Craigs Hut and Mansfield state forest EASY / MEDIUM

Mansfield State Forest/Alpine National Park, VIC

Camp Friday Night at Sheep yard Flat or you can meet there Saturday  morning 8.30am.  I did a trip here in February but plan to cut out one of the longer tracks to save some time. Tracks are mostly easy, plan is to go via Bindaree falls, Craigs Hut, a few other huts, check out some great scenery and enjoy a yarn around the camp fire.  Bring your own food, snacks and drinks and camping gear. Your 4wd must have low range, mud or all terrain tyres & spare (no highway tyres). Rated recovery points, snatch strap/recovery kit, tyre deflator and air compressor are also required.  Contact me if you are unsure of anything. 

Last fuel is at Mansfield I'd say a full tank or about 500 highway km's worth will be plenty. 

 

 

Requirement

  • Recovery Gear

  • Rob (Diesel rob) I have mechanic skills

    GOING
    Driver + 1 Adult
    Diesel gq (1990 Patrol)
    • 35" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • George

  • George (MrWrx) I have mechanic skills

    GOING
    Driver + 1 Adult
    GU Patrol, 35inch Muddies, 3 inch lift, Warn Winch, and Lots of Goodies💪 (2006 Patrol GU Series 4)
    • 35" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch
  • Luke

  • Luke (Hiluxlou) I am first-aid qualified Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)

    GOING
    Myself only
    06 hilux (2006 Hilux)
    • 32" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

Allan
Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Cant believe nobody has joined your trip Andrew. This trip would be perfect for those new to 4wding as Andrew being a relatively 'new comer' to the 4wd world would not be taking you places that would 'push you beyond your limits/boundaries'.

The area he plans to visit has some great scenery as well as some interesting HC huts along with some easy/medium tracks. Do yourself a favour and seriously consider joining his trip,especially those less experienced 4wders and those who have not seen Craigs Hut.
22 Mar 2016
Rob (Diesel rob)
Will most likely come in my patrol and with my mate who just brought a hilux, his new to 4wding and has never been to the high country! He has 2inch lift and 33 muddies.
As long as the tracks aren't too easy this will be a fun trip :)
22 Mar 2016
Rob (Diesel rob)
Ill be there friday to camp, coming with me is my wife and my friend george will be coming in his hilux with his wife, his all excited about getting his new ride dirty!
22 Mar 2016
Andrew
Andrew (whipit)
Rob (Diesel rob) wrote: Will most likely come in my patrol and with my mate who just brought a hilux, his new to 4wding and has never been to the high country! He has 2inch lift and 33 muddies.
As long as the tracks aren't too easy this will be a fun trip :)
Hi Rob, welcome to the trip there are some good tracks depending on your definition of too easy there are no extreme or difficult tecnical tracks or big bogholes ... could you get your mate with the Hilux to sign up and register for the trip so he doesn't miss out the maximum cars on this trip is going to be 5 to alow to get the tracks done comfortably
23 Mar 2016
Andrew
Andrew (whipit)
Allan (allanmac) wrote: Cant believe nobody has joined your trip Andrew. This trip would be perfect for those new to 4wding as Andrew being a relatively 'new comer' to the 4wd world would not be taking you places that would 'push you beyond your limits/boundaries'.

