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AussieMini · May 6th, 2003, 05:40 PM

Something to think about for the not too distant future.

We should seriously look into a weekend away around Coffs Harbour (etc) area for a Queensland and New South Wales MINI run. We could make a long weekend of it as well.

There are quite a few good windy roads in the hinterlands and there's plenty of accomodation. Accomodation would be quite cheap in the winter months too. But with the winter comes nice cool air to blast through the MINI powerplants.

Furthermore, Coffs is only about five hours from Brisbane and similar distance from Sydney.

I think it'd be a great way to meet everyone and have a terrific weekend while we're at it.

What do you all think.

swamos · May 6th, 2003, 06:24 PM

Yeah Baby!!! We'd love to go on this type of thing!!

Are there any more public holidays that QLD and NSW share for the rest of the year?? A long weekend would make it more cruisy

Steve

cityclinic · May 6th, 2003, 06:31 PM

Great idea, there is a long weekend in June isn't there? NSW attendees could head up the New England and then down Dorigo mountain to Coffs. There are some great scenic drives along the way. Definately worth seeing how many starters we might get.

s4matt · May 7th, 2003, 03:01 AM

Long Weekend means DOUBLE DEMERIT POINTS In NSW
Are you mad???

AussieMini · May 7th, 2003, 03:03 AM

Hey yeh I forgot about the Dorrigo. Queenslanders could head to Gyra via the New England and head east from there.

What a great windy road. If my memory serves me correctly there's about 20k's of road you can't get out of second gear on. An old logging track. Then again it's been 10 years since I travelled that old road. (Sounds like a country and western song).

AussieMini · May 7th, 2003, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by s4matt
Long Weekend means DOUBLE DEMERIT POINTS In NSW
Are you mad???

Not if you don't speed.

s4matt · May 7th, 2003, 03:09 AM

Your up early for a Queenslander

AussieMini · May 7th, 2003, 03:12 AM

An early riser every day. It's a byproduct of a previous career. Even though I don't start until 9am and only travel 30 minutes to work. I still get up at 4:30am. Never with an alarm either.

Crazy I know.

cityclinic · May 7th, 2003, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by s4matt
Long Weekend means DOUBLE DEMERIT POINTS In NSW
Are you mad???

On this run most of us would have our partners travelling with us. You don't need to break the speed limit to have fun in a MINI. Track days are the best way to explore the limits of the MINI and our driving capabilities.

IML337 · May 7th, 2003, 08:25 AM

What about going up the NE Hwy to Tamworth, then taking the Oxley Hwy across to Port Macquarie - I'm told the Oxley Hwy is about 180km of recently resurfaced road that would be absolute bliss in a car like a MINI.

And I don't like the prospect of a loooong drive with a bunch of other MINI's on a double points weekend either, I'm in enough trouble of that kind as it is right now

cityclinic · May 7th, 2003, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by IML337
What about going up the NE Hwy to Tamworth, then taking the Oxley Hwy across to Port Macquarie - I'm told the Oxley Hwy is about 180km of recently resurfaced road that would be absolute bliss in a car like a MINI.

You know it's about the same distance to Port via Tamworth as it is to Coffs via Tamworth. The road down to Port is sensational since it was resurfaced however Port for the Queensland guys is about another 2.5hrs

As to double demerits, we can still have a great time without attracting the ire of the cops.

Smurfn · May 7th, 2003, 10:06 AM

I'd be keen for a weekend like this, but unfirtunately June is out of the question for me as I will be overseas. If it was on another weekend I would be definitely interested. (Most weekends are long weekends for me as I usually don't work Mondays or Fridays, but occassionally do weekend work.

) My main stumbling block would be the wife's working hours.

IML337 · May 7th, 2003, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cityclinic
You know it's about the same distance to Port via Tamworth as it is to Coffs via Tamworth. The road down to Port is sensational since it was resurfaced however Port for the Queensland guys is about another 2.5hrs As to double demerits, we can still have a great time without attracting the ire of the cops.

Whoops - I meant take the Oxley Hwy to Port, then turn left and head up to Coffs

Though it sounds like it adds a fair bit of distance to the trip, perhaps I'll do that route some other time.

