Non Footy Chat Thread II

[Twizzle]

Tell me, did you use the solar train in Byron when you were last there?

The solar train is a hoax, sure it has a few panels on the roof, but its not solar powered.

 

[Twizzle]

I notice that South West Rocks doesn't get a mention here.

top spot, good surf too

 

[Eelogical]

The solar train is a hoax, sure it has a few panels on the roof, but its not solar powered.

I would take it purely because it helps alleviates traffic congestion. It's part of the tourist theme that is Byron. The climate activists can feel good about themselves if it works for them.

 

[84 Baby]

@IFR33K is gonna enjoy watching Gladiators with Shandor Earl and Jeff Kenny wearing sparkly training bras and short shorts

 

[Twizzle]

I would take it purely because it helps alleviates traffic congestion.

It doesn't go anywhere. It goes north towards Mullum for a bit then stops and comes back while you pay a lot of money for a cup of tea and scones with jam and cream.

Not my cup of tea.

 

[84 Baby]

I notice that South West Rocks doesn't get a mention here.

I reckon about 20-30 years ago that was the place that everyone raved about but doesn’t get mentioned anymore. I certainly haven’t even thought about it in that time

 

[Eelogical]

It doesn't go anywhere. It goes north towards Mullum for a bit then stops and comes back while you pay a lot of money for a cup of tea and scones with jam and cream.

Not my cup of tea.

It goes far enough away from Byron central to justify parking there. I haven’t taken it myself but I would consider it next time I’m in town. You could get scones and a cup of tea for less in Lennox Head beforehand.

 

[Suitman]

I reckon about 20-30 years ago that was the place that everyone raved about but doesn’t get mentioned anymore. I certainly haven’t even thought about it in that time

Maybe it's a great time to visit?
Unpopular along the NSW coast is a good thing.

 

[Eelogical]

I reckon about 20-30 years ago that was the place that everyone raved about but doesn’t get mentioned anymore. I certainly haven’t even thought about it in that time

A stay at the lighthouse is worth it. Only thing is that the cottage we stayed at is a B&B. So either you go with friends or take pot luck on the other bedroom being vacant or having Mik and Hindy as the other house guests. We went with friends.

 

[T.S Quint]

So many nice spots down the South Coast, the main problem is the Princes Hwy is shit for most of its length past Berry and also you have to drive through that shit hole that is called Nowra, once you are past Nowra the world is your oyster, speaking of oysters the south coast has the best oysters in Australia.

Once they finally get the Ulladulla and Nowra bypasses up and running it'll be a dream driving down the coast.

It's still years away, unfortunately, but it'll take our drive from Balmain to Narooma to around 4.5 hours. The new Westconnex tunnel/Rozelle Interchange has already cut 25 minutes off our trip.

 

[84 Baby]

Maybe it's a great time to visit?
Unpopular along the NSW coast is a good thing.

Well I may have until @Eelogical told everyone about it again!

 

[Suitman]

Jindy and the Snowy Mountains was the best this summer. For me anyway.









And, at the top of Oz with my bro.



BBQ'S and beers in the evening beside the fire were the best. It was cold and we were in trackies and hoodies.
The locals were wondering who was next on the bbq.

 

[hineyrulz]

Tweed/Kingscliff

Pottsville and Cabarita are magic as well.

 

[Eelogical]

Well I may have until @Eelogical told everyone about it again!

I’ll just stay quiet from now on. Who wants forum merkins running amok all over the coast? I ‘ll just go back to Yamba….it’s easier.

 

[Eelogical]

Jindy and the Snowy Mountains was the best this summer. For me anyway.

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And, at the top of Oz with my bro.

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BBQ'S and beers in the evening beside the fire were the best. It was cold and we were in trackies and hoodies.
The locals were wondering who was next on the bbq.

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I could get used to that, and I plan to.

 

[Eelogical]

Pottsville and Cabarita are magic as well.

The run over the range from QLD through Natural Bridge and Chillingham is great. We usually stop off at Tropical Fruit World at Duranbah for a lunchtime feed.

 

[Suitman]

I could get used to that, and I plan to.

Autumn is the quietest time of year. My recommendation.
Just not during Easter.

 

[Eelogical]

Autumn is the quietest time of year. My recommendation.
Just not during Easter.

It’s already on the drawing board for April. We want to do the Great Alpine Rd before winter sets in.

 

[emjaycee]

I am on day 3 of 12 at Nambucca Heads. We have done our annual holidays on the mid-North Coast for the last 5 years or so.
Before that was always Sth Coast (Huskisson and Kiama).

I lived at Callala Bay in the early '90's.
Love Jervis Bay.

 

[Suitman]

It’s already on the drawing board for April. We want to do the Great Alpine Rd before winter sets in.

Gundagai-Tumut-Adaminiaby-Berridale is a beautiful drive.
Highly recommended. Lots of great stops to see along the way. Including Yarrangobilly Caves and the thermal baths.