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Australia 2011 Travellers Meeting Planning
I am unable to play a part in organising next years HU Travellers Meeting. All the directional signs and banner etc are stored at my workplace in Brisbane
Who wants to put up their hand to do the job???????? Come on don't be scared, it won't hurt!!!!!!! Glen |
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What are you up to next year?? Helen |
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Glen |
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No more extended trips until at least July next year. Anyone want to buy a good Locksmith shop ?????????? Glen |
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My wife and I are currently in Ethiopia ! We are on stage 1 of our RTW.
As for the meeting I thought it was back down South ? Then back to Qld. in 2012. If this is not the case let me know as I did put my hand up and would get something happening on my return. Keep me posted ! OMO Valley is fantastic !!!! Cheers Paul:thumbup1: |
Just sent you a note Paul. As is no one has put their hand up in the south, so though we would like to do a south / north alternate years, it's up to someone to put their hand up and make it happen!
So there's a challenge to the southerners - how about it? When are you back? Any ideas on dates? |
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Well, you mean two HU meetings in Oz?, rather than just one? If so, the northern one would have to be in the dry season, so from the end of April onwards, while I southern one could be held in the wet down south, but it gets mixed up with school hols and xmas. Also, what about the west and middle of the country? I am not sure we have enough adventurers to actually go two meetings, and make them quality with spuikers etc, I could be wrong though. I cannot commit to anything at this time, I am broke and need to work. Cheers TS |
Not a bad thing at all! There's easily enough interest to put on two a year - we just don't want to overload anyone, so thought alternate would be good.
If we have enough volunteers :helpsmilie: to make it happen, and locations, we're happy to support two. :clap: |
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I will assist where possible but I will be unable to be as involved as this year. I am time poor for the next 9 months or so. Lets see what serious replies this stirs up??????? Glen |
Will be back in Melbourne in late November and hopefully my bike will get there in late December if all goes well with the importation.
I'm happy to volunteer my time to help out with a meeting. Thorougly enjoyed the one in NC in September. |
We have an organiser (not me) for a Queensland HU Travellers Meeting in 2011, more info to come (dates, venue) as soon as it's available
Glen |
no one down south willing to put in a few hours work ,bugger ,
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Australia 2011 Travellers Meeting Planning
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Hi Canoe Guy, I am thinking about it,but it would have to be in N.S.W for me to act and it would be after Christmas before I could start investigating sites etc.The last Vic site was ideal(hint).I see no reason why Australia could not accommodate 2 meetings in the same year, north(Qld) and south (NSW or Vic) Ben |
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I put my hand up to help as much as I can,if you can put on another Mitta Mitta. Ben |
CanoeGuy,
As I indicated earlier, I will be glad to help with things from Melbourne. Drop me an email if you need extra hands. |
its a no go from me ,i lost some paperwork from the last meeting so Grant does not want me to run another meeting ,lifes to short for that sort of thing so enjoy it guys
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Hello everyone,
Since these post in 2010, there have been some developments: I've been nominated to organise the 2011 HUTM in QLD and completed some work. I sent out an email via the Brisbane HU Community list, but dod not think to post here, at least not until now anyhow. So here is a copy of the email I sent out to the Brisbane HU Community: ================================================== ========= Hello Everyone I've received a great response already in one day. Here are some more details: Location: Dayboro showgrounds Memorial Showgrounds MT Mee Road, Dayboro The Dayboro Show Society Date: Friday 17 June 2011 to Sunday 17 June 2011 Some setup on Friday, festivities start Friday afternoon or evening - no schedule has been set yet. If people start arriving early, there is an onsite caretaker who can direct them to their own private patch of heaven. Facilities at the showgrounds: Camping with powered and un-powered sites The website says that the camping costs (per night) are: $10 Powered Site (2 adults) $7 Non-Powered Site (2 adults) $3 each for additional campers per night BUT I want to confirm the price for non-powered sites We will be hiring the pavilion for the seminars etc, so there is no need to set up a marquee etc. The pavilion does have a kitchen as well, but the kitchen may be used by the catering, so some details