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Post by sutcac on Aug 12, 2014 8:24:00 GMT 10
Over the past decade or so there have been many very successful annual tours involving Vintage Vanners across the three eastern states.  These started off with the East Coast Spring Tours, organised by Reddo. They took a different circuit each year through NSW, culminating at the annual Coledale pilgrimage in October.  vintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/466/east-coast-spring-expressions-interestvintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/448/planning-east-coast-input-invitedvintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/519/2008-coast-adventure-before-dementiavintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/3298/2009-east-coast-inland-springvintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/6021/2010-wallaby-east-coast-springvintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/8359/2011-east-coast-tourvintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/10152/2012-east-coast-spring-tourIn 2013 the first 'Toads and Roaches'(Qld & Nsw) tour took place, starting at Tenterfield and winging out through Bingara ,Pillaga Bore, Wee Waa, Quirindi, Nundle etc. vintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/11155/2013-toads-roaches-beaten-trackThis year was 'Autumn in the Alps'.....another great run commencing at Goulburn and on to Cooma, up through the high country and down into northern Victoria. vintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/12124/2014-autumn-alps-tourNext year I'm proposing a run starting near the Qld/Nsw border. Up through the eastern Darling Downs, Sunshine Coast hinterland ,then swinging west out through the lower Burnett and finishing back down through the western Darling Downs. The proven 'recipe' seems to be 2 night stays alternating with one night camps depending on the amount to see and do in each area. Shorter driving days with early camp set ups. Showgrounds/camping areas/bush camps/pubs seem to lend themselves to the informal nature of these tours, rather than 'all in a row' in caravan parks.  Dawg friendly, with a good camp kitchen or fireplace(some camp oven cooking) and a good hot shower/clean amenities complete the picture.  Proposed dates will be; Commencing Saturday (Anzac Day) 25 April and finishing Sat/Sun 2/3 May. So that's a week for SE Qlders/Nth Nsw and a bit longer for those from further south. Also gives our locals the chance to join in on the first/ last weekend if they can't get time off for the whole week. Planning is in the formative stages, BUT...watch this space as a travel itinerary takes shape over the ensuing weeks/ months.  Cheers Sutcac
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Post by strugglebrook on Aug 12, 2014 16:51:51 GMT 10
Mate looking forward to the Tour already. Needs to be on every vintage vans peoples bucket list even better if you tow it with an old classic. Camp ovens, Barbs damper and soup, great company and getting to check out our great countryside.
Rattcliffe will be looking forward to catching up with wheels he knows and checking out some new ones .
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Post by sutcac on Aug 12, 2014 17:27:25 GMT 10
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Post by JBJ on Aug 12, 2014 17:34:45 GMT 10
Hi Sutcac,
You should already know Boots & I will be there.
Hopefully that could be first outing with my rebuilt dodge ( if the painter gets off his arse & works on it)
but we will be there , with something towing something
JBJ & Boots
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Post by sutcac on Aug 12, 2014 17:48:18 GMT 10
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Post by smiles on Aug 12, 2014 18:19:36 GMT 10
Hey Sutcac
What's taken ya so long to get this started!!!
Yes of course we'll be in it!
Ratty, Megs & Scud...3 Jack Rustlers to get into mischief!
smiles
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Post by Jennison on Aug 12, 2014 19:00:44 GMT 10
I'm inagin please Clyde. I bought a camp oven and ready for my apprenticeship!!
Jenno
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Post by chippydave01 on Aug 13, 2014 5:40:15 GMT 10
Hi Clyde, After being in this vintage van thing for 8 years now Reddos tour was far the best thing I ve participated in.
If this tour is going to be anything like that Im in. I love the idea of not being stationary for a week and touring.
Cant wait, Cheers Chippy
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Post by the2liners on Aug 13, 2014 11:42:36 GMT 10
Hey Clyde, How could we miss it? After the last two tours we are NO way missing out on the next one. Have started sorting out the records and cant wait to be Booging on down in some cool far out place with cool far out people. Looking forward to catching up with all the vantastic peeps that always make these tours so awsome. Cant wait...........How many sleeps   |
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Post by the2liners on Aug 13, 2014 11:43:34 GMT 10
Oh Yer,
Thats from Brendo N Stace.