The area he plans to visit has some great scenery as well as some interesting HC huts along with some easy/medium tracks. Do yourself a favour and seriously consider joi ...
Well said Allan, last trip there was good but a bit rushed on the first day so I'm not doing Cairns Creek track this time so we can see more of the good stuff. Cheers
23 Mar 2016
Rob (Diesel rob)
My mates signing up right now, also any advice/directions to camp spot for Friday night
23 Mar 2016
Andrew
Andrew (whipit)
Rob (Diesel rob) wrote: My mates signing up right now, also any advice/directions to camp spot for Friday night
All Good!, It's very easy to find Head towards Mt Buller from Mansfeild about 3 and a half kms past Merrijig turn right on Howqua track there is a big sign that says Sheepyard flat follow that(16kms) to the end you will go over a little bridge and you are there takes about 45 mins from Mansfield have a look on google maps but it's well signed... there are spots to the right and left who ever of us gets there first just pick out a spot with fire pit that's flat and enough room for 5 cars/tents
23 Mar 2016
Rob (Diesel rob)
Andrew (whipit) wrote:
Rob (Diesel rob) wrote: My mates signing up right now, also any advice/directions to camp spot for Friday night
All Good!, It's very easy to find Head towards Mt Buller from Mansfeild about 3 and a half kms past Merrijig turn right on Howqua track there is a big sign that says Sheepyard flat follow that(16kms) to the end ...
;) sounds good
24 Mar 2016
Luke
Trip Leader Luke (Hiluxlou)
Looking forward to this trip will be good to catch up with you blokes . I'll probably take Friday off as its a far hike from my place.
25 Mar 2016
Andrew
Andrew (whipit)
Luke (Hiluxlou) wrote: Looking forward to this trip will be good to catch up with you blokes . I'll probably take Friday off as its a far hike from my place.
Looking forward to it too Luke!! It's About 3.5 Hours from Mornington so I reckon would be the best part of 4 for you, Jo has to work but her boss may let her off at 2.30 so we hope to leave by 3.... who ever gets there first has the responsibility of picking a spot and getting the fire going lol
25 Mar 2016
Andrew
Andrew (whipit)
I might make a spot for one more car, had a mate wanting to join in but he is looking doubtful
25 Mar 2016
Luke
Trip Leader Luke (Hiluxlou)
Done Andrew I'll get camp fired up.
25 Mar 2016
Alan
Alan (fj-bruiser)
hey guys, im new to this forum and also new to 4x4, im really interested in coming along however my car is pretty much stock, it does have stock AT tyres but not sure how good/bad they are
27 Mar 2016
Andrew
Andrew (whipit)
Hi Alan, The tracks I'm Planning to do are suitable for the less experienced there is nothing to difficult, not sure about your tyres when I bought my car it had Goodyear AT wranglers on it they weren't much better than highway tyres, you need tyres with a strong side wall that are designed to run on low pressure you will need Rated front recovery points and recovery hitch for the rear (factory tow points and tow ball not acceptable) It's likely we won't be using them but mandatory for safety reasons also a CB radio- handheld unit is fine. Hope that doesn't sound to harsh but better being safe than sorry. If you don't have this stuff and not sure what to buy ask here on the forum I've seen a few FJ Cruiser Drivers on here and sure they'd be happy to give you good advise. Well I hope you can get all this and join the trip!
27 Mar 2016
Alan
Alan (fj-bruiser)
Andrew (whipit) wrote: Hi Alan, The tracks I'm Planning to do are suitable for the less experienced there is nothing to difficult, not sure about your tyres when I bought my car it had Goodyear AT wranglers on it they weren't much better than highway tyres, you need tyres with a strong side wall that are designed to run on low pressure you will need Rated front recovery points and recovery hitch for the rear (factory tow points and tow ball not acceptable) It ...
Thanks for your replay mate, I'll try again when I have these mods in 👍🏼
30 Mar 2016
Andrew
Andrew (whipit)
Alan (fj-bruiser) wrote:
Andrew (whipit) wrote: Hi Alan, The tracks I'm Planning to do are suitable for the less experienced there is nothing to difficult, not sure about your tyres when I bought my car it had Goodyear AT wranglers on it they weren't much better than highway tyres, you need tyres with a strong side wall that are designed to run on low ...
no worries, I suggest you go to a 4x4 shop like ARB Ironman or TJM ask for rated recovery points, rear recovery hitch and a decent recovery kit don't get the cheap shit and get some decent AT tyres with aggressive tred and hard side wall something like Coopers, Bridgestone or BF Goodrich then you will be good and safe to go on a trip
02 Apr 2016
Andrew
Andrew (whipit)
[Private Message Sent] - If you are GOING, please check your inbox.
04 Apr 2016
Luke
Trip Leader Luke (Hiluxlou)
I trust all the people going on the trip got the pm from Andrew regarding his pulling out of the trip . He is sending me his map of the intended trip and I'm happy to lead the trip as was planned . It also makes a spot free if any of the people interested intend on joining the trip.
Cheers
Luke
05 Apr 2016
Steve
Steve (blue rangie 304) Premium Member
Luke (Hiluxlou) wrote: I trust all the people going on the trip got the pm from Andrew regarding his pulling out of the trip . He is sending me his map of the intended trip and I'm happy to lead the trip as was planned . It also makes a spot free if any of the people interested intend on joining the trip.
Cheers
Luke
just got on and looked up the trip not the news i wanted to hear that andrew was pulling out of trip with good reason so its good news luke came to the trip as trip leader so trip still on and luke if you need anything let us know am willing to
help in any way i can steve .......
05 Apr 2016
Andrew
Andrew (whipit)
Luke (Hiluxlou) wrote: I trust all the people going on the trip got the pm from Andrew regarding his pulling out of the trip . He is sending me his map of the intended trip and I'm happy to lead the trip as was planned . It also makes a spot free if any of the people interested intend on joining the trip.
Cheers
Luke
Awesome THANK YOU Luke & Steve, Disappointed I cannot go but so glad this trip can still go ahead for you guys I will make arrangements for Luke to take over
Cheers
Andrew.
05 Apr 2016
Kelvin
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Hi all, as requested by Andrew, I will swap the trip leader to Luke. See below message from Luke:

