EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 6m 5d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 18/01/13 11:27 AM Share Posted 18/01/13 11:27 AM VIC Alpine Cruise 2013Well - it's that time of year again Updates will be posted in this first post and the itineray may change over time as necessary - so please check back regularly on this first postDATES: Sunday 24th March - Monday 25th March 2013 CANCELLEDTIME: Depart 7am BP Wallan northbound on Hume Freeway DESCRIPTION: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. 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 A hearty country breakfast is at your leisure on the 2nd day morning provided by the Golden Age Hotel as part of your accomodation. 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 some delicious home-made ice-cream served by a delightful Norwegian lass. Provided we all didn't sleep in on Monday - there's an opportunity to do a side trip up and down Mt Buffalo. Then there's a bit of rural country roads before our lunch stop at the Whitty Cafe in Whitfield. After one of their wholesome burgers - we encounter the hands full sweeping bends of the re-knowned Targa High Country route between Whitfield and Mansfield. Afterwards - it's an easy trip home through the luscious ferns and gum trees towards Whittlesea or the Hume Freeway on our way back to Melbourne. Please be aware there are some incredible twisties on this route - best let any passangers know of potential motion sickness. Here's a vid of a past one 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 - Sunday and Monday. 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 VIC ROUTE:Sunday Bogong, Falls Creek and Mt Hotham Terrain Close Up Monday ACCOMODATION:You must book your own accommodation in Omeo for Sunday 24 March 2013 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.Golden Arms MotelNeed to quote "FordXR6Turbo" when booking to get these special room rates.190 Day Ave, OmeoPhone: 03 5159 1344Double ensuite balcony $125.00Single ensuite balony $105.00Downstairs Double ensuite $114.00Doownstairs Single ensuite $99.00 Budget Double $ 80.00Budget Single $50.00 All prices above include breakfast. Dinner will be booked in the Golden Age pub downstairs - there steaks are famous! 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 RON GlenrowanBP Ultimate 98 RON BrightCaltex Vortex 98 RON Mt BeautyCaltex Vortex 98 RON OmeoOnly has Mobil 95 RON - there is no 98 RON in Omeo. MansfieldBP Ultimate 98 RONThere is just about no E85 enroute - so please bring your own jerry cans if you need E85. BRING: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 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 NUMBERS RACV 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 094 535 VicRoads HazardReport Hazard ph 13 11 70Information ph 13 11 71 Tow TrucksAlpine Towing & Auto Repairs38 Churchill Ave, Bright VIC 3741ph: 0419 155 702 Bright Automotive & Towing Pty Ltd44 Churchill Ave, Bright VIC 3741 - get directionsph: (03) 5755 2149 Bright RACVph: (03) 5750 1230 Cobbers Towing Service1 Toner Ave, Myrtleford VIC 3737 - get directionsph: (03) 5751 1666 Mount Beauty Auto Repairs229 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South VIC 3698 - get directionsph: (03) 5754 1366 RACV - Bright Depot44 Churchill Ave, Bright VIC 3741 - get directionsph: (03) 5750 1230 CRUISE LIST:1. 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adie Not pregnant Donating Members 2,238 Member For: 13y 2m 3d Gender: Female Location: Melbourne Posted 18/01/13 11:29 AM Share Posted 18/01/13 11:29 AM Tempting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 6m 5d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 18/01/13 11:34 AM Author Share Posted 18/01/13 11:34 AM You know the roads - you know you want to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 6m 5d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 18/01/13 01:13 PM Author Share Posted 18/01/13 01:13 PM Choices choices - wish all decisions were like this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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STAINLESS again plz You've changed man.... Donating Members 8,142 Member For: 14y 1m 14d Gender: Male Location: 2 Fuchsia Court, Narre Warren. 3805 Posted 18/01/13 01:26 PM Share Posted 18/01/13 01:26 PM Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 6m 5d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 24/01/13 02:24 AM Author Share Posted 24/01/13 02:24 AM Thinking of adding a Lake Eildon ring road to the final day now that Adam said the road condition is better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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