EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 3m 23d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 21/12/10 12:22 PM Share Posted 21/12/10 12:22 PM (edited) VIC Alpine Cruise 2011Updates will be posted in this first post and the itineray may change over time as necessary - so please check back regularly on this first post DATE: Saturday 26 - Sunday 27 March 2011TIME: Depart 8am BP Wallan northbound on Hume FreewayDESCRIPTION: This 2 day weekend cruise that takes in the VIC Alpine peaks of Bogong, Falls Creek and Mt Hotham in a loop with an overnight stay in historical Omeo. This has recently been made possible by the sealing of a section of the road between Falls Creek and Omeo which was completed in Nov 2009 - so this is a virgin route. Our leg home on the second day also takes in the famed Targa High Country route between Whitfield and Mansfield. All roads are sealed and first day is 420km and second day 450km.Rest up well the night before the cruise because the first day is long and requires concentration. Start from Wallan BP north of Melbourne and cruise up in a line up Hume Freeway to Glenrowan then turn off to head towards Bright for an early lunch. After an invigorating lunch, the twisities begin as we snake our way up Tawonga Gap to Bogong and Mt Beauty. By this time you'd think it can't get any better - but wait. A further hour of 2nd and 3rd gear corners keep us busy as we arrive atop Falls Creek for a short photo opp. Then the sleeper of a road just newly sealed in Nov 2009 - the Bogong High Plains Rd - what a sight. But pace yourselves because this road into Omeo is just as challenging as the curves earlier in the day. We plan to arrive into Omeo about 5pm tired but nothing a refreshing beer and hearty country meal can't sort out from the Hilltop Hotel next door to our accomodation the Omeo Motel. What better way to spend a Saturday night with a cool beer in hand and great conversation Breakfast is at your leisure Sunday morning possibly at the popular Omeo bakery a short drive into town. Then we all meet up back at the Omeo Motel to depart about 9am for Mt Hotham. The drive through Dinner Plain is flat and easy going compared with the twisties the previous day, but don't let that lull you into a false sense of security because after the photo opp at Mt Hotham, its twisties galore with spectacular backdrops as we head down into Bright for another early lunch. From here it's a bit of rural country roads before we encounter the hands full sweeping bends of the reknowned Targa High Country route between Whitfield and Mansfield. Then it's an easy trip home through the luscious ferns and gum trees of Flowerdale and Whittlesea. We end up on the ring road to make it easier for us get home.There are alot of other ways to get home from Mansfield, so feel free to take an alternative route home if it suits you.Please be aware there are some incredible twisties on this route - best let any passangers know of potential motion sickness. Also, please ensure you have a contigency plan if you have a breakdown - like a mate who is willing to stay with you if necessary or Roadside Assistance. And it might be a good thing not to have anything critical to do on Monday incase you need that extra day to get home for some reason DURATION: 2 Days - Saturday and Sunday. As a courtesy to your fellow cruisers, please have a full tank at your first meet points. This is a long cruise - and it should go without saying that you can join/leave at anytime. 98 RON is not available whilst in the VIC Alpine National Park, so ensure you fill up with Caltex Vortex 98 RON at Bright on Saturday lunch and Sunday lunch. MEET: Depart 8am BP 1015 Hume Highway, Wallan VICROUTE: SaturdayBogong, Falls Creek and Mt Hotham Terrain Close UpSundayACCOMODATION:You must book your own accommodation in Omeo for Saturday 26 March 2011 night. Book directly with the motel below if you would like to stay with the rest of us. We have organised a special rate at this motel if you quote you're from FordXR6Turbo.com.Omeo Motel (right next door to the Hilltop Hotel booked for dinner that night but please book early - don't leave it to the last minute as Autumn is a popular time for visiting Omeo)Omeo MotelAndrew Cogger & Margie Reardon43 Park StOmeo VIC 3898Ph 03 5159 1297Email omeomotel@bigpond.comWeb www.omeomotel.com.auOne Person Room - Single Double Bed for 1 person $75Couple Room - Single Double Bed but for 2 people $89orHilltop Hotel (Rockastansky said he was able to book a single room for $40)Contact Person: Daniel and Lainie107 Day Avenue, Omeo, VicPh 03 5159 1303 Email thehilltophotel@bigpond.com.auWeb http://www.omeoregion.com.au/index.php?option=com_sobi2&sobi2Task=sobi2Details&catid=9&sobi2Id=6&Itemid=25Dinner has been booked into the Hilltop Hotel for us on Saturday night. For Sunday morning, make your way into the town to the Omeo bakery but please bare in mind we plan to leave Omeo about 9am.FUEL:A fair bit of fuel will be required for the drive during the 2 days. Please ensure you are topped at the meet points and have enough fuel to complete the legs (so best to fuel up when others do).WallanBP Ultimate 98 RONGlenrowanBP Ultimate 98 RONBrightCaltex Vortex 98 RONMt BeautyCaltex Vortex 98 RONOmeoOnly has Mobil 95 RON - there is no 98 RON in Omeo.MansfieldBP Ultimate 98 RONBRING:Strongly recommended (almost mandatory due to lack of mobilephone coverage in VIC Alpine National Park), UHF 40 channel CB Radio to keep across road hazards and general chatter. EvilDaifu has a few CBs for free loan on the cruise if anyone is interested - just PM EvilDaifu to reserve one.Optional GPS so you know where you are, where you been and how to get where you wanna go Camera for the photo opps and the views.Don't forget to bring extra batteries for your CB and camera - something makes me think we'd be chewing through the batteries on this cruise Sunnies Warm clothes - though it's March, it's still an alpine region and who'd believe it would be snowing up Mt Hotham 5 days before Christmas !!!. 