Multivalve Register Lunchtime Run Thursday 30th June 2022 The weather forecast for the day was rain so we were relieved to gather at the Marion Hotel in sunshine, albeit a chilly morning, for a 10:15am departure. Sixteen cars set off to the Fleurieu Visitor Centre in McLaren Vale for a coffee pitstop via the southern expressway, Panalatinga Road and the back roads through Clarendon and McLaren Flat, where we were joined by Bob and Daphne Charman. We have visited the Centre in the past and each time it seems they have added a little more, and there was plenty of time for browsing in the shop, which always seems to have that “little extra” that you don’t often see elsewhere.
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An hour later (some of us laden with our purchases) we headed off on the second part of the run towards Willunga, intending to drive up Old Willunga Hill but three cars turned to the right in Willunga back towards the Victor Harbor Road.
The restaurant boasts two lovely coal fires, perfect for a chilly day, and has wonderful views over the golf course, which is often frequented by kangaroos and we were not disappointed in that regard as there was a mob playing on the 10th hole!
The rest of our convoy, down to 14 in number, enjoyed good weather as they drove along Pages Flat Road and Hindmarsh Tiers Roads, back to the Victor Harbor Road and into Mount Compass for lunch at The Range Restaurant, situated by the golf course, where we were joined by John and Betty Castle, plus the three wanderers!
A fabulous day, with much better weather than expected, good company and lots of laughs as always – I look forward to the next one! Peter Buck Multivalve Register Secretary
Rick and Jenny, owners of The Range, gave our party a very warm welcome and served up some stunning food.
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