Join Arron for an awesome trip through the Victorian High Country
Victorian High Country
The search for Snow – July 2017
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 – July 2017
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.
Club 4×4 Snow trip (Falls Creek) – July 2017
Join Chris and Club 4×4 in group skiing/snowboarding fun on the snow trip to Falls Creek. Whilst not essentially a 4wding trip, it is a chance for a group of like minded members to get together and spend a few days on the mountain at Falls Creek. Staying in the fringes of Bright, we will drive up to Falls Creek and spend the day each day on the slopes before catching up again for a meal or two in the local restaurants/pubs.
Obviously there are varying levels of skiing/snowboarding ability and you are under no obligation to stick together whilst on the slopes, it is more a case of getting a group together to share stories of the mountain adventures. Please refer to the trip notice below for further information regarding accommodation, car passes and lift passes. Lessons are available for those new to skiing/snowboarding through the Falls Creek ski school. Kids are more than welcome and daycare and kids programs are available on mountain.
This is the first time that we have run a trip like this and please be aware that personal insurances are recommended for on snow activities (skiing/snowboarding) as the club’s insurance does not cover injuries as a result of these types of activities. All on snow activities are at the member’s own risk and the club nor trip leader are liable for any injuries incurred whilst on snow.
Haunted Stream – May 2017
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
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
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:
Frenchmans Creek – March 2017
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:
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Father/Son weekend – April 2017
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
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!