Wombat and Lerderderg State Forest MEDIUM

Wombat and Lerderderg State Forest, VIC
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Brandon (neighbours kid) and myself recently did a trip and thought it would great to lead our own excursion for 4wdtrip.com.  The tracks are open again in November and a trip to Wombat and Lerderderg will be great to wipe the winter cobwebs off the NIssan Patrol.  

 

The tracks we will be traveling are Holts Road, Nuggety Track, Radcliffe Track, Charcoal Track + a few others if time permits.  Thought we would stop for a long social lunch if the weather is kind, so bring a chair and some snags. Family and kids welcome.

 

Although I have listed no winch or recovery gear as mandatory - you will be required to drive a low range 4wd that must have either excellent All-terrain or mud tyres (stock road tyres will not cut it, sorry). There are some reasonably steep tracks, steps and boggy sections on these tracks so your vehicle needs to be a competent 4wd. You must have rated recovery points front and rear.  I do not recommend first time 4wders or P platers attempting this trip, ideally you will have some experience 4wding. If there is rain then the tracks do change but still do-able with good tyres.  This is not a wombat boghole run.  Finally, you will need an air compressor to re-inflate your tyres for the trip home.  

 

The above paragraph is intended for you to make an informed choice about both your & your vehicles capabilities and type of 4wding you like to do. 

 

Requirement

  • Rob (Bessiethebeast) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 ChildrenChecked-In (04-Nov-2017 13:27)
    80 Series 4.5 (1993 80 Series)
    • 33" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock

  • Isaac (BT50) I am first-aid qualified

    GOING
    Driver + 1 ChildrenChecked-In (05-Nov-2017 07:57)
    LC 200 (2018 LC200)
    • 30" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • John (2012patrol) I am first-aid qualified I have mechanic skills

    GOING
    Driver + 1 Adult + 2 ChildrenChecked-In (04-Nov-2017 15:04)
    Patrol (2012 Gu)
    • 34" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch
  • Stephan

  • Stephan (Dmop85)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (04-Nov-2017 11:19)
    3.0TD GU patrol (2000 Patrol)
    • 35" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Winch
  • Chris

  • Chris (L0wey)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (03-Nov-2017 15:56)
    07PAJVRX (2007 Pajero VRX)
    • 31" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch
  • Steven

  • 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
  • Mark

  • Mark (Spot62)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Porsche Cayenne V8 (2004 Cayenne)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
  • Nathan

  • Nathan (XJ_PIG)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Jeep JK Rubicon (2009 Wrangler Rubicon)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Andrew

  • Andrew (Kimmdogg)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    4.6 Litre MPI V8 petrol Wagon (1999 Range Rover P38 HSE)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch
  • Mat

  • Mat (shiny)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    TJ Wrangler (2005 Wrangler)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Aldo Sortino (CRUI5R)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    80 Series (1991 Landcruiser)
    • 35" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch
  • Don Clark

  • Don Clark (kmdc)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    4.5l petrol Landcruiser GXL (1999 LC105)
    • 2" Lifted
    • Winch
  • Neil

  • Neil (love24wd)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Nissan Patrol (2003 GU)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Craig (Pradoboy)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    150 diesel prado (2009 Prado)
    • 31" Tyres
  • Ben Howe

  • Ben Howe (Nacho) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 2 trips)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    hilux (2012 hilux)
    • 33" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Rob (robc)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    FJ (2015 FJ)
    • 2" Lifted
  • Jono

  • Jono (Driva hard)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    D22 (2004 Navara)
    • 33" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Winch
  • Rodney

  • Rodney (nissy patrol) Premium Member


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Nissan patrol (2002 patrol)
    • 35" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Ray (RoverRay)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Range Rover HSE 4.6 (1995 Range Rover)
    • 31" Tyres

Mark
Mark (Spot62)
Unfortunately I work some Sundays and at this time unsure if I be working. When it gets closer I will know and if any spots left I can confirm if able to go
08 Jul 2017
Daniel
Daniel (GUPATROL)
I would like to tag along. OH WAIT. I'm a p plater so I can't. How ridiculous is that, seriously mate, some p platers have a fair bit of experience. But I suppose to you fully license drivers always have better experience even if they have only been to the bush a handful of times.
08 Jul 2017
Simon (SBE)
Daniel (GUPATROL) wrote: I would like to tag along. OH WAIT. I'm a p plater so I can't. How ridiculous is that, seriously mate, some p platers have a fair bit of experience. But I suppose to you fully license drivers always have better experience even if they have only been to the bush a handful of times.
I imagine his point was you need to be experienced. Being a P Plater doesn't preclude you being experienced, and if you feel you can comfortably do what's described, go for it.

