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Hunter Region Botanic Gardens July 9th
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 10:58 amby radar
Hi,
for those in the Hunter region:
The Hunter Region Botanic Gardens are only a short drive from Newcastle close to Hexham on the way to Raymond Terrace. I've been thinking of visiting the place for a while. It covers 140 hectares, lots of gardens, native wildlife (wallabies, koalas, etc), native birds and obviously, plants/flowers galore. They are open 7 days a week 9-4. Entry is by gold coin donation.
It would be nice to go in the morning to explore the place. They have a little cafe, so we can finish with a coffee or lunch depending how long we stay there.
http://www.huntergardens.org.au/
For me, it would either have to be this coming weekend, the last two weekends of June, first two weekends of July.
Just reply to this thread if interested.
André
(they also have night walks during the week for those wanting to see nighhtime critters)
EDIT: this is not the Hunter Valley Gardens that some members have been too in the past and now put the date in subject
EDIT: change the date to July 9th
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 11:42 amby sheepie
Would be quite interested for a weekend in June maybe.
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 12:40 pmby stubbsy
Andre
I'm right with any of the dates you suggest. While this weekend suits me, maybe it's a bit short notice for others.
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 12:47 pmby huynhie
I maybe interested but only in July except for the weekend after Bastille day 14 July.
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 1:13 pmby Nnnnsic
I could take a train up to Newie!
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 1:29 pmby stubbsy
Nnnnsic wrote:I could take a train up to Newie!
I could even pick you up from the station
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 2:05 pmby curly
I am OK with either last 2 June
w/ends or 1st 2 July
w/ends.
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 2:13 pmby birddog114
Sheepie, Stubbsy, Curly, Leigh,
Pls. recheck your calendar on the last week end in June 06. (24/6)
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 2:37 pmby Nnnnsic
So it'll have to be July for us then.
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 3:00 pmby huynhie
birddog114 wrote:Sheepie, Stubbsy, Curly, Leigh,
Pls. recheck your calendar on the last week end in June 06. (24/6)
I wonder what that could be
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 3:04 pmby birddog114
huynhie wrote:birddog114 wrote:Sheepie, Stubbsy, Curly, Leigh,
Pls. recheck your calendar on the last week end in June 06. (24/6)
I wonder what that could be
A trip to the moon which we planned
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 3:06 pmby Trieu
I am in for moon trips! would be awesome!
So any confirmed dates yet? I wouldn't mind coming along to shoot some nice subjects
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 3:08 pmby birddog114
Trieu wrote:I am in for moon trips! would be awesome!
So any confirmed dates yet? I wouldn't mind coming along to shoot some nice subjects
Fully booked long ago.
Wait for next trip!
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 3:11 pmby Trieu
BUMMMMA!
It must be cause I use a 350D....
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 3:20 pmby huynhie
birddog114 wrote:huynhie wrote:birddog114 wrote:Sheepie, Stubbsy, Curly, Leigh,
Pls. recheck your calendar on the last week end in June 06. (24/6)
I wonder what that could be
A trip to the moon which we planned
As long as there is enough room on the spaceship for
this
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 4:07 pmby radar
Hopefully,
people will be back from the moon by July
We'll skip one weekend to allow for revovery
I then suggest the weekend 8-9 July, 9am start. To me it doesn't matter if it is Saturday or Sunday, so give me your preference.
cheers,
André
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 5:54 pmby stubbsy
Andre - sounds good to me. I'm happy with either day.
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 6:54 pmby sheepie
sat would be best, can come up friday night and overnight at someone's place
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 7:15 pmby stubbsy
sheepie wrote:sat would be best, can come up friday night and overnight at someone's place
No worries. You can sleep with Leigh.
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 7:17 pmby Alpha_7
Sounds like fun if I can free up the weekend in question.
Sat is better for me too.
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 7:30 pmby Nnnnsic
stubbsy wrote:sheepie wrote:sat would be best, can come up friday night and overnight at someone's place
No worries. You can sleep with Leigh.
There's a comfy couch by the aquarium.
The fish can keep me company.
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 8:25 pmby radar
Okay,
Saturday it is, 9am Hunter Region Botanic Gardens.
It should be a very good outing.
If anyone else is interested, do not hesitate to reply to this thread.
cheers,
André
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 8:38 pmby birddog114
Why not 9:00am at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and 10:00am heading to Broughton Island by your own means?
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 8:46 pmby radar
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 10:03 pmby huynhie
radar wrote:Okay,
Saturday it is, 9am Hunter Region Botanic Gardens.
It should be a very good outing.
If anyone else is interested, do not hesitate to reply to this thread.
cheers,
André
Sounds good to me.
Re: EOI - Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 10:24 pmby huynhie
radar wrote: Entry is by gold coin donation.
I thought it cost more than that unless you're a Novacastrian.
Re: EOI - Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 10:30 pmby radar
huynhie wrote:radar wrote: Entry is by gold coin donation.
I thought it cost more than that unless you're a Novacastrian.
Note that the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens should not be confused with the Hunter Valley Gardens in the vineyards, two different places. See the link at the start.
Sorry if there was any confusion
Cheers,
André
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 10:33 pmby huynhie
My mistake Andre, I didn't realise that there was two botanic garden up there. I didn't check the link either. We'll blame it on english being my second language
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 10:36 pmby radar
huynhie wrote: We'll blame it on english being my second language
Ditto
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 10:55 pmby stubbsy
As I understand it the botanic gardens are a very different style of gardens to the ones in the vineyard. Less showy, more traditional and in some ways more interesting.
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 11:26 pmby huynhie
Trieu wrote:BUMMMMA!
It must be cause I use a 350D....
