Land Rover Jamboree

[Maggot4x4]

Jeep have one, why not Land Rover?

I was thinking about organising a Land Rover Jamboree similar to the old 4WD Clubs jamborees that used to be held in NSW.

Who would come? Is it a good idea? How much would people pay for a 3 day weekend per car?

Was thinking June long weekend as an annual event. Would have to start next year as it is too close this year.

Thoughts People?

[justinc]

Jeep have one, why not Land Rover?

I was thinking about organising a Land Rover Jamboree similar to the old 4WD Clubs jamborees that used to be held in NSW.

Who would come? Is it a good idea? How much would people pay for a 3 day weekend per car?

Was thinking June long weekend as an annual event. Would have to start next year as it is too close this year.

Thoughts People?

Good idea Ash.

Blinman has been and gone, Cooma isn't every year...how about an event geared around remote areas? Maybe a meeting at Birdsville and a few day trips to big red and the surrounding areas?


JC

[rovercare]

My thoughts? make it this year:cool:

[Maggot4x4]

My thoughts? make it this year:cool:
You wanna help organise it? :P

[discowhite]

My thoughts? make it this year:cool:

crap! that wont leave you much time to delete nana from your ipod:twisted:

cheers phil

[rovercare]

crap! that wont leave you much time to delete nana from your ipod:twisted:

cheers phil


Hey, everybody loved Nanna blasting out her tunes that night:angel:

:D

[rovercare]

You wanna help organise it? :P

Easy, Booze, Music, some where to roll a swag and a BIG fire:D

[Newbs-IIA]

I'll help organise haha, what do you want me to do? I can taste the beers to see which one we should drink :p

Where do we want to have it? Will it be state based? Queensland LandRover Jamboree sounds good

What sort of activities will there be? - can we hire a travel ramp? :D

[B92 8NW]

Hey, everybody loved Nanna blasting out her tunes that night:angel:

:D

Nana Mouskouri?

[Maggot4x4]

Good idea Ash.

Blinman has been and gone, Cooma isn't every year...how about an event geared around remote areas? Maybe a meeting at Birdsville and a few day trips to big red and the surrounding areas?


JC
Remote areas may be a little hard to organise due to the amount of pre work that would need to be done but I would love too.

[rovercare]

Nana Mouskouri?

Joke reference is here

Land Rover Owners Club of Victoria Inc :: View topic - Dissapointing (http://www.lrocv.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php't=4935&start=0)

9th post down:D

[long stroke]

I vote NSW:D
nice and central:angel:

[Mick-Kelly]

I vote Caboolture, nice and central :p:p:p:p

[B92 8NW]

Joke reference is here

Land Rover Owners Club of Victoria Inc :: View topic - Dissapointing (http://www.lrocv.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php't=4935&start=0)

9th post down:D

:eek:Didn't strike me as the Nana Mouskouri type.

[Chucaro]

Wilcannia on the banks of the Darling River just about 200 km sw of Broken Hill.
That would be close to few people :cool:

[rovercare]

:eek:Didn't strike me as the Nana Mouskouri type.


I think it may of been a **** take;)

[Newbs-IIA]

I vote LCMP!! ;)

[Maggot4x4]

I vote LCMP!! ;)
No, not cruiser park

[badnews]

well seeing as you are in hervey bay i would show my face, i think it may well need to be a riegonal thing due to the travel involved but a good idea all the same. i was in the local RS owners club back in the uk we had a meet onece a month for local members so maybe this could work on a quarterly basis ?? i for one would be up for this. i went to inskip at the weekend and past a groupe of 4x4's coming off a trail near raindow and have seen the toyota club down at double island point. it may start small but form little acorns grow big trees. so come on support our fav bread of 4x4 and get a group meet sorted even if it's only to show the other 4bys that the land rover has a good following :BigThumb::BigThumb::BigThumb:

[Xtreme]

Sounds like a great idea and I'd be interested in attending, depending on time and location.

Last September I attended a similar gathering while I was travelling in Canada. Check out the following site for my report on the weekend.

M.O.R.E. Makes It Into LROC Australia (http://www.maritimerovers.org/smf/index.php'topic=1793.0)

You probably won't be able to read the text of the article as posted so I'll attach the text to this post.

I just thought that it may give you some ideas of what is possible in running such an event.

Roger

[d@rk51d3]

Nana Mouskouri?



That was my fear.


I think I have a couple of her LP's around somewhere...........:toilet:

[Tombie]

Wilcannia on the banks of the Darling River just about 200 km sw of Broken Hill.
That would be close to few people :cool:

Ha!

You wouldnt convince me to stay in Willcannia if I was armed to the teeth :eek:

There are lots of issues in that area...

[Newbs-IIA]

No, not cruiser park

How about Rover park then hehe? June long weekend sounds good

If not my family has a vacant (apart from shed with amenities) 5 acre block on the cunningham highway at Maryvale which i would happily offer for the cause. Plenty of flat paddock for camping and there is a great pub at maryvale and only a short drive to janowen hills.

[DiscoStew]

Ha!

You wouldnt convince me to stay in Willcannia if I was armed to the teeth :eek:

There are lots of issues in that area...

I said something like that once and was accused of being racist. I suggested it was not the colour of their skin that worried me but the look in their eyes. If about a hundred drunk white guys looked at me and the missus the way the Wilcannia patrons did as we drove past their pub we still would have kept on driving.

So sad for a town that is so important historically and for a community who seem so desolate.

But back on topic, I like the idea of an event. Lets start a committee!!!!:angel:

[V8Ian]

Anywhere except the beach:(

[gone bush]

I would be happy to help if you need it. cheers JP

[isuzutoo-eh]

Silverton is nice and central and there is plenty of room to camp
:cool:

[George130]

Good idea.
It's one of the things that made the Sydney gathering so good. No driving but a chance to look over peoples rigs and catch up. Driving just makes it better.

[Disco_owner]

I Vote Polo Flats at Cooma , Sort of like Landrover 60th revisited.:)

[DRanged]

Great idea Ash.Perhaps an area around mid to nthrn NSW for the first one as that would be accesable by many. Next year could be down near the Vic border etc etc.

A small committee would be a good idea to share the load, made up of on road Vogue owners to full off road modifieds. That way it will have something for everyone.

Have done smaller ones in sydney years ago so PM me if you need some help.

Justin

[long stroke]

Great idea Ash.Perhaps an area around mid to nthrn NSW for the first one as that would be accesable by many. Next year could be down near the Vic border etc etc.

A small committee would be a good idea to share the load, made up of on road Vogue owners to full off road modifieds. That way it will have something for everyone.

Have done smaller ones in sydney years ago so PM me if you need some help.

