SSAA Rankins Springs Target Shooting Complex is located 1km outside the small village of Rankins Springs on the Rankins Springs Rd (to Lake Cargelligo). Turn left at the road displaying a large golf ball. Follow the track through two sets of gates.
Facilities:
A clubhouse and containers are used to support a roofed area containing a gas BBQ and a selection of tables and chairs that are used for Saturday night communal dinners. There is a water tank which contains water suitable for cleaning purposes only
1 long drop toilet provides necessary facilities. Hot showers/flush toilets are available off-site , please discuss with the LERAA shooters who will guide you
Multiple camping sites are situated around the grounds. Firewood can be collected from the fence lines. Fires are allowed, but cannot be left unattended. Fire restrictions are to be observed.
The range has a covered shooting platform with typical SSAA shooting chairs and tables. We use this facility as a base throughout the event and conduct our shooting events on shooting mats at the front of the cover.
There is no on-site electricity. The facility has excellent phone reception.
The Rankins Springs General Store trades:
The owners are very friendly and helpful and carry a good range of foodstuffs and takeaways. Ice and gas bottle-swap is available Follow them on Facebook Rankins Springs General Store | Facebook
Conapaira Hotel (02) 6966 1287 is available for dine in and your liquor supplies:
Monday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Further accommodation Rankins Springs Motel (02) 6966 1183 or powered sites Rankins Springs Caravan Park, (02) 6965 1900.
Bring Shelter, sleeping materials, water, food, cooking implements, a light, chair, ice, refreshing drinks, firearm, ammunition, It is easy to camp badly, be cold, uncomfortable, hungry or eat poorly. Some simple preparations can see you sleep well, remain warm, dry and eating fine flavoursome food with friends. Please bring along a good sense of humour, willingness to muck in, an open mind and a degree of mischievous derring-do! Adventurous hats are extremely welcome!
