Glow worm tunnels and Lost City 26th June 2011 [Archive]

Steve F

30-04-11, 06:16 PM

Where Glow worm tunnels and Lost City (ZigZag Railway), time allowing the viaduct and dam also.
When 26/06/2011
Meet Richmond Maccas at 7:30 am for a 7:45am Departure or ZigZag railway carpark at 9:00am for a 9:30am departure (we'll airdown etc and organise groups here)

PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE OF OTHERS, DUE TO THE NUMBERS IF YOU ARE LATE WE WILL NOT WAIT FOR YOU SO BE ON TIME AS WE WILL LEAVE EACH LOCATION ON TIME.

Time See the meeting details
Grade D/C (Dirt roads mostly, minor 4WD)
Requirements recovery points Front/Rear, recovery gear, radio, food/drink of choice, camera, TORCH IF YOU WANT TO GO IN THE GLOWORM TUNNELS
This run is limited to There is no limit at this point
Further info contact -Steve F

This is really a social trip, bring along the whole family, the portable BBQ and dress warm. The 4WDing will be easy so it would be great to see some new members come along.

Attending:

1. Steve F
2. Scott
3. Chris
4. AJ (OUT)
5. Hunty
6. Glen
7. Jose
8. Steve C
9. David (AussieJK) (OUT)
10. Reg and Maggie
11. Kybes
12. Greg (OUT)
13. Steve T
14. Heidi and Brian
15. Jason
16. Dave (OUT)
17. Ian
18. Jason (Oldboy)
19. Sebastien
20. Eddy (OUT)
21. Tony
22. Tessa
23. Hunno
24. Ryan
25. Kev
26. GregMK2
27. gp
28. Anthony
29. MOP44R
30. Allan
31. Martin
32. Andy & Charlene
33. Reszo
34. Rainman (OUT)
35. Cpage66 Visitor
36. Janeaway
37. Benjo
38. SKIZZI
39. Rupe (OUT)
40. ick72
41. James

Cheers
Steve

sbadman

30-04-11, 06:26 PM

We are in

10char

Cpage66

30-04-11, 06:29 PM

Yes please!

30-04-11, 06:34 PM

Can you put me on the list please, including family :D Although our attendance depends on whether our new jeep arrives before then ;)

glend

30-04-11, 06:50 PM

Put me down for this one.

Dieselcon

30-04-11, 09:57 PM

Yes please .
A bit far to know exactly Nats shifts but am keen.

SteveC

30-04-11, 10:46 PM

Yes Please

aussiejk

01-05-11, 07:38 AM

I would like to join in please if thats ok thanks

ACJ

01-05-11, 09:07 AM

yes please
count me in
thanks Allan

Bear

01-05-11, 09:21 AM

Better put my name down before the trip fills up.

Steve F

01-05-11, 09:48 AM

Better put my name down before the trip fills up.

If we get a lot we'll split into two and send half to the glow worm tunnels and half to the lost city and then swap and meet in the middle for lunch :)

Cheers
Steve

Kybes00

01-05-11, 12:06 PM

Please put my name down also. Will be my first trip out with the club so really looking forward to it.

My brother will be signing up in May and he will also be coming along in his own jeep.

Thanks

Michael

Greg D

01-05-11, 03:37 PM

Steve, Please include me. I may even convince my wife to come along, despite her aversion to 4wding.
Greg

stevet

01-05-11, 04:33 PM

Steve, Please include me. I may even convince my wife to come along, despite her aversion to 4wding.
Greg
In. Know the feeling Greg...........................

Heidi

01-05-11, 09:11 PM

count us in

jbrad

01-05-11, 09:36 PM

Tis a while away yet, but I'm in. Such a nice spot the last time we went there. Wanted to spend more time looking around - so this time I will get my chance.

Jason

Dave

02-05-11, 12:27 PM

Yes please Steve! Count Trudi and Alex in too, they really enjoyed the last day out!

Dave

Flatfender

02-05-11, 04:42 PM

I hope to be able to make it so put my name down please.

Oldboy

03-05-11, 06:39 PM

Count me in as well please.

sfedek

03-05-11, 07:02 PM

Please put me down for this one. I will need to confirm closer to the date as it is my Daughter's Birthday.

