Author Topic: Not-the-NatRally (VIC) Lakes Entrance - Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October, 2020  (Read 10008 times)

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... I will ask the state and territory RTE coordinators to endeavour to have an RTE on the 10th of October to get as many ST’s and other nearly as impressive motorcycles on the road for a catch up ... Chris

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Time - probably the usual

Venue - to be arranged and advised.

Details - to be advised.

Suggestions welcome via posts or PM's, but (because I'm organising) I'll probably decide on where I want to go anyway.   

Having said that, I'll probably select a central location and venue within around 200km of Melbourne, a smaller town that would
appreciate our patronage and $$ (Ballarat, Bendigo, Benella, etc.. can look after themselves).

I'll also keep in mind that some peoples may want to make it an over-nighter, so will look for a place with accomodation choices.

In the meantime, flood me nominations, but also keep in mind my above comments, and the fact that some people will nominate some diametrically opposing locations, so (as is often) it will be difficult to please all of the people, all of the time.

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Re: RTE 10 October 2020 - SAVE THE DATE
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2020, 11:02:22 AM »
Suggestions welcome via posts or PM's, but (because I'm organising) I'll probably decide on where I want to go anyway.

Say no more.  It's in my diary.
 
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Re: RTE 10 October 2020 - SAVE THE DATE
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2020, 01:10:11 PM »
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Re: RTE 10 October 2020 - SAVE THE DATE
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2020, 03:37:50 PM »
Thanks for some quick responses.

Re. date, I'm confused.  The NatRally at Mudgee was to be Sat 17 Oct 2020, whereas the suggestion was to organise an RTE for Sat 10 Oct 2020 (which I have in this thread) now that Mudgee has been cancelled. 

SA has an "Not the NatRally" RTE for Sat 17 Oct 2020, as mentioned in this thread and post:

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=13685.0

... SA already has an RTE scheduled for that day, for those wo were not able to get to Mudgee.


Perhaps this why BD is planning on coming to VIC - I wonder where he'll stay overnight?

Re. Location, I have knocked-up this listtle map, the shaded area shows a 200m radius from Melbourne CBD, the blue pins are locations of most previous RTE's.







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Re: RTE 10 October 2020 - SAVE THE DATE
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2020, 03:44:18 PM »
I'm just keeping my options open.  SA news the other night said border closures could be one of the last restrictions to be lifted so I haven't committed to anything yet, although I haven't cancelled my Mudgee accommodation yet.  I'll probably contact them tomorrow to see what they suggest regarding transferring my booking until march.  Work is a bit of a mess as well as our area is getting taken over by new contractors but after cancelling so much already I am itching to go somewhere.
 

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Re: RTE 10 October 2020 - SAVE THE DATE
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2020, 03:49:30 PM »
If it's Mansfield and I've got the bike back on the road I could be in and then go to Woods point and catch up with my brother and eldest neice. :runyay :runyay
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Re: RTE 10 October 2020 - SAVE THE DATE
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2020, 03:57:05 PM »
How about Marysville?  :thumbs

Or the Reefton Hotel at McMahons Creek seeing as the last RTE had to be cancelled...


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Re: RTE 10 October 2020 - SAVE THE DATE
« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2020, 12:28:00 AM »
I stuffed up on dates and was meant to request the 17th.....however go with what ever suits Victoria  ;-*
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Re: RTE 10 October 2020 - SAVE THE DATE
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2020, 08:05:49 AM »
That could work for me as well.

How about Marysville?  :thumbs

Or the Reefton Hotel at McMahons Creek seeing as the last RTE had to be cancelled...
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Re: RTE 17 October 2020 - SAVE THE DATE
« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2020, 08:39:34 AM »
... meant to request the 17th.....however go with what ever suits Victoria  ;-*

Note change of date, now:

Saturday 17 October, 2020

Not many (quality - oops, did I say that loud?) nominations re. location and / or venue.
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Re: RTE 17 October 2020 - SAVE THE DATE
« Reply #10 on: April 30, 2020, 09:06:57 AM »
Bright Caravan Park has great owner/managers and cater for large motorcycle groups.

As well Bright is a great motorcycle riding road hub!
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Re: RTE 10 October 2020 - SAVE THE DATE
« Reply #11 on: April 30, 2020, 02:44:25 PM »
... Mansfield...

Ticks a couple of boxes.

... Marysville ...

Mmmm ...

... Reefton Hotel ...

Not many options for those want to turn it into an overnighter.

... Bright ... a great motorcycle riding road hub!

Ticks a few boxes. And there is also the Bright Brewery - another box ticked.  I suppose you might see which way I'm leaning.

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Re: RTE 17 October 2020 - SAVE THE DATE
« Reply #12 on: April 30, 2020, 05:04:01 PM »


... Marysville ...

