Tallarook day trip MEDIUM / HARD

Tallarook, VIC
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Just a rerun for me of the tougher tracks at Tallarook. Taking in Phone and Steep Tracks plus a few others. Winch just be in good working order, clearance - would recommend 2"+, good tyres 33" minimum, suggest a locker or two. I'm on 35s and know of at least one spot I'll most likely need to winch. Recovery gear and rated points mandatory.

There are some tough sections but not too hard for intermediate drivers looking to step up to harder tracks.

Bring lunch and drinks for the day.

Requirement

  • Electric Winch
  • Recovery Gear
  • Winston

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

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (27-Apr-2018 09:03)
    TB48 Patrol GU6 ST-S (2008 Patrol)
    • 35" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Winch
  • Stephan

  • Stephan (Dmop85)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (27-Apr-2018 09:01)
    3.0TD GU patrol (2000 Patrol)
    • 35" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Winch
  • Jezza

  • Jezza (Redskinzero)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (26-Apr-2018 20:51)
    TD42T GU Coil Cab (2004 Patrol)
    • 35" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Marc

  • Marc (GONM4D) I have mechanic skills I had chainsaw training I had winch training Completed Proficiency training Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 2 trips)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (28-Apr-2018 07:58)
    GONM4D (2003 Patrol)
    • 3" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Sean

  • Sean (JeepJKU) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)

    GOING
    Myself only
    The JKU (2014 Wrangler JKU CRD)
    • 37" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Winch
  • Nathan

  • Nathan (SIKRUBI) I am first-aid qualified I have mechanic skills Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 2 trips)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (28-Apr-2018 04:46)
    JK Rubicon (2009 Wrangler)
    • 35" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Tim

  • Tim (UAV)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    79 Dual cab (2015 Landcruiser VDJ79 DC)
    • 35" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • 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
  • Kyle

  • Kyle (Loretta) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Lucy (1993 Landcruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front Diff Lock
    • Winch

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


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    80 Series 4.5 (1993 80 Series)
    • 33" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
  • Richard

  • Richard (rtexplora)


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

  • Freddy (Frenchy) I had chainsaw training Premium Member


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Nissan patrol GU (2004 Patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch
  • Joyce

  • Joyce (Joyce)


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

  • Austin (Defender90)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Defender 90 (2015 90)
    • 33" Tyres
    • Front & Rear Locker
  • Robin

  • Robin (Robin80series) I had winch training


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Gu td4.2 turbo ute (2002 patrol)
    • 37" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Winch

Winston
Trip Leader Winston (Winston_FJ) Premium Member
Good to see this fill quickly.

This is the Google maps pin for meeting point, it's right next to the southbound exit ramp off the Hume.

https://goo.gl/maps/EDCsdnaSkCG2
24 Mar 2018
Matthew
Matthew (discomatt)
Bugger another great trip I will be away for.
Steep is insane at the moment and I would say un drivable going up unless bone dry with massive tyres and twin locked with a bit of luck thrown in.
Phone never changes.
Dave, I noticed you have a D4 and stated as having front and rear lockers, I was unaware of anyone doing lockers for D3 or 4"s. I have a D4 3l as well as the D1 toy and would be very keen on getting some details on the lockers you have and how they affect the terrain response system.
25 Mar 2018
Richard
Richard (Papa_Bob)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Family commitments have come up so can’t make this one.
Have fun
16 Apr 2018
Jamie Hughes
Jamie Hughes (Italiandingo)
Hi Winston, do you have a rough estimate of finish time and location for this trip?
23 Apr 2018
Stephan
Stephan (Dmop85)
I see I'm the only poor bloke without lockers. I hope I don't hold the group back.
23 Apr 2018
Winston
Trip Leader Winston (Winston_FJ) Premium Member
Jamie Hughes (Italiandingo) wrote: Hi Winston, do you have a rough estimate of finish time and location for this trip?
Time - could be 3pm, could be 6pm. Depends how much driving vs winching happens. I did most of the tracks planned about a month ago with 2 other vehicles and we were done in maybe 4 hours. Finish will be on Ennis Rd which leads straight out to the Hume.
23 Apr 2018
Winston
Trip Leader Winston (Winston_FJ) Premium Member
Stephan (Dmop85) wrote: I see I'm the only poor bloke without lockers. I hope I don't hold the group back.
See how you go mate. Good lsd in the patrol, will help. But there's a couple of tracks that you'll definitely be winching. Make sure you check your winch this week.
23 Apr 2018
Kyle
Kyle (Loretta)
Likewise - another trip I’ll be away for. Next one gents!
23 Apr 2018
Jamie Hughes
Jamie Hughes (Italiandingo)
Winston (Winston_FJ) wrote:
Jamie Hughes (Italiandingo) wrote: Hi Winston, do you have a rough estimate of finish time and location for this trip?
Time - could be 3pm, could be 6pm. Depends how much driving vs winching happens. I did most of the tracks planned about a month ago with 2 other vehicles and we were done in maybe 4 hours. Finish will be on Ennis Rd which leads straight out to the Hume.
Thanks winston, i might hang back and camp the night
23 Apr 2018
Winston
Trip Leader Winston (Winston_FJ) Premium Member
Jamie Hughes (Italiandingo) wrote:
Winston (Winston_FJ) wrote:
Jamie Hughes (Italiandingo) wrote: Hi Winston, do you have a rough estimate of finish time and location for this trip?
Time - could be 3pm, could be 6pm. Depends how much driving vs winching happens. I did most of the tracks planned about a month ago with 2 other vehicles and we were done in maybe 4 hours. Finish will be on Ennis Rd which leads straight out to the Hume.
Thanks winston, i might hang back and camp the night
No worries. Several good campgrounds around. We will be airing up very close to Freemans.
23 Apr 2018
James
James (RiderID)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Unfortunately got the JK bogged in a deep hole, and kinda dont have a working transmission atm, still waiting on parts to get the transmission serviced
26 Apr 2018
Alisha
Alisha (Turbo Diesel)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Not experienced enough. And don't have lockers or know what they are. Just watched a few videos of phone track looked insane and fun. Have a great time.
26 Apr 2018
Winston
Trip Leader Winston (Winston_FJ) Premium Member
Bugger James. Another time.

