Mid Week Meander in the High Country MEDIUM / HARD

Erica - Woods Point - Kevington, VIC

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This is a trip to stay (hotel accommodation or camping) at two of the High Country Hotels I have never been to. Woods Point and Kevington. The plan is to take the "long way", up and down side tracks to arrive at our destination in time to settle in, enjoy/support the local hospitalty and have a feed ready for the next day. This will be a relaxed drive through the high country. Slowing down and taking in the scenery. The intention is to stay at "catered accomodation" the only food/drinks required will be for morning/lunch and afternoon tea and something extra, just in case we get caught out and camping gear. Whilst the rating is Medium/Hard any vehicle with a winch and full recovery gear is welcome. Starting at Erica taking some tracks less traveled 'for me anyway' arriving at Woods Point. Leaving Woods Point will shall duck and weave our way to Kevington. Want to drive a some tracks challenging or otherwise to get to Kevington On the last day will return to Melbourne via tracks that will take us south of Eildon Dam.

Erica Hotel "the start meeting point' it is not on the "accommodation list" as such but if you want to stay there or the local camping ground before the official start of the trip feel free.

Requirement

  • Electric Winch
  • Recovery Gear
  • Trevor (Trevor56) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 3 trips) Premium Member

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    Patrol GQ (1993 GQ)
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  • James (RiderID)

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    Dmaxxy (2020 DMax X-Terrain)
    • 32" Tyres
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    JKU Wrangler 08 (2008 JK Sport Unlimited)
    • 33" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Winch

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    Nav (2017 Navara)
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    Ford Ranger PX (2014 Ranger PX)
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    Dual cab dual locked dual t/cased LN106 (1992 Hi-Deluxe)
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Alex (TEQ-80) Premium Member
Kevington was closed and up for sale a few weeks ago might be worth calling just in case ? Woods Point has lumpy saggy beds all part of its charm :-) But the breakfast is hard to beat.
22 Aug 2019
Trip Leader Trevor (Trevor56) Premium Member
Just spoke to the chap at Kevington Hotel
They are open on the 19th September
A room for the night is $90. Breakfast is $12.00 Bacon and Eggs and tea or coffee.
Camping $10 per night.
Firewood available to purchase if required and strictly no BYO alcohol.
22 Aug 2019
Trip Leader Trevor (Trevor56) Premium Member
Start date should have been 18th - Wednesday.
I had in my mind about staying at the Erica Hotel on the night of 17th - Tuesday. Might still do that. Meetup time is still the same
Trevor
22 Aug 2019
Dario (CrawlingGQ)
I'm thinking about bringing the kids. What's your estimation on how much of the day we will be driving? Are you thinking it will be an early morning till sunset kind of trip, or are you planning to spend a fair bit of time, lunching, relaxing and camping?

Sorry, I know it's a 'how long is a pice of string' kinda question.....
22 Aug 2019
Trip Leader Trevor (Trevor56) Premium Member
You are welcome to bring your kids along. My son would love to come along but he is 33 and has to work!
Certainly not dusk to dawn. More like 9 to 4. I'm not into rushing or night driving, like to take it easy and take in the country and maybe stop at a couple of historic sites. Sunset will be just after 6pm at that time of the year. I anticipate we will be looping back and forth to the main road so if you need you can go ahead to the destination and setup your camp if you wish. At Woods Point the nearest camp site is 1 to 2 km from the town. Kevington Hotel has an area next to the Hotel for camping.
I personally won't be camping unless I have to.
22 Aug 2019
Dario (CrawlingGQ)
Sounds good. I'll camp at Comet Flat near W.P. and then at Kevington Hotel campground for the second night. Will try and have camp setup by about 4pm so I can squeeze in some fishing too, and still have time for a beer.
24 Aug 2019
Paul Banjac (Paul HD Turbo)
Dario (CrawlingGQ) wrote: Sounds good. I'll camp at Comet Flat near W.P. and then at Kevington Hotel campground for the second night. Will try and have camp setup by about 4pm so I can squeeze in some fishing too, and still have time for a beer.
Are you staying at Erica on Tuesday night? Have you got a brother called Darren?
27 Aug 2019
Dario (CrawlingGQ)
No, I'll be joining the group on Wed morning.

Don''t have a brother called Darren.
27 Aug 2019
Paul Banjac (Paul HD Turbo)
Dario (CrawlingGQ) wrote: No, I'll be joining the group on Wed morning.

Don''t have a brother called Darren.
Thanks Dario, I used to know Darren of the same surname but lost contact that's all
Be seeing you on the trip
Paul
28 Aug 2019
Paul Banjac (Paul HD Turbo)
I'm booking in to stay at Erica hotel on Tuesday night, there after I'm lost. .Are we spending the night at Woods Point on Wednesday then Kevington on Thursday or have I got it all wrong?
Trev ,can you put a bit of light on the subject please
Paul
30 Aug 2019
Trip Leader Trevor (Trevor56) Premium Member
Hi Paul
yes you have it correct
Tuesday night - Erica Hotel - optional as the trip does not officially start till Wednesday morning
Wednesday night - Woods Point Hotel and for those camping such as Dario Comet Flat
Thursday night - Kevington Hotel and those camping there is a camp ground next to the Hotel and as mentioned before strictly no BYO alcohol at Kevington. This is from the owner of the Kevington Hotel.
I have booked a room for myself at both Woods Point and Kevingtion.
Woods Point just took my name and number, Kevington also wanted a credit card no. but said they would not debit it until I arrived.
I'm fleshing out a rough route and will post closer to the date.
Please feel free to ask any questions
Cheers Trevor
30 Aug 2019
Eddie Guerin (Monkey21)
Hello gents so who is traveling up on Wednesday morning and who is camping
Cheers
10 Sep 2019
Dario (CrawlingGQ)
Eddie Guerin (Monkey21) wrote: Hello gents so who is traveling up on Wednesday morning and who is camping
Cheers
I am, both.
10 Sep 2019
James (RiderID)
Camping as well, but will be staying at Coopers Creek Campground Tuesday night as its a 4 hour drive to Erica
10 Sep 2019
Eddie Guerin (Monkey21)
James (RiderID) wrote: Camping as well, but will be staying at Coopers Creek Campground Tuesday night as its a 4 hour drive to Erica
G'day James,
Thats not a bad idea depending on my schedule do you mind if i tag along im not overly fond of a 4hr drv then wheelin all day if you dont mind i will confirm tomorrow arvo
Cheers mate
10 Sep 2019
Trip Leader Trevor (Trevor56) Premium Member
Have just uploaded 3 files listing in order the tracks planning to do. All subject to change depending on track conditions/weather etc. Also have a couple of extras just in case.

