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Wyperfeld National Park with Club 4x4 on Grand Final weekend 2017

The Dunes of Wyperfeld (Take 2) – September 2017

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SO POPULAR, WE NEED TO HAVE TWO TRIPS AT THE SAME TIME!

Join Geoff and Club 4×4 escape the city on Grand Final weekend by exploring the dunes of Wyperfeld National Park.  The plan is to travel the tracks of Wyperfeld National Park and Big Desert.

Starting at Hopetoun, we will head west into the Big Desert National Park to Big Billy Bore via Lake Albacutya and Milmed Rock Track.  Camping at Big Billy Bore on the Friday night.

Next day, we will head to the northern parts of the park and then east to one of the campgrounds.  We will make our way home on the third day via Nhill.

This is a very scenic and enjoyable trip and those who haven’t experienced sand driving, this is a great experience.

 

Tracks from Friday 29/09/17

Tracks from Saturday 30/09/17

Walk to the lookout

Tracks from Sunday 1/10/17

Wyperfeld National Park with Club 4x4 on Grand Final weekend 2017

The Dunes of Wyperfeld – September 2017

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Join Mick and Club 4×4 escape the city on Grand Final weekend by exploring the dunes of Wyperfeld National Park.  The plan is to travel the tracks of Wyperfeld National park and Big Desert.

Starting at Hopetoun, we will be following the tracks to Wirrengren Plain via Lake Albacutya on a sightseeing day staying at Casuarina campground.

Next day we will drive north to the top of the National Park and head west into the Big Desert National Park and stay at Big Billy campground.  We will make our way home on the third day via Nhill.

This is a very scenic and enjoyable trip and those who haven’t experienced sand driving, this is a great experience.

Location

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Mt Disappointment night run Mt Matlock

The search for Snow – July 2017

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Join Geoff and Club 4×4 for a day trip up to Mt Matlock on the search for some early season snow.

The weather looks cold and wet for mid next week, lets go and see if we can find some snow. Mt Matlock is the current location but if there is better snow elsewhere we’ll change the location.

Itinerary

There is a short 4WD track up to the summit of Mt Matlock (it is easy but just letting you know). We might go for a short drive north of Mt Matlock to have lunch before returning home in the early afternoon.

If anyone is interested we might stop at the Buxton Hotel on the way home for an early dinner.

Snow driving trip

Snow Driving Trip – July 2017

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Club 4×4’s first snow driving trip of the season is on.  If you have never driven in the snow before, it is a very special experience and a lot of fun.

Itinerary

The plan is to camp below the snow line on Friday night. We’ll find some snow on Saturday and return to camp below the snow line again on the Saturday night. Sunday we’ll do a short drive then finish the trip.

The Location of the trip will be determined by the weather conditions and where there is snow. However it’s likely we’ll have a 2.5 – 3.5 hr drive Friday night and the same to return to Melbourne on Sunday.

Roof Racks and Travel Buddy Ovens – 19th June 2017

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Roof Racks and Travel Buddy Ovens

Going on a long trip? Carrying stuff on your roof? We’ll have a chat about what’s safe and how best to pack it.

Also on the agenda, “What’s good in 12v ovens and how to keep your lunchtime snacks nice and hot”.

We’ll also do a Club update from the President, plan a few trips, have a chat about tracks we’ve been on recently and have a chat about anything related to the club in the Open Forum.

Date: Monday 19th June 2017
Time: 7:15pm (6:45pm for pre-meeting drinks)

Meeting Agenda:

  1. Club Update
  2. Roof Racks and Travel Buddy Ovens (special segment)
  3. Trip Planning
  4. Track Talk (a bit of info about where we’ve been recently)
  5. Open Forum
Cobaw crawling

Cobaw Crawling – June 2017

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Join Arron and Club 4×4 for a Queens Birthday expedition by taking on the challenges of the state forest in Cobaw crawling.  There are huge ruts, gnarly rockclimbs and articulation sections that will test the flex of even the most well setup vehicles.  This is a trip not for the faint of heart, but for those willing to test themselves and their vehicles to their limits.  

Top Crossing Hut

Alpine Ambling – July 2017

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Join Loz and Club 4×4 for a weekend of alpine ambling by exploring the High Country around Whitfield and Cheshunt.  

Itinerary

Starting at Bennies campground between Cheshunt & Wabonga on Saturday, the group will decide on a few tracks around Lake Cobbler and head for Abbeyard. A scenic trip around the back of Mt Buffalo on Goldie Spur with a side trip up around Mt Buggery and Yarrabuck. The group will then head for Ah Young campsite in the Buckland Valley. Sunday will take us back West and through some more tracks with a plan to emerge around Cheshunt.

Day one: Heading to Bennies Campground from trip start at BP Glenrowan

Day two: Heading for Maguire Point Camping Area

Day three: Heading to Cheshunt to wrap up the trip.

Trekking through the Wilderness

Trekking through the Wilderness – June 2017

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Join Chris and Club 4×4 in trekking through the wilderness in the Avon River Wilderness Reserve.  This annual trip is a beautiful exploration through the unspoiled Avon Wilderness area with its amazing views and picturesque river crossings.  Please refer to the trip notice below on specific requirements for this Difficult but enjoyable trip.

Tracks for Saturday:

Tracks for Sunday:

Mt Disappointment night run