Caves to Caves - D Grade - 2020 Welcome

[H2Micr0]

TRIP POSTPONED DUE TO FIRES!!

Lets welcome in 2020 with a trip we can all participate in.



Caves to Caves trip covers all the back trails between Jenolan and Wombeyan caves.

Starting at Hartley Historic Village we follow the road into Jenolan Caves, passing through and out the other side before turning right towards Kanangra Walls. Then we venture through Dingo Dell and continue to head south until we get to Wombeyan Caves Campground. The road out from here to the main highway near Mittagong is long and twisty, but has great views of the surrounding countryside.

Expect to finish late afternoon, with home time possibly in the early evening.

If anyone has suggestions for places to stop at along the way etc, please feel free to let me know.


When: Saturday 4 January 2020


Meet: Historic Hartley Village.

GOOGLE MAPS LINK (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hartley+Historic+Village/@-33.5453445,150.1729528,932m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6b120c84ecb55d93:0x4 8728cf8e829f08!8m2!3d-33.545349!4d150.1751415)



Time: 8:30am for 9:00am - There is no fuel nearby, so ensure you fuel up at Mt Victoria before you arrive. 9:00am departure.



Grade: D - This trip is suited for all Jeeps, no modifications required, and suitable for beginner drivers.



Requirements: Stock Jeeps of all types.

All Terrain Tyres are a recommended. BYO first aid, food and water.

Recovery points front and rear are recommended. If you have recovery gear bring it, otherwise the trip leader will step in if necessary.



UHF Radio to keep in touch with your trail buddies. Channel 15.



No limits of vehicle numbers.



When posting please list your Jeep Model and your real name.



Further info contact: Ben Perfect 0466 627 830



Attending:

Members

1. H2Micr0 - Ben - WH Grand + Mum
2. richhenning - Rich - JKU
3. JaredC - Jared - XJ
4. OlegIv - Oleg - KL
5. stevet - Stephen - JK
6. roya - Roya - JK
7. JDT63 - James & Ruth - JK
8. Dieselcon - Jose - WK2
9. Oracle - Bill - WK2
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

Visitors

1. Joe98 - Joe - JL
2. Marc Parsell - Marc - KK
3.
4.
5.

[Dave]

Darn, I wish!! But will be in Victoria.
If by chance it moves a couple of weeks later...
Dave


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[richhenning]

Yes please Ben, thanks. Rich JKU

[H2Micr0]

Darn, I wish!! But will be in Victoria.
If by chance it moves a couple of weeks later...
Dave

Very sad state of affairs indeed Dave.

Enjoy Victoria.

Cheers
Ben

[H2Micr0]

Yes please Ben, thanks. Rich JKU

Excellent!!!

Cheers
Ben

[JaredC]

Hi Ben, is this just a day trip or a camping trip?


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[H2Micr0]

Hi Ben, is this just a day trip or a camping trip?

Hey Jared

This is a day trip.

A long day trip, but still a day trip.

Cheers
Ben

[JaredC]

Hey Jared

This is a day trip.

A long day trip, but still a day trip.

Cheers
Ben

Count me in, been wanting to do this trip for a while


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[H2Micr0]

Count me in, been wanting to do this trip for a while

Welcome aboard.

Ben

[Fred-Astrid]

Hi Ben,

Unfortunately we won't be able to make this trip.
We have done this quite a few times in the past.
If your looking for a few places to stop for a look we try to make it to MT Werong Hut for our lunch stop then head down to Ruby Creek Mine. Mine Coordinates -34.081129, 149.946597There is a lookout at the mine as well as some ruins.
The turn off to the mine is about 300mtrs on the left past the turn off you will take onto Range Fire trail.

Enjoy the trip

Fred

[OlegIv]

Hi Ben,

can you add me to the list please? Oleg KL

[H2Micr0]

Thanks Fred

Your input is appreciated.

Hope to see you again soon.

Cheers
Ben

[Joe98]

I am a newby here and I was hoping I too could come along.

My name is Joe with a new mojito green 2 door JL!


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[H2Micr0]

I am a newby here and I was hoping I too could come along.

My name is Joe with a new mojito green 2 door JL!


Hiya Joe

Welcome to the trip.

You are more than welcome to come along as a visitor.

Cheers
Ben

[H2Micr0]

Hi Ben,

can you add me to the list please? Oleg KL


Great to hear from you Oleg.

More than happy to add you to the trip.

Cheers
Ben

[Marc Parsell]

Hi count me in for the Caves to caves Ben looking forward to it
Cherokee KK

[H2Micr0]

Hi count me in for the Caves to caves Ben looking forward to it
Cherokee KK

Hiya Marc

Good to see you joined the web page.

