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Smile HU Western Australia 2017 is on Oct 27-29!

We're very pleased to announce that the Horizons Unlimited 2017 Western Australia Travellers Meeting will be held Oct 27-29 at Fairbridge Village near Pinjarra!

Xander and Tam Kabat
have stepped up to organise this event, ably supported by Jaye Edwards, John Lizamore, Jenny Engwirda and heaps of volunteers. Online registration is open now with early bird rates!
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Next HUWA2017 earlybird registration closes July 31!

Horizons Unlimited 5th WA Travellers Meeting
October 27th-29th


EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION - only $55 until July 31!

Join us at Fairbridge Village, Pinjarra, for a great weekend of inspirational presentations & educational workshops to get you excited about overland travel.
The meet runs from Friday arvo to Sunday lunch. Sunday will focus on practical workshops, plus there's a bonfire each night for swapping stories & making new friendships. Make sure you stay for the whole weekend!

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Camping per tent for whole weekend $40
Evening meals per person/night $28


ALL TRAVEL VEHICLES WELCOME

Horizons Unlimited is about overland travel - by bicycle,
motorcycle, sidecar, van or truck.

Confirmed workshops so far:

  • The Zen of Long Distance Travel - bike ergonomics & more (John Lizamore)
  • Packing Smarter - packing isn't just about being lightweight or taking less (Xander Kabat)
  • Rider Down - get the latest training in bleeding control (Janine Nicholas)
  • Joint or Muscle Pain? Help Yourself - from a myopractor who's a keen rider (Michael Treloar)
  • Secret Women's Business - women-only Q&A session with 3 long-term travellers (Karen Partridge, Sam Saunders, Tam Kabat)
  • Fix That Flat! - be prepared away from your garage's comforts (Xander Kabat)
  • Mechanical Maintenance Workshop - basic motorcycle mechanics (John Lizamore) (email your bike details before the event)
Confirmed presenters so far:
  • Steven Hammond - New Zealand & Karijini National Park
  • Steve Fraser - Capture the Journey (from a leading photographer)
  • Vince & Karen Partridge - London to Bangkok 2up
  • Andy C - Catastrophic Mechanical Failure, What Now?
  • Michael Treloar - Writing Up Your Adventure
  • Sam & Stew Newsome - RTW adventure over 27 years
  • Ivan Smoljko, Bikes Abroad - Shipping Your Motorbike Overseas
  • Anthony Friday - Mt Pinatubo (Philippines) & the Swiss Alps
  • Bob Cooper - Outback Survival (from Australia's leading survival expert)
  • Wil & Jenny Colquhoun - India
  • Matt Ackley, Carlisle Tyres & Accessories - get the low-down on tyres
There'll be a raffle on the weekend with lots of prizes to be won, including $1000 off shipping your bike anywhere in the world thanks to Bikes Abroad & cool stuff from Overlander Adventure Equipment!

Got a talk or workshop you'd like to present, or want to lead a group chat session on your favourite topic? Email us at huwesternoz@gmail.com, call Tam & Xander at OverlanderAE on (08) 9250 5559, or sign up on the event registration page!

Vendors welcome - please call us to discuss your needs.

Join the HUWA community via Facebook & the HU communities to get in touch with other like-minded overland travellers.
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3 weeks to HUWA meet! - 27-29 October

Horizons Unlimited 5th WA Travellers Meeting
October 27th-29th


ONLY 3 WEEKS TO GO!
Don't miss the traveller's event of the year!
If you're looking for inspiration for your next adventure, or need a few more skills to help your travels, then this is the meet for you! Starting Friday arvo at Fairbridge Village, Pinjarra, we have a whole weekend of inspirational presentations & educational workshops planned to get you out & about. Sunday will focus on practical workshops, plus there's a bonfire each night for swapping stories & making new friendships. Make sure you stay for the whole weekend!
It'll be $75 on the weekend!
Camping per tent for whole weekend $40
Evening meals per person/night $28
Meal bookings close Oct 12th
How does this sound for inspiration to get on the road?
  • Places to go - London to Bangkok, Karijini National Park, India, New Zealand, Mongolia to Russia, Australia by recumbent trike, Mt Pinatubo (Philippines), solo riding in Australia, touring Europe, round-the-world & more!
  • Things to do - photographing & writing about your journey, choosing the right tyres & changing them, how & what to pack, setting up your bike, shipping overseas, caring for & repairing your gear, what happens if your bike fails
  • Life skills - how to get out there & do it, outback survival, what girls want to know on the road, what next after your adventure, joint & muscle care, basic bike mechanical skills.
See the confirmed workshops & presentations on the event page. More to come!

There'll be a raffle on the weekend supporting children's charity, Bright Blue. Loads of prizes to be won, including $1000 off shipping your bike anywhere in the world thanks to Bikes Abroad & cool stuff from Overlander Adventure Equipment, Carlisle Tyres & Accessories, & other exhibitors!
ALL TRAVEL VEHICLES WELCOME
Horizons Unlimited is about overland travel - by bicycle,
motorcycle, sidecar, van or truck.
Learn more about Horizons Unlimited here.
Join the HUWA community viaFacebook & the HU communities to get in touch with other like-minded overland travellers.
There's also a meet in the Snowy Mountains in November! Visit theHU Events page for details.
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