Just after 10am, we made our way along Horans Track and it wasnt long before we engaged 'low range'. We had 8 vehicles, Nissan drivers were Kelvin, Neil, Peter & Julius whille Toyota was represented by Gary & Tony with Matt in his Disco & myself in my Pajero.

Was unsure of track conditions after the week of rain, but most, whilst a little slippery in places, generally had good traction. 1st few tracks were done without any problems, then we diverted from the plan as some wanted to have a go at Phone Track. 4 made their way to the start whilst the others headed down from the top to enjoy the spectacle.... There were a couple of cars in front that were struggling before they even got to the hard section, so decision was made to give it a miss as we didnt want to waste an hour or so waiting for them to get to the top. The rest of us drove back up to meet the others at the tower.

Julius

Matt

Waiting for the others

We then made our way along a few tracks that had a few interesting sections.

We then had a nice climb on our way to our 'lunch stop'.

Our 'lunch spot' was on a track that I call 'bog hole hell', but all of the big ones have bypass tracks, that most of us used. Gary was keen to have another go, as was Julius with mixed results...

Gary & Julius playing 'submarines'...

Julius then attempted another bog hole using a slightly different line....

Peter winched him out then after lunch, we continued on towards Red Hill Tk. This track is now gated, so headed towards a couple of tracks that I hadnt done for many years. Unfortunately Peter & family had to head home & am sure he would have loved the last couple of tracks to finish off the day. Both these tracks took a little longer than expected as both were steep, rutted & rocky in places, not to mention a couple of interesting side angles. .   All vehicle undercarriages did some 'close bonding' with rocks as we headed further down this track.

A few of the cars coming down the 1st section.

The next section was very steep & rocky & eventually we made our way back to where we started the day to air up & head home. A very enjoyable day with great company & I hope all those who attended enjoyed our Tallarook trip.

Over the next day or so I hope to have some video footage posted.

Cheers.

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Top pics Allan. Got back in time for dinner in time after the slight delays. Thanx all for a fun day out and hope all got home ok.

How is the sore back Garry?

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Once again a ripper trip report with great photo's, I wish I could have beem there waving the Jeep flag and keeping those diff locked Nissans honest.

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Thanks for the trip report and running the trip. It was a great day out. I believe we didn't have time to explore the tracks you want to check it out. I believe there will be Tallarook - Part 3? Haha....

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Great report and photos Allan.  Great day. Enjoyable tracks and company.  Thanks for leading this trip.  Regards- Tony.

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Hi Allan

Thank you for the grouse and well organised trip on Saturday (Tallarook Take 2).

We thoroughly enjoyed the first experiences in the new car and everybody's company on the day.

Look forward to doing it all again soon.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

Cheers JULIUS

P.S. The photos are great too! GO NISSAN!

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Hi Allan

Wow the pics are fantastic 

Thank you again allan for a well organised day out at tallarook Part 2 it is always nice to meet new people with simular interest

Allan Looking forward to part 3 ???? 

Garry how is your Back

Cheers Neil

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I have put all of the pics I took in the trip report section that is attached to the initial trip for those who attended who may want to copy & paste, as far easier to upload. Am thinking of heading back there on Sat May 30th, but according to weatherzone, it looks as though it might be fairly wet. Will give it some thought over the next couple of days.

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Thanks for an awesome trip Allan, the family and I had a great day, spewing we had to leave when thing started to get interesting.
We look forward to tallarook part three ;-)
Cheers Pete, Mim & family.

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In the process of editing some video footage, so it should be up tomorrow.

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