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INSIDE>> Flinders Ranges Spectacular > Lake Eildon Delatite Arm Explorer> Warrnambool and Whales> Yarck Maintenance & Construction Weekend Registered by Australia Post Publication
No. PP339119/00013 $5.00 October 2014
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TOYOTA LAND CRUISER CLUB OF AUSTRALIA(VICTORIA) INC. A0005442CABN87301244383
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General Meetings: 7:30pm onthe 3rd Tuesday of each month at Mulgrave Country ClubWellington Road (corner JellsRoad), Wheelers HillMelways Ref 80 H1
Geelong Meetings: 7.30pm the1st Tuesday of each month &2nd Tuesday each November atthe Supper Room, GeelongWest Town Hall, 153 PakingtonSt. 3218. (Mel. 451 J2)
ENQUIRIES: Membership & General to:The SecretaryToyota Land Cruiser ClubPO Box 363, HAWTHORN 3122
Website:http:www.tlccv.com.au
MEMBERSHIP DETAILSJoining Fee: $280.00Membership: $145.00
REINSTATEMENT OF PASTMEMBERSIf a member rejoins the Clubwithin 5 years, a joining fee isnot applicable.If a member rejoins the Clubafter 5 years, they are requiredto pay the joining fee and under-take the Club’s DriverAwareness course.
RECOGNISED CLUB RADIOCHANNEL: 15 UHF
YARCK PROPERTYOur property is a registeredLand for Wildlife property and no inference is drawn in thepublication that the sign or registration has any other meaning.
Life Members: Graeme Wilson,John Whitney (Dec), Don Honey,Bill Dower, Alan Winch, BarrieMcCarthy, Harold Ross, SandraTanner, Brian Stewart, CharlesNorman, Ashley (Dec) & JudithWilliams, John Turbill, GarryCooper, Jan Chivers & KenHildebrand Honorary Members: Ross McClure,Clive Blakely, Reece DeJong Club Auditor: Chris Rumble
Main photo by Gunther Scheffel
The opinions expressed in the articlesappearing in this magazine are notnecessarily those of the Editor or theToyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia(Victoria) Inc. The Editor reserves theright to delete where necessary anysection of any article, which has beensent for publication in the magazine.Acceptance of advertisements does not necessarily imply endorsement ofproducts or associated companies orindividuals by the Toyota Land CruiserClub of Australia (Victoria) Inc.
Club Information 1
Committee 2013-2014 2
President’s Report 3
Calendar/Coming Events 3
2014 Christmas Party 5
Over the Next Hill 7
Yarck Bushfire Plan 13
How to run a trip 17
Yarck Maintenance Weekend 19
Flinders Ranges Spectacular 19
Lake Eildon Delatite Arm Trip 25
Wildflowers in the Brisbane Ranges 26
News from ARB 27
2014 Member Directory 28
Trading Post 28
INSIDE>> Flinders Ranges Spectacular > Lake Eildon Delatite Arm Explorer> Warrnambool and Whales> Yarck Maintenance & Construction Weekend Registered by Australia Post Publication
No. PP339119/00013 $5.00 October 2014
Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Inc. A0005442cToyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Inc. A0005442c
Overland CruiseringOverland Cruisering
www.tlccv.com.au
V O L U M E 4 3 N o . 3C O N T E N T S
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MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTIONSAll articles, trip reports and other contributions are welcome for inclusion inthe magazine. They must be in thehands of the Editor by the first of themonth.Please send them to:The Editor, Overland Cruisering, PO Box 1778, Geelong 3220
or email: [email protected]
Members’ name and membership number must accompany all articlesand/or contributions.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES• Please submit articles as Worddocuments with no formatting.(No fancy formats as it will only have to beremoved in preparing for publication).In particular DO NOT embed pictures inyour documents
• Images (photos) should besupplied as seperate JPEG files.The higher resolution the better. As a guideimages should be of 300 pixel per inch withimage files around 1-5MB fine.• If you have multiple images, please burn toa CD and post to Editor rather than trying to email numerous images.• Articles can be posted with normal photos.They will be scanned and returned to theauthor if a self-addressed envelope isprovided.
TRADING POST• Note: if selling a vehicle in the TradingPost it is a Motor Car Trader Regulation(1988-22(4) legal requirement that a cashprice, registration number or engine numberare supplied.
ADVERTISING A TRIP• Note: All trips must be approved by theTrip Convenor before they can be gazettedin Overland Cruisering.
All contributions MUST BE received bythe 1st of the month.
ADVERTISERSPlease support those companies that adver-tise in our magazine. Let them know yousaw their advert in Overland Cruisering.
PresidentIan [email protected]
Vice PresidentAdriano [email protected]
SecretarySandra [email protected]
Assistant Secretary Ian [email protected]
TreasurerAlan [email protected]
Assistant Treasurer Steve de [email protected]
CommitteeRussell Edwards [email protected]
CommitteeAdam [email protected]
Magazine EditorSandra Tanner:
AdvertisingSandra Tanner
Activities CoordinatorIan Ross
Driver TrainingJohn MIlls: [email protected]* Driver Training Course bookings* Awareness Course certificates
Yarck ManagementBrian Stewart [email protected]
Magazine DistributionRussell & Lesley Edwards
Trip ConvenorTony Middleditch
* Register a Member’s trip* Assistance in trip preparation
TechnicalBrett Dyson
• Club training courses co-ordinator
Special [email protected]
• Shows & special event co-ordinator
MembershipBarbara Bryant [email protected]* Membership renewals, name badges,contact detail changes
LibrarianWendy Wilson [email protected]* Borrow DVDs & books* Contributions to the Library
FWDV DelegateTony Bryant
Webmaster
[email protected] Miles
Excursion Visits CoordinatorRussell Edwards
Marketing/Public Relations CoordinatorBrian Tanner
Emergency Response CoordinatorBruce Fullard
Raffles & SupperGabi & Grace AzzamKaren Wade
Club ShopGraham Cahill [email protected]
Sergeant-At-ArmsRussell Edwards [email protected]
Social CoordinatorHelen & Rebecca [email protected]* Book for participation in social events
Visitor GreetersCarol & Greg Edmunds
GEELONG BRANCHPresidentMatt McPhee [email protected]
Vice PresidentMatt Lilley
SecretaryJennie Harvie
SocialJudith Williams
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A R E Y O U R M E M B E R S H I P D E TA I L S C U R R E N T ?If you have recently moved, please notify Barbara Bryant – Membership Officer – and provide your new address, telephone number(s) and (if altered) your email
address as soon as possible. Please also remember to remove the Club sticker if you change or sell your four-wheel drive.
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P R E S I D E N T ’ S R E P O R TU P D AT E
Prior to booking or setting any dates for an event, please check with theActivity Coordinator who will ensure that there are no clashes. Please emailto the Activity Coordinator the proposed date, time, venue and overview ofthe event.
