Mt Baw Baw Run

[EvilDaifu]

Hi Guys and Gals,

TUFXRT6 and I discussed doing a Mt Baw Baw Run awhile back and I actually tried it out just before the 2007 ski season opened. It's very good. I caught up with a WRX and Audi at the top and had some fun tagging along with them going back down. Tried to run it last November but weather was against us. So here goes another try again

So nominated date is Sunday 3 February 2008.

Here's a vid to give you an idea of the scenery.

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Start at Bunnings Fountain Gate. Princes Highway up, left to goto Neerim for toilet pitstop, then right at Yarra Junction and onwards towards Mt Baw Baw for the run up to the resort through some magnificent twisties. Hot take-away lunch can be bought at top at either Kellies (less expensive) or Village Central (slightly more upmarket). Coming back is just as thrilling. On the way back, a brief photo opp at the historic Trestle Bridge and then we head straight through Yarra Junction onwards towards Noojee. Some fantastic sweeping bendies at 100km/h between Yarra Junction - Noojee. Take a left to go through Gembrook to finish up at Emerald for afternoon tea if you have time. All up about 260km for actual cruise.

Meet Point

Bunnings Fountain Gate at 9am (Melways 110 F5)

Big Picture Map

Itinerary

9:00 am 0km Bunnings Fountain Gate

10:00 am 67km Nerrim toilet pitstop

10:15 am Dep Neerim

11:45 am 132km Arr Mt Baw Baw and have lunch (Village Central or Kellies) and photo opp.

12:45 pm Dep Mt Baw Baw

1:45 pm 182km Arr Trestle Bridge photo opp (there is a short dirt road but it is well made)

2:15 pm Dep Trestle Bridge

2:45 pm 221 km Arr Yarra Junction (after nice twisties to get there) This may be a convenient

point to leave the cruise for some from hereon.

3:15 pm 258 km Arr Emerald and afternoon tea if you have the time.

Terrain Map

The rules are simple:

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...Any breaches will be reported to the local police.

2. There is a designated cruise leader who will lead the way and set the correct pace for all cruise members. There is also a designated cruise anchor that will stay at the back of the cruise. You must not overtake the cruise leader, or fall behind the anchor. If you have to stop or drop back for what ever reason, the anchor will stay back with you.

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 Radios; if you don’t have one, follow the maps, and directions given out. If you do have one, please limit chatter during the twisty parts of the cruise. This will allow the cruise leader to relay information about road conditions, upcoming obstacles, etc. efficiently.

5. By attending this cruise you agree not to hold FordXR6Turbo.com, it’s Administrators, Moderators, Cruise Organisers/Cruise Controllers, or Owner responsible/liable for any damage and/or grief sustained (simply; if you stuff up it is your fault, not ours).

What to Bring:

- CB highly desirable - EvilDaifu has one for free loan (just PM me if interested)

- Camera for the photo opps

- Warm clothing as still going up a mountain

- $5 to cover parking fee per car at the Mt Baw Baw resort carpark

And, please let us know if you coming or thinking of coming along Lurv to have you come along

Handout (will also have copies at the meet point)

Mt_Baw_Baw_VIC_Cruise_3_February_2008_v2_public.pdf

Cruise List:

1. EvilDaifu - XT LPG

2. XRTPSI - XR6T

3. Jake XR6T - XR6T

4. Maximus - XR6T

5. Miss Aly - XR6T (if repairs done)

6. deek - F6 Typhoon

7. Wingnut - XR6T

8. Fry

Post Cruise comments and pics start here

Edited 03/02/08 10:11 AM by EvilDaifu

[Dillz]

I'm down this time Gary Lets pray the weather is good this time round.

[EvilDaifu]

As an example of some of the scenery up that way that we may encounter, this pic taken in the driveway behind one of the cafes at Mt Baw Baw resort (its not the main road we drive up )

Edited 18/01/08 06:48 AM by EvilDaifu

[Maximus]

So are only 2 people going to this???

[EvilDaifu]

By the way guys, I dont expect to be holdin anyone back on the way up the mountain shall be pottering my way up from the rear prolly in me gas powered automobile

Is a nice twisty run up and down the mountain and the route back towards Melbourne has nice bends that you can do legally at 100km/h.

Edited 18/01/08 12:08 PM by EvilDaifu

[shitbmxrider]

ill say yes, tenatively

[EvilDaifu]

Some seriously good twisties up and back on this cruise - so who's commin

Edited 25/01/08 08:23 AM by EvilDaifu

[R-SPEC]

I work weekends :(

Let me know if there's a Melbourne evening cruise soon. I'm dying to come along!

[ORSMXRT]

Ah bugger, would love to come along and meet you guys. I'll just have my car back by then,after 2 months of repairs and want to go on a nice big drive.

I have to work though, I might come to the meet at Narre as I work about 1 min arounf the corner and get some photos and have a litlle chat.

[EvilDaifu]

Well - it looks like if we dont get enough numbers - may have to call this one off as well. Still waiting to hear from those interested to come along.

Though its not such a big thing - there are road works on the way up but I suspect prolly wont have that much affect.

Edited 01/02/08 09:53 AM by EvilDaifu