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Mannum Drive and Picnic

What an amazing day to go for a drive through the Adelaide Hills, The Barossa Valley to the Riverland at Mannum.

We met at 9.30 on a Sunday at The Feathers Hotel at Burnside before leaving for a 90 minute drive and then picnic on the banks of the River Murray at Mannum.

Twenty members joined the drive with their GTS, Boxster, GT4, Targa’s, Carrera S, 997 Turbo and a Honda R. We left the carpark and headed in an easterly direction on Greenhill Road, towards Summertown, Basket Range and then on to Lobethal. From there to Gumeracha, Birdwood and Mt Pleasant before heading to Tungkillo.

Finally we drove through Palmer to end up in Mary Anna reserve in Mannum, on the banks of the River Murray. The mood was upbeat as the drive was very enjoyable, with its mixture of long straights and twisty sections to test the power and handling of the cars. There was ample parking at the picnic site, enabling everyone to feel confident their pride and joy was safe and secure, not to mention the lovely backdrop.

Both new and not so new members mingled freely with each other further enhancing a wonderful day.

The weather was generally overcast but still warm without being too hot. It was incredibly relaxing with many people on the river in speed boats, water skiers, river boats and the Proud Mary Paddle Steamer.

What a great day driving, relaxing, sharing good times and of course Porsche stories.

Thank you for all who attended; Pam and I had an excellent time. Thank you for the positive feedback we received about a great day which included an interesting drive, a lovely venue and the opportunity to spend time with other members of the PCSA. What more could you ask for?