Some ride updates below:
A few riders asked me recently if Derrick and I have decided on a definate start time from Port Melb so they can start their planning.
Well we have now - 2am, Friday 25th August 2023. I have updated the first post to reflect this start time.
LTP and I are doing a 50CC and Lynne has booked our Darwin cabin accommodation at the Discovery Caravan Park, 11 Farrell Cres. Winnellie, 10km from the Shell service station at 37 Daly St. We are staying there Saturday 26th Aug (arriving approx 2am early Sunday ) and Sunday 27th Aug. We did look at staying in central Darwin but some of the prices were high and bike security was unknown. We have stayed numerous times at this Discovery Caravan Park both at the end of IBA rides and also during our Lap of the Paddock, and they will leave your room key if arranged in a night safe for you to access on your "out of office hours" arrival.
https://www.discoveryholidayparks.c..._term=visit-website&utm_content=DHP-NT-Darwin
Another close option is BIG 4 Caravan Park click here: https://www.lifestyleparks.com.au/hidden-valley/
If enough 50CC riders stay around in Darwin, we should be able to meet up at a pub close by for dinner on the Sunday night.
Another thing to be aware of , while checking fuel stops along the Stuart Hwy, Google maps suggests Wycliffe Well service station is "temporarily closed". LTP has tried ringing them a few times and their phone rings out. So you may want to keep an eye on that if you were going to utilise them.
Hope that helps.
Fatman
A few riders asked me recently if Derrick and I have decided on a definate start time from Port Melb so they can start their planning.
Well we have now - 2am, Friday 25th August 2023. I have updated the first post to reflect this start time.
LTP and I are doing a 50CC and Lynne has booked our Darwin cabin accommodation at the Discovery Caravan Park, 11 Farrell Cres. Winnellie, 10km from the Shell service station at 37 Daly St. We are staying there Saturday 26th Aug (arriving approx 2am early Sunday ) and Sunday 27th Aug. We did look at staying in central Darwin but some of the prices were high and bike security was unknown. We have stayed numerous times at this Discovery Caravan Park both at the end of IBA rides and also during our Lap of the Paddock, and they will leave your room key if arranged in a night safe for you to access on your "out of office hours" arrival.
https://www.discoveryholidayparks.c..._term=visit-website&utm_content=DHP-NT-Darwin
Another close option is BIG 4 Caravan Park click here: https://www.lifestyleparks.com.au/hidden-valley/
If enough 50CC riders stay around in Darwin, we should be able to meet up at a pub close by for dinner on the Sunday night.
Another thing to be aware of , while checking fuel stops along the Stuart Hwy, Google maps suggests Wycliffe Well service station is "temporarily closed". LTP has tried ringing them a few times and their phone rings out. So you may want to keep an eye on that if you were going to utilise them.
Hope that helps.
Fatman