I realise that this should really be in the events area and it's been posted before but the organisers and I thought a reminder wouldn't hurt and I think more people will see it here!
As many of you would be aware this year marks the fiftieth anniversary of volkswagen in australia.
This is your chance to celebrate that in a way that you will never forget and also to see some of the most spectacular scenery in aus.
On nov. 8th to the 14th the volkswagen assoc. of tas will be conducting the Shannons National Cavalcade of Volkswagens.

The itinery is basically as follows;

Sat 8th nov.
Arrive in tas aboard Spirit if Tas.
Depart Devonport to travel via Deloraine, Westbury, Hagley, Longford, Launceston, Campbell Town, Ross, Oatlands, Campania, to Richmond then on to Hobart.
There will be a welcome BBQ that evening.

Sunday 9th nov.
Show and Shine, Princess wharf in hobart.

Monday 10th nov.
Day trip to Tahune forest "Airwalk" Return via winery and Longley Targa stage.

Tuesday 11th nov.
Depart Hobart to Queenstown. Truely a spectacular drive!! Overnight in Queenstown.

Wednesday 12th nov.
ABT scenic wilderness railway or Gordon river cruise. Travel to Strahan

Thursday 13th nov.
Depart Strahan to cradle mountain
Overnight at Cradle mountain

Friday 14th nov.
Depart Cradle montain for Devonport via scenic drive. 9pm departure on Spirit for mainland.

Remember that your car travels free on the Spirit of Tasmania.
I have seen first hand how much work has gone into ensuring that this event is a success, so you are assured of having a great holiday. I mean where else can you spend a week touring a beautiful island with a whole group of dub nuts in their dubs? Anyone interested can recieve further info and reg. forms from;
pandpcurran@ozemail.com.au
Hope to see lots of you in Tassie!!

[Edited on 17-8-2003 by 62deluxe]

how many of you mainlanders (Australians) are planning on coming?

I knew nothing about it! But it's worth considering. Might be a good way to run-ina new engine...!:bounce

There are lots of people going from what I can gather from talk, or at least from Vic.

It'll be worth registering yourself in if you can manage the time off:thumb

There are a few people only doing the three days so they can get back too work

Would be a good trip ... but at least we have the Shootout on Sunday to keep us NSW folk occupied.

Too far away for me :cry
Rob....

This was what I hoped. Letters have been sent to most clubs but not everyone is in a club! It looks like being a great event, Shannons, Tas gov, City motors VW and volkswagen australia and others I've forgotten have come on board. There will even be a car transporter following the cavalcade in case of breakdowns for the trip south! Not that vws break down of course!! VW Aus will be leading the cavalcade with a New Beetle cabriolet.
Can't wait!! kiss

Sounds great, beautiful in tassy in November, what a way to spend a week, unfortunately im with rob, a long way to travel in 36hp bus

The more the merrier!!
Anymore than 36hp and you're just being greedy!

[Edited on 18-8-2003 by 62deluxe]

I'm coming!
Just need to figure out how to book the boat with no credit card and no cheque book??

Jay try contacting your local travel agent as they all deal with the Spirit of Tamania. volma. For those North Islanders with doubts about their vws making it to Tas, I travelled to Sydney this Easter to the Nationals and Bug-In in a 36 hp 6v 1960 kombi along with Peter and Pat in their 36hp 1960 beetle with each car doing over 3000 ks with no problems. volma

We are coming.. If the Notch will get on the boat..

Thinking Friday - Monday... hmm..

Need to talk to BLKBUG & co.. Dave, are we all staying together?

Won't go on principle, seeing as how Shannons wouldn't insure my Kombi so I will have to wait for the Golden Jubilee in Sydney......

Well silver I hate to say it but Shannons aren't going to miss you but youu'll miss out if you don't come!!

Jers don't you sleep. Find it difficult that Shannons won't insure a vw of any type. Try Brett Pitfield on 1300139006 or mob 0419289301 at Shannons in Hobart or Matt Brinsden in Melb. Shannons for insurance. volma

Jay, any travel agent and use EFT:thumb

Hey volmaism. Sleep is for those that have too much time! Actually I'm on arvo shift this week so getting up early isn't an issue this week. Will be next week though! 59 is at bodyworks this week so not alot to do.

We're going to be there. It'll be great to put faces to the people we 'feel' we already know (from the forum).:thumb
Regards,
Mark

Yeah the wheels can go on the Spirit for free but the arms and legs cost an arm and a leg.:o

Hey Jeremy are you going to have a run up to our agm on sunday or are you working?
Gary.

G'day Gaz. Would love to come up but girlfriend is down from Queenie and silly me promised I'd do some of that housey stuff!!
Haven't seen you in ages! how's the north-west?

Hey Lugnuts the fare over is as cheap as chips. $105 each way incl your car, cheaper than driving to Valla from Sydney and better scenery.volma

See coming to Tassie isn't such a hassle!!
You mainlanders just have it too easy that's all!! So stop making excuses and get over here in Nov. or you'll miss out! So there.

Yes Jeremy, I find that to play with our toys we have to do the housey thing every now and again to keep them happy. We are all pretty good up here in the north.Working hard saving some spondulies for November.
Gary.

Go here for the Tassie Ferry costs

http://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/fares/melb_dev.htm

You can even book online to make it easy
:thumb

If you think the costs are high for accommodsation go here and use Youth Hostels and still be near the action

http://www.yha.com.au/hostels/search/state.cfm?stateid=5

Well it was worth a plug:thumb

I'm sure there are camping grounds etc

After being at Valla it is well worth staying were most others are though, much more fun

Remember to say you are with the VW group as they are going to have the cars together so they can drive off the boat together, so it is probably better if you ring rather than book online.

[Edited on 22-8-2003 by jenz58]

Cool cool cool.
Can't wait.
Now i've just got to finish the car.....

Good call, and how can we get these forms if we need them..

Is someone able to put the file up here so people not connected with a club, or attending meetings, can get a copy/print off

Just looked at club news letter and nothing. Also looked back at earlier post and could not find it. I thought we had it on here once??:jesus

I put the contact details on the bottom of my original posting!!
You need to register so we know numbers for dinners, badges, cavacade, show entry etc etc.
Contact details again;
pandpcurran@ozemail.com.au

Just a little bump:bounce