Dargo to Licola via Mount Stirling MEDIUM / HARD

Alpine National Park, VIC

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A BIG trip covering some of the best tracks around - roughly 280km +/- 20km from Italian Flat to Licola - almost entirely 4wd tracks.



 



I'll be at Italian Flat Campground Friday night; it's best if you are too.





We'll start bright and early on Saturday making our way to Wonnangatta Station via Crooked River and Tree Range tracks - 60km.





Sunday we'll head up Zeka Spur, King Billy, 16 Mile Jeep and Monument tracks to Craigs Hut then back down to Pikes Flat Camp for the night - 95km.



Monday we'll head over to Howqua or Jamieson for fuel via Steiners then make our way to Wrens Flat or beyond via Mitchells Track - 85km.



Tuesday we'll head to Licola via Mount Sunday, Middle Ridge and Glencairn road - 40km.



You must be experienced with a well setup tough 4x4 for this trip. This is a big trip so fuel is a major concern; be prepared. Fuel is approximately 200km into the trip, from Dargo. Dargo General Store, your last and most important fuel stop, is closed at 6pm Firday and opens again at 8am; we won't be going back to town in the morning and wasting an hour so make sure you fuel up before coming to camp. PLEASE check over your vehicle well in advance so you don't have to pull out a couple of days before the trip. I'll update this trip as the date gets closer and I'm open to route suggestions. I've attached the route for your reference.


Requirement

  • Electric Winch
  • Recovery Gear
  • 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 (02-Nov-2017 17:56)
    Shadow (2020 Power Wagon 75th Anniversary)
    • 35" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Danny (Bogg3d) I have mechanic skills Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 3 trips)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (03-Nov-2017 11:47)
    79 Single Cab (2015 LandCruiser)
    • 35" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Trina (TrinaH)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (02-Nov-2017 18:18)
    Tsakani (2008 Patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front Diff Lock
    • Winch

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

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (02-Nov-2017 19:11)
    LC 105R, (1999 Land Cruiser 105R)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • George (Dirty old lux) Premium Member

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (03-Nov-2017 09:22)
    Dirty old 60 series (1989 Landcruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Kelvin (TREXGQ) Trip Leader - Level 6 (Completed over 83 trips) Premium Member


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    TREXGQ (1993 Patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Front Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Cliff (PatrolGuy)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    TD42 Gq (1989 Maverick)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Chris (Milney) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Workhack ranger (2020 Ranger)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock

  • Richard (rtexplora)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    105 Series (2000 Landcruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Matt Glover (mattyglover)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Defender 130 (2009 Defender 130)
    • 35" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Ash (Rok80)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    80 Series (1992 Landcruiser)
    • 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

