High Country Huts Trip EASY / MEDIUM

Mansfield, VIC

Meet at the Merrijig Pub Car Park at 8.30 for a 9am departure. The pub is on the Mt. Buller Rd on the right as you head towards Mt Buller, you can't miss it. We will be doing a big loop & finish back at the pub by 6pm. Let me know if you would like to stay & have dinner at the pub so I can book numbers as its a great place for a beer, meal & a yarn after a big day out on the tracks.

 There is 18 huts on this trip. We won't have time to visit them all in a day as people take there time to enjoy the scenery at each hut.

the huts that are locked in to stop at are Refuge Mt 3 Hut, Razorback Hut, Frys Hut, Bluff Spur Hut, Bindaree Hut, Lovicks Hut (if the track is open) and the most famous of all, Craig's Hut.

It depends on how we're traveling but I intend to stop at Craig's Hut for an hour or so. Good place for lunch.

We'll also stop at the beautiful Bindaree Falls.

For those of you that hate early starts (me), I will be heading up Friday after work and camp at Sheepyard Flat. For those of you not familiar with Sheepyard, it's a huge grassed camp area on the Howqua River. It is very easy to get to. Turn LEFT as soon as you cross the bridge to set up camp.

I wont be leaving home until about 6pm & I hope to arraive at Sheepyards by 9.30pm. Keep your UHF on on channel 10 so we can all keep an ear for all arrivals.

My car is a white GU Patrol with yellow 4wd trip stickers on the back windows.

There is going to be a huge group having a Christmas get together camping on the right side of the bridge so make sure you go left.

Sunday after bacon & eggs, we'll pack up & take a look at Slate Mine (awsome views), then go through the mountains to Jamison. At Jamo we can have a feed at the pub for lunch (if you like) then head home from there.

 

I'll see ya when I'm looking at ya!

Requirement

  • Recovery Gear

  • Dave (Calderd) I am first-aid qualified I have mechanic skills

    GOING
    Driver + 1 Adult
    V8 76series cruiser (2009 Landcruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Justin (Jusso)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 Adult + 2 Children
    Prado v6, 120 series (2004 Prado)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Zak (Uzooz) I have mechanic skills Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 4 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Driver + 1 Adult + 2 Children + 1 InfantsChecked-In (05-Dec-2014 21:02)
    Dakuwqa (2020 Gladiator)
    • 35" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Christo (Lotriet) I am first-aid qualified I had chainsaw training I had winch training

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (07-Dec-2014 17:49)
    4l v6 petrol (2013 Fj cruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Steve (Nav4x4)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (05-Dec-2014 09:57)
    2.5 diesel navara (2012 Navara)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch


  • Sean (Seanrav) I have mechanic skills

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (04-Dec-2014 19:17)
    Jeep JKU Rubicon 3.6l (2015 Wrangler)
    • 34" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch


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    Myself onlyChecked-In (05-Dec-2014 09:17)
    Jeep Wrangler JK (2014 Wrangler)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch


  • Luke (Ranger)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    3.0 ford ranger (2008 Ranger)
    • 31" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch


  • Simon (simon_mk04)


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    2.8 turbo diesel triton (2004 triton)
    • 33" Tyres
    • Winch

  • Darren (105er)


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    105 Cruiser (2000 Landcruiser)
    • 31" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch


  • Daniel (dswiders)


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    Toyota LC 200 Series (2012 Landcruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted

  • Gary (poppyg)


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


  • Tom (roll_tide) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 8 trips)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Hilux 3.0 diesel (2013 Hilux)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Craig (Cherokee30D)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    3.0 Diesel Limited (2007 Grand Cherokee)
    • 32" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker

  • Wayne (dragic) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 4 trips)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Nissan GU 4.5 petrol (AUTO) (1999 GU PATROL (Y61))
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Glenn B (Hanglider) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    JKU Wrangler 08 (2008 JK Sport Unlimited)
    • 33" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Nathan (Bacho86)


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    GU Patrol 3.0L CRD (2008 Patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Matt (mattsglxr)


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    Ford Everest 3.2 (2018 Ambiante)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Darrin (Mudlvr) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)


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    NM 3.2 turbo (2002 Pajero)
    • 33" Tyres
    • Winch


