Trip south to Yalwal C+/B Sunday 15th May

[Dieselcon]

Date: sunday 15th May
Where: Yalwal , Morton National Park- meet at Nowra MacDonalds 0830.
Sydney siders: meet at???? Convoy down south.

Follow yalwal road onto Deans gap road right into Mintbush veer to right track to creek crossing and head up to Landie Drop?
http://tapa.tk/mu/79d90baa-bef5-7fdb.jpg
This is a heavily rutted track that leads to a downhill drop-climb. Can have a play around here and some other tracks nearby. If time permits we will exit via Wombat and Monkey Gum. There are a few chicken tracks but not many that I can see.. Did a recce today looks pretty hard. If too hairy can just do wombat and monkey gum!
http://tapa.tk/mu/79d90baa-c42e-3c0b.jpg

Minimum requirements are 2" lift, 32" offroad tyres, lockers would be good.
Recovery gear is a must including rated recovery points front and rear

Ive decided to run the trip on Saturday and Sunday to get everyone in..... Still want to keep numbers below 10 including leader... so if your interested please post your intent and day

If someone knows this area well. Happy to let them lead otherwise I will do.

Saturday
1. Dieselcon- Jose
2. Sebastian- Out
3. Kiwi Kev - Kevin

Camping
1. Sebastian- Out
2. Kiwi Kev - Kevin


Sunday
1. Dieselcon- Jose
2. Jbrad - Jas
. Wolfe - Stuart- Out
3. MOP44R - Ben
4. khalak - Ryan
5. Cpage66 - Chris
6. DK - Dave
7. Stevet - Steve + Hunno
8. Miraz - Geoff
9. Rainman
10. Ian C - Ian

[Maggie]

Jose, are we both looking at the same calendar .., I have 17th May as a Tuesday?????

Maggie

[Dieselcon]

Oops 15th may... How do I change date in title?

[Hunno]

Edit then advanced

[Wolfe]

yes yes yes

[Wolfe]

we explored down to creek last time before coming back up deans gap rd. would be keen to explore across crik to other side ive got topo maps too (if I can find them)

[Hunno]

Don't think the ZJ will be ready by then, so I might have to go shot gun with someone.

[Maggie]

Oops 15th may... How do I change date in title?
Changed it for you Jose and have put it in the calendar.
Maggie

[Steve F]

Put me down as well, wont know for sure until a little closer.

Cheers
Steve

[Cpage66]

Yes please...

[Wolfe]

there is a nice looking camp site down there, any up for an overniter? might be cold though.

[khalak]

Put me down for this one.

[SKIZZI]

count me in :)

[TRBN8R]

Hi Jose

Put me down as a maybe. Will know exactly by the end of the month........

Cheers
Mani

[D.K.]

Put me down please.

There is the well known loop track which runs from the camp site at the bottom of Mintbush -drops down the rock steps, crosses the creek bed and then winds its way up to 2 parallel steep tracks, the left is sandy, the right is rutted. This is generally known as "TreeRoot". The track then winds back on itself down some good flexy ruts to a hill climb with a comp spec rock step which most people will bypass on the left. There is a little pinch at the start of this which i always struggle on (wheelbase thing). This track is generally known as "Dusty's". Maybe the big step is the Landy Drop?

The track finishes up reclimbing the rocksteps back out of the creek bed. Full Loop is a Solid B grade.
I would personally rate the right hand rutted track on Treeroot as B+ as it feels fairly committing once you start it.

From memory, looking at the pics from the trip that CraigB ran last year, they did the "TreeRoot" section of the loop.

[Dieselcon]

Thanks DK. Glad someone knows the area. Yesterday got down through the creek and then back up however it scared the little one heaps so didn't go any further. Wish there were more local jeeps my way!!!! Great response so far. It could be good for camping aswell if we start on the Saturday!!! Coolendale.

[stevet]

Will come along if any spots left.......................

[Miraz]

Put me down as a maybe...

[ian C]

Yes please

[MOP44R]

Can you put me down as reserve...

[stevet]

Hunno- shotgun*** You might be Mine Hunno:)***

[Hunno]

Well I'm certainly not driving seized 1st & 2nd gear & blown the oil out the front of the gear box.

