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The
Radiator Cap
June 2019 Newsletter
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
2019
Chairman Anne Richardson 09 425 6298 / 021 277 9010 ricanne@gmail.com
Secretary Peter Yarham 09 422 9685 pyarham@xtra.co.nz
Treasurer Dave Oliver 09 945 0512 / 027 443 8046 ollie.d@gmail.com
Club Captain Paul Hodder 09 433 4067 4hodders@gmail.com
CC’s Team Neil Cremer 09 425 4955 neilmtf@xtra.co.nz
CC’s Team Frances Ross 09 425 8737
Rep to ExCo Anne Richardson 09 425 6298 / 021 277 9010 ricanne@gmail.com
Hospitality Anne & Dennis A: 021 214 2267 D: 021 265 2446 annedenmac@gmail.com
Convenors McDonald
Social Convenor Neil & Lucy Cremer 09 425 4955 neilmtf@xtra.co.nz
Property George Lloyd 09 425 7622 yorksandlancs@gmail.com
Supervisors Doug Hamilton 09 425 6139 doug.hamil@xtra.co.nz
Health & Safety Brian Payne 09 425 9262 banddpayne@xtra.co.nz
Vehicle ID James Laurie 09 425 9928 gloria-james-laurie@xtra.co.nz
Motorcycle Rep Dave Oliver 09 945 0512 / 027 443 8046 ollie.d@gmail.com
Librarian Frances Ross 09 425 8737
Editor/Reporter Chris Harvey 09 422 2662 / 022 365 0171 chris.harvey@westnet.com.au
Add. Member Leon Salt 09 423 8122 / 027 423 8122 brendda@xtra.co.nz
Add. Member Brendda Salt 09 423 8122 brendda@xtra.co.nz
Branch address PO Box 547, Warkworth 0941
wellsfordwarkworth@vcc.org.nz
Bank a/c BNZ 02-0480-0047413-000 Visit our website at
VERO agency No. 0300159
www.vcc-wellswark.org.nz
VERO free phone 0800 658 411
The deadline for contributions to the Newsletter is the 23rd of the month.
The views expressed in the newsletter are not necessarily the views of the Branch.
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Sun 2 June
Wed 5 June
Thu 13 June
Wed 19 June
Thu 20 June
Sun 23 June
Sun 30 June
Wed 3 July
Double 50 Rally
12:00 Mid-week Café lunch at Puhoi Cheese café
17:30 Club Night: Midmas Dinner coordinated by Anne & Dennis
10:00 Coffee & Cleaning: please turn up and help
19:00 Club Committee meeting
Sunday Run
Auckland | North Shore Combined Rally
12:00 Mid-week Café lunch: The Farmer’s Daughter, just before Omaha causeway
6-7 July Winter Woollies Wander: entry form is in this newsletter
Thu 11 July
Wed 17 July
Thu 18 July
Fri 19 July
Wed 7 Aug
Thu 15 Aug
Wed 21 Aug
Thu 22 Aug
Sun 25 Aug
Wed 2 Oct
17:30 Club Night
10:00 Coffee & Cleaning: please turn up and help
19:00 Club Committee meeting
Mahurangi Winter Festival of Lights. This is not a Club event but, if you wish to
participate, dress up your vehicle for the parade starting in Baxter St at 18:30
12:00 Mid-week café lunch at the new Bayside Café, Snell’s Beach
17:30 Club Night—Prizegiving
10:00 Coffee & Cleaning: please turn up and help
19:00 Club Committee meeting
Daffodil Day Rally
14:30 Summerset Falls Golden Day
A reminder that the closing date for the Winter Woollies Wander is
28th June: please get your entries to the Rally Secretary so the
relevant information reaches the organisers in good time.
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
W
ell, another AGM has taken place. Thank you to those who came to support the
club and its committee. I am hoping that this year will be forward-looking and
enjoyable. The Committee is formed from those willing to continue and some
new or returning people. Thank you to John Duffy who is standing down this year and to
Dave Oliver, Paul Hodder and Brian Payne who join us. You will see the full list and roles in
the Newsletter. To you, I hope you will feel able to talk to me or any committee member if
you have a concern, or an idea. Let us know what you would like the club to do.
