Well,
What can one say, when I asked for some input, I really got it.
This is going to be a trip to remember, I can feel it.
As of today 11/03/06, 2 days after posting tour announcement,
the Syncro count is 4.
This is one email I received from Peter could not go unlisted on
this site I quote:-
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Rick
It sounds like a great idea and I'll be there for sure.
Assembly area: Were you thinking of Shallow Crossing? Lots of
space / facilities and the perfect staging area for the wilderness
country we will be heading.
There is some of the most spectacular country you will find in Ozz
in the Bimberamala National Park and the southern Budawangs.
Secluded campsites with pristine clear rivers full of Bass. Bush
tracks that rarely see any traffic edged with virgin forests
interspaced with shallow (shallowish) river crossings. Views of the
Castle, Mt Elliot and many others. Abundant wildlife such as snakes,
quall, gliding possums and once I witnessed a Lyre bird mimicking a
cat?? Yes there are ferals out there too including cross bread
dingos. Safety in numbers we hope. They will come into the camp at
night looking for left over beer?
Abandoned gold mines littered with old machinery. Holes sunk
vertically in the ground about the same size as a grave some
hundreds of feet deep with no protection. Don't go walking at night
without a torch, you'd never be found!
A metal detector can also be fun as it is gold country (I have only
ever found beer cans and tent pegs :-).
The tracks are narrow, rough, steep and at times littered with
fallen trees (chainsaw on board is a must). Real Syncro country!
Recovery gear needed, winch cable, shovels etc. Maaaate where we go
we'll need it.
1: 25000 topo maps and a GPS are also essential.
The main maps required are 1:25000:
Currowan 8926-1V-N
Brooman 8927 111-S
If there are any GPS users that also are familiar with OZIExplorer
software I can send through intended routes.
Life be in a Syncro
PK
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--- In
Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "ricktout"
<ricktout@...> wrote:
>
> Les,
> I already have the perfect van park very close to Batemans bay ,
> as soon as I get some numbers I will book the spaces. The
facilities
> are exactly suited and is a great place to have a couple of days
to
> start and warm up from. I have done a few tracks and trails which
> are very close.(Peter is the expert in this area). The plan I have
is
> a couple of nights there to meet and greet and then the
progressive
> stop overs from then. So to all interested if I can get the
numbers
> early would be a great help for me to get the bookings sorted.
> Cheers
> Rick.
>
>
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "leslie harris"
> <leslieharris@> wrote:
> >
> > Rick,
> >
> > To kick the whole adventure off, we would need an assembly point
> somewhere near or in Bateman's, preferably including an overnight,
so
> that people coming from various directions have a finite place to
> meet - a caravan park might be suitable so that those travelling
> from afar can have at least one night with hot showers, etc.
There
> is also good reason (mutual support) for people travelling from
> various directions to link up on the way and travel in convoy.
> >
> > There are then two possibilities from there on. Day trips from
a
> fixed base, or progressive stop-overs.
> >
> > Peter, you have local knowledge, so please put forward your
> suggestions.
> >
> > Rick, we have plenty of space available on the website, so let's
> put the postings direct to the group. The more that appears on
the
> group site, the more likelihood that we will encourage others to
join
> us.
> >
> > Les
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "ricktout" <ricktout@>
> > To: <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 5:31 PM
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] SYNCRO TOUR 2007- GET TOGETHER-
JAN
> 2007
> >
> >
> > Syncro 2007 Get together,
> >
> > WHEN
> > The second week of Jan 2007 from Sat 6th to SUN 14, this gives
you
> all time to book holidays from your work and get the vans ready
for
> action.
> >
> > REASON
> > I am envious of all the web sites with great group outings
through
> America and Europe, South Africa. I am sure in Australia we could
> really put a get together and show off to the Syncro world what
> Australia Syncronauts can do. We will get photos and get them on
the
> web.
> >
> > LOCATION
> > To start at Batemans Bay NSW which about 500ks south of SYDNEY
on
> the coast road to MELBOURNE directly East of CANBERRA (you know
the
> capital of AUS), as there are some great National park tracks and
> beaches in that area. I have just spent 10 days around there.
From
> then the direction will be determined when the level of interest
is
> ascertained and from suggestions/discussions from other
Syncronauts.
> So who ever in this club knows of some particular places that we
> should visit let me know and I will start mapping out the route.
> >
> > Lets get as many SYNCROS together as possible
> >
> > RSVP direct to ricktout@
> > Please email me direct saves cluttering up this site and I will
> report back to this site as things progress under the
heading "SYNCRO
> TOUR 2007". Before you know it 2007 will be here, so let me know
> ASAP.
> >
> > Regards
> > Rick.
> > ricktout@
> >
>