Northern Ranges End of Winter Cruise

Spring cometh!

Join us on the fifth Saturday of August as we farewell the final official weekend of winter and welcome the promise of spring with a spectacular drive through Victoria's beautiful northern countryside and into the magnificent Strathbogie Ranges.

This is a tour of discovery, taking us along picturesque country roads, through hidden villages, rolling farmland and lush highland scenery that many Victorians have never experienced. As always, we've sought out roads that are a pleasure to drive and destinations that will leave you wondering, "When can I revisit these places?"

Our adventure begins at 8:30 am with breakfast at the delightful Warran Glen Nursery & Café in Warrandyte. Nestled beside the Yarra River, this dog-friendly venue offers excellent coffee, delicious food and a peaceful garden setting—the perfect place to gather before setting off on another memorable TOCA adventure.

After our customary cruise briefing at around 9:30 am, we'll head north via Kangaroo Ground and Christmas Hills to the picturesque Sugarloaf Reservoir. Here we'll enjoy a short stroll, take in the views and gather for our first group photo of the day. Drone pilots are encouraged to bring their drones to capture some spectacular aerial shots of our Teslas against this beautiful backdrop.

From Sugarloaf, we leave the suburbs well behind and enjoy a delightful drive along some of Victoria's finest back roads, winding through rolling farmland and picturesque rural landscapes as we make our way towards the foothills of the magnificent Strathbogie Ranges. Our morning tea stop is the historic township of Yea, where you can enjoy a coffee, stretch your legs and, if needed, top up your Tesla at the conveniently located Superchargers.

Continuing on, we'll leave the main roads behind and enjoy some of the most rewarding driving of the day, passing through charming country townships including Yarck before ascending into the heart of the beautiful Strathbogie Ranges. We'll pause in the picturesque village of Strathbogie for another group photo and a chance to soak up the atmosphere of this delightful highland community.

Our final leg takes us through more of the Strathbogie high country before descending into the historic township of Euroa, where we'll conclude our cruise with a relaxed lunch. Lunch venue to be advised. Euroa also features a bank of Tesla Superchargers, giving everyone the opportunity to top up

before the journey home.

With Tesla's latest Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software now rolling out to HW4 vehicles—and hopefully soon to HW3 models—this is the perfect opportunity to experience the latest technology on some of Victoria's most enjoyable touring roads.

As always, our cruise is dog, vegan and family friendly. Expect a wonderful mix of flowing country roads, sweeping curves, gentle climbs and descents, spectacular scenery, great company and, of course, another memorable day. 

Come and celebrate the arrival of spring with another unforgettable TOCA adventure.

See you on the road! 🌼🚗

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