Besides, I think most of us need 3 months notice to get our cars on the road!

I was thinking of a bunch of us meeting in Sydney, and another bunch in Canberra, then meeting up in Wollongong for lunch and a yarn - maybe a drive up to Robertson Pie shop. Of course I'm completely open to suggestions.
If people want to travel from further away (Newy, or country NSW, etc) then we might look at making a weekend out of it - book a few cabins or camp out.