Now to the purpose of our club:
The Twilight Run was well received, so thank you to Frances for her time plotting and planning.
Puhoi Pub made a good venue to finish.
The Club night presentation “Life in the Funeral Service” was fascinating. Nichola Morrison
talked about her role with interesting examples. There were lots of questions that could
have continued into the night. Many thanks to Jason and Nichola.
The Triple Combined was poorly attended, and considerable work had gone into plotting
each of the 3 sections. The Riley finally made it to the start, and I managed 2 sections before
arms and neck had enough. Chris Harvey was a supportive navigator ignoring the gear
crunches! Lots of fun. Thank you to Leon and Karl who set the first 2 sections and Richard
Lloyd who set the 3 rd . There will be a discussion about the future of this event. Any ideas?
We now look forward to the new year with Paul setting the pace. We have a shed raid
planned in late June. July is Winter Woollies Wander time and August is the Daffodil Rally.
So, lots to get involved in; volunteers will be needed. Also volunteers to do some decorating
for our Winter Festival Dinner on 13 th June’s Club Night. Anne and Dennis McDonald
are leading this so get in touch with them, especially to book your place with a contribution
to the meal.
Further on at Club Nights, don’t forget the annual Prize Giving on 14th August. The club
year for activities finishes at the end of June. After that the points will be tallied and cups
awarded ready for the night.
So, a happy new motoring year to everyone, I hope to see many of you joining in the
events and coming to Club Night for a natter about all things motoring and otherwise.
Anne
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2019
Winter Woollies
Wander
Saturday 6th July
Rally & Dinner
Sunday 7th July
BBQ Lunch
Entries close Friday 28 June 2019
Rally Secretary
Jeanette Lloyd
102 Perry Road, RD3
Warkworth, 0983
Ph: 09 425 7622
Email: yorksandlancs@gmail.com
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RALLY PROGRAMME
The 2019 Winter Woollies will be held over both sealed and gravel roads and will cover approximately 110 miles.
Entrants may choose a competitive or non-competitive touring route. It’s recommended that entrants start with a reasonably
full tank of fuel as there will be no stops until after lunch.
RALLY STARTS AT :
FIRST ENTRANT
LUNCH:
Warkworth Vintage Car Clubrooms, Satellite Station Road, Warkworth - Saturday 6 July
Cup of tea - bacon/egg butties $5 served from 8.30 a.m. Briefing 9.15 a.m.
The event will be held as scheduled – wet or fine.
away at 9.30 a.m.
A country school fund-raiser, held in a community hall
FINISH:
The rally will end in Warkworth township.
PRIZEGIVING DINNER: This will be held at the Warkworth Golf Club, Matakana Valley Road, Warkworth.
(Licensed premises)
Dinner numbers are limited so get your entry in early!
SUNDAY 7 JULY:
Following the morning activity the Branch will provide a BBQ lunch at our Clubrooms on
Satellite Station Rd.
Accommodation is the entrant's responsibility.
Motels/Hotels
ACCOMMODATION
Salty Dog Inn – Snell’s Beach Ph: (09) 425 5588 www.saltydoginn.co.nz
Snell’s Beach Motel Ph: (09) 425 5021
Bethshan Motel (Algies Bay) Ph: (09) 425 5774 www.bethshan.co.nz
Warkworth Lodge Ph: (09) 425 8645 www.wwlodge.co.nz
Walton Park Motel (Warkworth) Ph: (09) 425-8149
Bridge House Lodge (Warkworth) Ph: (09) 425 8351
www.waltonpark.co.nz
www.bridgehouse.co.nz
Matakana House Motel Ph: (09) 422 7497 www.matakanamotel.co.nz
Castle Court Motel (Wellsford) Ph: (09) 423-7705 www.castlecourtmotel.co.nz
Sun Valley Motor Lodge (Wellsford) Ph: (09) 423-8829
Homestay/ B&B:
Millwood House B&B (Warkworth) Ph: (09) 422 2605
Nancy’s Garden B&B (Warkworth) Ph: (09) 425 8857
www.sunvalleymotel.co.nz
ww.babs.co.nz/millwood/
www.nancysgarden.co.nz
Andros B&B (Matakana) Ph: (09) 422 9903 www.andros.co.nz
Melody Lodge (Warkworth)
Warkworth Country House
Ph: (09) 422 2581 www.melodylodge.co.nz
Ph: (09) 422 2485 (10% discount for club members. (Ask for Liz)
Billets: Accommodation is offered by our branch members for out-of-branch entrants on a “first come-first served” basis. For
this option please contact our Billeting Coordinator Chris Harvey on ph: 022 365 0171 or email: chris.harvey@westnet.com.au.
