SUNDAY SOJOURN

Sunday 21st September

Wyndham Cache - Ballan - 1860 Romsey 

(Via Werribee Gorge, New Gisborne, Mt Macedon, Kerrie and Darraweit Guim)

Organisers: Karen Mansell (159 Register Captain) & Des Smith

Itinerary:

8:00am: Breakfast (Optional) at Wyndham Cache, 243 K Road, Werribee
(Please book-in direct to Wyndham Cache 7 days prior (03) 9742 1526)

9:15am: Briefing
9:30am: Depart
10:30am: Morning Tea - Ballan
11:15am: Depart
1:00pm: Lunch - 1860 Hotel Romsey

Enjoy a wonderful day with fellow Alfa lovers, driving through an amazing array of landscapes with views to die for.

Meeting Point:

Partake in an optional breakfast or grab a coffee at the incredible Wyndham Cache Restaurant, overlooking expansive Werribee market gardens and farmlands.

A briefing by Karen and Des about the drive will follow.

Route instructions/directions will be handed out on the day.

Meander to Ballan: 

Leaving Wyndham Cache we will drive through Werribee to Maddingley, pass by Werribee Gorge and onto Ballan. There are incredible views along the way where we will stop for photos. 

Morning Tea - Ballan:

Choose between The Tin Plate Cafe or Zest Cafe in the gorgeous rural town of Ballan. Both cafes have great coffee, cakes and pastries. They are expecting us. 

Cruise to Romsey:

Leaving Ballan, we cruise back passed Werribee Gorge (on its other side), through New Gisborne and Mt Macedon, to Hesket, then down the stunning Mount Eliza Rd to Kerrie, finishing off with a circuit drive out to Darraweit Guim and back to Romsey (more fantastic views of this gorgeous part of the country!).

Lunch - Romsey (limited to 40 people):

Lunch is at the historic '1860' (the old Romsey Hotel). We have the private back dining room booked booked for 30 people (and if needed 10 people in an adjoining dining room). The hotel's menu is extensive and excellent. You order and pay at the bar. There is also a terrific outdoor beer garden that we can use if the weather is fine. It has lots of large shade trees, umbrellas, tables and chairs, live music and a huge tv screen for footy fans. 

Depart for Home: 

At a time of your choosing

RSVP: by 14th September to Karen on 0408 394 220.
(Please Provide: Names attending, Car details, AROCA Vic Member Number and whether attending lunch or not.)

Lunch Numbers: Limited to 40 people.

The proposed route: