National Cruise

mxysxy · Post by **mxysxy** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 3:03 pm

I have done a previous return trip to Jindabyne and Canberra from Melbourne, going through over Cooma.
I would commit to this trip as I have enjoyed it so much last time.
Not sure of the way VIC attendees will follow, however, I will definitely go through the Great Alpine Road. It is the best winding roads I have ever come across till now.
Incredible scenery and Month Kosciuszko on the way. Almost no incoming traffic at all.
%100 satisfaction guaranteed.

akuma3 · Post by **akuma3** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 4:59 pm

well consider i'll dress her up with white seat cover soon she'll look sexy so interior is "yummy", hmmm *thinking* hmmm ... still thinking ... 6 hours ... petrol price *thinking*

Post by **Supplanter** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 6:23 pm

As far as I can remember none of the cars that went to Mallacoota had any engine trouble.

I might be in.

I think it is best if the trip doesn't coincide with exams or the 2 weeks preceding like it did last time (I seem to remember Nimz and her friends with the books out instead of doing FTO stuff... and me not studying at all that weekend

).

Jase · Post by **Jase** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 7:43 pm

I've been to Jindy heaps of times. You guys will love it. Guess us cane toads will have to wait for one a bit closer to home.

mrx · Post by **mrx** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 7:46 pm

Definitely in - even from Adelaide!

Was simply awesome last time - Malacoota.

If anyone can make it - you seriously have to attend. Great people, fantastic cars, lots of great memories!

mell · Post by **mell** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 7:59 pm

ill come.....because i can...hehe i have nothing to do...no skool no nothing...holidays.............yay!

have to get a fair few ppl together though to make it worth while

but im definatly in.

GoldFTO · Post by **GoldFTO** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 9:53 pm

umm how far is this place from adelaide???

sound slike an awesome and fun trip to go on and all you guys sound lik kool people to cum on a trip with!!!

also i need a date on when it's going to be...thank you!!!

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 9:56 pm

Well maybe the S.A boys & gals can team up with the VIC boys & gals here, & we can have a mini multi-state cruise to Jindy

spetz · Post by **spetz** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:27 pm

And what time next year is this gonna be?

If it's in winter time does it snow up there?

mell · Post by **mell** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:43 pm

GoldFTO wrote:umm how far is this place from adelaide???

sound slike an awesome and fun trip to go on and all you guys sound lik kool people to cum on a trip with!!!

also i need a date on when it's going to be...thank you!!!

hehe u just wanna come coz im going.....

don't worry ill take your car n u can take mine....

manual cars are fun....

Post by **Bennoz** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 11:39 pm

Mentally planning for about April-May next year. You dont wanna be cruising around this area in the middle of winter... traffic is horrific with snow bound people. 4 wheelers & roof racks everywhere. And I dont know many FTO owners that want to be whacking chains on!

It does snow there in the winter from Late June / July through to September.

During non ski season its a nice quiet place... where we can enjoy the bendy roads

mell · Post by **mell** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 2:05 am

sorry to poo on your parade but it would have to be during study holidays
..
i would really like to go but 2nd yr of yr 12 next yr so can only go in holidays

mrx · Post by **mrx** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 7:37 am

Can I put in a vote for NOT APRIL!!!

Probably going to be OS for all of that. Would hate to miss out

BuCkEt · Post by **BuCkEt** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 11:24 am

Mentally planning for about April-May next year. You dont wanna be cruising around this area in the middle of winter... traffic is horrific with snow bound people.

Not to mention the HOOOOGE police presence that works it's way their during that time.

And yes, if it's during winter the roads will be covered in snow, Jindabyne is after all the central hub for most of the areas ski resorts.

Post by **kazbah** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 11:36 am

I'm easy on dates, May sounds a goer, are there school hols in May, anyone?

tarkus · Post by **tarkus** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 12:18 pm

the old fart is very interested in going.

where did the 6 hours drive come from? I have just done a "whereis" route map and it said 600 kms 12 hours drive? That was Lilydale (eastern subs) to Jindabyne.

CYA Tarkus

Post by **kazbah** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 12:28 pm

tarkus wrote:the old fart is very interested in going.

where did the 6 hours drive come from? I have just done a "whereis" route map and it said 600 kms 12 hours drive? That was Lilydale (eastern subs) to Jindabyne.

CYA Tarkus

HUH? 12 hrs for 600 k/m that means you would be traveling at 50km/hr

Post by **dstocks** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 12:42 pm

Dont want to scare people, but.....

Be a little careful with May. I used to do a fair bit of downhill skiing up there and I have gone skiing in May before. There have been early dumps in the past that have dumped snow as low down as Cooma during May.... Probably not much of a chance if going no higher than Jindabyne, but if you intend to venture up into the Thredbo area be prepared for some ice/snow

........

BuCkEt · Post by **BuCkEt** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 12:44 pm

Hehehe, it's 8 hours from Canberra to Melb going north.

Jindy is two hours South of Canberra.

8 - 2 = 6

tarkus · Post by **tarkus** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 12:53 pm

do the check at whereis.com.au, Lilydale VIC to Jindabyne NSW.

and do not forget you cannot average 100kms/hour when the limit is 100!

if you can average 70kms/hour over a 500 / 600 km run you are doing real well.

don't forget the old fart needs his toilet stops.

Tarkus