Thanks

Eddy

Sebastian

03-05-11, 09:07 PM

yes please

tonysrich

04-05-11, 04:37 PM

Please include my and my family on the list.
Tony, Ek, Aliyah (8) and Jasmine (2)

TessaTJ

04-05-11, 11:09 PM

Would love to try this 1. :)

ACJ

05-05-11, 01:08 AM

Hi Steve not sure if you seen my post (number 9)
could I be added to the list
thanks

Hunno

05-05-11, 07:00 AM

If mobile I'm in.

stevet

05-05-11, 10:07 AM

If mobile I'm in.
You'll be mobile one way or another.:D.......O0...............:)...........

khalak

05-05-11, 11:44 AM

Cat and I will be in for this one.

kiwi kev

05-05-11, 04:59 PM

count me in, thanks Kevin

Gregmk2

05-05-11, 05:31 PM

Would like to come along if thats ok? How far is it from the Gong?

Wolfe

05-05-11, 06:04 PM

All comers are welcome :)

According to the RTA trip calculator its about 175 kilometres from Woolongong to Lithgow and will take you approximately 2 1/2 hours. Zig Zag railway is approx ten minutes from Lithgow

TRBN8R

05-05-11, 07:00 PM

Would like to come along if thats ok? How far is it from the Gong?

Hi Guys from The Gong If u want a sleep over at Blacktown I have a spare bed..... Lithgow is about 95 Ks from my home and about 90 minutes........

Maggie

05-05-11, 07:24 PM

What a good idea Mani ..... Reg and I can also offer a spare bed ... one single and a pull out sofa.

Maggie.

Dieselcon

05-05-11, 07:32 PM

Would like to come along if thats ok? How far is it from the Gong?

I'll be going aswell from the gong. We can meetup at mt ousley and head up in convoy.

Wolfe

06-05-11, 02:18 AM

Can I come to stay Maggie?

http://ihasahotdog.wordpress.com/files/2009/08/cute-puppy-pictures-come-home.jpg

Maggie

06-05-11, 07:53 AM

Sure Wolfie, as long as you leave your money on the fridge.

Maggie

MOP44R

06-05-11, 11:16 AM

Sounds good, Im in at this stage too

My birthday on the 22nd so maybe busy that weekend but will know closer

Kybes00

06-05-11, 03:04 PM

Me and my bro use the same online account, can you please put down Anthony as coming also on the list.

Steve F

06-05-11, 03:27 PM

29 Attendees so far !!! Looks like we'll be splitting into groups and meeting up at lunch time as there is just not that much room to park all these Jeeps at the glowworm tunnel or the Lost city. I'll also add a third sight to see so most likely looking at groups of ten with 3 main sights.

Cheers
Steve

Gregmk2

06-05-11, 05:48 PM

sounds good to me mate. Will be in touch to sort it out. Cheers,

ACJ

07-05-11, 11:26 AM

please add me for this one
Thanks
Allan

redrubi

08-05-11, 12:06 AM

Please include us! Charlene wants to see Spanish steps.

Andy & Charlene

116gtv

08-05-11, 06:43 PM

Hey Steve

Pls add us too,
Thx
Martin

redrubi

09-05-11, 06:07 PM

Please include us! Charlene is keen to visit the Spanish Steps if possible!

Steve F

09-05-11, 06:35 PM

I dont think we'll be doing the Spanish steps on a C/D grade trip ;) A good option for a later date though.

Cheers
Steve

Steve F

09-05-11, 10:30 PM

I'm now capping the trip at 32 vehicles. If you still want to get on the trip then put your name down as we will get some dropouts over the next 6 weeks so I'll start a reserves list.

Cheers
Steve

Hunty

10-05-11, 08:07 AM

Jax & I are in

as reserves D'oh!

kiwi kev

10-05-11, 04:39 PM

put me down as reserve
thanks,Kevin

Steve F

10-05-11, 04:45 PM

put me down as reserve
thanks,Kevin

I already have you in the main list, you want to be taken off and onto reserve?