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ENTRY FORM
Please fill in both copies, keep the back page for your records and return this one to the Rally Secretary. You may
enter the Rally only, or you may like to attend only the Prize-giving Dinner, or only participate in the Sunday activity
and BBQ. Please fill in all relevant sections.
Entrant’s Name: ____________________ Competitive/Non Competitive
(circle one)
VCC Member No:_____________ VCC Branch: ____________________
Entrant’s Address:
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
Entrant’s Phone No: _____________ Email: ______________________
Driver’s Name: _______________________ Mobile No: _________________
Passengers’ Names:
_________________________________________
Vehicle:
Make __________________________Year_____________
Model:_________________ Type_______________
(eg Sedan Tourer Roadster etc)
FEES ENCLOSED:
Entry Fee and medallion $30.00 __________
PRIZEGIVING DINNER: Adults No. _____ @ $30.00 __________
(under l2yrs) Children No. _____ @ $15.00
__________
RALLY LUNCH: No. _____ @ $12.00 __________
TOTAL PAYABLE: $_________
SUNDAY:
BBQ LUNCH Attending Yes/No Number attending ________
SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: _______________________________
Payment may be made by cheque or by direct credit (preferred) to the branch bank account
Account Name: Wellsford/Warkworth Vintage Car Club Inc Bank: BNZ
Account No: 02-0480-0047413-000
Please give your surname as the reference
Please make cheques payable to: WELLSFORD/WARKWORTH VCC
and post or email entry to: Rally Secretary
email: yorksandlancs@gmail.com
Jeanette Lloyd, 102 Perry Road, RD3, Warkworth 0983
.
ENTRIES CLOSE: 28 June 2019
PLEASRE NOTE NEW BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER
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Winter Woollies Rules
1. Open to all Vintage Car Club eligible vehicles
2. Entrants must be financial members of V.C.C.N.Z. or other V.C.C. -
recognised club, or have received an official invitation.
3. Traffic regulations must be observed, drivers licenses and current
membership cards will be carried on the Rally.
4. The starters may refuse to start any vehicle that fails to meet the stated
requirements.
5. Any complaints or disputes must be placed before the Committee on the day
of the Wander.
6. A minimum of three entrants are needed to make a class.
7. The club reserves the right to refuse any entrant whose conduct, in their opinion, is likely to bring discredit to
the event or on the Branch and their ruling regarding any matters in respect of the running of the event will be
final.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
YOUR COPY:
FEES ENCLOSED:
Entry Fee and medallion
$30.00 ____________
PRIZEGIVING DINNER: Adults No. _____ @ $30.00 ____________
(under l2yrs) Children No. _____ @ $15.00 ____________
RALLY LUNCH: No. _____ @ $12.00 ____________
TOTAL PAYABLE:
$___________
SUNDAY: BBQ LUNCH Attending Yes/No Number attending________
Payment may be made by cheque or by direct credit (preferred) to the branch bank account
Account Name: Wellsford/Warkworth Vintage Car Club Inc Bank: BNZ
Account No 02-0480-0047413-000
Please give your surname as the reference
Please make cheques payable to: WELLSFORD/WARKWORTH VCC
and post entry to:
Rally Secretary
Jeanette Lloyd
102 Perry Road
RD3
Warkworth, 0983 ENTRIES CLOSE: 28 June 2019
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BRIAN PARKER MEMORIAL RALLY
M
id-April and we hadn’t had a decent run in the Model A for a while so we entered
the Brian Parker Memorial Rally run by the Far North Branch. When he
became ill and knowing that he had but a short time left, Brian Parker went
looking for a car that he could use and in 1974 bought the Model A which we now own and
which, at that time, was in original condition and unrestored.
