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LRD414
6th October 2015, 09:28 PM
I was lucky enough to spend the one year anniversary for the D4 on Moreton Island for the long weekend, camping with my wife.

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Creek near Blue Lagoon campsite.

No better way to mark the occasion than being in an amazing place and experiencing things that are really made possible by having a 4WD.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/843.jpg
Eastern Beach, Moreton Island. 5:30pm

But also a 4WD that is capable and comfortable in virtually any situation, including everything from touring around Australia (only around Qld so far), to 4WD'ing for fun, to perhaps most importantly being our only car living a normal suburban life in a big city.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/04/774.jpg
We don't let her jump up to the tailgate anymore. 13yo is elderly.

Anyway, I don't have anything particularly insightful to say. Just wanted to mark the occasion in a place where I'm certain there's a few other people that feel the same way.:cool:
I still get a kick out of driving it virtually every time I get in, whether it's going down to the shops or going to Cape York.

And finally, there is absolutely no doubt that membership of this forum has enhanced my ownership experience.

Cheers,
Scott
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members-rides/225222-scotts-discovery-4-a.html

Ean Austral
6th October 2015, 09:44 PM
They call it the permagrin... you know what I mean..




Keep enjoying the ride, and thanks again for the excellent cape trip report.




Cheers Ean

Redback
7th October 2015, 06:38 AM
Always wanted to go to Moreton, have heard good things about the place and not that crowded from what I've heard.

Our dog is elderly also(14yrs)she now waits for a boost up into the car, smart dog:D

LRD414
7th October 2015, 11:03 AM
Always wanted to go to Moreton, have heard good things about the place and not that crowded from what I've heard.

Our dog is elderly also(14yrs)she now waits for a boost up into the car, smart dog:D
I'm going to do a little trip report Baz. It's a fantastic little "mini-me" version of Fraser. Even on a long weekend it was not crowded away from the Tangalooma resort.

Cheers,
Scott

Meken
7th October 2015, 07:39 PM
What does the barge cost and how long is the trip - assuming you left from pinkenba? How hard / easy was the exit off the barge

Bytemrk
7th October 2015, 07:54 PM
Moreton is still on my to do list.

Great to see you out enjoying the vehicle.... the enthusiasm for these things is kind of infectious. :D

LRD414
7th October 2015, 10:08 PM
What does the barge cost and how long is the trip - assuming you left from pinkenba? How hard / easy was the exit off the barge
Just did up a little trip report here:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/queensland-reports/226353-qld-moreton-island-long-weekend.html

Cheers,
Scott