Walhalla - Lake Thomson area exploration trip MEDIUM / HARD

East of Lake Thomson, VIC


Trip postponed to January. 



 



Trip to explore the east of Lake Thomson which has a lot of great 4WD tracks including the famous Deep Creek1 track and Fullton track. I have not been up there myself in this area but from what I hear and know the tracks are quite demanding and worth to come back for more. If you guys know of any good tracks  let me know otherwise we will try to do as many tracks as possible off the map.



 



Meeting point is outside Erica pub at 9:30am and departure 10am sharp. From there we will head east to Walhalla and then north onto the tracks. You will need as a minimum 33" good all terrain tires and a lifted 4WD as we will drive along creek beds and do some rock crawling. The night we will spend either at O'Tooles or west where are more campgrounds located. Campfire and spinning some good yarn is a must - bring your camping chair and blondes and we can have a good time watching the bush telly.



 



Next day we can either decide to stay in the area or head north west towards Woods Point or north east to Jamison Licola Road after we covered some more tracks. I am planning to head back from the ranges around 3pm after lunch.



 



These are the rules. No cowboys, no drunks. Kids and partners are welcome. make sure your fourby is mechanically good and will not break down. Bring warm clothes as the nights can get cold and always play safe.



 



Cheers Joe


Requirement

  • Electric Winch
  • Recovery Gear
  • Joe

  • Joe (Joe_JKU) I have mechanic skills Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 6 trips)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (15-Jan-2016 12:52)
    Jeep Wrangler JKU (2009 Wrangler)
    • 35" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch
  • Ryan

  • Ryan (Mac) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 ChildrenChecked-In (15-Jan-2016 13:23)
    Jeep Rubicon (2008 Wrangler)
    • 33" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Troy

  • Troy (Jeeper Creeper) I am first-aid qualified

    GOING
    Driver + 1 ChildrenChecked-In (15-Jan-2016 19:56)
    Jeeper creeper (2012 Jk)
    • 35" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Patrick Pearson (Silvion) I am first-aid qualified

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (15-Jan-2016 12:14)
    Ranger (2010 Ranger Dual Cab XLT)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Jeremy Riley (JRCruiser)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 Adult + 1 Children
    105 series (2000 Land Cruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Chris (patto)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    80 Series (1993 Land Cruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch
  • Damon

  • Damon (ourtrol)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    3.0 CRD Patrol (2012 GU)
    • 35" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Jake (Westy)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Hilux 3lt turbo (2004 Kzn165)
    • 33" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Winch
  • Alex

  • Alex (TEQ-80) Trip Leader - Level 4 (Completed over 35 trips) Premium Member


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Dual cab dual locked dual t/cased LN106 (1992 Hi-Deluxe)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Steve

  • Steve (blue rangie 304) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 5 trips) Premium Member


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    ex blue rangie/ landcruiser (2015 wildtrack)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch
  • Paul

  • Paul (kibz)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    PX2 Ranger (2015 Ranger)
    • 34" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

Ricky
Ricky (R1XSTA)
Just previously did a trip to Walhalla. Deep Creek 1 is tame, Iconic but not necessarily worth venturing too.

I can highly recommend Fultons, it has some good river crossings. I recommend going Williamson spur to Flat Track up to O'Tooles.
23 Nov 2015
Joe
Trip Leader Joe (Joe_JKU)
Ricky (R1XSTA) wrote: Just previously did a trip to Walhalla. Deep Creek 1 is tame, Iconic but not necessarily worth venturing too.

