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An Australian 2CV Raid is an adventure trip, in a Citroën 2CV, and covers some of the most spectacular parts of Australia. It is not a rally or a race. It is a combination of Citroën 2CV lovers enjoying Australia’s unique country and scenery, together with the challenge to explore remote areas. This makes Raid Australia a unique and very special touring experience. International friendships are formed and as previous Raids have proven, raiding Australia is an “unforgettable trip of a lifetime”.

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  • Postponement of Raid Australia 2020 (again)
    By Chris Bennet
    In Raid 2020
    February 6, 2021
    Further to recent messages on the Raid Australia [… continue reading ...]
  • Postponement of Raid Australia 2020
    By Chris Bennet
    In Raid 2020
    January 24, 2021
    UPDATE 24 January 2021: The committee has decided to [… continue reading ...]
  • Information Bulletin for Raiders March 2020
    By Chris Bennet
    In Raid 2020
    March 18, 2020
    People have been enquiring about how the corona virus [… continue reading ...]
  • Information Bulletin for Raiders February 2020
    By Chris Bennet
    In Raid 2020
    February 7, 2020
    The following information relates to the start of Raid [… continue reading ...]
  • RAID 2020 registrations are now open !
    By John
    In Raid 2020
    November 4, 2019
    Registrations are now open for Raid Australia 2020. [… continue reading ...]
  • Raid Australia 2020 Update
    By Chris Bennet
    In Raid 2020
    October 25, 2019
    Dear Interested Parties This is to advise that we [… continue reading ...]
  • Update from the Raid Leader
    By Chris Bennet
    In Raid 2020
    July 20, 2019
    Planning is now well underway for Raid 2020, with most [… continue reading ...]
  • Poor emuChris’s thoughts about the Emu – Raid Survey Run
    By Chris Bennet
    In Raid 2020
    September 8, 2018
    I would like to produce a detailed report for the Raid [… continue reading ...]
  • Informal RAID 2020 meeting notes
    By Chris Bennet
    In Raid 2020
    May 12, 2018
    Read the Informal RAID 2020 meeting notes, held at the Dalby QLD Cit-In 2018. [… continue reading ...]
  • 2CVsRAID AUSTRALIA 2020
    By Chris Bennet
    In Raid 2020
    May 4, 2018
    Planning is underway for Raid Australia 2020 and the [… continue reading ...]

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6 days ago

Further to my previous post about postponing the Raid again, the Committee has considered this and concluded that postponing to August 2022 is the best option, for all of the reasons previously mentioned.
A likely start date is 1/8/22.
Those who have registered already will be notified by email and given the option of taking a refund , if the new dates don't suit, or staying in for the postponed Raid.
There will be more info of the website Raidaustralia.com.
We regret any inconvenience this may cause, but feel it was the only decision we could make under the current circumstances.
Cheers Chris
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Thanks Chris for the update 👍

Hard to say, but.... It’s a Good decision 👍

I like the graphics, fantastic! Happy to stay registered for this much anticipated event. If anyone is requiring help with 2CV parts see 2CV Australia for details or PM me.

Happy to stay registered and hope we all will have fun in 2022

3 weeks ago

Dear friends,

the development of the pandemie is particularly impressive.

covid19.who.int/table

See, what statistics on government and population suggests … or:

„Unbelievable-Germany“, 83 Mio people, today number 10 of the who-world-ranking with
2.284.010 infected cases, 61.517 deaths
and
„Lucky Australia“, 25 Mio people, today number 112 of the who-world-ranking with
28.850 infected cases, 909 deaths.

Be lucky, to have the better government for a pandemie-management and less idiots in the population and a good distance to neighbour-countrys.

Some scientists in Germany now start to think about learning from the Australian way of pandemie-management - late, but still a good idea!!!

Stay healthy!
Cheers
Jo
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USA TRUMPS all the other countries. Ralph.

2 months ago

G'day Raiders and interested parties. Raid Australia 2020 is currently postponed to start in August 2021, but the organising committee is planning to have a meeting soon to decide whether it is still practicable to proceed this year.
We would appreciate constructive input on this.
There are many unknowns which will make it difficult to run this year, including closure of state and international borders, quarantining of international arrivals, uncertain roll out times of vaccines etc.
I am mindful that our international entrants need plenty of lead time to plan their trips, so I think we will need to make a decision soon.
Personally, I am leaning towards postponing for another year.
Cheers, Chris
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Christopher Bennet I think you have nailed it. Too many unknowns in the remaining lead-time. For those with itchy raiding feet..better to muster a small group locally and do a local week away or a couple of weekend camps etc. Minimal organisation and easy to cancel should that be required due to changed Covid circumstances .Cheers Bob & Gaye Herbert.

My heart says a resounding no, but my head says yes. We would love to take part in our first raid but agree that there are still a lot of uncertainties this year. I agree with Gaye and Bob, it’s an ideal opportunity for some smaller ‘raids’. Thanks for all your hard work and we will raid with you one day. Here’s to 2022.

Bonjour Chris, I am still ready to be with you anytime Greg and I still registered, but I agree too many unknowns. Cross fingers and stay optimiste. Take care and happy new year.Stéphane

I put my hand up for postponing until 2022. Raid Australia has always had international entries and I can’t see any chance of that being able to happen this year. The whole of Australia is still in flux and until we, and most of the rest of the world, are vaccinated we will continue to be so. By 2022 hopefully 🙏 🤞🤞, we will be such.