to be worked out there. Toilets and showers on the showgrounds. There are only three male and three female showers though, so there could be a line-up at times. Catering: At this stage - my thoughts only - I think what was done in 2010 is a good model. Catered on Saturday night dinner and Sunday morning breakfast and the rest is self catering. The Dayboro show society can do this for us at a good price but I would like to form a committee for this whole event and seek some feedback. Local Area Facilities: Within walking distance Dayboro Pub IGA Supermarket Coffee Shop Bakery Petrol Station and general store General Practice, but I don't know what the opening times are Within 30 minutes ride/drive Petrie, Kallangur, Lawnton and Strathpine shopping areas D'Aguliar Pub and General Store across the top of Mount Mee, but I'm not sure if this is an easy 30 minutes, never timed it before. Petrie markets in Pioneer Village are on Sunday morning and should be interesting to some. Pioneer Village Country Music Club quite often have some good acts Pioneer Village Country Music Club Costs: Other than the cost of the camping, there are costs for HU, shirts, catering etc, similar to 2010. I've got a draft document and thought that it would be best to check that I am on the right track with the committee. Alcohol: BYO, no licence Charity: All HUTM raise funds for a selected charity. I would like this to be AngelFlight, if this is AOK? Committee: So this is the part where we need to start organising a bit. I've never done this sort of thing before, so feel free to jump in anytime. I think we need a committee with members to organise: Presenter liaison - someone to liaise, organise and schedule in the various presenters? Accommodation Co-ordinator - As there is no hotel/motel style accomodation on-site and for some people this is important, we need someone to build list of accommodation alternatives in teh nearby area such as the various B&Bs on Mount Mee, what does the Dayboro Pub offer etc? Volunteer coordinator. We'll need volunteers to 'man the gate' and collect cash, distribute wristbands etc Media Liaison. - Someone to write press releases and contact the appropriate media, such as Australian Road Riders, Trail Bike Adventure Magazine perhaps. Auctioneer. - Normally there is an auction to raise funds for a selected charity, so we need someone who can do a good job of this. Vendor Liaison. - Someone who can act as a single point of contact for vendors who want to come and display their products. Some work has been started with this and plenty more left to do. Rides. - Craig Iedema has put his hand up to creating an off-road loop. There are a number of good on-road and off-road rides in the area, so perhaps we could either have some maps or even some organised rides or both. For Sale / Swap / Give Away board. I guess the next step is to start building the list of volunteers and perhaps get together, maybe even ride out or meet out there. Regards, Shane |
If a lurker noob is ok i might be able to make it up for the meet, have a few run's on in July but should be free in June. know a few familiar names here from ADV...
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Hi Shane
Anth and I (Toowoomba) can help with some of the set-up. I can do the Media stuff again but won't actually be there as I'll be tripping around the Middle East - Yippee!! Perhaps I can do a ride report while on the road via Skype :-) PM me and we will talk about the media stuff. |
I will put this in my diary now. Hopefully I will be able to make it. I had a ball last year.
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Whats the go with the date change? I have booked my leave to attend on the original date. Is the new date set in stone? I need to change my leave if it is.
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Grant doesn't seem to have updated the Events Meeting calendar http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/meetings just says within 3 hours of Brisbane
Glen |
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Hi all
Can anyone confirm what the dates are for this meeting? The dates on the meetings page still conflict with this thread. Marty |
Dates are now SET - 17-19 June.
Sorry for the confusion - seems the fairgrounds were accidentally double booked and we lost, so had to move it back a week. And I forgot to update this thread :( Hope it works ok for everyone! have fun, :mchappy: and I wish I could be there! But Germany to Aus to UK in 3 weekends seems a bit ambitious! |
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This thread appears to be seriously quiet for a hu meeting only a month away, I have been asked a couple of times is it still on ?
I myself unfortunately will not be there as I will be back in Africa, but usually this close to a meeting there is quite a bit of banter "who will be there, who will not, who are the speakers etc" any up dates ? I suppose registration is now open and Grant could advise us on the strength of interest shown there I suppose. Remember we must get behind and support these events, I have been to 2 and had a great time at both !!!!:D |
Well, I'm excited.
