A Tour around Toolangi. MEDIUM / HARD

Toolangi State Forest., VIC

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Been a while since I've been out 4wding, and as the forecast for Sunday is fine & cool, thought I might head up to Toolangi to drive my usual loop. I have rated this trip as 'medium/hard' even though I suspect most tracks we drive will be dry, especially after the hot day on Saturday.

The day will be driving the majority of the well known tracks in the area where we will encounter some steep ascents/descents, ruts and some rocky sections. If you have a love for 'mud', do not join as we will be avoiding the muddy/bog hole tracks on the day.

To join this trip, you must have 4wding experience and vehicle must have the minimum requirements.

 

Tyres- 31" A/T or muddies as a minimum.

Winch preferred but not mandatory.

Basic recovery gear; snatch strap, shackles etc.

UHF Radio, either in car or hand held.

 

We will stop somewhere along the way for a quick lunch stop, so please bring your food/drinks etc. Plan is to be on our way home by 4-4.30pm in the afternoon.

PS: As per all my trips, if you have failed to 'check in' by midday on Saturday the 6th, you will be removed from trip and someone on the interested list will be given the opportunity to join.

Ensure you have enough fuel for the day. Fuel is available at Yarra Glen or our meeting place.

 

Any questions, feel free to ask.

 

PLEASE NOTE: MEETING POINT CHANGED TO UNITED SERVICE STATION MELBA HWY GLENBURN.

 

 

 

 

Requirement

  • Electric Winch
  • Recovery Gear
  • Allan (allanmac) I am first-aid qualified Trip Leader - Level 3 (Completed over 30 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (05-Jan-2018 09:48)
    NL Pajero GLS (1998 NL)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Naomi (AbleBakerCharlie) I am first-aid qualified

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (05-Jan-2018 20:19)
    Dusty 120 Series (2006 Prado)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Hash (95 Hash)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (05-Jan-2018 14:58)
    4.2 Patrol GQ (1993 Patrol)
    • 36" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Front Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Damien (105_cruiser) I have mechanic skills

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (05-Jan-2018 11:53)
    HDJ105 landcruiser FTE (1999 Landcruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Matt (Outrage) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (05-Jan-2018 11:39)
    4.5 GU Patrol (2000 Patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Matthew (discomatt) I am first-aid qualified I have mechanic skills Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 7 trips)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (05-Jan-2018 09:54)
    V8 discovery with a couple of modds (1996 Discovery)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Damo (Midnightmods) I have mechanic skills

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (06-Jan-2018 15:08)
    JKU rubicon (2015 Wrangler)
    • 35" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Luke Watt (Apples) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Ranger (2016 PX Ranger)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Matt Glover (mattyglover)


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

  • Jason (Allterrain2000) Completed Proficiency training


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Landcruiser 200 (2016 Landcruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Alexander (ENDGME)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Volkswagen touareg tdi (2005 Touareg)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted



  • Greame (Graymack)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Gu patrol 3.0 crd (2008 Gu patrol)
    • 35" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Front Diff Lock
    • Winch


Denise (Tankandi)
Hi, was wondering if anyone has a spare seat in their car i can tag along with? New to the sport and keen to be a passenger before i skilled up to do it on my own.
02 Jan 2018
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Well that filled quickly.

Denise, hopefully someone will offer to have you as a passenger. Unfortunately I dont take them unless they are prepared to put up with me smoking all day...lol
02 Jan 2018
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Hash, noticed on your profile pic you like mud, so hope you wont be disappointed with this trip as we wont be driving the muddy tracks this trip.
02 Jan 2018
Roland (Baldrik)
Mount disappointment had PLENTY of mud. Very surprising at this time of year.
02 Jan 2018
Roland (Baldrik)
Allan (allanmac) wrote: Well that filled quickly.