C O M I N G T R I P SC A L E N D A R
October 25th & 26th Maintenance & Construction weekend
October 25th & 26th Walhalla weekendOct. 31st – Nov. 4th Portland Sand Dunes – Melb. Cup
w/endOct. 31st – Nov. 4th Robe, SA – Melb. Cup w/endNovember 1st & 2nd Yarck & SurroundsNovember 8th & 9th DA Practical weekendNovember 8th & 9th Grampians MVO’s - RecceNovember 11th Yarck Management and DA TheoryNovember 15th Living Legends (home of retired
champion racehorses), GreenvalePicnic & Tour
November 22nd & 23rd Annual Monster Maintenance & Construction weekend
November 22nd & 23rd The Mystical Haunted StreamNovember 29th & 30th DA Practical weekendDecember 6th & 7th Jordan Valley Loop Working BeeDecember 6th & 7th Oxfam Christmas Tree Delivery for
2014December 6th & 7th Grampians MVO’sDecember 9th Yarck Management meetingDecember 20th & 21st Aberfeldy Adventure
2015January 13th, 2015 Yarck Management January 24th – 26th Tantalising Tingaringy (Australia Day
w/end)Jan. 31st & Feb. 1st DA Practical weekend
February 8th & 9th Mirimbar Magic – 4WD, MTB & OziExplorer all in one
February 10th Yarck Management and DA TheoryFebruary 21st & 22nd Swifts Creek ExplorerFeb. 28th & March 1st DA Practical weekendMarch 7th – 9th MacFarlane Flat AdventureMarch 10th Yarck Management and DA TheoryMarch 28th & 29th DA Practical weekendApril 3rd – 6th Vic/SA Border Track (Easter w/end)April 14th Yarck Management and DA TheoryMay 2nd & 3rd DA Practical weekendMay 12th Yarck Management and DA TheoryMay 30th & 31st DA Practical weekendJune 6th – 8th Sandy Wyperfeld Trailer trip (QueensB/day w/end)June 9th Yarck Management and DA TheoryJune 27th & 28th DA Practical weekendJuly 14th Yarck Management and DA TheoryAugust 1st & 2nd DA Practical weekendAugust 11th Yarck Management and DA TheoryAugust 29th & 30th DA Practical weekendSeptember 8th Yarck Management and DA TheorySeptember 26th & 27th DA Practical weekendOctober 13th Yarck Management and DA TheoryNovember 7th & 8th DA Practical weekendNovember 10th Yarck Management and DA TheoryNovember 28th & 29th DA Practical weekend
Well sometimes it feels like theyears are getting faster, yet I amassured they are the same.
October it is and already Christmasdecorations are up In the stores and boyoh boy hasn't the weather gotten a lotwarmer. For those of you that were notlucky enough to get away over winter, I amsure you will welcome the lovely warm turnthat Spring has put on for us.Sadly I have not managed to get away thismonth but note that many of you have.The number of trips available hasincreased tremendously. Don't forget tobook in as quickly as you can so that youdon't miss out. I hope in the next fewmonths to get out and about, so maybe Iwill catch up with you then.Last month you may recall that I advised ofthe committee’s decision to transition overto an electronic magazine. A number ofmembers have pointed out theirthoughts in relation to this, and wethank you for taking the time to do that.The committee is working on developing atransition strategy that will appeal to mostmembers, so watch this space.If you are not receiving Weekend Wrapthen please let us know so we can add youto the list. If you have not had a chance tohave a look at the Facebook pages thenyou should. These mediums allow the
club to get swift communication out toyou the members. In the next fewmonths we will publish and also put on ademonstration on accessing theseelectronic mediums. One-on-one help willalso be available should you need it.This month our club had a stand atLeisurefest. I would like to thank JohnTurbill for all his hard work preparing theclub trailer and setting up the stand. Fromwhat I hear John spent considerable timein repairing the club trailer. John took thetrailer and set it up at the stand and thentook it home again. Thanks, heaps Johnfor your Stella contribution. Also I wouldlike to send a huge thank you to all of theother members that helped man the standand give our great club the presence thatit deserves.Don't forget that we are still looking for asocial coordinator, so if you can help outthat would be great. Don't forget the visitto Widetread Tyres on the 24th October,the social event at Living Legends on the15th November and the monster workingbee the following weekend on the 22ndand 23rd November. Please make surethat you let Brian Stewart know that youwill be attending. Thanks also to Grace &Gabi Azzam who will be organising theBBQ on the Saturday night.The club’s Children's Christmas Party for
this year is coming up again on Sunday7th December at Nortons Park, WantirnaSouth. There is further information in themagazine as well as a registration form. Iwould also like to thank Liz Mills for herexcellent Show & Tells. I have no doubtthat you will agree there is a lot of varietyand proves to be very informative, if not attimes expensive when we take them up ontheir special offers.Finally just a very special reminder that theweather is warming up rather quickly thisyear and the magazine has included theBush Fire Plan. Please make sure to takethe time to make yourself well aware of itas extra care must be taken at Yarck. Alsotake a moment to note the location of anyfire fighting equipment you may need.Well that’s enough from me for now. Enjoythe weather and get out there andappreciate the wonderful places that outgreat land has to offer - but above all takecare.Ian Ross (1409)PRESIDENT
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2 0 1 4 T L C C V C H R I S T M A S P A R T Y
2014 TLCCV FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY - Not just for the kids!Sunday 7th December, 2014
Nortons Park, Wantirna South (Mel. Ref. 72 A2)Starts 11:30 am – BYO Lunch and DrinksFun and games will be provided Santa arrives at 1:30 pm SHARP with presents for the kidsValue of each present $20.00 ($10.00 of that is paid by the members in advance).Presents to children 15-years and under.Cheques made payable to TLCCV, and posted to Melody Schaffer, 9 Paul Street, Cheltenham, 3192 Organisers: Melody Schaffer & Annabel DowlingEmail: [email protected]
PLEASE RING TO CONFIRM PAYMENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED TO 0403 811 460FORMS TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 19TH NOVEMBER, 2014
Name……………………………………………………………… Membership No………………..
Contact phone no: …………………………………………………………………….
Boy / Girl Child’s Name Age
A N N U A L “ M O N S T E R ”YA R C K M A I N T E N A N C E &
C O N S T R U C T I O N W O R K I N G B E EA W E E K E N D
2 2 n d & 2 3 r d N o v e m b e r, 2 0 1 4To be held at Yarck, a “Monster” working bee is being organized for members to assist inpreparing our beautiful property for the summer months and the ensuing Cruiserkhana
We need as many members as possible to come for the weekend, or even for a day.There are a host of tasks that require our attention for the safety of our members
and the property.
BYO tools, trailers, safety gear and the usual food and liquid requirements.
Saturday night a BBQ will be provided.For catering purposes, please advise of your attendance by
emailing Brian Stewart at [email protected]
WE NEED
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Members Please Note: All guests attending TLCCV trips must take out Temporary Membership. This includes children of members 18 years of age and older. If you have any queries contact our Trip Convenor, Tony Middleditch at [email protected]. All applica-tions and payments for Temporary Membership MUST be received by the Membership Officer NO LATER than 14 days prior to the trip. Facebook: Any trips advertised on Facebook that have not been approved by the Trip Convenor will not be recognised as an official Club trip and therefore not be covered by the Club insurance.Seasonal Road Closures: Contact Parks Victoria on http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/safety/fire,-flood-and-other-closures/seasonal-road-closures2
OCTOBERDate:Meeting Place:Time:Limit:Standard:Fuel:Radio:Equipment:Overnight:Details:
Trip Leader:
WALHALLA WEEKENDSaturday 25th & Sunday 26th October, 2014Walhalla either Friday evening or Saturday morning.After 6:00pm Friday or no later than 9:00am Saturday.12 vehicles.Easy.Full tank from Moe15 UHFStandard recovery gear & camping equipmentAt least one.This trip is tailored for all new members of the Club who have yet to participate in their first trip. Commencing at Walhalla, we will wind our way across towards Burgoynes Gap for a night’s bush camping. Sunday we return to Walhalla via a different route; the weekend will include such history landmarks as old grave yards, gold mines & huts.Michael Martin: Email: [email protected]
OCT/NOV.Date:Trip Leader:
PORTLAND SAND DUNES - Melbourne Cup weekendFriday 31st October - Tuesday 4th November, 2014Garry Cooper: Email: [email protected]
OCT/NOV.Date:Trip Leaders:
ROBE, S.A. - Melbourne Cup weekendFriday 31st October - Tuesday 4th November, 2014Brian & Sandra Tanner: Email: [email protected]
NOVEMBERDate:Meeting Place:Trip Leader:
YARCK AND SURROUNDSSaturday 1st & Sunday 2nd November, 2014Yarck HiltonMatt Lilley. Email: [email protected]
NOVEMBER GRAMPIANS MVOs - RECCEDate: Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th November, 2014Meeting Place: TBATime: Saturday 8:30amLimit: 6 vehiclesStandard: Easy to medium (some sections may be difficult if wet).Fuel: Full tank from StawellRadio: UHF (initially channel 15)Equipment: Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre
inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre.Overnight: Bush camping on Saturday night.Details: We will explore some exciting tracks in the Grampians, plus explore some of the Grampians MVOs.Trip Leaders: Laurie & Heidi Miles: Email: [email protected]
NOVEMBER THE MYSTICAL HAUNTED STREAMDate: Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd November, 2014Meeting Place: Bruthen Caravan ParkTime: Saturday 8:30am
C O M I N G T R I P SC A L E N D A R
INFORMATION FOR TRIPLEADERS• Trip leaders please note thatunder the Constitution, membersmay not take part in any clubactivities involving four-wheeldriving unless they have com-pleted the Driver Awareness
Course (Theory & Practical) andhave filled in an Indemnity Form.• The Club Insurance Policystates that only Club Trips thatare gazetted in the ClubMagazine and the Club websiteare covered by the Club PublicLiability Policy.
