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Data: Open-Meteo · Bendigo, VIC · September average: 4°–15°. Pack the jacket. We told you in the packing list.
Thursday 9:30 AM · Disclosed Location
Camp Gawk Teams
Seven teams. One champion. Team allocations announced soon — when you know yours, tap it to claim your colours.
Black Wombats
"Eats, roots and leaves."
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Green Cane Toads
"Unwanted. Unstoppable. Unbreakable."
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Red Backs
"Deadly & antisocial."
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Orange Drop Bears
"Not real. Still dangerous."
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Blue Tongues
"All mouth, no follow through."
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Pink Galahs
"Half brain, full commitment."
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Purple Cockatoos
"Loud, frilly & protected by law."
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⚠️ Wear your colours with pride at Camp Gawk. No colours, no mercy.
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What To Bring
Tick things off as you pack. The bar remembers, even if you don't after Thursday.
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👕 The Essentials
✓Your team colours (non-negotiable)
✓Clothes for 3 days incl. one decent pub outfit
✓Comfy shoes — Camp Gawk is not a heels event
✓Warm jacket (Bendigo in September is crisp)
✓Toiletries & any meds
💼 The Work Bit
✓Laptop + charger (Thu & Fri are still work days)
✓Phone charger — no excuses for going dark
✓ID for check-in and, well, the pubs
🧠 The Smart Moves
✓Water bottle (see: Friday's agenda)
✓Panadol. Trust us.
✓Fresh banter — last quarter's jokes are retired
✓Sunnies, for style and for Friday morning
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The Gawk Wall
A little chat for the trip — hype, carpool logistics, requests for the Wednesday playlist. Everyone sees everything, so keep it classy(ish). *Some regrets possible.
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Trip Cam
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Asked & Answered
FAQs
Everything you were going to Slack Ash about anyway.
When and where exactly is this happening?
Wednesday 9 – Friday 11 September 2026, in beautiful Bendigo, VIC. We're staying at the All Seasons Hotel. Calendar invites are in your inbox — the calendar is the source of truth for any updates.
What's Camp Gawk and where is the "disclosed location"?
Thursday morning, 9:30–11:30. Team-based activities at a location that will be disclosed when it's disclosed. That's the whole point. Wear your team colours, bring shoes you can move in, and prepare for light-to-moderate glory.
How do the teams work?
Seven teams, announced before the trip — check the Camp Gawk section above for the full line-up and mottos. Once you know your team, wear the colour on Thursday. Yes, it matters. No, you can't trade.
Do I have to come to the work sessions?
Yes. Thursday arvo is Work / Sell / Site Stalk (we're checking out the network in the wild), and Friday has the Lunar Meeting plus a work block. It's an away trip, not annual leave — nice try though.
Who am I rooming with?
Rooms are allocated randomly, per Ash's ironclad no-favouritism policy. Complaints can be lodged directly into the void.
What's the go with food and drinks?
Wednesday: pub grub at the McIvor Hotel. Thursday: Bevs in Bendigo at The Courthouse Hotel. Other meals — keep your receipts and check the usual travel policy, or ask Ash before you order the wagyu.
What if I'm driving / need transport?
Travel kicks off Wednesday arvo and we head back Friday ~2pm. Carpooling details will land in the calendar / Slack. Bendigo is roughly 2 hours from Melbourne up the Calder — allow extra for the servo stop, because there's always a servo stop.
Who got the best room?
Nathan Bonner. He started on September 1st. The random allocation gods have a sense of humour.
The Grand Finale · Site Stalk At Home
Spot Our Billboards
Ten Gawk faces across Bendigo. Drive past, admire the empire, hit "Spotted" when you've clocked one. Full sweep before Friday = eternal bragging rights.