Syd-Newie How Long?

We are scehduled to depart Sydney at 4:00, Daughter wants to go to the beach and see f she can see us sail past Newcastle heads. (I've never done that trip) anyone got any idea roughly waht time I'm thinking somewhere around 10:00 or 11:00.

Might be a bit earlier than that - 8:30 to 9pm.

This site allows you to calculate it.

http://ports.com/sea-route/port-of-newcastle,australia/sydney-harbour-port-jackson,australia/

Might be a bit earlier than that - 8:30 to 9pm.

 

This site allows you to calculate it.

 

http://ports.com/sea-route/port-of-newcastle,australia/sydney-harbour-port-jackson,australia/

Thanks that's a handy site.

I think she wants to make sure we're on our way before she starts partying.

Are there any good bars overlooking Newcastle Heads? That way she could party while she's waiting for you to sail by. :D

Are there any good bars overlooking Newcastle Heads? That way she could party while she's waiting for you to sail by. :D

But that wouldn't trash the house.

But that wouldn't trash the house.

She wouldn't be that mean surely ;)

BTW did you also post about this on a FB site?

She wouldn't be that mean surely ;)

Actually she's a darn good kid but always say she's planning a drug fueled orgy while we're away. Last person on earth who'd do such a thing.

BTW did you also post about this on a FB site?

I didn't but I think SHE did using my a/c.

And that JJ is this JJ, I had wondered.

Actually she's a darn good kid but always say she's planning a drug fueled orgy while we're away. Last person on earth who'd do such a thing.

 

 

 

I didn't but I think SHE did using my a/c.

 

And that JJ is this JJ, I had wondered.

Probably :D

Just as I had wondered about the GG. And I'm sure some of the GG posts that I've seen were yours based on the style of posting.

BTW Diamond is doing a run from Sydney to New Caledonia on Monday, departing at the same time as your cruise, so you could go and check it out.

Probably :D

 

Just as I had wondered about the GG. And I'm sure some of the GG posts that I've seen were yours based on the style of posting.

 

BTW Diamond is doing a run from Sydney to New Caledonia on Monday, departing at the same time as your cruise, so you could go and check it out.

Thanks, most people say I've got no style.

And if we went Monday THEY would need to know what tme Monday night to come and hope to spot the ship.

Of course at any of the times the chances of her seeing us are slim. (Unlike moi).

And if we went Monday THEY would need to know what tme Monday night to come and hope to spot the ship.

 

:rolleyes: I meant you could go to Newcastle Heads on Monday to get an idea as to what time Diamond goes past. :rolleyes: :D

Assuming your cruise would go past at a similar time, of course. :p

:rolleyes: I meant you could go to Newcastle Heads on Monday to get an idea as to what time Diamond goes past. :rolleyes: :D

 

Assuming your cruise would go past at a similar time, of course. :p

liked the extra cruise idea better.

I've actually posted on the 12th's Rollcall asking for a heads up if anyone notices.

Unfortunately I'm out of town Monday night.

liked the extra cruise idea better.

 

I've actually posted on the 12th's Rollcall asking for a heads up if anyone notices.

 

Unfortunately I'm out of town Monday night.

It was fully booked anyway. :(

Good idea about asking on the rollcall though, although it might be hard working out exactly where the ship is if it's dark. Unless there is a very noticeable landmark, there would just be a mass of lights stringing up from the Central Coast.

We are scehduled to depart Sydney at 4:00, Daughter wants to go to the beach and see f she can see us sail past Newcastle heads. (I've never done that trip) anyone got any idea roughly waht time I'm thinking somewhere around 10:00 or 11:00.

The main issue is it depends how fast you're going - and also how far out you are.

Bit hard to predict - unless you've got a tight itinerary so will be travelling at top speed.

The main issue is it depends how fast you're going - and also how far out you are.

Bit hard to predict - unless you've got a tight itinerary so will be travelling at top speed.

Thats the key. There are usually quite a few ships at anchor off Newcastle so any cruise ships would head out to sea to keep a fair distance from them...I would presume.

A good way to know were you are is by observing the lighthouses. The first you pass is Norah Head and then Nobbys Head at the entrance to Newcastle. Each light has a distinctive flash sequence, see http://www.lighthouses.org.au/lights/NSW/Index%20NSW.asp

Actually the first one you pass is Barrenjoey Lighthouse up near Palm Beach.

Thanks, most people say I've got no style.

 

Oh yes, you have your style :) haha. I was actually thinking the other day that you may have mellowed a bit lately. Is that possible? ;)

Oh yes, you have your style :) haha. I was actually thinking the other day that you may have mellowed a bit lately. Is that possible? ;)

Not really.

It also depends on the pain levels and if I am managing much work (boredom).

A good way to know were you are is by observing the lighthouses. The first you pass is Norah Head and then Nobbys Head at the entrance to Newcastle. Each light has a distinctive flash sequence, see http://www.lighthouses.org.au/lights/NSW/Index%20NSW.asp

I was thinking similar and Christ Church which is pretty hard to miss.

Hey GUT, It is approximately 65 nautical miles, so should only take around four or five hours, weather permitting. Your daughter may see the ship but you probably won't see her as they go off shore a fair way to get the shops and Casino open.:D

Hey GUT, It is approximately 65 nautical miles, so should only take around four or five hours, weather permitting. Your daughter may see the ship but you probably won't see her as they go off shore a fair way to get the shops and Casino open.:D

Thanks Mic

No she was just hoping to see us.

She might see me after all I'm hard to miss.

Hope your last adventure was good.

Thanks Mic

 

No she was just hoping to see us.

 

She might see me after all I'm hard to miss.

 

Hope your last adventure was good.

the trip was wonderful thanks. You will be off soon.

the trip was wonderful thanks. You will be off soon.

Some people say I'm "off" all the time.

But we sail in 237 hours.

And u can knock 32 off that if I count till we leave for Sydney.

Some people say I'm "off" all the time.

 

But we sail in 237 hours.

 

And u can knock 32 off that if I count till we leave for Sydney.

It will be a great trip for you and K.:D

It will be a great trip for you and K.:D

Thanks mate, it's been in our bucket list since we returned from our first.