AOA 2019 - Final Day Report
Friday 27th September saw the finals of the Rocker Cover Races and then it was a free day to go sightseeing around the Barossa or do a bit of work on the car to get it home.
There are so many wineries and other attractions in the Barossa, it would be difficult to know where to start. I joined Kev and Paula for a look at Maggie Beer’s Farmshop. We got there early enough that they were barely open, but it gave us enough to look around the gardens, have a coffee and sample some of the jams on offer. We were joined by the Wrights, and then suddenly a couple of large tourist buses hove into view, so it was time to go. Maggie Beer’s is a charming place and to have a coffee overlooking a dam full of tortoises was a highlight.
The Airtons at Maggie Beers, modelling the new bucket hat which was part of the AOA goodie bag.
From there we went off to sample the delights of the Saltram Wine Estate and a light lunch before a free afternoon.
The final dinner was that evening at Chateau Tanunda. Below are some of our members enjoying themselves on the Wednesday night dinner after we all received our bucket hats.
Our Editor and President - Desley and Ken Parker
Madonna and Bernie Bianchi
Ken Parker and Brian Wright
Kev Airton, Ken Parker and Brian Wright
Paula and Kev Airton
Chris and Kathryn Roberts
Desley Parker and Lorraine Wright
Jen and Steve Hayes
Lorraine and Brian Wright
From Victoria - Haniff Jamil and Adam Francis - Adam was MC on the final night’s dinner and must be congratulated on his excellent and riotous delivery as well as to his services towards Austin Healey 3000s and A99s as well as discovering loose front shocker bolts on the Freeway…..
From the UK - Alf and Josie Grant
The Friday night’s dinner meant saying our goodbyes to those friends we have made over the past 28 years of AOAs. The Austin Seven Club of South Australia are to be congratulated for being excellent hosts and providing such an enjoyable five days as well as raising much needed funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
A perfect setting for a Doug and Lieka’s Westminster - the end of a great night and wonderful five days.
The next AOA? It was announced on the Friday night that the 16th AOA will be at Port Stephens in NSW in August 2021. Hope to see many AMVCQ members and Austin enthusiasts there!
