The club calendar is filled with opportunities for motoring, social, or competition activities.
Please contact the secretary with additions/corrections to the club calendar.
2 Groups – Limit 10 per group
- 1. GT Group with Brett Hayton with GT’s Group – from Emerald to Warburton to Reefton and on to Marysville and return back to Lilydale on the Black Spur.
- Time: 8.30 am for 9.00 am departure.Where: GT Group – Emerald Village Bakery, Shop 8, 8 Kilvington Drive, Emerald.
All AROCA GT owners and AGOG members are welcome to attend.
RSVP essential. Book with Brett. T: 0418 997 311 E: Bretthayton@gmail.com
2. GTA Group with George Soropos with GTA Group – from Lilydale to Reefton and on to Marysville and return back to Lilydale on the Black Spur.
Time: 8.30 am for 9.00 am departure. Where: GTA Group – Blue Turtle café, 222 Main Street, Lilydale.
We would like to see a good turnout of 3.2 V6 Busso cars there – 147 GTA and 147 GTA Monza, 156 GTA, 3.2 916 GTV, 3.2 916 Spider and 3.2 V6 GT.
Please provide name, member number, vehicle and contact details.
RSVP Essential. Book direct: George Soropos E: 147156gtaregister@alfaclubvic.org.au for GTA bookings.
3. All Alfa Group – Lilydale to Reefton and on to Marysville.
Meet at Lilydale Chrysler Jeep, 328 – 344 Main Street, Lilydale. 9.00am
Please provide name, member number, vehicle and contact details.
RSVP Essential. Book direct: John Hanslow E: register@alfaclubvic.org.au M: 0409 961 719
COVID-NOTE:
- COVID-19 restrictions apply. Total bookings no more that 10 can be accepted for each drive.
- It’s ok to BYO thermos of tea or coffee.
- No lunch applies. You can book direct with OTree.
Meet up at Tiamo’s Restaurant Cafe
Time: 8.00am for a coffee (and breakfast).
Location: 303-307 Lygon Street, Carlton.
Tiamo’s 2 Restaurant is especially open for club members and Covid-19 safe seating is available.
Contact TBA
The annual Hampton Street Car Display is to be held on this weekend and we have been advised to set up a club display for up to 20 cars.
More details to follow. JH
Karen Murray has organised a club breakfast gathering at Tiamo’s Coffee Restaurant who are one of our notable Club sponsors.
This will be one of several breakfast events that we plan on holding over the next 12 months at this vibrant location. All club members and visitors most welcome.
There is free parking in Lygon Street area on Sunday with good food and great atmosphere.
Time from 8-00 am for breakfast.
Where: Tiamo’s Coffee Restaurant, 303-307 Lygon Street, Carlton. Enquiries: Karen Murray M: 0401 036 649 E: social@alfaclubvic.org.au
Coffee and Cars in Lygon Street
A club social breakfast has been organised at gathering at Tiamo’s Coffee Restaurant, one of our notable Club sponsors. This will be one of several breakfast events that we plan on holding over the next 12 months at this vibrant location. All club members and visitors most welcome.
There is free parking in Lygon Street area on Sunday with good food and great atmosphere.
Time from 8-00 am for breakfast.
Where: Tiamo’s Coffee Restaurant, 303-307 Lygon Street, Carlton. Enquiries: Karen Murray M: 0401 036 649 E: social@alfaclubvic.org.au
We are planning a Saturday morning Giulietta workshop (all models).
More details to follow once confirmed.
An invitation to all Alfa Romeo owners to be part of the club’s favourite drive to South East Gippsland. Participants to meet in Tooradin and then travel to South Gippsland and the east coast.
Start Time: 8.30 am for 9.00 am departure.
Where from: Pelican Café, 85 South Gippsland Hwy, Tooradin.
NOTE:
- COVID-19 restrictions apply. Total bookings no more that 20 can be accepted for drive and lunch.
- It’s ok to BYO thermos of tea or coffee.
- Lunch options – The Kilcunda Pub has confirmed that safe distancing retirements apply to their pub/restaurant
Plenty of off street parking close to the café. This will be an enjoyable drive, with a short break for coffee at Kernot Food & Wine Store (or somewhere nearby) before proceeding on to the Kilcunda Ocean View Hotel for lunch at 12 noon. Club Members with any Alfa Romeo are encouraged to attend. Route instructions will be provided at the start location.
Please confirm your intent to join in the drive with: Name, vehicle and contact details.
Contact: John Hanslow M: 0409 961 719 Email: register@alfaclubvic.org.au
Clyde Hays has a great drive for you.
We will depart central Melbourne (Westgate outbound) and drive past Werribee Racecourse, the You Yangs and onto Ballan.
More details TBA.
The Club is running another popular Sunday Run from Melbourne to Daylesford.
Start Time: 8.30 am for 9.00 am departure
Start Point: La Manna Direct, 10 English Street, Essendon Fields.
We will meet at La Manna Direct for breakfast prior to the drive. The drive will start with an easy cruise via Woodend and through the surrounding countryside via off-freeway roads, to a coffee break Ballan around 10.00 am. Time permitting we will also make use of roads in this area for a photo opportunity to show off the participating cars. Club Members who live in the Macedon and Goldfields Region are encouraged to join us at Woodend or later in Daylesford for an enjoyable day out. From Woodend the tour will continue around the scenic Upper Coliban Reservoir and on to very popular Farmers Arms Hotel in Daylesford.
Because the farmers Arms Hotel doesn’t take lunch bookings we will have to get in early otherwise we will not get a seat. The Farmers Arms is the oldest pub in Daylesford (built in 1857) and is not your average country pub, offering the perfect blend of country charm with a reasonable priced menu and wine list, as we discovered in past years.
