Author Topic: Future National Rally in the NT (Read 7957 times)

WendyL · « **on:** April 07, 2015, 08:46:58 PM »

Ok, so I've been thinking how much all of you might like opening up the thrttle a bit on our stretch of open speed limit. Just thought I'd put it out there and see how many would be interested in coming up here before I start to do too much in the way of investigating the feasibility. All feedback appreciated.

Brock · « **Reply #1 on:** April 07, 2015, 09:00:22 PM »

I put Darwin, due to the logistic al problems of trying to organise events and accommodation at remote locations, and only having a couple of people to do the ground work. We had similar problems with logistics for the WA gathering.

alans1100 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2015, 09:38:37 PM »

I put Darwin as that would give us an excuse to see the sis in law and Darwin but Katherine and "The Alice" would be okay as well. I don't care to much about Ayer's Rock it's just another rip off the tourist place now.

The speed limit doesn't bother me to much and with the trailer anything much over 90-100 just waste's fuel.

Sabie · « **Reply #3 on:** April 07, 2015, 09:40:58 PM »

Hi Wendy, you need one more option ... Anywhere in NT or all of above as I'd attend anywhere that the back tar goes....

Williamson · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2015, 09:42:07 PM »

If the NT was to host a National Rally, it would be highly unlikely that I would attend.

There is nothing wrong with National Rallies or the NT, it is just that it would be too far for me to ride to and fro, even Alice Springs, with the limited time available for me.

It is for these reasons that I won't be attending the National Rally in WA.

WendyL · « **Reply #5 on:** April 07, 2015, 09:45:59 PM »

Quote from: Williamson on April 07, 2015, 09:42:07 PM

If the NT was to host a National Rally, it would be highly unlikely that I would attend.

There is nothing wrong with National Rallies or the NT, it is just that it would be too far for me to ride to and fro, even Alice Springs, with the limited time available for me.

It is for these reasons that I won't be attending the National Rally in WA.

You can always do what I did for Toowoomba and fly. If it happened to be Darwin I'm sure I could lend you a bike.

Bikebear · « **Reply #6 on:** April 07, 2015, 10:12:19 PM »

I'd go Darwin, that way I'd be able to visit all my mates from when I lived there 17 years ago...

NTRebel · « **Reply #7 on:** April 07, 2015, 10:59:04 PM »

I chose Alice Springs becuase it's right in the centre but Darwin or Katherine would be good too.

STroppy · « **Reply #8 on:** April 08, 2015, 07:27:33 AM »

Katherine has the Gorge, a Museum, lovely Caravan Park, Tindal Airforce Base & Civilian Airport, easy run to Mataranka Hot Springs, nice run out to Jabiru via Pine Creek, lots of swimming holes and waterfalls within great riding distance . . . A great place . . Well it was when I lived and worked there in 1966 . . .

Can someone please fix the polling on this thread . . . It just won't let me vote more then once . . . Stupid bloody thing . . .

Brock · « **Reply #9 on:** April 08, 2015, 08:43:16 AM »

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Can someone please fix the polling on this thread

You can now vote twice

ST2UP · « **Reply #10 on:** April 08, 2015, 09:01:16 AM »

Checkout this Poll about future National Rallies http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=9127.0

STroppy · « **Reply #11 on:** April 08, 2015, 09:09:28 AM »

Quote from: Brock on April 08, 2015, 08:43:16 AM

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Can someone please fix the polling on this thread

You can now vote twice

Aawww you are soo good to me Mr Brock . . . I must be almost out of the naughty corner . . I have now voted for Darwin 7 times . . Thanks again . .

NTRebel · « **Reply #12 on:** April 08, 2015, 09:26:17 AM »

Alice Springs has airport close to town plenty of carvan parks, some good rides like Ross River and Glen Helen.

Totgas · « **Reply #13 on:** April 08, 2015, 10:31:58 AM »

Quote from: STroppy on April 08, 2015, 07:27:33 AM

Katherine has the Gorge, a Museum, lovely Caravan Park, Tindal Airforce Base & Civilian Airport, easy run to Mataranka Hot Springs, nice run out to Jabiru via Pine Creek, lots of swimming holes and waterfalls within great riding distance . . . A great place . . Well it was when I lived and worked there in 1966 . . .