[jbrad]

Put me down on the list for this one Jose. Jas

[Dieselcon]

Spent today with Wellsprung 4x4 club at yalwal. Wow there are heaps of tracks in this area. Did the wombat steps down to the creek and then back up again. There's the waterfall climb for those looking for a real challenge. And finally got directions to 6 stager aswell (not for me!!!) B+/A grade tracks
http://tapatalk.com/mu/79d97693-7a48-0ba6.jpg
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Monkey gum has been chopped up more than last years trip. Great fun!
There's something for everyone down this way. hope some of these photos are getting you all excited for this trip.
Cheers Jose

[Wolfe]

Isn't six stages the climb to the left of the exit back out of the creek?

[Dieselcon]

Yes, It's about 200m on the left from where we played climbing that ledge on monkey gum.

[TRBN8R]

Sorry Jose I have to pull out, I have to work that weekend.....


Cheers
Mani

[Dieselcon]

Miss'n out. Next time Mani.

[SKIZZI]

I hope my drive shaft gets here in time :-/

[SKIZZI]

Guys I don't think I'll have my drive shaft in time. I'll pull out and give someone else a chance.

Have a great day
Greg

[Steve F]

I'm out as well, got the bike at a show the day before so need to spend the Sunday at home :)

Cheers
Steve

[Sebastian]

I will be interested to camp up there
there is a nice looking camp site down there, any up for an overniter? might be cold though.

[kiwi kev]

Im in for this, thanks ,Kevion

[kiwi kev]

I am also keen to camp Sat night , let me know details , thanks,Kevin

[kiwi kev]

there are 2 McD's in Nowra , which one ? North or South Mcd's , cheers Kevin

[Dieselcon]

there are 2 McD's in Nowra , which one ? North or South Mcd's , cheers Kevin

South maccas .....normally fuel up at caltex next door.

[Hunty]

Please put Jax & I down as reserves - sounds like a lot of fun!

[kiwi kev]

thanks, let me know if any plan for camping Sat nite
does the club have any objection for my son to come ,if room, in our hilux- has rear locker, plently of lift , great tyres ,

[Steve F]

thanks, let me know if any plan for camping Sat nite
does the club have any objection for my son to come ,if room, in our hilux- has rear locker, plently of lift , great tyres ,

Keep an eye on that first page, the trip is full with a few reserves (yourself included) already, normally visitors are allowed on trips but not at the expense of a paying club member. Looks like you'll need a few drop offs before there is a spot :( Occasionally a trip leader will expand the numbers but that's totally at their discretion as they know the area and what the trip can deal with :)

Cheers
Steve

[rainman]

I would like to nominate as a reserve as well.
When could I expect to know if I was on the trip or not for sure?
Ok read the thread from the start. I see how it works. No worries. maybe next time.

[stevet]

Any "campers" going down on Saturday before Sunday's run??..:)...Toooo cold for me...:eek:.......:D...............:)...

[Dieselcon]

Too cold for me 2.
But happy to do a run on Saturday aswell. Maybe split group in two, those who want saturday and those for Sunday.
Would be good for making group smaller, Then all will be able to come! ;)

[stevet]

Too cold for me 2.
But happy to do a run on Saturday aswell. Maybe split group in two, those who want saturday and those for Sunday.
Would be good for making group smaller, Then all will be able to come! ;)
Thank you Dieselcon, been a long while since someone has made an such an offer to cover both day's, thank you again....:D............:)............. Stephen T.

[Wolfe]

im keen to do Saturday if I can get car fixed in time

[Dieselcon]

I've decided to run the trip on Saturday and Sunday to get everyone in..... Still want to keep numbers below 10 including leader... so if your interested please post your intent and day and I will update first POST.

Cheers

Jose

[Hunty]

Jax & I are still keen for Sunday !

[jbrad]

Keep me on Sunday Jose. I've committed myself to get an alignment and balance at Beaurepairs on Saturday. I did a wheel rotation last Sat and have now got DW at 80 k/hr. I think this is because I've lost all the balance weights from the rims as a result of low pressures when wheeling and my crap driving. Incidently, and not the cause of DW (as DW started first) I finaly got my dampener relocation bracket from DBOR installed on Wed night.

[stevet]

Remain on Sunday please. We'll proberly need to "defrost" any Saturday night campers when we get there...:p.........:D.............:).. What are you doing Hunno? Squashed (mean seated.:D....:).) in the TJ for Sunday ?..:)....Need to know soon... Back seat is in for little one Mel.. if needed & youre chair works in the TJ...No idea!..???......:)..