Trieu,
Due to weight restrictions the moon trip is no go. I am not sure whether you know this, but a few of the member's are involved in a strange cult with an initiation that involves alot of pain and embarrasement. It is very similar to Sciencetology but you would not admit to belonging to this cult.
Having said that, I am sure you are quite welcome to come along to the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens trip that Andre has organised. Just make sure that you bring a band-aid to cover the "Canon" logo on your pentaprism.
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 11:40 pmby Jenno
Dont know what's there but typically, Botanic Gardens are at their best in spring and warmer months rather than autumn/winter.
Is this the case in Newcastle?.
Better spot at this time of year is the Auburn Botanic Gardens which features many deciduous trees in a Japanese garden setting (japanese maples etc) and therefore lots of colour.
Ray
Posted:
Mon May 15, 2006 11:57 pmby radar
Ray,
really just an excuse to get out of the house with a camera and friends
It is meant to be a nice area, should still be plenty to take photos of, if not plants, there should be some types of wildlife. Worse comes to worse, we'll have to take photos of us taking photos
Some of the wattles, banksias should be nice at this time.
Depending on what we find, we may decide to go back in Spring when some more of the wildflowers are in bloom.
cheers,
André
Posted:
Tue May 16, 2006 6:43 amby birddog114
Jenno wrote:Dont know what's there but typically, Botanic Gardens are at their best in spring and warmer months rather than autumn/winter.
Is this the case in Newcastle?.
Better spot at this time of year is the Auburn Botanic Gardens which features many deciduous trees in a Japanese garden setting (japanese maples etc) and therefore lots of colour.
Ray
Radar,
Exactly what my thoughts are as Ray mentioned, I prefer Spring or summer to visit the garden, but then there's your choice and an excuse to stay away from..... few hours.
Posted:
Tue May 16, 2006 5:19 pmby curly
Radar,
I'm definately a starter.
Posted:
Tue May 16, 2006 5:23 pmby stubbsy
Well curly - finally made 50 posts.
Posted:
Fri May 19, 2006 12:32 amby pippin88
Might be able to make it, but won't be able to tell till closer.
Would like to come along.
Posted:
Fri May 19, 2006 7:02 amby birddog114
pippin88 wrote:Might be able to make it, but won't be able to tell till closer.
Would like to come along.
pippin88,
You have to renew your membership
after your AWOL
Posted:
Fri May 19, 2006 7:41 amby radar
pippin88 wrote:Might be able to make it, but won't be able to tell till closer.
Would like to come along.
Not a problem, was wondering where you were
Posted:
Fri May 19, 2006 8:40 amby pippin88
Still on 28.8k internet at my place in Newcastle. That makes it 3 months since I applied for ADSL and still nothing! It really is impossible to browse the net on internet this slow - frequent disconnects too.
Been a bit busy and slack otherwise.
Posted:
Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:07 amby radar
Hi,
just wanted to wake up this thread again to confirm that I'm still planning to get to the Hunter Botanic Gardens on July 8th. It doesn't matter that it is winter, it should still be nice to get out and take photos.
Info on the gardens can be found at:
http://www.huntergardens.org.au/
If the weather is nice, I'll do a sunrise around Nobbys or Newcastle Baths and have a coffee/breakfast on Darby after that before heading to the Gardens for 9am. Sunrise is at 6:55am on July 8th, so I plan to be there around 6 to get the early light.
Don't feel obligated to come for the sunrise, I just like to get up early
Just confirm back on this thread if you are still interested in coming to the Gardens and/or the sunrise.
cheers,
André
Posted:
Wed Jun 21, 2006 11:04 amby stubbsy
I'm still in - not sure about sunrise though
Posted:
Wed Jun 21, 2006 11:15 amby big pix
There is a good chance that I could be in the area also........ will know my dates in the week or so........
Posted:
Wed Jun 21, 2006 11:44 amby birddog114
big pix wrote:There is a good chance that I could be in the area also........ will know my dates in the week or so........
Is the next coming cyclone brings you down here?
Posted:
Wed Jun 21, 2006 11:56 amby big pix
birddog114 wrote:big pix wrote:There is a good chance that I could be in the area also........ will know my dates in the week or so........
Is the next coming cyclone brings you down here?
........ just working in the area......
Posted:
Wed Jun 21, 2006 12:25 pmby radar
big pix wrote:There is a good chance that I could be in the area also........ will know my dates in the week or so........
Sounds good, let us know closer to the time when your plans are connfirmed.
cheers,
André
Posted:
Wed Jun 21, 2006 1:40 pmby curly
Hi Radar,
I said earlier that I would attend but now have to be in Sydney on Friday night so unfortunately I'm a non starter
Posted:
Wed Jun 21, 2006 2:32 pmby huynhie
Can't make this one either guys due to other commitments .
Posted:
Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:31 amby radar
NOTE: Date change to Sunday July 9, 9am
The Hunter Botanic Gardens meet will take place on the Sunday instead. I know that stubbsy is still interested, so if there are any others, let me know,
It will give me a chance to attend the mini-meet in Sydney on the Saturday, since I won't be able to make the AW and it has been a while since I have been able to attend a mini-meet.
cheers,
André
Posted:
Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:36 amby birddog114
radar wrote:NOTE: Date change to Sunday July 9, 9am
The Hunter Botanic Gardens meet will take place on the Sunday instead. I know that stubbsy is still interested, so if there are any others, let me know,
It will give me a chance to attend the mini-meet in Sydney on the Saturday, since I won't be able to make the AW and it has been a while since I have been able to attend a mini-meet.
cheers,
André
Radar,
For Sunday the 9th, I don't think many Sydney members will get up there.
Perhaps put it little bit later in Spring when we have nice weather with plenty of flowers on plants.
Other than that, Just you and stubbsy for the day! Enjoy!!!!!