EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 3m 27d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 09/02/12 12:06 PM Share Posted 09/02/12 12:06 PM (edited) VIC Alpine Cruise 2012Updates 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 24 - Sunday 25 March 2012TIME:Depart 7am 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 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 pretty 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. This year we'll take a breather break to stroll down to scenic Wallis' hut - a living museum just off track. Anyway, pace yourselves because the road into Omeo is just as challenging as the curves earlier in the day (just ask smokin brakes Rusty!). 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 its a 9am departure 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. After a late lunch in Mansfield - it's an easy trip home through the luscious ferns and gum trees towards Whittlesea. From there, 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, and westy lads may prefer to take the Hume Freeway home as a faster route.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,Last year's cruise 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 7am 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 24 March 2012 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 $75 (quote FordXR6Turbo.com)Couple Room - Single Double Bed but for 2 people $89 (quote FordXR6Turbo.com)Alternative accomodation (as the Omeo Motel is getting booked out) is in the actual pub we are having dinner in:Hilltop HotelContact Person: Daniel and LainieAddress: 107 Day Avenue, Omeo, VicPh: 03 5159 1303Email: thehilltophotel@bigpond.com.auSingle Room $40 (shared bathroom)Double Room $70 (shared bathroom)Dinner has been booked into the Hilltop Hotel for us on Saturday night which is right next door to the Omeo Motel. Beware of the pool table - it's hard to keep your eyes on the balls! 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.If you have an edit - maybe your flash boxes incase you need it - don't laugh 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 Repairs38 Churchill Ave, Bright VIC 3741ph: 0419 155 702Bright Automotive & Towing Pty Ltd44 Churchill Ave, Bright VIC 3741 - get directionsph: (03) 5755 2149Bright RACVph: (03) 5750 1230Cobbers Towing Service1 Toner Ave, Myrtleford VIC 3737 - get directionsph: (03) 5751 1666Mount Beauty Auto Repairs229 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South VIC 3698 - get directionsph: (03) 5754 1366RACV - Bright Depot44 Churchill Ave, Bright VIC 3741 - get directionsph: (03) 5750 1230CRUISE LIST:1. EvilDaifu (booked in)2. STAINOnegger (you may know him as bear grills - sleepin on the grass - protectin our cars )3. TRA1NR (the gas mobile)4. adie (booked in) (riding shotgun - would like some volunteers)5. dre (booked in)6. Paulie22567. daztbo (booked in and lookin for someone to ride gunshot with him)8. zeke6 (booked in)9. _Velocity_ (and his brother)Maybes:1. Grovsta2. Maddo3. JulzC4. Rudiger5 RustyXR6So 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 05/03/12 08:59 AM by EvilDaifu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adie Not pregnant Donating Members 2,238 Member For: 12y 11m 25d Gender: Female Location: Melbourne Posted 10/02/12 04:05 AM Share Posted 10/02/12 04:05 AM I'm a maybe for now. Would love to come with, but as a passenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STAINLESS again plz You've changed man.... Donating Members 8,142 Member For: 13y 11m 5d Gender: Male Location: 2 Fuchsia Court, Narre Warren. 3805 Posted 10/02/12 05:48 AM Share Posted 10/02/12 05:48 AM (edited) Im a definate if no rapers are going.Gary could you please add to your post "No Rapers"I think it would be lots better without rapers. Edited 10/02/12 05:50 AM by STAINOnegger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRA1NR Pitlane Member Donating Members 2,886 Member For: 17y 7m 1d Gender: Male Location: Pakenham, Victoria Posted 10/02/12 08:10 AM Share Posted 10/02/12 08:10 AM hey Gary I am interested, do you know if gas is available at the petrol stops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 7m 7d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 10/02/12 08:23 AM Share Posted 10/02/12 08:23 AM I think you'll be ok. BBQ's are popular in the country too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRA1NR Pitlane Member Donating Members 2,886 Member For: 17y 7m 1d Gender: Male Location: Pakenham, Victoria Posted 10/02/12 08:24 AM Share Posted 10/02/12 08:24 AM yeah should be, the towns I have been in that are listed have gas, might have to switch to petrol for some of the longer stretches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 3m 27d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 10/02/12 10:47 AM Author Share Posted 10/02/12 10:47 AM Hey fellas and gal,Updated first post - yeah most of the places we will visit should have LPG. But I think you were saying mate you go through it faster litres / 100km so I haven't yet checked on the smaller towns if they have gas yet. Think you said you could do duel fuel so that will help I guess. Usually on these longer cruises - I carry a 10 litre jerry can of 98 RON anyway. Rudiger did as well last year. So for those coming along, if one or 2 of us carry some extra fuel - that should help. Omeo has 98 RON now by the way.Adie, shouldn't have any issues car hopping - pretty much everyone is obliging on these cruises. Just that I couldn't do it cos I'd be spewing (literally ) if I sat gunshot in the twisities Shall bring a bottle of port as well like last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grovsta Member 34 Member For: 12y 11m 3d Posted 10/02/12 04:46 PM Share Posted 10/02/12 04:46 PM Throw me on the maybe list. Sounds like a good weekend , with some good twistie sections . Thanks . Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adie Not pregnant Donating Members 2,238 Member For: 12y 11m 25d Gender: Female Location: Melbourne Posted 12/02/12 05:25 AM Share Posted 12/02/12 05:25 AM After today's cruise I will defiantly be riding shotgun for the alpine one. Played catchup the entire time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dre Resident idiot. Donating Members 2,068 Member For: 14y 2m 12d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 12/02/12 05:30 AM Share Posted 12/02/12 05:30 AM I'm keen now to go now, will check my work schedule when I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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