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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 dElegance
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 TRs on Friday Drive this is
the main road opposite the Thredbo Apartments and Information Centre and is
parallel to the
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
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.
Berntis Mountain Inn (3.5 star) ; phone Thredbo Resort Centre 1300 020 589
10
x
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
(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
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,
·
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.