SA RTE Ideas for 2017

[Langers]

One more to think about. I've just been advised the Wallaroo to Lucky Bay ferry is going to recommence in October 2016. I've taken a bike on the ferry both ways and it is a nice break from travelling if you are knackered and not looking forward to the trip from Cowell to Pt Augusta to Pt Wakefield or vice versa. Sounds a bit like heresy for the long distance/FarRiders but I'm thinking about the poor sods who have to front up on Monday for work (like me - ok, it's all about me).
Enough of the pre-amble - what about a trip to Coffin Bay for a weekend. Don't know about ferry times at this stage but at the right time of the year there are some wonderful roads to travel followed by the best seafood in the country and then back on different roads onto the ferry for a 2.5 hour kip and 1.5 hours back to Adelaide or where-ever you are headed.
Cheers ... Mark

[Chops]

What about Port MacDonnell looks interesting?

[StinkyPete]

Thanks to everyone for all the great suggestions and ideas, and I've listed them below.  I hope I got them all.

Mundulla Pub, down near the Vic border
Balranald Tri-State Overnighter in March
Sedan Hotel
Stanley Bridge Tavern in the Adelaide Hills
Overland Corner Pub
Magpie and Stump in historic Mintaro (Richo and I recently checked this pub out and the food was pretty ordinary)
Silverton Overnighter
Burra Gorge for a day trip BYO picnic
Coffin Bay overnight
Port MacDonnell overnight
Quorn overnight and the Pichi Richi Railway
Winkler Park Saddleworth for a day trip BYO picnic
Don't forget the NatRally in Wooli in October

I suggest that everyone who wishes to contribute picks their top six ideas, with perhaps Balranald and Wooli making it eight formal SA RTE events for 2017.   While the monthly mid week RTE to Birdwood is a fixture, it has not been well attended, but I'll keep it there as an option, and simply post under that thread if you wish to attend, and see who responds.   Alan and I will use the feedback to create a RTE calendar for next year.   In the meantime, if you want to go for a different ride, over and above those that get listed, simply put up a post under "South Australia".

[alans1100]

Thanks to everyone for all the great suggestions and ideas, and I've listed them below.  I hope I got them all.

Mundulla Pub, down near the Vic border
Balranald Tri-State Overnighter in March
Sedan Hotel
Stanley Bridge Tavern in the Adelaide Hills
Overland Corner Pub
Magpie and Stump in historic Mintaro (Richo and I recently checked this pub out and the food was pretty ordinary)
Silverton Overnighter
Burra Gorge for a day trip BYO picnic
Coffin Bay overnight
Port MacDonnell overnight
Quorn overnight and the Pichi Richi Railway
Winkler Park Saddleworth for a day trip BYO picnic
Don't forget the NatRally in Wooli in October

I suggest that everyone who wishes to contribute picks their top six ideas, with perhaps Balranald and Wooli making it eight formal SA RTE events for 2017.   While the monthly mid week RTE to Birdwood is a fixture, it has not been well attended, but I'll keep it there as an option, and simply post under that thread if you wish to attend, and see who responds.   Alan and I will use the feedback to create a RTE calendar for next year.   In the meantime, if you want to go for a different ride, over and above those that get listed, simply put up a post under "South Australia".

If there's no other input from SA by the end of this month then I'll pick 6 locations from the above list and start posting on Saturday.

At the moment I'm looking at :-

Sedan Hotel
Burra Gorge
Stanley Bridge Tavern
Port MacDonald overnight perhaps linked with Vic for two state overnighter or Mundulla Pub with the same option
Overland Corner
Silverton overnight

[StinkyPete]

My choices would be the following...

Mundulla
Stanley Bridge
Overland Corner
Burra Gorge Picnic
Quorn
Overland Corner

Let's hear your suggestions.   

[alans1100]

My choices would be the following...

Mundulla
Stanley Bridge
Overland Corner
Burra Gorge Picnic
Quorn
Overland Corner

Let's hear your suggestions.   

Thanks Pete,

The train link I posted I couple weeks back was from Port Augusta to Quorn and return. Train leaves PA at 10:30am and leaves Quorn at 3pm. Adult Fare $82 Return or Concession $76 best in the winter months for steam engine.

[Langers]

My six are:
Mundulla Pub, down near the Vic border
Overland Corner Pub
Burra Gorge for a day trip BYO picnic
Coffin Bay overnight
Port MacDonnell overnight (pack winter woolies and wet weather gear irrespective of the time of year)
Quorn overnight and the Pichi Richi Railway

Cheers ... Mark

[Bodø Glimt]

wet weather gear irrespective of the time of year

Something that is always in my left pannier regardless of weather forecast.

[mikep]

Thanks to everyone for all the great suggestions and ideas, and I've listed them below.  I hope I got them all.

Mundulla Pub, down near the Vic border
Balranald Tri-State Overnighter in March
Sedan Hotel
Stanley Bridge Tavern in the Adelaide Hills
Overland Corner Pub
Magpie and Stump in historic Mintaro (Richo and I recently checked this pub out and the food was pretty ordinary)
Silverton Overnighter
Burra Gorge for a day trip BYO picnic
Coffin Bay overnight
Port MacDonnell overnight
Quorn overnight and the Pichi Richi Railway
Winkler Park Saddleworth for a day trip BYO picnic
Don't forget the NatRally in Wooli in October

I've only got 2, Burra Gorge or Coffin Bay. Silverton was good too, and that would make three i guess    , maybe saddleworth  picnic too? Yep, that's 4.

[John g]

  my pick would be the same as Langers!

[alans1100]

Consenses suggests that the following locations are preferred for 2017 RTEs

5 x Burra Gorge BYO BBQ/Picnic
4 x Mundulla Pub
4 x O/land Corner Hotel
3 x Coffin Bay
3 x Port MacDonald Overnight
3 x Quorn Overnight
2 x Silverton Overnight
2 x Stanley Bridge Tavern
1 x Sedan Hotel
1 x Saddleworth (Winkler Park) BYO BBQ/Picnic

Suggested Timetable with most popular locations - just need to work out dates

Jan -  Stanley Bridge Tavern
Feb
March - Balranald Overnight (National)
April - O/land Corner Hotel
May - Quorn
June
July - Burra Gorge
Aug
Sept- Mundulla Pub
Oct - Wooli Rally (National)
Nov
Dec  - Port MacDonald Overnight

[John g]

 :-[Burra gorge in mid winter may not be the best time .there's no shelter in case it rains!

[alans1100]

:-[Burra gorge in mid winter may not be the best time .there's no shelter in case it rains!

It's ok I haven't got that far yet and it will more than likely be mid to late August sometime as I'm looking at the Quorn one for early July to coincide with steam train ride dates.

I also need the first weekend in August kept free for those who might wish to attend the Border Ride

[StinkyPete]

Well consdered and nicely done Alan.    
Is it worth adding the Border Run under the SA rides as well?   It is in SA, and it might spur some interest in this iconic gathering.

[alans1100]

Well consdered and nicely done Alan.    
Is it worth adding the Border Run under the SA rides as well?   It is in SA, and it might spur some interest in this iconic gathering.

No issue in adding it as WA usually does; I can make it up as a SA/WA event and add some of the FarRider links in as well.