Please confirm your intention to participate. When booking, please provide your name, members number, vehicle and contact details.
Event Organiser: John Hanslow M: 0409 961 719 E: register@alfaclubvic.org.au
The Club another popular Sunday drive to the Yarra Ranges. This will be a relaxing drive over a variety of road conditions. All members and visitors most welcome.
TBA
This is a specific Alfa 4C workshop for 4C owners from 9 am to 11 am in the morning.
This is a knowledge sharing exercise and open forum discussion with the owners of these cars.
Upon release in 2014, the 4C Coupe was available as a Launch Edition or for the Australian market, the ‘Standard Edition’ had upgrades including the racing package with 18/19 wheel package and firmer suspension. Later the Carbon & Leather Package was added and the Alfa 4C Spider was released. The Australian special release was the 4C Competizione in 2019.
We will look at the issues with ownership and improvement of these cars for several specific purpose:
- Long Term Investment (storage, insurance and minimal maintenance)
- Weekend Tour (car wrap protection, wheel alignment and exhaust modification)
- Show Car (detailing issues with this car)
- Track car (tyre, suspension and turbo upgrade)
Details to follow once event confirmed. JH.
The Club has been invited to participate in the above event to be held in the main street of Euroa. This will be a great opportunity for members and their families to enjoy a social outing and be part of a car display in Central Victoria.
A designated display area has been secured for the club and members are cordially invited to participate. Euroa is an easy drive up the Hume Freeway from Melbourne and this event offers an ideal opportunity to support the club and this event. As always regional members are welcome to attend and be part of the event.
More info: www.australiannationalshowandshine.com.au
You have the option of driving to Euroa in company (convoy) with fellow club members or travelling independently.
Travel time from Melbourne to Euroa is a little over one hour so please allow sufficient travel time to arrive in Euroa before the 9.00am start time. The event will finish around mid-afternoon to allow sufficient time for participants to arrive back home before dark.
Start time: 7.30 am for 8.00 am departure (after light breakfast)
Meeting point: Shell Service Centre 175 Hume Highway Donnybrook (Cnr Donnybrook Road)
To assist with the planning of the club display, and the combined Show and Shine event, please advise the club contact with your intention to participate.
Contact: TBA
Sat/Sun Car Display on one or both days.
Claude Botti is holding the always popular Sunday drive to Marysville and on to Warburton. All club members and visitors most welcome.
Time: 8.30 am for 9.00 am departure. Where: O’Tree Restaurant, 2 Victoria Rd, Lilydale.
This will be a beautiful drive through the Black Spur with a mid morning stop for refreshments at Marysville. The drive will end at Warburton where we will have lunch at the Retreat Hotel. All up this should be a 3 hour drive with lunch about midday.
More info: http://www.alpineretreat.com.au/
If you are running late we will meet you at Marysville at about 10.30 am as our drive will be via Yarra Glen and Healesville. Members with the classic Alfetta Series cars are encouraged to attend and arrangements can be made to meet up at the lunch destination.
Traditional pub options will be available for lunch and drinks at bar prices. Bookings are essential. Please provide Name, member number, vehicle and contact details when registering for this visit.
Contact: Claude Botti, 116 Register Captain, M: 0418 540 016 E: 116register@alfaclubvic.org.au
Alfisti Spring Tour 2020 (aka 2020 Grampians Gallivant & Forays in South Australia)
Wednesday 4h to Sunday 8th November
A four-day Alfisti Tour from Halls Gap in ‘The Grampians’ to Adelaide to attend South Australia’s ‘Auto Italia’. The Tour will travel via Tailem Bend, with a visit to ‘The Bend’ Motorsports Park, and the Mount Lofty Ranges. After visiting Adelaide you have the option of extending your Tour by returning via the Fleurieu Peninsula (McLaren Vale, Cape Jervis & Victor Harbor), the Coorong and SA’s South East (Robe & Penola) and back to the Grampians. The Tour will travel along interesting roads, through wonderful scenery, enjoying good meals, all in the company of like-minded Alfisti.
Wednesday 4th: Ballarat to Halls Gap
Meet in Ballarat for a drive to Halls Gap, via Central Victoria (Beaufort, Ararat and Moyston).
Thursday 5th: Halls Gap to Tailem Bend
A cruise through the iconic Grampians Ranges, via Zumsteins and the spectacular Roses Gap then on to Tailem Bend for a stay at ‘The Rydges’ Hotel at The Bend Motorsport Park.
Friday 6th: Tailem Bend to Adelaide
A morning visit to ‘The Bend’ Motorsport Park – for a few laps of both the GT and International circuits – then on to the Mt Lofty Ranges for lunch before heading to our base in Glenelg, an Adelaide bayside suburb.
Saturday 7th: Rest day in Adelaide, strolling the Glenelg streets & shops….
Or will it be a drive through the Adelaide Hills or to Birdwood and the motor museum, visiting some of the renowned Adelaide Hills or Barossa Valley wineries along the way?
Sunday 8th: Auto Italia Adelaide! AROCA SA’s annual Show & Shine for Italian cars & bikes.
Then return home directly, or extend your Tour …
Monday 9th: Adelaide to Victor Harbor via McLaren Vale and Cape Jervis
Tuesday 10th: Victor Harbor to Robe via The Coorong
Wednesday 11th: Robe to Halls Gap via Penola in the Coonawarra wine district
(Note: Numbers may need to be limited due to capacity restrictions at some venues)
Email: goldfieldschapter@alfaclubvic.org.au Itinerary: https://alpinealfisti.org.au/AAST20.html
