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TR Register Australia inc

 

2008 National Meeting and Concours

 

Thredbo, NSW

 

 

Date of National Meeting and Concours

 

               Friday           24 October 2008

               Saturday       25 October 2008

               Sunday         26 October 2008

 

Registration

 

               Friday 24 October    1.00pm to 5pm in lounge of the Alpine Hotel, adjacent to reception.

 

Name Tags

 

               Please bring your red club name badge with you.

 

Programme

 

            Friday 24 October 2008

 

            1.00pm  - 5.00pm       Registration – Thredbo Alpine Hotel

 

5.30pm – 6.30pm        Welcome drinks in the lounge of the Thredbo Alpine Hotel

 

6.30- onwards:            No formal evening meal has been scheduled. There are numerous eateries close by and pub food is available in the Pub Bar Bistro. Alternatively and provided a minimum of 25-30 members are interested, a 3 course meal can be arranged at Eagles Nest at Top Station on Crackenback Range.

 

            Saturday 25 October 2008

 

9.00am – 9.30am        Assemble your TR on the grounds of the Village Green, adjacent to the main entrance of the Thredbo Alpine Hotel.

 

            9.30am – 3.00pm        Concours d’Elegance

 

                                                The Village green

Cars will be assembled into your nominated class – please advise the attendant of your class and follow their directions.

 

            9.45am                        Concours judging to commence.

 

3.00pm – 5.30pm        Casual drinks and get to together on the deck of The Pub Bistro.

 

6.30pm                        Presentation dinner in the Koscuiszko Room (next to The Pub Bistro) Smart casual

 

            Sunday 26 October 2008

 

9.00am – 10.00am      National Meeting in the Keller Bar, downstairs from The Pub Bistro.

 

10.00am – 10.30am    Assemble your TR’s on Friday Drive – this is the main road opposite the Thredbo Apartments and Information Centre and is parallel to the Thredbo River.

10.30am – 12.30pm    Short 30 minute drive to Jindabyne (TBA but probably Gadens Trout Hatchery or Thredbo Valley Distillery).

 

12.30pm                      Counter lunch at Lake Jindabyne Hotel on the shores of Lake Jindabyne just past Nuggets Crossing Shopping Centre when heading east.

 

Accommodation

 

Register members will have to make their own booking and payment directly with their preferred resort

 

All bookings must be made on or before 28th August 2008 following which the rooms will be released for general sale to the public.

 

Thredbo Alpine Hotel (4.0 star) Phone (02) 6459 4184, E-mail tahgroups@thredbo.com.au, Contact Trudy Neilson

40 x superior Twin/Double rooms at $180 / night includes full buffet breakfast in Cascades Restaurant and chairlift tickets.

 

Thredbo Alpine Apartments (3.5 star) Phone (02) 6459 4184, E-mail tahgroups@thredbo.com.au, Contact Trudy Neilson

(updated 4th July 2008)
5 x one bed apartments  -  $180 (2008 rates)

10 x two bed apartments - $220 (2008 rates)

No breakfast provided. (minimum 2 nights)

 

Berntis Mountain Inn (3.5 star) ;  phone Thredbo Resort Centre 1300 020 589

10 x Mountain View rooms - $150 per night

5 x Standard rooms  - $130 per night

No breakfast provided.

 

Alternative Accommodation

 

There are also numerous lodges and apartment complexes in Thredbo offering various types and standards of accommodation.

 

Members who wish to arrange alternative accommodation should contact the

Thredbo Resort Centre on 1300 020 589 who will advise you of the rates and availability.

 

Restaurants/Cafes

 

Following the welcome drinks on Friday, and provided there are sufficient numbers (25-30 diners), it may be possible to arrange for a three course evening dinner at Eagles Nest. Cost will be approximately $70 per head plus drinks and includes chairlift transport.

           

The restaurant is situated at the top of Crackenback directly above Thredbo and is accessed by the Kosciuszko Express chairlift which is located in front of the Alpine Hotel. The day quad chairs are replaced by fully enclosed gondolas for the evening.

 

The venue and gondola ride are highly recommended. The evening views of the Thredbo lights far below are enchanting.

 

Dining at the restaurant is however totally weather dependant. High winds or lightning can stop the lift running

 

Please indicate on the Meeting Registration form your preference for this dinner.

 

Weather

 

Thredbo has an alpine or high country climate, which may vary considerably. The weather may change very quickly so it is important warm protective clothing is carried with you

           

Park Entry

 

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service charge an entry fee to the Kosciuszko National Park, which at the time of going to press is $16 per car per 24 hour period. An annual permit costs $190 per car. If entering from the Victorian side entry fees may be paid at the Khancoban Rangers Station or at the Thredbo Visitors Centre the following day.
(21/6/08 - Ian Cuss advises that there is a special entry rate ... buy 48 hrs and get the 3rd 24 hours free. Also NSW pensioners can gain FREE entry by supplying appropriate card).

 

Post Concours Tour

 

Neil Tribe has kindly organized a post Concours TT to the far south coast of NSW taking in Merimbula, Eden (visit the Killer Whale Museum and Boydtown), Tathra, Bermagui, Central Tilba, and Narooma (boat trip to Montague Island). This will be a 4 day leisurely tour that starts at Cooma and ends in Narooma.

 

Contact Neil Tribe on (02) 9868 1439 or by e-mail neilt@internode.on.net    to have itinerary and booking information sent to you.  This is a self-booking tour so best to get in early.

 

Thredbo Activities

 

There are numerous activities in Thredbo including:

 

·              Guided or self guided walks of various grades and lengths to Kosciuszko Summit, Merrits Traverse, Dead Horse Gap, Meadows Nature Track, Riverside walk etc

·              Indoor heated pool and waterslide – offered by the AIS including a floating slippery obstacle course. The complex also includes climbing wall, squash courts, full gym.

·              Mountain bikes are unfortunately unavailable for hire in October.

·              Tennis – 4 x floodlit courts, hire equipment available

·              Golf – 9 x hole AGU rated course

·              Bobsled – 700 metre luge track – highly recommended

·              Nordic walking, fly fishing, white water rafting, horse riding

·              Day or two day trips to Yarrangobilly Caves and thermal pool, Charlottes Pass, Khancoban, Cabramurra, historic gold mining area of Kiandra, Jounama Homestead, Talbingo Dam, hydro power stations, BBQ at Tom Groggin on the Murray River etc.

 

Please contact Bill Rangott ( 07 54786556 ) if anyone is interested who will, if there are a few willing participants, organize a tour and act as guide.