This will be my first, a HU virgin.:innocent: Will there be an initiation??:( I was disappointed that I missed out last year, but I found out about it too late Pete. |
I ama still unsure, it will all depend on work, and I will probably only know about a week or so out.
As I am saving hard for the next leg of my trip, that has priority, but it is only a day ride south, so I should be able to squeeze it in :) Cheers TS |
Hmmm, just did a map search of the following location for the meeting
"Dayboro showgrounds Memorial Showgrounds Corner of Don Kerr Memorial Drive and Mount Mee Road, Dayboro" According to google maps, there is no intersection, and if you zoom in, you can see there is no connection, any clues anyone? Cheers TS |
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Thanks m8
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Hi folks,
Yes, it does seem that this thread has been quiet. I had completely forgot about it until checking an email from Glen. Anyhow, its all happening; register now!! Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers' Website, Australia Travellers Meeting 2011 Here are as many details as I can provide: Location: Dayboro showgrounds Memorial Showgrounds MT Mee Road, Dayboro The Dayboro Show Society Date: Friday 17 June 2011 to Sunday 19 June 2011 ( weekend after the Queens Birthday Weekend and the VMX Classic Dirt 8 event at Green Park, Conondale, QLD ) Some setup on Friday, festivities start Friday evening - and finish on Sunday night. Monday morning has been set aside for cleaning up and clearing out. If people start arriving early, there is an onsite caretaker who can direct them to their own private patch of heaven and if it is not raining, it is a great spot. Facilities at the showgrounds: Camping with powered and un-powered sites The website says that the camping costs (per night) are: $10 Powered Site (2 adults) $7 Non-Powered Site (2 adults) $3 each for additional camper per night Payment for camping is direct to the onsite caretaker upon arrival. Payment is strictly cash and correct money would be a great help. We are hiring the pavilion for the presentations etc. The pavilion does have a kitchen as well, but the kitchen may be used by the catering on Saturday afternoon and evening and Sunday Morning, so some details to be worked out there. Toilets and showers on the showgrounds. There are only three male and three female showers though, so there could be a line-up at times. Other Accommodation: There is a range of other accommodation available and I've included a sample in the attached document. It is not a complete list, just the ones I could find. Catering: As part of your registration, you can indicate your catering preferences for Saturday night dinner and Sunday morning breakfast. The rest, as some would say, is self-catering, but there is a nice kitchen available. There are a number of local shops etc to select from as well. Numbers: This is the first year in this location and with this team of volunteers, so number is capped to 200. At this point, we have a LOT less than this, so if you have any friends who have been thinking about attending but not yet registered, you may encourage them to fill in the online forms. I've also attached a copy of our A4 flyer if you wish to print it out and ask your local bike shop to display it for us. Local Area Facilities: Within walking distance Dayboro Pub, The Crown Hotel IGA Supermarket Monday to Saturday 6:30 Am to 8:00 Pm Sunday 7:00 Am to 7:00 Pm 1 Heathwood Street Dayboro Several Coffee Shops/Takeaway Shops Eagle Boys Pizza Terah's Restaurant and Wine Bar Bakery Dayboro Bowls Club does meals on Friday nights Matilda Petrol Station and general store Seven days, 6:00 Am to 7:00 Pm 36 Williams Street Dayboro Dayboro Medical Centre (General Practice Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM Wednesday 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Saturday 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM Tel: (07) 3425 1427 After hours Emergency Only (07) 4325 1534 Dayboro Dental Centre 5-7 Delaney Road Dayboro QLD 4521 (07) 3425 1099 Dayboro Police Station Bradley Street Dayboro QLD 4521 (07) 3425 1200 Within 30 minutes ride/drive Petrie, Kallangur, Lawnton and Strathpine shopping areas D'Aguliar Pub and General Store across the top of Mount Mee, but I'm not sure if this is an easy 30 minutes, never timed it before. Petrie markets in Pioneer Village are on Sunday morning and should be interesting to some. Pioneer Village Country Music Club quite