I can highly recommend Fultons, it has some good river crossings. I recommend going Williamson spur to Flat Track up to O'Tooles.
Thanks Ricky. I am in the process to put the tracks together. I have been reading trough the forum section and your comments about DC1 only yesterday.
How long did it take you to drive up DC1? trying to understand how much to pack in for the first day. And are the river crossings deep/fast flowing?
23 Nov 2015
Robert
Robert (JK_Shorty)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sadly, I'm going to be working.
24 Nov 2015
Joe
Trip Leader Joe (Joe_JKU)
Robert (JK_Shorty) wrote: WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sadly, I'm going to be working.
No worries Rob. Hope you can join next time
25 Nov 2015
Angelo
Angelo (cokeaddict)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Guys deepest apologies. Im free Saturday but just got the call that Sunday I have interstate visitors popping in. Cannot get out of that sorry.
If you have room for a TAG ALONG saturday, let me know. otherwise have a great time up there.
26 Nov 2015
Joe
Trip Leader Joe (Joe_JKU)
Can I please get confirmation if the interested participants want to come along? If no one confirms, I will cancel the trip by tomorrow morning due to lack of interest.
26 Nov 2015
Antman
Antman (Silver Sovereign)
I have withdrawn my interest. I could do a day trip on the Saturday but have to work Sunday.
26 Nov 2015
Antman
Antman (Silver Sovereign)
SH^T.....have just been informed I'm working Saturday too......sorry fellas....I'm out for this one! Bugger!!!
26 Nov 2015
Joe
Trip Leader Joe (Joe_JKU)
Trip has been postponed to January.
27 Nov 2015
Ryan
Ryan (Mac)
Looks like a few jeeps going... Maybe that's going to scare the other 4wds away hahaha
09 Dec 2015
Joe
Trip Leader Joe (Joe_JKU)
All cars welcome. I like Jeeps but have seen other cars doing great wheeling. Hope to get this trip full.
09 Dec 2015
Jarryd
Jarryd (J-radical)
Hi All.
got recomended to join by ryan haha.

really keen to tag along. im in a gen3 pajero with 3 inch lift and 32 inch all terrains.

not the most capable truck. but i have plenty of clearance because of the independant suspension front and rear (more clearance than a patrol on 35s)
but i lack flex and dont have any lockers. also no winch.

im a confident driver. used to do some competition stuff back when i had my land rover. also organised a heap of trips in clubs before.
now i just take it easy with the pajero and drive smarter. i keep up with all my mates in cruisers and patrols.

dont want to be a pain though and i saw requirements stating 33s and a winch so if you want to kick me from the trip no hard feelings.

also mught have my brother interested (4.8l Gu patrol on 33s with winch). trying to get him to sign up with 4wd trip and join this trip.

cheers
15 Dec 2015
Joe
Trip Leader Joe (Joe_JKU)
Hi Jarryd, no worries for the winch. Someone can help out if required. Re tire size, we will see how you go. Clearance is fine but also to consider is how well you roll over obstacles with smaller tire size. I trust you are experienced and will manage everything fine. see you on the trip.
16 Dec 2015
Ryan
Ryan (Mac)
Joe, have you come to a decision on roughly what tracks we are doing yet?
03 Jan 2016
Joe
Trip Leader Joe (Joe_JKU)
Hi Ryan, not yet mate. I still want to go up DC1 even if it is not what it used to be anymore. I will come up with the tracks by the end of the week.

Has anyone a chain saw to bring along to the trip? comes in handy for trees and firewood.
04 Jan 2016
Jarryd
Jarryd (J-radical)
Joe (Joe_JKU) wrote: Hi Ryan, not yet mate. I still want to go up DC1 even if it is not what it used to be anymore. I will come up with the tracks by the end of the week.

Has anyone a chain saw to bring along to the trip? comes in handy for trees and firewood.
Hi Joe.

dont have a chainsaw but i have a heap of merbau decking cut up and ready to burn. should make good firewood. so ill supply the firewood for the trip.

are we just camping the saturday night?
04 Jan 2016
Joe
Trip Leader Joe (Joe_JKU)
Hi Jarryd, bring it with you should be good.

yes camping only Sat night.
04 Jan 2016
Ryan
Ryan (Mac)
My saw is always in the jeep, so I'll cover that.
04 Jan 2016
Ryan
Ryan (Mac)
Also with the amount of rain predicted, I'm guessing that the river crossings will be up.
04 Jan 2016
Jarryd
Jarryd (J-radical)
Ryan (Mac) wrote: Also with the amount of rain predicted, I'm guessing that the river crossings will be up.
cheers for the heads up. ive got a snorkel on the paj and a shit load of lift.

think itll be over bonnet?

pretty sure diff breathers are fine and run up to engine bay but dont have gearbox breathers run up i dont think. reckon i need to worry?
04 Jan 2016
Ryan
Ryan (Mac)
Yeah you'll be fine
04 Jan 2016
Joe
Trip Leader Joe (Joe_JKU)
River crossing on the list with Fulton creek TK probably will have some water running. but nothing too hard I would expect. I would be surprised with water over the bonnet. Had this only once in the middle of winter. Be prepared for very steep inclines and declines (maybe some change of underwear required ;) ) I have attached a note from my rooftop map.