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Post by chev51 on Aug 13, 2014 13:06:53 GMT 10
Due to work and other reasons we keep missing out on these tours but would love to try and make this one. Parking in one spot for more than a couple of nights is no fun for us, driving around using the van and car is much more appealing, judging by mum and dads photos of all the previous years it looks like everyone has a ball.
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Post by sutcac on Aug 14, 2014 9:02:52 GMT 10
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Post by boots on Aug 14, 2014 10:12:44 GMT 10
Hey Collide, So excited cannot wait.Stace (Blondie)only 255 sleeps best start lubricating the voice box. Boots  |
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Post by sutcac on Aug 14, 2014 10:51:25 GMT 10
OK folks .....here it is ....the first draft of the 2015 East Coast Autumn Tour( Reddo Style) No doubt there may be minor changes as things evolve as we progress towards the starting date, but ya gotta start somewhere, hey? FRIDAY 24 APRIL TENTERFIELD($28) Those travelling from southern NSW/VIC/Nthern NSW will meet up here. Many of us have stayed here and all agree its a good l'il park with ample facilities I envisage that some/most SEQlders will opt to start/join the tour at Esk, as many have already been to Tenterfield several times. www.tenterfieldbiz.com/tenterfieldlodge/SATURDAY 25 APRIL ESK SHOWGROUNDS($15) Start with Dawn service at T'field for those inclined, then probably an earlish start up through Stanthorpe, Warwick,Allora( good antique/secondhand), Clifton, Nobby(Rudd'sPub),straight through Toowoomba City ,Highfields, Hampton,and down into Esk........270km. www.woodwineart.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Camping-at-WWA-2009.jpgSUNDAY 26 APRIL MALENY SHOWGROUNDS.($15) Depart Esk.Travel to Kilcoy via Toogoolawah,Harlin OR a more scenic route via Somerset Dam. Kilcoy to Woodford (antique/collectables)...on to Peachester and up Bald Knob Road(scenic views)to Maleny S'Grounds....short walk/drive to town. 120km www.malenyshowsociety.org.au/camping.phpMONDAY 27 APRIL MALENY SHOWGROUNDS($15) FREE DAY FREE DAY!! Much to see and do. Beerwah Australia Zoo 25km Driving loop ,coastal. Caloundra,Mooloolaba Alexandra Headland, Buderim, Maroochydore, Coolum, Noosa,return Maleny 170ish km Driving loop, Inland. Landsborough,Mooloolah,Eudlo,Palmwoods, Woombye,Big Pineapple,Nambour ,Yandina(Ginger Factory),Eumundi,Nambour,Mapleton.Flaxton,Montville, Maleny. 130ish km TUESDAY 28 APRIL KANDANGA.(Free) Maleny, Witta, Conondale,Kenilworth(Cheese Factory/good coffee shops/eateries/cold beer)),Imbil, Kandanga. 70km www.exploreaustralia.net.au/Queensland/Sunshine-Coast/Kandanga/Kandanga-camping-areawww.exploreaustralia.net.au/Queensland/Sunshine-Coast/Kandanga/Kandanga-camping-areaWEDNESDAY 29 APRIL GOOMERI SHOWGROUNDS via Amamoor, Pomona,Cooran,KinKin, Wolvi, Gympie, Kilkivan, Goomeri THURSDAY 30 APRIL MAIDENWELL PUB(Free) Travel south to Murgon,Wondai Kingaroy,Nanango , Maidewell.130km www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/bunya-mountains/FRIDAY 01 MAY MAIDENWELL PUB(Free) Travel Bunya Mountains National Park. No Dogs in NP so will organise our dogs to be "Dog Sat" at our Maidenwell Camp, so all can go up to the Bunyas. 40km SATURDAY 02 MAY JONDARYAN WOOLSHED.($25.50) Travel south to Cooyar Wutul,Quinalow, Acland, Jondaryan 100km www.jondaryanwoolshed.com.au/Lots of info on various towns we will be travelling through on this tour here! tourism.racq.com.au/drives/qld/australias-country-way/great-country-way?SQ_DESIGN_NAME=print_html |
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Post by strugglebrook on Aug 14, 2014 11:17:23 GMT 10
Doesn`t get any better.
