Snow Driving Trip – July 2017

Published July 1, 2017July 31, 2017 by Club 4x4

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.

Haunted Stream – May 2017

Published April 26, 2017May 29, 2017 by Club 4x4

Join Patrick and Club 4×4 when they travel to Tambo Crossing to drive the Haunted Stream track for the first time in 2 years. Closed in 2015, this area of the High Country has been eagerly anticipated to re-open.

Itinerary

Depending upon which group you select, the trip will commence at Tambo Crossing on Saturday morning. The early group will head up on Friday night and camp at Tambo Crossing; whilst the late group will also head up on Friday night, but stay at Bairnsdale Caravan Park. The trip will be run as two groups, around 30 mins apart, but doing the same tracks. On Saturday, the groups will tackle the Haunted Stream track to Dawson City. On Sunday, the groups will venture into Dargo and head home.

Area: https://goo.gl/oshwr3

Noojee Overnighter – April 2017

Published March 1, 2017May 1, 2017 by Club 4x4

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

Winter @ Mt Blue Rag – May 2017

Published February 14, 2017June 3, 2017 by Club 4x4

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

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Relaxing weekend at Top Crossing Hut – March 2017

Published February 14, 2017March 21, 2017 by Club 4x4

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.

Father/Son weekend – April 2017

Published February 6, 2017April 3, 2017 by Club 4x4

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.

Macalister River – Jan 2017

Published November 17, 2016January 16, 2017 by Club 4x4

Join Geoff and Club 4×4 exploring the High Country around Licola including the great Macalister River valley. We’ll be crossing over to the Caledonia River via Butcher Country Link Track and going up the famous Dingo Hill Track.

Whitfield wandering (Take 2) – Nov 2016

Published October 13, 2016December 1, 2016 by Club 4x4

Join Arron and Club 4×4 in exploring the great tracks in the northern section of the Alpine NP around Whitfield and Mt Stirling.

Friday: Night drive into Sandy Flat campsite

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Saturday: from Sandy Flat to Pineapple Flat

Sunday: Pineapple Flat to Mt Buller via Craigs Hut

Whitfield wandering – Sept 2016

Published September 14, 2016October 3, 2016 by Club 4x4

Join Arron and Club 4×4 in escaping the city for the Grand Final long weekend by exploring the area around Whitfield including the open tracks in the Alpine NP.

Mining in the Mountains – May 2016

Published May 6, 2016May 30, 2016 by Club 4x4

Join Chris and Club 4×4 for a weekend exploring the tracks around the Chromite Mine. Chromite Mine is located east of Licola in the Victorian High Country.

Camping near Licola on Friday night and driving into the old Chromite Mine site on Saturday morning. Saturday will be a shorter day of driving as we’ll be arriving around lunch time at the camp site. A possible side trip down Chromite Mine Track to the start of B1 Track depending on conditions. Sunday we’ll drive out Mt Margaret Track and finish on Burgoyne Track.