Fraser Coast, Qld, Aussie dpc day in the planning!

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07/21/2004 06:17:44 AM · #1

Hi all...

It would be great if we could all get together for a day out and meet. Maybe in the next month or 2 somewhere senic with picnic facilities!

What do you all think! Know any good places?

Bob

07/21/2004 06:26:51 AM · #2

Hi Bob,

Sounds good to me. I don't know anywhere on the Fraser Coast but I hear it's pretty damn good up there. At this stage I would be a couple of Months away from being able (hopefully less). It would be a blast to meet up with some fellow Aussie DPCers.

BooZon

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07/21/2004 06:35:28 AM · #3

Sounds great, I will need to check dates though. I am getting married at the end of my life *cough* the year so things are hectic at the moment. If you can throw some dates out there I can see what I can do. I love the Fraser Coast.

aussie

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07/21/2004 06:41:56 AM · #4

Sounds gr8, yep some dates would be good!!

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07/21/2004 07:07:14 AM · #5

Wow...

Didn't expect a response or at least this so quick! How does the school holidays sound? Is that good for everyone? Weekend of 25th/26th September or 2nd/3rd of October!
Is a weekend the go or would you prefer just a day trip, seeing you guys are from Brisbane Maybe a Sunny Coast destination would suit more?
Idea's are most welcome as you guys kinda caught me by surprise.

Bob

07/21/2004 07:25:04 AM · #6

I'm cool for either of those weekends at the moment - possibly just for a day trip though. The most I've seen north of Brissy is Kondalilla NP and the Glasshouse Mtns. I'll have to consult my book of cool places to take photos and post a suggestion or two. Gimme a couple of days - Let's pool some thoughts and go from there - plenty of time.

BooZon

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07/21/2004 07:44:01 AM · #7

Yeah those weekends are fantastic for me too. A day trip would be best.

Stagolee

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07/21/2004 07:53:30 AM · #8

Hey guys
Iam from NSW and iam heading up north around the same time I,ll keep a look at the thread and see if I can make it.

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07/22/2004 01:42:50 AM · #9

Originally posted by keegbow:

Hey guys
Iam from NSW and iam heading up north around the same time I,ll keep a look at the thread and see if I can make it.

Looking forward to your recommendations Geoff.. I know there are others that have not had a chance to respond so we should be able to get a nice group together.

Bob

lentil

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07/22/2004 01:47:35 AM · #10

I am also from NSW but wont be heading up the coast that far. :o( I have a family trip planned for port stephens. Maybe next time, have a great time guys.

Firsty

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07/22/2004 06:27:12 AM · #11

I can't make it up there either
but was at Port Stephens over the schools holidays didn't have a lot of time for photography but managed to get this

taken at Soldiers Point

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07/22/2004 06:34:37 AM · #12

Hey Tim... Would be great to meet up with ya up here...

Hey thats a great shot Keith, pity you don't have holiday plans for up this way!

Bob

lentil

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07/22/2004 06:44:30 AM · #13

Nice piccy of Soliders Point. We are going there in September for the school holidays then. We are going to be staying at Shoal Bay, really looking forward to it. I will have to try and get some photos done while I am there.

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07/22/2004 05:06:47 PM · #14

I will go to the Tourist Information Centre today or tomorrow morning and see what they surgest as good locations for a meeting place.

Bob

07/22/2004 05:41:27 PM · #15

Originally posted by Gurilla:

I will go to the Tourist Information Centre today or tomorrow morning and see what they surgest as good locations for a meeting place.

Bob

Cool Bob. I've yet to look up my book, but will have a flip through it over the weekend.

Geoff

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07/22/2004 09:49:10 PM · #16

Well... We have.
Fraser Island and we have Whale Watching but these are no good for day trips from Brissy ohhh unless it was a 1/2 day Whale watch some do leave mid morning I think.

Still gotta get others...

Bob

biggood53

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07/22/2004 10:24:28 PM · #17

This is agreat idea, there are a lot of photographers in oz that are in the comp, good , you can count me in as long as its a weekend.

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07/23/2004 02:13:53 AM · #18

Ok been to the Tourist information Centre and got me a pile of information to wade through...

I do know a nice little place (very peacefull) that is on the water of the Great Sandy Straights (Look over the water to Fraser Island), has picnic areas and a national park surrounds it. Quiet little spot about 3/4 hour from Gympie on the coast just north of Tin Can Bay but not sure about bush walks or anything there.

Bob

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07/23/2004 08:18:12 PM · #19

Ok I'm going to put the Town of Maryborough forward as a surgestion.

Maryborough is one of the oldest towns in Queensland, it was once the only port of Queensland. It has many historical buildings and has been used in the past for the making of historical movies. A nice park with rotunda and a river with walkway along side it and all within 5 minutes walking from each other.

Saturday 25th September Events:
Maryborough Harness & Saddle Pleasure Club Inc
For all carriage drivers up to the age of 35 years

On Sunday 26th September there will be:
Maryborough Harness & Saddle Pleasure Club Inc
For all carriage drivers up to the age of 35 years.
Venue - Maryborough Showgrounds 10 minute drive from Town.

Plus:
Model Engineers & Live Steamers Association (MELSA)
Miniature Steam Train Rides combined with brass band and Riverside Markets. Hot food and refreshments available.

All have great photo opportunities! Plus food and drinks available!

Saturday 2nd October Events
Maryborough Masters Games
(2 - 3 October 2004)
Mature aged competition covering many sports

Sunday 3rd October Events
Maryborough Masters Games
(2 - 3 October 2004)
Mature aged competition covering many sports

For me the pick would be Sunday 26th as the miniture trains are really quite amazing to see and are located again in the same area as everythig else 5 minutes walk!

There is a river but no beach at Maryborough maybe we could do that next time!

Bob

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jkuang

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07/28/2004 09:21:09 AM · #20

Hi Bob, being a new member ( 30min old!) from Bris, Qld and glad to see your and other posts here. The event you mentioned below seems to be fun. Cheers Jim

Originally posted by Gurilla:

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07/28/2004 09:38:38 AM · #21

Originally posted by jkuang:

Hi Bob, being a new member ( 30min old!) from Bris, Qld and glad to see your and other posts here. The event you mentioned below seems to be fun.

G'day Jim and welcome to dpc!

I gotta say it kinda stunned me that there were so many replies to my post. My "Outlaws" live in Hervery Bay and they are members so I thought it would be more of a family picnic under the guise of a DPC day out!

I hope you can make it up here, it will be great to see the people behind the names!

Bob

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07/31/2004 06:11:03 PM · #22

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08/01/2004 02:06:24 AM · #23

[/quote]Cool Bob. I've yet to look up my book, but will have a flip through it over the weekend.

Geoff [/quote]

Have you come up with anything yet Geoff?

08/01/2004 06:53:47 AM · #24

G'day Bob. I had a quick flip through my little book and would love to see Tin Can Bay, but your suggestion seems just as good. To be honest I'm in the throws of getting the house ready for sale and haven't had much time to think photography lately - a bit slack, I know :).
Bear with me though, I've got this week off work and should be able to spare some time to put forward some more options.

Geoff