THE MX5 ROAD TRIP! BRIS - SYD - MELB and Back again!

Boags · Postby **Boags** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 11:30 am

Well, i've been threatening for some time now to grace the southern lands, and the time has finally come. Yes, it's smack bang in the middle of silly season, however, when you have time off, you take it!

Here is how the calender is shaping up so far.

27/12 - 6am departure from Brisbane. Arrive sometime in the evening in SYDNEY.

28/12 - Old Pac, maybe some other famous driving roads around the place - I will need some tour guides though... Hopefully a meal of some sort with as many forumites as possible.

29/12 - 6am departure ffrom Sydney. Arrive sometime in the evening in MELBOURNE.

30/12 - (Stupidly early, to beat the traffic) Great Ocean Road

Again, I will need some tour guides... Hopefully a meal of some sort with as many forumites as possible! Later on - sightseeing...

31/12 - The Spurs. Hopefully a quiet ale or two to celebrate the New Year!

1/1/07 - 6am Departurefrom Melbourne. Drive all day and see where we get to.

2/1 - Arrive home in BRISBANE.

Please add your input if anything I have written isn't going to work. If anyone has some floorspace they are willing to lend that would also be good, as a lot of hostels are fully booked or require a minimum of 3 nights stay...

Or if you know of any nice and small (read:budget) B&Bs please let us know.

This a week-long MX5 run for us, so the idea is to meet as many of you guys and gals as possible. I do realise it's the silly season though, I just hope you can find some time somewhere to pop out any say hello on my way past!

Let the fun begin!

Boags

MonSqueek · Postby **MonSqueek** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 12:57 pm

Boags, Im not sure what dates Im working in there yet, But unless you get a better offer I have a spare mattress on the floor in the spare room if you dont mind camping in amoungst boxes, and a garage for Shazza. If you get a better offer with a real bed take it though! My place is pretty humble at the momment.

NMX516 · Postby **NMX516** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 1:34 pm

MMMAAAATTTEEEE!!!!!!!

I've gotta be in Sydney for a wedding on the 30th, and am driving down there.... Was thinking of going on the 29th, or maybe even the 28th with a stop over. Then, I'm going to be in Sydney until at least the 3rd. Not too sure when I'm coming back at this stage, but won't be too far from the 3rd.

Anyrate, how firm are your dates Boags?? Would be good to tag along either on the way down or way back, or both. The Sydney drives could be a definate goer for me too, but will have plenty to do while I'm down there so can't make too many promises.

Let me know what you reakon Boags. Maybe PM might be better, but a definate possibility!

Boags · Postby **Boags** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 2:28 pm

Unfortunately, we start work again on the 3rd, so have to be back and unpacked by then. :frown:

Drive down with us the 27th! Stay a few days in Sid-o-nee! :mrgreen:

Monsqueek - I did have an offer of a bed a while back, but if the dates don't suit him then I might just take you up on that offer!

Boags

StanTheMan · Postby **StanTheMan** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 3:16 pm

Double Post :roll:

StanTheMan · Postby **StanTheMan** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 3:18 pm

boagsy........28th is a working day i believe.....can't promise anything but i'lll try to be there. The wife has the social calender packed.

on a side note I could prolly only do it late at night but we'll have to behave. As there have been plenty of patroll cars spotted on the old road at night. & only too happy to stop groups of cars & harras them a little.

another nice road is Mc carres Creeck road. Not as long. Nicely sealed now minus all the bumps it used to sport.

where abouts in Syndney will you be staying?

PT · Postby PT » Sun Dec 10, 2006 3:34 pm

Awesome idea...

Is Bec going too?

Want some company? I wonder if dad will loan me the 300C.

Boags · Postby **Boags** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 6:08 pm

StanTheMan wrote:boagsy........28th is a working day i believe.....

where abouts in Syndney will you be staying?

I know it's a long shot to get a group together during the day, but a night time thing would be great too!

As of yet, we have no plans for Sydney, just that we want to be there 2 nights. :mrgreen:

PT - Bec is coming, and company would be great.

I'll PM you.

nath · Postby **nath** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 11:12 pm

I'm around those dates.....

Not likely to be during the day, but at night should be free.

Possibly a fish and chips run from Bridge to northern beaches (Palm Beach?) if we're worried about double demerits???

Keep us posted on your movements.

StanTheMan · Postby **StanTheMan** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 11:28 pm

fish & chips run at night would be a great idea.

very social especially if the girly is there.

Craig · Postby **Craig** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 11:31 pm

I should be back from Dad's by then so a run on the 28th sounds great!

Li7hium · Postby **Li7hium** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:59 am

Let me know when the plans firm up, I'm generally available around that time and I look forward to a general catch up.

Matt

Garry · Postby **Garry** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:20 am

I'll be on holidays then so I should be available for some runs.

Boags · Postby **Boags** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:24 pm

Great guys! Fish and Chips run on the 28th sounds great!

Can someone start a thread in the events section with a meeting place and time please. I'd do it but I have no idea where it will start or go to...

Any friendly Sydneysiders have some spare floor to lend? :oops:

kitkat · Postby **kitkat** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 1:03 pm

I think we may be joining you for the Sydney part of the adventure Boagsy! :mrgreen:

Any sydney boys know of good camping spots? evin if its on the outskirts?
I dont think a CHEAP motel would be cheap enough.... and yes were poor poor kids