High Country Tour to 2018 Nationals Canberra to Wangaratta

[Koala]

Once again I am putting my hand up to organise a alternative tour to the 2018 Nationals, Canberra to Wangaratta via the high country rather than just blasting down the highway.

Follow this link for the itinerary and site booking information Attachment Deleted

As always it is advisable for you to book your accommodation early to avoid disappointment.

Very roughly the proposed route will be;
Depart Canberra Sunday 15 April 2018
Jindabyne (Side trip without vans to Mt Kosciusko and Charlotte Pass)http://www.charlottepass.com.au/ www.visitnsw.com/destinations/snowy-mountains/jindabyne-area
Travel over the mountains Via Adaminaby and Cabramurra
Via Khancoban www.khancoban.com.au/
Corryong www.murrayriver.com.au/corryong/
Tawonga (Side trip to Mt Beauty) www.tawonga.vic.au/ www.mtbeauty.com/
Via Myrtleford www.visitmyrtlefordvic.com.au/
Wangaratta Arrive Friday 20th

I have been through this way previously in my 56 Buick towing a light van(automatic, drum brakes) and had no difficulty. Autumn is a spectacular time of year in the high country as the leaves change colour and drop.

Please let me know if you are up to the challenge.

Koala

[murray]

Nice one ,Ken
Note to everyone that Koala knows all the best bakeries in Australia .
Then theres the pubs
..and the collectible stores
...and the bestest caravan parks

He usually likes to keep amongst his circle of intimate fellow travellers but we can fix that !!

[thegeneral]

Hi Murray he can also sniff out any ice cream parlor for mile's away..
  Graeme..

[Koala]

Just bumping this up the queue

[Koala]

Please find attached itinerary for the High Country Tour to the Nationals.

Note that all caravan parks are pooch friendly so you just need to sort out a kennel in Wangaratta.

Judy and I have stayed at all these parks over the years and I believe that you will be happy with them. The Colac Colac park is a bit out of town (Corryong) but on the river as is the park at Tawonga which has a good pub within walking distance.
The walkers can spend some time to walk to the top of Mt Kosciuszko and take a photo to show me upon return  Other options are trips up the mountain on the ski tube or on ski lifts some of which operate in summer.

Only a year away and I'm excited.

Attachment Deleted

 Whereis Map of route r.whereis.com/Va3iZoF
Whereis map of Kosciuszko Day Trip r.whereis.com/gSXVMUN

[murray]

.....Ken, will this tour now be going via Apollo Bay ?

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Book grayem ,me and yourself a table closest to the counter

cheers

[Koala]

Just bumping this back to the top for those who are thinking of coming along.

Koala

[jamo]

Hi Koala
I plan on tagging along with your group, assuming I get my van fixed by then.

Jamo

[Koala]

Hi Jamo, That would now be two of us trying to finish a van.

Ken

[kerri]

Hi Koala,
I would love to be there and follow you down. I need to pull my finger out and get my van finished then. Anything else I need to add to my busy life... OMG! All good, I can't wait.

[murray]

Ken,

Looks like I need to come on the tour also as my van is still unfinished

You could have this tour just for unfinished vans .

The 'Rat Van' High Country Tour to 2018 Nationals

[humpynvan]

whilst i cant make this trip, you all will be passing through my old stomping grounds
I grew up in Mt Beauty and know the surrounding area quite well
lovely lovely part of the country

[Gypsy 10]

Hi Koala, Add Gypsy 10 & wife to your band of followers. Do I need to book the van parks myself? If yes then do I tell them I'm with the Caravan Forum run?

[Koala]

Hi Gypsy 10 and wife, great to have you along.

Yes you will need to contact the caravan parks to book your own sites, mention that you are with the Vintage Caravan group.

`As always it is advisable for you to book your accommodation early to avoid disappointment'.

I am looking forward to it.

Koala

[Koala]

Time is flying by, I hope to have the Wayfarer in a liveable condition by then. A reminder that anyone considering coming along should book their sites.

It will be a great time of year to visit the high country!!

Koala

[thegeneral]

Hi Ken, l am planning to do the High Country Tour but l cant find the info on the caravan parks.
Can you please forward dates names and phone numbers of where we stay.

Where is the starting point and recommended  Canberra C/P.

[Koala]

Hi Graham
Just click on the itineray link in the first post. vintagecaravans.proboards.com/attachment/download/3385

Let me know if you still have problems.
Ken

[Warrenk]

Hi Ken, 
Have you got a spot for one more caravan.

Warren

[Koala]

No problem Warren, pleased to have you along.
Dont forget to book your sites at the caravan parks.
Koala

[Koala]

We have a nice manageable group of 10 vans currently coming on the High Country Tour to the Nationals. Another couple of vans would be welcome but you had better stop thinking about it and make your bookings if you are coming along.
I am looking forward to a few nights in the mountains where the air is clean, the scenery is awesome and the stars are big.

Koala

[wildbrumby]

Hi koala

Count me in for the High Country Tour. Previous to our discussion with you and Judy, will it still be ok for me to park my van out the front of your place the night before we leave, as I will just stay with my son around the corner in Gilmore, for the night. I'll just hitch up in the morning again.

Cheers

wildbrumby

[murray]

Koala/Ken,
Just Reading in the latest Time to 'Roam' Magazine about your fall from grace in the scone -making arena at Shellharbour.

I am sure all the participants in the High Country tour will put their waistlines on the line so you can again perfect your skill ready for next year. .
I will contact the caravan parks to access the size of their camp ovens.
I'm sure contributions of jam and cream will be flowing,
cheers
Murray

[Koala]

Hi Murray i appreciate your concern but Shellharbour was merely a training session. Any good athlete (or chef) needs to preserve their energy for tbe main event.
Koala

[tooleyau]

Murray,
there is a back story to that. I was one of the Judges and Ken's scones were certainly in the hunt for the top gong. He even brought me a bourbon, so he got bonus points for bribery.
However. When I found out that he bribed me with my own bourbon he lost points for that. Lol
Mike

[Wodnas]

Hi Ken,
Jen and I would love to tag along if you have room. I'm always up for a good bakery.
Cheers Rob Sandow