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Old 29-12-2011, 09:58 PM   #1
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Hello.

So, here's the deets. 15th of January? (this might be subject to change, if it does, it will be the next weekend, the 22nd of January)

Suggested route. Yes, its a Maleny one, however, it is a pretty nice scenic route and has some "spirited" driving. Not sure if you guys are aware but i have made it the more twisty, pretty country side route. Rather than the boring "tourist route"

Clicky google maps to check out out.

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Meeting point: Woolworths Beerwah (we previously met here before on the nebo cruise) It has a petrol station if you need fuel, as there is NONE anywhere else on this route.

Now, this is up to you guys if you want to meet in brisbane and drive down together, as i live on the sunshine coast it would be crazy for me to drive to brissy, than back up.

Time: 10:30AM, 11AM leaving time, giving plenty of time to fuel up and buy food.

Lunch: There is a park with BBQ on Maleny Kenilworth Rd next to the river if we are keen to bbq it up. (We all can bring our own sausages, or food you want to nom nom on.)

I'll update this if anything happens or changes. Feel free to change the route or discuss.

My only feeling of this route at the moment is that it might be too short.

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Old 29-12-2011, 10:36 PM   #2
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I'm dtc (down to cruise) although the 15th may be better? Sundays are generally easier for everyone
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Old 30-12-2011, 06:01 AM   #3
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Open license on the 11th so 15sounds better. Don't really want to take the ht and I doubt I'll get the white one going either. Sigh.
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Old 30-12-2011, 04:54 PM   #4
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15th, 14th, all good. I'll have to see if i have work though on sunday. Yeah, i work sunday's more than saturdays. I don't complain. Time and a half pay :P
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Old 30-12-2011, 09:29 PM   #5
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When's double demerit points end?
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Old 30-12-2011, 09:55 PM   #6
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Double demerits dont apply in QLD...

Im in for now, but that may change
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Old 31-12-2011, 12:14 AM   #7
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Oh win.

Ill be in pending dates and stuff, new job and moving to brisbane so will be busy for a little while
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Old 31-12-2011, 09:14 AM   #8
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When I get back to Brisbane I will post up the start of my trip to Sydney.
My GPS took me over some awesome roads
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Old 31-12-2011, 09:33 AM   #9
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Don't really want to drive to Sydney for a cruise though!
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Old 31-12-2011, 09:37 AM   #10
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It's just across the border. Would be a 300 km road trip. Best roads I have seen for a while.
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Old 31-12-2011, 12:18 PM   #11
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The sydney trip i've been wanting to do, but however, me being broke 98% of the time, its cheaper for me to fly if i wanted to go to sydney.
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Old 02-01-2012, 05:23 PM   #12
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okidokie, i've updated the first post.
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Old 02-01-2012, 06:59 PM   #13
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looks like a decent run, not too short imho, esp when we brissy guys have an hour plus cruise north.
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Old 02-01-2012, 07:52 PM   #14
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looks like a decent run, not too short imho, esp when we brissy guys have an hour plus cruise north.
Thats what i thought. I'm yet to hear from my friend Jake to see if he's working or not. I'm free.
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Looks like a nice run, I should be able to make it


Here my suggestion for our next run.
Its an incredible drive for those interested, its a LOT more involving than this cruise but should make for a great days drive.
I have driven a lot of these roads in the last few days and they are definitely some of the best roads in QLD.
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?saddr...via=2&t=m&z=10
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Ben: The route looks good assuming they've fixed the roads, I'm pretty sure maleny-kennilworth had some shocker sections last time I drove it.

Phil: Looks good but I'd definately need a refuel WOT drains my tank pretty rapidly. Anywhere to gas up along the way? Maybe a mid-year cruise.
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Phil: Looks good but I'd definately need a refuel WOT drains my tank pretty rapidly. Anywhere to gas up along the way? Maybe a mid-year cruise.
There are petrol stations available at Woodenbong, New South Wales.
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There are petrol stations at Peachester, Maleny, Kenilworth and Montville. But don't expect to find PULP at most.

The route has been done many times with the regular members. Normally just hit the takeaway stores at Kenilworth for a feed.

Other than the 1st half of Maleny-Stanley River Rd, the rest is just Sunday cruise roads. The uphill at Obi Obi and Peachester still have roadworks going on.

I think the distance is fine for this time of year. Not too big and could be done in a hour without stops, with stops/lunch, 3 hours? So good for the Brisbanites.
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Im going to do the run I posted again in a months time as it was fun drive and to also check out the rest of the roads and see if I can make it a more fun return trip.
If anyone is interested in tagging along or following they are welcome.
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Old 03-01-2012, 10:54 AM   #20
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There are petrol stations at Peachester, Maleny, Kenilworth and Montville. But don't expect to find PULP at most.

The route has been done many times with the regular members. Normally just hit the takeaway stores at Kenilworth for a feed.

Other than the 1st half of Maleny-Stanley River Rd, the rest is just Sunday cruise roads. The uphill at Obi Obi and Peachester still have roadworks going on.

I think the distance is fine for this time of year. Not too big and could be done in a hour without stops, with stops/lunch, 3 hours? So good for the Brisbanites.
There are plenty of petrol stations on the way. however prices are just INSANE out in the country. So you're better off filling up beforehand.

Maleny kenilworth road is pretty rough for a few kms near Cambroon, then is fine the rest of the way. I went up the obi obi a few weeks ago, all is fine, no signs of roadworks. I have chosen to go through the detour bit where roadworks were anyways, as its more pretty. It didn't show on google maps, but its George Wyer scenic drive.

We can hit up kenilworth for food instead of bbq if no one has the effort.

Can i also get a updated attendance list.

Ben: (Jake's 929) - Attending
Marc: Blue SP20 -
Phil: Silver beast -
Tc3(Ryan): CHOOSE A CAR MAN! -
Rhys: Protege -
Ice88 - Pending
Dave: 3000gt -

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