seventytwo Still have a turbo, it's just on a diesel. Lifetime Members 5,368 Member For: 18y 9m 11d Gender: Male Location: The 8th Dimension Posted 19/08/07 08:55 AM Share Posted 19/08/07 08:55 AM (edited) Attention all NT members.Cruise to the Adelaide River+ a Dorat rd, Special Stage.DATE: Sunday 09th of September.TIME: 0900 amDESTINATIONS: Adelaide RiverDESCRIPTION: This is a half day cruise, Its a blast down the Stuart Hwy and the twisties of Dorat RDDURATION: Approximately 4 to 5 hours including lunch.DISTANCE: 315 kmFUEL: Fill up before the cruise starts, AUSFUEL stocks 95 and 98 ron fuels.MEET: Ausfuel on Wishart Rd LINKS: GOOGLEMAPShttp://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&hl=....669434&z=9Drive: 221 km – about 2 hours 54 mins1. Head east on Wishart Rd toward Tivendale Rd 2.0 km 1 min2. Turn left at Tivendale Rd 2.1 km 3 mins3. Turn right at Stuart Hwy 98.8 km 1 hour 21 mins4. Head southeast on Stuart Hwy toward Memorial Terrace 0.4 kmStop for a rest and Toilet break @ Adelaide River servo 5. Continue on Old Stuart Hwy 0.2 km6. Turn right at Dorat Rd 32.1 km 25 mins7. Head south on Dorat Rd toward Oolloo Rd 33.8 km 26 mins8. Head northeast on Dorat Rd toward Stuart Hwy 46 m9. Turn left at Stuart Hwy 50.7 km 35 mins10. Continue on Old Stuart Hwy 0.2 km11. Continue on Stuart Hwy 0.4 km12. Turn right at Hopewell St 85 m 1 minLUNCH: Adelaide river hotel. Standard pub fair. Return to Darwin 94.1 km – about 1 hour 18 mins1. Head southeast on Hopewell St toward Stuart Hwy 95 m2. Turn right at Stuart Hwy 94.0 kmCruise members can break off at any time on the return trip.BRING:Optional UHF 40 channel CB Radio to keep across road hazards and general chatter. It truly adds to the experience if you have a CB, even if it's a $25 Dick Smith special. Seventytwo has 1 CB for loan during the cruise if anyone is interested.Camera for the photo opps and the views.RULES:1. Obey all laws whilst on the cruise; this means no speeding, no overtaking over double lines (no matter how safe you think it may be), etc...2. There is a designated cruise leader who will lead the way and set the correct pace for all cruise members.3. Use the Buddy system; always make sure you can see the car behind you. This will give people behind you an indication on where to turn to make sure nobody gets lost.4. CB Radio's; if you don't have one, follow the maps and directions given out. It is highly recommended to have CB as it enhances the enjoyment of the cruise being able to hear about road hazards and join in on the social chatter.5. Please turn up to the meeting points with a sufficient fuel in your tank and enough time before the departure time.6. During the cruise, please have head-lights on normal beam. It is up to individuals if fog lights are on, but be mindful that in some States, it is illegal to have fog lights on in most situations.7. The Cruise Controller attending the cruise has the final say on the cruise route.8. By attending this cruise you agree not to hold FordXR6Turbo.com, it's Administrators, Moderators, Cruise Controllers, or Owner responsible/liable for any damage and/or grief sustained (simply; you are responsible for your own actions).Confirmed.72SmylieWright'y2BWLDUnconfirmed. Edited 07/09/07 08:32 AM by seventytwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smylie Member 139 Member For: 17y 2d Gender: Male Location: Baulkham Hills Posted 19/08/07 11:04 PM Share Posted 19/08/07 11:04 PM Cool, you know I'll be there. lets see if we can get a couple more to join in this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wright'y Member 226 Member For: 20y 1m 2d Gender: Male Location: Darwin, NT Posted 20/08/07 01:07 PM Share Posted 20/08/07 01:07 PM Im in if I have my 4 speed not 1 speed. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wright'y Member 226 Member For: 20y 1m 2d Gender: Male Location: Darwin, NT Posted 21/08/07 11:58 AM Share Posted 21/08/07 11:58 AM Is that dorat rd the back road to the daily? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventytwo Still have a turbo, it's just on a diesel. Lifetime Members 5,368 Member For: 18y 9m 11d Gender: Male Location: The 8th Dimension Posted 21/08/07 12:00 PM Author Share Posted 21/08/07 12:00 PM that's the one. Made the GF a bit car sick, when I was testing out the route.Great bit of road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixfan Flaccid Member Donating Members 2,503 Member For: 20y 10m 28d Gender: Male Location: NOONAMAH, go figure..... Posted 29/08/07 02:34 AM Share Posted 29/08/07 02:34 AM that's the one. Made the GF a bit car sick, when I was testing out the route.Great bit of road.Ken-oath it's a top bit of road.Count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventytwo Still have a turbo, it's just on a diesel. Lifetime Members 5,368 Member For: 18y 9m 11d Gender: Male Location: The 8th Dimension Posted 29/08/07 07:31 AM Author Share Posted 29/08/07 07:31 AM Done The full cruise itinerary will be up this week end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixfan Flaccid Member Donating Members 2,503 Member For: 20y 10m 28d Gender: Male Location: NOONAMAH, go figure..... Posted 29/08/07 10:14 AM Share Posted 29/08/07 10:14 AM Done The full cruise itinerary will be up this week end Missus informs me I'll be in Perth for inlaws birthday. :banghead: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventytwo Still have a turbo, it's just on a diesel. Lifetime Members 5,368 Member For: 18y 9m 11d Gender: Male Location: The 8th Dimension Posted 29/08/07 10:18 AM Author Share Posted 29/08/07 10:18 AM Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!You might have to develop Flu simptons the day before you fly out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixfan Flaccid Member Donating Members 2,503 Member For: 20y 10m 28d Gender: Male Location: NOONAMAH, go figure..... Posted 29/08/07 12:32 PM Share Posted 29/08/07 12:32 PM Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!You might have to develop Flu simptons the day before you fly out.fuggen too late! I already have it.spent last week at Olympic dam coughing my guts up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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