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Title: Far North Queensland Trip
Post by: StinkyPete on March 03, 2015, 06:19:13 PM
Along with three mates (inc Fish for those who have met him) I'm leaving on the 7th May and heading for FNQ via Alice Springs, and returning to Adelaide on the 31st May.   See  https://goo.gl/maps/B9uR4  and the  attached photo for our proposed route.  The red dots are our expected overnight stops.   There's a fair chance we will have an opportunity to catch up with some OzSTOC friends on the way.  PM me if you're keen for a catch-up, and I'll pass on some dates and contact details.
Title: Re: Far North Queensland Trip
Post by: ST2UP on March 03, 2015, 08:34:26 PM
We plan on being on the road somewhere through Vic and NSW around the time your coming back down the eastcoast.....we plan to end up at a NSW RTE at Urunga before coming home  :like

So we are likley to cross paths somewhere  :thumbsup



 :beer
Title: Re: Far North Queensland Trip
Post by: Bikebear on March 03, 2015, 09:42:42 PM
I might be able to use some accrued time to do a ride with you when you're here. There are some nice rides with good views, coffee spots and eateries along the way.  :thumbs
Title: Re: Far North Queensland Trip
Post by: Me_3 on March 04, 2015, 12:33:22 AM
Give us a yell when your up this way.. If I can swing some time off I will... plenty of great rides up here as bikebear says :)
Title: Re: Far North Queensland Trip
Post by: JC on March 04, 2015, 11:45:46 PM
Along with three mates (inc Fish for those who have met him) I'm leaving on the 7th May and heading for FNQ via Alice Springs, and returning to Adelaide on the 31st May.   See  https://goo.gl/maps/B9uR4  and the  attached photo for our proposed route.  The red dots are our expected overnight stops.   There's a fair chance we will have an opportunity to catch up with some OzSTOC friends on the way.  PM me if you're keen for a catch-up, and I'll pass on some dates and contact details.

Do you have proposed dates for when you'll be in Townsville?

Regards
John

 :blk13
Title: Re: Far North Queensland Trip
Post by: ST2UP on March 05, 2015, 05:07:06 AM
Got to love the Northern hospitality Pete  :-++  :-++


Cheers
Title: Re: Far North Queensland Trip
Post by: StinkyPete on March 05, 2015, 07:33:54 AM
Our FNQ trip will be a great opportunity to meet up with some of the far flung OzSTOC folk, and I've sent of some PMs with a more detailed itinerary and my phone number.   Just 4-5 weeks after getting home from Toowoomba, I'll be on the road again on my next great adventure, and the friendship and generosity of the OzSTOC family never ceases to inspire me.
Title: Re: Far North Queensland Trip
Post by: saaz on March 05, 2015, 03:51:26 PM
There is a FarRide at the end of May in Eungella, which does not quite fit in with your plan. I am at Urunga as well, so in between Omeo overnighter and getting the Eungella ride in may be able to cross paths somewhere. I haven't even planned getting to and from Toowoomba yet, so a bit early to plan that far ahead  :crazy
Title: Re: Far North Queensland Trip
Post by: StinkyPete on March 05, 2015, 05:03:38 PM
There is a FarRide at the end of May in Eungella, which does not quite fit in with your plan. I am at Urunga as well, so in between Omeo overnighter and getting the Eungella ride in may be able to cross paths somewhere. I haven't even planned getting to and from Toowoomba yet, so a bit early to plan that far ahead  :crazy

Hi Saaz,
For info, here's our complete itinerary.   We expect to stick fairly closely to the plan, because two of our party are due back at work within hours of our return.  The objective was always to spend as much time as possible in FNQ and then bolt for home, and the trip completes a circumnavigation of Oz for two of our group when we reach Rockhampton.   See you in a couple of weeks.
Cheers
Pete


Thurs 7th May   Adelaide to Port Augusta
Fri 8th   Port Augusta to Coober Pedy
Sat 9th   Coober Pedy to Alice Springs
Sun 10th   Alice Springs
Mon 11th   Alice Springs to Glen Helen
Tues 12th   Glen Helen to Tennant Creek
Wed 13th    Tenant Creek to Cloncurry
Thurs 14th   Cloncurry to Longreach
Fri 15th   Longreach
Sat 16th   Longreach, Emerald, Clermont   
Sun 17th   Clermont, Charters Towers, Townsville
Mon 18th   Townsville to Cairns
Tues 19th   Cairns                 
Wed 20th   Cairns                 
Thurs 21st   Cairns to Cooktown
Fri 22nd   Cooktown               
Sat 23rd   Cooktown               
Sun 24th   Cooktown to Townsville
Mon 25th   Townsville to Rockhampton
Tues 26th   Rockhampton to Toowoomba
Wed 26th   Toowoomba to Armidale
Thurs 28th   Armidale Region           
Fri 29th   Armidale to Cobar
Sat 30th   Cobar to Silverton
Sun 31st   Silverton to Adelaide
Title: Re: Far North Queensland Trip
Post by: PC on March 05, 2015, 06:11:43 PM
  I am starting to chill the beer if you want to call in for one on the way through   or if anybody else is passing through just give us a yell you are all welcome               (if you want a recommendation ask Diesel he sort-of liked it here )   
Title: Re: Far North Queensland Trip
Post by: Brock on March 05, 2015, 06:37:45 PM
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starting to chill the beer

In the words of Laugh In,  "Verrrry interesting!!! But Stupid!!!!! "{

You had better get another two fridges, and a few pallets of beer, A group of these guys can empty a brewery in a matter if minutes.. :beer :beer