VIC Road Trip to the MR2 Nationals 2015

Don't think about going to the MR2 Nationals 2015 in Brisbane, QLD in June, JUST DO IT!!!!  Life is too short not to.
Visit the Nationals post on the QLD section for further information and the MR2 Nationals Program.
 
If you want to join the VIC Road Trip (we have 9 MR2s already going) to the MR2 Nationals 2015 in Brisbane, QLD then attached is the proposed route, "Draft Plan No 1" for the VIC Road Trip to the Nationals.  The plan is to get to the Nationals via the shortest, practical, direct route over three days of driving.
 
I have broken it up into approx. three equal days and two overnight stops:
 
Leg 1. Wednesday 3 June.  Lilydale, VIC to Cootamundra, NSW 542kms taking approx. 5.5 hours staying at a good motel in Cootamundra we have used before.
 
Leg 2.  Thursday 4 June.  Cootamundra, NSW to Tamworth, NSW 604kms taking approx. 7 hours.  Accommodation in Tamworth TBA.
 
Leg 3.  Friday 5 June.  Tamworth, NSW to arrive at National headquarters 351 Beams road Taigum, Brisbane, QLD 587kms taking approx. 6.75 hours to arrive mid afternoon.
 
Check this out yourself on Google Maps (see map).  It should allow some time to do some sightseeing along the way and of course you are free to "do your own thing"!!  This plan is subject to change if you have a better suggestion until the end of April, when we will need to book accommodation at our two overnight stops.  I hope by now you have entered and booked your accommodation at the Colonial Village (phone: 07 3865 0000 mention the Internet Rate and the MR2 Club) as it is filling up fast.
 
The return journey home will be at your leisure as some have indicated they will be staying in Brisbane/QLD a little longer
 
Hit reply for comments and questions and feel free to forward this to any other MR2 Owners who wish to join us.
 
Cheers, Kevin (AKA REDMR2RED)
VIC Coordinator - MR2 Nationals 2015
MR2 Owners Club of Australia (VIC Branch) Inc.

Good afternoon, the following is recommended accommodation for two overnight stops during the Road Trip to the MR2 Nationals 2015 in Brisbane QLD.  You are free to make your own arrangements. 
This is where we will be staying overnight.  You need to ring and make your own booking.
 
COOTAMUNDRA NSW For Wednesday 3rd June
WATTLE TREE MOTEL
Address: 66 Wallendoon Street. Cootamundra NSW
Phone: 02 6942 2688
Web: http://www.wattletreemotel.com.au/
Mention MR2 Club for the $80 room.  Full Breakfast $10pp. We have reserved 10 rooms (I have booked one) in the name of the MR2 Owners Club.
 
TAMWORTH NSW For Thursday 4th June
CADMAN MOTOR INN
103 Ebsworth Street, Tamworth NSW 2340, Australia
Tel: 02 6765 3333
Website: www.cadmanmotorinn.com.au
Mention MR2 Club for the $100 room.  Full Breakfast $14pp.  There is lots on in Tamworth over the week prior and following our visit, so get in quick. 
In Tamworth we have reserved 11 rooms in the name of the MR2 Owners Club. They will not appear on “Wotif” or “Trivago”.
For couples - 5 rooms with queen bed (I have booked one)
For couples or people willing to share - 5 rooms with queen bed and single bed
For three Single people - 1 room with queen bed and 2 single beds. 
If you are travelling on your own mention when booking you are happy to share and the price will be halved or thirded.
 
Cheers, Kevin

First Proposal .... subject to change!!!


Wednesday 3 June. Depart for the MR2 Nationals 2015 taking three days (two overnight stops) to arrive at Nationals headquarters mid to late afternoon on Friday 5^th June.
 
Lilydale to Cootamundra NSW 542kms
 
Meet 1:  Main Street Lilydale,  8.45am to depart 9.00am travelling via Yea to Euroa “Pit Stop” (144kms).
 
Meet 2: Euroa 10.45am to depart 11.00am travelling on the M31 via Wangaratta and Albury lunch stop (165kms) approx. 12.30pm
 
Depart Albury 1.30pm for Cootamundra (236kms) arriving 4.00pm
 
Check in:
WATTLE TREE MOTEL, 66 Wallendoon Street. Cootamundra NSW. Phone: 02 6942 2688
Web: http://www.wattletreemotel.com.au/

sorry 4/06/15
 
 

 

Have a look at the pic on post #1 The plan is the shortest direct route from Cootamundra to Tamworth, then same from Tamworth to Brisbane.
 
I'll be putting out more detailed infomation soon by email to all those who have indicated they will be joining us.
 
And it's not too late to join the VIC ROAD TRIP just send me an email nationals@mr2club.com.au and I'll include you on the list.
 
Note:  the email for the Nationals Organising Committee in QLD to enter is: nationals2015@mr2club.com.au