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


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    79 series (2017 79 series)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Joyce (Joyce)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Nissan Patrol GU (2010 Patrol GU)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Daniel (wj_dan) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 2 trips)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    grand cherokee (2013 wk)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
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21 Aug 2017
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Trip description
21 Aug 2017
Allan (Big Pig) Premium Member
Jase thanks for the invite, however I am on the short list for the Mt Cole trip which is only the Sat. and Sun. which suits me more as I am unsure if we get the Monday off at this stage, not to mention I will on the Robe trip 2 weeks earlier and that will be 4 days away from the family.
21 Aug 2017
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Allan (Big Pig) wrote: Jase thanks for the invite, however I am on the short list for the Mt Cole trip which is only the Sat. and Sun. which suits me more as I am unsure if we get the Monday off at this stage, not to mention I will on the Robe trip 2 weeks earlier and that will be 4 days away from the family.
It's all good; thanks for the heads - up. See you on the trails soon no doubt.
21 Aug 2017
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
I've added a list of invited people.
13 Sep 2017
Kyle (HJ61)
Hi Jason - would I be okay to sign up for this trip? Haven't got a locker yet, but my Cruiser is still pretty capable. Cheers.
02 Oct 2017
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Hi Kyle,
It's fine if you join as long as you still have mud tyres. See you soon.
02 Oct 2017
Kyle (HJ61)
Jason (FauxBogan) wrote: Hi Kyle,
It's fine if you join as long as you still have mud tyres. See you soon.
Cheers Jason - yes I have some relatively fresh muddies on it.
02 Oct 2017
Kyle (HJ61)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:
07 Oct 2017
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
It's good to see a few familiar and a couple of new faces on this trip. I've been wanting to do this trip for a while; it should be epic!
09 Oct 2017
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
I've updated the trip notes and added a .GPX file of the trip route. EPIC!
09 Oct 2017
Gary (poppyg)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: I have to work Monday . The boss cancelled our rdo
16 Oct 2017
Robin (Robin80series)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry guys ..have to work on monday..😕
17 Oct 2017
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
I'm sorry to see a couple of you go and happy to see some newbies join. I'm pumped for this trip. Please start going over your trucks if you aren't already. If you break down for something stupid, I will give you grief. 😅 The long range forecast calls for mediocre weather but I don't really care because it's always incredible up there. See you all soon.
21 Oct 2017
Joyce (Joyce)
Hi. I am really interested to join this trip. Are you able to accept another 1?
22 Oct 2017
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Hi Joyce, I've already posted one more position than I'd prefer. Sorry.
23 Oct 2017
Joyce (Joyce)
Jason (FauxBogan) wrote: Hi Joyce, I've already posted one more position than I'd prefer. Sorry.
No worries mate. Some other trips perhaps.
23 Oct 2017
Zak (Uzooz) Premium Member
Not long now
Very much 👀 forward to this trip I haven't started my car since our last trip 😂😂
Hopefully all good and nothing unexpected comes till then
I will most likely join Friday nite as well
26 Oct 2017
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
I've discovered there is no access to the very top of Mt Stirling until the end of Nov, so we'll do all but the last section I'd planned, putting us at Craigs Hut. We'll then head back down as planned.
29 Oct 2017
George (Dirty old lux) Premium Member
Jason (FauxBogan) wrote: I've discovered there is no access to the very top of Mt Stirling until the end of Nov, so we'll do all but the last section I'd planned, putting us at Craigs Hut. We'll then head back down as planned.
Hi Jason can we still get to Craig's hut somehow? I've haven't seen it, and would love to as we are so close to it, cheers George
29 Oct 2017
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Yep, we should be able to get to it easily. It's hardly out of the way at all.
29 Oct 2017
George (Dirty old lux) Premium Member
Jason (FauxBogan) wrote: Yep, we should be able to get to it easily. It's hardly out of the way at all.
Ok thx mate, I have been trying to get up there for years and never get the time, can't wait thx heaps Jason
29 Oct 2017
Zak (Uzooz) Premium Member
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Gotta work now
So sorry guys
02 Nov 2017
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
If everyone can please let me know if they're arriving Friday night or sat morn? We're leaving camp at 8.30-9 am (at the latest).
02 Nov 2017
Trina (TrinaH)
Jason (FauxBogan) wrote: If everyone can please let me know if they're arriving Friday night or sat morn? We're leaving camp at 8.30-9 am (at the latest).
Arriving Friday night lateish and will be raring to go by 8.20 Saturday! :)
02 Nov 2017
George (Dirty old lux) Premium Member
Jason (FauxBogan) wrote: If everyone can please let me know if they're arriving Friday night or sat morn? We're leaving camp at 8.30-9 am (at the latest).
Hi Jason I'll be there Friday evening about 6 hopefully mate, cheers George
02 Nov 2017
Ron (BachoCrusier)
Hi Jason Veronica and I are coming up Friday night, should be around 9 PM depending on traffic. See you then.
02 Nov 2017
James (Axis)
Hey Jason, have a great trip. Heading up there end of next week so am very interested in hearing any reports, especially on the depth of the Wongungarra river. Hope it's not too busy!!!
Cheers,
James
02 Nov 2017
Danny (Bogg3d)
Jason (FauxBogan) wrote: If everyone can please let me know if they're arriving Friday night or sat morn? We're leaving camp at 8.30-9 am (at the latest).
Hi Jason
I plan on being at camp Friday 8pm ish
Danny
03 Nov 2017
Danny (Bogg3d)
Danny (Bogg3d) wrote:
Jason (FauxBogan) wrote: If everyone can please let me know if they're arriving Friday night or sat morn? We're leaving camp at 8.30-9 am (at the latest).
Hi Jason
I plan on being at camp Friday 8pm ish
Danny
Hi Jason
Change of plans I will be staying at briagolong for the night and will meet you guys 8am at the camp site
03 Nov 2017
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TRIP COMPLETED

5 GOING, 9 Interested
7 adults
Trip Date
04-Nov-2017 (Sat) to 07-Nov-2017 (Tue)

Meeting Point
Italian Flat Camp Ground - Dargo
8:30 AM (Sat, 04-Nov-2017)