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Proudly presented by the Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc and Ballarat Volkswagens Club Inc.

2018 NATIONAL VW BUG-IN
30 March 2018 to 2 April 2018

Event Update

Please note: Registration for the Sunday night dinner is now closed, however if you would still like to register for the rest of the weekend please use the form below:

Registration Form
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Final event details (itinerary) can be found under the relevant sections below or by following the link:

Information Pack

Please also note that there are two payment options available. If you choose the direct bank credit option please email a copy of the form to 2018vwBugin@vwclub.com.au.

This will be a great event and we really hope to see you in Ballarat at Easter 2018. If you have any questions please email 2018vwBugin@vwclub.com.au.

VWCV Inc & Ballarat VW Club Inc.
the Event
Details
The 2018 National Bug-In is traditionally held over the Easter weekend, with each state staking it in turn. This year it is Victoria's turn and the weekend is being co-hosted by the Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc and the Ballarat Volkswagens Club Inc. 

The Bug-in is being held in and around the historic and picturesque Victorian regional City of Ballarat. The event commences on the afternoon of Good Friday 30 March 2018 and concludes on Monday 2 April 2018 at around lunchtime. 

During those four days there will be a range of activities that will provide all participants an opportunity to mix with members from local and interstate VW clubs, participate in a welcome event, a choice of a cruise to Bendigo to be involved in the Bendigo VW Club’s Easter Car Show, a local Goldfields Cruise or a tour of local wineries, car show and sausage sizzle around Lake Wendouree. There will be a dinner with professional floor show entertainment and finally a pancake breakfast held at the home of two local VW identities (An itinerary is included below).

If you intend to participate in what will be a great VW Bug-In event it is very important that you make accommodation bookings as soon as possible and submit your registration form. The registration fee for the event, or any part is $20 per head. Registration forms and updates are available via the links in the 'Event Update' section above..

Participants will each receive a bug-in pin, sticker and lanyard as part of the registration pack available at the registration function.

An outline of the proposed events is also listed below with more details to be made available as soon as possible.
Getting ready
As this event is held over Easter any accommodation vacancies in and around Ballarat will be filling fast. 

Suggested accommodation venues are listed below. The Mercure Hotel is where the dinner and floor show will be held and is offering reduced accommodation prices to event participants (Just mention the BUG-In VW event). 

The Big 4 Ballarat Goldfields Holiday Park and the Ballarat Suites are within walking distance to the Mercure Hotel.

Suggested Bug-In accommodation in Ballarat

  • Big 4 Ballarat Goldfields Holiday Park - stay@ballaratgoldfields.com.au
  • Eureka Holiday Park - www.eurekaholidaypark.com.au
  • Mercure Hotel and Convention Centre - reception@mercureballarat.com.au
  • Ballarat Suites Accommodation – Best Western Plus - ballaratsuites@bestwestern.com.au

If you intend to participate in what will be a great VW Bug In event it is very important that you make accommodation bookings as soon as possible as well as complete and submit the registration form for the event. 

After the Bug In concludes a five day VW tour around Victoria is planned and details for this tour can be found under the '2018 Bug In Tour' section below. Please note: The 5 day tour is now closed for registrations. If you have already registered and have any questions, please contact the organiser, John Stevens, on john.stevens@justice.vic.gov.au as soon as possible. 
Daily event plan
Bug-In Events

Friday 30 March 2018
Event
Registration and welcome social function - meals and drinks available at normal hotel bar prices.
Food and drinks at own cost.
Location
Seymour’s cnr Lydiard St Nth and Seymour Streets, Ballarat
Timing 
Anytime between 2 and 9pm

Saturday 31 March 2018
Event
Chose from either:
  • Cruise to the wonderful Bendigo VW Club’s Easter Car Show.
  • Mystery cruise through Ballarat region stopping off at various points of interest.
  • Winery Tour visiting local Ballarat wineries.
  • Visit some of the attractions of Ballarat including Sovereign Hill.
Participants meet their own expenses on the day. Full details available in the information pack above.
Free evening.
Location
Depending on option chosen.  To be advised
Timing 
To be advised
 