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Post by santa28a on Sept 10, 2014 13:17:24 GMT 10
Hi Clyde, Sharyn and I should make this one too seeing as how it is almost in our backyard . Sounds like a good fun few days. |
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Post by newbug on Dec 14, 2014 22:24:35 GMT 10
The little dawgs and I would love to join in for a few days as this will be probably be our first VV get-together. Also gives me a target date for getting the major structural things done on the van.
Need to miss the last few days though, have to be in Cairns on the 29th for a GBR diving adventure.
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Post by atefooterz on Dec 15, 2014 1:31:31 GMT 10
There could be some meet ups along the way, for those that travel up to Tenterfield. to help inspire the further distance folks.
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Post by Shagnasty on Jan 12, 2015 11:01:35 GMT 10
Hi Sutcac, Love the sound of your Tour. Lord & Lady Shagnasty would love to come along with our 59 Fairlane towing 58 Sunliner. We will be travelling up from Newcastle area with the Humptys & others. First night Thursday, 23rd stop at Wallabadah. Then Tenterfield on 24th. If anyone coming from further south would like to have a free camp at our place Port Stephens 15 min. from Pacific Highway on Wednesday 22nd you would be very welcome. Plenty of room & easy access. Just let us know. Cheers The Shagnastys.
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Post by brucenan on Jan 12, 2015 14:41:48 GMT 10
Will be in Warwick at this time and hope to join in between Tenterfield and Esk. Hope there is plenty of room as it is looking popular. Bruce
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Post by sutcac on Jan 15, 2015 15:23:13 GMT 10
OK folks .....here it is ....the (first) second draft of the 2015 East Coast Autumn Tour( Reddo Style) No doubt there may be minor changes as things evolve as we progress towards the starting date, but ya gotta start somewhere, hey? And here is the first change. Esk Showgrounds is no longer available for camping so we are now at the Esk Caravan Park.( See Below) Must book and pay by March 25. So as soon as you know you're a starter get in and book. It's under my name, Clyde Slaughter/ Vintage Caravan Group We now have a SHOW and SHINE and SWAPMEET being held as a fundraiser for the Royal Flying Doctor at Maidenwell on the Saturday morning . On the oval right next to where we are camped. How good is that !!?? FRIDAY 24 APRIL TENTERFIELD($28) Those travelling from southern NSW/VIC/Nthern NSW will meet up here. Please do your own bookings for Tenterfield for Friday 24 April,for those Mexicans travelling up from the south! Many of us have stayed here and all agree its a good l'il park with ample facilities I envisage that some/most SEQlders will opt to start/join the tour at Esk, as many have already been to Tenterfield several times. www.tenterfieldbiz.com/tenterfieldlodge/SATURDAY 25 APRIL ESK CARAVAN PARK($30 powered $24 unpowered.Unpowered area is a great open grassy area near the creek with a huge fire pit in the centre. So am guessing many/most of us will choose that option.Powered sites are reserved for us adjacent to this area.Sites 1 to8.Check out on their website. Deposit/full amount must be paid by March 25. Talk to Jackie Owner.http://www.eskcaravanpark.com.au/maps.html ) Start with Dawn service at T'field for those inclined, then probably an earlish start up through Stanthorpe, Warwick,Allora( good antique/secondhand), Clifton, Nobby(Rudd'sPub),straight through Toowoomba City ,Highfields, Hampton,and down into Esk........270km. SUNDAY 26 APRIL MALENY SHOWGROUNDS.($15) Depart Esk.Travel to Kilcoy via Toogoolawah,Harlin OR a more scenic route via Somerset Dam. Kilcoy to Woodford (antique/collectables)...on towards Peachester and up Bald Knob Road(scenic views)to Maleny S'Grounds....short walk/drive to town. 120km Have spoken with the organiser there. They are expecting us. Plenty of room . No need to book. www.malenyshowsociety.org.au/camping.phpMONDAY 27 APRIL MALENY SHOWGROUNDS($15) FREE DAY FREE DAY!! Much to see and do. Beerwah Australia Zoo 25km Driving loop ,coastal. Caloundra,Mooloolaba Alexandra Headland, Buderim, Maroochydore, Coolum, Noosa,return Maleny 170ish km Driving loop, Inland. Landsborough,Mooloolah,Eudlo,Palmwoods, Woombye,Big Pineapple,Nambour ,Yandina(Ginger Factory),Eumundi,Nambour,Mapleton.Flaxton,Montville, Maleny. 