Wednesday about 50k
Thursday about 60k
Friday about 90k to get back to the burbs. This is somewhat longer but some sections will be on good tracks/roads and are heading home. If time looks like getting away will take the most direct route home.

I will be staying at the Erica Hotel Tuesday night.
Paul as you have indicated, your staying at the hotel as well and I see you live/work Frankston/Dandenong so do you want to meetup and travel together to Erica?
I will be leaving from Chelsea Heights, probably around 3.30 -4 to be in Erica about 5.30-6.
I presume those camping will want to leave earlier so they can be well setup before dark, but quite happy to meet if they are travelling about the same time.
Cheers Trevor
10 Sep 2019
Eddie Guerin (Monkey21)
Looks like a great couple of days planned out Trevor
Looking forward to meeting everyone Wednesday morning
Cheers
11 Sep 2019
James (RiderID)
Eddie Guerin (Monkey21) wrote:
James (RiderID) wrote: Camping as well, but will be staying at Coopers Creek Campground Tuesday night as its a 4 hour drive to Erica
G'day James,
Thats not a bad idea depending on my schedule do you mind if i tag along im not overly fond of a 4hr drv then wheelin all day if you dont mind i will confirm tomorrow arvo
Cheers mate
Yeah that's fine
11 Sep 2019
Trip Leader Trevor (Trevor56) Premium Member
Paul,
if you have not already made a booking at the Erica hotel, they are booked out by Melbourne Water. I have just spoken to them, however the Caravan Park a short walk away and has cabins available.
I have booked one for myself
Cheers Trevor
11 Sep 2019
Paul Banjac (Paul HD Turbo)
Hi Trevor,
I'm sorry for a such a late notice but due to frigging work I have to withdraw. My apologies to everyone. To compensate I have a motel payed and booked in Moe for Tuesday night if someone wonts to use. Be ashamed to go to waste. Also have other 2 spots tentative booking as well. Call me on 0419870609 and I will send you details

Once again sorry guys was looking forward to having some R&R
Paul
12 Sep 2019
Trip Leader Trevor (Trevor56) Premium Member
Hi Paul,
bummer!
Could you please click the withdraw button. One of the ‘interested’ members may pickup your position and accomodation in Moe and tentative bookings.

Cheers Trevor
12 Sep 2019
Dario (CrawlingGQ)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Regrettably I'll have to withdraw. Sorry, hope you enjoy the trip.
13 Sep 2019
Paul Banjac (Paul HD Turbo)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Work commitments
14 Sep 2019
Eddie Guerin (Monkey21)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry Trevor im going to have to pull out of your trip..After a day in the bush today i have broken a front axle and wont get it sorted in time
Cheers
15 Sep 2019
Trip Leader Trevor (Trevor56) Premium Member
Another bummer
Hope you get it sorted soon.
And Jane Bunn has told as the weather will be fine this week

Cheers Trevor
15 Sep 2019
Trip Leader Trevor (Trevor56) Premium Member
Glenn
Are you travelling up tomorrow or wednesday morning?

Cheers Trevor
16 Sep 2019
Glenn B (Hanglider)
Trevor (Trevor56) wrote: Glenn
Are you travelling up tomorrow or wednesday morning?

Cheers Trevor
I'm planning on heading up tomorrow arvo, I'm currently on Holidays so already out on the road and will head towards Erica tomorrow arvo.

Cheers Glenn
16 Sep 2019
Trip Leader Trevor (Trevor56) Premium Member
Ok
Will give yourself and James a call when I'm close to Erica this afternoon.

Cheers
Trevor
17 Sep 2019
Glenn B (Hanglider)
Here is a link to the trip plan I put into Google Maps.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1rBUY66BZvrDMyIN-E8kgHKpUBcq420TB&usp=sharing
17 Sep 2019
James (RiderID)
I should be up around Erica some time after 5p if the traffic stays light
17 Sep 2019
Trip Leader Trevor (Trevor56) Premium Member
I have started a report on the trip in the forum section with some photos
Just waiting for the moderators to approve.
Trevor
21 Sep 2019
Trip Leader Trevor (Trevor56) Premium Member
Finally got day 1 published and now added some photos
Day 2 and 3 to come
Trevor
04 Oct 2019
Trip Leader Trevor (Trevor56) Premium Member
Done day 2 and 3
Enjoy
Cheers Trevor
05 Oct 2019
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TRIP COMPLETED

3 GOING, 4 Interested
3 adults
Trip Date
18-Sep-2019 (Wed) to 20-Sep-2019 (Fri)

Meeting Point
Erica Hotel - Erica
8:30 AM (Wed, 18-Sep-2019)