3M clear contact tape (from auto stores) for your bonnet lips and maybe fog lights to protect against stone chips and cracks. Cro did a write up about it on the forum.If you have an edit - maybe your flash boxes incase you need it - don't laugh I remember one member had to drop his tune back to stock because his car suffered a mild case of bad fuel on the recent Snowy cruise Spare car keys MOBILE COVERAGE:Telstra CoverageOptus CoverageRULES: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 Radios - 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. Onus is on the owner/driver to ensure their vehicle is safe to drive on public roads and meets State road traffic authority laws.7. Please ensure you have a contingency plan if you have a breakdown or unnecessarily delayed. e.g. Roadside Assistance or a mate in another car who is willing to stay with you if necessary.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).Emergency NumbersRACV Roadside Assistance ph 13 72 28Police ph 000Ambulance ph 000Fire ph 000CFA VIC ph 000Victorian Bushfire Information ph 1800 240 667VIC Wildlife Emergency ph 1300 094 535VicRoads HazardReport Hazard ph 13 11 70Information ph 13 11 71Tow TrucksAlpine Towing & Auto Repairs 38 Churchill Ave, Bright VIC 3741 ph: 0419 155 702 Bright Automotive & Towing Pty Ltd 44 Churchill Ave, Bright VIC 3741ph: (03) 5755 2149 Bright RACV ph: (03) 5750 1230 Cobbers Towing Service 1 Toner Ave, Myrtleford VIC 3737ph: (03) 5751 1666 Mount Beauty Auto Repairs 229 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South VIC 3698ph: (03) 5754 1366 RACV - Bright Depot 44 Churchill Ave, Bright VIC 3741 ph: (03) 5750 1230 CRUISE LIST:1. EvilDaifu (booked in)2. Rudiger (booked in)3. Rusty XR6T (booked in)4. cruiser855. Rockatansky (booked in)6. Rusty's Partner XR5TMaybes:YoshiGR8XR6So post up below if you're coming or would like to come - it's a good way to meet your fellow FordXR6Turbo.com enthusiasts and enjoy the rush of rumbling through in a line of XRs Edited 19/03/11 11:36 AM by EvilDaifu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudiger All round good guy! Lifetime Members 1,122 Member For: 16y 6m 19d Gender: Male Location: Greenvale, Victoria Posted 21/12/10 12:44 PM Share Posted 21/12/10 12:44 PM (edited) I'll give you the pleasure of adding me in Gary. Bloody HOOT!!!!!Mate you put me to shame. Excellent work. Pin point detail as usual. I'm a definate mate.Ya had to add the spare care keys!!!! Well at least I'll be remembered for something. Good idea though. Edited 21/12/10 12:56 PM by Rudiger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 3m 23d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 21/12/10 12:56 PM Author Share Posted 21/12/10 12:56 PM Mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty XR6T Donating Members 516 Member For: 14y 7m 28d Gender: Male Posted 21/12/10 10:17 PM Share Posted 21/12/10 10:17 PM holy crap that's big, there is no way in hell im missing this so put me on the confirmed list please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 7m 2d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 21/12/10 11:14 PM Share Posted 21/12/10 11:14 PM It's sad that I already know I can't make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudiger All round good guy! Lifetime Members 1,122 Member For: 16y 6m 19d Gender: Male Location: Greenvale, Victoria Posted 21/12/10 11:30 PM Share Posted 21/12/10 11:30 PM Put me down as Booked in.Now just a word of warning to any "Maybes"If you book in, Andrew at the Motel said they have a 48 hours cancellation policy. So if you book in then decide on the Friday night your not going, you may have to pay for the room anyway.So we is ALL GO!Shame ya can't come Adam. Thought youd be next on the list Rusty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty XR6T Donating Members 516 Member For: 14y 7m 28d Gender: Male Posted 21/12/10 11:38 PM Share Posted 21/12/10 11:38 PM im all booked in!spare car keys that's gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 3m 23d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 21/12/10 11:45 PM Author Share Posted 21/12/10 11:45 PM (edited) Mate!It's sad that I already know I can't make it. If they give you a weekend off, maybe time it to fly back on a cheapie fare and jump in your car to join us Am sure there would be some awesome photo opportunities for you Edited 29/12/10 12:15 AM by Dagabond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 7m 3d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 21/12/10 11:55 PM Share Posted 21/12/10 11:55 PM Wow Gary...looks like another poorly organised cruise. Fck this looks good. Shame it's all the way down the arse end of the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 7m 2d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 22/12/10 12:52 AM Share Posted 22/12/10 12:52 AM If they give you a weekend off, maybe time it to fly back on a cheapie fare and jump in your car to join us Am sure there would be some awesome photo opportunities for you Wouldn't work. Finish at 16:30 Friday afternoon and have to be back there 07:30 Monday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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