Andy,

Staying at Cougie is a great choice - I did last year.
I camped on the lawn with a couple of other challengers, a few others took advantage of the bunkhouse.
Melanie's brother is the chef and knows how to cater for hungry backpackers.

We had a great evening eating and talking (and consuming a beer or two)- one of the highlights of last years event for me.

Thanks, Louise and Graham!

Apologies for very late reply. I was away with the kids (and the fairies.....)