Cheers
Steve

10-05-11, 05:41 PM

Steve

I would like to go on the run to the Glow Worms Tunnel

Regards John Clark [gp]

Steve F

10-05-11, 06:27 PM

I've put up a post for trip leaders to assist with this trip due to the numbers, if I get some I'll open it up again and look at capping at 40 :) See the post in the club members section.

Cheers
Steve

Rob&Tanya

10-05-11, 08:15 PM

somewhat off topic? but why isn't there a number 5 in any of the trip lists?

Steve F

10-05-11, 08:25 PM

somewhat off topic? but why isn't there a number 5 in any of the trip lists?

5 is bad luck on Jeep trips so we skip it..... ;) Or because the template doesn't have 5. in it ;) Time for me to go fix it.

Cheers
Steve

Reszo

11-05-11, 02:38 PM

Steve - pls tack me on the list.

Steve F

11-05-11, 02:57 PM

Back to a no limit on numbers trip :)

Cheers
Steve

rainman

11-05-11, 04:34 PM

count me in to

Steve F

16-05-11, 10:18 AM

I'm still looking for another leader and tail for this trip, if you want to give it a go there is also a trip this weekend (22/05) to run through the trip and checkout the locations and tracks. It's a good opportunity to give trip leading a try with so many other SJC members around to help if needed :)

Cheers
Steve

Janeway

16-05-11, 07:03 PM

We want to come along as well!
Is this the most Jeeps ever?

Steve F

16-05-11, 07:24 PM

We want to come along as well!
Is this the most Jeeps ever?

Probably :)

Cheers
Steve

sfedek

16-05-11, 07:48 PM

Steve F

17-05-11, 08:53 AM

Hi Steve, is there a trip this weekend? 22/05. ?

Eddy

Just a reccie for this trip, so for those that voilunteered as trip leaders or tails only.

Cheers
Steve

benjo

17-05-11, 10:27 PM

Can I join this trip?

Steve F

17-05-11, 10:33 PM

Can I join this trip?

Sure, added you.

Cheers
Steve

SKIZZI

18-05-11, 06:49 PM

I'll be keen to come. If there is still room :)

Steve F

23-05-11, 12:40 PM

Reccie is done. Wear some walking shoes for the trip and bring a torch :)

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc200/steveff/IMG_4866.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc200/steveff/IMG_4849.jpg

Cheers
Steve

rainman

25-05-11, 07:05 PM

Hey guys I will be at work so have to withdraw, bit dissapointing, would have been nice to meet everyone.

benjo

27-05-11, 08:44 PM

I can't get over how many people are going, 159 jeeps on the one cruize would be something to see.

Steve F

27-05-11, 08:50 PM

I can't get over how many people are going, 159 jeeps on the one cruize would be something to see.

159?? There's 37, still a lot for a club trip though :)

Cheers
Steve

tonysrich

30-05-11, 08:43 PM

I don't know if anyone has thought of it but we are going to have one definite problem on this trip. The areas available to park close to both the Lost City and the Glow Worm Tunnels are very small and only have room for roughly 12 cars, maybe less and the tracks leading to both these areas are not very wide and offer very little room to park either. You have to assume that there will be other people already parked in these areas too further limiting the available places to park.

With over 30 cars coming I think that we are going to give some thought to not only where we will park but how we will organise the group so that it does not get strung out over too large an area forcing some people from our group to walk for miles to catch up with the others and causing the convoy to break up into smaller groups which may get lost.

One solution could be that the convoy could stop briefly as each one of our cars finds a park to pick up the occupants and ferry them to the sites, reversing the procedure as we leave so that everyone gets to the sites with the minimum of effort. We don't have to do it this way, it is just an idea but we will definitely need to have some strategy in place to solve this potential problem that could potentially ruin the day for some people.

Steve F

30-05-11, 08:47 PM

We aren't going to all the areas as one group (read back through the thread, there was a call for more trip leaders and tails to help with this ;) ), most likely as three groups and meeting for lunch, we've also discussed buddying up, especially at the glow worm tunnels where there is a large parking area about 1km from the main parking area. Basically, don't worry its all under control :)

The lost city is the tricky one, and again people could buddy up a little way out from the parking but we can park in front of each other there etc.

