2nd Rower wrote:

What other areas are suitable that are roughly half way between Syd and Mel?

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How about Ivery country http://www.visitnsw.com/area/Bega_Sapphire...ounds.aspx

Is that about right for everyone, perhaps Ivery can shed some light on Wineries etc, and i would hope there would be ample accommodation and facilities down that part of the world ? Is it far enough South ?

or maybe Mildura http://www.visitmildura.com.au/

http://www.australianexplorer.com/hotels/20608/profile.htm looks not to bad

Looks at a quick glance on google there are some 4wd tracks, but need to do a bit more digging

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Zilch wrote:

Do we want to find another area/region, a bit short notice i know, or just go with the booze cruise ?

Cheers

and here's another track that sounds like serious fun

http://www.4x4earth.com.au/4wdtracks/trail...ire-trail/ 'Black Betty' Java Black RRS 07 TDV6

I've camped down around Bawley Point before which was fantastic. Big open grassy sites plus some mod-cons. Easy to get to and good access to most of the region.

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Jim remember to register at the top for the event.

is everyone else ok for Batemans or Mildura area it has all gone quiet

Cheers

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we're fine with either (or any) destination. 2008 TDV8, Stornoway Grey with Alpaca premium leather, Adaptive cruise, Adaptive Bi-xenons, sunroof, Premium Nav, Premium ICE Logic 7, telephone, active locking rear diff, console coolbox, seat memory, powerfold mirrors, tow pack, window tint, dual battery, engel fridge, Goodyear Mud-Terrain tyres.

Just got back from long weekend away with RRCV - near Dargo.. Great fun, although managed to put an large hole in the side of one of the tyres!

I'm happy tpo look at the other venues, but can someone else pick up the organisation of this?.. I know nothing about the areas, and work is about to get seriously busy!

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No probs, will try and get some ideas around Batemans Bay if everyone is ok with that. I have sent emails, just waiting for Rimini's and Jimmy S's email address to complete the loop.. Outback or Coastal ??

There are some nice beaches North of Batemans where you can watch the roo's in the surf at dusk...no doubt they have not been listening to the latest public announcements about avoiding shark attacks


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Thanks Zilch, appreacite that!

Zilch

Just caught up with these postings. As far as my part of the world is concerned it's far too late to book anything over Easter or school holidays. I would suspect that anywhere influenced by Canberra would be the same i.e. Wollongong to Eden.

ivery819 wrote:

Zilch

Just caught up with these postings. As far as my part of the world is concerned it's far too late to book anything over Easter or school holidays. I would suspect that anywhere influenced by Canberra would be the same i.e. Wollongong to Eden.

mariners looks good Zilch..

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ivery819 wrote:

Zilch

The alternative is we delay it for another time, and i will most probably head up the hunter for the easter weekend, let me know if that is of interest to any of you.. we can get Jimmy to show us around locally.

Cheers

Jim

Thx for volunteering me Zilch

While I can certainly handle organising a very special tour of some lovely independent wineries you may not normally include on your Hunter Wine Tour (several are clients) I have only done very limited 4wd'ing around here. You could however easily put together a great Easter tour with some fantastic day trips combining the best of off-roading with some more relaxing activities.

Example tour:
Thursday night: Arrive at accommodation, late supper and drinkies to help send everyone off to sleep
Friday: Day tour 1 - Watagan State Forest, take a picnic lunch and enjoy some fire trails, easy to moderate tracks, then descend to Wollombi Valley for a drop of the famous Doctor Jurds Jungle Juice at the historic Wollombi Tavern then back to Pokolbin for dinner
Saturday: Short morning bash around the top of the vineyards climbing over the ridge line of the Brokenback (no - not brokeback) ranges then back down to visit two/three wineries in the afternoon. Dinner at another great local restaurant.
Sunday: Easter Egg Hunt over Stockton Sand Dunes, Lunch at Birubi Tavern, Local Winery at Port Stephens then return to Vineyards for light supper with private wine tasting (aged wines and ports) and special cheese tasting from the Smelly Cheese Company (another client).
Monday: Check out in the morning, then on through Wollombi to Mt Yengo. Some great 4wd tracks through here. Stop at Devils Rock look-out for picnic lunch then more 4wd'ing over Mount Yengo.

Those heading back to Sydney can head South while those Northerners can head back out onto the main road to the Freeway or back via the Hunter.

I can probably organise some special bulk buy rates if people want to stock up on some good vino and Smelly Cheese Co. will also likely do some great prices for us if you want to indulge. With so much on hand, those who plan on bringing partners who don't want to indulge in as much off-roading can spend some time enjoying the other great indulgences such as the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company, Golder Door Spa or the myriad of galleries. Let me know if this is of interest as it will take some time to set it up properly. Accoms could b an issue at Easter but I can quickly get some options together this week if there is enough interest. 'Black Betty' Java Black RRS 07 TDV6

Jimmy sounds great, can we pencil that in for the next trip: Batemans Bay could be on

In terms of the accommodation, the Mariners lodge has availability, $135 per couple per night, no breakfast though, thats extra

They have rooms available Friday night and 6 water view and 5 standards Saturday night. Will put the details up via email.. Can we confirm numbers and nights before the rooms go please.

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