EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 3m 14d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 02/04/12 12:27 PM Share Posted 02/04/12 12:27 PM Wisemans Ferry Weeknight Cruise - April 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: Thursday 5 April 2012 CANCELLEDMEET: Depart 9pm Maccas, Cnr New Line Rd & Old Northern Rd, Dural (meet up there from 8am onwards)DESCRIPTION:Well fellas and gals, I'm visiting Sydney for work but thought why not check out the famous Wisemans Ferry that everyone speaks highly of Am one for sharing the love around so thought - well wonder if anyone else wants to come along Anyway, it's about 146km Maccas Dural start to Maccas Mt Colah finish and about 2 hrs 15 min. I've never driven the route before so hoping some of the more experienced members on here who have done it before can lend a helping hand in showing the way :biggthumpup: I'm also keen to hear of any hazards that we should be aware of - like wildlife etc.Starts at Maccas in Dural, heads up to Wisemans Ferry. Ferry is free and runs 24/7 but I don't know how long we will have to wait for it to cross (does someone know?). Then its up to Central Mangrove and then down to Calga to meet the freeway. Those of you so inclined can finish up at the Maccas at Mt Colah (or wherever you decide to pull-over to say byes) but I'll be heading northwards to Newcastle from the Calga turnpike.BRING:Strongly recommended 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 with flash for the photo opps.Warm clothes - expect it to be cold but there is a high over the are area that night.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 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 NumbersNRMA ph 13 11 11Police ph 000Ambulance ph 000Fire ph 000Bushfire Information phWildlife Emergency phCRUISE LIST:1. EvilDaifu2. XRFOOL3. Kroozin4. potty5. HER-XRT6. BionicXR6TMaybes:So 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kroozin Menace Donating Members 1,990 Member For: 13y 6m 29d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 03/04/12 03:22 AM Share Posted 03/04/12 03:22 AM The ferry is pretty quick also takes 9-12 cars at a time if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buf-Phoon loitering with intent Lifetime Members 13,318 Member For: 21y 3m Gender: Male Location: Zombie Birdhouse Posted 03/04/12 03:37 AM Share Posted 03/04/12 03:37 AM not a bad run Gaz, I would however suggest a local lead the way through the twisties.Crossed up and smoke is not for everyone.Paul's skid across the bridge wasn't bad.eitherA feed at the Wisemans Ferry Pub is worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 3m 14d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 03/04/12 01:23 PM Author Share Posted 03/04/12 01:23 PM mateYep, hopin one of the locals would lead the way. And if the pub is open that late - for sure would be good to take a little break there Farrk it was hot in Parramatta today - 29 deg C :sungum: And so balmy tonight - wish I had a beer in my hand So hopin it's gonna be nice and balmy on Thu night as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kroozin Menace Donating Members 1,990 Member For: 13y 6m 29d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 04/04/12 09:53 AM Share Posted 04/04/12 09:53 AM I'm getting cold feet with this double demerits buizo... Likely this could be postponed?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 3m 14d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 04/04/12 10:16 AM Author Share Posted 04/04/12 10:16 AM Well I don't plan to be driving at any pace as it is my first time through the area. I need to be up in Newcastle anway so I still intend on doing the route Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRFOOL Donating Members 65 Member For: 13y 9m 16d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle Posted 04/04/12 10:21 AM Share Posted 04/04/12 10:21 AM is your car going to behave this time gaz ?, or is it only the snowy run it plays up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 3m 14d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 04/04/12 10:51 AM Author Share Posted 04/04/12 10:51 AM So just wondering if those on the list are still coming along? An if others interested - just post up since I cleaned out all that crap in my K&N air filter before the VIC Alpine cruise a few weeks ago - it's been runnin like a dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HER-XRT Donating Members 261 Member For: 13y 9m 11d Gender: Female Location: Werribee, Victoria Posted 04/04/12 12:07 PM Share Posted 04/04/12 12:07 PM I'm gonna have to pass on this...CRAP! Was looking forward to a drive too.Sorry guys - drive safe and Gary - will catch ya next time I'm down in Melbourne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kroozin Menace Donating Members 1,990 Member For: 13y 6m 29d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 04/04/12 12:16 PM Share Posted 04/04/12 12:16 PM Sorry guys I'm out too.. Have a good one. Keen on the next non-double demerit cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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