Getting There

Memorise this:

HOW DO I GET BACK FROM HIDDEN VALLEY TO PALUMA?

BUS TRANSFER
For the first time there will be a bus transfer operating between Hidden Valley and Paluma in 2012.  Bus transfer can be booked at time of race registration at an additional cost of $15 per person.  But numbers are limited so first in best dressed. No bikes will be allowed on bus.  Persons wishing to catch the bus in the morning will need to arrange for bikes to be dropped off at Paluma e.g. car with 3 riders can leave two riders and all 3 bikes at Paluma.  The driver then drives through to Hidden Valley Cabins and catches the bus back to Paluma.  Riders leaving their car in Paluma and wishing to catch the afternoon bus back to Paluma will need to make arrangements for bike transfer e.g. catch bus back to Paluma and then drive car back to Hidden Valley to pick up bikes and other passengers.

Bus time table:
Depart Hidden Valley Cabins at 7.15am, 12.45pm and 3.15pm

CAR SHUFFLE
If you don't have a driver who can pick you up at Hidden Valley after the event, or you missed out on a bus transfer, you need to arrange a car shuffle.

First option:
Drive 2 cars to Hidden Valley and leave one there. Then drive back to Paluma in time for the start. That gives you a car at Hidden Valley to get you and your bikes back to Paluma after the event.

Second option:
Team up with some others and all take your cars to Hidden Valley. Then have one car drive you all back to Paluma for the race start. It is best to unload your bikes and gear at Paluma before you head off for Hidden Valley.

Third option:
Leave your car at Paluma and arrange with someone for a lift back to Paluma after presentations to pick up your car. Then drive back to Hidden Valley to collect your gear.

Fourth option (for the nutters):
Leave your car at Paluma, ride the race and after the event, ride back to Paluma.  Or if you’re a real nutter, ride your bike from Townsville and back again.

Travel Times:
Paluma to Hidden Valley is approximately 25km along a partly bitumen / dirt road. You need to allow a minimum of 40 minutes driving time each way. Make sure you allow enough time so you don't miss the race briefing and of course, the start. There will be another 500 drivers on the road as well as you all going to the same place.

Townsville to Paluma - 90 minutes driving (one and a half hours).
Ingham to Paluma 90 minutes driving (one and a half hours).

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