Written by Rowena Paterson


We had beaut weather, 9 OKAs and a great camping spot just a few klms from the township of Woods Point for our high country trip this year.
A few members met together on Friday at Jamieson (about 60 km north of Woods Point) including myself, Geoff Wilkinson, Greg & Maree Boyle (and family Thomas, Phillip, Emma & Robert) & Darren & Janine Visser (and family Luke & Hannah).
Next morning it was nice to see Peter Furlong (OKAless) travelling in a smaller 4wd. Mid morning we headed down to Woods Point stopping at Gaffneys Creek along the way for lunch where John & Dianne Smithard caught up with us.

Next stop was Woods Point, a small historic township/gold mining area. We all had a walk around the township looking at the interesting buildings.
The Woods Point camp site (situated just north of the township) seemed a nice spot to stay with a little shade right on a creek. So that's were we all headed and set up camp. Saturday afternoon 3 more OKAs appeared including Paul Nott, Andrew Crowther & Lyndal Ritchie & Ian & Jackie Jones. Andrew & Lyndal had a differential problem while camped at Lake William Hovell prior to the rally. Paul, Ian & Jackie travelled up to Lake William Hovell to help them out and get them on the road again so they could all make the rally. I was happy to see Andrew & Lyndal as I was looking forward to seeing the newly finished motorhome OKA with slideout bathroom and balcony out the back. Very awesome!!
The kids spent the weekend in the creek, it certainly kept them busy.
Next morning Peter Davis & Serena Fraser along with son Cameron arrived in the black OKA for a day trip.
A few lucky members (who didn't have to head back to work) stayed Sunday night and talked around the camp fire to about 1am.
I took some great photos of Woods Point & the OKAs which have been placed on the website.
Another great weekend, very relaxing with plenty of socialising. I have no doubt everybody enjoyed themselves, looking forward to the next trip in March to Lake William Hovell.