• All Club Trips gazetted in theClub Magazine must include atelephone number (or mobile)and/or an email address for thepurpose of booking on a trip.• Members please note that tele-phone calls should not be madelater than 8:30 pm.
Club trips are for club membersonly. Non members are not afforded insurance coverage bythe club and may jeopardise ourcoverage. If you have anyqueries they may be raised withour Trip Coordinator, Tony Middleditch.
The Mystical Haunted Stream trip continued:Limit: 8 vehiclesStandard: Easy to medium (some sections may be difficult if wet).Fuel: Full tank from BairnsdaleRadio: UHF (initially channel 15)Equipment: Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre
inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre. Room to carry your MTB if riding.Overnight: Bush camping on Saturday night.Details: This weekend trip will take you along the tranquil Haunted Stream. With 52 river crossings, it will give you a great
sense of adventure. For those of you that enjoy mountain biking, Heidi will lead you along much of the HauntedStream track on Saturday morning. If you are interested in the MTB component, you will need to have your partnerdrive your vehicle at the same time as you are riding, as we will not be returning along the same route. After camping on the Wentworth River, we will exit up Murdering Spur to Dargo & home.
Trip Leaders: Laurie & Heidi Miles: Email: [email protected]
DECEMBER OXFAM CHRISTMAS TREE DELIVERY FOR 2014Saturday 6th For delivery to the South and Eastern suburbs of MelbourneSunday 7th For delivery to the North and Western suburbs of MelbourneLimit: No limit - would like as many as possibleEquipment: Trailer/Ute to carry at least 20 trees, rope, Santa hat if you have one, Melways and a navigatorDetails: Saturday: Pick up your trees at Heatherwood School, 370-380 Springvale Road, Donvale.
Sunday: Pick up your trees at Princes Hill Primary School, Wilson St. Nth Carlton (Mel. Ref: 29 J11).Pick up time is before 10:00am each morning (the earlier the better as it can be a bun fight later & you get the besttrees). Trees are already paid for, you don’t handle any money. Delivery time is 2-3 hours. This is a great way tostart off your Christmas by delivering Christmas trees to the kids of Melbourne & at the same time helping a worthwhile cause. If you can help send an email to the Trip Leader with your suburb, phone number & method of delivery (trailer, ute station wagon etc) ASAP.
Trip Leader: Garry Cooper: Mobile: 0418 543 008. Email: [email protected]
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DECEMBER GRAMPIANS MVOsDate: Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December, 2014Meeting Place: TBATime: Saturday 8:30amLimit: 8 vehiclesStandard: Easy to medium (some sections may be difficult if wet)Fuel: Full tank from StawellRadio: UHF (initially channel 15)Equipment: Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre
inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre.Overnight: Bush camping on Saturday night.Details: We will explore some exciting tracks in the Grampians, plus some of the MVOs.Trip Leaders: Laurie & Heidi Miles: Email: [email protected]
DECEMBER REGION G - JORDAN VALLEY LOOP WORKING BEEDate: Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December, 2015Meeting Place: Top of Victor Spur Track off Woods Point, Walhalla RoadTime: 9:00am Saturday morningLimit: No limit.Standard: Easy and medium tracksFuel: Fuel at Warburton or MoeRadio: 15 UHFEquipment: All terrain tyres required. Appropriate front & rear recovery points, basic recovery gear (snatch strap, 2 rated
shackles & gloves), driver awareness training required.Overnight: Bush camping opposite Victor Spur track off Woods Point, Wallhalla RoadDetails: Working bee to maintain the West Gippsland Relic, Mining & Heritage Protection Inc., Region G part of the Jordan
Valley Loop. Attendees will need to bring gardening equipment - a more detailed list will follow. We will be diggingsteps into the road embankment to access the Father & Son Lone Grave. Also resume clearing the Jericho Cemetery, Diversion Tunnel, Oak Tree & Chinaman’s Point, etc.
Trip Leader: Dulcie Watts. Email: [email protected]
DECEMBER ABERFELDY ADVENTUREDate: Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st December, 2014Meeting Place: TBATime: Saturday 8:30amLimit: 8 vehiclesStandard: Medium to difficultFuel: Full tank from Moe.Radio: UHF (initially channel 15)Equipment: Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre
inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre. Room to carry your MTB if riding.Overnight: Bush camping on Saturday night.Details: Explore the exciting 4WD tracks near the Aberfeldy River, including a visit to O’Tooles Flat, plus take in the views
as we descend the famous 12 switchbacks on Trigg Track, just north of the old mining town of Walhalla. Heidi willbe out MTBing early Saturday morning. Anyone wanting to join her on the ride is most welcome. You will need adriver as we will pick up Heidi en route. No trailers, no dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip.
Trip Leaders: Laurie & Heidi Miles: Email: [email protected]
DEC/JAN 2015 NYE IN THE HIGH COUNTRYDate: Tuesday 30th December - Friday 2nd January, 2015Meeting Place: Blue Duck Inn, Anglers Rest (28km from Omeo)Time: 11:00amLimit: 8 vehiclesStandard; EasyFuel: Full tank ex OmeoRadio: 15 UHFEquipment: Vehicle in sound mechanical condition. Off road tyres with minimum 50% tread (road biased tyres not acceptable),
Overnight:Details:
Trip Leaders:
full recovery equipment, compressor & tyre gauge, camping equipment, water & supplies. No trailers, pets or firearms.Bush camping with no facilities.A relaxed family friendly trip over the new years period. It’s a busy time of the year, so we will be base camping by a river, with time to fish, practice your camp fire skills, swim, read a book & maybe have a few half day 4WD adventures. Camping along the Mitta Mitta river upstream of the Blue Duck, communal camp oven meal for NYE. Adam & Olivia Takacs. Email: [email protected]
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JANUARY TANTALISING TINGARINGY - Australia Day weekend)Date: Saturday 24th - Monday 26th January, 2015Meeting Place: Orbost Caravan ParkTime: Saturday 8:30amLimit: 8 vehiclesStandard: Medium to hard - depending on weather conditionsFuel: Full tank from OrbostRadio: UHF (initially channel 15)Equipment: Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre
inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre.Overnight: Orbost Caravan Park on first night - bush camping on Saturday & Sunday night.Details: Head north from Orbost to Mt Tingaringy, driving to the summit on the NSW border. Take in the views as we head
down to McKillops Bridge via the Laurie Track. On Monday we will visit the Little River Gorge before heading home.No trailers, no dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip.
