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GeriFix · 02-12-2008, 04:21 AM

Don't know if the markers will work on the linked map. It is about 140km through the National Park, along the coast, then up to Mittagong/Bowral.

http://maps.google.com.au/maps/mm?hl...&t=h&z=10&om=0

Nope, markers weren't retained, so here's a screen dump:

OzStriker · 02-12-2008, 04:32 PM

Mmmmm twisty goodness!!!

astra · 02-12-2008, 06:10 PM

If everyone decides to go ahead with this cruise, I might leave you guys at Woollongong... Uni will have started again by then, and no doubt I will have assignments to do...

GeriFix · 02-13-2008, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by astra

If everyone decides to go ahead with this cruise, I might leave you guys at Woollongong... Uni will have started again by then, and no doubt I will have assignments to do...

You girly swat.

GeriFix · 02-13-2008, 03:20 AM

Through the National Park, along the coast, up toward Wilton, back to the coast and home through the National Park.

BLOWN · 02-14-2008, 07:13 PM

Yeah the Gong drive is always nice. I reckon we should organise for the Gong by the Natio run. Then on the day see who is keen for Kangaroo valley or just the Natio down and back. What does everyone think??

GeriFix · 02-14-2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BLOWN

Yeah the Gong drive is always nice. I reckon we should organise for the Gong by the Natio run. Then on the day see who is keen for Kangaroo valley or just the Natio down and back. What does everyone think??

I'm happy with that.

Ninjaoz · 02-21-2008, 01:40 AM

I live in the Shire, 10 mins away from the National park.

I'd love to come along with you guys!!

1q2w3e4r · 02-21-2008, 01:43 AM

You should dude! It's not a closed knit thing everyone's welcome!

Ninjaoz · 02-21-2008, 01:49 AM

gotta love the Nasho run...

i might drive my old crappy E36er if thats okay with everyone, we are still in the process of running-in our '08 X3.

astra · 02-21-2008, 03:04 AM

We had a couple of e36's last time

I have a few alternate routes and destinations if anyone is interested? One is quite a short one though, as oposed to something that will take all day... And the other is a nice drive too, also not too long

A run from Homebush, Olympic Park (as it is pretty central in Sydney), to Windsor for some good food and desert

For those of you who haven't been to Windsor before, click here... It's a nice town

This cruise would most likely take about an hour, not including lunch of course!

Or alternatively a cruise from Homebush to Balmoral Beach, and have some food there. Also a nice spot! Do any locals know a good post? Heard anything about Awaba?

Those of you who live around the beaches could meet us there if you didn't wanna drive the 20 mins out

As a sugestion, we could keep the date of either march 8 or 9 for this? What does everyone think?

Ninjaoz · 02-21-2008, 05:19 AM

ok thats good to hear Astra! glad i aint the only one...

re route, may i suggest to meet at Krispy Kreme in Mascot and follow by a nice drive to Wollongong via Royal National Park..stop over at the lighthouse for a photoshoot, lunch etc.

8/9th March is suitable for me

astra · 02-21-2008, 05:49 AM

Not going to be able to make it to woollongong

Ninjaoz · 02-21-2008, 06:04 AM

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Not going to be able to make it to woollongong

we can stop at Bald Hill in Stanwell Park if you dont wanna drive all the way to the Gong.

that said for those who are keen, it'd be a nice drive through Macquarie Pass and stop over at the Robertson Pie shop for their famous pies!

anyway i'm easy, don't mind to drive up to the Northern Beaches either.

Chris.G · 02-21-2008, 06:43 AM

Im up for Balmoral beach as long as the meet is not on a sunday i should be fine.

GeriFix · 02-21-2008, 07:10 AM

I'm up for any drive

It's a pity you couldn't make the 'Gong drive astra. I like Ninja333's suggestions to flesh it out. Mascot to Robertson is about 140kms.

Balmoral Beach is a nice destination, but not much of a drive. Don't know much about Awaba except it's across the road from the beach. I've only ever been to Bather's Pavillion and Watermark down there, which both look directly over the beach.

1q2w3e4r · 02-21-2008, 02:10 PM

Yeah I was keen on the Gong drive with some mates, wanted to show the Mrs the Sydney to Gong bike ride. Maybe some other time then.

Awaba's okay, nothing great. But a good spot to grab a coffee, its busy with locals on the weekends though

astra · 02-21-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris.G

Im up for Balmoral beach as long as the meet is not on a sunday i should be fine.

How about Saturday the 8th of March?

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Originally Posted by GeriFix

I'm up for any drive

It's a pity you couldn't make the 'Gong drive astra.

Balmoral Beach is a nice destination, but not much of a drive. Don't know much about Awaba except it's across the road from the beach. I've only ever been to Bather's Pavillion and Watermark down there, which both look directly over the beach.

Cool

I know it is a shame...

Was just thinking Balmoral cos it is a nice spot, and on short notice, it's hard to organise something for a long trip...

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Originally Posted by 1q2w3e4r

Awaba's okay, nothing great. But a good spot to grab a coffee, its busy with locals on the weekends though

Ok, good to know

RN318 · 02-21-2008, 06:41 PM

Saturday 8th March is good for me, can't do Sunday.
Balmoral or Windsor sounds good. I prefer the shorter drives.
Went to Palm Beach last week, and had dinner at Newy. It was decent enough.

astra · 02-21-2008, 07:08 PM

Ok, so a few people are up for the shorter drive... For those who preffer this, should it be windsor or balmoral?

