The 50 th Anniversary of the National Retrieving Trial
Championships will be held in Tasmania in September
2019
2019 National Retrieving Trial Championship
20th, 21st & 22nd September 2019
In the Ross Area, Tasmania
Dogs Tasmania
- Chair of National Steering Committee – Paul Littlejohn
- Enquiries: Susie Partridge (0438 576657)
- Accommodation enquiries Paul Littlejohn (0427 262533)
Some Accommodation Options:-
Ross –
- various bed and breakfasts:- http://heritagehighway.com.au/where-to-stay
- Caravan sites at the Ross Caravan Park, also cabins http://www.visitross.com.au/stay/ross-caravan-park/
- https://www.travelin.com.au/accommodation/Ross-Caravan-Park-and-Heritage-Cabins-22520
- Caravan sites at the Ross Recreation Ground (main meeting area for the trial)
– caravans available to hire – Paul and Margie Littlejohn have information
Campbell Town (11.8kms 10 minutes drive)
Evandale (62kms 46 minutes drive)
Longford (67kms 50 minutes drive)
Cressy (65kms 50 minutes drive)
Oatlands (36 kms 28 minutes drive)
Lake Leake (46kms 44 minutes drive )
Tourism Tasmania https://www.tourismtasmania.com.au/
Visitor Information Phone: 1800 651 827 – https://www.discovertasmania.com.au/
How to get here
Spirit of Tasmania– https://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/ or
Book at https://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/book
Fly into Launceston – 65kms to Ross 48 minutes drive
Hire car/camper – some examples: Avis 03 136333; Selective Car Rentals 1800300102; Tasmanian Campers 0363918822; Thrifty 03630919007
Local boarding kennels in the area
- Castle Country Kennels (Bishopsbourne) ph. 03 6391 2818 and
- Longford Park Boarding Kennels (Longford) ph 03 6391 2841
Other Info:
- The usual average temperature in Tasmania in September is around 16 – 22 degrees.
- Please check AQUIS for any biosecurity needs bringing a dog into Tasmania – you will need proof of Hydatis worming
- Virgin Airlines will fly dogs