Cheers
Steve

tonysrich

30-05-11, 10:22 PM

I must admit that I do get a bit lazy and only read the most recent posts in a thread most of the time. I must say though that having to split up the group is a bit of a shame. I was looking forward to freaking out the all the Toyotas by rolling through the area in one huge Jeep convoy!

If you still need someone to help out by leading a group I'd be happy to volunteer. I have recorded all my trips to the area on my GPS and have both the car parks to the Lost City and the Tunnels as well as most of the other places we have stopped at during the SJC trips that I have done up there saved as waypoints. My GPS is a Garmin loaded with the latest Aust Toppo maps and it includes all the tracks in this area pretty accurately so I could easily lead a group to most of the places where we might want to meet.

Steve F

30-05-11, 10:30 PM

Final decisions will be made on the day in regards to numbers etc but like you say almost 40 vehicles is just too much for these sights as much as it would be nice to all go together. Be great to have another trip leader or tail so I'll add you to the list. In a week or two I'll send around trip notes and details. If we all meet up for lunch that would be pretty cool anyway :)

Cheers
Steve

stevet

31-05-11, 09:22 AM

There is plenty of area for lunch at the top of the "Pipe Line" track with an easy access road which runs down a long gentle slope. Could be a good pic or two taken there............ But undoubtably, someone will drive up "Pipe Line" depending on lunch........... We can still convoy together until the seperation points reached for each group, then meet up again along the line.............

rupicon

01-06-11, 06:58 PM

Did you say no limit:o:o
im in is there going to be aclub photo, i mite get my hair done
maby do a 3rd group and do that roll over track hey hunty

ick72

01-06-11, 10:56 PM

id like to put our names down for this trip too please

Nekked

14-06-11, 05:05 PM

Count me in, im looking forward to it.

tonysrich

15-06-11, 01:55 PM

My seven year old daughter Aliyah wants to know if there will be any kids coming that are around her age.

ick72

15-06-11, 03:11 PM

our 14 yr old boy might be coming he has the mind space of a seven yr old these days

TRBN8R

15-06-11, 04:22 PM

If there is still room can we come as well please......

Steve F

15-06-11, 05:59 PM

All welcome :)

I've added some details to the initial post re meeting times.

Cheers
Steve

Dave

15-06-11, 08:14 PM

Steve,

Eddy G has asked me to ask you to add his name to the list. Hope that's okay.

Dave

Steve F

15-06-11, 10:18 PM

Those that volunteered to assist with the trip will get some details this week with GPS co-ordinates and maps etc :) So if you put your hand up keep an eye out for them in your email.

Cheers
Steve

SGS

15-06-11, 10:27 PM

Hi All,
I would like to join you on this trip, but I do not own a Jeep (intend on purchasing a Wrangler though) and would love to see some Jeeps in action off road (I am a photography nut too).
I do however own a reasonably capable 4WD.
Would it be possible to join in?
Thanks.

Dieselcon

16-06-11, 08:24 PM

Has someone suggested a first take on the class photo at this meet?

Steve F

16-06-11, 08:52 PM

Has someone suggested a first take on the class photo at this meet?

We had some thoughts on photo and video :) Lets hope the weather is better next week.

Cheers
Steve

jeepney

18-06-11, 02:49 PM

Haven't been to this area, I would like to join the trip, Steve. James & Lucy

aussiejk

18-06-11, 05:05 PM

I'm pulling out of this trip have something else has come up..

sfedek

18-06-11, 05:20 PM

looks like i won't be here either guys. My Duaghter has a skate comp on a Maquarie Ice Rink on that day.
Love watch her skate!
Eddy
792

rupicon

18-06-11, 06:12 PM

I have got late notice that my niece is having her birthday party on the same day sorry wont be on the trip.

19-06-11, 08:38 AM

Still no sign of the new GC and the TJ doesn't fit a baby capsule so were going to have to pull out :( Was hoping this would have been it's first run on some dirt :)

Dave

19-06-11, 05:56 PM

Sorry, another drop out.

My passengers were not happy with the idea of getting on the road at 6.00 am, so are not coming. Also having a bit of trouble with my transmission interlink. Booked for a replacement on the 27th.

Sorry,
Dave

Heidi

19-06-11, 06:09 PM

Still no sign of the new GC and the TJ doesn't fit a baby capsule so were going to have to pull out :( Was hoping this would have been it's first run on some dirt :)

You need a compaq safe n sound it fits behind the passenger seat in the reverse position.

