Licola 4x4 Adventure (Grand final long weekend) EASY / MEDIUM

Licola, VIC

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This trip will be suitable for 4wders who have gain some experience and confidence in the past and would like some challenges to yourself and your vehicle.

 

The plan is to arrive on Fri night at Muttonwood Campground which is about 15 mins drive north of Licola. Before you enter Licola and just before you cross the bridge, veer right onto Tamboritha Road. Stay on Tamboritha Road for 15 mins until you see a sign post of Muttonwood Campground on your right. There are 2 entries of this camp. You can enter the either one of them. 

 

 

 

 

I will put up a 4WDTRIP banner to indicate the camp. 

 

On Sat, we will do Mt Margaret Track and continue onto Chromite Mine Track and finally onto B1 Track

The track should be relatively easy, with a few challenging section mainly with rocky terrain. There are some good lookout throughout the route and will have plenty of photo opportunity. We will complete the loop and possibly head back to Muttonwood Camp. You may want to leave your camp/tent as a base camp on Sat morning so you don't need to setup your tent/swag again. 

 

On Sun, we will head south towards to Licola and on the way, we will check out a few new tracks and helipad (POI) and they will loop back to Licola. 

 

Plan to finish the trip by 2pm on Sunday.

 

You will need good set of AT tyres, recover gear and working winch. 

 

Requirement

  • Electric Winch
  • Recovery Gear
  • Kelvin (TREXGQ) I am first-aid qualified Trip Leader - Level 6 (Completed over 83 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (29-Sep-2016 09:12)
    TREXGQ (1993 Patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Front Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Jason (FauxBogan) I am first-aid qualified I had chainsaw training Completed Intermediate training Trip Leader - Level 4 (Completed over 36 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (30-Sep-2016 10:28)
    Shadow (2020 Power Wagon 75th Anniversary)
    • 35" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Andrew (whipit) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 5 trips)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (29-Sep-2016 18:48)
    3.0 Diesel STX Navara (2012 Navara)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • John (JRP) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 3 trips)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (29-Sep-2016 18:52)
    79 series (2017 79 series)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Gary (poppyg)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (30-Sep-2016 13:21)
    4.5V8 diesel Landcruiser (2015 VDJ79R)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Ron (BachoCrusier) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 3 trips)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (29-Sep-2016 18:34)
    LC 105R, (1999 Land Cruiser 105R)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • David (DSPIES) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 6 trips)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (29-Sep-2016 20:41)
    Patrol (2004 Patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Steven (ReefMaster) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 5 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (15-May-2020 22:04)
    V6 (2012 Fj Cruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Winston (Winston_FJ) Trip Leader - Level 5 (Completed over 46 trips) Premium Member


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    TB48 Patrol GU6 ST-S (2008 Patrol)
    • 35" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Winch


  • Mike (Mike120)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Prado 120 d4d (2007 Prado 120 GXL D4D)
    • 31" Tyres
    • Winch

  • Sean (Seanrav)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Jeep JKU Rubicon 3.6l (2015 Wrangler)
    • 34" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Mick (Gosling1) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Hilux SR5 D4D (2010 Hilux)
    • 31" Tyres
    • Winch

Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Last time we did this we finished at 10 pm haha!! Ahh good memories!

Either way, great trip and awesome to gain a bit of experience! I'm gonna be on another trip or I'd probably join... Especially now that I got lift kit, underbody protection and a bit more experience!

Have fun guys.
08 Sep 2016
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote: Last time we did this we finished at 10 pm haha!! Ahh good memories!

Either way, great trip and awesome to gain a bit of experience! I'm gonna be on another trip or I'd probably join... Especially now that I got lift kit, underbody protection and a bit more experience!

Have fun guys.
Haha yes, that's why I specify that we Winch is required on this trip and you should have some experience already. It was my first time driving on that track last time, thus didn't know the condition. I will be better prepared this time.
08 Sep 2016
Winston (Winston_FJ) Premium Member
We will be only a couple of clicks south of you on Saturday. We'll be heading up the eastern end of Burgoyne's and heading down Mt Margaret over to Avon.
08 Sep 2016
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Winston (Winston_FJ) wrote: We will be only a couple of clicks south of you on Saturday. We'll be heading up the eastern end of Burgoyne's and heading down Mt Margaret over to Avon.
Awesome! Thanks for running the trip mate....
08 Sep 2016
Mike (Mike120)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:
09 Sep 2016
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Mark (Yarra_Ranger) wrote: Looking forward to meeting you Kelvin, sounds like a great trip.
LIkewise mate, feeling like going to a blind date :) hahahaha
10 Sep 2016
Andrew (whipit)
well I'm shattered Mark, here I was thinking you joined the trip to catch up with me haha looking forward to the trip, meeting Kelvin & the others too
11 Sep 2016
Steve (Nav4x4)
Hey kelvin would we be able to bring our camper trailer
11 Sep 2016
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Steve (Nav4x4) wrote: Hey kelvin would we be able to bring our camper trailer
Yes.. Muttonwood camp is big enough to fit your camper.
12 Sep 2016
David Terrance Sheppard (Dave's rx)
Gday kelvin look forward 2 meeting all i will get 2 muttonwood about 3pm on Friday try 2 keep good spot 4 all !
15 Sep 2016
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Dave Sheppard (Dave's rx) wrote: Gday kelvin look forward 2 meeting all i will get 2 muttonwood about 3pm on Friday try 2 keep good spot 4 all !
That would be awesome mate! .... Looking forward to meeting you too.
15 Sep 2016
Andrew (whipit)
Steven (ReefMaster) wrote: Is there camping fees at muttonwood?
don't think so....
http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/alpine-national-park/things-to-do/camping

