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NSW Meeting & Get Together
27 September 2008
Gunnedah Tourist Caravan Park
51 Henry Street
Gunnedah. NSW
Phone 02 67421372
Caravan Park 3 ½ Star, has 10 Cabins and an abundance of powered sites, Swimming Pool, (Although It will probably too cold to swim in September) and Bar B Que area.
There is a Club nearby that has an undercover Bar B Que area which will be ideal for our Meeting and Saturday Dinner.
Gunnedah is a large Rural town with extensive CBD and Shopping. Some attractions include Koalas in abundance in and around the town, the Gunnedah Rural Museum and signposted self walk and drive tours of the town.
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SATURDAY RIDE

Quirindi, Wallabadah, Nundle Tamworth, Home. (Total Distance 270kms)
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South East to Quirindi for morning tea (79kms). ½ hour to Explore the Main Drag and/or Visit the Who’d-a-thought-it Lookout.
16 kms to Wallabadah then north on the New England Highway for 6 kms. Turn right to Nundle (34kms) for lunch at the Pub.
After lunch, North to Tamworth via Dungowan 58kms, and view the district from the Oxley’s Lookout. Great Photo opportunity.
Back to Gunnedah on Oxley Highway (77kms)

Depart 9:00am sharp. Should return 3:30-4:00pm
View Larger Map Gunnedah Map
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The 2008 Steven Walters Foundation Snowy Ride - 8th of November

( Not an endorsed UTA ride)

Background
Since the inaugural Snowy Ride in 2001, thousands of 2 and three wheelers
have descended on the Snowies for a weekend of fun and great riding. Last
year Buck, Uncle Ron, Matt and I attended and it was a terrific weekend. The
ride is run very well and  its not your usual mass ride, race type event.

The Ride
There is no starting or finishing point and we are free to ride the hills
and dales as we see fit stopping at check points to get our cards stamped
and sample the local food and drink.Late Saturday afternoon there is a mass
ride into Thredbo which is quite spectacular.This is followed by live bands
and merry making for as long as you can take it.

Fees and Prizes
There is an entry fee of $60 per rider or Pillion. Yes there are Prizes. A
Honda Goldwing and Honda Fireblade are on offer plus lots of other minor
prizes.

Accommodation
Last year we stayed at a place called Karinya Lodge near Jindabyne, which
was fairly basic but lots of fun and comfortable. However there is a vast
array of accommodation available if you want something more up market.

For more info on the ride it self and to get an entry form:
www.snowyride.com.au
or email
info@snowyride.com.au

Those who are interested in joining Buck,Matt and myself in the high country
in November can contact either Buck or myself for details.
Thor

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2008 NSW Christmas Party/Meeting
29th November 2008
Nepean River Holiday Village
Mackellar Street Emu Plains (near Penrith)
Ph 02 4735 4425
www.nepeanriver@hvgroup.com.au
The rates are very competative and if you join the Family Parks VIP Club, www.familyparks.com.au ($25 for 2 years), you will get 10% discount on your accomodation cost.

We have also organised a spit roast for the Saturday Night Dinner, and breastfast for Sunday morning (bacon, eggs, sausages, toast, baked beans, byo tea and coffee) at a cost $30.00 per head for both meals (these need to be pre paid)

A form will go out in the next newsletter.

Goz