Sunday 1 April 2018, Morning
Event
Car show and sausage sizzle on the shores of Lake Wendouree, or, if you wish, bring a picnic lunch. Show will start with a cruise around the lake. People’s choice trophies will be awarded.
Car show entry will be available only to Bug In participants (entry included in Bug In registration cost). Spectators are encouraged to join in on the fun and the fee for entry will be a gold coin donation.
Location
Lake Wendouree in central Ballarat
Timing
9:30am to 2pm

Sunday 1 April 2018, Evening
Event
The evening consists of a buffet dinner, music and live floor show,

The Floor show will be provided by Mark Andrew Tabone, Australia's ultimate tribute entertainer, see http://www.markandrew.com.au/  

Mark is also a very keen VW man who owns a great split window Kombi.
 
Cost for Adults is $55 and children $20 per head for the meal and entertainment. There will be a bar with drinks at own cost. Please note: Registration for the Sunday night dinner is now closed.

Location
Mercure Hotel
Timing
7 for 7-30
 
Monday 2 April 2018
Event
Farewell morning pancake breakfast.
Location
Venue and details to be advised.
Timing
To be advised
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2018 BUG IN TOUR
3 April to 7 April 2018

TOur overview
  • A total distance of around 1350 kms will be travelled on this tour. A mixture of goldfields, high country, mountain, rural and seaside perspectives of Victoria.
  • It will be conducted at a leisurely pace with plenty of time for you, your passengers and your VW to enjoy the cruise and take in the sights.
  • Notable places of interest that will be visited include the Tank Museum at Puckapunyal Army Base, King Valley and its wineries, the high country scenery into Bright, the Bright Micro-Brewery, the ascent and descent of Mount Hotham, Lakes Entrance, its fishing fleet and its seafood, Tarra Bulga National Park, Port Albert Maritime Museum and the Vietnam Veterans Museum at Newhaven on Phillip Island.
  • Registration for the tour is now closed, please contact John Stevens if you require any further information on the tour.

Tour organiser:
John Stevens
03 8684 6203 BH
03 9890 2548AH
0458 678 965M
john.stevens@justice.vic.gov.au

itinerary
Day 1
3 April             Ballarat to Mansfield via Daylesford, Tooborac, Puckapunyal (Tank Museum)                   Seymour, Bonnie Doon (ah!…….the serenity) and Mansfield.  277 kms.
                        Mansfield accommodation options
  • Cabins, powered sites etc. contact:-
  • High Country Holiday Park  -  (03) 5775 2705.
  • Mansfield Holiday Park  -  (03) 5775 1383
  • For information on other accommodation including motels, B&Bs etc. please use Google search.
Day 2
4 April             Mansfield to Bright via Acheron, Whitfield, King Valley, Moyhu, Oxley,                               Milewa, Beechworth, Yackandandah, Tangambalanga, Kiewa Valley                                   Highway to Monagans Bridge, Tawonga and Bright.  295 kms.
                        Bright accommodation options
  • Cabins, powered sites etc. contact:-
  • Bright Pine Valley Tourist Park  -  1800 069 091
  • Bright Holiday Park  -  1800 706 685
  • For information on other accommodation including motels, B&Bs etc. please use Google search.
Day 3
5 April             Bright to Lakes Entrance via Dinner Plain, Mount Hotham, Omeo, Ensay,                          Tambo Crossing, Bruthen and Lakes Entrance. 228 kms.                

                        Lakes Entrance accommodation options
  • Contact Lakes Entrance RSL Hotel/Motel  -  (03) 5155 1555
  • For information on other accommodation including motels, B&Bs etc. please use Google search.
 
Day 4
6 April             Lakes Entrance to Foster via Bairnsdale, Bengworden, Perry Bridge, East                         Sale, Traralgon East, Balook, Tarra Bulga National Park, Tarra Valley,                            Yarram, Port Albert and Foster.  284 kms.

                       
                        Foster accommodation options
  • Contact Prom Central Caravan Park  -  5682 2440
  • For information on other accommodation including motels, B&Bs etc. please use Google search.

Day 5             
7 April              Foster to Melbourne via Fish Creek, Venus Bay, Cape Paterson, Wonthaggi,                     Newhaven on Phillip Island (Vietnam Veterans Museum), Lang Lang,                           Tooradin and Melbourne.  223 kms.
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