Our raid to Cape York is also in doubt. Nobody can plan anything these days. As mentioned each state can do mini raid within their own state. Luckily Oz is big enough for fulfilling raids. Should internal borders open come August alternations are easy when dealing with small groups. Europeans has 0 chances or organizing anything + very expensive for 2 people to travel to Oz.

À Yes for 2022 It takes some time to negotiate a container send the cars All information we can get from down and under is that the situation is complicated even for Aussies We will wait another year Cheers Thierry & Patrice

Chris, a wise choice - one really doesn’t know what is happening with COVID even tomorrow, next week etc. , & I’m sure we can all wait- to be sure of the whole situation before having a grand time

I suspect this is a wise move.

Agree 100%. Wait until it’s safe .

Thanks for your thoughts Christopher Bennet, like all previous responders, I'm ready to go but the current and foreseeable unknowns make a postponement till 2022 the most sensible option.

Because of the many unknowns it will not be possible to make a serious plan for this year early enough. So my brain and my heart says YES to the RAID Australia 2022, too. Keep on ducking and keep save all over the world!! With a big cheers from Cologne, Germany Jo

I think you're correct in postponing until 2022. Too many unknowns this year, 2021, to make any decisions yet. Cheers to all, and a happy and prosperous 2021!

I also agree that there are too many unknowns and variables for any international Raid in Australia, so postponing till 2022 is the better alternative. It also saves any clashes with the World Meeting of 2CV Friends in Switzerland and the raids that occur both before and or after that event so that people can use their holidays fully for both.

Dear Chris Thank you very much for your message. We often worry if it will work out with the Raid this year. After all, we have to ship our cars (2 from France and ours) by the end of May. Since we are both working, we also have to decide as soon as possible whether to take our longer vacation or not. For you no easy decision, whether one can say in the spring already for August definitely like the situation for 2021 is. Of course we would love to participate, as it is also the first time for us. But this pandemic and the strict laws in your country, that will not be easy! Hope dies last! Stay healthy and we are waiting for your decision. Best regards from Switzerland Martina and Roland Brändli

Hi Chris, I agree with postponing to 2022, but think a local RAID is in order with a start on Saturday 31st July 2021 at 9am to Back of Beyond with campfires, a beef & veg hot pot in the camp oven and damper on the side to soak up the gravy with a drop of red to wash it down. Any one interested? : - )

Hi Chris, would've love to have done Raid 2020 this year, but agree with yourself and everyone else, with the current uncertainties it's not practical, especially for the international participants.

Not every potential Raider is on Facebook so it would be good if someone would email all these people to canvas their thoughts, too. But, by all means, all Aussies should particpate in local raids of their own smaller groups.

Buenas Noches Christopher

Hoy es 31/01/21 y las vacunaciones en Europa estan estancadas por la incompetencia de Astra-Zeneca, estan vendiendo su vacuna al mejor precio. El periodico de este domingo dice que el gobierno Australiano espera que las primeras dosis de vacuna A-Z lleguen a Australia a finales de febrero y el convenio firmado con la farmaceutica para producirlas en un laboratorio de Melbourne no estaran listas hasta finales de marzo. Creo que posponer la aventura para el 2022 seria lo mas sensato.

Si!! Señores!! Es la opción más acertada, una aventura de esta dimensión es para disfrutarla al máximo y no preocuparse de nada, esperemos al 2022 que todo fluirá mejor, un saludo para todos!!y gracias a la organización por todo su trabajo y esfuerzo!!

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Yes please! James and I would love copies of still available

We received it this week - thank you !

Hello Viking I would love to have a copy. please pass on cheers

Bonjour. Je suis intéressé par cette vidéo. Est-il possible de l'acheter ? Merci .

Hi Peter, can you get one for me? If just discovered this group! Wish you all a merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 and a happy new year 🎉! 💋

I got mine it’s a good dvd , reminded me a good time 👍 Steve did a good job 👏 thanks

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2 months ago

Not in Australia... but could be...
www.facebook.com/MadagascarenDeuche/photos/a.252445294882197/3444877848972243/Un roi mage en route pour apporter un présent au divin enfant...

Très belles fêtes de fin d'année à tous!

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2 months ago

2cv Raid Australia 2008.
How we miss this fantastic time!
The only team from Croatia by now. Hope to come back and join some of the future raids (but next time with 3 kids in two cars 😊)
Greetings to all ❤
Esma&Goran
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2cv Raid Australia 2008. 
How we miss this fantastic time!
The only team from Croatia by now. Hope to come back and join some of the future raids (but next time with 3 kids in two cars 😊)
Greetings to all ❤
Esma&Goran
Photo credit: Jost Hashoff
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We were in 2016 and hope to be the next one 2021 🌎

That was a fantastic raid

Raid Australia 2008 set the highest standard. The Raid 2008 book by Shayne is a priceless treasure. I am planning to Go on Raid Australia 2020 next August 2021. I remain hopeful. My Acadiane Raid Oz is prepared and I am itching to go bush. Cheeeeeers bastards to all Raiders. Have a good Christmas and a fabulous 2021. Ralph.

Merry Christmas to all from Elizabeth and Tony in Central Australia. Also looking forward to RAID Australia going ahead in 2021. Let's hope all our ducks line up.

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