Mmmm ...

So what's the issue with Marysville, Michael?

... Reefton Hotel ...

Not many options for those want to turn it into an overnighter.

There's accommodation at the Hotel, I believe....and plenty more at Warburton...  :think1


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Re: RTE 10 October 2020 - SAVE THE DATE
« Reply #13 on: April 30, 2020, 05:24:34 PM »
... Mansfield...

Ticks a couple of boxes.

... Marysville ...

Mmmm ...

... Reefton Hotel ...

Not many options for those want to turn it into an overnighter.

... Bright ... a great motorcycle riding road hub!

Ticks a few boxes. And there is also the Bright Brewery - another box ticked.  I suppose you might see which way I'm leaning.




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Re: RTE 17 October 2020 - SAVE THE DATE
« Reply #14 on: April 30, 2020, 06:09:17 PM »

... Marysville ...

Mmmm ...

So what's the issue with Marysville, Michael?

That Mmmm ... was a worth considering Mmmm ...
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Re: RTE 17 October 2020 - SAVE THE DATE
« Reply #15 on: April 30, 2020, 06:11:15 PM »

... Reefton Hotel ...

Not many options for those want to turn it into an overnighter.

There's accommodation at the Hotel, I believe....and plenty more at Warburton...  :think1

First Trip Advisor review I came across put me off.
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Re: RTE 17 October 2020 - SAVE THE DATE
« Reply #16 on: April 30, 2020, 06:16:49 PM »
I always take online reviews with a grain of salt.
 
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Re: RTE 17 October 2020 - SAVE THE DATE
« Reply #17 on: April 30, 2020, 06:30:08 PM »
First Trip Advisor review I came across put me off.

Fair enough, but as far as food goes, it seems like they are okay.
I think there are new-ish people running it these days as well.

I called in there late last year and the guy running it was very friendly, especially considering I'd only called in to use their loo... :whistle

Unfortunately I can't comment about their accommodation...but like I said, there are plenty of other options in Warburton.


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Re: RTE 17 October 2020 - SAVE THE DATE
« Reply #18 on: April 30, 2020, 08:48:06 PM »
Here's another suggestion...Wyanga Park Winery and Henry's Cafe, Lakes Entrance.

https://www.coastalstays.com/wyangapark/


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Re: RTE 17 October 2020 - SAVE THE DATE
« Reply #19 on: May 01, 2020, 11:35:13 AM »
Here's another suggestion...Wyanga Park Winery and Henry's Cafe, Lakes Entrance.

https://www.coastalstays.com/wyangapark/

Lakes Entrance, one of our favourite destinations.  A must when there is a seafood platter at Miriams, yummmm!

And, if I recall correctly, owned and operating by the same people that have the winery and cafe.  We visited all of these venues on our last Lakes Entrance stay - Cup Weekend 2018, I think.

Lakes Entrance would be good distination for an overnighter or long weekend, not sure about it for an RTE, a bit far there and back for probably all but our West Gippsland members.  In my case, it's 6 hours plus each way door-to-door, and 730km round trip.

Wouldn't get the pillion there and back on a day ride, or an over-nighter.  A long-weekend would be a possibility.

Here's a map of locations of VIC OzSTOC members (best I could do, and probably left a few out).


Always difficult to find a location that bests suits everyone.
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Re: RTE 17 October 2020 - SAVE THE DATE
« Reply #20 on: May 01, 2020, 12:34:15 PM »
Geez Michael, you must take the scenic route if it takes you 6 plus hours...lol.
Google maps reckons it's around 4...comparable to the RTE at Curdievale for us...  :Wot thuh:  :popcorn

Oh, and thanks for the map, that does make it a little easier to find a place that's sort of central...


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« Reply #21 on: May 01, 2020, 12:50:53 PM »
Geez Michael, you must take the scenic route if it takes you 6 plus hours...

Spot on!  I usually avoid highways and freeways, burn some rubber, and take an opportunity to (again) to start a thread complaining about tyre wear.

This route usually involves a 30minute stop at Noojee, and bit longer at Maffra: https://goo.gl/maps/cMTqPqadNmu1S9T48


Oh, and thanks for the map, that does make it a little easier to find a place that's sort of central...

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We use to have a Members Map, but I couldn't find it.
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« Reply #22 on: May 01, 2020, 12:59:02 PM »
We use to have a Members Map, but I couldn't find it.

I found it! look at the top of the page. It's between "search" & "profile"...  :grin


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« Reply #23 on: May 01, 2020, 01:09:59 PM »
I found it! look at the top of the page. It's between "search" & "profile"...  :grin

Wot, 'ere?



Post a snip of your home page, please.

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« Reply #24 on: May 01, 2020, 01:19:11 PM »
Here you go...I must be "special"  :whistle



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