Queensland Performance Datsun Club

Gold Coast Hinterland Cruise - Saturday 29th March 2003

Thanks to Ollie for taking some of the photos while I was driving. ;)

The day started at about 9.30 am where we all met at the Broadwater Car Park at Southport on the Gold Coast. Friday was a very dreary day weather-wise so everyone had their fingers crossed for some fine weather on Saturday, and it must have worked because it turned out to be mostly a fine day.

We left for the cruise at about 10.30 and headed out to the Hinze Dam for a photoshoot and BBQ lunch. There were almost 30 cars present with 1600's comprising almost half of that number and the remainder being made up of 1200's, a 1000 coupe, bluebirds, a Navara ute (complete with VG30 turbo), an SR20 200b, a 200SX and a couple of Z's.

29 Datsuns all lined up at Hinze Dam
Hinze Dam Photoshoot
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Click here for a MAP of our route

After the yummy BBQ (thanks Peter!) we headed off towards Beechmont on some great uphill windy roads (which thankfully were mostly deserted so there were minimal delays) and past impressive views and scenery. After Beechmont we headed to the small township of Canungra for some fuel, then on towards Tamborine via a good stretch of straight highway road.

Then it was uphill again on the way up to Tamborine mountain, with some brief light rain providing a section of interesting slippery roads! At the top we stopped at a Rotary lookout (awesome view - see panorama below) then headed back down the mountain towards the Gold Coast.

Overall I think everyone enjoyed themselves and I had a great time doing the recce runs.