Trip Leaders: Laurie & Heidi Miles: Email: [email protected]
FEBRUARY MIRIMBAR MAGIC - 4WD, MTB & OziExplorer all in oneDate: Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February, 2015Meeting Place: Mirimbah (30km east of Mansfield)Time: Saturday 9:00amLimit: 8 vehiclesStandard: Easy to mediumFuel: Full tank from MansfieldRadio: UHF (initially channel 15)Equipment: Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre
inflation, genuine off road tyres. Room to carry your MTB if riding. Plus bring your laptop or android tablet if youwant to play around with OziExplorer.
Overnight: Bush camping on Saturday night.Details: Come & enjoy a weekend with some great 4WDing & some MTBing for those fit members. We will be base camping
at Mirimbah (at the base of Mt Buller). Some of you may wish to sit around the campfire & listen to Laurie talk
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about the famous mapping software “OziExplorer.” We will be hitting the 4WD tracks as well, taking in the greatclimb up to Mt Stirling after visiting Howqua Gap hut plus some others. Heidi will also be heading off on her MTB toexplore the amazing MTB trails around Mt Buller. On Sunday we will 4WD to Lake William Hovell & return viaPineapple Flat. No dogs, no cats, no firearms. Trailers are welcome at our base camp at Mirimbah.
Trip Leaders: Laurie & Heidi Miles: Email: [email protected]
FEBRUARY Date:Meeting Place:Time:Limit:Standard:Fuel:Radio:Equipment:
Overnight:Details:
Trip Leader:
MT SUNDAY - AGAIN!Thursday 12th - Sunday 15th February, 2015Licola area9:00am6 vehiclesDifficult to very difficultFull tanks ex Mansfield15 UHFRaised suspension, winch, good quality 33+ inch off road tyres, front & rear diff locks required. Full recovery equipment, compressor & tyre gauge, camping equipment, water & supplies. No trailers, pets or firearms.Bush camping with no facilities.Take an extended weekend break to explore the more challenging & scenic tracks in the High Country. Mt Sunday, Barkly River Jeep Tk, the Macalister & Caledonia rivers & other areas are on the itinerary. Finishing around Licola. Track & weather conditions will determine final route.Adam Takacs. Email: [email protected]
FEBRUARY SWIFTS CREEK EXPLORERDate: Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd February, 2015Meeting Place: Swifts Creek Caravan ParkTime: Saturday 8:30amLimit: 8 vehiclesStandard: Medium to hard - depending on weather conditionsFuel: Full tank from BruthenRadio: UHF (initially channel 15)Equipment: Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre
inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre.Overnight: Swifts Creek Caravan Park - fees apply.Details: Explore the exciting 4WD tracks around Swifts Creek including the famous TVGC track. No dogs, no cats, no
firearms permitted on this trip. Trailers are most welcome at our base camp at Swifts Creek Caravan Park.Trip Leaders: Laurie & Heidi Miles: Email: [email protected]
MARCHDate:Meeting Place:Time:Limit:Standard:Fuel:Radio:Equipment:
Overnight:Details:
Trip Leaders:
MacFARLANE FLAT ADVENTURE - (Labour Day weekend)Saturday 7th - Monday 9th March, 2015Bruthen Caravan ParkSaturday 8:30am8 vehiclesMedium to hard - depending on weather conditionsFull tank from OrbostUHF (initially channel 15)Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre.Caravan Park on Friday night (fees apply). Saturday & Sunday night bush camping.From Bruthen, we will head up to the NSW border & 4WD across the Ingeegoodbee Track & MacFarlanes Flat. After camping overnight on MacFarlanes Flat, we will 4WD to The Playgrounds at the base of Mt Cobberas No. 1. A short walk to the summit of Mt Cobberas No. 1 is possible. Overnight camping is possible at Native Dog Flat or Native Cat Flat. Monday will take us down through Hells Gate, exiting out of the 4WD tracks at Swifts Creek. No trailers, no dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip.Laurie & Heidi Miles: Email: [email protected]
APRIL Vic / SA BORDER TRACK - Easter weekendDate: Friday 3rd - Monday 6th April, 2015Meeting Place: Lake HindmarshTime: Friday 8:30amLimit: 8 vehiclesStandard: Medium - depending on weather conditionsFuel: 145Lt capacity - full tank from Horsham - refueling at Pinnaroo if required.Radio: UHF (initially channel 15)Equipment: Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre
inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre.
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Overnight: Thurs. - Lake Hindmarsh CP (fees apply). Bush camping Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights.Details: Travel through the sandy Wyperfeld National Park via Lake Albacutya, circling the Big Desert via Ross Springs. We
will then travel through the ‘Disputed Country’ before crossing into SA & heading down the Vic/SA Border Track. Wewill experience the border sand dunes & some interesting bog holes, before finishing in Nhill. No trailers, no dogs,no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip.
Trip Leaders: Laurie & Heidi Miles: Email: [email protected]
JUNE SANDY WYPERFELD TRAILER TRIP - Queens Birthday weekend)Date: Friday 6th - Monday 8th June, 2015Meeting Place: Lake HindmarshTime: Saturday 8:30amLimit: 6 vehiclesStandard: Medium - depending on weather conditionsFuel: 145Lt capacity - full tank from Horsham/RainbowRadio: UHF (initially channel 15)Equipment: Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre
inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre.Overnight: Friday - Lake Hindmarsh CP (fees apply) - bush camping Saturday & Sunday nights.Details: Travel through the sandy Wyperfeld National Park via Lake Albacutya. No dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on
this trip. Trailers welcome on this trip.Trip Leaders: Laurie & Heidi Miles: Email: [email protected]
Exciting news! This November the Geelong Branch of the TLCCV is turning 30!We would like to extend a warm welcome to all
members to join us at Yarck on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th Novemberfor a party in the Hilton. BYO tent, food, drinks and party hat. We will beholding a raffle and will also organise some music so you can dance the
night away.Please let Social Coordinator, Judith Williams know you will be
attending by emailing her at: [email protected]
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B U S H F I R E P L A NYA R C K
Living Legends – Home of RetiredChampion Race Horses
www.livinglegends.org.au10:00am Saturday 15th November, 2014
207 Oaklands Road, Greenvale, 3059. (Mel. map ref.177.K8)Living Legends is located off Oaklands Road in Greenvale, only 6 minutes north from Melbourne Airport. Come visit the retired champion racehorses in their paddocks on a guided tour at 11:00amPrices: Living Legends entry $15. Concession entry $10. Public Guided Tour extra $10. Children under 12 free. Pay on the day at venue.Catering: Bring a picnic basket or you can order a picnic gift package. Devonshire tea, coffee or snacks also available. Advise Helen or Rebecca if you wish to attend by email on: [email protected] or see us at the October meeting.
N O V E M B E RS T I T C H ‘ N B I T C H S TA L L
The special ladies from the Stitch ‘n Bitch group will again beholding their stall at the November General Meeting.
With a variety of craft and Christmas goodies up for sale.The two handmade quilts on display at tonight’s (October)
meeting will also be sold in November.From the Stitch ‘n Bitch crew.
Come prepared to purchase the goodies they will have for sale.
Don’t miss out. Start saving now.
The Toyota Land Cruiser Club does notrecommend a “Stay and Defend” plan.Infrastructure on the property can bereplaced.FIRE DANGER PERIOD[November – May]It is members’ responsibility to listen toradio news reports each evening duringthe Fire Danger Period for advice on thepossibility of fires. Also be up to date withany declaration of Total Fire Ban Days.Yarck is in the NORTH CENTRAL FIREBAN DISTRICT - 149 Rennies Lane,GOBURIt is recommended that members leave theproperty the day before a declared TotalFire Ban day or very early in the morningof a Total Fire Ban dayMembers should not go to the propertyduring any Total Fire Ban day.
