Hunter Region Botanic Gardens July 9th

[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

[sheepie]

Would be quite interested for a weekend in June maybe.

[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.

[huynhie]

I maybe interested but only in July except for the weekend after Bastille day 14 July.

[Nnnnsic]

I could take a train up to Newie!

[stubbsy]

I could take a train up to Newie!

I could even pick you up from the station

[curly]

I am OK with either last 2 June w/ends or 1st 2 July w/ends.

[birddog114]

Sheepie, Stubbsy, Curly, Leigh,
Pls. recheck your calendar on the last week end in June 06. (24/6)

[Nnnnsic]

So it'll have to be July for us then.

[huynhie]

Sheepie, Stubbsy, Curly, Leigh,
Pls. recheck your calendar on the last week end in June 06. (24/6)

I wonder what that could be

[birddog114]

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

[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

[birddog114]

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!

[Trieu]

BUMMMMA!

It must be cause I use a 350D....

[huynhie]

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

[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

[stubbsy]

Andre - sounds good to me. I'm happy with either day.

[sheepie]

sat would be best, can come up friday night and overnight at someone's place

[stubbsy]

sat would be best, can come up friday night and overnight at someone's place

No worries. You can sleep with Leigh.

[Alpha_7]

Sounds like fun if I can free up the weekend in question.
Sat is better for me too.

[Nnnnsic]

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.

[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

[birddog114]

Why not 9:00am at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and 10:00am heading to Broughton Island by your own means?

[radar]

Why not 9:00am at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and 10:00am heading to Broughton Island by your own means?

Swimming

[huynhie]

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.

[huynhie]

Entry is by gold coin donation.

I thought it cost more than that unless you're a Novacastrian.

[radar]

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

[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

[radar]

We'll blame it on english being my second language

Ditto

[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.

[huynhie]

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.

[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

[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

[birddog114]

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.

[curly]

Radar,

I'm definately a starter.

[stubbsy]

Well curly - finally made 50 posts.

[pippin88]

Might be able to make it, but won't be able to tell till closer.

Would like to come along.

[birddog114]

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

[radar]

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

[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.

[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

[stubbsy]

I'm still in - not sure about sunrise though

[big pix]

There is a good chance that I could be in the area also........ will know my dates in the week or so........

[birddog114]

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?

[big pix]

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......

[radar]

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

[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

[huynhie]

Can't make this one either guys due to other commitments .

[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

[birddog114]

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!!!!!