Australia Day 2016 Annual Meetup

[Maxhead]

Was there any plans for next years annual meet?

Throw up some ideas and see where it takes us. I'm keen to go somewhere different.

Thoughts??

[Winnie]

Was there any plans for this years annual meet?

Throw up some ideas and see where it takes us. I'm keen to go somewhere different.

Thoughts??
I was thinking about this trip the other day. Vic police are planning a massive blitz for January, targeting the high country so I would wanna keep clear...

[BigRAWesty]

Flinders ranges?? Or border track into little desert.
Or ottaways?? The wife is keen to get there..

[growler2058]

I've got a session at Loveday booked in with my lad who I haven't seen much of over the last 10 years.

[rusty_nail]

i hate to say it but there is just to much to be done to the car before i go one another trip =( also looking down the barrel at my wedding soon (March) so its just not gonna happen this time boys =(

[jack]

I vote Otways, close for me so I can bring some grandkids.

[taslucas]

I vote wynyard pub.

tappin from tassie

[Bob]

The Murray River near Strathmerton however no 4WD tracks.
Some great Beach Camping Spots there

[Winnie]

I vote Otways, close for me so I can bring some grandkids.

I could be up for that... Great Ocean Rd sounds good on the way

[MudRunnerTD]

Australia Day to s my Wedding Anniversary. Last night I bought 2 tickets to see John Butler trio and the Waifs in Geelong on the 28th can't wait. Puts me out of a big one but would be happy to hook up for a day drive or something.

[Winnie]

So you are that type of bloke hey... the bloke who has a wedding on a long weekend so your mates can't go away?
Inconsiderate!! Where is your dedication to the forum??

[Chubba]

Make that 4 votes for Otway

[katwoman]

The blue mountains.

[rusty_nail]

The blue mountains.

i could make it up to lithgow for a day or two lol :p

[MudRunnerTD]

So you are that type of bloke hey... the bloke who has a wedding on a long weekend so your mates can't go away?
Inconsiderate!! Where is your dedication to the forum??

Kids!

Wife!

Country!

Forum!

In That Order

:p

[rusty_nail]

Kids!

Wife!

Country!

Forum!

In That Order

:p

well #4 aint so bad... however i see mates didnt even make the cut of a mention!

[taslucas]

He's that type of bloke nic

tappin from tassie

[Winnie]

Kids!

PATROL

Wife!

Country!

Forum!

In That Order

:p

Fixed that for you =]

[jack]

I've asked AB to setup a poll for this.

[TPC]

I vote Loveday, got the river to go fishing and the 4WD playground.
Just have to avoid the mud, Loveday mud is the stickiest substance known to man.

[NissanGQ4.2]

The blue mountains.

Make sure you bring your bolt cutters and portable angle grinder and feel free 2 call in on your way past

[NissanGQ4.2]

i could make it up to lithgow for a day or two lol :p

I bags the the bull bar or roof rack if the 4b is already full :)

[Maxhead]

I vote Loveday, got the river to go fishing and the 4WD playground.
Just have to avoid the mud, Loveday mud is the stickiest substance known to man.

I've still got Loveday mud from 2012 fuck it! but agree it's a top spot

[Sir Roofy]

I vote Loveday, got the river to go fishing and the 4WD playground.
Just have to avoid the mud, Loveday mud is the stickiest substance known to man.

Now that could almost tempt me away but no mud

[growler2058]

NP.COM.AU Inaugural meetup 2.0 Loveday 2016

[AB]

Poll added folks....

[Chubba]

Changed. Border track closer. And a good drive.

[Maxhead]

The blue mountains.

Could extend that to the gold country around Turon rirver around Sofala and Hill end.... Bring the detectors:)

[Maxhead]

I've got a session at Loveday booked in with my lad who I haven't seen much of over the last 10 years.

Mate, the way it looks like we are doing Loveday again. Hoping Westy will man up and show up for a meet. We'll show him some granade power

[BigRAWesty]

Changed. Border track closer. And a good drive.
May not be open that time of year though..

[BigRAWesty]

Mate, the way it looks like we are doing Loveday again. Hoping Westy will man up and show up for a meet. We'll show him some granade power
I'm also in the same boat as darren. That is our anniversary so as much I'd love to come watch you guys sink your non grenades in the mud I may be giving it a pass..