[Hunno]

yer still in for sunday if you got room still. busy Saturday so can't go then.

[Cpage66]

Sunday....

[kiwi kev]

I can do Saturday , but will need to know asap , thanks,Kevin and thanks for offering 2 trips

[Dieselcon]

I can do Saturday , but will need to know asap , thanks,Kevin and thanks for offering 2 trips

Yep no worries have included your son aswell in the hilux. ;) Still camping?

[Dieselcon]

Gees I'm in the wars!!!!
Had my wisdom tooth removed yesterday ....ouch....and still in pain.
Plus I'm at jeep dealer for 20k service.... They said they might need to keep it over night..I don't think so!
Promise.... all will be good for tomorrow.

[kiwi kev]

yes, will camp , hilux cant make it on Sat , cheers, Kevin

[khalak]

I'm still down for Sunday.

For those people heading down from Sydney on Sunday morning, did you wanna meet up @ Heathcote maccas at say 6:30 and convoy down?

[SteveC]

I'm off to Braidwood on another weekend trip, leaving Sydney 5.30am ish.....So I "MIGHT" see you guys on the way, then maybe not
Have a good trip though.

[Cpage66]

I'm still down for Sunday.

For those people heading down from Sydney on Sunday morning, did you wanna meet up @ Heathcote maccas at say 6:30 and convoy down?


Sounds good...will meet you there!

[Hunty]

I am out - I have some stupid friggin clicking sound in my front end in low range - and have not successfully diagnosed it yet!
but I have replaced a broken drivers side uni, front drive shaft and CV and just now replaced a passenger side uni - I am puzzled - I am leaning towards my new drive shaft and CV being stuffed (because its second hand - and I don't want to believe - worse case is my Diff -(Oh the humanity!)

[Hunno]

in low range



I am out - I have some stupid friggin clicking sound in my front end in low range - and have not successfully diagnosed it yet!
but I have replaced a broken drivers side uni, front drive shaft and CV and just now replaced a passenger side uni - I am puzzled - I am leaning towards my new drive shaft and CV being stuffed (because its second hand - and I don't want to believe - worse case is my Diff -(Oh the humanity!)

But only in low range & full right lock. If it's the drive shaft shouldn't happen in hi range as well?

[Hunty]

But only in low range & full right lock. If it's the drive shaft shouldn't happen in hi range as well?

Sadly - it happens in low range going straight ahead too - so = D'oh - i have NO Idea!

[Dieselcon]

Hi Sebastian, Wolfe and kev... I can meet you guys at the top of Mt Ousley at 730 ( big truck rest area before you come down the hill into Wollongong). I'll be on Ch 15... Or 0405 933 755

[Dieselcon]

I thinking arrive at yalwal around 9 setup campsite and we would be wheeling by 10am....not a bad start to the day! ;)

[Wolfe]

I still haven't had a chance to work on jeep and will do that tomorrow, Am I still able to come on Sunday

[rainman]

I'm still down for Sunday.

For those people heading down from Sydney on Sunday morning, did you wanna meet up @ Heathcote maccas at say 6:30 and convoy down?
OK See you there-white XJ sport on 32"s +Chanel 15.

[stevet]

I'm still down for Sunday.

For those people heading down from Sydney on Sunday morning, did you wanna meet up @ Heathcote maccas at say 6:30 and convoy down?
Cool....:).......yer still in for sunday if you got room still. busy Saturday so can't go then. Hunno, detour via my house?? Be under 05....:o........:)... Last to arrive does the trip report remember..:p...O0....:)........:).

[Dieselcon]

I still haven't had a chance to work on jeep and will do that tomorrow, Am I still able to come on Sunday

Sunday it is

[Wolfe]

great thanks

[Dieselcon]

Can any one pm me kevs and Sebastian mobile numbers

[Bear]

Can any one pm me kevs and Sebastian mobile numbersPm sent with requested info

[D.K.]

I'm still down for Sunday.

For those people heading down from Sydney on Sunday morning, did you wanna meet up @ Heathcote maccas at say 6:30 and convoy down?

Sounds good. See you there

[Sebastian]

Sorry guys i cant make it been v busy at work, HAVE FUN.

