Gday all,
I had posted a thread on this on the old forum with updates and it's been a while now.
Just letting everyone know that the Trip to Tasmania in October is still very much on. For those that dont yet know but are interested the trip is from 19th to 30th October. All the accomodation has been organised through a travel agent organised by the club so there's no mucking around to be done. The trip will involve travelling various stages of the Targa Trail as well as a Shannons Car Show in Hobart and also a few sight seeing days thrown in the mix. Ill post the itinerary up soon again when my fingers are ready for the typing in a couple of days. Ill also put the price list up again too. If anyone is interested please let me know. It's getting close to the run now it's all of nine months away. The trip will start in Canberra and involve a trip down to Melbourne where we will board the Spirit of Tasmania which is included in the price. If anyone is interested please email me at [email protected] or contact the club delegate Gary on 02 6297 5699 if your after more info or keen to come along.
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Torana Tassie Trip 2006
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Posted 01 February 2006 - 12:02 PM
Found some info for you Poggy.
In 2006 the ACT Torana Club is planning a run to Tasmania. Time of year it will occur is currently under question but planning starts now. Watch this space for developments. Hopefully this run will be bigger and better than the Echuca run earlier this year.
If anyone is interested in this run please contact our club to express your interest. We will no doubt be sending out invitations to all the clubs when more details are at hand. Keep an eye on this spot and http://www.acttoranaclub.org for info.
Ok here's the trip.
Drive the Targa Trail.
Bring your own car aboard the Spirit of Tasmania.
A 10 days / 10 nights Tasmanian Holiday driving the world's best touring routes.
On Confirmation of your booking you will recieve a set of official reconnaissance notes describing all competition stages and how to find them.
A full set of official stage maps for all competition stages.
Competition questionaire for you to complete whilst touring in order to earn a certificate of completion.
2 Targa Tas T Shirts + 2 Targa Tas caps
Package includes return travel on Spirit of Tasmania in a twin inside cabin with your car included free.
Price at this stage is $945 per person. This may change but only slightly.
All final information will be posted by Feb/March 2005.
Accounts will be set up with the travel company so people can pay their trip of gradually in the next year before the trip.
Interested persons are to write to Gary Harwood to organise booking :
Gary Harwood
37 McIntosh St
Queanbeyan NSW 2620
Please include the number of people coming and note the car.
As we get more info I will be posting here. Clubs will recieve official invites some time soon.
In 2006 the ACT Torana Club is planning a run to Tasmania. Time of year it will occur is currently under question but planning starts now. Watch this space for developments. Hopefully this run will be bigger and better than the Echuca run earlier this year.
If anyone is interested in this run please contact our club to express your interest. We will no doubt be sending out invitations to all the clubs when more details are at hand. Keep an eye on this spot and http://www.acttoranaclub.org for info.
Ok here's the trip.
Drive the Targa Trail.
Bring your own car aboard the Spirit of Tasmania.
A 10 days / 10 nights Tasmanian Holiday driving the world's best touring routes.
On Confirmation of your booking you will recieve a set of official reconnaissance notes describing all competition stages and how to find them.
A full set of official stage maps for all competition stages.
Competition questionaire for you to complete whilst touring in order to earn a certificate of completion.
2 Targa Tas T Shirts + 2 Targa Tas caps
Package includes return travel on Spirit of Tasmania in a twin inside cabin with your car included free.
Price at this stage is $945 per person. This may change but only slightly.
All final information will be posted by Feb/March 2005.
Accounts will be set up with the travel company so people can pay their trip of gradually in the next year before the trip.
Interested persons are to write to Gary Harwood to organise booking :
Gary Harwood
37 McIntosh St
Queanbeyan NSW 2620
Please include the number of people coming and note the car.
As we get more info I will be posting here. Clubs will recieve official invites some time soon.
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Posted 01 February 2006 - 12:06 PM
Day 1 : Melbourne / Spirit of Tasmania � Thursday 19 October 2006
Depart Canberra early for Melbourne. Arrive in Melbourne in the evening and enjoy dinner before boarding the Spirit of Tasmania which departs Station Pier at 9.00pm.
Accomodation : Spirit of Tasmania
Day 2 : Devonport / Hobart � Friday 20 October 2006
Arrive in Devonport at approximately 7.00am and after disembarking enjoy breakfast before commencing out drive south to Hobart where we stay for the next three nights. During these three days we will be covering part of the world famous Targa course.
Accomodation : Best Western Fountainside (bed & breakfast)
Day 3 : Hobart � Saturday 21 October 2006
Today we enjoy Hobart further and spend some more time on the Targa course.
Accomodation : Best Western Fountainside (bed & breakfast)
Day 4 : Hobart � Sunday 22 October 2006
Today we finish the Southern part of the Targa course before returning to our accommodation.
