Adam,
Great vehicle buddy.
I am also a bit of an old VW nutter and we stayed in cabin @ Valla with our young kids. We also have a 71 model VW but its a low-light kombi deluxe 9 seater.
My good friends camped right next to you and your brother.
I love his red splitty panel kombi and see it at many shows (including Valla).
Maybe we catch up at the next VW meet that happens that you go to.
The kombi Club has their annual Bus Stop next Easter down @ Narooma (just south of Batemans Bay) which should be a bit closer for you.
Great vehicle selection - they are loads of fun.
Cheers,
Scott