[Wolfe]

Im out also, my cars still busted

[Dieselcon]

What a great day. It was only kiwi kev and myself and it was a great day out.
http://tapatalk.com/mu/3aa8575a-4f0c-ac03.jpg
Great weather and a fun track...sorry kev ;0 a bit of damage on his fender....well ripped it off. Lucky it's plastic, it will clip back on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0BBxVMqQUg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtDSovocQD0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjDDYMo5BeQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCVtTVLvzXo

Sent from my iPhone
Cheers
Jose

[stevet]

Kevin,
Camping over??..:-\....:(. Staying for Sunday revenge.?.:p.....:).........:).........

[Dieselcon]

Not camping but might come down again tomorrow. His jk was playing up so he pulled out the fuse for the ESP traction control.... And has no locker. It's booked in this week for air locker so watch out bush, kiwi kev will be ripping through the tracks with ease;)

Very keen for DK to show us dusty's and tree root. Not 100% sure we were talking about the same tracks.
Excited

[Dieselcon]

Wow.... what a day of excitement! Well not for us at first. Question
What do you call a troopy wheeling in a river with no recovery gear? Stuck since midnight ...yep... Atleast they had the esky full of coldies...just ask Hunno. Lol
For his services and steves winching and SJC company. Crazy.. Then we heard it got stuck again in a bog hole leading out of mintbush...better get a jeep buddy.
http://tapatalk.com/mu/3aa8575a-aca6-4a7e.jpg
Nearly 2 hrs of our trip was helping out
http://tapatalk.com/mu/3aa8575a-adf2-22c6.jpg
even briannah had fun watching
http://tapatalk.com/mu/3aa8575a-ad21-2425.jpg
this is the waterfall track. Photo doesn't give it justice... Really beautiful area. Almost tempted D.K to have a go...
http://tapatalk.com/mu/3aa8575a-ad72-f953.jpg

Question
What do you get when you have no spare and the wheel is buckled? I just picked the car up yesterday and I was trying it out.....
We came a cross some fools to day but it ended been a greAt long day.

[Dieselcon]

Jas walking down steps at wombat flat steps..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euDYKqda_MI

[Hunno]

And the recovery continues, LOL. cpage66 neXt victim. Sitting at the top of Mt OusleIy awaiting the tow truck.

[Dieselcon]

Cool little log bridge before monkey gum
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V3Ye8BzO0Y

[Dieselcon]

And the recovery continues, LOL. cpage66 neXt victim. Sitting at the top of Mt OusleIy awaiting the tow truck.

What happened?

[Dieselcon]

This is the exit of monkey gum Packed Full of muddy deep holes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ir6aXpwC9jk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv9xTyLafEI

This was a tow rope....In case any questions!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-98H5CDdio

Cheers
Jose

[rainman]

and home @ 21:10
good day, a long day but a good day out.

[Dieselcon]

Climbing monkey gum
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HGMmzDE7K4

[Dieselcon]

Steve and I try to scare each other. i took the right track hoping to scare steve . He had the same idea aswell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nESjKHW6wY


Sent from my iPhone
Cheers
Jose

[Dieselcon]

Steve amusing himself in a rut.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLtgxa6jtjg

[Hunno]

and home @ 21:10
good day, a long day but a good day out.

Home at 2345hrs Steve still has another 15 min drive home.

[Cpage66]

What happened?

Halfway up Mt. Ousley and the little HEEP just gave out...suspect something in the top of the motor.

[kiwi kev]

sorry I could not come down for the Sunday as well, had a terrific day with Jose on Sat .Yep, rear locker being fitted this week and the ESP being fixed as well- damaged that down at Vic high country a few weeks ago .
Thanks Jose for a great day out ,wish you had of warned me about the tree !!! that came out and hit me .
Cheers Kev

[D.K.]

For those interested, the planned loop of TreeRoot was not possible. There has been some big water down there and in the creekbed there was debris in tree branches around 18-20' up. The exit out of the creekbed is usually straightforward but currently is under a few feet of water and the bank where you drive out has been chopped up. Some lifted rigs on 37's didn't have much luck and the rocksteps were rapidly turning into a circus so we took a nice narrow track at the bottom of the steps which eventually linked up with Monkey Gum.

[Hunno]

Anyone with photos of this trip needs to email a copy to Scott for the magazine, as the trip report has been done
& sent