twood Posted 4July, 2015 Report Share Posted 4July, 2015 Couple of us are driving down from Brisbane to attend the "Byron Bay Cars and Coffee" on Sunday July 12.We thought that we would include a SMT for the drive back to Brisbane rather than just drive back up the highway-in other word to quote Supertramp "Take the Long Way Home".Byron Bay Chris has suggested a drive that I think will be fun. see below: Here is the Google Map link to download to your phone.I will probably not include Mt Tambourine as it is a bit slow on a Sunday afternoon. I would also like suggestions for somewhere to stop for a bite of lunch on the way back so if anyone has any ideas please put it out there. So the basic plan is (subject to any changes) have breakfast at C&C and leave Byron Bay at around 10.30am (after Cars and Coffee) and then via Bangalow, head back in the direction of Brisbane, maybe? stop for lunch, and get into Brisbane early afternoon. Both Einsteiny and I will have our partners with us so significant other companions are encouraged to attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted 4July, 2015 Report Share Posted 4July, 2015 tempting looks like a lively drive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 4July, 2015 Report Share Posted 4July, 2015 tempting looks like a lively drive! some parts of the drive are somewhat lively....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 4July, 2015 Report Share Posted 4July, 2015 especially in a track orientated car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 4July, 2015 Report Share Posted 4July, 2015 I'm going to drive down in the morning if anyone wants to drive down together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatSix Posted 5July, 2015 Report Share Posted 5July, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperson Posted 6July, 2015 Report Share Posted 6July, 2015 Is it ok if the family tags along in the bimmer if they stay a respectful distance behind? What time are you thinking of departing? Please don't say 5am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 6July, 2015 Report Share Posted 6July, 2015 Is it ok if the family tags along in the bimmer if they stay a respectful distance behind? What time are you thinking of departing? Please don't say 5am. the morning starts from 8.30, and the drive straight down the M1 should take around 90-110 minutes. Leaving at 630 should work.However.However, I'm not driving down, so don't ask me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 6July, 2015 Report Share Posted 6July, 2015 i could've picked you up but we're not going back via the coast, and i've got a passenger already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twood Posted 6July, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 6July, 2015 Sorry FlatSix-you must be over half way into your penance. You cannot organise a substitute driver? With regard to the SMT and driving back from Byron to Brisbane I think Byron Bay Chris's route combines some fun roads, does not take us to far out of the way and is not too long. It will be a bit bumpy in places but driven at "normal/sensible speeds" the road is fine.Couple of us have booked a B&B in Byron for Saturday night so we will drive down early Saturday afternoon.Is it ok if the family tags along in the bimmer if they stay a respectful distance behind? What time are you thinking of departing? Please don't say 5am. For anyone that wants to join us on the drive home (e.g. in a Bimmer) and come tor lunch I would be very surprised if you were more than 10-15 minutes behind us. We do not exceed the speed limit, we just try to keep our average speed up.I have been looking at a suitable place to stop for lunch. For those that are interested and I came across this:http://www.viewcafe.com.au/gallery.htmlIt is peached on the edge of the Hinze Dam at , 100-200 ADVANCETOWN ROAD, ADVANCETOWN, 4211 QLD Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm Saturday & Sunday from 8am to 5pm Tel 07 5563 0313The menu is available on the website. This is entirely a personal option. In my case because I will have my partner in the car it will not be a personal option "You want me to come to a car show-what's in for me?" For those not interested in lunch it is a short drive to Nerang and the Pacific Hwy to Brisbane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiny Posted 6July, 2015 Report Share Posted 6July, 2015 Yeah, we've eaten there. Nice and reasonably priced. Just near where Flatsix came to grief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 7July, 2015 Report Share Posted 7July, 2015 Just for those who may not have the most amazing navigation skills...........here is a kindergarten annotated map of how to get to The Farm and where to park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BENC4S Posted 8July, 2015 Report Share Posted 8July, 2015 Getting back from Melbourne Saturday arvo and might just make this , sounds like a great drive ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BENC4S Posted 11July, 2015 Report Share Posted 11July, 2015 Anyone driving down together ? Oh wifey is coming too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 11July, 2015 Report Share Posted 11July, 2015 Anyone driving down together ? Oh wifey is coming too ! send a message to Russ.....he was planning a trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BENC4S Posted 12July, 2015 Report Share Posted 12July, 2015 Ok I may have slept in missed the boat ... Sorry lads, enjoy the drive !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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