Scott (Stonekillerz)
Dave, so if there are drop toilets there will your wife be attending? lol
11 Oct 2014
Trip Leader David (Paul Patrol)
She is actually thanks Scott lol
11 Oct 2014
Trip Leader David (Paul Patrol)
How many are heading up just for the day & who's planing on camping?
15 Oct 2014
Luke (Ranger)
Hey David
If I do come I'll be staying the night I will let u know closer to the date
15 Oct 2014
Christo (Lotriet)
I will be up for camping ,any ideas ?
15 Oct 2014
Trip Leader David (Paul Patrol)
Christo, the camping info is on the actual trip post.
15 Oct 2014
Scott (Stonekillerz)
I'll have the 2 oldest boys with me and a semi professional photographer with me. Should get some good shots. Wont be camping (unfortunately). River crossing is how deep? Do I need to worry about it being above rims? Just concerned about breathers
16 Oct 2014
Trip Leader David (Paul Patrol)
Hi Scott. Depends on how much rain there is leading into the trip however, I've never seen it higher than axel deep.
16 Oct 2014
Nichole Rose (nrose_hilux)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Double booked myself, have a party to attend that day. Sorry.
21 Oct 2014
Trip Leader David (Paul Patrol)
No worries Nichole. Catch you on the next trip.
22 Oct 2014
Trip Leader David (Paul Patrol)
Hi Craig. I don't have a problem with you bringing a mate mate. See if you can get him to join our forum. His 4bie sounds awesome 😀
27 Oct 2014
Trip Leader David (Paul Patrol)
Just a slight change of plans in regards to the people whom plan on camping. On Sunday I'm thinking of packing up after breackie, drive up to Slate Mine to enjoy the views & to let the kids have a play. From Slate Mine there is a short (ish) drive which includes a river crossing & into Jamison. In Jamo, we can go to the Jamison Brewry to sample some of their awesome drops. Then it's an easy drive home from there.
If you intend on bringing in a caravan, this option is a no go for you but an off road camper behind an experienced driver & with a capable vehicle should be ok.
We're just traveling light with the essentials (no trailer) for those interested.
27 Oct 2014
Trip Leader David (Paul Patrol)
Only a few weeks to go now and this trip will be upon us.
I've edited the amount of trucks to 15 as there is a lot of interest & too many trucks will make for a long day.

So, if you've got your name down as interested & you want to go & not miss out, I advise to lock in asap.
09 Nov 2014
Michelle (holidayadventurer)
We would have loved to come on this trip & camp with you guys but it's a really bad time of year for us. We are hoping you'll do this one again so we can make it next time around!
09 Nov 2014
Mick (Surfs Up)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:
11 Nov 2014
Mick (Surfs Up)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:
11 Nov 2014
Mick (Surfs Up)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:
11 Nov 2014
Ants (Ants)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry guys and girls... Date clash with the Sydney 500.. V8's over-rule the 4by.. :(
17 Nov 2014
Trip Leader David (Paul Patrol)
I've just discovered that there is a huge group comprising of at least 80 vehicles camping at Sheepyards Flat this same weekend. If you are intending on camping, please let me know. I will look at the map for an alternative camp site (there are many in the area to choose from).

I will post the new camp ground in the next day or so.
20 Nov 2014
Christo (Lotriet)
I will be camping Fri & Sat night ......get us a great spot and I will be there .Looking forward to another great weekend !
20 Nov 2014
Alex (AlexPatrol)
Im 50/50 on friday night, wont know till the day before basically cos of work.

But more importantly I hope those 80 cars aren't headed in the same direction as these 15
21 Nov 2014
Matthew (discomatt)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: sorry but can't make this trip, my bad double booked, will be a good 1 so I'm sure someone will take my spot before long.
Have a great weekend!!
21 Nov 2014
Trip Leader David (Paul Patrol)
The other group is not going where we are Alex. They're up there for a Christmas get together & if they drive, they won't be venturing far from camp. I've seen there trip itinery, all good mate.
21 Nov 2014
Sean (Seanrav)
Hi Guys,
This will be our first ever camping trip and are looking forward to it. Will be camping Saturday night. Looking forward to meeting everyone
24 Nov 2014
Trip Leader David (Paul Patrol)
Change of plans for the people camping.

I have spoken to the organiser of the 80 odd campers through his Face Book page (Tim Bates). Tim's trip has been organised just as long as our trip so I offered to move as we are a much smaller group.

Tim said not to move & said we are welcome to pop over & have a yarn over the fire with a coldie any time as the area is huge & we'll all fit.

So now, when you get into Sheepyards and reach the bridge, turn left & we'll be set up there. If you get there before me, grab a spot on the bank of the river. Again, I'll get there Friday night around 8.30. If you have some wood for the fire that you can bring, please do so as fire wood is hard to find around camp because the area is soo popular.

On another matter, I have had virtually no feedback in regards to having a pub meal after the drive on Saturday (one response only) therefore, I can't book if I don't have the numbers.

Because of this, you are all welcome to come back to camp & have a cook up & a bevvy before you head off. If this is not an option, there is lot's of places to grab a bite to eat in Mansfield on your way home.