[TPC]

Border track is closed at that time of the year so you should take that out of the poll.
What happened to Loveday????

[Maxhead]

Who would want to??? Most certainly wouldnt bring my family if this is what I can expect. .

However I'm also in the same boat as darren. That is our anniversary so as much I'd love to come watch you guys sink your non grenades in the mud I may be giving it a pass..


That's totally understandable Westy, not many girls take up the challenge mate. Those who have been there know how MANanly this track is.
BTW if you ever drop in you will have to tackle one of the hardest tracks this place allows

[TPC]

Who would want to??? Most certainly wouldnt bring my family if this is what I can expect. .

However I'm also in the same boat as darren. That is our anniversary so as much I'd love to come watch you guys sink your non grenades in the mud I may be giving it a pass..

I spent my 20th wedding anniversary at Land Cruiser Mountain Park with the misses and a few mates and we are still married 10 years later.

[taslucas]

So..... No one keen on the top pub wynyard? There's a puddle in the car park we can lock the hubs in for

tappin from tassie

[AB]

Vote 1 BBQ at Darren's followed by the communal use of his gq through the otways ;)

[Maxhead]

any more votes??? Darren might hate us after this poll:)

[liftlid]

Make that 4 votes for Otway
Cops will be flogging the Otways as well

[Sir Roofy]

I spent my 20th wedding anniversary at Land Cruiser Mountain Park with the misses and a few mates and we are still married 10 years later.

We spent our honeymoon at loveday and still going strong

[MudRunnerTD]

Cops will be flogging the Otways as well


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http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=62681&stc=1


The Otways will be under attack.

[NissanGQ4.2]

VIC grubbament must be in need of some cash flow.

[jay see]

The Otways will be under attack.

With I luck I have I might sit this one out, but who needs........

Edit.
What a fark up that was. Let's try again.

With the luck I've had I might sit this one out, but who knows....

[Maxhead]

So far it looks like Blue Mountains.....we;ll see what happens after a week or so?
What happened to loveday?? I'm meeting Westy over there=)

[jack]

Hey Andy, as the Border Track is closed can you replace it with Loveday as an option in the poll?

[AB]

Hey Andy, as the Border Track is closed can you replace it with Loveday as an option in the poll?

All done, at least that place wouldn't be targeted I guess but the journey home would be interesting.

[Maxhead]

All done, at least that place wouldn't be targeted I guess but the journey home would be interesting.

Definitely 2 days there and 2 days home for me..Keen but Blue Mountains looks good so far

[Sir Roofy]

All done, at least that place wouldn't be targeted I guess but the journey home would be interesting.

And up if you have vegies on board

[Maxhead]

And up if you have vegies on board


No shit, we lost most of ours last trip

[Sir Roofy]

No shit, we lost most of ours last trip

We lost a lettuce they missed the spuds every thing was in tins

[jay see]

So far it looks like Blue Mountains.....we;ll see what happens after a week or so?
What happened to loveday?? I'm meeting Westy over there=)

That's another spot that I haven't been to and would like to go.

[jay see]

All done, at least that place wouldn't be targeted I guess but the journey home would be interesting.

I think I'll take a trailer to put the muddies in.lol

[Sprock]

I think I'll take a trailer to put the muddies in.lol

HAHAHA Jay see [emoji57]


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[BSRT.Beast]

Blue Mountains is our vote

[lucus30]

Voted otaways. Cops pulled me up in dargo so not worried too much

[Maxhead]

Any more voters???

Who's keen

[taslucas]

Wynyard pub!

tappin from tassie

[Ibbo]

Usually down on Goolwa beach for Australia day but Loveday could be interesting.

[TPC]

Usually down on Goolwa beach for Australia day but Loveday could be interesting.

Put your vote in.

[Ibbo]

Put your vote in.
I am tapatalking. when i get on the real thing i will hit the button.

[Maxhead]

OK, looks like Blue Mountains have the vote. I think we have had plenty of time for everyone to vote.

So put your name down if you are definitely coming. Dates are January 23 to 26th but people are welcome to start early and finish late...lol

We are thinking a base camp and move around and enjoy the scenery through the days...and there's lots.

Nick "Rustnails" will confirm the camp spot soon on consultation with some other locals.