Justin

How bout coffs?:angel:

[Chucaro]

Wilcannia seems to have a bit of a reputation tho...most people drive thu and keep going :(

Pick a smaller town that generally has nothing on...it will help boost their economy once a year

I guess that would be nice if the LR community help small towns ;)
In many cases we can help to place them on the map..... again :D

[Tank]

May I suggest Bendethra on the South Coast of NSW (my favourite spot), easy to get to, large area, with some toilets, plenty of good 4WDriving trails around, Plenty of attractions nearby on the coast, Regards Frank.

[Tank]

NM, I was thinking more along the lines of KISS, if it is going to be like Cooma, then I would suggest Cooma as the Venue, a whole bunch of organising though I would think a Mammoth task, maybe it could be split into regional areas and left to regional organisation. July will be very cold in most camping spots, unless your in the tropics, this time of the year or Spring would be more suitable, Regards Frank.

[lardy]

where would you hold it centre of Australia so it's fair travelling time for everyone or would you have it in the eastern states .....always fancied driving into the middle of the dessert to get lost !!!!
In the old country they have these kind of events annually and its best to get land rover on board as well as after market product sellers to make it interesting.
landrover owner international magazine usually have huge input on the u.k. ones maybe they would be interested in covering your event?
might be able to hook up with some food outlets so they in effect would pay for the site.

[blue thunder]

Excellent idea would be good to have nav run(poker run) event as well as flex up or mud pulls or maybe mud racing if allowed and able, maybe a prize or trophy for each class in the show and dirty.Something for the kids as some of us have them.My pick for a location would maybe up nsw north coast and maybe out towards tamworth way.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

hmmmm,,
well it's not going to be a weekend thing,,

no matter which state you decide on its going to be more than one days drive for everyone else.

so if its more than one--
make it somewhere remote for everyone.

within 200ks of Whitecliffs.


makes it available to the SA-Aulroians too,,

[Chucaro]

hmmmm,,
well it's not going to be a weekend thing,,

no matter which state you decide on its going to be more than one days drive for everyone else.

so if its more than one--
make it somewhere remote for everyone.

within 200ks of Whitecliffs.


makes it available to the SA-Aulroians too,,

I guess that 4 days minimun, perhaps a long weekend plus an extra day

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Yep,,
so its an annual holiday thing.

just like Cooma was for QLDers:D



The option is of course 27 local Jamboree's held all over Oz,,
meeting people you see every other weekend.
:(:(:(:(

[long stroke]

Maybe we should have a vote on the location;)

[blue thunder]

Maybe we should have a vote on the location;)
I agree, have a vote on a state than a vote on location:clap2:

[Wortho]

What about Camerons corner?

[Maggot4x4]

I was thinking Rover Park for the Inaugural one with it moving every year.

I will give you more details when I have them.

[Sleepy]

I was thinking Rover Park for the Inaugural one with it moving every year.

I will give you more details when I have them.

Where's rover park? (Sorry I'm a mexican ;) )

Edit : Ok google is my friend - I found it :)

Edit x2: Yikes! that's 3000km round trip from mexico city - can we go a bit further south or southwest?

[Maggot4x4]

Where's rover park? (Sorry I'm a mexican ;) )

Edit : Ok google is my friend - I found it :)
Tenterfield, NSW

Rover Park Caravan, Camping & Recreation , Tenterfield NSW Australia (http://www.roverpark.com.au/)

[Maggot4x4]

Where's rover park? (Sorry I'm a mexican ;) )

Edit : Ok google is my friend - I found it :)
Tenterfield, NSW

Rover Park Caravan, Camping & Recreation , Tenterfield NSW Australia (http://www.roverpark.com.au/)

[long stroke]

Rover park sounds good;)

[B92 8NW]

I think it may of been a **** take;)

Meh. I wasn't aware "that" club had a **** take gene.

[Newbs-IIA]

WOO I said Rover Park :D, not too far from Brisvegas :p :p

[Fusion]

How about Cowra ???? pretty central to the east coast and only has a population of 9000 approx ? .... I'd travel that far for sure .

[Col.Coleman]

If you are thinking Rover Park, The June long weekend is the "Battle of the States" event.

Make it later in the year:ninja:

CC

[lokka]

Rover park sounds the go only about 7 hrs drive id be happy with that :D

[Tank]

I was thinking Rover Park for the Inaugural one with it moving every year.

I will give you more details when I have them.
If you're thinking Tenterfield then think Summertime, Winter in Tenterfield is a bit Brass Monkey's, Regards Frank.

[V8Landy]

I would come but depends on location. Maybe one on the same weekend in each state.???

[Maggot4x4]

Ok, How does Australia Day Long Weekend sound with everyone? 22-26 of Jan 2010 at Tenterfield?

[Sleepy]

Tenterfield may be a bit too far for most of us mexicans, two headed mexicans and and crow eating mexicans. Maybe we have the second one a bit further south.;)

[Maggot4x4]

Tenterfield may be a bit too far for most of us mexicans, two headed mexicans and and crow eating mexicans. Maybe we have the second one a bit further south.;)
Because Australia Day is a Tuesday next year, it will run from the Friday - Tuesday. Well worth the trip. It's only 6/7 hrs from Sydney :)

[Sleepy]

Because Australia Day is a Tuesday next year, it will run from the Friday - Tuesday. Well worth the trip. It's only 6/7 hrs from Sydney :)

Agree Maggot4x4 and good onya for getting the ball rolling.:BigThumb: I just think the location aint all that central.:(.

300km from Bris
700km from Syd
1500km from Melb
1800km from Adelaide
2000km from Launy
and I think all the Sand gropers have unsubscribed from this thread ;)

[Maggot4x4]

And 1800k from Cairns


Makes it fairly central.

If we can't get atleast 200 cars there it won't be worth running it. I will do some more work on an itinery and see what people think and go from there.

[Sleepy]

Yup fair enough Maggot. It's your thread so, as I said, don't want to discourage a great idea - which it is.
I'm still gonna try and come. ;)

I s'pose we're never really going to get somewhere that is close to all. Perhaps, as said earlier, we rotate it through the states or have concurrent meeting.

[Chucaro]

And 1800k from Cairns


Makes it fairly central.

If we can't get atleast 200 cars there it won't be worth running it. I will do some more work on an itinery and see what people think and go from there.

I guess that is your thread and good iniciative.
It is only 7 hours form Sydney but a long way from Melbourne, Adelaide and Tasmania. For that reason I was thinking that mid NSW about 10 hours from all the big cities was the shot.
The date is Ok, if I moove to Hobart then it will be very hard to me to attend :(

[long stroke]

Australia day sounds great!!!
Is coffs more central?
There's a few good spots west of coffs (show grounds with toilets etc);)
Just a thought:angel:

CHEERS TIM.

[Maggot4x4]

Brief Itinerary of the events that are planned. There will be classes for most competitive events from stocker to highly modified.