Here is the list for day1

DC1
DC 4 or 5 to be decided
Fulltons creek TK
Williamson spur TK/rd
Pheasant TK
Merrington TK
Williams spur TK
Flat's TK
O'tools camp.

Depending on how we go on DC TK's and Fulltons we can cut out the Pheasant and Merrington loop and finish the Williams Spur TK to get earlier to camp.

Day 2 I want to decide with you guys on the tracks. We have a few options here. to Licola, to Woods Point or stay in area and explore various relics from the mining. It also depends on the fuel situation.

That reminds me, no fuel in Walhalla or Erica. Next fuel is Licola at the General Store for a premium. Please fill up before heading up to Erica.

Looking forward to this trip.
04 Jan 2016
Ryan
Ryan (Mac)
Sounds like a mint set of tracks Joe! Can't wait

And I'd guess the best plan for Sunday will involve a campfire on Saturday night and everyone standing around a map on a bonnet throwing ideas around.
04 Jan 2016
Jarryd
Jarryd (J-radical)
https://youtu.be/EorMu6_Lj5w

are these the tracks we are going to be doing? because theres no way my paj will get through that without damage lol. i have little to no flex and no lockers. im fine with deep water and steep hills but ive got no chance on rock steps like that haha. maybe if i still had the land rover.

if its like this then i may as well bail. or ill just be holding you guys up.
04 Jan 2016
Ryan
Ryan (Mac)
Jarryd (J-radical) wrote: https://youtu.be/EorMu6_Lj5w

are these the tracks we are going to be doing? because theres no way my paj will get through that without damage lol. i have little to no flex and no lockers. im fine with deep water and steep hills but ive got no chance on rock steps like that haha. maybe if i still had the land rover.

if its like this then i may as well bail. or ill just be holding you guys up.
From what I've been told, you'll be fine. A mate of mine did the DC tracks only a month or so ago. He reckons you should get thru without any damage. But the good thing about the DC tracks is you can always take an alternative and meet at the end if you want.
04 Jan 2016
Jarryd
Jarryd (J-radical)
Ryan (Mac) wrote:
Jarryd (J-radical) wrote: https://youtu.be/EorMu6_Lj5w

are these the tracks we are going to be doing? because theres no way my paj will get through that without damage lol. i have little to no flex and no lockers. im fine with deep water and steep hills but ive got no chance on rock steps like that haha. maybe if ...
what was your mate driving?
and didnt look like there were chicken tracks :/
04 Jan 2016
Joe
Trip Leader Joe (Joe_JKU)
Reckon you will be fine. The rock ledge is on dc1 and this TK has been graded. You can bail on the track if you really can't make it and meet at the end. I think I have seen a Colorado in the video if he can do it I reckon you can do it. Maybe a little track build will help here too.

Btw I don't have lockers either but have done ledges like this. All part of the fun.
04 Jan 2016
Joe
Trip Leader Joe (Joe_JKU)
still time to do upgrades too ;)
04 Jan 2016
Jarryd
Jarryd (J-radical)
righto.

well make sure you bring the cameras lol.

if i role my daily drive bouncin off a rock ledge, i want that shit on film lol.
04 Jan 2016
James (JimmyPatrol)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Work has put me on call last minute. Can't get it covered.
11 Jan 2016
Ryan
Ryan (Mac)
Surprised the last spot hasn't filled yet....
11 Jan 2016
Patrick Pearson (Silvion)
Hey guys,

Pretty keen for this weekend although id like to mention i haven't had to use a winch yet. So just wanted to check if i would be a burden or not if i came along?

