EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 4m 8d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 17/01/07 07:01 AM Share Posted 17/01/07 07:01 AM (edited) FordXR6Turbo.com Otways CruiseDATE: Sunday 18 February 2007 (Please note NEW DATE )TIME: 9:00am DepartureDESTINATIONS: Princes Highway, Geelong, Colac, Otway National Park, Apollo Bay (Lunch), Great Ocean Road, Lorne and Angahook Lorne State Park.DESCRIPTION:This cruise heads west from Melbourne to take in the Otway National Park and the Great Ocean Road.This cruise route was designed by TUFXRT6. Starting in Melbourne, there will be some smooth eye-catching XRs in-a-line freeway cruising along the Princes Highway towards Geelong then Colac. At Colac, head towards the coast to tackle some real 2nd and 3rd gear twisties, a good 30 mins of it according to TUFXRT6. Then some nice bends through the ferny Otway National Park to reach our lunch stop at moon crescent Apollo Bay. After a hearty lunch, off onto the next highlight of the cruise which is the world famous and beautifully scenic bendy coastal cliff hugging black strip that is the Great Ocean Road (with the sun behind us to maximise the views and driving experience). Reaching Lorne, we’ll take a brief pitstop, before heading in-land for some more twisties through Angahook Lorne State Park. Cross over the Princes Highway to reach the Hamilton Highway so as to arrive in north Geelong, thus avoiding the queues crossing the bridge back into Geelong. From there, it’s easy freeway cruising back into Melbourne.DURATION: Approximately 8 hours including lunch.MEET: Shell Servo on West Gate Fwy west bound 9am (Melways Map 56 H1)ROUTE DETAIL: Big PictureOtway DetailTerrainFuel StopThere is limited 98 RON fuel along the route beyond Geelong, so we shall be filling up in Geelong. The designated fuel stop is the Shell Coles Express in North Geelong (however, feel free to choose a Mobil, BP, etc. that's nearby if that's your fuel card type and let the cruise controller know so as to make it easier for you to catch up/rendeavous with us - probably just outside of Geelong along the Princes Highway towards Colac.)Other fuel stop locations:Mobil BP Caltex All roads on the cruise are sealed.9:00 am Depart Meet Point - Shell Westgate Bridge - Shell Servo on West Gate Fwy west bound 9am (Melways Map 56 H1) Travel along Princes Fwy M1 to Geelong 10:00 am In North Geelong, 15 min pitstop at the Shell Coles Express to fuel up with V-Power 98 RON.10:15 am Depart North Geelong and head along the Princess Hwy A1 to Colac.11:00 am Pitstop in Colac at Red Rooster for 10 mins for toilet break, etc. before heading to the coast through some 2nd and 3rd gear twisties along C155 and then C156 to Lavers Hill. Possible photo opps along the way.Then, tackling more bendys through the Otways National Park, travel along B100 into Apollo Bay.12:45am Arrive Apollo Bay for lunch for about 1 hour 15 mins. Recommended lunch spot by silverchris is Georges at 111 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay (ph 03 5237 6823). They serve fish & chips/ chicken & chips etc. There should be parking available along the foreshore near Georges.2:00 pm Depart Apollo Bay to Indian file in roaring XRs along the coastal cliff hugging world famous Great Ocean Road B100 to Lorne. Possible photo opp at Skenes Creek.3:00 pm Arrive Lorne for 15 min pitstop.3:15 pm Depart Lorne and head off onto the last stretch of twisties through the Angahook Lorne State Park taking the C151 to the Princes Hwy A1 and then onto Hamilton Hwy B140. Possible photo opp past Bambra.4:20 pm Arrive Hamilton Hwy B140 and then however long it takes to destination Melbourne. It is recommended to travel into northern Geelong along the Hamilton Hwy to avoid the afternoon bottle neck into Geelong over the Barwon River bridge.BRING: Optional UHF 40 channel CB Radio to keep across road hazards and general chatter. It truly adds to the experience if you have a CB, even if it's a $25 Dick Smith special. EvilDaifu has 1 CB for loan during the cruise if anyone is interested - just PM EvilDaifu.Camera for the photo opps and the views.Also, if you are interested, EvilDaifu will be bringing along 2 original white 24cm site stickers for purchase at $10 each (so you don't have to buy them directly from MissXR - they're the same ones though - which saves you postage and handling costs). Just PM EvilDaifu if you would like to reserve one for yourself.RULES:1. Obey all laws whilst on the cruise; this means no speeding, no overtaking over double lines (no matter how safe you think it may be), etc...2. There is a designated cruise leader who will lead the way and set the correct pace for all cruise members.3. Use the Buddy system; always make sure you can see the car behind you. This will give people behind you an indication on where to turn