Accomodation : Best Western Fountainside (bed & breakfast)
Day 5 : Hobart � Queenstown � Monday 23 October 2006
On arrival in Queenstown we proceed to our accommodation where we stay for two nights.
Accomodation : Best Western Chancellor Inn (bed & breakfast)
Day 6 : Queenstown � Tuesday 24 October 2006
Today we explore Queenstown. Queenstown was originally home to over 40 mining companies. There is no shortage of sites to see.
Accomodation : Best Western Chancellor Inn (bed & breakfast)
Day 7 : Queenstown � Burnie - Wednesday 25 October 2006
Today we depart Queenstown to travel North to Burnie, a vibrant Bass Strait port. It�s a city of fun and entertainment where a variety of Pubs, Clubs and Restaurants can be found along with a colonial museum in town and a great surf beach down the road and penguin colonies in coastal suburbs. We then proceed to our accommodation where we will spend the next two nights.
Accomodation : Burnie Motor Lodge (bed & breakfast)
Day 8 : Burnie � Thursday 26 October 2006
Today we continue on the Targa route through some of Tasmania�s best coastal areas.
Accomodation : Burnie Motor Lodge (bed & breakfast)
Day 9 : Burnie � Launceston � Friday 27 October 2006
Today we travel to Launceston which is a picturesque city set on the River Tamar. Launceston is famous for its fine food and great entertainment. Join in the action at the Casino or kick back and sip on a Tamar Valley wine or James Boags beer.
Accomodation : Balmoral on York (bed & breakfast)
Day 10 : Launceston � Saturday 28 October 2006
Today we continue along the Targa Trail around the Launceston / Devonport areas before returning to our accommodation.
Accomodation : Balmoral on York (bed & breakfast)
Day 11 : Launceston � Sunday 29 October 2006
Today at leisure in Launceston or completion of the Targa Trail.
Accomodation : Balmoral on York (bed & breakfast)
Day 12 : Launceston � Devonport � Spirit of Tasmania � Melbourne - Monday 30 October 2006.
On arrival in Melbourne we leave our newfound friends and proceed to our home towns.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Please send to [email protected]
Depart Canberra early for Melbourne. Arrive in Melbourne in the evening and enjoy dinner before boarding the Spirit of Tasmania which departs Station Pier at 9.00pm.
Accomodation : Spirit of Tasmania
Day 2 : Devonport / Hobart � Friday 20 October 2006
Arrive in Devonport at approximately 7.00am and after disembarking enjoy breakfast before commencing out drive south to Hobart where we stay for the next three nights. During these three days we will be covering part of the world famous Targa course.
Accomodation : Best Western Fountainside (bed & breakfast)
Day 3 : Hobart � Saturday 21 October 2006
Today we enjoy Hobart further and spend some more time on the Targa course.
Accomodation : Best Western Fountainside (bed & breakfast)
Day 4 : Hobart � Sunday 22 October 2006
Today we finish the Southern part of the Targa course before returning to our accommodation.
Accomodation : Best Western Fountainside (bed & breakfast)
Day 5 : Hobart � Queenstown � Monday 23 October 2006
On arrival in Queenstown we proceed to our accommodation where we stay for two nights.
Accomodation : Best Western Chancellor Inn (bed & breakfast)
Day 6 : Queenstown � Tuesday 24 October 2006
Today we explore Queenstown. Queenstown was originally home to over 40 mining companies. There is no shortage of sites to see.
Accomodation : Best Western Chancellor Inn (bed & breakfast)
Day 7 : Queenstown � Burnie - Wednesday 25 October 2006
Today we depart Queenstown to travel North to Burnie, a vibrant Bass Strait port. It�s a city of fun and entertainment where a variety of Pubs, Clubs and Restaurants can be found along with a colonial museum in town and a great surf beach down the road and penguin colonies in coastal suburbs. We then proceed to our accommodation where we will spend the next two nights.
Accomodation : Burnie Motor Lodge (bed & breakfast)
Day 8 : Burnie � Thursday 26 October 2006
Today we continue on the Targa route through some of Tasmania�s best coastal areas.
Accomodation : Burnie Motor Lodge (bed & breakfast)
Day 9 : Burnie � Launceston � Friday 27 October 2006
Today we travel to Launceston which is a picturesque city set on the River Tamar. Launceston is famous for its fine food and great entertainment. Join in the action at the Casino or kick back and sip on a Tamar Valley wine or James Boags beer.
Accomodation : Balmoral on York (bed & breakfast)
Day 10 : Launceston � Saturday 28 October 2006
Today we continue along the Targa Trail around the Launceston / Devonport areas before returning to our accommodation.
Accomodation : Balmoral on York (bed & breakfast)
Day 11 : Launceston � Sunday 29 October 2006
Today at leisure in Launceston or completion of the Targa Trail.