"Hi Kelvin, I have been struck down with a infection and wont be fit to lead my trip (427) on 16th/17th of April. Luke (hiluxlou) has kindly offered to take over as leader could you please change that for us? Regards Andrew."
07 Apr 2016
Andrew
Andrew (whipit)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:
07 Apr 2016
Kevin
Kevin (riordak_ranger) Premium Member
Andrew (whipit) wrote: WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:
Look after yourself mate get better soon.
07 Apr 2016
Andrew
Andrew (whipit)
Mark (Yarra_Ranger) wrote:
Kelvin (TREXGQ) wrote: Hi all, as requested by Andrew, I will swap the trip leader to Luke. See below message from Luke:

"Hi Kelvin, I have been struck down with a infection and wont be fit to lead my trip (427) on 16th/17th of April. Luke (hiluxlou) has kindly offered to take over as leader could you please ...
ha ha Mark, no. What's the name of that cream you use for yours?
07 Apr 2016
Andrew
Andrew (whipit)
Kevin (riordak_ranger) wrote:
Andrew (whipit) wrote: WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:
Look after yourself mate get better soon.
Thanks Big Kev, I'm back at work on light duties supposed to be only doing 2 hrs a day but that's kinda being self employed
07 Apr 2016
Luke
Trip Leader Luke (Hiluxlou)
Unfortunately I have to pull out of this trip due to family reasons , I'm quiet happy for someone else to take over as trip leader and I will send you maps and itinerary of the trip.
Sincere apologies
Luke
11 Apr 2016
Luke
Trip Leader Luke (Hiluxlou)
I've spoken to most of the members on the trip and we are thinking about changing the date on this trip . Will know more when I can contact the members I haven't spoke to .
Cheers
Luke
11 Apr 2016
Luke
Trip Leader Luke (Hiluxlou)
Hi Mark
I've spoken to the blokes on the trip and at this stage we are going to run the trip at a later date.
Cheers
Luke
13 Apr 2016
Steve
Steve (blue rangie 304) Premium Member
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: has been cancelled
13 Apr 2016
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TRIP COMPLETED

4 GOING, 4 Interested
7 adults
Trip Date
16-Apr-2016 (Sat) to 17-Apr-2016 (Sun)

Meeting Point
Sheepyard Flat Camping area
8:30 AM (Sat, 16-Apr-2016)

Organiser
Luke

Luke (Hiluxlou)

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