to make sure nobody gets lost.4. CB Radio’s; if you don’t have one, follow the maps and directions given out. It is highly recommended to have CB as it enhances the enjoyment of the cruise being able to hear about road hazards and join in on the social chatter.5. Please turn up to the meeting points with a sufficient fuel in your tank and enough time before the departure time.6. During the cruise, please have head-lights on normal beam. It is up to individuals if fog lights are on, but be mindful that in some States, it is illegal to have fog lights on in most situations.7. The Cruise Controller attending the cruise has the final say on the cruise route.8. By attending this cruise you agree not to hold FordXR6Turbo.com, it’s Administrators, Moderators, Cruise Controllers, or Owner responsible/liable for any damage and/or grief sustained (simply; you are responsible for your own actions).LINKS:http://www.greatoceanroad.nuCRUISE LIST:1. TUFXRT62. EvilDaifu3. Dagabond4. xr6boy5. EGOXRT6. Bain7. silverchris8. axr-jet9. AceofSpades10. SCRIBR11. djmickyg12. TURBOBF.POSSIBLES:1. PSIFRK2. leigh863. BlackPanther4. BOZZXR6TURBO5. GUNGSTA6. Vandrsxr6.7. ORSM T. PDF DOWNLOAD:Otways_VIC_Cruise_18_February_2007_v3_Internet_no_fuel_maps.pdfEvilDaifu will be bringing free printouts of this download to handout at the Meet Point for your convenience.Everyone is welcome and it's a good way to meet your fellow FordXR6Turbo.com enthusiasts and enjoy the rush of rumbling through in a line of Ford XR Falcons Please post up if you'd like to join us on the cruise and feel free to ask EvilDaifu or TUFXRT6 any questions.Kind Regards,TUFXRT6 and EvilDaifu Edited 17/02/07 01:27 PM by EvilDaifu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 1m Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 17/01/07 08:43 AM Share Posted 17/01/07 08:43 AM In. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YPURV4 KILL,KILL,KILL,DIE,DIE,DIE, Member 2,813 Member For: 18y 7m 10d Gender: Male Posted 17/01/07 08:47 AM Share Posted 17/01/07 08:47 AM (edited) Yeah me to, sound's like it will be a big day, my mate SHYXR will come to if he isnt having surgery.Hopefully there will be some good numbers for this trip Edited 17/01/07 08:47 AM by ypurv4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EGOXRT Guests Posted 17/01/07 08:49 AM Share Posted 17/01/07 08:49 AM Count me in... First cruise so be gentle.... Please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 4m 8d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 17/01/07 09:06 AM Author Share Posted 17/01/07 09:06 AM (edited) In. Yeah me to, sound's like it will be a big dayCount me in... First cruise so be gentle.... PleaseRight on Dagabond (will be good to see you again), ypurv4 (lurv your mean machine) and jchitsos (ya gotta start somewhere - welcome!) Edited 17/01/07 09:07 AM by EvilDaifu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBR Yaris member Member 4,486 Member For: 18y 5m 23d Gender: Male Posted 17/01/07 09:56 AM Share Posted 17/01/07 09:56 AM Im a very big possibility!Also another guy from here who doesn't come on much "djmickyg" will bring his BF T ute.. so count him down as possibility Im looking forward to seeing some of these cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmickyg Member 31 Member For: 18y 5m 13d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 17/01/07 09:59 AM Share Posted 17/01/07 09:59 AM I'm 50% in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 1m Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 17/01/07 12:04 PM Share Posted 17/01/07 12:04 PM I've only got one question.....MARCH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flukey Seriously Flukey Member Donating Members 4,354 Member For: 20y 8m 23d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 17/01/07 12:09 PM Share Posted 17/01/07 12:09 PM Flukey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 4m 8d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 17/01/07 12:55 PM Author Share Posted 17/01/07 12:55 PM (edited) I've only got one question.....MARCH? Hi Dagabond,Mr Turbo and I have planned to do the Wilsons Prom cruise in Feb (it was held in Feb last year). So, the next month March was chosen for the Otways cruise. It's just that the Wilsons Prom cruise also lets drivers and crew sit on the beach/go for a swim at Norman Bay or walk the fresh water estuary on the Loo Ern Track - and these all require summer-like weather. The Otways cruise, being so long, will be mostly driving and stops only for lunch or short breaks.FlukeyIm a very big possibility!I'm 50% inHi Flukey, will be good to see you again regular cruiser Hi SCRIBR and djmikyg, really hope you can make it. Edited 17/01/07 01:03 PM by EvilDaifu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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