Accomodation : Balmoral on York (bed & breakfast)
Day 12 : Launceston � Devonport � Spirit of Tasmania � Melbourne - Monday 30 October 2006.
On arrival in Melbourne we leave our newfound friends and proceed to our home towns.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Please send to [email protected]
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Posted 01 February 2006 - 12:17 PM
Other info and funny stuff....
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Be aware that winter is not a good time - cold, wet and daylight is about 10 hours. Sort of like ACT winter with less snow and ice.
In summer, bring a jumper and raincoat.
But today the weather was just too nice.
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Recently read in another post about the lack or no PULP available in Tassie. If that is true it's going to be a big problem I think. Surely this can't be true I know everyone make jokes about the people and place but it cant be that far backward can it
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Premium Unleaded is available but not at all stations and some do run out. Shell Ultina and other fuel like that is OUT. You should not have any trouble doing a lap of the state and being able to get premium.
And there are GTVs, BMWs, Porches, Monaros, Yank Tanks and new motorbikes that are supposed to go really fast here and are seen on the roads. AND they are owned and driven by locals.
Gosh - we even have television. And it is full of the carp that everyone without cable or satelite has to watch.
We might be remote but new stuff does come over on the boat - just not the one from Siddy.
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Maybe Chris should ring you. Do you have phones down there yet?
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Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2004 7:53 pm Post subject:
No phones here. We just yell out over the back fence and the message gets through.
Bit tricky using the internet though - especially if you are after porn......
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Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2004 9:52 pm Post subject:
Sorry dude, couldn't resist.
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Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2004 8:20 pm Post subject:
Be aware that winter is not a good time - cold, wet and daylight is about 10 hours. Sort of like ACT winter with less snow and ice.
In summer, bring a jumper and raincoat.
But today the weather was just too nice.
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Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 8:12 pm Post subject:
Recently read in another post about the lack or no PULP available in Tassie. If that is true it's going to be a big problem I think. Surely this can't be true I know everyone make jokes about the people and place but it cant be that far backward can it
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Premium Unleaded is available but not at all stations and some do run out. Shell Ultina and other fuel like that is OUT. You should not have any trouble doing a lap of the state and being able to get premium.
And there are GTVs, BMWs, Porches, Monaros, Yank Tanks and new motorbikes that are supposed to go really fast here and are seen on the roads. AND they are owned and driven by locals.
Gosh - we even have television. And it is full of the carp that everyone without cable or satelite has to watch.
We might be remote but new stuff does come over on the boat - just not the one from Siddy.
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Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2004 2:31 pm Post subject:
Maybe Chris should ring you. Do you have phones down there yet?
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Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2004 7:53 pm Post subject:
No phones here. We just yell out over the back fence and the message gets through.
Bit tricky using the internet though - especially if you are after porn......
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Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2004 9:52 pm Post subject:
Sorry dude, couldn't resist.
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Great, will meet up with u blokes when you're in Burnie 
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Posted 01 February 2006 - 06:39 PM
Too Nice, I put a post up asking about this trip...
Theres a lot of interest in meeting up with you guys? Has anyone got the date for the shannons car show in Hobart, are you guys going? There has been talk about organising the tassie cars to meet up with you guys on a few days, i think the shannons car show was one on the days as we attend every year.
Would be good to meet a few cars from the forum, Oh and the faces that go with them...
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Theres a lot of interest in meeting up with you guys? Has anyone got the date for the shannons car show in Hobart, are you guys going? There has been talk about organising the tassie cars to meet up with you guys on a few days, i think the shannons car show was one on the days as we attend every year.
Would be good to meet a few cars from the forum, Oh and the faces that go with them...
Les
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Not sure if u blokes know but the A9X nationals are being held in Tassie the week before - 14/15th October in Hobart.
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We have heard that the A9X Nationals's were on around that time. Ill chat with Gary as to when the Shannons's car show is on but i think it will be early in the trip. To meet up with the A9X folk would be great especially if we can show up at Shannons with even more toranas. We'll post the final itinerary here very soon so that Tassie locals can see where best to meet up for the day or longer. Numbers are great for this trip. It's looking tops. Big huge thanks to Tinkers for saving me typing too. I'll owe her one when i havnt got RSI in years to come.
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Yeah no worries. Shannons is a definate then, Should be a good weekend. Once i get the info we will sort something out about some other days aswell.
Les
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Time is running out for those who aret thinking about joining us for this trip and havnt organised anything yet. If you are keen on coming please email me at [email protected] or check out the website for info and contact Gary at the club. www.stcsb.org
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Are those departure/return dates set in stone, because it looks like 12 nights/13 days from door to door to me. Has the overall cost changed at all since your original post? I can't wait!
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Price is $1000 if your in a triple share. $1100 if your in a double or $1700 if your a single. Contact Potter Travel (02 6297 8585) to arrange a booking. Tell them your travelling with the Torana Club to Tasmania in October.
