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.
| Club 4x4 Trip Notice | |
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| Trip Location | |
| Location: | Mt Stirling/Craigs Hut |
| Location and/or Description of Trip (Itinerary): | My Dad has always wanted to visit Craig's Hut and living in Newcastle, that isn't too easy for a weekend. So, what better way than fly him down and go for a drive. 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. As the title suggests, please bring your Son or Father along as we enjoy the beautiful High Country amongst the generations. Reminder that your Father may need a temporary membership when booking. |
| Start Location: | BP Mansfield |
| Finish Location: | Mansfield |
| Brief directions to meeting point: | Head through Mansfield on the way to Mt Buller. The BP is on the left as you exit town on the road to Mt Buller (https://goo.gl/mJFPmU). |
| Trip Times | |
| Start Date: | 31/03/2017 |
| Start Time: | 07:00 PM |
| End Date: | 02/04/2017 |
| End Time: | 03:00 PM |
| Date after which Prospective Members may book on the trip: | 20/02/2017 |
| Trip Details | |
| Trip Rating: | Medium/Difficult |
| Trip Planning: | Planning based on a recent reconnaissance trip |
| Maximum number of vehicles permitted: | 8 |
| Any specific requirements? | Recovery gear and recovery points as per the club rules. All terrain or mud tyres a must due to the steep and loose terrain as is a snorkel because of river crossings. There will be facilities at both campsites and hopefully they won't be busy. Please bring enough food, water and fuel for 2 full days of driving in the High Country. We are going into the High Country so please also check the weather and dress appropriately. |
| Trip Leader | |
| Trip Leader Name: | Arron Skillen |
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