EVACUATIONThose present will select one person fromtheir number to take charge,The issue of evacuation during an emer-gency must be addressed early in theplanning.Evacuation can be extremely dangerous
unless it takes place well in advance of thefire hazard entering the general area of thecamp. Roads may be blocked with fallentimber and visibility reduced by thicksmoke.Increased pressures on emergency serv-ices may make it difficult for them to renderassistance.Evacuation should only be done via themain access track to Rennies Lane andthe Gobur –Yarck Road.
REFUGEThere are NO bushfire proof shelters onthe property.If a fire incident occurs and members can-not leave the property, then the Hut couldpossibly be used as a “safer place” to pro-
vide protection from radiant heat. It shouldbe made as fire safe as is practical.Wet towels to be placed under doors toprevent embers entering.There is running water inside; there areknapsacks and fire extinguishers.Other equipment to have on hand shouldinclude.A battery operated am/fm radio and P2 fil-ter masks.UHF radios left on – mobile phones –torches – first aid kits – drinking fluids.Clothing - it is advisable to have longtrousers, long sleeved shirt and sturdyfootwear. Gloves and hat are also useful.The wearing of shorts, dresses, thongs orany synthetic fabrics is totally unsuitable.Be prepared for smoke and embers thatmay enter the building. After the fire fronthas passed check outside and extinguishany burning embers or fires around thehut.All vehicles should be parked on bareground, facing towards the exit with alldoors and windows closed and keys in theignition. DO NOT BLOCK OFF ANYACCESS TRACKS.Alarm, A distinctive alarm signal shouldbe used, a simple manual device such asthe triangle hanging in the tree outside thehut or the electronic device near the radiosin the hut.Panic. This is something that can well bedone without. Anyone showing signs ofpanic should be kept under some form ofsupervision, and provided with reassur-ance and prevented from doing anythingrash.
COMMUNICATION and CONTACTS• Phone: 1800 240 667 for Bushfireinformation.• 000 only to report a fire.• Alexandra Fire StationPhone 0357721855• Yarck Fire Captain
Phone 0357734334.Mobile: 0439 656 913.• ABC radio AM band 774• Local Radio Station (Alexandra) UGFM106.9 (an official emergency broadcaster)• GPS coordinates (six figure grid) of theHilton.• Websites www.abc.net.au\emergency
www.cfa.vic.gov.au
A Bushfire Survival Kit is located on thenotice board behind the hut door.It is available for members to read andreturn it.
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So, you want to run a trip? It’s easy! Justfollow the information below for TripLeaders and those who have completedthe Trip Leader’s Course
• Firstly, think about where you want to go,what are to be your objectives. Talk to other TLCCV members and Trip Leaders for ideas. This is as set out in your Trip Leaders Course. Guidelines can be found here.
• DOWNLOAD first and then complete theTrip Advertisement Details form.
When completed, email it to the Trip Convenor ([email protected]). The Trip Convenor can offer any assistance if required. This form can be filled out in less than 5 minutes so long as you have the required information at hand.
• Once your trip is registered, it will appearin all available media. It is suggested you also post it on the TLCVV Facebook page.• Potential participants will soon be con-tacting you. Before you accept them, ensure that they have submitted to you the Trip Member Information form.
This will ensure their vehicle capabilities are suitable for your trip. You
may need to seek more information fromprospective participants.• Communicate with all of your participants.Provide some general information aboutthe trip. Prior to the trip’s commencement,a list of participants, emergency plan andtrip details need to be sent to the TripConvenor for final approval. The simplestand quickest way to achieve this is to pro-duce just one basic document suitable forall parties that gives an outline of the trip,participant names, vehicle type, mobile phonenumbers and evacuation points en-route.• Arrive early at the starting point to greetyour participants. Ensure you obtain 2 copies each per participant of the Trip Participants • Emergency Details Form
• Don’t forget to organize a trip report. Ahead count at the starting point is advis-able.• Head off and enjoy the trip. Rememberto return the Emergency Forms once thetrip is completed. Let your GC know thatyou have finished.
So you want to go on a TLCCV Trip?• First go to the club website &with the trips on the Trips tab.• Second is to be familiar with TemporaryMembership for guests or older children.
Download Temporary Member Form here.
• Find a suitable trip advertised in OverlandCruisering, the Website or Weekend Wrap.• To view Trip Details, use your new orexisting account log-in details.• Contact the Trip Leader by phone oremail if additional information is required.• From the TLCCV website, download theMembers Trip Information Form.
• Complete the form and email it to the TripLeader.• Wait for further instructions from the TripLeader.• Print off and complete 3 copies perparticipant of theTrip Participants Emergency Details Formand place each in a sealed envelope with the participants name on it. These forms can be kept and re-used so long as the information is correct.
• Meet the Trip Leader and other partici-pants at the scheduled starting time andplace and have a great time. Don’t forgetto volunteer to write the trip report.• Note: Links to TLCCV Rules, By-Lawsand Insurance Coverage can be found on the bottom of the website membership page. www.tlccv.com.au/membership.htm
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DBE 180-SX THE 21stCentury BatteryManagement Isolator!
Piranha Off Road Products has releasedits most intelligent dual battery isolatorever in the new DBE180-SX. This Aussiemade isolator is rated to 180amps,includes full spike and surge protectionand is manufactured from durableplastic/nylon casing that will stand up tothe rigours of Australian bush travel.
The advanced electronic circuitry isdesigned to measure the starting batteryfirst and ensures it stays charged beforecharging the auxiliary battery. It will alsoensure the main battery can’t be drainedby a load on the auxiliary battery such asrunning a fridge or other power source.This provides absolute peace of mind inremote locations!
Built in LED lighting means at a glance, auser can track what is happening duringthe various charging stages. All Piranhas’modern isolators feature VPF (VehicleProtection Function) whereby if a fault inthe electrical system is detected it shutsthe isolator off allowing only the main bat-tery to be charged. Once the problem is
fixed a simple reboot of the isolator firesthe unit back into action. This is a majorsafety feature for all modern vehicles.
The DBE 180 –SX comes with a fullmounting kit to ensure longevity in the fieldand can also be used in conjunction withsolar panels to charge the auxiliary batterywhile parked. This is a great feature forthose that like touring and camping in onespot for days on end.
This amazing isolator which forms theheart of any modern vehicle dual batterysystem retails for $425.00 and is coveredby Piranha’s 2-year standard warranty or iffitted by a Piranha approved outlet as acomplete dual battery system it is coveredfor 5-years.
For more information on Piranha’s range of battery management systems contact Piranha Off Road Products on 03 9762 1200 or check out the Piranha website which is another easy option.
