GRT
Member Since: 28 Aug 2009
Location: Perth
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whilst I love my D3 and it has just proved itself again on a 2000km weekend, my wife, who likes to go camping with the girls now and again and wanted a 4x4 to get away that was perhaps less risky when on her own, has bought a second hand 100 series Cruiser. Thats another story. However, the vehicle is in Sydney so we are flying over (from Perth) Boxing Day to take delivery. The plan is then to explore the NSW north coast and perhaps head up into Queensland before driving back to Perth. Only problem is we have no real first hand experience of the area and would appreciate any suggestions for 'Must-Sees' on or close to the Mid/Northern NSW coast. Free/great camping spot notes also welcome.
Oh, and as we will have to stock on some camping essentials we wont be able to take on the plane, good camping stores not too far from the city (of Sydney) would also be greatly appreciated.
Not necessarily looking for demanding 4x4 adventures (given the lack of familiarity of the vehicle I want to be in mobile range and NRMA/RAC range most of the time!), more the attractive coastal town with good eating type destinations - what I imagine Byron Bay to have but perhaps a bit quieter??
Any help/suggestions appreciated greatly and a very Merry Chrissy to all.
GRT
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munners
Member Since: 03 Sep 2009
Location: Newcastle
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Two Words....
Stockton Beach
Just north of Newcastle and an absolute blast. A "must do" for every 4WD owner.... Plus you can camp overnight as well.
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| 21st Dec 2009 2:00 am |
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outbacktourer
Member Since: 21 Dec 2009
Location: Turramurra
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Head for the Forster/Tuncurry and Camden Haven/Mt Macquarie areas, the best places on the coast, it will be busy but so will everything! Great Camoing store is All Camping Supplies at Thornleigh, on the north side not long before you hit the freeway.
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| 21st Dec 2009 2:07 am |
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GRT
Member Since: 28 Aug 2009
Location: Perth
Posts: 27
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Thanks Munners and Outback tourer for the prompt responses and great suggestions - much appreciated.
Hope there's a Disco at Stockton to help recover the wifes Tojo... 
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| 21st Dec 2009 3:12 am |
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Dan W
Member Since: 21 Jun 2008
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 355
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...at least she went 100. I'd feel better in a recent one of those than i would in a 200. I'd feel less ugly too  2012 MY13 SDV6 SE D4 Ipanema Sand with Almond leather
2012 TDI Passat - they reckon the DSG is crap, I reckon it's awesome
2010 MY11 Mitsubishi Challenger - Gone (it was a "Challenging Year")
2007 MY08 TDV6 SE - gone
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| 21st Dec 2009 8:58 am |
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WayneD
Member Since: 11 Sep 2007
Location: Sydney Darwin ,Singapore, USA, UK and now country NSW
Posts: 531
 
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Anaconda is at Moore Park, just about 15mins from airport and Rays outdoors at Camperdown 30 mins from airport.
ARB have a store at St Peters on the Princes Hwy if you need any 4wd gear abot 15mins from airport.
The coast will be busy but if you go up New England Hwy you could do Oxley Wild Rivers up near Armidale Take the road less traveled. Dual battery system.ORS drawers,LR cargo Barrier.ARB Bull bar,side protection bars,Mickey Thompson ATR's 17" rims, Rear wheel carrier, radiator guard TPMS Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch LR RAI Steel Rims , GME UHF, Off Road GPS, Llams (yet to be fitted)
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| 21st Dec 2009 10:22 pm |
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GRT
Member Since: 28 Aug 2009
Location: Perth
Posts: 27
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DanW - agreed re 100 series. Seems a good one acording to the guys I had check it out but always daunting buying a vehicle sight unseen! I did the same thing with my Disco though and fingers crossed it has ben a gem.
WayneD - many thanks for the suggestions!...
and best Christmas wishes to all. 8)
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