Join the Bentley Drivers Club NSW Region for a fantastic long weekend at Bathurst. We have an excellent weekend planned with a variety of activities sure to interest all who attend.
We meet at Ham Common (Richmond) about 10.30am and then travel down through Lithgow and past Lake Lyell to the Tarana Hotel (built 1880) for lunch. After lunch, we will travel through O'Connell and on to Bathurst. Once in Bathurst we will have chance to visit the Fossil and Mineral Museum.
Accomodation is 4 & 1/2 Star at $145 twin share per night
Saturday 9th June 2007
On Saturday morning we will visit Mt. Panorama Motor Racing Museum followed by the Mt. Panorama winery.
We will then visit magnificent stone mansion "Abercrombie House" for lunch and a guided tour, which will take most of the afternoon.
The Tudor Gothic/Scottish Baronial mansion is on of the finest in Australia and was built in the 1870's. The ornate interior features 29 fireplaces, a ballroom with an 8.5-metre ceiling, seven staircases, a plenitude of cedar and a parquetry floor. The house contains a large collection of paintings, antique furniture, ceramics, woodwork and historic artifacts from around the world. There are formal gardens and a number of substantial basalt outbuildings on the estate which once hosted 120 tenant farmers. The Museum and Archive of Australian Monarchy is also located at the house. Abercrombie House is owned by the Morgan family, the patriarch of which is Rex Morgan (the Founder of The Pittwater House Grammar Schools located in Collaroy, Sydney). We will meet Christopher Morgan, one of Rex's son's, who resides in the house.
Dinner will be at the G.T. Angus Bar & Grill Restaurant.
Sunday 10th June 2007
Today we will tour the "Chifley Home" (see below) the home of the former Prime Minister of Australia - Ben Chifley (1945-1949). The home contains memorabilia of Ben Chifley's years in office as Prime Minister of Australia.
We also visit Miss Traill's House and Garden before motoring to Sofala for lunch at the Old Sofala Gaol and a look at the old gold mining town. We will also visit the Turon Steam Technology Museum before returning to Bathurst.
Dinner will be at 92 Restaurant
Monday 11th June 2007
Leaving Bathurst we drive through Wallerawang to go to Mount Piper Power station for an 11am guided tour. From there, we go to Lithgow and then head for home.
The Details.....
To Book:
Please complete the form below and send it to the Treasurer asap to reserve your room.
Please complete the following booking form ASAP and send it, and your $200 deposit to...
The Treasurer
1 Parrish Place
Mt Colah NSW 2079
......with a cheque
or
Direct Deposit into the Club's bank account:
BSB 062 197 Account 00906744
Note: If you Direct Deposit, please make sure you note your name in the transfer as well as separately
telling the Treasurer that you have done a Direct Deposit.
Photos from the Day.....
Here is a beautiful shot of our Bentley's in front of Abercrombie House. Thanks go to Nancye for these photos of the event.
....and another. It is rare to see one Bentley S3 Continental MPW Coupe (also known as a Chinese eyes model), but as you can see, two of these magnificent cars attended the event.
Here is a photo of both cars navigating a corner at the Mt Panorama circuit.........lovely!
Here is a great shot of Barry's gold coloured S2, cooling off under the tree at the Mt. Panorama Winery...
Carol and Coralie surveying the scenery at the Mt. Panorama winery....
One can't help but smile when having a glass or two....
A great photo of attendees of the event all rugged up for the cool Bathurst conditions. A fantastic time was had by all and a wonderful excuse to let the cars stretch their legs. Why don't you come along next time.