Can someone please fix the polling on this thread . . . It just won't let me vote more then once . . . Stupid bloody thing . . .

I'll second that. Katherine's a great destination, no humidity and lots of accommodation too.

http://www.big4.com.au/caravan-parks/nt/katherine-surrounds/katherine-holiday-park?gclid=Cj0KEQjwgI6pBRDak6aRovWNqLsBEiQA8zZSLik-KLWZ670rxGzwe2cRoFueQ-KYruOVsM5R_sjgLMAaAvC28P8HAQ

A.

WendyL · « **Reply #14 on:** April 08, 2015, 11:28:20 AM »

Quote from: Totgas on April 08, 2015, 10:31:58 AM

Quote from: STroppy on April 08, 2015, 07:27:33 AM
Katherine has the Gorge, a Museum, lovely Caravan Park, Tindal Airforce Base & Civilian Airport, easy run to Mataranka Hot Springs, nice run out to Jabiru via Pine Creek, lots of swimming holes and waterfalls within great riding distance . . . A great place . . Well it was when I lived and worked there in 1966 . . .

Can someone please fix the polling on this thread . . . It just won't let me vote more then once . . . Stupid bloody thing . . .

I'll second that. Katherine's a great destination, no humidity and lots of accommodation too.

http://www.big4.com.au/caravan-parks/nt/katherine-surrounds/katherine-holiday-park?gclid=Cj0KEQjwgI6pBRDak6aRovWNqLsBEiQA8zZSLik-KLWZ670rxGzwe2cRoFueQ-KYruOVsM5R_sjgLMAaAvC28P8HAQ

A.

You obviously haven't been there in the "wet"

Totgas · « **Reply #15 on:** April 08, 2015, 11:39:05 AM »

I lived there for 15 years - so yes I have.

WendyL · « **Reply #16 on:** April 08, 2015, 01:01:24 PM »

Quote from: Totgas on April 08, 2015, 11:39:05 AM

I lived there for 15 years - so yes I have.

How the heck can you say "no humidity" to these southerners then, I've seen some of them drooping at 25%....

STroppy · « **Reply #17 on:** April 08, 2015, 01:20:54 PM »

I only lived there for 14 months in 66/67 . . . But I was young and the humidity didn't worry me . . A different story now . . But Darwin is even more humid . .

spanner · « **Reply #18 on:** April 08, 2015, 03:31:35 PM »

well then .... lets make sure the dates are for the DRY season which has substantially less humidity than the wet.

Brock · « **Reply #19 on:** April 08, 2015, 04:41:59 PM »

Voting reset to one vote per person.....

alans1100 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 08, 2015, 07:29:50 PM »

Quote from: spanner on April 08, 2015, 03:31:35 PM

well then .... lets make sure the dates are for the DRY season which has substantially less humidity than the wet.

If Darwin is anything like Karratha/Port Hedland, Broome etc. then there's only two seasons; Cyclone ( Nov-Apr) and Tourist (May-Sept).

WendyL · « **Reply #21 on:** April 08, 2015, 08:07:01 PM »

Quote from: alans1100 on April 08, 2015, 07:29:50 PM

Quote from: spanner on April 08, 2015, 03:31:35 PM
well then .... lets make sure the dates are for the DRY season which has substantially less humidity than the wet.

If Darwin is anything like Karratha/Port Hedland, Broome etc. then there's only two seasons; Cyclone ( Nov-Apr) and Tourist (May-Sept).

More commonly known by locals as "terrorist season". If Darwin (or Katherine) was chosen for a Nat Rally, I'd definitely recommend June as the date

ppopeye · « **Reply #22 on:** April 09, 2015, 05:49:24 PM »

Quote from: Sabie on April 07, 2015, 09:40:58 PM

Hi Wendy, you need one more option ... Anywhere in NT or all of above as I'd attend anywhere that the back tar goes....

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Ditto

saaz · « **Reply #23 on:** April 09, 2015, 07:47:46 PM »

Keep the comments coming, as it all helps. If voting somewhere else perhaps just say this includes all the other options. No comments will go unnoticed.

Tipsy · « **Reply #24 on:** April 10, 2015, 10:36:53 AM »

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I dont mind where as long as it somewhere where I can RIDE to.

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Author Topic: Future National Rally in the NT (Read 7957 times)