Have a PK Ranger with 2" lift, 33" KM2's with bar work including winch. Will i be alright?
12 Jan 2016
Jarryd
Jarryd (J-radical)
Patrick Pearson (Silvion) wrote: Hey guys,

Pretty keen for this weekend although id like to mention i haven't had to use a winch yet. So just wanted to check if i would be a burden or not if i came along?

Have a PK Ranger with 2" lift, 33" KM2's with bar work including winch. Will i be alright?
well im coming in a NM pajero with 3 inch lift and 32 inch all terrains.

no winch.

you will be better off than i will mate.

do you have a snorkel? think we are planning on a few river crossing?
12 Jan 2016
Patrick Pearson (Silvion)
Jarryd (J-radical) wrote:
Patrick Pearson (Silvion) wrote: Hey guys,

Pretty keen for this weekend although id like to mention i haven't had to use a winch yet. So just wanted to check if i would be a burden or not if i came along?

Have a PK Ranger with 2" lift, 33" KM2's with bar work including win ...
Yeah sweet, sounds good to me then.
Yeah have snorkel. Also forgot to mention have all my own recovery gear too.

Just watched the youtube video that was linked, looks perfect for a day or two out!
12 Jan 2016
Ryan
Ryan (Mac)
I'd join the trip before it fills up soon
12 Jan 2016
Patrick Pearson (Silvion)
Ryan (Mac) wrote: I'd join the trip before it fills up soon
Thanks for reminding me, i forgot i set it to Interested.
Signed up (Y)
12 Jan 2016
Adrian
Adrian (JKRig)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:
13 Jan 2016
Joe
Trip Leader Joe (Joe_JKU)
One spot left but might get filled quickly. Patrick I reckon you ll be right mate.

My mobile is 0439884482 just in case. I see you all Saturday morning.
13 Jan 2016
Jeremy Riley (JRCruiser)
Hi guys, this will be our first '4wd trip' trip, still quite green when it comes to 4wding but I have a strong truck that will take us anywhere an don't shy away from much. Have seen a few tracks in this area so, looking forward to it.
13 Jan 2016
Jarryd
Jarryd (J-radical)
Jeremy Riley (JRCruiser) wrote: Hi guys, this will be our first '4wd trip' trip, still quite green when it comes to 4wding but I have a strong truck that will take us anywhere an don't shy away from much. Have seen a few tracks in this area so, looking forward to it.
Cant wait mate.
im the other way inclined. used to do a heap of serious 4wding but since sold the land rover and bought a pajero.

so now ive got plenty of experience with a not too capable truck lol.

should be a great weekend!
13 Jan 2016
Jarryd
Jarryd (J-radical)
anyone heading up from south east suburbs/frankston area saturday morning and want to convoy up?
14 Jan 2016
Joe
Trip Leader Joe (Joe_JKU)
Not me, I am a westy
14 Jan 2016
Ryan
Ryan (Mac)
I'm leaving Warragul
14 Jan 2016
Patrick Pearson (Silvion)
I'm leaving tonight after work (from Brunswick) to camp nearby the meeting point.
15 Jan 2016
Patrick Pearson (Silvion)
If anyone wants to add me on Facebook there's a quick video up. And probably some more photos coming and such.
https://www.facebook.com/PattyWagonwheels

Hopefully Jarryd is making a bigger video for us all!
19 Jan 2016
Jarryd
Jarryd (J-radical)
Patrick Pearson (Silvion) wrote: If anyone wants to add me on Facebook there's a quick video up. And probably some more photos coming and such.
https://www.facebook.com/PattyWagonwheels

Hopefully Jarryd is making a bigger video for us all!
im still learning the gopro software lol so be patient.

if anyones got any footage they want me to ad in send me the video to jarrydmarkward@hotmail.com if you can :)
19 Jan 2016
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TRIP COMPLETED

6 GOING, 7 Interested
7 adults , 3 children (10 in total)
Trip Date
16-Jan-2016 (Sat) to 17-Jan-2016 (Sun)

Meeting Point
Outside Erica pub
9:30 AM (Sat, 16-Jan-2016)

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Joe

Joe (Joe_JKU)

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