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eNews – Are youreceiving your copy ofTLCC Weekend Wrap?Make sure you include your email address on your membership renewal form. Alternatively you can send an email to the Membership Officer (Barb) at [email protected] with your updated details.Weekend Wrap is produced by Laurie Miles (1058) and Garry Cooper (1219). Items for Weekend Wrap can be sent to [email protected]
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Yarck Maintenance andConstruction weekend – 20th& 21st September, 2014
Fantastic weather and a great turnoutwith the following 20 members pres-ent: Eamon King, Jan Chivers and
Ken Hildebrand, Peter Burchall, PeterHepworth, Wayne Eames, Garry Cooperand Anne Pinney, Paul Langenberg, ColinLow, Robert & Julie Harrington, BrianStewart. Also very pleasing to see somenew members: Attila & Nilla Biondo, Colin& Chrissy Beech, Ian Mak and ClaudiaLee, Brad Riddington plus a mate ofWayne’s, Ash from Euroa with his greatwood splitter, and Greg a local contractorwith his bobcat.Saturday was spent bringing in all the fire-wood that was cut over the ChainsawCourse weekend and splitting and stackingit in the woodshed. All the bushy stuff waspiled up and burnt. Vic Fire was informed
as is required. The local fire restrictionscome in soon so it was good to get it done.Everyone put in a super effort, and I hopethe newies come back soon. They didenjoy being part of a great team.There was maintenance done on equip-ment, water pumped and removal of oldgrowth in the Grevillea garden, generalcleanup in and around the hut.General maintenance was done on theLow Bridge that included tightening of allthe nuts. Track maintenance included a rundown Latimer’s with the bobcat; the topsection of Latimer’s is currently CLOSEDto allow it to settle.Another track in the Whoopsy Gully hasbeen re-opened. All the ash from the past2 burn-offs was disposed of. A short trackto the emergency exit was also prepared.A big thank you to all for the amount thatwas achieved.DON’T FORGET THE BIG ONE INNOVEMBER.Brian Stewart (340)YARCK MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
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Day 1- Sunday September 7th. We metup together at the Peterborough RailwayStation at 1:00pm. After a briefing withIan, we headed off to Carinya Station driv-ing in beautiful Spring sunshine throughlovely green countryside. After experienc-ing the pull of Magnetic Hill – some expe-rienced being pulled backwards and oth-ers were underwhelmed by the experi-ence, we drove on. There was some con-fusion in collecting the maps left by theCarinya Station owner who had gone toAdelaide for the day but Trajco, like abloodhound on the scent, tracked themdown much to everyone’s relief.We proceeded to the Echidna Camp-
ground within the station and Ian thendecided to change plans about our after-noon drive around the property when hesaw that some had already set up theirroof top tents and were enthusiasticallycomparing notes and generally yappingaway. As they would have had to packagain, and it was later in the day thanplanned, he deferred the drive until themorrow. We had a terrific fire, stoked toperfection by all the members who lovetheir campfires, and we all sat around itwith a beautiful clear sky and nearly fullmoon lighting up the scene. All in all alovely first day! – Thea McLean (2506)Day 2: After a light smattering of rain
during the night, we awoke to a beautifulfresh morning watching the sunrise on theadjacent hills. We then commenced thedrive around the property passing beauti-ful flowering wattles and xanthorrhoea(grass trees) on the rolling hillsides as wellas beautiful green grass. At Rabbit Hill amob of several kangaroos crossed thepath of the oncoming cars and boundedoff. A fabulous view from the top showedthem hopping up the hill next to a long ver-tical rocky outcrop, which divided the hill intwo. It was very windy but there was a ter-rific view of the patchwork of greenerybelow.The convoy set off again for the drivebeside the rocky spine. Ian went ahead upthe ridge and had a slight mishap on thesideways, which showed it to be a bit toosteep of a side angle for some of the moretop heavy vehicles to risk comfortablyresulting in a few of the convoy choosing towait it out while the others proceeded for-ward around the looped track. Trajco raninto some trouble; found himself slightly offthe track, and wedged on a rock. Herewas the chance to spring to the rescue.
7th – 16th September, 2014
Trip Leader: Ian Wells 200 SeriesParticipants: Peter & Thea McLean Prado GXL
Trajco Vilarov 200 SeriesRosalie & Adrian Revelle 100 SeriesJohn & Judy Roeszler PradoWayne & Sue Jinks 200 SeriesGunther & Almina Scheffel 79 SeriesJoe Kirby 79 Series
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The others analyzed his predicament andguided him through it safely. It was just aswell we (Pete & Thea) waited behindbecause Joe noticed our front tyre was waydown and had we proceeded, it may havecome off the rim in a dangerous spot.Luckily, it proved to be the valve which hadnot re-seated correctly upon letting downour tyres and not a flat, so we were able topump it up while the others were away.The others took it very slowly, guiding eachother along the very narrow ascents,descents and side angles. We then all hada beautiful drive to Hidden Valley andreturned to camp to depart forBartagunyah Estate – our next camp.After lunch, we turned left at Pekina toBooleroo- a little town with internet accesswhere Ian updated the weather forecast. Itwas here that Gunther & Mina learned onFacebook of the sad death of our recentformer Club President, Peter Dwyer. Mayhe rest in peace. Those of us who knewhim were very shocked and saddened. Heand his wife Marion worked hard for thegood of the Club over many years. Weextend our condolences to Marion and hisfamily.We then drove to Melrose the oldest townin the Flinders 1853, then drove 6kms tothe Bartagunyah Estate where we arrivedto find sheep shearing in full swing. Ourhost met us in the winery to giveinstructions and to provide wine tasting tothose interested (everybody)! After settingup camp, half the group went off to do the2-hour drive around the property – theother half electing to stay at camp, set upthe fire and have showers! Gunther led,following the map which was veryconfusing at times but the drive proved tobe terrific: up hills and steep-sided valleysand through a couple of creek crossingswith the highlight being a stunningpanorama at the highest point of the entiresurrounding district. The wind wasferocious. – TheaDay 3: We woke to a nice morning fullyrested, despite the anxious cries during thenight from the sheep herded in the poundnext to the shearing shed in readiness for
the day’s shearing. After breakfast, wedecided to watch the shearing brieflybefore leaving Bartagunyah Estate. Westopped in the nearby township of Melrosefor supplies. After a short section on asealed road towards Quorn, we turnedonto a gravel road to Carrieton where westopped for morning tea. We then contin-ued towards Belton and Old Baratta. AtBelton, a “town” of 3 buildings, we turnedleft onto a narrow track to Prince AlbertMine, our first destination of the day.Unfortunately the mine was closed so wereturned to the road to Old Baratta. OldBaratta homestead was once a busy sheepstation, now a ruin with some interestingartefacts on display. We continued towardsWorumba Station, our final destination forthe day. Our convoy stretched over 6kilometres at times due to the dust, butsoon we encountered a very strong coldfront with strong winds and driving rain.This settled the dust but made for a wetcamp setup at Worumba Station.Trajco Vilarov (2619)Day 4: The morning was cold and cloudybut you could tell it was going to turn into anice day. After a briefing from the stationowner, we commenced our drive aroundWorumba Station – a trip that is supposedto take about 4 hours, but for us it turnedout to be 6 hours. The owner has put a lotof thought into the self-drive tour and themap she provided had numbered postswith information of each posted area. Ianasked me to read the information at eachpost as he and a couple of the other guyswere traveling alone. It turned out to be alovely day; about 23 deg. It was a greatdrive that changed constantly. It was veryarid in areas and lovely and green inothers. Some great views were had with afew challenging tracks, many dry creekcrossings and some track building, whichmade the drive more interesting. It took usabout 6 hours so we stayed another night.For many participants this drive and thecampsite were voted number 1 for thewhole trip. Sue Jinks (2629)Days 5 & 6: After a sensational scenic trekaround Worumba Station hosted by Mary
Clarke, we hit the gravel on time headingtoward Hawker. We filled up with fuel andsupplies from the general store and treatedourselves to a much-anticipated coffee.We then hit the bitumen going to WilpenaPound. With beautiful scenery around usthere was plenty of camera clicking goingon, pleasing the happy snappers. Arrivingat Wilpena we set up camp and relaxed alittle, taking in the normal chores ofwashing and cleaning. Watching the emuwalking around the campgrounds with itsfive young chicks in tow, it showed therewas plenty of room to enjoy the peace andseclusion of these campgrounds. We putaway the cooking gear that night andshouted ourselves to a Pint and Parmaspectacular at the resort bistro. Well, somehad more than a Pint but we all enjoyed theevening.The next day and with free time at Wilpena,Ian, Wayne, Sue, Gunther and Mina did theadventurous and challenging walk to St.Mary's peak; others did more relaxinghikes around the homestead or just puttheir feet up. It was a quiet evening after theadventures of the day and a good sleepwas had by all. A few weary bodies arrivedfor the 0800 muster the next morning, butan enjoyable 2 days was had at WilpenaPound.Joe Kirby (2668)Day 7: After departing Wilpena, we arrivedat Willow Springs at 9:00am. Ian checkedus in and we were allocated to camps 1 &2. Everybody then paid for the camp andSkytrek fee. We started the Skytrek driveat 9.45am. The whole track is about 79 kmand the caretaker said that normally itshould take at least 6 hours....so let’s seehow long our convoy of eight will take.There was not much to see for the first part(approximately 15 km) of the Skytrek track:it was just flat and next to no wildlife. Thenwe got to the Old Moxan's Hut and stoppedfor morning tea. The Old Moxan Hut wasbuilt around the turn of the century andwas occupied permanently by a stationemployee until the early 1960's. It wasthen restored with the help of the NissanPatrol Club in 1993.
