Author Topic: 'BIKE TRIP' (Read 5010 times)

aussiebandit · « **on:** March 28, 2007, 08:57:01 AM »

A couple of the Redbacks, Shane and Mark, remember Mark, he's the one that was very very very very ill on Saturday morning, anyway they are trying to organise an overnight ride, well a couple of overnight rides all in a row. Part of the ride passes through your neck of the woods down to Portland. Let me know if you are at all interested and I'll let the guys know that you may join us at Sorento. The Treasurer and I have given a definite maybe - depends on work and money commitments.....

The only change I've suggested is instead of going through Geelong to Torquay, head through Ocean Grove-Barwon Heads.

Date of Departure : Sat 3rd of November 2007
Date of Return : Sat 10th of November 2007
Total Kms : Approximately 2608km

DAY ONE
Approximately at 9.30 am leave Macdonalds Kooringal to head to Batemans Bay, via Murrumbateman, Bungendore, stopping for fuel and lunch as required, depending on capabilities of bike and rider. Arrive mid afternoon.
This is approximately 400kms.

DAY TWO
Approximately 9.30am leave Batemans Bay heading south along Princess Highway to Orbost. Again stopping for fuel and lunch as required. Arrive mid afternoon.
This is approximately 400kms.

DAY THREE
Leave Orbost heading south west to Mornington Penninsula .stay on Princess Highway till Dandenong, then head down to Peninsula. Fuel and lunch stops as required.
This is approximately 339kms.

DAY FOUR
Catch ferry to Queenscliff? (1.5-2hr trip).
Get off ferry at Queenscliff head to Geelong then to Torquay to join the Great Ocean Road.Continue on this road to Port Campbell . Again stopping for fuel and lunch.
This is approximately 256kms.

DAY FIVE
Leave Port Campbell heading west along the Great Ocean Road to Warrnambool. Join the Princess Highway to Mount Gambier riding through Port Fairy, Portland etc. This will take us into South Australia. Head north to Penola.. In Penola there are plenty of Wineries for those wishing to visit them. Stopping for fuel and lunch, as required.
This is approximately 330kms

DAY SIX
From Penola head north to Naracoorte. Join the Wimmera Highway and head to St Arnaud via Edenhope and Horsham. Head to Wedderburn. Turn onto Calder Highway to Bendigo. Join Midland Highway then Northern Highway To Echuca. Fuel and lunch as required.
This is approximately 533kms.

DAY SEVEN
Leave Echuca and head to Wagga Wagga, via Deniliquin, Jerilderie, Urana, Lockart, The Rock Wagga Wagga.
This is approximately 350kms

This whole trip is approximately 2608kms
This whole trip can be left to some minor adjustments as the need arises in regards to road conditions, or any sights that may need to be viewed.
Pub rooms will; be approximately $20.00 each per night.
Ferry will cost approximately ?
Food is to the cost of the individual

(Accommodation at each location still to be 100% verified. Ferry cost still to be established)

Mornington pe. Caravan park. For 12 people need three cabins at a cost of $140.00 per cabin. $35.00 each

Ferry for vehicle up to 5.5metres with driver is $48.50
Adult passenger with vehicle is $6.50

B6mick · « **Reply #1 on:** April 02, 2007, 08:03:03 PM »

Sounds like a good one, will see how things eventuate.

Might have to meet up with ya's all at Orbost, and roll with ya back to Melb.

aussiebandit · « **Reply #2 on:** April 02, 2007, 09:41:01 PM »

I'll let the guys know, and I'll keep you up to date with any changes etc.....

