NSW Central Coast to Adelaide then Back Along Great Ocean Rd & home

Congratulations to Alannah (sp ?)
Good result and great to see.
Also good to make it an adventure but the obligatory tray top return isnt actualy compulsory even tho a few well known members seem to indulge.

 

Here are some photos of the trip:

Loads of fun....

On the way - the road just disappears into the sky:


Camping at Wagga Beach Caravan Park (couldn't find the surf club)


Mexican border - finally made it to Swan Hill:


Ouyen wasn't very photogenic so the next photo is Henley Beach in Adelaide:


The Athletics stadium at the opening ceremony:


Allanah getting her Gold Medal:


From Adelaide to Lake Albert near Meningie:


Then down to Port Fairy to the lookout:


Heading back coming out of South Oz:


Down to the Great Ocean Road and the cliff face coast:


Gus also admiring the view:


Whats left of the 12 Apostles (8 now):


Further along near Port Campbell:


Near the lighthouse at Split Point near Moggs Creek: (We found one of those missing Apostles that clearly is a good swimmer).


Bells Beach - rather small but a few surfers out - Winki Pop was better.:


Ballarat main street in the rain:


On the Murray River near Echuca:


On the Tow truck for the ride home:

 

We are going to do a similar trip in june. Going from jervis bay across through hay to adelaide then coming back via the great ocean rd. For a national level sporting event as well. Funny that

 

Which towing company have you decided on, for the final leg?

 

I was waiting for someone to make that joke.

 

Just thought I'd save you the wait........

 

That was NRMA Premiums decision.

Funny they had to source him from Goulburn as the bloke in Yass who had dual cab tray top to trucks was either too busy or couldn't find a driver for his trucks.

The towie was great - we got home by about 9:30pm - we had a good run - no traffic.

 

Excellent service these days, and glad you made it home.

There was a time, when towies were not allowed passengers, and took the vehicle, leaving you on the side of the road....

Glad times have changed, and if I ever need a tray top, I know what to expect....

 

Just got around to jacking up the car today as I didnt need to go to the city.... found my new rear disc caliper had vibrated loose and one bolt dropped out meaning the caliper was grabbing on the wheel in reverse and not letting the van reverse and hence the noise when driving with the caliper dragging on the wheel.

Anyway a much easier fix than I expected but still the gearbox is going in for some new bearings before it does actually die.

Also a new donk is happening too.

At least I can drive it again until I need to pull it apart again.

 

Perhaps some lock tight on the threads, check them all

 

Better cancel that car trailer booking to take it to the Nationals then?

 

Yes,

Just picked up a new bolt from the mechanics and he dropped some locktite on the threads of the two bolts (ie the loose 1 which I still had and the new replacement one).

Hopefully they wont come loose again.

Check yours too Phil.

However I think that Great Ocean Rd with the bends would have caused the issue.