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Phone Jo: 6379 4455 or 0402 481 459
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2012
January
Australia Day weekend, Stewarts Brook, on the edge of Barrington Tops NP.
Thursday (Aust Day Jan. 26th) through to Sunday 29th Jan.
Some of us will go up Thursday 26th, and others that have to work Friday can come up Friday night or Sat morning.
Camping will be on a level block belonging to Mal & Yoki, there is a well equipped shed - camp kitchen, long drop loo and a wood fire shower. No van power, a nearby water supply (not mains). A donation is to be paid but at this stage the amount is not known, it will not be excessive.
Side trips will be available through some fantastic country, and if we ask Mal nicely he may put on a good drive, however Mal's drives are not for whimps (he was a successful Malaysian Mud Challenge driver on several occasions).
Caravans can get into the property with care.
Warning there are 4 creek crossings, normally shallow (10-15cm (4-6 inches)), but in flood may be impassable.
Trip leader Colin. 0400244173.
Coordinates: 32 00 08s - 151 17 34.5e
March
This is our Meeting weekend and the meeting will take place at 3pm on Saturday afternoon.
Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th March
Camping weekend at 'Eagles View' a 1030 acre property at Running Stream near Capertee on the edge of a cliff face that over looks the Capertee Valley resulting in some awesome views.
Camping will be on a fairly level block belonging to Margaret and John.
There is no power, toilets or any other facility so you will need to bring everything, firewood will be supplied.
The property is caravan friendly.
No dogs are allowed.
Cost is $8 per night per adult and children under 16 are $4 per night.
You can also stay in a 3 bedroom cottage that is located on the property and accommodates 9 people, for further information on the cottage go to www.thecubbyhousefarmstay.com.au, if you want to book it you will have to get in early.
There is no convoy just meet at the property camping ground.
The address is 'Eagles View' 394 Vulcan Road Running Stream. This mountain range is also known as Mount Vincent.
Directions:
Coming from Capertee travel on the Castlereagh Highway to Running Stream and turn right onto Mount Vincent Road ( this is opposite the Foxwood Cafe and worth visiting), travel 4klms on a sealed road, turn right into Vulcan Road (this turns into a dirt road), travel another 4klms, then go through a gate at the end of Vulcan Road. You have to drive through neighbouring properties to get to 'Eagles View', go over the cattle grid and follow the signs to 'The Cubby House'.
There are scenic helicopter flights available from Capertee Valley Helicopters, prices for these are: 2 people - 15 mins $250, 30 mins $375 and 1 hour $700. Email Mark Lilley on thelillys@harboursat.com.au or phone 02 6359 0157.
Trip Leaders: Kevin & Ellen 02 4774 8119 or mobile 0427 785 815.
May
May's meeting is to be a picnic meeting day.
Club meeting on Sunday 6th May at Central Park Gardens Merrylands, bring your picnic lunch with you.
There is a website that has been provided for more information - www.holroyd.nsw.gov.au/facilitiesand leisure/parks and reserves/centralgardens