B6mick · « **Reply #3 on:** April 03, 2007, 04:28:23 AM »

If I can be so bold, ok I am. I used to live at Portland when Alcoa was being built. Instead of staying on Hwy 1 from Portland to Mt Gambier, go via Nelson it’s a few K’s longer, but the scenery is much much better. I have not traveled that road for 20 odd years, back then it was excellent and it would run a close 2nd to gods road, in fact a lot like the Snowy Mtns Hwy. Yes that fast. And the Nelson Hotel was a good one. Watch out if you guys used the Great Ocean rd, the scenery is still great, but it’s about the only thing still great about it. Fun factor marginally better than the doom Hwy, all 80 kph. May I also suggest when heading back up north, going via the Grampians, much higher fun factors, thru to Stawell, Marybourgh, Maldon, thru to Echuca. Anything North of Penola starts to get damm right boring, whilst traveling under 200 kph.

aussiebandit · « **Reply #4 on:** April 03, 2007, 08:49:22 AM »

I'd forgotten about Nelson. We passed through there once on holiday when I was a kid - about 30 years ago. I'll certainly pass it on.

aussiebandit · « **Reply #5 on:** April 04, 2007, 07:16:16 AM »

Change in plans - apparently the last couple of days coincide with the Snowy ride.

Shanes says you're more than welcome to join us - even if only for part of the ride.

Below is the ammended ride - days 1,2 and 3 remain unchanged.

DAY ONE
3rd Nov
Approximately at 9.30 am leave Macdonalds Kooringal to head to Batemans Bay, via Murrumbateman, Bungendore, stopping for fuel and lunch as required, depending on capabilities of bike and rider. Arrive mid afternoon.
This is approximately 400kms.

DAY TWO
4th Nov
Approximately 9.30am leave Batemans Bay heading south along Princess Highway to Orbost. Again stopping for fuel and lunch as required. Arrive mid afternoon.
This is approximately 400kms.

DAY THREE
5th Nov
Leave Orbost heading south west to Mornington Penninsula .stay on Princess Highway till Dandenong, then head down to Peninsula. Fuel and lunch stops as required.
This is approximately 339kms.

DAY FOUR
6th Nov
Catch ferry to Queenscliff? (40 – 60min trip).
Get off ferry at Queenscliff head to Barwon Heads then to Mount Duneed, and turn left onto Surfcoast Hwy to Torquay. Join the Great Ocean Road. Continue on this road to Port Campbell . From here head north to Camperdown , stopping at Lismore for the night. Again stopping for fuel and lunch. This is approximately 347kms.

DAY FIVE
7th Nov
Leave Lismore and head about 70kms to Ballarat, then follow the Midland Hwy 50kms to Daylesford. From here head east to Kyneton about 41kms away along minor roads. Cross the Caldur Hwy and head north 28kms to Redesdale.Take the road to your left and ride past Lake Eppalock to Axedale, about 31kms. Turn left onto Mcivor Hwy and travel a further 21kms to Bendigo. Return to the Midland hwy and head about 100kms Echuca. Here there are wineries to visit for those that wish to do so..
This is approximately 341kms

DAY SIX
8th Nov
Leave Echuca and head along Murry Valley Hwy for about 35kms and turn right to Shepparton about another 37kms. Join the Midland Hwy for 61kms to Benalla. Join the Hume Fwy for 45kms to Wangaratta. Go through Wangratta until you turn right at Ovens Hwy and head 80kms to Bright. Continue through Bright to Mount Beauty 31kms later.Turn left onto the Kiewa Valley Hwy to Kiewa about 62kms.Turn right at Kiewa tavel for 7kms then left for a further 2kms to join Murray Valley Hwy. turn right here travel 11kms to Tallangatta.
This is approximately 371kms

DAY SEVEN
9th nov
Leave Tallangatta. For those wishing to participate in the Snowy Ride can continue from here to Kosciusko. Those not going on Snowy Ride are able to head back to Wagga Wagga via Albury, Culcairn, Henty etc
This distance will vary as to where you are going About 200kms.

B6mick · « **Reply #6 on:** April 08, 2007, 11:37:42 AM »

Hmmm the snowy ride, yes its been a few years since I last made it up there, will see how I can wangle the Orbost to melb leg and then try and catch up for the snowy leg

Just luv that, alphine way...... Very high fun factors,

aussiebandit · « **Reply #7 on:** April 07, 2007, 09:08:08 PM »

The Treasurer just reminded me that money will be fairly tight in November.

1. Niece getting married in September - Trip to Melbourne
2. Eldest turning 18 late October (almost November)

Chances of me having money to go on a BIG ride in November, Buckley's.

Jeez I hate it when she's right.....