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Noojee Overnighter – April 2017

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Join Brenton and Club 4×4 on an exploratory trip to Noojee.  Taking in some of the scenery around the southern parts of the High Country near Mt Baw Baw, this trip will be catered and graded depending upon those booked.

Itinerary for Noojee

The plan will be to venture to Noojee Trestle Bridge early on Saturday morning and explore some of the tracks in the area before getting into camp on Saturday night.  From there, Sunday will be more tracks in the area and difficulty rating will be based upon those booked on the trip.  We may stop for lunch at the local on the way home on Sunday if participants are interested.

Meeting place: https://goo.gl/NH2Ajk

Club 4x4 on Ellis Track

Ellis Track – April 2017

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Join Richard and Club 4×4 on an exciting adventure to the infamous Ellis Track. Ellis track has a well deserved reputation as one of the most challenging tracks in Victoria nee Australia (http://blog.mud-maps.com/blog/2013/category/australias-most-difficult-4wd-track) .  This trip is not for the faint of heart and only those members with well setup rigs and experience should book.

Itinerary

The plan will be to attack Ellis track (which should take all morning at least), then we will cruise around checking out some of the local tracks.  

Note that if it raining that the trip may be completely changed. The track is very difficult in the dry; in the wet it is virtually impassable without damage. Still meet at identified location and conditions will be evaluated. There are plenty of other tracks in the area, but nothing so challenging.

Mt Blue Rag

Winter @ Mt Blue Rag – May 2017

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Join Arron and Club 4×4 on a winter wonderland trip to Mt Blue Rag. What a better time to go and visit one of the iconic tracks in our High Country than in Winter (well close enough!) before the closures set in.

Itinerary

The plan will be to venture to Bright on Friday night and stay in the vicinity before heading to Mt Blue Rag on Saturday. We will then take in some tracks to the west of Harrietville and camp in the Buckland Valley. On Sunday we will check out some tracks in the Buckland before heading home. Should be a cold, but enjoyable weekend.

Area:  https://goo.gl/xf0fRZ

Saturday Tracks:

Sunday Tracks:

Top Crossing Hut

Relaxing weekend at Top Crossing Hut – March 2017

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Join Ian and Club 4×4 in a relaxing and peaceful weekend to Top Crossing Hut.  As the title suggests, if you wish to go for day trips out from camp, feel free to do so; conversely, if you feel like lounging around taking in the scenery, this is appropriate too.  There are always plenty of fish to catch not too far away at Lake William Hovell as well.

Itinerary

Departing on Friday evening, the plan will be to meet at Mansfield then venture into Top Crossing Hut, crossing the King River a few times before getting into the secluded campsite.  From there, it is make it up as you go, the relaxing the better. 

 

Toolangi night drive Club 4x4 geo

Club 4×4 Geo 2017 – May 2017

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Join Brenton and Club 4×4 for the annual navigational activity, the Club 4×4 Geo.  This year’s Geo will be held in the Rubicon State Forest and will take in some great scenery.  

The aim of the Geo is to drive to a series of waypoints, collecting clues in an Amazing Race type format.  It requires a good GPS (to enter the waypoints), problem solving skills, a great driver and is a lot of fun.

Location

https://goo.gl/Tr0JLz

Monthly Meeting (Show and Shine) – 20th Feb 2017

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It’s the start of a new Club year and we’re wondering if you’ve been in the mud lately or keeping it nice and clean, either way bring it to the

Club 4×4 Show and Shine

Date: Monday 20th Feb 2017
Time: 7:15pm (6:45pm for pre-meeting drinks)

Meeting Agenda:

  1. Club Update
  2. Show and Shine (special segment)
  3. Trip Planning
  4. Track Talk (new segment)
  5. Open Forum
Frenchmans Creek

Frenchmans Creek – March 2017

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Join Rob and Club 4×4 in an exploratory venture into Big River and the beautiful middle High Country taking in Frenchmans Creek and Woods Point.

Itinerary

Departing early on Saturday, the plan will be to meet at Marysville Bakery for breakfast then venture into the Big River State Forest for the weekend before popping out to the east at Woods Point (Trip area).  Trip will start and finish at Marysville and the exploratory nature of the trip means we don’t know what’s in store grading wise, but the views will be amazing!

Saturday Tracks:

Sunday Tracks:

Craig's Hut

Father/Son weekend – April 2017

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Join Arron and Club 4×4 in a multi-generational exploration of the Vic High Country around Craig’s Hut (Craig’s Hut location) in the Father/Son weekend trip.  As the title suggests, please bring your Son or Father along as we enjoy journey in and around Mt Stirling.  Enjoy tales around the campfire, take in the breathtaking scenery and spend quality time with Dad (or son).

Itinerary

Departing on Friday evening, the plan will be to camp at Pineapple Flat on Friday night then early on Saturday, head up to Craig’s Hut and then take on Clear Hills Track over the top of Stirling (only if it is open, which is rare) or down Monument track, onto Bindaree Falls, down to Lovicks Hut, then taking the Bluff Link Road past Bluff Hut and camping at 8 mile Flat on Saturday night. Sunday will be a nice late sleep (and if desired, the 8km hike to Ritchies Hut) before departing via Sheepyard Flat.

Ladies drive/camp (Rubicon) – March 2017

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Join Jasmin and Club 4×4 for the annual Ladies drive/camp, this year, held in the Rubicon.  It’s a time to kick the fellas out of the drivers seat and allow the girls to have a fun weekend exploring the tracks.  We will be heading in and around this area: https://goo.gl/Q7Wxt6 so come along and test out your driving skills without the boys in a supportive and safe environment!