19-06-11, 08:07 PM

I finally got the rollcage installed last week so unfortunately the TJ is strictly a 2 seater now. Doesn't seam to matter anyway as she already wants to drive :D

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o253/ajlevings/IndieTheJeep464.jpg

If only she could reach the steering wheel ;)

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o253/ajlevings/IndieTheJeep458.jpg

rainman

20-06-11, 11:50 AM

Any slots still available on this trip?

Steve F

20-06-11, 12:22 PM

Any slots still available on this trip?

Yep, pretty much unlimited and a few have dropped out so spots available for club members.

Cheers
Steve

ick72

20-06-11, 02:25 PM

so are you re joining us on the trip rainman?

SKIZZI

21-06-11, 11:57 AM

I'll be meeting the group at the zig zag car park.

Ash74

21-06-11, 01:23 PM

I would like to attend if possible

snoik

22-06-11, 09:39 AM

I'm keen to join, I'll meet with the group at zig zag

stevet

23-06-11, 12:53 PM

Has anyone got a spare seat for SGS to come along on Sunday..........Getting a wrangler.......... He can meet you at the Ettamogah Pub ( if that,s how you spell it) on Windsor road................ Thank's..........

Steve F

23-06-11, 02:22 PM

BUDDY UP

Just a reminder that parking is going to be at a premium at the Glow worm tunnels and the Lost City. We will need to buddy up for the last KM or so to both of these locations if we want to be able to park. We'll also need to bunch up and double park. So, if you are travelling alone or are a couple please consider jumping in another Jeep at the Buddy up locations :) It will be much easier for everyone and your Jeep wont be far away.

Also, bring a torch if you want to go in the Glow worm tunnels, they have a small stream in them and you'll end up with wet feet without the torch :)

Cheers
Steve

stevet

23-06-11, 03:11 PM

Picking up SGS - Serge - on Sunday morning for the run.............

SPQR

23-06-11, 07:46 PM

If spaces available would like to attend this trip,get to know a few of the members (40+ and counting so should be a good introduction for my first time out). Biggus dickus

Member #283

Hunty

24-06-11, 01:09 AM

OK
Have we been hacked by some landloozer or pootrol driver from Outters LoL - has some one won a bet? is April fools day in June?

My Appologies to Richard! - all appears to in order - and I now look like a Duffuss!
cheers Hunty

Greg D

24-06-11, 09:40 AM

Steve,
You have me listed as attending, but I had PM'd you that I am flying to India on Sunday, so I'll be a no-show.
Hope the trip goes well.
Greg

stevet

24-06-11, 10:39 AM

OK
Have we been hacked by some landloozer or pootrol driver from Outters LoL - has some one won a bet? is April fools day in June?

or do we really have someone with the username Biggus dickus - No Offense !
LMAO
Yes, querousity has gotten to me as well??...............................

Nekked

24-06-11, 02:35 PM

Hi guys im looking forward to going on my first cruise with the SJC this Sunday. Im a new member and looking forward to meeting you all.

Cheers

Alex

Dieselcon

24-06-11, 03:46 PM

Will meet you @ zigzag. 0900

Flatfender

24-06-11, 07:13 PM

Bugga - Some serious problems cropped up for me, I won't be able to make it on Sunday.
Maybe next time!
Cheers
Ian W.

jbrad

24-06-11, 11:01 PM

My apologies team. I have been placed on duty and consequently on call. I need to be within the hour from work (city) and won't be able to make it. I was looking forward to meeting up with a lot of guys that I've not yet had the pleasure of meeting. Next time. have a great day out. Jas

TK421

24-06-11, 11:15 PM

Looks like we are going - so... ...see you all at 9am... ...we'll be staying either at Blackheath or the Zig Zag Motel. Anyone else staying overnight?
Or are you all getting up really early and then driving there?
It's going to be so cold!

