Day.1. Activities commenced on the morning of the 8th with visitors being welcomed and issued with identification badges, area maps and guides, and complimentary momentos of the occasion. Morning tea was provided by BRHCC ladies, and a hearty breakfast was available from the Lions mobile diner.

After the usual under bonnet inspections and related chat, all rally participants were briefed on the first activity, a guided run through scenic areas of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. For the latter part of the day, visitors were left to their own devices, with arrangements with the Maleny Hotel for provision of an evening meal as required.

               

               

Day 2. Additional visitors arrived on the second day and after the welcome and morning tea preliminaries, all participants were briefed on the program of activities. There was the option of a visit to the Caloundra Air Museum or a cruise on Pumistone Passage with lunch at the Caloundra Powerboat Club. Both options were popular and enjoyed by all.
The highlight of the day was a 60's theme dinner at Tranquil Park Resort including the official welcome of guests, and entertainment.

               

               

Day 3. The Big Event. After the morning victuals and chat, participants assembled for the grand parade of vehicles through Maleny enroute to the showgrounds for the Show and Shine. Trophys were awarded for categories of best vehicle in class, peoples choice, hard luck story, furthest travelled.

               

               

This QHMC Rally has been a memorable success, and assured positive promotion for our Club and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Twenty six visiting vehicles participated in the events, along with a similar number of BRHCC members. We are appreciative of the complimentary feedback and thank all who supported and assisted.

               

               

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