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    Victoria High Country - January 2016

    Following the great trip we had through the NSW Snowy Mountains in January 2014, I'd like to have a go at the Victoria High Country in January 2016. I had a full itinerary at the May Club meeting, will bring copies to future meetings, and can send a PDF copy to anyone that PMs me with their email address.

    In brief the plan is;

    Saturday 2 January - Sydney to Jindabyne via Canberra - 462km

    Sunday 3 January - Jindabyne to Tom Groggin and The Poplars campsite via Davies Plain Track - 104km

    Monday 4 January - The Poplars to Omeo via Limestone Creek Track - 77km

    Tuesday 5 January - Omeo to Italian Flat campsite and Dargo - 80km

    Wednesday 6 January - Loop drive North of Dargo including Billy Goat Bluff and The Pinnacles - 100km

    Thursday 7 January - Dargo to Wonnangatta Station - 85km

    Friday 8 January - Wonnangatta Station to Craigs Hut Mt Stirling - 82km

    Saturday 9 January - Craigs Hut to Wodonga via Mt Buller and Mansfield - 250km

    Sunday 10 January - Wodonga to Sydney - 560km

    Total - 1800km

    Unlike the camper trailer friendly NSW Snowy Mountains trip, this is a serious 4WD tour. Difficult driving on some C and possibly B grade dirt tracks. This is a mountainous area and we will be covering some steep climbs and descents, winding roads and many creek and river crossings.

    Like the NSW Snowy Mountains trip, if you have a passenger that does not like heights, you will get fingernail marks in your dashboard! But we will enjoy some spectacular scenery!

    This trip is in bushfire season, and there can also be heavy summer rain (or snow). We may have to deviate from the planned route due to either fire or flood. Some camping will be in caravan parks with all amenities, most in National Parks camping areas with minimal facilities.

    Open to 4WD Jeeps with High and Low Range only. If you have to tow, off-road camper trailers only. Trailers are not recommended in many of these areas.

    Please consider, and post up on this thread if you are interested. If you would like more information, please PM me with your email address. Given the tracks and distances we could manage 10 or a few more Jeeps.

    Definites - Booked at Jindy & Wodonga
    1 DaveG
    2 WallyD
    3 EddyG
    4 RobS
    5 GregD
    6 StickierDuck
    7 Dennis - JK Menace & Dusan as passenger
    8 Kevin - MY14JK
    9 Wayne & Julie A
    10 Hunty & Jax
    11 Will98

    Thanks,
    Dave
    Last edited by Dave; 19-12-15 at 03:35 PM.

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    Interested but will be low on leave then so will have to decide when it gets closer

    Cheers
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve F View Post
    Interested but will be low on leave then so will have to decide when it gets closer

    Cheers
    Steve
    Thanks Steve, in the Maybes! May be a toss up between this and the plan for later in the year...

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    Hayley and I are maybes just checking leave

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    Thanks Wally and Steve, still need a like button on this forum

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    David, maybe please!

    also need to do some long term planning and work out leave.

    dru n kerry

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    Dave, I'd be very keen go. Would have to tow a trailer though as I'd want to take the family. Put me down as maybe please.

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    Put me on the list! Very keen for this trip and have plenty of leave

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    Quote Originally Posted by Easy77 View Post
    Dave, I'd be very keen go. Would have to tow a trailer though as I'd want to take the family. Put me down as maybe please.
    Quote Originally Posted by Tjcarter View Post
    Put me on the list! Very keen for this trip and have plenty of leave
    Done Guys! Have sent TJ an Itinerary by email!

    If you are going to tow, make sure it is a decent off-road trailer. We will be crossing lots of water - starting with the Murray River. There will also be steep grades, mud, rock etc etc. SteveF is considering renting one for the week. Interesting idea!!

    Dave
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