Snow Trip for the kids (Mothers day) EASY / MEDIUM

Matlock, VIC

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This is one for the kids and our wives (although anyone is welcome) on Mothers day. There are some wonderful (free) spots 35 minutes past Lake Mountain toward Matlock that provide for our own private toboggan runs. We will be taking our 3-year old for some fun.  The intention is not to travel tracks all day. Assuming the forcast is correct (snow to 800m on Sunday) then we will likely pick one or two spots (hills) to park on for a few hours and watch the kids have a ball along with a snowy Mothers day picnic. If the snow is too light for tobogganing then 'Plan-B' will be to 4WD to Matlock Tower and around Corn Hill Track (this will require Hi/Low range 4WD's).  If yo dont have a Toboggan, they can be can be hired from Marysville, otherwise bring the plastic lid off a large storage container.   Like I said, this is more for the kids and a Mothers day picnic but is open to anyone if you just want to experience driving in the snow in easy conditions.

Call me if you want to know more-  Tony 0419-550-017

Requirement

  • Tony (le Dakar) I am first-aid qualified I have mechanic skills Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 3 trips)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 Adult + 1 Children + 1 InfantsChecked-In (08-May-2015 12:27)
    GU Patrol 4.8 (2004 GU Patrol)
    • 35" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Nichole Rose (nrose_hilux)

    GOING
    Driver + 3 ChildrenChecked-In (29-Jun-2015 18:23)
    Toyota Hilux (2006 Hilux)
    • 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Craig (Craigo) I am first-aid qualified

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (10-May-2015 07:27)
    Prado 120 v6 (2006 Prado gxl)
    • 30" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Aarish (riish)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    GU TB45 (1998 Patrol)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted

Aarish (riish)
Was planning on heading up around the Mt Matlock/Selma area on Sunday, might see you out there!
08 May 2015
Trip Leader Tony (le Dakar)
No problem. I don't think we will be going further than Matlock itself. If the weather is ordinary, we may end up at the picnic table (and toilets) at Matlock for lunch. Cheers Aarish.
08 May 2015
Martin (socal1112)
Hi all. No mothers or kids on this bus so happy to give our place away if the trip fills and others may miss out. Otherwise, see you Sunday morning. Marty and Liz.
08 May 2015
Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Hope you guys get some snow, fingers crossed.
08 May 2015
Craig (Craigo)
No kids or mums here, just looking forward to a drive
08 May 2015
Trip Leader Tony (le Dakar)
No problems Craig. Please keep in mind, we wont be driving around. From Marysville we will be finding a vacant snowy area on the side of the main road to Matlock and pulling over for a Mothers day picnic and let the kids toboggan in the snow. After-which we will likely be heading back home. This will be mostly a picnic day with very little driving.
08 May 2015
Martin (socal1112)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry, have had to change plans. Still going but we will have to leave later in the day. Have a great day everyone.
09 May 2015
Craig (Craigo)
Weather not looking good for snow , might just be muddy
09 May 2015
Trip Leader Tony (le Dakar)
I think we will have snow falling on us tomorrow. Question is whether there is enough for the kids to toboggan in.
I have mapped out a few tracks for Plan-B if the snow isn't deep enough for the kids. Regards- Tony.
09 May 2015
Troy (Dawizard)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Tony, big issues at home with Yr11 homework not getting done...... Will speak with you on Monday. Not happy
09 May 2015
Trip Leader Tony (le Dakar)
No problems Troy. I understand. Will always be other trips coming up. Take care.
09 May 2015
David Terrance Sheppard (Dave's rx)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Hangover
10 May 2015
Scott (Stonekillerz)
Just wondering how the trip went?
10 May 2015
Trip Leader Tony (le Dakar)
Not a single flake of snow Scott. Have a quick read of the trip report.
Take care.
11 May 2015
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TRIP COMPLETED

3 GOING, 1 Interested
4 adults , 4 children , 1 infant (9 in total)
Trip Date
Sun, 10-May-2015

Meeting Point
Beachworth Bakery- Healsville
9:00 AM (Sun, 10-May-2015)