It's the coldest winter in 40 years and they says we have global warming!

rainman

25-06-11, 09:38 AM

yes will be along for the trip see you all at Richmond maccas

TRBN8R

25-06-11, 11:53 AM

I am still not sure where I will meet up....... So If I dont make it to the Meccas dont wait for me.................

ick72

25-06-11, 03:47 PM

we will be meeting a maccas

Kybes00

25-06-11, 06:08 PM

Please cancel Anthony's name from the list, he went 4wding last night and has suffered major damage to his driveshaft and other areas.

He will be coming in the back of my car.

Regards

Kybes

Maggie

25-06-11, 06:18 PM

Please cancel Anthony's name from the list, he went 4wding last night and has suffered major damage to his driveshaft and other areas.

He will be coming in the back of my car.

Regards

Kybes

Ooops

Maggie

Reszo

25-06-11, 07:01 PM

Very keen to get out there - boys have been bugging me to get out on the tracks again. Will be at Zig Zag @ 09:00

Steve F

25-06-11, 07:14 PM

I'm not worrying about the list anymore, please make sure you all sign on to the trip either at Maccas or ZigZag :)

Cheers
Steve

stevet

25-06-11, 07:40 PM

My driver is out, so it appears I am too......:(..........................

116gtv

25-06-11, 08:07 PM

im going to be no-show, coming down with a bad cold..

sbadman

26-06-11, 12:38 AM

My driver is out, so it appears I am too......:(..........................

Withdrawing due to the very cold weather and that I'm still recovering from flu. Was really looking forward to this too :(

TK421

26-06-11, 06:56 AM

See ya'll at Ziz Zag... ...we're off!

rainman

26-06-11, 05:59 PM

and home @ 17:30.
Good day out nice to see some other XJ's, had not been up there before & will definitely be going to the glow worm tunnels again.
just got to get the mud off and find a clunk in the front suspension now.

ick72

26-06-11, 06:18 PM

both kirsten and i had a great day thanks to everyone for the welcome.

SGS

26-06-11, 06:18 PM

Thank you all for a fantastic day, and Rainman for putting up with me.
I'll see you all out on the tracks.

Nekked

26-06-11, 07:12 PM

Thanx for a great day out today guys, sorry i had to leave so early. See you at the next meeting...

Heidi

26-06-11, 07:46 PM

Thanks for a great day everyone

Steve F

26-06-11, 07:46 PM

Thanks to all those that came along, it was a great day :) also big thanks to Heidi and Brian for leading the second group :) anyone have photos to post up?

Cheers
Steve

Gregmk2

26-06-11, 07:56 PM

A great day, many thanks to the leader! got home at 7.15. all good.

Maggie

26-06-11, 07:59 PM

Thanx for a great day out today guys, sorry i had to leave so early. See you at the next meeting...

It was bad luck you had to leave, in the afternoon we had puddles with lots of mud, mud and more mud .... it is caked on our JK, Reg is going to have fun with the gerney tomorrow, shame I have to go out isn't it.
Thanks to everybody who helped in organizing our day today ... not sure who was tail end on Steve's group, but Heidi and Brian were our leaders and kept us on time and Glen was our tailend charlie, well done guys. It was really good to meet new members ... we had a few who were experiencing their first SJC trip and all comments made to me were positive. Hopefully we can organize a few more easy trips.

Maggie

M

stevet

26-06-11, 08:04 PM

Thank you all for a fantastic day, and Rainman for putting up with me.
I'll see you all out on the tracks.
Glad to hear you got to see how the the different Jeeps went for a insight of what they can do...:)............. Look's like I missed another good run again..:(......:)..

glend

26-06-11, 08:50 PM

Thanks to everyone who came along for making it a great day, despite that cold wind at the Lost City. Baby Isabella entertained us all day with her wonderful smile and obviously enjoys being out and exploring.

Here are a few pics from today (low quality but easy to upload):

http://i555.photobucket.com/albums/jj454/glend1450/DSCN1085.jpg

http://i555.photobucket.com/albums/jj454/glend1450/DSCN1088.jpg

http://i555.photobucket.com/albums/jj454/glend1450/DSCN1093.jpg

http://i555.photobucket.com/albums/jj454/glend1450/DSCN1095.jpg

http://i555.photobucket.com/albums/jj454/glend1450/DSCN1096.jpg

http://i555.photobucket.com/albums/jj454/glend1450/DSCN1099-1.jpg