Competitive Events

Hill Climb
Mud Drags
Mens and Womens Mud Race (on Foot)
Nav Run / orienteering
Twister
Show & Shine
Spear a Spud
Gymkhana

Non Competitive events

Winery Tours
Cave Tours
A,B & C class trips through local forest trails


More as they are worked out.

[V8Ian]

I was thinking Rover Park for the Inaugural one with it moving every year.

I will give you more details when I have them.
:BigThumb:Good central location, I'm in Cairns at the moment so I'll start out next Saturday :p See ya all there :twobeers:

[long stroke]

Brief Itinerary of the events that are planned. There will be classes for most competitive events from stocker to highly modified.

Competitive Events

Hill Climb
Mud Drags
Mens and Womens Mud Race (on Foot)
Nav Run / orienteering
Twister
Show & Shine
Spear a Spud
Gymkhana

Non Competitive events

Winery Tours
Cave Tours
A,B & C class trips through local forest trails


More as they are worked out.

Sounds good
Should be fun..:cool:

[Disco_owner]

Where-ever it is , it won't be central for many , I'll try and make it and Australia Day sounds Great.

[cewilson]

Yup fair enough Maggot. It's your thread so, as I said, don't want to discourage a great idea - which it is.
I'm still gonna try and come. ;)

I s'pose we're never really going to get somewhere that is close to all. Perhaps, as said earlier, we rotate it through the states or have concurrent meeting.

I like the part that's highlighted. Say someting like:

2010 - NSW
2011 - SA
2012 - QLD
2013 - VIC
2014 - TAS/WA/NT

and so on. That way every 5th year is the BIG trip and it gives everyone time to save money and organise leave. The eastern states are generally good for long weekends plus say a day or two, whereas TAS/WA/NT are week long trips plus......

And the idea of smallish towns etc is great IMHO.

Cheers
Chris

[cewilson]

Brief Itinerary of the events that are planned. There will be classes for most competitive events from stocker to highly modified.

Competitive Events

Hill Climb
Mud Drags
Mens and Womens Mud Race (on Foot)
Nav Run / orienteering
Twister
Show & Shine
Spear a Spud
Gymkhana

Non Competitive events

Winery Tours
Cave Tours
A,B & C class trips through local forest trails


More as they are worked out.

Something I've noticed is that the kids always miss out. A lot of families are getting around now days - organise an event or two that involves the kids AND parents together. It might help get a few more people there.

One other thing - the first one is always the smallest as the rule. If you make a good event, then it will keep growing throught the years. DON'T be discouraged by the first attempt.

Cheers
Chris

[The ho har's]

Do any of you relise that Rover Park is up for Auction on the 15th May.............soooo if any one has a cool 1.4+mil you can buy it and change it's name to "Land Rover Park"......:D

sorry not enough funds at this present time:(


Mrs ho har:angel:

[Sleepy]

That's $300 per aulro member:D

[Maggot4x4]

Something I've noticed is that the kids always miss out. A lot of families are getting around now days - organise an event or two that involves the kids AND parents together. It might help get a few more people there.

One other thing - the first one is always the smallest as the rule. If you make a good event, then it will keep growing throught the years. DON'T be discouraged by the first attempt.

Cheers
Chris
Thats one of the good things about rover park, there is a mini zoo, a flying fox and a giant waterslide (ex wet and wild) for the kids. Also, the mud race on foot will have a kids event as well.

I have helped organise many events in the past and know a bit about it. One of the benefits of using rover park, esp for the first one is it can be run under their Public Liability insurance.

[cucinadio]

bring it on mate we will be there ......:D

cheers

[Bytemrk]

Do any of you relise that Rover Park is up for Auction on the 15th May.............soooo if any one has a cool 1.4+mil you can buy it and change it's name to "Land Rover Park"......:D

sorry not enough funds at this present time:(


Mrs ho har:angel:


That's $300 per aulro member:D
So by my calculations... If all those here that got uncle Kevin's $900 donated to a good cause.. we might just make it! :wasntme:

Mark

[cucinadio]

So by my calculations... If all those here that got uncle Kevin's $900 donated to a good cause.. we might just make it! :wasntme:

Mark


yhea cool ...:D....ahh but wait ..:angel:..it will be toooooooo far for all the victorians..:o......:D


cheers

[V8Landy]

Thats one of the good things about rover park, there is a mini zoo, a flying fox and a giant waterslide (ex wet and wild) for the kids. Also, the mud race on foot will have a kids event as well.

I have helped organise many events in the past and know a bit about it. One of the benefits of using rover park, esp for the first one is it can be run under their Public Liability insurance.

That makes a lot of sense. I will still try and make it:).
Maybe we could organise a convoy from VIC hook up with some in NSW ect.
Anyway thanks for putting your hand up Maggot4x4.;)

[Sleepy]

ahh but wait ..:angel:..it will be toooooooo far for all the victorians..:o......:D
cheers

:lol2::lol2:............................:eek2:

[cucinadio]

That makes a lot of sense. I will still try and make it:).
Maybe we could organise a convoy from VIC hook up with some in NSW ect.
Anyway thanks for putting your hand up Maggot4x4.;)


mate that would make a hell of a jamborie....imagine the convoy from vic....:D

cheers

[cucinadio]

OMG!!!...l just had a dead set brain wave ...:D....:eek2:.......:p......

pm me maggot ive got a genious idea ..................!!!!


cheers

[Sleepy]

Maybe we could organise a convoy from VIC hook up with some in NSW ect.
Anyway thanks for putting your hand up Maggot4x4.;)


A convoy.:cool:
I can play my "smokey and the bandit" music.....

Seriously good onya Maggot and dont forget ,if you need help................ask a queenslander:p.










Only gaggin happy to help.










The next one will be........ ummmmmm .........Victor Harbour:p

[long stroke]

OMG!!!...l just had a dead set brain wave ...:D....:eek2:.......:p......

pm me maggot ive got a genious idea ..................!!!!


cheers

C'mon, tell us:eek:

[cucinadio]

C'mon, tell us:eek:


:D....hang on mate im just teeing up a few QLD's wont be long ...:D

after all it wont be to far for us....:o....:D

cheers

[V8Ian]

yhea cool ...:D....ahh but wait ..:angel:..it will be toooooooo far for all the victorians..:o......:D


cheers
That's the best bit :p;)

[Newbs-IIA]

I'm defs in, Tenerfield (country music capital of australia :D) or Rover park. Love Brisvegas :p :p

Let me know what pranks the QLDers will be playing on the southeners :angel:

[Sleepy]

I'm defs in, Tenerfield (country music capital of australia :D) or Rover park. Love Brisvegas :p :p

Let me know what pranks the QLDers will be playing on the southeners :angel:

Perhaps you could play - find the Victorian:p

[The ho har's]

C'mon, tell us:eek:


:D....hang on mate im just teeing up a few QLD's wont be long ...:D

after all it wont be to far for us....:o....:D

cheers




Yeah he teed me up:D............sort of:wasntme:



Mrs ho har:angel:

[Outlaw]

Not me though :cry:

[The ho har's]

10/4 big buddy :D

isin't it.................