This year’s rally started at Mangamuka Bridge at 11.30 a.m. with a stop for lunch at Kohukohu
(pictured above). From there we wound our way up Rakautapu Rd, a very scenic road
with great views and just a light garnish of gravel over the clay. The Hokianga’s backroads
have changed little in the 35+ years since we lived there, which seems further proof that
Council amalgamation has offered little benefit to the smaller rural areas. However, these
roads do make for great vintage motoring! After finding the seal again, we passed through
Broadwood and Herekino followed by a short tour around Ahipara before finishing at
Oturu School east of Kaitaia. The rally was a mix of questions, a few photographs to place
in the correct order and silent checks. We found it a most enjoyable run. The rally dinner
was at the Mangonui Cruising Club and was an excellent meal at a very reasonable cost.
Sadly, like many, this rally has not been well supported in recent years. However, if in April
you find yourself with withdrawal symptoms, we can recommend the Brian Parker Memorial
Rally. A great run with a welcoming and friendly bunch of people.
Leon
“No, no, no! Please don’t put me back in the trunk!”
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WINGS & WHEELS AT KAIPARA FLATS
At the invitation of Waitemata Branch twelve of our members displayed their cars at the
Airfield on 11th May while others just went to look at the wonderful cars & planes.
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CLUB CAR OF THE MONTH
JASON & NICOLA’S 1936 CHEVROLET MASTER DELUXE HEARSE
I
t’s unlikely that you will remember the
ride if you choose this lovely vehicle for
your final journey, so appreciate it now
while you can!
The Chevrolet was built in 1936 as a hearse by
the coachbuilder Mund, Cotterell & Neilson of
Petone for Funeral Directors Symes, Fleming &
Dick in Wanganui and it subsequently went to
Boyd & Sons in Martinborough where it continued
active service for many years. Paddy
Ryan, daughter of Laurie Boyd who owned it
until 1968, recalls that it was also used as the
family car and this caused a lot of amusement
amongst the general public when the family went to the races in it.
Following a period of ‘rest’ in Cambridge where it was largely dismantled, the hearse—
named Oliver—fell into the hands of Howard Porteous who poured more than just time
into its restoration over a period of ten years in order to get it back into working condition.
The body was basically sound but the bottom 150 mm of both doors had to be replaced
and the rear door was missing so a new one had to be made from scratch. Internally the
body was fitted with lovely macrocarpa
tongue and groove panelling which imparts
a warm and elegant atmosphere.
The diff was in ‘a million pieces’ in a bucket
of water so that needed replacing, so too
did the engine and gearbox. Howard took the
grille to be rechromed but when it was dipped
in preparation for chroming half of it
disintegrated so he had to build a new
one. Howard also did all the paintwork and
the two-tone colour scheme works a treat
and in many ways is much nicer than the
traditional sombre black of most hearses.
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Jason & Nicola happened across Oliver by chance and instantly fell under his very obvious
charms Within a heartbeat of meeting this glorious example of craftmanship they knew he
was right for Jason Morrison Funeral services, from the classic style, graceful proportions
and handsome looks. They took ownership on 8th November 2015 and Oliver was at work
the very next day. However, it hasn’t all been a bed of roses because Oliver threw a conrod
recently: the block & sump were severely damaged and a replacement engine installed.
It’s the usual 206 c.i./ 3.4 litre six-cylinder motor but it has been fitted with a larger
fan to improve cooling when travelling at funeral speed.
[ Oliver seen on duty at the funeral of Ray Columbus in Auckland, December 2016 ]
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TRIPLE COMBINED RALLY 19 MAY 2019
N
o doubt the early rain put off many people and the turnout for the rally was disappointing
for the organisers who put a lot of effort into it. However, the sun
came out and the views from the high ridges of Kaipara Hills Road were stunning,
particularly from an open car with 360 degree views. The first leg ended at Glorit and
the second leg through the fresh forests around Makarau and then the views from the
heights of Krippner Road were also impressive. The lunch stop was at Wenderholm and
sadly the return of the rain put an end to the rally for some with open cars and no hoods.