I may put up a separate thread with specific details if there's enough interest

[rusty_nail]

im keen, definitely in.

after speaking to Rocket55 hes advised me that Newnes is by far the best campsite, and gives us plenty of access to many tracks and scenic drives around the area.

check out the campground and the area here (http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/newnes-campground)

[AB]

Looks like a great spot blokes!

I'm a maybe hopefully.

10 hours for us Mexicans?

[rusty_nail]

Looks like a great spot blokes!

I'm a maybe hopefully.

10 hours for us Mexicans?

i feel so sorry for you lol, nice to see the shoe on the other foot for a change =D

[Winnie]

Looks like a great spot blokes!

I'm a maybe hopefully.

10 hours for us Mexicans?
Yeah I'm a maybe too, I hope we can make it

[Maxhead]

im keen, definitely in.

after speaking to Rocket55 hes advised me that Newnes is by far the best campsite, and gives us plenty of access to many tracks and scenic drives around the area.

check out the campground and the area here (http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/newnes-campground)

You reckon it will have enough room with all others from Sydney or it's pretty safe to push in, make loads of noise and push the others out??? hahha

[firm351]

Newnes is an awesome spot to camp especiaĺly for large groups.
The big camp ground at very end of the road is probably the best for big groups but there are plenty of other spots on either side of the river.

Its about a half hour drive back to the top of the plateu where there are pretty good tracks in any direction you take.

I grew up about half an hour away from the wolgan valley and spent god knows how many days camping around there newnes is still one of my favorite places ive ever been.

Maybe I might have to go home for a visit my oldies around oz day[emoji6]

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[Clunk]

Looks like a great spot blokes!

I'm a maybe hopefully.

10 hours for us Mexicans?

Only 10 hours??????? Piss off ya bastard

[AB]

Only 10 hours??????? Piss off ya bastard You should come?

Fly to Melbourne and come up with us...done!

[Rocket55]

It's a pretty huge area. If you turn right at Newnes pub (which is not a pub...) and go over the creek you only compete with other 4by drivers as the soft readers will stay in the main park. Even over on the 4by side it's still 5 plus footy fields in size. Here's couple of pics of the camp grounds on the 4wd side of the creek. The creek crossing is not hard, the last few times I've done it in 2wd, but it's enough to keep the dunnydoors and Lasers out. Here's a couple of pics of previous outings there.

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Stuff/E301AEB8-3FD4-40CA-A721-BAC6353F1161_zpsei9ikhyq.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Stuff/E301AEB8-3FD4-40CA-A721-BAC6353F1161_zpsei9ikhyq.jpg.html)

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Stuff/2E9D3C59-45A6-4C71-8A40-7BE207E4E3AD_zpsdaikimxm.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Stuff/2E9D3C59-45A6-4C71-8A40-7BE207E4E3AD_zpsdaikimxm.jpg.html)

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Stuff/8D3085BF-C9C8-4C45-A974-7A8BE0CBDC8A_zpsvwu1wi0x.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Stuff/8D3085BF-C9C8-4C45-A974-7A8BE0CBDC8A_zpsvwu1wi0x.jpg.html)

Here's a quick clip of a the creek crossing in 2wd, pretty straight forward.

http://youtu.be/YhVDTbk7dvw


Here's a shameless plug from another site, but I'm yet to find a better post identifying all the tracks around the area.

http://4x4earth.com/forum/index.php?threads/zig-zag-newnes-sf-track-locations.36207/#post-461204

[Woof]

Looks like a great spot blokes!

I'm a maybe hopefully.

10 hours for us Mexicans?

If I can drive 3,500ks to be there surely you can do a 10 hour drive Princess....
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[rusty_nail]

It's a pretty huge area. If you turn right at Newnes pub (which is not a pub...) and go over the creek you only compete with other 4by drivers as the soft readers will stay in the main park. Even over on the 4by side it's still 5 plus footy fields in size. Here's couple of pics of the camp grounds on the 4wd side of the creek. The creek crossing is not hard, the last few times I've done it in 2wd, but it's enough to keep the dunnydoors and Lasers out. Here's a couple of pics of previous outings there.