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We moved on again after a 15 minutebreak for morning tea. The track now gotmore interesting; seeing more wildlife suchas emus, and we learned that the malecares for the chicks for up to 18 months.Some wedge-tailed eagles flew above uswhile we travelled close to their nest. Atapproximately 30-32 kms of the track, wewent past the Bunkers Reserve where theReynolds Family authorized culling of feralgoats in 1993. The Yellow-footed RockWallaby Preservation Association pur-chased the private protected land in 2001for the purpose of nature conservation withthe assistance of the CommonwealthGovernment. The organization relies onmembers and volunteers to assist with thecontinual program to bring back the Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby whilst controllingpests of both flora and fauna. We thenstopped for lunch (after 39km) in a creek
bed, which sits 303m above sea level andis one of the lowest points on the Skytrekroute.After a 40 minute lunch break, we contin-ued to tackle the rest of the Skytrek tour,which is another 40 km. At the 47kmmarker, we encountered a very old motorgrader named Malcolm. The grader waspowered by a Fordson petrol/kerosenemotor and was used to construct thepresent day golf course in Blinman in thelate 1960's, At the 52 km marker there wasa gate and an emergency exit for peoplewho no longer wished to continue on thetrek, but of course we all continued. Wethen reached the 58 km marker - Nathan'sKnob Lookout. It was a clear and sunnyday.......beautiful 360 degree view! Wemoved on to 65 km where we were advisedto engage 4wd and low range. Oh dear,this time I was driving! It was a bit nerve
wrecking as I haven't had a lot of drivingexperience on quite hard tracks........steephills and a lot of rough track. Of course thistime Gunther's hanging on so tightly, asyou can imagine, until we reachedProminent Hill Lookout and we both canbreath- aaaaaahhhhhh! This lookoutstands at 704m above sea level and offersstunning 360 degree views of the sur-rounding Flinders Rangers.We now moved on to the final 10kms of theroute and Gunther took over the driver'sseat. On our way to Upalinna Lookout,which is the highest point on the Skytrekroute at 747m above sea level, we couldsee Wilpena Pound from the distance andSt Mary's peak, standing at 1171m abovesea level. After the previous day’s walking,we were all happy to spend a day mostly inour vehicles. After a few more pictureswe drove to the Willow Springs Homestead
lookout, which is the final lookout of theSkytrek route. Our group took almost 9hours to complete the trek: the caretakersaid normally it's done in 6 hours. I guesswe all enjoyed the route so much and wejust took our time to enjoy the beautiful day!Back in camp, we had to fix a couple ofissues on our truck. A defective circuitbreaker plus a slow leaking tyre, both fixedsuccessfully with assistance from Adrian,Wayne and Jo. Great to travel with the club!Mina & Gunther Scheffel (2465) Day 8: After the great drive aroundSkytrek, we departed for Oraparinna,Brachina Gorge and then to Blinmanwhere we refreshed on health food in theform of pies and coffee. Leaving Blinman,we took the main road through ParinchilnaGorge, which was spectacular, and toParachilna meeting the main highway toLeigh Creek and mobile phone coverage.Unfortunately Wayne & Sue had to leavethe trip due to an urgent work commitment.Mobile phones can be a curse sometimes!After a brief refuel and ice cream stop atLeigh Creek, we proceeded through theGammon Ranges to Italowie Gorge, whichturned out to be a not so good campingstop. An executive decision was taken andwe headed towards the Weetootla Gorgecamping area 30kms away, which hadquite a few other campers but there wasstill plenty of room (and a drop toilet) avail-able.Ian Wells (2486)Day 9: We drove out of the campsite to
Arkaroola, looking for a yellow spring,which had come out of the brand new off-road trailer that noisily limped into campthe previous night. The trailer belonged toMichael, a member of the Sydney ToyotaLand Cruiser Club. He’d also broken ashocker as well. He joined our convoy toArkaroola to seek help. On the way wecame across the Postie’s Motorbike FundRaiser including many bikes and supportvehicles, coming the opposite way. Thedust for all was bad. At Arkaroola (a freeday) some decided to stay at the camp-ground whilst others camped along thecreek.Trajco booked in for a luxury night’s sleepin a motel room and booked on the RidgeTop tour to Sillers Lookout as private vehi-cles are not allowed to drive there. (Helater reported that it was a terrific tour andwell worth the expense). Gunther, Mina &Ian went exploring along some of the morechallenging local tracks. Upon his return,Gunther helped Pete open the new door ofour Prado, which was jammed shut. Hethen pulled apart the lock and adjusted themechanism to prevent it sticking again.How grateful we are to travel with suchgenerous and knowledgeable members ofour great club!Joe had an urgent call from his wife andneeded to go home, and after somefarewells, he set off. John, Judy, Rosalieand Adrian were staying on at Arkaroola tomeet up with Adam Takacs’ SimpsonDesert trip. We all had a last dinner
together at the restaurant with Trajco,Rosalie and Judy going off to the observa-tory to do some star gazing (not at eachother) which they later reported to be real-ly interesting. TheaLast Day: Upon opening the zipper of thecamper, I found five emus grazing alongthe creek bed. After coffee in the ArkaroolaCentre and re-fuelling ($1.92 diesel) Trajco,Gunther, Mina, Ian, Peter & Thea (the lastfour remaining cars) set off for Yunta viaChambers Gorge. We drove between twobeautiful mountain ranges before the turnoff to Chambers Gorge. The road was verydusty and a bit churned up in places due toheavy rain the previous week. We saw lotsof Sturt Desert Pea growing wild on theroadside and many emus along the way.Chambers Gorge was an interesting placeto visit and would be good to campalthough there are no facilities. Were-traced our tracks to the main road andproceeded to Yunta, which is on the BarrierHwy. Here we re-fuelled ($1.49 diesel:amazingly cheap!), aired up and hadsomething to eat. We said our good-byesand parted ways. Gunther, Mina and Ianheaded southwest for Morgan on theMurray River, and Trajco, Pete and Theaheaded for Broken Hill and home. We allagreed it was a superb trip. Thanks go toIan for his excellent planning and leader-ship, and to all the participants for theirdelightful company. We packed in so much.Thea
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Friday afternoon saw perfect weatheras the first of 22 intrepid explorersarrived at Blue Gum Flat camp-
ground. The early arrivals had cut firewoodand had the campfire going by the timeyour humble reporters arrived. Blue GumFlat is one of many great campsites alongthe Delatite Arm in what was previouslyknown as “The Pines”. This area consistsof National Park and State Forrest andincludes a number of old pine plantations.There is a program to progressively re-plant native species as the pine trees areharvested, particularly near the campingareas.Since the camping was easily accessible
on good roads, we saw quite a varietyof accommodation springing up. Thisincluded everything from a hike tent to atwin axle caravan complete with toilet andshower. We saw a tent, a campervan, aslip-on, an ‘Ultimate’ and a roof-top just toname a few.Ian and Ellen arranged some great lightingon a pole by the campfire so no-one gotlost or tripped up while preparing theirdinner. While some pikers went to bedearly (we’d had a busy week) the campfirediscussions were heard to continue wellinto the night. Some more of the groupcame in quite late on Friday with lightsblazing so no one could miss them.
Gordon arrived on Saturday morninghaving spent the night in Mansfield in theback of his Troopy. (He thought it a betteridea than sleep-driving the last stretch intocamp.) So, Saturday morning saw us gatheredtogether at the not-too-early time of 9:00am for a briefing before a 9:30 start. Well,maybe it was still too early as one couplewere still so sleepy that they had eachother’s name tags on. (Not namingnames... M and M.)We soon had the cars lined up andheaded out of camp a short way backtowards Mansfield before turning up alongSEC Road. (The oldies will remember theState Electricity Commission which builtthis track to service their power lines.) Wesnaked back and forth essentially followingthe power lines for about 6-8 km on wellformed tracks. This had us skirting alongthe side of some ranges and following afew ridges. The occasional views throughthe trees were spectacular.Eventually we came off the main ridgeonto a small spur where we reached thelast pylon before the power lines crossedthe lake. From here the wires span amassive 2.2 km to the next pylon on theflank of Mt Pinniger near the township ofEildon.
26th to 28th September, 2014
Trip leader: Gunther & Almina Scheffel 79 Series L/CParticipants: Steve de Mamiel, Tom de Mammiel,
Rachel & Max Gualano Prado 120Andrew Bock Land Cruiser 105Marianne & Marcel Van den Bronk, Helen & Leo Wursthorn NT PajeroIan & Ellen McCartney Land Cruiser 200Wayne & Sue Jinks Land Cruiser 200Gordon Chessum TroopySlawko Kulyk and Rebecca Schlosmacher Prado 90Robert Karkut and Andrea Holden Land Cruiser 100Luis & Yolandi Jardim Prado 90
This is the longest span in the Southernhemisphere. The views from here includedthe dam wall, Eildon township and theentrance to Jerusalem Inlet.While the group stopped to enjoy theviews, one member took a stroll some 20mup the hill for a better photograph.Glancing around, we spotted a plasticlunch box in a hollow tree stump. It turnedout to be a Geo-Cache. The box containeda printed sheet explaining what Geo-caching is all about together with a selec-tion of “treasures”; a deck of cards, somefishing tackle and a toy car. The idea is thatpeople look on a website where partici-pants give GPS coordinates of hiddentreasure. They then go looking for thetreasure and when they find it they win theprize but need to leave another treasure inits place for the next person. The smallnotebook left with the cache indicated ithad been there for about 5 years and themost recent “discovery” was April last year.We left our mark in the notebook, but hadno treasure to exchange so we left thatundisturbed.From here we back-tracked a short waybefore climbing the rest of the way upStillman Plateau, reaching the highest
point of our trip some 500 m above thelake. In spite of a breach of convoy proce-dure where a certain trip leader did notstop to mark a corner, we all managed toreach the top. We then had some ups anddowns along the ridge to Mount Enterprisewhere we stopped for morning tea. Whilethis wasn’t the highest point, the viewswere spectacular. We had 270 degreeviews of the lake; from the dam wall in thesouth to the Bonnie Doon bridge some 16km to the north and east into the Delatitearm.Lunch was down at Coopers Point by thelake in Fairey-Wright Inlet. The family onthe boat that were expecting a quiet timethere were sure surprised when ten 4WD’sshowed up!After lunch the road was again in goodcondition, being used for logging in thearea. We followed the edge of the lake fora while and then left the main road for theonly challenging section of the trip. Theclimb was completed without incident andwe headed back SE along Highett PointTrack to the highest point we reached thatmorning. There were a few delays on thissection as Rob had to stop a few times toset up (and adjust) his GoPro (a fact that
Luis took great delight in informing the restof us). The trip finished with firewood col-lection and back down to camp along thepower lines.While that was the end of the “official” trip,it wasn’t enough for everyone. Before retir-ing to happy hour, three cars went out foran additional recce. We explored some ofthe nearby tracks (including some steepsections) and Sheep Dip Creek track,which provides an alternative start to thetrip through a pine plantation to some-where half way up SEC road. The last sec-tion (a “short cut” on the way home) provedtoo much for the Pajero so the two Toyotasdidn’t even attempt it and we returned tothe main road via an unmarked track.Saturday evening was spent again aroundthe campfire. This time we had much more(and much drier) wood to burn, thanks tothe stop during the afternoon when wefilled the tray of Gunther’s Ute in about 5minutes. (It’s amazing how quickly 22 peo-ple can fill a Ute!) We spent some timetelling lies and comparing rigs and campgadgets. There’s certainly a lot to learnfrom our fellow travellers!Also over dinner we asked the group forsome ideas of what to put in the report.Some of their comments have been includ-ed above but we also have the following:• Charlie did a great job. (No one was leftbehind!)• Gunther chose a tamer route than on hisprivate trips. (Some of us think he wasbeing extra cautious because this was hisfirst official trip as leader.) • We could still hear the footy final way outhere so we didn’t miss anything.• Steve wouldn’t share his roast.• Marianne was the only lady driver.• Wayne set up his Austent properly(reportedly for the first time ever).• The weather was amazing (Specialthanks to the Big Bloke)• Marcel’s Ozi maps were calibrated justfine (thanks to some training from Laurie atthe last club meeting).• The visitors found the club welcoming andthe trip lots of fun.• It was a great group to go out with.On Sunday (after the official trip) most ofus packed up leisurely after breakfastbefore heading home or doing a bit moredriving in the area.This part of Eildon National Park is certain-ly well worth visiting. You could spend aweek and still not see all the tracks of thearea.Thanks to Gunther for taking the time toprepare for this trip and show us all such abeautiful part of Victoria.Marcel (and Marianne) Van den Bronk(2687)
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I PT R I P S W I L D F L O W E R S I N T H E B R I S B A N E R A N G E S ETrip Leaders: Alison and JudithWilliamsParticipants: Brian & Sandra Tanner,Kelvin & Yvonne Connors, Jennie Harvie,Deb, Steven & Melanie Hansen, Matt &Sara Lilley, Bill Miller and Fran Kettle
One fine Sunday morning we went toexplore the Brisbane RangesA small group of people, like-minded andnon-strangers.Along the gravel tracks we all kept a look-outFor the native flora and fauna that theteam pointed out.Jennie told us the names of the schist andthe shalePointing out evidence of volcanic activitydown in the dale.Alison and Judith took on an educationalstanceAs they shared their knowledge aboutindigenous plants.We sighted rosellas, robins, finches andmoreThere were grass trees in full bloom andflowers galore.We found native grevillea that are indige-nous to the area,Pea flowers, straw flowers, paper daisyand wild orchids,
Then something unexpected and a little bitawkwardA man and a woman, sunbaking, in theirbirthday suitsWe found this very funny and a little bitcute.We discovered old mine shafts, from a by-gone eraFrom the days of gold mining that was rifein the area.A great Aussie barbie for lunch wasenjoyed,With much conversation and laughterdeployed.We ended the great day, via Steiglitzmuseum and then the cemetery.Special thanks to Judith and Alison fortheir education commentary.Fran Kettle
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