The kids and I are really looking forward in catching up with you all & we are praying that the weather gods reward us with great weather so we can all appreciate the magnificent views awaiting us.

Please private message me if you have any questions.

Oh, if you happen to be one of the first people to get to camp, please be aware of snakes. Once set up you generally wont see them again but please be aware that they do live in the camp area.
24 Nov 2014
Darren (nuttbag007)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Work commitments
24 Nov 2014
Reuben Juraschek (Rjura)
Hi David since I wont be camping I may just have a quick beverage before I take off
With every one back at camp cheers really looking forward to it
27 Nov 2014
Reuben Juraschek (Rjura)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Car issues and the boss has put the hammer down
Have a good trip every body
02 Dec 2014
Reuben Juraschek (Rjura)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Car issues and the boss has put the hammer down
Have a good trip every body
02 Dec 2014
Gavin (VADER)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry Guys, have to step back from this one I have family commitments. Hope you all have a great time. Stay Safe.
02 Dec 2014
Justin (Jusso)
Hi David & others who are going,
Just chiming in to say that we are really looking forward to joining you this weekend. We are still figuring what we are going to do (ie, if we are camping, etc) but either way, we'll see you on Saturday morning if not before.
02 Dec 2014
Christo (Lotriet)
Hi Christo here
I will be at sheepyards camping ground around 3pm ....setting up & getting
the fire going .How about a cook-off ?I will bring my bush oven and brew
us a chicken curry ......sound good ?
03 Dec 2014
Scott (Stonekillerz)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Ive got glandular fever and still at work so weekends are for rest. Sorry dave was looking forward to another outing with you!
03 Dec 2014
Trip Leader David (Paul Patrol)
Hi all, I have up dated the trip on main page due to the other campers so please make sure you know where to camp.

You'll be one of the first there Christo so make sure you grab a good patch of grass for us mate. We'll be there too late for a cook-off sorry buddy.

I've had a look at the weather forecast and umm...well....if you like thunderstorms, lightening & strong winds your gonna have a top weekend. Please bring lots of shelter. I'm bringing an awning-gazebo & a tarp to go over the tent.

For the huts drive, make sure you have your wet weather gear & gumboots for the kiddies. However I don't think it will be too bad as everything is very dry at the moment so I don't expect much mud around the huts. The last time I did this trip the weather forecast was exactly the same but we had beautiful blue skies & 30deg temps. Fingers crossed.

So in closing, please be prepared for crazy weather. This makes it even more fun......Come on weekend!
03 Dec 2014
Christo (Lotriet)
How many of us will be camping on Friday night .....want to know what size plot to fight for ....
Cheers !
03 Dec 2014
Trip Leader David (Paul Patrol)
Not 100% sure mate. Not everyone has replied on this. I'll have me & my kids. Same space as at Dave's place. My mate will have his tent & space needed.

I recon allow for up to 8 ish?

There will probably be a lot of no shows with the other groups because of the weather forecast? I think we'll have plenty of room mate. The area is huge.....I'm not exaggerating when I say it's huge. It's friggen huge!
03 Dec 2014
Alex (AlexPatrol)
Yeh Im looking to be up there Friday night also, by 7 - 8 hopefully, will have my 20yr son and 9yr old daughter with me. Looking forward to it also, not been up there before.
cheers.
03 Dec 2014
Shannon (Hound)
Hey Dave, I'll be meeting you guys on Saturday morning at the Merrijig pub. Google maps say it's about an 3.5 hour drive so I'll be leaving home at about 5am to get there by 8:30ish
04 Dec 2014
Shannon (Hound)
And I'm keen for that pub meal at the end of the day!!
04 Dec 2014
Sean (Seanrav)
Hi Guys,
Rav and I will be coming over on Saturday and weather depending we will decide if we will be camping overnight . We might be joining you guys for a pub meal if returning back home on same day.
04 Dec 2014
Shannon (Hound)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry Dave last minute but something came up with my daughter and I've gotta pull out of this one. I know it's gonna be an awesome trip and everyone going is will love it. Take care man and I'll see you back on the tracks soon.
04 Dec 2014
Carolyn Carton (caz&keith)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: still got tradies coming and going...they say "cya tomz" and then then don't turn up....ugh... so, no we can't make this one either....one day it will happen.......
05 Dec 2014
Steve (Nav4x4)
Hey Dave. We will be arriving at camp ground about 7 sat morn so we can set up before we go. We won't make it up there tonight cheers Steve
05 Dec 2014
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TRIP COMPLETED

11 GOING, 16 Interested
19 adults , 4 children , 1 infant (24 in total)
Trip Date
Sat, 06-Dec-2014

Meeting Point
Merrijig Pub Car Park
8:30 AM (Sat, 06-Dec-2014)