EOI - Northfort - Home of the National Artillery Museum

[Geoff]

Morning all,
There have been some small discussions about visiting this spot for general interest and some great photographic opportunities for some time. I took the ball and have made some intial enquiries that look promising.

Firstly, North Fort is the home of the Royal Australian ARtilery National Museum and contains the history of Australian Gunners, not only in their role in the many conflicts and peace keeping operations that have invovled Australia but also their contributions as nation builders.

Located at North Head, Manly, amongst the natural bushland of the Sydney Harbour National Park.

It consists of several individual attractions which include:
North Fort underground Tunnels and Fortifications
North Fort Cafe
The Royal Australian Artillery National Museum
Memorial Walk
Artillery Hall
Defence of Sydney 1939-45 Monument
BBQ Circle
Restoration workshops
Function Park

There would be a miriad of photo opportunities on a guided tour.

We wouldn't be allowed to walk freely around ourselves, but having said that I have this morning spoken to one of the employees and with enough notice he could easily organise one or two volunteers to guide us, and allow us to stop as we please to take photos.

Admission is $11 per adult.

For more info visit http://www.northfort.org.au

I anticipate that we organise a meet here for mid October. Please respond in this thread if you would be genuinely interested. If we get enough respondants (won't need to be many) I will set a firm, mutually agreeable date.

Look forward to your responses, should be a facinating and richly photographic experience.

[Justin]

I would be keen!

[sheepie]

There year is filling up! - I'm keen

[ozczecho]

I'm keen, sounds awesome....

[avkomp]

went out there a while ago.
thought it was well worth it.

plenty of photo ops at the cliff walk at north head just down the road.
outstanding views of the city from there. made for sunset shots

Steve

[Steffen]

Sounds very good, I'm interested, too.

Cheers
Steffen.

[Geoff]

ok...a poll going up...either Sat the 14th Oct or Sun 15th.

Here we go....

[sheepie]

Geoff - this is the last weekend of the school holidays, and also only the weekend after Andre's Hunter Gardens trip. Can I suggest the weekend after (21st/22nd)?

[ozczecho]

21st/22nd also suits me better...

[Geoff]

No worries - DONE!

[gleff]

I'll be interested in this too. Sounds like fun.

[DStrom]

sounds good Geoff.

I'm interested!

[Mitchell]

Sounds good Geoff. Either day is fine for me.

[Geoff]

Bump

[sheepie]

Bump

ouch! mind where you're poking that thing!

[Geoff]

Ok...to get the ball rolling I don't think at this stage I need to give them firm numbers, however seeing as though we will have our own guide who WILL allow us to stop and take photos as we please, giving them firm numbers within the next few weeks will be imperitive.

[Geoff]

Ok...the date is looming closer. So far we have: (partners & family members are more than welcome):

Geoff
Justin
David (Dstrom)
Ozczecho
Mitchell
Geoff Leff
Leon (Sheepie)
Steffen
Justin no.2 (nogshale)
Poompy (Ben)
? Glen
Joe
Chrissy

I will make the booking today, for midday on Saturday October 21st. If anyone else is interested please ad to this thread with an EOI

[Nogshale]

I would like to come, but whats an EOI?

[Geoff]

I would like to come, but whats an EOI?

Expression of Interest

[Nogshale]

I would like to come, but whats an EOI?

Expression of Interest

To easy, thanks bro!

[poompy]

Count me in!

[Glen]

Geoff keen if I am here though may be OS

[Geoff]

Geoff keen if I am here though may be OS

Really mate? Where?

[Glen]

Not sure probably Asia for my honeymoon

[Geoff]

Not sure probably Asia for my honeymoon

Sweeeeet!

[Geoff]

Good news, we now have a firm booking able to take UP TO 25 people. The event will start strictly at 12pm. (I advise you to be there from 11:45am).

I have also confirmed that we will be able to stop and take photographs as we please, but also have our own tour guide who knows we will want to stop frequently if needs be.

Admissions costs are:

Adults $11
Concession $8
Children $5

The tour usually takes 1.5hrs but with us stopping etc to take photos I have been advised to allow 2hrs. If anyone is interested after this we can go and take photos at North Head if time/weather permits.

This should indeed be a fun event

[joet]

Geoff

I'm keen and so is my better half..... we'd love to get there.

[Geoff]

Good stuff Joe - you're in.

[Geoff]

There is now a link which will take you to a form to fill out if you're wanting to come to the North Fort Meet. It can be found on the left hand side of the front page in the calendar section.

[poompy]

Done. Cant wait for this.

Do we just pay on the day?

[Oscar]

Geoff, I'm keen - but not sure if I have anything else on that date. Can I make a tentative booking? Cheers, Mick

[Geoff]

Geoff, I'm keen - but not sure if I have anything else on that date. Can I make a tentative booking? Cheers, Mick

Mick, tentative bookings are fine as long as I know for sure by the 13.10.06.

[Reschsmooth]

Geoff, I am sure Alicia & I will be keen - will check with her and book using the form.

Cheers

P

(I didn't see whether the date was confirmed for the Sat or Sun, but if it's on Saturday 21st, you will have to count me out due to cricket commitments). P

[gleff]

Anyone know when people are meeting up for the richmond air show.. I think that is on the saturday and sunday. If people are going to the airshow on the sunday, i'll be able to go to this on the saturday.

I'll have to check it out.. damn.. I never thought i'd have a conflicting weekend.

[gleff]

Damn.. it looks like people are meeting up on the saturday for the airshow. I don't think i'll be able to make this meet. bugger.

[poompy]

I have to drop out of this meet. Something has popped up. So there is an extra spot available.

Do i need to do anything else?

Ben

[sheepie]

Anyone know when people are meeting up for the richmond air show..

Hadn't seen anything about this one Gleff, I take it that's the Richmond air base here in Sydney?

I'll have to have a look, maybe go out Sunday. Was there a group from here going?

[Glen]

Geoff, sorry cant make it, looks like I will be away then

[gstark]

Anyone know when people are meeting up for the richmond air show.. I think that is on the saturday and sunday. If people are going to the airshow on the sunday, i'll be able to go to this on the saturday.

I'll have to check it out.. damn.. I never thought i'd have a conflicting weekend.

Geoff,

What conflict? Who's organising the Richmond meet?

[Geoff]

Airshow?? What the??

[gleff]

http://www.defence.gov.au/raaf/airshow/index.htm

It's just a few people from digitalslr going.

[Geoff]

http://www.defence.gov.au/raaf/airshow/index.htm

It's just a few people from digitalslr going.

What a bugger Geoff - oh well, we can report back and tell u if it's worth going or not. Maybe next time?

[Yi-P]

http://www.defence.gov.au/raaf/airshow/index.htm

It's just a few people from digitalslr going.

Whos going into this one?

[gstark]

Geoff,

Thought as much.

Sounds like it's be a good day, although the crowds might present some challenges.

Please be sure to keep us updated and to post some images.

[Geoff]

BUMP

[Geoff]

Another bump

[Oscar]

I'm still looking forward to this. Nothing else has come up on the home front as yet - so I'm still in.

[Geoff]

Great stuff Oscar!

[Steffen]

I'm still in, too. Both days (21st/22nd) are fine for me.

Cheers
Steffen.

[Geoff]

So that we are all clear, the event is booked for SATURDAY OCTOBER 21st.

Meet there at around 11:40am for a midday start.

If you have booked (using the booking form on the front page of the forum) expect an email within the next week.