I doubt he meant offence.
08 Jul 2017
Trip Leader Rob (Bessiethebeast)
Daniel, next time please read what I wrote more carefully " I do not 'recommend' first time 4wders or P platers attempting this trip, ideally you will have some experience 4wding."

What I have written is in fact the opposite of what you have interpreted - what is written is two separate points. Point 1. clearly states that the trip is not 'recommended' for P platers or first time 4wders. After the comma then relates to..... Point 2. Anyone regardless of having a full licence or P plater must have 4wd experience in considering this trip as appropriate for them. Nothing in what I have written states you could not have joined the trip, I was simply offering advice and information.
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However, it should be noted your wording in your post does not inspire confidence of your personal maturity. As it stands the trip is now full.
08 Jul 2017
Trip Leader Rob (Bessiethebeast)
Gi-day all have joined or expressed interest in the trip to Wombat and Lerderderg Forests. To those who have expressed interest, generally as a trip gets closer people drop out making spots available for others to join, so keep an eye out for changes.

The tracks I have listed I know well but I am sure there are plenty I have also not heard of either and many unmarked tracks too. If any of you know other tracks in the area you would like to put forward I welcome any advice. I will be avoiding Anderson Mill Tk, however others like XL Link Tk, Diggers Tk and Matties Tk we may be able to fit into the day.

Looking forward to meet you all.

Rob
08 Jul 2017
Allan
Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Rob, you may have to change the date as all tracks you plan to drive are seasonal closures that dont reopen until November 2nd.
11 Jul 2017
Trip Leader Rob (Bessiethebeast)
Allan (allanmac) wrote: Rob, you may have to change the date as all tracks you plan to drive are seasonal closures that dont reopen until November 2nd.
Bugger!, Thanks Allan, For some reason I thought they opened the same weekend as daylight saving.

Sorry everyone, I will have to move the trip to - 5 November 2017 - sorry for any inconvenience.

Kind regards

Rob
11 Jul 2017
Trip Leader Rob (Bessiethebeast)
Change of trip date from 15 October to 5 November. Sorry, thought the tracks opened with daylight saving, but I was wrong, so I have had to change the date. My apologies far any inconvenience.
11 Jul 2017
Nick
Nick (offrdn60)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Unfortunatly Double booked
10 Oct 2017
Daniel
Daniel (YLDTRK)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: On honeymoon that weekend after date change of this event. Spewin
10 Oct 2017
Shane (haven fun)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: visitors turning up now
10 Oct 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Hi Rob
Just confirming, this trip going ahead as planned?
22 Oct 2017
Trip Leader Rob (Bessiethebeast)
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote: Hi Rob
Just confirming, this trip going ahead as planned?
Hi Thurstain, nice to hear from you. Yep all is good, should be a great day.
Looking forward to catching up with you on the day.
Rob
23 Oct 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Rob (Bessiethebeast) wrote:
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote: Hi Rob
Just confirming, this trip going ahead as planned?
Hi Thurstain, nice to hear from you. Yep all is good, should be a great day.
Looking forward to catching up you on the day.
Rob
Excellent. Yes should be a fun day! Wanted to do Charcoal track on my last tip up there but we ran out of time.
23 Oct 2017
Trip Leader Rob (Bessiethebeast)
Actually, I am hoping over lunch to pick your brains about the trip you ran into Wombat State a couple of months or so ago. I am pretty familiar with Lerderderg but not so much with Wombat and would love to retrace your steps another day.
23 Oct 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Yeah sure no worries. I might even run that trip again in a few months with skipping the initial easy part and start straight into the more fun part and cover more challenges. I had a chat with a few people and they shared some "secret" areas that if I'm lucky enough to find... will be an even better trip!
23 Oct 2017
James
James (RiderID)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Work commitments
29 Oct 2017
Rob (Bert-O)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry, other family plans have come up.
29 Oct 2017
Mick
Mick (Grey Ranger)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry but have to withdraw from trip also.
Suffered some mechanical damage from a trip yesterday which needs looking at.
29 Oct 2017
Trip Leader Rob (Bessiethebeast)
Just a note to say I am looking forward to meeting all the members who have joined up to go on this trip, I hope we have a great day. We will be meeting at the KFC Car park (opposite McDonalds) and departing at 9.30am so it is important to arrive a few minutes earlier. The UHF channel we will be using is 18. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.
31 Oct 2017
Greg
Greg (94_200TDi)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:
31 Oct 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Excellent, my truck is ready for some Wombat action!! Can't wait... been a while!