Cheers

May 6th, 2003, 05:40 PM	#1
AussieMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 05:25 PM Posts: 687 Offline	NSW/QLD Meet Something to think about for the not too distant future. We should seriously look into a weekend away around Coffs Harbour (etc) area for a Queensland and New South Wales MINI run. We could make a long weekend of it as well. There are quite a few good windy roads in the hinterlands and there's plenty of accomodation. Accomodation would be quite cheap in the winter months too. But with the winter comes nice cool air to blast through the MINI powerplants. Furthermore, Coffs is only about five hours from Brisbane and similar distance from Sydney. I think it'd be a great way to meet everyone and have a terrific weekend while we're at it. What do you all think.

May 7th, 2003, 03:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
s4matt MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 05:25 PM Posts: 113 Offline	Points Long Weekend means DOUBLE DEMERIT POINTS In NSW Are you mad??? Downunder

May 7th, 2003, 03:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
AussieMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 05:25 PM Posts: 687 Offline	Re: Points Quote: Originally posted by s4matt Long Weekend means DOUBLE DEMERIT POINTS In NSW Are you mad??? Not if you don't speed.

May 7th, 2003, 03:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
s4matt MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 05:25 PM Posts: 113 Offline	Your up early for a Queenslander Downunder

May 7th, 2003, 04:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
cityclinic MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 05:25 PM Posts: 1,524 Offline	Re: Points Quote: Originally posted by s4matt Long Weekend means DOUBLE DEMERIT POINTS In NSW Are you mad??? On this run most of us would have our partners travelling with us. You don't need to break the speed limit to have fun in a MINI. Track days are the best way to explore the limits of the MINI and our driving capabilities.

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May 6th, 2003, 06:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:25 PM Posts: 4,986 Offline	Yeah Baby!!! We'd love to go on this type of thing!! Are there any more public holidays that QLD and NSW share for the rest of the year?? A long weekend would make it more cruisy Steve

May 6th, 2003, 06:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
cityclinic MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 05:25 PM Posts: 1,524 Offline	Great idea, there is a long weekend in June isn't there? NSW attendees could head up the New England and then down Dorigo mountain to Coffs. There are some great scenic drives along the way. Definately worth seeing how many starters we might get.

May 7th, 2003, 03:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
AussieMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 05:25 PM Posts: 687 Offline	Hey yeh I forgot about the Dorrigo. Queenslanders could head to Gyra via the New England and head east from there. What a great windy road. If my memory serves me correctly there's about 20k's of road you can't get out of second gear on. An old logging track. Then again it's been 10 years since I travelled that old road. (Sounds like a country and western song).

May 7th, 2003, 03:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
AussieMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 05:25 PM Posts: 687 Offline	An early riser every day. It's a byproduct of a previous career. Even though I don't start until 9am and only travel 30 minutes to work. I still get up at 4:30am. Never with an alarm either. Crazy I know.

May 7th, 2003, 08:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Local Time: 05:25 PM Posts: 2,931 Offline	What about going up the NE Hwy to Tamworth, then taking the Oxley Hwy across to Port Macquarie - I'm told the Oxley Hwy is about 180km of recently resurfaced road that would be absolute bliss in a car like a MINI. And I don't like the prospect of a loooong drive with a bunch of other MINI's on a double points weekend either, I'm in enough trouble of that kind as it is right now

May 7th, 2003, 08:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
cityclinic MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 05:25 PM Posts: 1,524 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by IML337 What about going up the NE Hwy to Tamworth, then taking the Oxley Hwy across to Port Macquarie - I'm told the Oxley Hwy is about 180km of recently resurfaced road that would be absolute bliss in a car like a MINI. You know it's about the same distance to Port via Tamworth as it is to Coffs via Tamworth. The road down to Port is sensational since it was resurfaced however Port for the Queensland guys is about another 2.5hrs As to double demerits, we can still have a great time without attracting the ire of the cops.

May 7th, 2003, 10:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 05:25 PM Posts: 42,151 Offline	I'd be keen for a weekend like this, but unfirtunately June is out of the question for me as I will be overseas. If it was on another weekend I would be definitely interested. (Most weekends are long weekends for me as I usually don't work Mondays or Fridays, but occassionally do weekend work. ) My main stumbling block would be the wife's working hours. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

May 7th, 2003, 03:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Local Time: 05:25 PM Posts: 2,931 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by cityclinic You know it's about the same distance to Port via Tamworth as it is to Coffs via Tamworth. The road down to Port is sensational since it was resurfaced however Port for the Queensland guys is about another 2.5hrs As to double demerits, we can still have a great time without attracting the ire of the cops. Whoops - I meant take the Oxley Hwy to Port, then turn left and head up to Coffs Though it sounds like it adds a fair bit of distance to the trip, perhaps I'll do that route some other time. Cheers

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