Adding you to the visitor list.

Cheers
Ben

[JaredC]

Hi Ben, you’ve put down that I’m driving a JK, I think I’ll be in the XJ for this trip and I’ll let the other half drive (get some learner hours up) also I don’t own a JK, only TJ and XJ


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[stevet]

Hi Ben,
Can you put me down as a starter, dependent on whether I get that weekend rostered off of course...
Cheer’s,
Stephen T....

[H2Micr0]

Hi Ben, you’ve put down that I’m driving a JK, I think I’ll be in the XJ for this trip and I’ll let the other half drive (get some learner hours up) also I don’t own a JK, only TJ and XJ

No probs Jared.

Ben

[H2Micr0]

Hi Ben,
Can you put me down as a starter, dependent on whether I get that weekend rostered off of course...
Cheer’s,
Stephen T....

Will do Stephen.

Fingers crossed you don't have to work.

Ben

[roya]

Hi Ben,

Please put my name down for this trip.
JK

Thanks
Roya


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[H2Micr0]

Hi Ben,

Please put my name down for this trip.
JK

Thanks
Royak

Gladly

Cheers
Ben

[Peo]

Hi
Please put us down for this one
(JK Shortie)
Thanks
Piero & Evonne

[H2Micr0]

Hi
Please put us down for this one
(JK Shortie)
Thanks
Piero & Evonne

Awesome!!!

Cheers
Ben

[H2Micr0]

Still plenty of spaces for fellow Jeepers to join in on this trip.

Tell your Jeep friends and invite them along. Visitors are most welcome.

Cheers
Ben

[Nolan]

oups sorry not available

[H2Micr0]

oups sorry not available

LOL Nolan.

No probs, see you again soon.

Ben

[JDT63]

Could you add Ruth and I. JK
James

[H2Micr0]

Could you add Ruth and I. JK
James


James

Ruth and yourself are certainly welcome.

Ben

[Peo]

Hi,. Sorry but need to pull out of this trip.

Thanks and sorry

[H2Micr0]

Hey Peo

Thanks for letting me know.

See you on another trip in the new year.

Cheers
Ben

[Dieselcon]

Hi Ben

Please put me down as a maybe .. have to check with the boss.

WK2

Thanks


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[H2Micr0]

Hi Ben

Please put me down as a maybe .. have to check with the boss.

WK2

Thanks

Promises, promises.

Set a reminder this time hahahahah


Cheers
Ben

[Oracle]

Hey Ben,

Put me down as attending.

Cheers,

Bill - Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2

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[H2Micr0]

Hey Ben,

Put me down as attending.

Cheers,

Bill - Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2

Sure thing Bill

Cheers
Ben

[H2Micr0]

Please note that I am keeping an eye on the bush fire situation in the area this trip will be travelling.

From what I can see a good part of the trail has already been burnt out, and is still at risk of fires.

I will postpone the trip if needed based on conditions closer to the date.

Regards
Ben

[H2Micr0]

Further to my above post, I note the Kanangra-Boyd and Mares National Parks are both closed.

From what I have been able to ascertain, the closures will continue through to the new year.

Even if they do open them, the risks of fallen/falling trees is high, and traversing fire ravaged bushland isn't desireable.

As a result, I have decided to postpone this trip for now and will assess when it may be appropriate to run this trip later in January.

I trust you all understand.

Regards
Ben Perfect.

[isherz]

Good decision Ben
We all need to just wait out these disasters ... I can’t wait to get back out there !


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[roya]

Safety is first. Thanks for the update.




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[Joe98]

Good call Ben!

[Oracle]

Hi Ben,

Dissapointing but necessary - Safety first. I would love to do this treck, if at all possible please avoid rescheduling to Australia Day Long weekend as I'm away. If you plan it for then, then that's totally ok I will just attend the next one!

Cheers,

Bill

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[H2Micr0]

Hi Bill

It definitely won't be Australia Day.

Happy New Year everyone.

Cheers
Ben

[Dieselcon]

Happy new year to all my Jeep friends... have a great New Years and hope to see you out on the tracks soon.


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[Nolan]

Hi Ben,

Do you know when it will happen?
Because I am still interested.
thanks

Nolan

[H2Micr0]

Hi Guys.

With ALL of the National Parks and State Forests closed due to the bush fires for the foreseeable future, I am not able to organise trips as we have no where to go in the Sydney area.

It is unknown when this will change.

Even when the fires are gone, the tracks need to then be cleared of debris, fallen trees etc.

Yes, this is frustrating as I am missing getting out in my Jeep.

Cheers Ben