RACV Midwinter Rally
Friday 18th to Sunday 20th July 2025 (Entries close 8th July)
2025 RACV Midwinter Rally – Information
ENTRIES FOR THIS EVENT ARE FINALLY OPEN.
Be quick! Circumstances will only allow entries to remain open until Tuesday, 8th July
Phillip Island, 101 square kilometres of amazing experiences distilled into one easy-going island sanctuary. Home to the Little Penguins, idyllic beaches, captivating coastlines, unique wildlife and family fun activities and adventure awaits you on Phillip Island. So, join us for this year’s Midwinter rally!
We will explore all the island has to offer. We will see penguins, the famous Phillip Island race track (and go karts), hear war time stories and see how the island farm life started.
The on-line entry form will allow you to register your interest in experiencing the go karts on the replica Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit. Prices vary from $40 to $160 depending on the duration of the session so we are simply seeking expressions of interest so we will can reserve enough karts on the day. Check out their website to see what it is all about. https://www.phillipislandgokarts.com.au/
The highly contested COLD START COMPETITION will be conducted on the Sunday morning allowing yet another hopeful to have his name added to the VCCA( Vic) history books.
Click on the On Line Entry button further down this page.
Please bring your Club name badge to the rally (if you can’t find yours, please contact the Treasurer to arrange one).
Ben Alcock
Director
The Itinerary (more detail to follow)
FRIDAY: Registration from 12 noon and then a shakedown run to the raceway (and optional go karts). Back to Rally Headquarters in time to head off for the famous Penguin parade and a PAYG evening meal.
SATURDAY: Longer run with activities, followed by the Rally Dinner with Crooked Claudia and her Pencil Bitch on duty to record your selection and support for your Cold Start Cranker.
SUNDAY: Breakfast and the Cold Start Competition (at rally headquarters) with a run, followed by lunch in Cowes, ready to load up and head home.
SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION
Rally headquarters will be at the Kaloha Resort, on the corner of Steele and Chapel St, Cowes VIC 3922.
This resort has motel rooms, cabins, caravan, motorhome sites and a playground.
This is the venue for breakfast and the cold start competition on Sunday.
Please call (03) 5952 2179 to make a booking. Mention the Midwinter to receive a discount.
Advise of any accessibility issues at time of booking as ground floor and first floor rooms are available.
Be sure to check the property’s cancellation policy before making your booking.

On-line Event Entry Queries
On-line Event Entry Queries: 24 hour, 7 day Help Line
Michael Holding
(M) 0407 008 895 (E) mholding@netspace.net.au
On-line Event Entry (Instructions)
Read this step by step guide and then Click on the link below to be taken to the Event Entry Form.
ITEM LIST
The Entry Form is essentially a shopping list of items that you add to your shopping cart.
At each line item, decide if you want to purchase. If you do, increase the quantity as you need and click “Add to Cart” to purchase.
Each time you click “Add to Cart” you add those items to your shopping cart. (If you accidentally double add you can adjust quantities of/delete items from the View Cart page.)
Work your way down the shopping list, selecting the items/activities you want and clicking Add to Cart.
Once you have selected all your items, THEN click on any of the View Cart buttons.
VIEW CART
Carefully check that you have the correct items, with the correct quantities on the list.
Delete any unwanted items using the red X button
Adjust quantities using the up/down arrows. If you use this page to adjust the quantities be sure to click the Update Cart button.
If you need to go back to the item list – Only use your Browser Back Arrow in the left side of your screen.
When you are happy, click on the Proceed to Checkout button
CHECKOUT SCREEN
You will then be asked for vehicle, driver/rider and passenger information including contact details and any dietary requirements. Complete these details.
Select your method of payment VISA/Mastercard, EFT or Cheque by clicking the appropriate button and note the instructions.
Click on Place Order and your entry is complete.
You will receive an email advising your Order Number and the details you submitted.