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“ ……. and this is where you wind it up.”
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MYSTERY MOTORS
W
hat car is this?
Last month’s Mystery Motor was the Holden EFIJY concept car which was
inspired by the 1953 Holden FJ. It was designed and built as a labour of love and after
hours by a group of enthusiasts at the Holden factory in Melbourne. It was intended to
celebrate the 50th anniversary of the FJ but cost constraints and delays meant that it
debuted two years later at the Australian International Motor Show in 2005.
The Efijy is based on a lengthened Chevrolet Corvette floor pan and features a 6.0 litre LS2
V8 engine with a Roots supercharger producing 480 kW (644 hp) at 6,400 rpm and 560 lbft
of torque at 4,200 rpm. Power goes to the rear wheels through a rear mounted 4-speed
automatic transmission with a limited slip diff. It rides on an air suspension system that
lowers the car when it is stopped, and also has electronic instrumentation, including a
multi-use display screen that disappears into
the dash. It’s 5.2m long,(800mm longer than
the FJ) and almost two metres wide (300mm
wider than the FJ). The roof is a only 1.27m
off the deck with its airbag springs dumped
for show, compared to 1.6m for the FJ.
The car was named the US concept car of
the year for 2007 and there have been numerous
attempts to buy it but it is not for
sale and it remains in Australia.
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F
ord Model A 1930 open cab pickup parts:
Headlight reflectors Headlight bar Windwing clamps
Tail lights & brackets Door handles Other bits & pieces
What have you got to spare?
Contact Errol McLintock 09-426 1913
__________________________________________________________________________
T
his years VCC Targa Time Trial will be held from the 28th of October (starting in
Taupo), to the 2nd of November (ending in Palmerston North). Peter White in Dunedin
is promoting the event on behalf of Rob Corbet and wrote of last year’s event
“My wife and I participated in this event. It was a wonderful week's motoring, with likeminded
people in an array of vehicles including a 1929 Rolls-Royce, a 1935 Ford Coupe, a
1955 MG TF, a 1956 Jaguar XK140, a 1972 Austin 1100 and sundry other post-vintage vehicles
... all traveling at road-legal speeds. It wasn't a race but a time trial, where you nominated
the speed you planned to average. The options were 50km/hr or 70km/hr.
“Having participated a number of times, in the full Targa Rally some years ago, when the
norm was being up most of the night fixing what you had broken during the previous day's
rallying, last year's Targa Time Trial, by comparison, was a real joy.... normal motoring at
road legal speeds.... nothing broken at the end of each day.... which usually finished with a
meal out with the other participants and a glass of wine or two.”
Cost: Substantial 30% discount of standard entry fee for VCC members with VCC/VIC eligible
cars = $4,790 reduced to $3,353 + Medical Levy & RallySafe. (All entry fees are + GST).
Refer www.targa.nz for further details & discounts.
Contact: Rod Corbett rod.corbett88@gmail 027 433 8772 for further details.
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THOSE WERE THE DAYS
A VALIANT WRITE-OFF
B
ack in the early 1980s I owned this 1974 V.J Valiant in partnership with my father
– I was still single and living with my parents at Mahurangi Heads.
It was a nice tidy car which I purchased from the Car Salesman at Wilmot Motors.
It was his personal vehicle and it had been well cared for and was rustproofed etc
from new. We had only owned it for a short time when this event occurred.
At this time I was courting Gloria and she had invited me to dinner with her in Wellsford.
So about 5.30pm I left home and headed for Wellsford. It was the winter and by the time I
reached the Dome hill on SH1 it was dark and the road was wet (it had been drizzling). I
should also add that I was sober at the time ! Also, I was only doing about 80kph. I rounded
the first left hand corner at the bottom of the hill and observed 3 sets of headlights of
vehicles coming down the hill. As they came closer I became aware that the 3rd vehicle did
appear to be heading in my direction ! I was very familiar with the road and knew that,
coming up on my left, was a clay bank and that the drain on the roadside was almost waist
deep.
