VL5FT Getaway Group

May you have smooth roads, tail winds and good health on your travels

The group comprises couples and singles from both city and country.  Whilst the group is away, local team members and past members are welcome to visit. We have an affiliation with a similar group of retired ambos in NSW.  Not everyone has a van or motorhome and some choose to book on-site cabins.  There are no committees and no fees.  The year’s program is planned by those present on the last trip of the year, normally around September.

Previous destinations included Edithburgh, Clare and Rawnsley Park.   A typical trip includes happy hours around campfires, group meals, some pub/club meals, outings to local points of interest and perhaps a local tour, all providing opportunities for reminiscences and reconnecting with old colleagues.

Destinations for 2024

Port Lincoln

23 Feb - 1 Mar 2024

Coordinated by Dieter Scheuric at the Port Lincoln Caravan Pk, North Shields 954 Lincoln Hwy, NORTH SHIELDS 5607 plcaravanpark@gmail.com

Stansbury

24 - 31 May 2023

Coordinated by Helen & Chris MGrath. This park is located at 22a Anzac Parade Stansbury SA 5582, Phone: 08 8852 4171, or Email‎: ‎stay@stansburycaravanpark.com.au

Past Getaways

Destinations for 2023

Normanville

Febuary 2023

Coordinated by Rod and Pam Kershaw. For further details refer to the SAASROA Newsletter

Jamestown

Date: May 2023

Coordinated by Mary Riddle and Jeff Anderson. For further details refer to the SAASROA Newsletter

Waikerie

October 2023

Coordinated by Barb and Rod Peterson. For further details refer to the SAASROA Newsletter

Each event organiser will reserve all sites under Retired Ambos

  • Those wishing to attend make their own site bookings directly with the venue requesting one of the reserved sites and advise the event organiser of their attendance.
  • Destinations for the next year are normally decided by those attending the last event of the year.
  • The caravan group polo shirt with logo gives members an extra sense of solidarity and promotes our identity on trips.  The shirts can be ordered through the Coordinator at a cost of:
      • Men’s: $36.50
      • Ladies: $33.50

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