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Megalong Valley Trip 22nd May 2005
Annual Dinner 2007
Another great annual dinner was held in Sydney in November 2007. Our roving photographer (Sue Chatfield) took some shots of the night - can you find yourself?
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Christmas in July 2006
Stephanie and Geoff did a great job with all the organisation and made Christmas in July a great success. We only have one photograph to offer as we ran out of power. On the way up we stopped at Somersby Falls for morning tea and had lunch at the very interesting Fighter Museum at Williamtown. David McGee organised a marvellous run to Morpeth on the Saturday with morning tea at Seaham where the attached photo was taken. I believe 35 Morgan's participated over the weekend.
Bob Bailey
Morgan Madness - May 2006
Stephanie and Geoff Hollings
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Jindabyne |
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Smiggins |
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Bailey's Bear Wear |
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Rutherglen |
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At Braidwood |
Some cheery soul thought we were mad to plan a motoring holiday through the Alps and Victoria at this time of the year. However, we had snow in the right places (on the side of the road), enough sun to make the wineries pleasant, autumn colours to suit the photographers and no need for hoods up at all, although the photos show that Smiggins was almost cold and wet enough to tempt us.
Highlights of the trip were a visit to the new part of the war memorial where the Lancaster sound and light show was incredible. Dinner at a Punjabi restaurant was a great feast complete with Bollywood movies and no room to move or dance, thankfully. We drove to Jindabyne in perfect autumn weather, and the accommodation (Snowline) was fantastic, a must to stay again. After unpacking, we drove to Smiggins and Perisher to see the snow, lots of it, but luckily all the roads were cleared. As we got higher the mist and sleet rolled in and we drove in some very challenging conditions, so much so that we almost envied those who came in tin tops.
Driving across the Alpine Way to Khancoban the next day was a bit of an anticlimax, as the snow had melted a bit, and the main challenge was finding a loo and coffee. The group was boosted by the Chatfields, who joined us here after their diversion via Tasmania. The 4 days at Lake Hume were spent in leisurely visits to wineries, gourmet food outlets, lovely villages full of good cafes and interesting shops, nice walks by the lake, and easy driving. We had to eat a lot of the gourmet food and drink the nice wines as we had no room to pack it in the Morgans. Such hardship, but someone had to do it!
After a day to Yankendandah and Bright, we travelled on the Great Alpine Way over Mt Hotham and through Omeo to Lakes Entrance. It was out of season and very quiet, so we enjoyed great seafood, and good walks along the beach. The trip to Narooma was the longest day, and possibly the worst roads, so it was good to get to our waterfront cabins and enjoy the sunset with Sylvia and Rudy, who met us there with smiles and wine. Some people went driving around Tilba the next day, but a car-less day was tempting. The boardwalk to the beach started near our park, and you could buy oysters on the way. We had a celebration meal at the local golf club.
The next day some drove home, but most went to Braidwood for the day and night, more shopping and eating and looking around the town, newly declared “National Trust”. We had a fun meal at the local club, With Todd being accosted by a cute octogenarian (Isn’t he just gorgeous, she kept saying) and Caryn winning the meat raffle. I expect we made the local news that week.
We detoured to Neil and Jane Hurst’s home near Bungendore on Saturday, to inspect the Dalmatians and check out the coffee and croissants. All were in good order and the men inspected the shed where young Tim spends time rebuilding cars and taking advantage of cheap storage. Geoff and I returned home after a brief delay at the junction of the M7 and M2 caused by the discovery that we could only use 55 of the 60 litres in the fuel tank. Ask Geoff, not me!! The next day we had a car to clean and washing to do, but many good memories of the sights we saw and the convivial company we enjoyed. Thanks to all who came!
Stephanie and Geoff
Smiggins
Queensland Tour May 2005
Thanks to Bob Bailey for this trip summary and photos.
Eighteen Morgans and two tin tops from NSW participated and were joined by ten Qld Morgans for the run to Maleny arranged by Reg Darwell, where a delightful lunch was enjoyed by sixty four Morganeers.
Commencing on Monday 25th April, the group met
for breakfast at the Caltex service station on the F3 near Wyong and headed
north to Kew for lunch and an overnight stay at Coffs Harbour where we were
united with some who made an early departure on the Sunday.
Tuesday 26th April. Departed Coffs Harbour for the Gold Coast via a scenic route to Grafton, Woodburn, Lismore, Nimbin, Murwillumbah, Tweed Heads, Coolangatta, and Nerang to our accommodation at Treasure Island Holiday Park, Biggera Waters.
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Morgan Car Park |
Wednesday 27th April. A run through the hinterland via Oxenford, Hinze Dam, Canungra, Tamborine and Eagle Heights. Return to Biggera Waters.
Thursday 28th April. Free day taking the sights.
Friday 29th April. Gold Coast to Maroochydore
via Redcliffe, Scarborough to the Maroochy Palms Holliday Village.
Saturday 30th April. Travel to the Eumundi
markets and visit Noosa Heads and Coolum Beach, followed by a BBQ at Queensland
members Tom and Lynn Fairhall’s residence.
Sunday 1st May. Maroochydore to the hinterland visiting Maleny, Flaxton and Montville with a magnificent lunch at a French restaurant. A fantastic day.
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Lunch - Montville |
Monday 2nd May. Flying with Reg Darwell from Caloundra airfield in a Chipmonk and/or Tigermoth aircraft.
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Morgans & Chipmonk |
Tuesday 3rd May. Maroochydore to Byron Bay via
Palmwoods, Mooloolah, Beerwah, Peachester, Stanmore, Kilroy, Somerset Dam, Esk,
Fernvale, Loganholme and onto our accommodation at Glen Villa Resort at Byron
Bay.
Wednesday 4th May. Free day wandering the town
(pub) and visiting the lighthouse.
Thursday 5th May. Byron Bay to Armidale via Ballina, Maclean, Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Dorrigo to Armidale for the night.
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Molly at Cold Byron Bay |
Friday 6th May. Armidale to Gloucester via
Thunderbolts Way and Buckets Way.
Saturday 7th May. Gloucester to Sydney and the
return to reality after a fantastic two weeks and a total distance travelled of
1810 miles, 2912 kms.
Another successful MOCA tour. Next venture being investigated is New Zealand in 2007.
Megalong Valley Trip - 22nd May 2005
Pictorial essay by Ross Simpson
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Winding down to the Megalong Valley |
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Mogs at dawn |
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Breakfast in the brisk Megalong morning |
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So that's what a Morgan V6 looks like! |
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