I instantly headed for the bank – there was a loud crashing noise and the Valiant seemed
to leap up, crash down and stop. All of this happened in a millisecond, and I knew I’d hit
the bank and that I had avoided a “head on” accident by doing so. I also knew that this
was serious. I noticed that my seat belt had burst open so I tried to open the door – no
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success: door was jammed. I then noticed that there was no longer any sign of the windscreen
so I climbed out onto the bonnet and onto the edge of the road. I was amazed to
observe my right front wheel, together with some steering linkage, in the middle of the
highway some 15 to 20ft further up the hill ! I took a brief glance at my vehicle and
thought: man, am I just so lucky to escape uninjured from that !
I then turned my attention to the other car – a big BMW. His front wheel ended up
amongst the foot pedals on the floor and I noticed a big dent in its roof at the top of the
windscreen on the driver’s side – looking at the right hand side of the Valiant in the photo,
I wonder if my car rode up over his right front wheel? He was in a bad state of shock and a
bit later he was taken to hospital (apparently not badly hurt). His 2 teenagers were in the
back seat and one of them had a cut lip and his wife in the front passenger seat was unhurt.
I think the BMW was going too fast for the wet conditions. The road has since been
straightened and there is no longer any deep ditch on the side. At that time those 3 vehicles
had a slight left corner to negotiate.
Amazingly a passing motorist had an early cellphone and called the ambulance & Gloria,
who then came and picked me up. She was much relieved to find me in the back of the
Ambulance and OK. The next day I visited the local Chiropractor – I had a stiff neck ! I also
had both kneecaps badly bruised. Later that day when looking inside the wrecked car, I noticed
the steel dash was dented either side of the steering column.
I felt very lucky to have been in the old Valiant as my usual form of transport was a 105E
Anglia van and I would not have stood a chance in that !
James
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TRIP TO SABAH
A
nne Richardson joined Doug and me for a two week tour of Sabah (North Borneo).
The big attraction was the Orangutans but in reality we were rewarded with so
much more. Kota Kinabalu, the capital, was rich in history and colour. The city
was clean, quiet and with huge markets along the waterfront and oh, such lovely people.
The tour was a group of eight: three from England, two Aussie ladies and us three. Our
guide, Jeffry was friendly, helpful and so knowledgeable about his country, its fauna and
flora, and the animal inhabitants. The itinerary included a night in the Sabah Tea Plantation,
two nights in a lodge on the banks of the Kinabatangan River where we were escorted
on river cruises, a night walk in the jungle (mind the leeches!) and a stroll through a local
village. The highlights here were seeing the Pygmy elephants and a night sighting of the
elusive banded palm civet.
Our next destination was Sandakan, the original capital of North Borneo. Highlights on the
trip were the Gomantang limestone caves where swiftlets nests are harvested for birds’
nest soup, and the Memorial to the POWs who died on the death marches at the end of
WWll. Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary was both moving and hilarious as we watched the
antics of the baby orangutans learning how to adapt to jungle life, followed by a visit to see
the rescued Sun Bears that eventually will be rehabilitated and released into the wild.
These are the smallest bear in the world. Final visit here was the Proboscis Monkey
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Sanctuary where we got up close and personal with long tailed Macaques as well.
After two nights we flew back to Kota Kinabalu for a short speed boat ride to Manukan Island
in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine National Park. Fabulous accommodation, right
on a beautiful sandy beach with its continuous stream of day trippers all decked out with
life jackets and snorkelling gear. We had three snorkel trips here and saw both fish & coral
that none of us had seen before. Unfortunately it was also jellyfish season so our swims
were a bit fraught.
We had a farewell dinner in Kota Kinabalu for our last night then we transferred to another
hotel: Anne for one night while we stayed an extra three. We all enjoyed the museum,
which was very modern with great displays of Borneo’s history, culture and people. On our
final day Doug and I visited the Lok Kawau wildlife park and enjoyed seeing animals we had
not so far encountered. We saw a good variety of the wildlife Sabah has to offer, enjoyed
most of the food, loved the temperatures and had fun.
Anne Hamilton
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