10/4 GOOD buddy:D:wasntme:

Mrs ho har:angel:

nearly there:D

[Sleepy]

Could be......never seen the movie, not a country & western fan :D:D;)

You haven't lived NM. Not really C & W more "Trailer" and "Park":p

[Handbrake hates Camping]

Sounds great.... It would be awesome.....


Doc

[zulu Delta 534]

Has anyone thought of a 'circular route' convoy that passes through various states and districts on a predetermined course, one that could be joined and left at the convenience of the participants. Sort of a 'rolling' convoy. For example, a Qlder may wish to travel from Central Qld through the SE Corner of the state and follow the coast to Sydney then on to perhaps Wagga or somewhere and then turn homewards, whilst someone from Brisbane or Coffs may wish to join him though Sydney and continue to Melbourne and Adelaide before returning, and so on ad infinitum.
One could if one wished and was in a position to do so, do a complete circumnavigation whilst others may only be able to join in for a couple of days whilst the convoy (caravan) was relatively local to them.
If the whole thing was organised as a 'travelling' event, with frequent locality stopovers (to coincide with concentrated participant areas), there would be no insurance or outside legalities incurred, just a good old BBQ get together with like minded people in different areas.
Perhaps if the whole thing simply circumnavigated NSW, members from other states would be able to join in and participate when the convoy neared their district. Half the fun would be smaller convoys travelling from concentrated areas to the local get together, eg Sydney convoy to Mudgee for example, Join the circuit to Tumbarumba or somewhere down that way, meet the Victorian convoy from Melbourne, then across to Balranald to see the South Aussie before heading back to Lismore where the Qlders could easily join in before heading back south again.
Sounds confusing I know but it may be worth a thought.
Regards
Glen

[The ho har's]

Has anyone thought of a 'circular route' convoy that passes through various states and districts on a predetermined course, one that could be joined and left at the convenience of the participants. Sort of a 'rolling' convoy. For example, a Qlder may wish to travel from Central Qld through the SE Corner of the state and follow the coast to Sydney then on to perhaps Wagga or somewhere and then turn homewards, whilst someone from Brisbane or Coffs may wish to join him though Sydney and continue to Melbourne and Adelaide before returning, and so on ad infinitum.
One could if one wished and was in a position to do so, do a complete circumnavigation whilst others may only be able to join in for a couple of days whilst the convoy (caravan) was relatively local to them.
If the whole thing was organised as a 'travelling' event, with frequent locality stopovers (to coincide with concentrated participant areas), there would be no insurance or outside legalities incurred, just a good old BBQ get together with like minded people in different areas.
Perhaps if the whole thing simply circumnavigated NSW, members from other states would be able to join in and participate when the convoy neared their district. Half the fun would be smaller convoys travelling from concentrated areas to the local get together, eg Sydney convoy to Mudgee for example, Join the circuit to Tumbarumba or somewhere down that way, meet the Victorian convoy from Melbourne, then across to Balranald to see the South Aussie before heading back to Lismore where the Qlders could easily join in before heading back south again.
Sounds confusing I know but it may be worth a thought.
Regards
Glen



Not confusing at all ...........I know where you are coming from......sos to speak:D


Mrs ho har:angel:

[Sleepy]

Now you're talking we could do a whole lap...

Kind of like the olympic torch.....we could pass the ............oily rag.:D

[Killer]

Now you're talking we could do a whole lap...

Kind of like the olympic torch.....we could pass the ............oily rag.:D

That idea was trown around a bit before Cooma, except it was a half shaft, if I recall correctly.

Cheers, Mick.

[Maggot4x4]

Looks like I may have two sponsors already, one keen for major.

Will reveal more when it is locked in.

:)

Any chance of making this thread sticky?

[numpty]

isin't it.................


10/4 GOOD buddy:D:wasntme:

Mrs ho har:angel:

nearly there:D

Yes it is............but it's ........ ISN'T

[numpty]

isin't it.................


10/4 GOOD buddy:D:wasntme:

Mrs ho har:angel:

nearly there:D

Yes it is............but it's ........ ISN'T:angel::angel:

[Maggot4x4]

Venue confirmed as Rover Park :)

[Newbs-IIA]

Venue confirmed as Rover Park :)

AWESOME, has a date been confirmed? How many days?

[Maggot4x4]

AWESOME, has a date been confirmed? How many days?
Yep, meant to put that as well, it's late :)

Jan 22-26 2010

[long stroke]

Yep, meant to put that as well, it's late :)

Jan 22-26 2010

Great work!!!!:thumbsup:
We'll make a big effort to get there seeing your putting alot of time into organising it:)

CHEERS TIM.

[Newbs-IIA]

I'm a definate attendance if i still have my IIA. Does you car need to be redgistered to drive around Rover Park?

[Maggot4x4]

I'm a definate attendance if i still have my IIA. Does you car need to be redgistered to drive around Rover Park?
I will check on that

[Sleepy]

Well done Maggot!
I'll try and book my leave tomorrow.



(And start saving for the fuel :angel::D:p)

[Newbs-IIA]

I will check on that

Cheers mate, I have my IIA which will be registered but I also have an old Series I with a 186 red motor out on the property and it's a weapon offroad - would be great for it to see some action :p

[V8Ian]

Venue confirmed as Rover Park :)
Well done, can we travell in convoy?

[Maggot4x4]

Facebook group

Ash Graham - Australia | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1624236048&ref=profile#/group.php?gid=79809681474&ref=mf)

[dullbird]

joined already;)

[XSiV]

I'm keen for this, I like the idea of changing each year to small towns about the country. It would be a good injection of cash for each of the towns and help them while we have a good time.

Maggot4x4 let me know if I can help. I build websites with ecommerce functionality and I would be happy to sponsor this thing in the way of offering our services for a website with content management and CC payment facilities if required. PM me if you would like to take up the offer.

[Maggot4x4]

I'm keen for this, I like the idea of changing each year to small towns about the country. It would be a good injection of cash for each of the towns and help them while we have a good time.

Maggot4x4 let me know if I can help. I build websites with ecommerce functionality and I would be happy to sponsor this thing in the way of offering our services for a website with content management and CC payment facilities if required. PM me if you would like to take up the offer.
Cheers mate.

[Maggot4x4]

Offical Email address for the event is

LandRoverJamboree@hotmail.co.uk

[Chenz]

Sounds OK where would it be held?