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Stuff/E301AEB8-3FD4-40CA-A721-BAC6353F1161_zpsei9ikhyq.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Stuff/E301AEB8-3FD4-40CA-A721-BAC6353F1161_zpsei9ikhyq.jpg.html)

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Stuff/2E9D3C59-45A6-4C71-8A40-7BE207E4E3AD_zpsdaikimxm.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Stuff/2E9D3C59-45A6-4C71-8A40-7BE207E4E3AD_zpsdaikimxm.jpg.html)

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/Rocket5555/Stuff/8D3085BF-C9C8-4C45-A974-7A8BE0CBDC8A_zpsvwu1wi0x.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/Rocket5555/media/Stuff/8D3085BF-C9C8-4C45-A974-7A8BE0CBDC8A_zpsvwu1wi0x.jpg.html)

Here's a quick clip of a the creek crossing in 2wd, pretty straight forward.

http://youtu.be/YhVDTbk7dvw


Here's a shameless plug from another site, but I'm yet to find a better post identifying all the tracks around the area.

http://4x4earth.com/forum/index.php?threads/zig-zag-newnes-sf-track-locations.36207/#post-461204
Thanks rod! That's excellent info mate! You thinking of coming buddy?

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[Maxhead]

Thanks rod! That's excellent info mate! You thinking of coming buddy?


He better be :)
Rod it would be disappointing without you buddy

[Clunk]

You should come?

Fly to Melbourne and come up with us...done!
Oh if only things were that simple

[Rocket55]

Thanks rod! That's excellent info mate! You thinking of coming buddy?

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Not sure mate, I'll be down at Batemans Bay with the family just prior. Depending on when we get back I might try and slip out for a day trip.

[jack]

Looks like I'm out unfortunately, promised the grandkids we'd go camping but no way I get them for the time required to do the Blue Mountains. Would love to visit the area but can only do something within a day's drive (some complicated family issues involved).
Could have done Loveday but looks like it might be a couple of nights in the Otways.
Enjoy the trip guys and gals.

[Clarkie]

I should be able to make it

[Chubba]

Looks like a beautiful place and I have put it on my places to go list but a bit too far for a weekend trip from Adelaide unfortunately.

[rusty_nail]

oi Kat, you and steve gonna come along? i believe you guys actually suggested this location?

[katwoman]

oi Kat, you and steve gonna come along? i believe you guys actually suggested this location?

Yeah. Sucks I mentioned it. Really want to do that area, but I'm working.

[rusty_nail]

Yeah. Sucks I mentioned it. Really want to do that area, but I'm working.
Well that's you how about Steve and boog?

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[katwoman]

Well that's you how about Steve and boog? Sent from my E6782 using Tapatalk

Nice to know where I stand. Thanks Nic. I'll mention it, but I doubt it

[rusty_nail]

Nice to know where I stand. Thanks Nic. I'll mention it, but I doubt it

awwww come on bud! nah it sucks, you know im just paying you out and of course if would be great/better if you can come but if you can, i would still settle for second best lol. bit of a bugger matey, looking forward to sahring a shandy again.

[Winnies-missus]

Really hope we can make it

[firm351]

Is this meetup definatly happening?

What dates are we looking at?

Im about 80% chance at this stage, if its definatly a goer I reckon I could be 100% depending on dates and flights.

I can tie it in with a visit with my oldies who live in Wallerawang which is a stones throw to tge wolgan valley. I might rock up in a patrol or a holden rodeo depending on which car they will lend me unless of course some one can pick me up on the way through[emoji6]

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[rusty_nail]

Is this meetup definatly happening?

What dates are we looking at?

Im about 80% chance at this stage, if its definatly a goer I reckon I could be 100% depending on dates and flights.

I can tie it in with a visit with my oldies who live in Wallerawang which is a stones throw to tge wolgan valley. I might rock up in a patrol or a holden rodeo depending on which car they will lend me unless of course some one can pick me up on the way through[emoji6]

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mate i am definitely keen for this, and nisshead is too. we will probably end up with a smaller group to this one, but i know that regardless I will be going up there, if other people want to show up it will be great to catch up again/meet for the first time with those who do make it! i think i new thread will be made soon, oi krisso, you wanna throw a thread up about this else i can =D

[Sir Roofy]

Sorry guys we wont be going on this one mmmm be the first one missed
could be or getting ready for my op happy days if I pull through

[Winnies-missus]

Sorry guys we wont be going on this one mmmm be the first one missed
could be or getting ready for my op happy days if I pull through

U will roofy

[Rossco]

U will roofy
Yeah x2, you'll be right ol mate☺.

Been a bit busy lately but been keeping a bit of an eye on this. Not sure whats happening yet but does look good. . . A maybe at this stage. . .