Trip runs from 19th if travelling from Canberra. Arrive in Tas on 20th. Leave tas on 30th. Arrive back in Canberra on 31st.
This trip has changed. The Shannons Car show was brought forward a week to coincide with the A9X Nationals so we'll be there a bit late which is a shame. However it appears at present that we have 98% certain got a day booked at Simmons Plains. Cost will be approximately $100 per driver. This is not an open track day this is only for people within the group and other torana enthusiasts that want to meet up and let their hair down on the track. If anyone on the forum wants to come along and take to the track please get in contact with myself via email ([email protected]) or Gary ([email protected]) at the club as we will need to let the guys at the track know six weeks in advance exactly how many cars are coming. Even if you dont want to race your torana id encourage you to come along for a day out. The planned day is Thursday 26th October.
Thats it for now. Ill post any additional info here.
Trip runs from 19th if travelling from Canberra. Arrive in Tas on 20th. Leave tas on 30th. Arrive back in Canberra on 31st.
This trip has changed. The Shannons Car show was brought forward a week to coincide with the A9X Nationals so we'll be there a bit late which is a shame. However it appears at present that we have 98% certain got a day booked at Simmons Plains. Cost will be approximately $100 per driver. This is not an open track day this is only for people within the group and other torana enthusiasts that want to meet up and let their hair down on the track. If anyone on the forum wants to come along and take to the track please get in contact with myself via email ([email protected]) or Gary ([email protected]) at the club as we will need to let the guys at the track know six weeks in advance exactly how many cars are coming. Even if you dont want to race your torana id encourage you to come along for a day out. The planned day is Thursday 26th October.
Thats it for now. Ill post any additional info here.
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For those in Tassie that wish to participate in the Simmons Plains Track day you can also contact Brad who is a local at [email protected] to book a spot.
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Too nice Poggy, I will have a chat with Brad and get something out in the mail to let everyone know what the go is with symonns, I'm a definate... Will also see what days we can organise to meet up with you guys so hopefully we can get a few cars together.
Do you have any days that you would prefer to meet up with us tassie guys???
Cheers
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Do you have any days that you would prefer to meet up with us tassie guys???
Cheers
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shame about the boat from Sydney being shut down as of Aug 27. I was taking my car, but I won't be now.
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will see everyone at the shannons car show then, me and a few mates with toranas will be entering!
and beers at joes garage after the a9x nationals then everybody??? should be able to organise to angle park all the cars outside joes if you want me too
and beers at joes garage after the a9x nationals then everybody??? should be able to organise to angle park all the cars outside joes if you want me too
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Posted 24 June 2006 - 11:59 AM
Yeah thats the thing to do, we have been there the last two years in a row, and alway have a run on the saturday night around hobart starting from the DEC when all the cars from the north arrive and then go to Joes for a few beers, go to the show on sunday and then head home after the show. Joes Is awesome, Top Place for us rev heads to have a beer, and the cars look awesome when they are all parked in front of the garage,
What date is the shannons car show on this year, and do you have any info on the A9X nationals as I will start sending some info out to people and let them know the dates.
Cheers
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What date is the shannons car show on this year, and do you have any info on the A9X nationals as I will start sending some info out to people and let them know the dates.
Cheers
Les
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For the A9X event go to the Links and visit the A9X WEB site.
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For anyone that wants to come to Simmons Plains for the track day let us know cause we have now secured it.
Date: 26th Oct time 9:30am cost $100 per car
No alcohol allowed on track. This is for Torana's only if anyone wants to attend please email Brad from Tas (email in previous post this message) or email myself at [email protected].
Date: 26th Oct time 9:30am cost $100 per car
No alcohol allowed on track. This is for Torana's only if anyone wants to attend please email Brad from Tas (email in previous post this message) or email myself at [email protected].
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It's hard to gauge how many we will get at this stage but we need to know if people intend on going cause we have to make sure we have enough to make it worth while. If youv'e got any friends with toranas that want to come too they are more than welcome. We will have to know numbers soon though. Most people travelling down from outside tassie will most likely be hitting the track. If your interested in coming contact myself at [email protected] or contact Brad in Tassie.
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Posted 31 July 2006 - 07:55 PM
I'll definately be there poggy along with a few other cars from around the place, Also sent out a newsetter to all the torana owners in tassie I know of (approx 70)letting them know and to call either me or Brad and let us know if interested. Hopefully a few are keen and come along as it should be a good day. Looking forward to seeing all you guys over here.
Cheers
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Cheers
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I'll be there - can't wait as the SLR hasn't had a decent hit out for years.
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This is great to hear guys. Why cant it be October already. See you all there.
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dont worry we are down here even if you dont here much from us , call us the quiet acheivers ,now the weather is warming up we will be coming out
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