Within the Alpine National Park bookings and fees apply only to the Falls to Hotham Alpine Crossing.
17 Sep 2016
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Alright guys/girls.... our Licola trip is fast approaching..... hopefully the weather will be better next week. Just a quick note to remind everyone to check your vehicle, recovery gear and winch. We will be travelling around Licola so it's not far from town but we won't have any mobile receptions on most part of the tracks.

I will ge there early on Friday. I will put up a 4WDTRIP sign at the entrance of the camp. Look out for the banner.
23 Sep 2016
Andrew (whipit)
sounds great Kelvin, just pre seasoning our new double swag & winch check... we plan to be there early afternoon Friday... can't wait!!
24 Sep 2016
Ron (BachoCrusier)
Hi Alan / All,

Looking forward to this long weekend.
My wife and i should be at camp around noonish on Friday.

Will you have enough chain saws?
25 Sep 2016
Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
I won't be there until 4ish.
25 Sep 2016
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
No worries Jase... for those who will arrive on Sat morning pls let me know. Otherwise I expect to see you on Fri afternoon/evening.
26 Sep 2016
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
I will upload the map and direction on Wed night.
27 Sep 2016
David Terrance Sheppard (Dave's rx)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry guy's but need 2 pull out got back from doing border track yesterday and have done a front seal on motor! NOT HAPPY!
27 Sep 2016
David Terrance Sheppard (Dave's rx)
Back on guy's mate can fix motor 4 me
27 Sep 2016
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Hi guys, I've just updated the trip details with the location of the camp ground. Let me know if you don't know how to get there.
It would be good if you can bring a bag of firewood to share. I will bring 2 bags. Just in case if we can't get any dry wood nearby and with the long weekend, it may get busy over there.
I will bring a chainsaw with me. If you have one, bring it too, just in case.
Just 2 more nights to go.... can't wait....
28 Sep 2016
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
If you would like to meet up somewhere on the way to Licola, I will be at maccas in Moe around 1pm on Friday. Let me know if you would like to join me.
28 Sep 2016
David Terrance Sheppard (Dave's rx)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Parts not come in 2 fix car 2 this avro so will pull out don't think i will get time ! P.s good luky with weather!
29 Sep 2016
Steve (Nav4x4)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry guys wife is still sick with flu thought
She would be better by now have fun
Will be a good trip
29 Sep 2016
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Hi guys
Unfortunately I will not have the 4wdtrip banner for this trip. So pls just see the Muttonwood campground signpost and find us there.
See you tomorrow.
29 Sep 2016
Andrew (whipit)
see you tomorrow, will bring my saw too and some wood
29 Sep 2016
Gary (poppyg)
I will see you all tomorrow morning about 8/8.30
30 Sep 2016
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Hi all, I've uploaded some photos of this trip. Once again, thanks for coming and I hope you enjoy my trip. Please help spread the word and if you can, run some trips for us. It's not a rocket science.
02 Oct 2016
Andrew (whipit)
Kelvin (TREXGQ) wrote: Hi all, I've uploaded some photos of this trip. Once again, thanks for coming and I hope you enjoy my trip. Please help spread the word and if you can, run some trips for us. It's not a rocket science.
Thanks Kelvin was a great trip 10 out of 10! and thanks also to all others on trip to everyone helped me out with advise and spotting, great bunch of 4wd'ers
03 Oct 2016
Gary (poppyg)
Thanks kelvin it was a great trip. It was great to meet new people and catch up with some old friends.
03 Oct 2016
Gary (poppyg)
By the way John I've seen some weird stuff and that seat is up there lol🍻
03 Oct 2016
Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
His Stool Stool. 😂
03 Oct 2016
Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Where are all the vids folks? ! Jump on Facebook, load them up and say 4wdtrip was there so kelvin gets them on his website and we can all see. I had a blast folks. See you all soon.
05 Oct 2016
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TRIP COMPLETED

8 GOING, 5 Interested
11 adults
Trip Date
01-Oct-2016 (Sat) to 02-Oct-2016 (Sun)

Meeting Point
Muttonwood Campground (North of Licola)
8:30 AM (Sat, 01-Oct-2016)

Organiser 4WD TRIP
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member

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