The Volvo Car Club of South Australia is pleased to host the national clubs gathering of Volvo Car enthusiasts in 2022. The ‘SA Cruise’ is a 4 to 7 day event centred around a few locations in South Australia.
What you might not be aware is the SA Cruise kick off date is currently just over four weeks away!
And if you're heading to Sawtell for Ozvolvo Nationals at the beginning of April, why not make a month of it and head to across the border a couple weeks later!
Download an entry form with all event details here: https://bit.ly/3oxntuv
(The merchandise cut off date is this weekend so if you’re going and want some sweet SA Volvo merch, enter asap. A reminder also that booking accommodation is separate to registering for the cruise and its planned events and meals.)
EDIT- merch cut off has passed. Soz.
The FB 'event' is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1077154152636592
The Itinerary begins at Broken Hill (NSW) from where participants may travel as a group via the Flinders Ranges and Clare Valley to our final destination of Hahndorf situated in the beautiful Adelaide Hills. The last 4 days of the event will be based in Hahndorf. You may choose to join the Cruise at any point depending on your circumstances.
Part one is based in Broken Hill NSW from Monday 11 April – Wednesday 13 AprilPart two is based in Quorn in the Flinders Ranges SA Wednesday 13 April -Friday 15 AprilPart three is based in Hahndorf in the beautiful Adelaide Hills from late Thursday 14 April to Monday 18 April. (Quorn leg will arrive Hahndorf on Friday)
ITINERARY:
(Note: Some activities may be dependent on attendance figures and COVID impact)
MONDAY 11 APRIL: PLAN TO ARRIVE IN BROKEN HILL (NSW)
• Two night stay in Broken Hill
• A light evening (or BBQ) meal to welcome cruise participants.
TUESDAY, 12 APRIL: EXPLORE AROUND BROKEN HILL
• Underground Mine tour (Day Dream Mine) $32 / A, $12 / C
• Visit to RFDS base visitors centre $10
• Visit Living Desert and Sculptures (best around late afternoon) free
• Evening meal at Club Bistro (or similar). Own Cost.
WEDNESDAY, 13 APRIL: CONVOY TO QUORN (SA) – 411KM
• Two night stay in Quorn
• Evening meal at the Austral Inn, the Transcontinental, or the Quorn Hotel. Own Cost.
THURSDAY, 14 APRIL: EXPLORE AROUND QUORN OR PLAN TO ARRIVE AT HAHNDORF
• Chauffeured 4WD tour into Southern Flinders Ranges (possible full day trip including lunch) $220 - $250 / A
• Self drive thru Southern Flinders to Blinman for Lunch, return via Parachilna. Own Cost.
• Evening meal at the Austral Inn, the Transcontinental, or the Quorn Hotel. Own Cost
Otherwise – plan to arrive at Hahndorf (SA) - (for those not joining us via Broken Hill or Quorn)
• Four night stay in Hahndorf at the Hahndorf Resort (& Adelaide Hills Convention Centre - AHCC)
• Evening meal @ Three Gums Bistro (located within the Resort complex) to welcome Cruise participants own cost
FRIDAY, 15 APRIL: BUNGAREE STATION LUNCH & CLARE VALLEY
• Depart Hahndorf / Quorn for Bungaree Station – ~175km from either direction
• Bungaree Station tour and morning tea $20 /A
• Reception BBQ at AHCC (at the Resort complex)
SATURDAY, 16 APRIL: MONARTO/THE BEND Motorsport Park
• Monarto Zoo guided tour $39 /A
• Lunch @ Bend Motorsport Park (Facility tour t.b.a.) $30 / A • Strathalbyn returning via Mt Barker
Evening to explore
SUNDAY, 17 APRIL: NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM - BIRDWOOD
• Display cars in grounds of Museum: Free
• Fully catered BBQ Lunch included
• Farewell Dinner at AHCC $60 / A
EDIT- dinner cut off has passed. Soz.
MONDAY, 18 APRIL: DEPART FOR HOME OR EXPLORE SA FURTHER!
• Breakfast provided by club at Resort’s Camp Kitchen Free
The primary accommodation will be the Hahndorf Resort (and Adelaide Hills Convention Centre), hence will be our base of operations for the later part of the Cruise. The Hahndorf Resort caters for a wide range of accommodation styles from caravan sites thru to luxury villas.
All info is available on the entry form here: https://bit.ly/3oxntuv
If you or any others have any queries or concerns at all about this event, please reach out to us ASAP, the best contact points are listed below.
Craig - 0428 529 372
Chris - 0408 519 111
email: cruise2022@volvocarclubsa.org.au
Look forward to seeing you there!