Denise, hopefully someone will offer to have you as a passenger. Unfortunately I dont take them unless they are prepared to put up with me smoking all day...lol
I will have a spare seat but put me at the bottom of the list as I think Denise would benefit from having an experienced driver as a guide rather than someone with brown coloured pants.
02 Jan 2018
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Geez Roland, a big day for you from Golden Square. Am sure we can help Denise out if she wants to come.
02 Jan 2018
Roland (Baldrik)
Not as bad as meeting in Warburton and 9.30 is decent.
02 Jan 2018
Hash (95 Hash)
Allan (allanmac) wrote: Hash, noticed on your profile pic you like mud, so hope you wont be disappointed with this trip as we wont be driving the muddy tracks this trip.
Haha got it all out of my system withing last few months and cleaning the radiator was a pain so yeah I'm happy with no mud bud 😉😊
03 Jan 2018
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Roland, have sent you a private message.
03 Jan 2018
Matt Glover (mattyglover)
Which tracks you planning on doing?
03 Jan 2018
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
PLEASE NOTE; MEETING POINT CHANGE TO GLENBURN SERVICE STATION (UNITED)
03 Jan 2018
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Reason for change is that I have altered the route plan as the 2 tracks we were going to drive up at the start of the day will be a real struggle for vehicles without lockers and mud tyres. As a result, they will be the last 2 tracks of the day, driving down. That's if all goes to plan.
03 Jan 2018
Jarrad Smith (JS_Ranger)
Allan (allanmac) I've sent you a Private Message. Please check your inbox.
03 Jan 2018
Stephan (Dmop85)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:
03 Jan 2018
Greg (94_200TDi)
If another spot opens could you let me know. Was planning on heading in via Two Hills rd. Aiming at Martins track, Campsite etc. Was going on my own from Shepparton but would love to tag along if possible.
03 Jan 2018
Matthew (discomatt)
Denise (Tankandi) wrote: Hi, was wondering if anyone has a spare seat in their car i can tag along with? New to the sport and keen to be a passenger before i skilled up to do it on my own.
I will have a spare seat, can meet you in Yarra Glen, leave your car there and drop you back at the end of the day if you want.
I am a non smoker if that makes any difference.

Allan, are we tackling any challenging tracks or just a nice cruise ?
And are you stopping for the standard coffee and breaky ?
05 Jan 2018
Matthew (discomatt)
Also to all those attending, remember to check in....
05 Jan 2018
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Nice of you to offer Denise a ride Matt. Yes, I will be stopping at Yarra Glen by 8.15am for my usual coffee etc. As it will be dry, nothing too hard Matt, just the usual suspects, Martins, Campsite, Lyndalls or Luke Ck, part of Aeroplane, Downies & down Blowhard/Cockpit is the basic plan at this stage.
05 Jan 2018
Matt Glover (mattyglover)
Allan (allanmac) wrote: Nice of you to offer Denise a ride Matt. Yes, I will be stopping at Yarra Glen by 8.15am for my usual coffee etc. As it will be dry, nothing too hard Matt, just the usual suspects, Martins, Campsite, Lyndalls or Luke Ck, part of Aeroplane, Downies & down Blowhard/Cockpit is the basic plan at this stage.
When I was up there a few weeks ago - the northern end of Downies Spur had the gate WELDED shut. It might be different now - this is just a heads up. We were there not long after all the tracks were scheduled for reopening.
05 Jan 2018
Denise (Tankandi)
Matthew (discomatt) wrote:
Denise (Tankandi) wrote: Hi, was wondering if anyone has a spare seat in their car i can tag along with? New to the sport and keen to be a passenger before i skilled up to do it on my own.
I will have a spare seat, can meet you in Yarra Glen, leave your car there and drop you back at the end of the day if you want.
I am a non smoker if that makes any difference.

Allan, are we tackling any challenging tracks or just a nice cruise ?
And are you stopping for the standard coffee and breaky ?
That would be amazing. Thanks Matt.

Where and when at Yarra Glen do you have in mind?
05 Jan 2018
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Matt Glover (mattyglover) wrote:
Allan (allanmac) wrote: Nice of you to offer Denise a ride Matt. Yes, I will be stopping at Yarra Glen by 8.15am for my usual coffee etc. As it will be dry, nothing too hard Matt, just the usual suspects, Martins, Campsite, Lyndalls or Luke Ck, part of Aeroplane, Downies & down Blowhard/Cockpit is the basic plan at this stage.
When I was up there a few weeks ago - the northern end of Downies Spur had the gate WELDED shut. It might be different now - this is just a heads up. We were there not long after all the tracks were scheduled for reopening.
Thanks for that info re; Downies Matt. Greatly appreciated.
05 Jan 2018
Matthew (discomatt)
Denise (Tankandi) wrote:
Matthew (discomatt) wrote:
Denise (Tankandi) wrote: Hi, was wondering if anyone has a spare seat in their car i can tag along with? New to the sport and keen to be a passenger before i skilled up to do it on my own.
I will have a spare seat, can meet you in Yarra Glen, leave your car there and drop you back at the end of the day if you want.
I am a non smoker if that makes any difference.

Allan, are we tackling any challenging tracks or just a nice cruise ?
And are you stopping for the standard coffee and breaky ?
That would be amazing. Thanks Matt.

