There is a great Hotel up there. It used to be Mel Gibson's house, it is Eagle Heights Hotel, views to surfers. cadillacs

 

I love Mt Tambourine area.

One of my favourite spots is the St Bernard Hotel:

St Bernards Hotel

For those who don't know it is an English style pub with beautiful views of the hinterland and has a cool old St Bernard dog roaming ....or should I say...lazying about.

Food is Pub Fare. Beers are good. View is great and not too expensive. View is amazing and from memory their would be enough room to line up the Jags...however maybe busy on a Sunday I guess.

You can even stay overnight next door in a bed and breakfast style accomodation. I have done that before. It was cool. (would be additionally keen for that if we were to go with this place)

Just my 2c worth . Highly recommended

 

Both great spots for a day out, lets see what the others think. We will probably need to book by mid February for where ever we decide as it is looking like a rather large group so far. Once we decide I will go for a ride to the lunch venue and work out some parking arrangements so we can get good photo opportunities.

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there are some restaurants on gallery walk I personally haven’t been up there for a few years now so am not really in the know these days there are a few wineries up there as well also there is a good drive up to O’Reilly's O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat | Accommodation, Attractions, Activities, Gold Coast Hinterland, Australia - O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat there are more up there just cant remember where they are

 

O'Reilly's is still as good as ever, and as you say Doc, a great drive.

 

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Ok all, we have possible venues for lunch. Time we decided where we are going. My choice would be O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat | Accommodation, Attractions, Activities, Gold Coast Hinterland, Australia - O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat, starting from Oxenford,over Tamborine mountain then through Cunungra and up to O'reillys for lunch. But that is just my 2 cents worth....

O'riellys is at Lamington National park, for those wanting to stay on after lunch there is the tree top walk and great views.

And organise a meeting point for the guys coming from Sunshine Coast/Northside.

What do rest of you think? If you have ideas or other preferences throw it in.

 

+1 for O'riellys

Cheers
34by151

 

dont mind where as long as its not a race

 

To quote 34by151,. Meaning on the drive or if a problem arises with anybody's car.

Just a steady Sunday drive, we leave competitive driving to the gokart track or Lakeside.

 

yep sounds good Clarke

+5

 

Yep its not a top gear special!!!

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Just a steady Sunday drive, we leave competitive driving to the gokart track or Lakeside.[/QUOTE]

Thats why Im up the end of the convoy so I can keep the XJR in check (or is that me!!!)

Cheers
34by151

 

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Meet at the Oxenford Tavern around 9.30-10 am(confirm this time at a later date). 179 Old Pacific highway, Oxenford
Drive to North Tamborine via Tamborine-Oxenford Rd
Carry on to Cunungra then take the Lamington National Park Rd to O'Reilly's.
Lunch at O'Reilly's Mountain Cafe
After lunch go our own way(or together) to explore the area, or just head for home.

It is just over a 1 1/2 hour drive to O'Reilly's.

I will need to make a booking so if you can confirm if you are coming and how many people by Sunday night. I will add a couple extra to the booking for those who can't commit at the moment.

 

Looks like a good trip Clarke. Lois and I plan to join you. Count us in.

 

Hi Paul, There is a small 'Black Box' attached to the alternator that gives the same symptoms when it fails. Have you checked that yet before replacing the Alternator. I had the same problem a year or so ago. Didn't find out until AFTER I repalced the Alternator and still had the problem. Give me a call if you'd like to talk about it. 0412 675 528. Cheers, Doug.

 

Looks great guys looking forward to it Clarke put me down for 2 the wife will want to come

 

Sure I can make it. Cadillacs

 

XJ6 Series three. Cold start valve appears to not be working. Is there a simple way to determine if it is faulty valve or thermo switch? I had same problem in 450slc, paid 80 for used valve, wasnt that so i put a push button on the dash. I dont really want to do that on my Jag ( 60yrs a butcher) Many thanks if you can help

 

Hi Brian, I can't help with this question. But a quick repost of it in the XJ forum will give you some answers.

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That makes 17 people so far. I will book for 20 for now.

You guys from the North Side and Sunshine Coast should start planning a meeting point if you want to drive down together.

 

Yeah true Clarke.

BP servo at Morayfield on the Bruce HWY would probably work again.

James what would be a good meeting point to begin the car pool? If we met at the BP Servo again do you think it would be ok to leave the 4WD there all day?