Welcome to the 2011 Freycinet Lodge Challenge.

The Freycinet Lodge Challenge is an experience that you won't forget. This event comprises some of the best known features of the East Coast of Tasmania, enabling competitors to experience the rugged grandeur of The Hazards and Wineglass Bay as it has never been experienced before.

It must be stressed that it is the competitor's responsibility to ensure that they are adequately prepared in terms of fitness, skills and equipment for this unique journey.

Event Time Table

MONDAY 1ST AUGUST, 2011
On-line entries open.

WEDNESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER, 2011
Entries close for the Freycinet Lodge Challenge.
Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the Race Committee, but will incur a $20 late fee. Entries will close earlier if the competitor cap is reached prior to this date. 

FRIDAY 7TH OCTOBER, 2011
Competitor Registration: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm at The Coles Bay Community Hall, Harold St (which runs between Jetty Rd and The Esplanade)
Pre race briefing: 7:30 pm at The Coles Bay Community Hall. Compulsory to attend.

SATURDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2011
Briefing time: 7:45am, Wineglass Bay carpark
Race Start: 8.00am, Wineglass Bay carpark

SUNDAY 9TH OCTOBER, 2011
Competitor Registration for one day competitors only : 6:30 am - 6.50 am (no late entries will be accepted)
Briefing time: 7:00 am, south end of Richardsons Beach, below Freycinet Lodge
Race Start: 7.30 am, south end of Richardsons Beach, below Freycinet Lodge
Presentations: 2:00 pm at Freycinet Lodge

Support Crew Information

Note: Estimated times taken from previous years results

DAY 1: SATURDAY 8TH OCTOBER

Leg #1 The Hazards Circuit Run
Approximate distance: 16.6km
Estimated time: 1 to 2.5 hours
Map: Coles Bay 6033 walk map, 1: 250,000
Briefing time: 7:45 AM, Wineglass Bay Carpark
Race Start: 8.00 am

Leg #2 Road Cycle, Coles Bay Road and return to Swanwick Bay Boat Ramp
Approximate distance: 60km
Estimated time: 1hr 15 mins - 3hrs 

Leg #3  Moulting Lagoon Kayak
Approximate distance: 14 km
Estimated time: 1 - 2hr 30 mins

Leg #4 Swanwick Bay via Freshwater Lagoon to Freycinet Lodge MTB
Approximate distance: 20 km
Estimated time: 45 min - 2 hrs 30 mins
Map: Coles Bay 6033 walk map, 1: 250,000

DAY 2: SUNDAY 9TH OCTOBER

Leg #1 Coles Bay Kayak
Approximate distance: 13 km
Estimated time: 1 hr - 2 hrs
Map: Coles Bay 6033 walk map, 1: 250,000

Leg #2 Road Bike.
Approximate distance: 35 kilometres
Approximate time: 45 mins - 1 hr 30 mins

Leg #3 Freshwater Lagoon Mountain Bike Ride - the other direction!
Approximate distance: 24 km
Estimated time: 45 min - 2 hrs
Map: Coles Bay 6033 and 6034 walk map, 1: 250,000

Leg #4 Wineglass Beach Run
Approximate distance: 14km
Estimated time: 1 - 2 hrs 30 mins
Map: Coles Bay 6033 walk map, 1: 250,000

Competitor Sponsorship

Competitors are allowed to have sponsorship. They must however wear the race number as provided. Individuals will be referred to by their name, while teams will be referred to by the team name nominated on the entry form.

Accommodation

Accommodation during the event does require some prior organisation. There is accommodation available at varying price levels from five star at the Freycinet Lodge (6257 0101) to small cabins at Iluka (6257 0115) which include six beds, a small kitchen/lounge and a bathroom. Accommodation is your responsibility.

A full range of accommodation can be found on Tourism Tasmania's official government website: http://www.discovertasmania.com.au/