See you all there.
31 Oct 2017
Ben (Paj_swb)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Work commitments sorry.
02 Nov 2017
Trip Leader Rob (Bessiethebeast)
Hi Steve, not 100% sure, it will depend on how fast or slow the group travels. However, personally I would like to be heading home from Greendale sometime between 5pm and 6pm at the latest. This should get most people home well before dark I would have thought.
03 Nov 2017
John Flannery
John Flannery (johnonline1)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry guys L have just dine a fan belt on the patrol on the way home from work so I need to pull out of Sundays trip. Hope to see yous on the trail again have a great time.
Regards John
04 Nov 2017
Steve
Steve (blue rangie 304) Premium Member
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: hose split on radiator cant change it now to late
05 Nov 2017
Steve
Steve (blue rangie 304) Premium Member
sorry steven was hoping to catch up with you car was looked over yesterday on hoist but when i started her up this morning radiator fluid was underneath car looked at hoses and bottem hose had a small leak did not want to do trip incase it got worse or overheated or do a head gasket or even ruin a4wd trip with a car breaking down
05 Nov 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
What an excellent trip Rob! Huge success and you ticked a lot of tracks that were on my bucket list! Must say we probably did the better one out that way without hitting bog holes etc.. Loved the hill climbs and excellent challenges, nothing extreme just good driving!

Gotta find a time to go tyre shop and get a new tyre! Drove home all good, decided not to go with Steven and Chris as didn't want any dramas with the plugged sidewall.

Thank you again. Probably will post a trip up early next year and will combine the trip I led last time and some of the tracks we drove today.. will be awesome fun.

Was good to catch up with people I met before and nice to meet the new ones!
05 Nov 2017
John Flannery
John Flannery (johnonline1)
I think l,m going, l,m not to sure at the moment my wife is planning some holidays at the moment so l,m not to sure yet.
05 Nov 2017
Trip Leader Rob (Bessiethebeast)
Thank you to everyone for today, it was a great day meeting great people and now Lana, Brandon and myself know more people within 4wdtrip. I think I may have muddled peoples names up from time to time, I blame the early on set of Alzheimer's which also explains the couple of U turns, head scratching, while mumbling "I think we're heading in the right direction".

It was good to wipe the cobwebs off the Nissan, although the stories at lunch of submerged cars (Stephan), broken diffs and other mishaps Charcoal Tk was very tame in the dry. Mind you I did get the stink eye from Lana when I said "nope, this is the wrong way we have to back down and up the other side on Charcoal" followed by a resounding "whoo hoo" from Brandon in the back seat. Lana is still talking about Thurstain's "Licorice sticks" he used to repair his flat tyre.

Great bunch of folks, again thank you.
05 Nov 2017
Chris
Chris (L0wey)
Hi Rob,

Thanks for leading this trip. Congratulations on a terrific day. Enjoyed meeting everyone and the tracks were perfect for my skilll level.

Steven and I made it home, narrowly avoiding the 4pm track syndrome.

Thanks again
06 Nov 2017
Isaac (BT50)
Thanks Rob, twins and I enjoyed seeing some new tracks and getting out with a great bunch of people. Catch you all next time.
06 Nov 2017
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TRIP COMPLETED

7 GOING, 20 Interested
10 adults , 4 children (14 in total)
Trip Date
Sun, 05-Nov-2017

Meeting Point
KFC Car Park, Baccus Marsh
9:30 AM (Sun, 05-Nov-2017)

Organiser

Rob (Bessiethebeast)

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