Ninjaoz · 02-21-2008, 11:50 PM

i'm not keen on Balmoral - especially the bumper-to-bumper traffics along militray rd in Cremone. not much of a cruise i guess

Chris.G · 02-22-2008, 01:21 AM

The 8th of March is impossible unfortunately. I thought we were aiming for after the 15th. Im supposed to take delivery of my baby mid march anyway.

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GeriFix Lieutenant 21 Rep 531 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E92; MG TF 160; C2 VTS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E92 [0.00]	How would this be for a start? Don't know if the markers will work on the linked map. It is about 140km through the National Park, along the coast, then up to Mittagong/Bowral. http://maps.google.com.au/maps/mm?hl...&t=h&z=10&om=0 Nope, markers weren't retained, so here's a screen dump: Attached Images Last edited by GeriFix; 02-12-2008 at 04:26 AM.. Reason: Link didn't work properly
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astra Brigadier General 94 Rep 3,748 Posts Drives: BMW 325Ci Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 325Ci Individual [0.00]	If everyone decides to go ahead with this cruise, I might leave you guys at Woollongong... Uni will have started again by then, and no doubt I will have assignments to do... __________________
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GeriFix Lieutenant 21 Rep 531 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E92; MG TF 160; C2 VTS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E92 [0.00]	Or alternatively Through the National Park, along the coast, up toward Wilton, back to the coast and home through the National Park. Attached Images
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BLOWN Private 5 Rep 97 Posts Drives: BMW E46 330Ci Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Yeah the Gong drive is always nice. I reckon we should organise for the Gong by the Natio run. Then on the day see who is keen for Kangaroo valley or just the Natio down and back. What does everyone think??
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Ninjaoz Major 79 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: E39 540i, E90 320d,F15 30d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 320d [10.00]	I live in the Shire, 10 mins away from the National park. I'd love to come along with you guys!!
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Ninjaoz Major 79 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: E39 540i, E90 320d,F15 30d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 320d [10.00]	gotta love the Nasho run... i might drive my old crappy E36er if thats okay with everyone, we are still in the process of running-in our '08 X3.
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astra Brigadier General 94 Rep 3,748 Posts Drives: BMW 325Ci Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 325Ci Individual [0.00]	We had a couple of e36's last time I have a few alternate routes and destinations if anyone is interested? One is quite a short one though, as oposed to something that will take all day... And the other is a nice drive too, also not too long A run from Homebush, Olympic Park (as it is pretty central in Sydney), to Windsor for some good food and desert For those of you who haven't been to Windsor before, click here... It's a nice town This cruise would most likely take about an hour, not including lunch of course! Or alternatively a cruise from Homebush to Balmoral Beach, and have some food there. Also a nice spot! Do any locals know a good post? Heard anything about Awaba? Those of you who live around the beaches could meet us there if you didn't wanna drive the 20 mins out As a sugestion, we could keep the date of either march 8 or 9 for this? What does everyone think? __________________
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Ninjaoz Major 79 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: E39 540i, E90 320d,F15 30d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 320d [10.00]	ok thats good to hear Astra! glad i aint the only one... re route, may i suggest to meet at Krispy Kreme in Mascot and follow by a nice drive to Wollongong via Royal National Park..stop over at the lighthouse for a photoshoot, lunch etc. 8/9th March is suitable for me
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astra Brigadier General 94 Rep 3,748 Posts Drives: BMW 325Ci Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 325Ci Individual [0.00]	Not going to be able to make it to woollongong __________________
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Chris.G Banned 105 Rep 3,120 Posts Drives: 2011 LCI MSPORT X5 30d Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Im up for Balmoral beach as long as the meet is not on a sunday i should be fine.
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GeriFix Lieutenant 21 Rep 531 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E92; MG TF 160; C2 VTS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E92 [0.00]	I'm up for any drive It's a pity you couldn't make the 'Gong drive astra. I like Ninja333's suggestions to flesh it out. Mascot to Robertson is about 140kms. Balmoral Beach is a nice destination, but not much of a drive. Don't know much about Awaba except it's across the road from the beach. I've only ever been to Bather's Pavillion and Watermark down there, which both look directly over the beach.
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1q2w3e4r Breakfast at Tiffany's 24 Rep 1,053 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Yeah I was keen on the Gong drive with some mates, wanted to show the Mrs the Sydney to Gong bike ride. Maybe some other time then. Awaba's okay, nothing great. But a good spot to grab a coffee, its busy with locals on the weekends though
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RN318 Private First Class 4 Rep 174 Posts Drives: BMW :D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Saturday 8th March is good for me, can't do Sunday. Balmoral or Windsor sounds good. I prefer the shorter drives. Went to Palm Beach last week, and had dinner at Newy. It was decent enough.
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astra Brigadier General 94 Rep 3,748 Posts Drives: BMW 325Ci Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 325Ci Individual [0.00]	Ok, so a few people are up for the shorter drive... For those who preffer this, should it be windsor or balmoral? __________________
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Ninjaoz Major 79 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: E39 540i, E90 320d,F15 30d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 320d [10.00]	i'm not keen on Balmoral - especially the bumper-to-bumper traffics along militray rd in Cremone. not much of a cruise i guess
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Chris.G Banned 105 Rep 3,120 Posts Drives: 2011 LCI MSPORT X5 30d Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	The 8th of March is impossible unfortunately. I thought we were aiming for after the 15th. Im supposed to take delivery of my baby mid march anyway.
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