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
Date: Monday 18th Feb 2018
Time: 7:15pm (6:45pm for pre-meeting drinks)
Meeting Agenda:
We’ve been on many trips in the last year. Maps, pictures, tracks, let’s spend a little time reviewing all the trips we’ve been on in the last 12 months.
Meeting Agenda:
Australian quarantine regulations limit the amounts and types of fresh produce you can travel with. Penalties may apply for not following the rules, so it’s best the know what they are before you go.
The Australian Domestic Quarantine website has all the details you will need. Additionally there is a guide (PDF) is available at the Plant Health Australia website.
This is a list of tracks that the Club has been down and that may be best avoided for future trips.
N15 Champion Spur Track:
Date: Nov 2011/Aug 2014
This is actually a great track with an interesting crossing of ‘Black River’ half way along it. However it is currently overgrown and you can expect to get lots of pinstriping.
No. 39 Track/Upper Middle Creek Track (Tarra-Bulga NP):
Date: Oct 2014
This is a really nice track with lots of tree ferns and lush green forest. It is very flat and also very wet. In addition to this it has not been driven in a long time. The only open entrance is from the east-south east end near Middle Creek Track, there is a land slip about 300 meters from the North West end of the track. The other thing is the leeches, the place is infested with them. Everytime you got back into the car you had to clean half a dozen off your boots. Enjoy it for what it is…
These tracks are designated ‘Management Vehicles Only’ and are not open to the general public. There are a total of 1433 MVO tracks on the list provided by Parks Victoria so access is not provided to all of them. However 4WD Victoria and affiliated clubs have been granted permission to access 381 MVO Tracks by Parks Victoria.
What do I need to do to access MVO tracks as part of a 4WD Club trip?
The final say on whether you will be granted access to the tracks on your application form lies with the Head Ranger at the park where you are requesting access. Parks Victoria do not give a time frame for the application form to be processed so give them plenty of time. Planning early will give you the best chance of getting your permit approved in time.
The following link has all the details from 4WD Victoria. It contains the MVO Track list as well as the application form and other information relating to applying for a Permit.
Information on MVO Tracks may change from time to time and it is best to consult 4WD Victoria and Parks Victoria for more details about the MVO Track Access program.
A summary of the requirements are as follows:
– The tracks are closed from Tuesday 12th June 2014 to Thursday 30th October 2014.
– Access will only be permitted for Clubs registered with 4WD Victoria.
– The trip must be an official club trip and be advertised prior to applying for a permit.
– 4WD Victoria require at least 14 day’s notice to process applications.
– There is a limit of 10 vehicles per permit.
Details of the closed tracks:
Wrens Flat (Mt Sunday Road) to the Mansfield / Wellington Shire Boundary, Mt Buller Road, Walkers Airstrip, Jamieson (across the bridge), Wrens’ Flat, Wellington Shire Boundary, Licola, Heyfield, start/finish of Snake/Edwards drive, and via Lazarini Spur track.
For the full details see the following article from 4WD Victoria:
Mt Skene Track Closure Details
The application for access to Mt Skene can be found at 4WD Victoria’s Web site:
Mt Skene Permit Application Form
Please note that track closure information may change from time to time during the season so please check for any changes to these details on 4WD Victoria’s web site.
In 2014 the Victorian Government introduced a revised fee structure for camping in Victorian Parks (from 1st July 2014). Concessions for school groups and means-tested concession card holders will apply. There is also a shoulder period in addition to the peak and off-peak seasons.
Recently the Victorian Government removed the fees for ‘Basic’ campsites. As of 2nd April 2015 these will no longer require payment. More details here:
No more fees for Basic Camping in regional Park
For camp sites that require booking and payment this can be done online at the Park Stay website.
DEPI have a list of frequently asked questions:
The list of Parks to be covered by the new fees is in this document:
DEPI have more information at the following link: