Wonangatta EASY / MEDIUM

Wonangatta, VIC

Nice weekend end away hopefully camping in the Wonangatta (will be around there cup weekend so will have a look at track conditions to find the easiest route in and out). Though the tracks are quite steep in sections last time I drove them they were in very good condition so as long as your car has low range I can't see a problem. I will be going up Friday night and camping close to Dargo, if possible I recommend that others do the same. This is more of an explore for people who don't know the area with more stock cars.

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  • Antony

  • Antony (Peloza79) I am first-aid qualified Trip Leader - Level 5 (Completed over 43 trips) Premium Member

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    Myself onlyChecked-In (11-Dec-2015 19:48)
    Vdj79 landcruiser (2013 Landcruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

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    Myself onlyChecked-In (10-Dec-2015 15:11)
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    • Andrew

    • Andrew (whipit) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 5 trips)

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      Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (10-Dec-2015 20:01)
      3.0 Diesel STX Navara (2012 Navara)
      • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
      • Winch
    • Steve

    • Steve (Harro)

      GOING
      Myself onlyChecked-In (11-Dec-2015 10:10)
      MN Clubcab (2011 MN Clubcab)
      • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
      • Rear Diff Lock
      • Winch

    • Bill (Strike)


      I am Interested / In Waiting List
      Landcruiser 200 series 4.5 V8 TDI (2009 Landcruiser)
      • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
      • Winch
    • Anthony

    • Anthony (antburns)


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      Triton (2015 Triton)
      • 31" Tyres, 2" Lifted
      • Winch
    • Gary

    • Gary (poppyg)


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      4.5V8 diesel Landcruiser (2015 VDJ79R)
      • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
      • Front & Rear Locker
      • Winch

    Allan
    Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
    Great to see Mark and Andrew have joined your trip Antony, as I am sure they will enjoy their 1st adventure to a iconic part of the High Country.
    25 Sep 2015
    Andrew
    Andrew (whipit)
    Garry (Gazza) wrote: What a beautiful area the Wonnangatta is,for those that havnt been there,there is some history,if you google search the Wonnangatta murders,you should find the true story of what happened,it's a fascinating but a bit creepy the story,hope I didn't put anyone off,it happened along time ago,any way it's a very pleasant drive into the station,
    Haven't been there Gazza so I'm looking forward to it, think I seen a story about the murders on Coxy's big break.... very fascinating
    25 Sep 2015
    Kevin
    Kevin (riordak_ranger) Premium Member
    Garry (Gazza) wrote: What a beautiful area the Wonnangatta is,for those that havnt been there,there is some history,if you google search the Wonnangatta murders,you should find the true story of what happened,it's a fascinating but a bit creepy the story,hope I didn't put anyone off,it happened along time ago,any way it's a very pleasant drive into the station,
    Gazza sounds like a good story to tell round the fire. do you want me to bring an axe sharpener.
    25 Sep 2015
    Allan
    Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
    Mark (Yarra_Ranger) wrote: Antony I only have a 6person touring tent, are there going to be big enough areas to pitch it or is getting a swag a better idea?
    Mark, Wonnangatta Valley is huge with many camping options; best ones are close to the river, and many people take camper trailers in there, so I reckon there will be enough room for your tent, no matter where you guys decide to set up camp.
    25 Sep 2015
    Dennis
    Dennis (bigden)
    Was going to join in but my son is coming over from Perth that weekend. Hope you all enjoy the trip , it a great part of the country.
    Hope someone tells the story of the Wonnangatta murders while your camped their Saturday night
    I believe Barcleys ghost haunts the walnut grove
    25 Sep 2015
    Antony
    Trip Leader Antony (Peloza79) Premium Member
    Ey guys if you don't have a snorkel could you please bring a small polly tarp or a water bra just in case
    27 Sep 2015
    Kevin
    Kevin (riordak_ranger) Premium Member
    GULP!!! got it poly tarp and ocky straps.
    03 Oct 2015
    Kevin
    Kevin (riordak_ranger) Premium Member
    Antony (Peloza79) wrote: Ey guys if you don't have a snorkel could you please bring a small polly tarp or a water bra just in case
    Antony, Would you would like me bring some wood for the fire mate?
    03 Oct 2015
    Antony
    Trip Leader Antony (Peloza79) Premium Member
    Poly tarp is fine, that time
    Of year should not be a problem but just a precaution, and no need for wood, we won't need much and there is plenty up there
    03 Oct 2015
    Antony
    Trip Leader Antony (Peloza79) Premium Member
    Should be a good trip mark. Will be a lot of sight seeing as I plan to stop by Harrison's cutting, grant, crooked river and Howitt hut. If we leave early enough Sunday and are making good ground and everyone has enough fuel may even try go to the pinnacles. Wouldn't be a bad idea if people carried a spare jerry can of fuel, will be finishing in licola where there is fuel but just to be safe. If needed I will have room on my ute.
    14 Oct 2015
    Antony
    Trip Leader Antony (Peloza79) Premium Member
    Yer pretty close mark but probably won't do hern spur and will go past grant so people can have a look. If we can all meet up at the pub on Friday night will probables stay at black flat otherwise will just camp at Italian. Best place for fuel is Stratford and depending on tank size and fuel type I would recommend 2 jerrys of fuel. I will be up there late November and will decide on a final route.
    24 Oct 2015
    Freya (Sparkles)
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: having to work the weekend enjoy everyone !
    28 Oct 2015
    Scott
    Scott (Stonekillerz)
    Just reading the description. Is this supposed to be November or December? Just says its atound cup weekend?
    28 Oct 2015
    Antony
    Trip Leader Antony (Peloza79) Premium Member
    December, I will be up there cup weekend to finalise a route
    28 Oct 2015
    Scott
    Scott (Stonekillerz)
    Cool thanks. Im keen on knowing what kind of distances we will be doing so i can plan for fuel useage as well
    28 Oct 2015
    Scott
    Scott (Stonekillerz)
    Just a question for you. Best advice on where to carry extra Jerry's when i dont have a roof rack or spare jerry holder?
    28 Oct 2015
    Antony
    Trip Leader Antony (Peloza79) Premium Member
    Allow about 250 km from dargo to licola, that's including a stop to the pinnacles. To be safe make sure you have enough fuel for around 350/400 kms. I know dargo has diesel, unsure about unleaded or gas but probably best to fill up at Stratford as it would probably be cheaper. There is fuel at licola where we will be finishing if needed.
    28 Oct 2015
    Tim Eames
    Tim Eames (Eamsy)
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry I am unable to make it to this trip due to other plans on the Sunday
    Have a great trip
    10 Nov 2015
    Antony
    Trip Leader Antony (Peloza79) Premium Member
    Trip was good thanks mark. Yer I have an idea of where I want to go will just have to wait and see how it pans out.
    26 Nov 2015
    Jason
    Jason (jasb)
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry cant make it guys.
    02 Dec 2015
    Antony
    Trip Leader Antony (Peloza79) Premium Member
    Alright guys can I please have confirmation on who will be heading up Friday night? I will hopefully be there by 8. Am planning on staying at Italian flat camp ground but if to busy will keep going to find a free one. Am happy to meet people at dargo pub and head to camp from there. Though we are in summer please pack
    Some warm clothes just incase (this includes sleeping, doonas, etc). can everyone please top up at Stratford. Will be a full day driving in low range on Saturday and half day on Sunday so make sure you have enough fuel (400 highway kms worth) if need will have room on my ute to store jerrys. Unfortunately my compressors on its last legs so unless anyone else is willing to share please make sure you have an air compressor. Last but not least if you can have at least 10l of water. Well will see all on the weekend!
    06 Dec 2015
    Robert
    Robert (JK_Shorty)
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry Antony, I'm out. Works demands have trumped my plans yet again.
    06 Dec 2015
    Antony
    Trip Leader Antony (Peloza79) Premium Member
    All good mark, also Posted a photo of where the camp is. You won't need a drag chain and I exect the fire going when I get there!
    06 Dec 2015
    Antony
    Trip Leader Antony (Peloza79) Premium Member
    Sounds good. They are all fairly big areas so if your early enough shouldn't be a problem
    06 Dec 2015
    Andrew
    Andrew (whipit)
    Mark (Yarra_Ranger) wrote: Hey Antony, thanks again for leading this trip, I'm sure we'll all have an awesome time!
    I'll take Friday off, so should be able to set up camp fairly early with plenty of wood. For those who don't have a map of the area I'll put a pic of the campsites on upper Dargo rd in the photo section.
    I'll bring a chainsaw, I don't have a drag chain though, Andrew can you pack yours mate?
    no worries mark, always have it with me
    07 Dec 2015
    Andrew
    Andrew (whipit)
    Mark (Yarra_Ranger) wrote: So who else is coming up Friday night?
    We are unless I have Hiccups at work, hoping to get away by 1pm
    07 Dec 2015
    Steve
    Steve (Harro)
    G'day Antony, I'm gonna try to leave Frankston around 4.30 so I should be up there around 9.

    Cheerz Harro
    07 Dec 2015
    Kevin
    Kevin (riordak_ranger) Premium Member
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Transmission issue, Booked in for repair Monday
    08 Dec 2015
    Greg
    Greg (Bassman)
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry for the late notice everyone, but last minute changes to my weekend means we cant make this one.
    09 Dec 2015
    Andrew
    Andrew (whipit)
    Mark (Yarra_Ranger) wrote: Bugger, sorry we can't catch up Greg, I bet your son is dirty about it.

    What's going on with the interested list? There are 11 interested, spots have been vacant for days, awesome trips like this usually get pounced on, Alex's woods point trip has a couple of spots open for days too, everyone too busy shopping??
    They must be scared of the Wonangatta murderer
    09 Dec 2015
    Kevin
    Kevin (riordak_ranger) Premium Member
    Antony I am praying my tranny guy gets me in Saturday morning Where is base camp going to be? just in case he does and I shoot up sat if I still see a vacant spot.
    11 Dec 2015
    Antony
    Trip Leader Antony (Peloza79) Premium Member
    Kevin there is no base camp we will be camping in the Wonnangatta Saturday night and hopefully staying near the homestead. Best way is head to
    Licola, up tamboritha rd to howwit rd, follow howwit Rs to zeka spur track and zeka spur will take you into the Wonnangatta. This is about 7 hour drive from Melbourne.
    11 Dec 2015
    Kevin
    Kevin (riordak_ranger) Premium Member
    I won't be able to make it no tranny cancellations. have a great trip guys my thoughts will be with you. :(
    11 Dec 2015
    Antony
    Trip Leader Antony (Peloza79) Premium Member
    Anyone heading up tonight and reading this I will be there around 11/12. Few dramas for the day has set me back
    11 Dec 2015
    Scott
    Scott (Stonekillerz)
    It appears that i didnt apologize for not showing up to this trip. I didn't show up for this trip due to my brake master cylinder leaking i didnt want to risk a failure out on the tracks. i didn't finish work till 7pm on the friday night and would not Have been sufficient time to fix it and get out to dargo. I was later told that i was waited for 1 hr before they headed off. For this im sorry.
    31 May 2016
    Scott
    Scott (Stonekillerz)
    WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:
    31 May 2016
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    TRIP COMPLETED

    4 GOING, 6 Interested
    5 adults
    Trip Date
    12-Dec-2015 (Sat) to 13-Dec-2015 (Sun)

    Meeting Point
    Dargo pub
    9:00 AM (Sat, 12-Dec-2015)

    Organiser
    Antony

    Antony (Peloza79) Premium Member

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