often have some good acts Pioneer Village Country Music Club Alcohol: BYO, no licence Mobile Phone and Internet Access: Telstra and Optus mobile phones work fine at the showgrounds, so 3G Internet access should also be fine. Security: There is a caretaker onsite. The local police are close nearby and will probably come through a few times. Charity: We will be supporting AngelFlight this year. Vendors and trade displays are asked to make a donation of equipment etc that can be either raffled or auction and the proceeds go towards the nominated charity. I've been communicating via email ( shane@landau.com.au ) and facebook so if you need anymore info, just contact me by whatever means works for you Looking forward to seeing you there. Shane |
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Turn left after the Vet hospital, but before the farm supplies. We will have a sign up as well on Friday morning. There is also a large sign carved out of a log. |
Some of the presenters and topics planned for this year ... in no particular order:
Dorothy Henderson - 6 weeks around the USA on a cruiser Dennis Barber #1 -The "Stans" en route to Europe, Virtues of solo riding on old bikes Dennis Barber #2 - Touring the National Parks in the USA's Wild West, Stunning landscapes, lots of backroads on two BMW's Ian Gregory & Mike Jones - Anyone can do it - story about two 60+ guys riding unsupported thru Korea, Siberia, Mongolia and finishing in Finland. Very much a story about the people we met! Luke Steele - London to Capetown 2009, 3 Kiwis down the West Coast of Africa on XTZ/R John Skillington & Alanna Skillington -Long-term travelling: a discussion of things to consider at home and on-the road. Danielle Murdoch - Discussion with Danielle currently on the road somewhere in Pakistan or Iran – if we can make the connection! |
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I forgot yesterday to mention Dr Peter Nelson, a GP with a wealth of experience in casualty and has travlled extensively across Australia via 4WD. Peter will be showing some essential kit and techniques for us. |
I've been away for a week, but see that there hasn't been any questions, so hopefully we are all squared away for 17-19 June 2011.
I guess that we will be setting up from 10:00 Am on Friday 17 June, so anyone who wants to help, I'll be there from then. We will need a hand putting out some signs from the highway and the Petrie - Dayboro roads. Dorothy will be organising the gate/desk. We will also needs some volunteers on Saturday night and Friday morning to help with the meals I think. So you all in a fortnight!! |
As of right now - 7 June 2011 we have 70 confirmed registrations! This is great.
The Dayboro show society have asked for firm numbers by Tuesday 14 June 2011 for catering fro Saturday Dinner and Sunday Breakfast. There will be some capacity for extras, but not much. So if you are thinking about coming, particularly also thinking about the yummy cooked dinner and breakfast, jump on the registration page ASAP. Looking forward to see you all there. |
Yay, I got a day off so I will be there, just registered, see ya Friday arvo :)
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We (3 of us) will be at the site on Thursday night, dinner at the pub then a trail ride Friday morning through the Mt Mee Forestry. If anyone is interested in the ride just let me know
Glen |
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to let everyone know that I have opened a new thread for 2012 and you can find it under: The HUBB > Events > HU Travellers Meetings - Other parts of the World HU Australia 2012 Also can find discussion on Facebook - Shane Kuhl - Horizons Unlimited Traveller Meeting 2012. |
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Abouth going around,I shipped my Harley to Australia last year,started in Melbourne on September the 1st,went to Adelaide,Alice Springs,Darwin,Broome,Perth,Nullarbor,back to Adelaide,and inland to Bourke,and Townsville,Brisbane,Sydney,and back to Melbourne,on Januari the 12th,I brought my bike back to Sydney to ship it back to Barcelona (Spain) where I pick ,m up next week. I did 25.000km in 4,5 months,and had 3 days of rain:stormy:,1 in West Australia,1 in Queensland,and 1 in New South Wales? I had temperatures between 8°C(in the morning in Melbourne) till 44°C:Beach: in Fitzroy Crossing. So if you be gone in Darwin before the wet season starts,you don,t have any problem. Thanks. Chris.:scooter: |
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