[The ho har's]

Facebook group

Ash Graham - Australia | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1624236048&ref=profile#/group.php?gid=79809681474&ref=mf)


ok Ash how are you going to know who is a fan...forum names verses real names


BTW I am a fan:D


Mrs ho har:angel:

[barney]

I'm defs in, Tenerfield (country music capital of australia :D) or Rover park. Love Brisvegas :p :p

Let me know what pranks the QLDers will be playing on the southeners :angel:
i take it you mean TENTERFIELD, in which case you actually mean TAMWORTH which is the c;)untry music capital of Australia

[Pedro_The_Swift]

I heard there was a big sign on the gate saying no C&W,,,



the sign saying no pets is a bigger problem,,
and only 8 months to figure it out:eek:
:D

[barney]

tamworth is a great place at festival time. lots of music of all different types, apart from country and western, you'll find blues. rock, country swing, rockabilly, bluegrass.
only rained on me once in 25 yrs, but have to admit, i missed a couple and it did rain a few of those times. the main problem is that it's stinking hot and very little relief from it except inside the clubs, which usually have some dodgy country singer during the day.

[Bigmark]

Something a bit more central or like others have said- move around the country each year.
Being in Perth, we are so far away from everywhere- but half the fun is getting there.
I like the idea- an national Landrover rally/jamboree (was national your talking about i hope- didn't read all replies).
Imagine cupplathowsan landies in one small town- and the convoys around the country-----Yeehaw! whens it on.

[Maggot4x4]

Something a bit more central or like others have said- move around the country each year.
Being in Perth, we are so far away from everywhere- but half the fun is getting there.
I like the idea- an national Landrover rally/jamboree (was national your talking about i hope- didn't read all replies).
Imagine cupplathowsan landies in one small town- and the convoys around the country-----Yeehaw! whens it on.
Jan 22-26 at Tenterfield NSW

[stevie02]

:cool: Why not,great idea.

[Ace]

This is sounding awsome. I wont know if i can commit just yet, i dont start in the new job until september so wont know if i can secure the time off for sure. But when i find out if i can secure the time off i will be there with bells on.

[Newbs-IIA]

Can we get a travel ramp? :p

[long stroke]

Can we get a travel ramp? :p

I know someone who's keen on rovers and has a good travel ramp;)

[lardy]

Rover park sounds good;)

of course it does it's just round the corner for you well done

[long stroke]

of course it does it's just round the corner for you well done

Most likely won't be in 2011 though;)
No matter where it is it will be close to some and ages from others:angel:

TIM.

[lardy]

Something a bit more central or like others have said- move around the country each year.
Being in Perth, we are so far away from everywhere- but half the fun is getting there.
I like the idea- an national Landrover rally/jamboree (was national your talking about i hope- didn't read all replies).
Imagine cupplathowsan landies in one small town- and the convoys around the country-----Yeehaw! whens it on.

the plus side of that bigmark is that it would give the jap fourby owners something to wonder at !!!
I think we will have to have a run from the west coast hwy to the hills and back at some point so all us isolated aulrions can say gday might get something together when i get the defender on the road again

[lardy]

Most likely won't be in 2011 though;)
No matter where it is it will be close to some and ages from others:angel:

TIM.

What about ularu ????? now that is slightly better for anyone in the N.T. but everyone else would be screwed fairly even like hahaha

[long stroke]

What about ularu ????? now that is slightly better for anyone in the N.T. but everyone else would be screwed fairly even like hahaha

I spose, pretty central:D

[The ho har's]

the plus side of that bigmark is that it would give the jap fourby owners something to wonder at !!!
I think we will have to have a run from the west coast hwy to the hills and back at some point so all us isolated aulrions can say gday might get something together when i get the defender on the road again


What's wrong with the fender:(


Mrs ho har:angel:

[ramblingboy42]

If centralisation for travel is important......
If you want a town thats not too big, not too small....
If you want community support for the event......
If you want a town that can lend itself to good 4x4 adventures beyond.....
If you want a place of interest......
If you want a town that could meet any expanding number increases....
THEN....may I suggest BROKEN HILL as the perfect venue for an annual event of this type.
The Broken Hill Racecourse would be the perfect venue (providing the Race Club Committee was in agreement) with all facilities available there.
If the racecourse is not favourable then there is fabulous central venue at their showgrounds which has pavillions etc and one of the local service clubs would probably be interested in catering etc.
Apart from that the little town has great tourist backup with heaps of clubs and pubs.
I've been around a bit and I cannot think of a better venue for a national event such as we are talking about here.
To get there, its all bitumen cruising and from there the dirt options are endless.
And lastly....I'm deadset sure the Broken Hill City Council and its supporting organisations would leap at the opportunity to support this event on an annual basis.

[long stroke]

Broken hill would be good to, abit closer to people in Perth etc;)
But if your looking for a town that doesn't have these sought of events yearly, broken hill already has the ''outback challenge held there;)
Aparrently it brings alot of money into the town each year;)
2 events can never hert though i spose:)

TIM.

[Sleepy]

Maggot4x4's has started the ball rolling on Tenterfield for 2010, perhaps we should start thinking about Broken Hill 2011. 'Sounds good to me....:)

......Esperance 2012?

I still like the idea of the travelling relay/convoy too.

[isuzutoo-eh]

Silverton rather than Broken Hill!

[V8Ian]

Let's get behind Tenterfield before looking beyond :eek:

[mickashay]

this is a great idea for those with a tdi,think what the servos will make off us v8 owners on that weekend,i need a servo every 200k's or trailer my rig there,but would be worth it:)

[Sleepy]

Let's get behind Tenterfield before looking beyond :eek:

Agree:)

[Ace]

Can we get a travel ramp? :p

cant we just use a land cruiser :wasntme::D

Rover Park sounds like a good spot to me, i have seen pics and have always wanted to have look around the place.

[V8Ian]

this is a great idea for those with a tdi,think what the servos will make off us v8 owners on that weekend,i need a servo every 200k's or trailer my rig there,but would be worth it:)
Exagerated to the max :D I get 660 from mine, driven sensibly; could get more if I drove for economy :tease:

[dullbird]

you get 660...from a V8?

and your not driving for economy!!
Bloody hell I think the best we ever managed with our V8 was a smidge over 500 and that was driving for economy

[V8Ian]

you get 660...from a V8?

and your not driving for economy!!
Bloody hell I think the best we ever managed with our V8 was a smidge over 500 and that was driving for economy
Set the cruise on 105k and lean on the horn :D
These figures are for easy flat cruising, hills, traffic and towns knock it round :(

[Landy Smurf]

i dont think the long weekend will be the best just because alot of people organise things with friends but you can try it i think it would be hard to pick a state(wont be fair to people living in the others) my suggestion is that every year a different spot but thats just my thoughts

[TJS-70Y]

Ash, great work so far and I definately intend to be there.