Where and when at Yarra Glen do you have in mind?
I will meet you in the car park on the LH side of the main road at the park opposite the supermarket. Basically head from Lilydale go through town and it is at the end of the shopping strip, white Discovery 1 and a blue Pajero will be there 8.30 will leave by 8.45 call me if any issues 0416 207 008
05 Jan 2018
Denise (Tankandi)
Perfect.
0413 302 233 if anything changes, otherwise meet you at the above location at 8.30ish.
Cheers.
05 Jan 2018
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
I will be stopping at the bakery next to IGA, opposite McKenzie Reserve, for breakfast/get lunch etc, so feel free to drop in if you are passing through Yarra Glen. My plan is to be there about 8ish to leave no later than 8.45 to get to meeting point at Glenburn.

Thanks to those who have already checked in; still 2 to do so.
05 Jan 2018
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
There maybe a spot available as one of the attendees has failed to 'check in' to confirm that he is coming. Hopefully he does in the next hour.
06 Jan 2018
Damo (Midnightmods)
I would love to come if a spot opens
06 Jan 2018
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
1 spot available as unfortunately I had to remove a member who failed to 'check in' to confirm their attendance by the stipulated time.

Some may find this harsh, but it is a pre requisite on all my trips as in the early days of running trips had people who failed to check in then did not turn up on the day.
06 Jan 2018
Matthew (discomatt)
Nice mix of cars and all capable which is a bonus, looking forward to it, see you all in the morning.
Anyone else meeting at Yarra Glen?
06 Jan 2018
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Yes, should be a good day. As well as the usual crew of the 2 Matts, it will good to catch up with Naomi & Damien again and meet Hash, Denise & Damo for the 1st time.

Looking forward to seeing Matt's (Outrage) new whiz bang camera set up in his Pootrol.

Think it is just you, Denise and me at Yarra Glen Matt, and as I mentioned earlier, I will be at the bakery next to the IGA. See you all in the morning and please be at Glenburn servo by 9.30am at the latest.
06 Jan 2018
Hash (95 Hash)
See you guys tomorrow 👍
06 Jan 2018
Naomi (AbleBakerCharlie)
Allan (allanmac) wrote: I will be stopping at the bakery next to IGA, opposite McKenzie Reserve, for breakfast/get lunch etc, so feel free to drop in if you are passing through Yarra Glen. My plan is to be there about 8ish to leave no later than 8.45 to get to meeting point at Glenburn.

Thanks to those who have already checked in; still 2 to do so.
See you at the bakery in the morning Allan
06 Jan 2018
Denise (Tankandi)
Allan (allanmac) wrote: Well that filled quickly.

Denise, hopefully someone will offer to have you as a passenger. Unfortunately I dont take them unless they are prepared to put up with me smoking all day...lol
hey, thanks for the offer. no idea why I didn't get an email notification on this message. got a ride now with matt, but thanks anyways.
see you tomorrow. may try to get to breaky but not really a morning person.
cheers,
06 Jan 2018
Denise (Tankandi)
Roland (Baldrik) wrote:
Allan (allanmac) wrote: Well that filled quickly.

Denise, hopefully someone will offer to have you as a passenger. Unfortunately I dont take them unless they are prepared to put up with me smoking all day...lol
I will have a spare seat but put me at the bottom of the list as I think Denise would benefit from having an experienced driver as a guide rather than someone with brown coloured pants.
hey, sorry didn't get an email notification regarding this message. wouldn't have worried me as long as the brown colored pants aren't mind.
see you tomorrow.
06 Jan 2018
Roland (Baldrik)
Denise (Tankandi) I've sent you a Private Message. Please check your inbox.
06 Jan 2018
Matt (Outrage)
Another great trip as usual Al, good tracks and good to meet some more people, thanks again.

Those cameras wouldn't be that good for recording either, very wide angle lens so things become small without much distance away.
07 Jan 2018
Denise (Tankandi)
Great fun boys and girls. And was nice to meet everyone. Some photos taken and uploaded from my phone now in the Photos section.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend
07 Jan 2018
Trip Leader Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Hope you enjoyed the day folks. Had a quick look at the photos & videos I took, some good ones, and will put up a report in the forum section in the next few days.
08 Jan 2018
Damo (Midnightmods)
Great to meet everyone and had a great first trip.
Thanks for leading Allan
08 Jan 2018
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TRIP COMPLETED

7 GOING, 8 Interested
8 adults
Trip Date
Sun, 07-Jan-2018

Meeting Point
United Service Station Melba Hwy Glenburn
9:30 AM (Sun, 07-Jan-2018)

TRIP FULL