130ish km TUESDAY 28 APRIL KANDANGA.(Free) Maleny, Witta, Conondale,Kenilworth(Cheese Factory/good coffee shops/eateries/cold beer)),Imbil, Kandanga. 70km www.exploreaustralia.net.au/Queensland/Sunshine-Coast/Kandanga/Kandanga-camping-area. this is a free camp in the centre of the small town . No power. Toilets/ showers at nearby Bowls Club/ Swimming pool $2.00 for use of shower. Good Pub meals. www.exploreaustralia.net.au/Queensland/Sunshine-Coast/Kandanga/Kandanga-camping-areaWEDNESDAY 29 APRIL GOOMERI SHOWGROUNDS, Basic powered grassed area with showers/toilets. $5 per night. via Amamoor, Pomona,Cooran,KinKin, Wolvi, Gympie, Kilkivan, Goomeri THURSDAY 30 APRIL MAIDENWELL PUB(Free) Area at back of Pub with overflow into sports grounds. SHOW and SHINE and SWAPMEET on the Saturday morning!!!!!!!!!!!! How good is THAT!! Travel south to Murgon,Wondai Kingaroy,Nanango , Maidewell.130km www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/bunya-mountains/FRIDAY 01 MAY MAIDENWELL PUB(Free) Travel Bunya Mountains National Park. No Dogs in NP so will organise our dogs to be "Dog Sat" at our Maidenwell Camp, so all can go up to the Bunyas. 40km SATURDAY 02 MAY JONDARYAN WOOLSHED.($25.50 powered. $19.50 unpowered. Entry into Woolshed is $13 pp)) SWAP MEET?SHOW and SHINE on the Saturday morning before we leave for the Jondaryan Wool Shed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This took a bit of organising, but I managed it!!! Travel south to Cooyar Wutul,Quinalow, Acland, Jondaryan 100km www.jondaryanwoolshed.com.au/Lots of info on various towns we will be travelling through on this tour here! tourism.racq.com.au/drives/qld/australias-country-way/great-country-way?SQ_DESIGN_NAME=print_html Read more: vintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/13827/east-coast-autumn-tour-2015#ixzz3OrfhHLpsSo far we have six or so starters from southern states and about the same from Queensland . So shaping up to be a good manageable group. Cheers Sutcac |
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Post by strugglebrook on Jan 16, 2015 7:54:46 GMT 10
This is it people the yearly Tour. A great time with good people to enjoy the countryside , an opportunity to get the static display out of the shed and enjoy.
All you have to do is turn up, Clyde has done all the work. Pam and I look forward to catching up with the regulars and forging new friendships.
Rattcliffe will examine and bless all the wheels. Lets make this the biggest and best Tour yet.
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Post by sutcac on Feb 27, 2015 14:21:20 GMT 10
OK ...Calling all Toads and Roaches/Mexicans.................only 56 more sleeps to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't forget you need to book at Esk Caravan Park by March 25 if you intend to join the tour there on April 25. Talk to Jackie on 07 54241466. All other planned overnight stays do not require any bookings. Mexicans/ Roaches need to book in at Tenterfield Lodge C P for Friday April 24. Things are shaping up for what should be an enjoyable tour. Plenty to see and do on our leisurly meander through the SE Qld hinterland !!! We have about 15 'expressions of interest' , but only 5 confirmed bookings at the Esk C P so far.  Soooooooooooooooooooooooooo................ as soon as you know that you're a starter, get on the blower and secure your site!! Cheers , Cactus.  |
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Post by strugglebrook on Feb 28, 2015 8:05:03 GMT 10
Come on all you static displays, Mr Sutcac has a fun filled adventure planned where we can enjoy our vans and in some cases our classic cars as well.
Beer, pumpkin soup, damper and more beer, it does n`t get any better than that.
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Post by earlee on Feb 28, 2015 15:07:40 GMT 10
Plus earlee and earleebird are now booked into Esk to start the tour. Yay.
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