Looking forward to it.

Thomas

[pop058]

i dont think the long weekend will be the best just because alot of people organise things with friends but you can try it i think it would be hard to pick a state(wont be fair to people living in the others) my suggestion is that every year a different spot but thats just my thoughts

thats the whole idea. maggot4x4 is organising something for a lot of people to do with friends.

paul

[The ho har's]

thats the whole idea. maggot4x4 is organising something for a lot of people to do with friends.

paul



and there are a lot of friends here....hey paul:D


Mrs ho har:angel:

[Boxer]

Jeep have one, why not Land Rover?

I was thinking about organising a Land Rover Jamboree similar to the old 4WD Clubs jamborees that used to be held in NSW.

Who would come? Is it a good idea? How much would people pay for a 3 day weekend per car?

Was thinking June long weekend as an annual event. Would have to start next year as it is too close this year.

Thoughts People?

Would there be sausage meat, boiled eggs and bread crumbs involved? :confused:

[dullbird]

Would there be sausage meat, boiled eggs and bread crumbs involved? :confused:

you after a scotch egg boxer? you got to go to the Uk for a good one of those...personally I think there rank! but Ian loves them

[DiscoMick]

This is a great idea and we're keen to be there at Rover Park.
I also agree it should be moved around each year, and should be used to boost the economy of a small town.
I thought of Dorrigo as there are tracks all over the eastern Dorrigo to explore, plus lots of touristy stuff and the NPs. But if its NSW next year then it should move to another state the year after. Broken Hill could certainly be good, but there must be other places.
Maybe the time of year could also change depending on the conditions. For instance, inland or north mid-year, south or west in the warmer months.
I was also wondering if a fund-raising cause might also be adopted, to focus the event somehow. Maybe pick a suitable charity with national approval.
What do you think?

[Sleepy]

Good idea DiscoMick - any suggestions on the charity?

[mickashay]

Exagerated to the max :D I get 660 from mine, driven sensibly; could get more if I drove for economy :tease:

i would like to see mine get 660 or any v8 without gas,no exageration mine is a far from standed disco and all the melbourne boys will tell you the ks my car will get me...

[TwoUp]

Is it on? For sure?
Could a new sticky thread take bookings to assist the owners etc?
I have to plan/ advise so I really need to know. I am only one, but then another one!
Regards,
PeterW

[The ho har's]

This is a great idea and we're keen to be there at Rover Park.
I also agree it should be moved around each year, and should be used to boost the economy of a small town.
I thought of Dorrigo as there are tracks all over the eastern Dorrigo to explore, plus lots of touristy stuff and the NPs. But if its NSW next year then it should move to another state the year after. Broken Hill could certainly be good, but there must be other places.
Maybe the time of year could also change depending on the conditions. For instance, inland or north mid-year, south or west in the warmer months.
I was also wondering if a fund-raising cause might also be adopted, to focus the event somehow. Maybe pick a suitable charity with national approval.
What do you think?


Good idea DiscoMick - any suggestions on the charity?



already some are working on this:D



Mrs ho har:angel:

[DiscoMick]

Great.
There are thousands of charities, but how many are relevant to people who live in isolated areas all over the country? Maybe the RFDS?

[Newbs-IIA]

Variety?

[Sleepy]

Sounds like "those QLDers" are one step ahead of us................ay?

[Xtreme]

Great.
There are thousands of charities, but how many are relevant to people who live in isolated areas all over the country? Maybe the RFDS?

x2 - RFDS would have to be relevant to most members travels.

Maybe we should get a few suggestions and then run a poll on them.

Roger

[Sleepy]

x2 - RFDS would have to be relevant to most members travels.

Yes I would agree RFDS is a worthy cause. Sounds like someone is already done some work on this.

already some are working on this:D
Mrs ho har:angel:





Maybe we should get a few suggestions and then run a poll on them.


Yay another poll, we don't have enough.:p:D

[QLDMIKE]

Count me in!

[pop058]

Sounds like "those QLDers" are one step ahead of us................ay?

do..do..don't you you worry about that, young fella.:wheelchair:

[lardy]

What's wrong with the fender:(


Mrs ho har:angel:

i have to give it over to the dept of infrastructure so they can have an earn out of it .....er i mean it's on S.A. plates needs to be registered in W.A. but the transfer case is an oil strainer so won't make it over .....luckily i have been stimulated by big kev and that will cover nearly half the cost why oh why doesn't anyone in W.A. recondition transfer cases so you can pick em up off the shelf ( figuratively speaking) looks like the source will have to be rovacraft if i do it myself or prestige if i farm it out :(

[lardy]

you after a scotch egg boxer? you got to go to the Uk for a good one of those...personally I think there rank! but Ian loves them

go to the "old country" for a scotch egg i beg to differ as a chef what i can do with sausage meat is reknowned if not printable here :D

just pop round mind sometime boxer i'll fix you up with a scotch egg with your name on it :D

[juddy]

So as anything be decided yet on this?

[shano79]

I quite like the idea of remote area ie. birdsville.
It is where landrovers belong after al, out in the bush with a swag up top.
Yes organising may be a little harder but i feel would achieveable.
And i believe given enough notice and at right time of year people could plan for event. much like the people who travel to sa for blinman.

[long stroke]

Anymore updates?:angel:

[Don 130]

I didn't vote because there wasn't a spot for 'great idea and I would come If I could '. So there's my vote.Birdsville sounds good. Hope to be going out that way next winter. Don

[Newbs-IIA]

pretty sure the date and venue (Rover Park) has been set for the first one. From the facebook event page:

Start Time: Friday, January 22, 2010 at 9:00am
End Time: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 6:00pm
Location: Rover Park, Tenterfield, NSW
Email: LandRoverJamboree@hotmail.co.uk

the facebook group
Login | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=79809681474&ref=ts)

and here is the facebook "event" so that you can show your RSVP status for the event
Login | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=87139978656)

[ezyrama]

This is a great idea and we're keen to be there at Rover Park.
I also agree it should be moved around each year, and should be used to boost the economy of a small town.
I thought of Dorrigo as there are tracks all over the eastern Dorrigo to explore, plus lots of touristy stuff and the NPs. But if its NSW next year then it should move to another state the year after. Broken Hill could certainly be good, but there must be other places.
Maybe the time of year could also change depending on the conditions. For instance, inland or north mid-year, south or west in the warmer months.
I was also wondering if a fund-raising cause might also be adopted, to focus the event somehow. Maybe pick a suitable charity with national approval.
What do you think?


