TRIP REPORTS
Labour Day Weekend at Neerim South
11 th – 12 th March 2019
Participants
Robyn Burke (TL)
Nancy and Peter Miller
Chris and Laurie Finlay
Heather and Fred Schoof
Wendy and Doug Hammerton
Liz and Brian McCarthy
Pam and Ralph Longley
Sheena Rose & Bob McKay
Day 1
Our first day was sedate
4 further members to arrive at the gate
But wait – Bob and Sheena only had to travel half an hour.
It was Ralph who started it
The poetry
and that was a hit
Our fish and chips we finished
Fred and Laurie the catering accomplished
It was Andy who set the fire with lots of wood, bark and
desire, to use that fire lighter bazooka.
Day 2
Market day and the men weren’t too happy
So a visit there had to be snappy
There was plenty to buy, - plants, jewellery and even dogs
britches
But we sure couldn’t find any witches.
Then onto our walk that wasn’t so short
We finished it all puffing badly
So off back to our vans, to dress up for the rubbety and fill
up all out tummetys
Day 3
If it wasn’t for egg and bacon
Our early morning would have been forsaken
To the Tarongo Falls and Amphitheatre we had to travel
The day started clear but as we drew near the smoke for
the fires would unravel
The climb to the top was gentle enough as the one
yesterday was much harder
Member
No.
Vehicle Details
475
182
267
329
570
676
829
1006
There was water a plenty, amphitheatre and waterfall a
wonder
We were glad we left camp rather early.
Then back down the mountain to a fountain of knowledge –
The Noojee Heritage Railway
Quite some time there was spent with such good intent to
learn the history of the area.
Our host Andy was great. The camp kitchen our great hope
for happy hour, cook tea and relaxation
The fire was amazing, - You could just about use it for
glazing
I think we have found ourselves a place to come back to.
Day 4
The Ada tree was our mission
But we first gave permission to 2 of our members to go
home
Their weekend was over but the rest of us were to discover
the beautiful walk to the Ada tree
It was then off to Powelltown, to have lunch and a
shakedown.
Then homeward bound now we have checked out the cork
trees so we can fill up on damper and cheese.
Tomorrow we pack for we have to get back
The weekend has been so terrific
Thanks to all who came along on the ride
There will be more trips for sure in the pipeline.