Hi All

Have not been around for a while, I finally got the courage up to sell the wife's Disco. But the Landrover bug bit again and I just bought a 2a,it should arrive from Sydney today(CAN'T WAIT:)). I think the get together is a great idea. I had a bit to do with the Landcruiser corroboree at Pamona last year as I was their 4WDQ association rep and it was a great success. Just an idea on a charity if you decide to go that way, what about "careflight", they do a sensational job and I know they had their funding cut back dramatically last year or maybe the "guide dogs". Just a thought?. I will post a few pictures when my new baby arrives, it should be fun having a toy again.

Cheers Ian

[bruiser]

luv to be in it

[grb123]

Id be in it.

[grb123]

This is a great idea, maybe also some sponsors IE Land Rover, TMJ, ARB

They could contibute through aulro to the venue and charity.

[long stroke]

Anymore updates on this?

[Wilbur]

Anymore updates on this?

Likewise, is it going to happen? Hope so......

[Newbs-IIA]

It certianly is happening

Join the facebook page if you haven't already :cool:


pretty sure the date and venue (Rover Park) has been set for the first one. From the facebook event page:

Start Time: Friday, January 22, 2010 at 9:00am
End Time: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 6:00pm
Location: Rover Park, Tenterfield, NSW
Email: LandRoverJamboree@hotmail.co.uk

the facebook group
Land Rover Jamboree Facebook Group (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=79809681474&ref=ts)

and here is the facebook "event" so that you can show your RSVP status for the event
Land Rover Jamboree Event at Rover Park (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=87139978656)

[Chops]

Exagerated to the max :D I get 660 from mine, driven sensibly; could get more if I drove for economy :tease:

Please feel free to tell the rest of us how your car does that, I have a heavy foot I know, but the best I've ever had is about 450

Chops

[Mtn Rover]

This is a great idea and we're keen to be there at Rover Park.
I also agree it should be moved around each year, and should be used to boost the economy of a small town.
I thought of Dorrigo as there are tracks all over the eastern Dorrigo to explore, plus lots of touristy stuff and the NPs. But if its NSW next year then it should move to another state the year after. Broken Hill could certainly be good, but there must be other places.
Maybe the time of year could also change depending on the conditions. For instance, inland or north mid-year, south or west in the warmer months.
I was also wondering if a fund-raising cause might also be adopted, to focus the event somehow. Maybe pick a suitable charity with national approval.
What do you think?
Great idea. I live at Comboyne, if you don't know it its like a smaller version of Dorrigo but a bit small, lower in altitude and further south in b/w Taree and Port Macquarie. When we were looking for properties some years ago we did around 2 Thousand K in two weeks travelling thru state forests etc b/w these two plateaus. You could pretty well travel between the two plateaus thru the forests. The scenerys great, good mountain trails, lots of rainfall, rainforest, volcanic soil, farmland. These areas link the coast with the tablelands. I can definately say that some small towns that are a bit out of the way do it tough economically and are often looking for ways to attract groups to their town. For example a big mountain bike event was held at Comboyne some years ago which was a big boost to the town. Also a lot of these places are not given much gov funding for anything - including roads. Even if AULRO tourers got behind the local community of the town they are in AND RAISED THEIR VOICE it would raise the profile of these issues for the town. Ask the local community what charities they are behind would be one way also. I can tell you guys that there are a lot of farmers doing it tough, getting screwed by the middle men and the retailers while dealing with what nature throws up. It amazes me that so many of these agriculturally productive places get so little back - its all one way traffic to the cities. Land Rovers importance historically to Australian agriculture is a strong link and is probably worth considering in terms of venue for the future - its nice to provide a counter point and remind people that Toyotas did'nt build this country!
I'm rambling now - A Jamboree is a great idea keep it growing.:p

[Stue 3 doors down]

Joke reference is here

Land Rover Owners Club of Victoria Inc :: View topic - Dissapointing (http://www.lrocv.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php't=4935&start=0)

9th post down:D
Far out, thats a lovely story. We have neighbours that play music LOUD form time to time and its ok but sometimes it annoys me big time but they are always open to a polite "mate the kids are asleep and I cant, please turn it down".
By the way I had forgotten about Nanna and thanks now I cant forget the torment of my child as my parents played it. :whistling::wallbash:
As for a jamboree I am all for it in Vic or southern NSW somewhere like Wagga or a bit higher.
Cheers
James

[IceFyre]

Subscribed to the FaceBook group, Confirmed as coming :)

[weeds]

i think i registered on facebook but doubt that i will log back onto facebook too often.........just dont have the time

hopefully there will be updates on the forum

[catfishman]

Registered on facebook, confirmed as going - now can anyone make the fish bite that weekend plz ?

[cal415]

im in! looks like it will be a good turn up

[wardy1]

Ohhhh GOD!
WHY does this have to be done on bloody FACEBOOK!
Is there a reason that we LR people can't organise a LR event on a LR forum?
I for one...and I know that I'm not alone, HATE facebook. I know I'm registered there (thanks to my kids) but I simpy don't see the point!
Call me a Dinosaur if you like but please, I might come if I don't have to go there first!:twisted:

[pop058]

what wardy1 said, I am not registered (and dont intend to be) with Facebook. A Landy event organised on a Landy forum, what a novel idea. It's got my vote.

Paul

[long stroke]

Yeah i agree, i registered and can't really see any advantages over organising it on here;)

[Sleepy]

I'm sure someone will turn up and keep us ol' dinosaurs posted.

(Yes I deleted my FB too -- not my cuppa T :angel:)

[weeds]

I'm sure someone will turn up and keep us ol' dinosaurs posted.

(Yes I deleted my FB too -- not my cuppa T :angel:)

i'm with you....hang on does that make me a dinosaur as well;)

[Sleepy]

...hang on does that make me a dinosaur as well;)

:wheelchair::ohyes:

[Wilbur]

Ohhhh GOD!
WHY does this have to be done on bloody FACEBOOK!
Is there a reason that we LR people can't organise a LR event on a LR forum?
I for one...and I know that I'm not alone, HATE facebook. I know I'm registered there (thanks to my kids) but I simpy don't see the point!
Call me a Dinosaur if you like but please, I might come if I don't have to go there first!:twisted:

Seconded as hard as I can. Hooray for the AULRO forum. Pooh to Faecesbook.

[weeds]

i'm guessing the reason why this event is not having a lot of coverage on aulro is that the organisor has not logged on since late april

maybe a forum member that is very active on facebook put their hand up to keep us on aulro more informed

maybe incisor could start a section up like we did for the land rover 60th.......i would be hapy to manage the forum i.e moderate but we need either the organisor or somebody to provide the bulk of the info that is being offered on facebook......

[Redback]

I'm sure someone will turn up and keep us ol' dinosaurs posted.

(Yes I deleted my FB too -- not my cuppa T :angel:)

Another dinosaur here;)

When's this on:confused:

Baz.

[Sleepy]

Jan 2010 from memory. Aust day weekend?

[weeds]

i have emailed Ash maggot4x4 asking if he can send me any detail that he has

i will ask incisor if we can set up a page for the jamboree..... much like the 60th

see how we go

[Newbs-IIA]

Details are unchanges as far as i can tell

As was said it's being held on the Australia Day long weekend from

Friday, January 22, 2010

untill

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

And it is being held at Rover Park, Tenterfield, NSW

It is not an exclusive facebook event, it was initially organised here on this forum in THIS THREAD. The facebook thingo is just an offshoot for those members who do have it.

There are more details futher back in this thread as to what will be happening over the weekend which i cannot recall at the moment. Should be good though :D can't wait

[weeds]

well with it it being only five months away i thought we might start getting detailed info on entry costs, campsites, a program of events, activities

some meber may be looking at taking holidays to attend and i am sure they would feel more comfortable if there was more info available

i don't seem to be able to open rover parks website from work

[long stroke]

Sounding good!!
I have a travel ramp lined up if everyone is keen on us somehow bringing it up, it's pretty big!!

TIM.

[knotty7]

Hopefully I can still make it there. I just scored a new job and will be moving from qld to newcastle in november:D

[Disco_owner]

Sounding good!!
I have a travel ramp lined up if everyone is keen on us somehow bringing it up, it's pretty big!!

TIM.

I'm keen on the idea of travel ramp ,I'd Love to get my disco on it with my 35" and the suspesion mods going on it shortly , be interesting to see the amount of travel I will have.:twisted:

[Redback]

Jan 2010 from memory. Aust day weekend?

Mmmmm hot, sorry not for me.

Baz.

[Sleepy]

ANy updates.... Holidays locked in....:D

[Sleepy]

OK, nothing on FB and nothing heard for 2 weeks.

THis is a really good idea that I, for one, would like to happen.

Perhaps we need a new venue , down south Mexico way!:p


Ash, What's 'appening dude!?

[long stroke]

Yeah i was wondering if this is still hapnen??:angel:
We kind of need to know aswell because if this isn't on we have another 4wd weekend we will go on....

Very kean if it is still on:cool:

TIM.

[discowhite]

bugger ash! hes a gonna do type of bloke!

im going anyway, me little bro and his mate, thats 3 discos:cool:

cheers phil

[long stroke]

one disco and a county here....

[Redback]

Northwest NSW in January:eek:

We will be going somewhere a little cooler, Vic High Country this year.

It is a very good idea, but I think maybe March/April/May, might have been a bit more suitable maybe.

Baz.

[weeds]

my gut feel is that it will not be an organised event as advertised......

don't wait for somebody to organise the weekend start organising it yourself much like phil

look forward to reading the trip reports:p

[RobHay]

Nana Mouskouri.....If I wasn't married.........:twisted:

[TerryO]

Hi everyone,

Have not looked at this thread for some months now and to be frank even though I've just read many of the posts I'm still not sure what is happening.

For what it's worth below is some annual weather info for Rover Park, I'd say looking at it the chances are rain is more of a issue then heat. Yes it could be a bit hot in late January but maybe not as hot as you would think. I have been in Tenterfield in Winter on a few occassions and its not a nice place to be and I judge that as a person who lives in Goulburn. :(

Anyway can someone please tell me if this event is happening at Rover Park or not, and if not, then where and when? As if possible I'd like to attend.

From what I can see most people are recommending doing something near where they live, so theres almost 100 different recommendations for dates and venues, this is what happens when there is a good idea but no one to actually take control.

I'm interested in going but unless someone actually wants to organise it (not me) and says 'this is where and when' then chances it will still be being discussed in three months time.

Just to be different I vote we don't go to Goulburn where I live.

cheers,
Terry



*update* OK the cut and paste of the data didn't work to well so here is the link for annual monthly temps, rain etc for Rover Park.


www.4x4earth.com.au/4wdtracks/trails/rover-park-4x4-park/ (http://www.4x4earth.com.au/4wdtracks/trails/rover-park-4x4-park/)



Climatic data for Rover Park 4x4 Park

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean Max Temp °C 27.1° 25.9° 24.6° 22.2° 19.0° 16.5° 16.3° 18.1° 21.5° 23.9° 25.1° 27.0°
Mean Min Temp °C 17.1° 16.9° 15.8° 13.5° 11.0° 8.2° 7.2° 8.0° 10.4° 12.6° 14.2° 16.2°
Avg Rainfall mm 174.3 185.2 152.1 101.0 99.2 53.6 46.9 37.7 37.3 85.2 115.3 148.7
Likelyhood of rain* 42% 45% 42% 29% 29% 19% 19% 16% 16% 26% 32% 35%
Weather data obtained from TABULAM (MUIRNE), located 24.2kms from Rover Park 4x4 Park
* Likelihood of more than 1mm rain falling on any day in the given month.

[RobHay]

I vote Caboolture, nice and central :p:p:p:p


I am with Mick on this......and rather suspect that between the two of us we may just out-Glock ya :D;)

[RobHay]

Wilcannia seems to have a bit of a reputation tho...most people drive thu and keep going :(

Pick a smaller town that generally has nothing on...it will help boost their economy once a year


Ahummmmmmm....CABOOLTURE! Yeaaaahhhhhhhh

[dobbo]

I'd do Caboolture, IMHO Tenterfield has got nothing going for it, probably why it's still for sale. At least Caboolture is central to a few interesting places around it so when I get sick of tossers telling me that I don't have the correct wheels on my vehicle, etc... I can grab the wife and kids and go to one of the zoos,parks or even one of the nearby islands.

[discowhite]

rover park was sold 12months ago.

barry. you keep sayin your worried about the heat?? wasnt there a heat wave in the high country a few years ago?? think you said it was 47? then the year we went it was snowing?? dont know whats worse.

it can be hot anywhere, wont worrie me i was born in the hot state of QLD.

HTFU:p

[Sleepy]

Okay with nothing heard I think it is time for a re-think.

The original plan was June long weekend. MMmmmm.

Ideas anyone? (I'm thinking somewhere near a river in January!)

[dobbo]

r

it can be hot anywhere, wont worrie me i was born in the hot state of QLD.




Thats why he's so pretty

Phil

I don't mean to sound like a queer or nothin' but when you talk mean to Baz it really does it for me

[Redback]

rover park was sold 12months ago.

barry. you keep sayin your worried about the heat?? wasnt there a heat wave in the high country a few years ago?? think you said it was 47? then the year we went it was snowing?? dont know whats worse.

it can be hot anywhere, wont worrie me i was born in the hot state of QLD.

HTFU:p

We told you to take warm clothing:p


Thats why he's so pretty

Phil

I don't mean to sound like a queer or nothin' but when you talk mean to Baz it really does it for me

He's too skinny for me

We come back from the High Country on the weekend of the 15th, I don't think we'll be able to get the time off anyway.