No worries Alisha. Best to play it safe, the tracks planned are definitely for experienced drivers. And there really aren't any chicken paths on them either, or if there are it's the difference between still being hard and "are you insane?".
27 Apr 2018
Stephan
Stephan (Dmop85)
Winston (Winston_FJ) wrote: Bugger James. Another time.

No worries Alisha. Best to play it safe, the tracks planned are definitely for experienced drivers. And there really aren't any chicken paths on them either, or if there are it's the difference between still being hard and "are you insane?".
Well this fills me with confidence
27 Apr 2018
Jezza
Jezza (Redskinzero)
Wohoo. Can’t wait for tomorrow. A lot of tracks that I haven’t done yet in Tallarook so looking forward to it.
27 Apr 2018
Winston
Trip Leader Winston (Winston_FJ) Premium Member
Stephan (Dmop85) wrote:
Winston (Winston_FJ) wrote: Bugger James. Another time.

No worries Alisha. Best to play it safe, the tracks planned are definitely for experienced drivers. And there really aren't any chicken paths on them either, or if there are it's the difference between still being hard and "are you insane?".
Well this fills me with confidence
Don't worry. I'm doing it in an IFS vehicle. You've got a patrol. You'll be fine. Just make sure your winch is working fine this arvo.

Jezza, hopefully I show you some new ones mate.
27 Apr 2018
Corey
Corey (Paj083)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:
27 Apr 2018
Nathan
Nathan (SIKRUBI)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Gotta work. Money before fun. Next time fellas.
27 Apr 2018
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Stephan (Dmop85) wrote:
Winston (Winston_FJ) wrote: Bugger James. Another time.

No worries Alisha. Best to play it safe, the tracks planned are definitely for experienced drivers. And there really aren't any chicken paths on them either, or if there are it's the difference between still being hard and "are you insane?".
Well this fills me with confidence
Go the Patrol! And don't break it! So you can make it to wombat on Sunday.
27 Apr 2018
Jamie Hughes
Jamie Hughes (Italiandingo)
Jezza (Redskinzero) wrote: Wohoo. Can’t wait for tomorrow. A lot of tracks that I haven’t done yet in Tallarook so looking forward to it.
See you there Jezza!!
27 Apr 2018
Winston
Trip Leader Winston (Winston_FJ) Premium Member
Guys just to be clear about this trip, some of it will be tough but not ridiculously hard. It's nothing like some of the stuff at Cobaw.

I drove phone track at night maybe 6 weeks ago without the need for lockers (actually drove the first 3rd of it in 2wd. Wondered why I couldn't climb up a very basic step up... 🙄)

There's one track off Tehans 2 which is pretty nasty and can be optional as the go around to the top is very straightforward. Steep Track has several lines to pick from, overall is just a very rutted climb but good spotting will get you through.

Don't want to scare anyone off coming!
27 Apr 2018
Kyle
Kyle (Loretta)
Know I’m upset I’m not able to come with!
27 Apr 2018
Kyle
Kyle (Loretta)
Kyle (Loretta) wrote: Know I’m upset I’m not able to come with!
Now*
27 Apr 2018
Jezza
Jezza (Redskinzero)
Jamie Hughes (Italiandingo) wrote:
Jezza (Redskinzero) wrote: Wohoo. Can’t wait for tomorrow. A lot of tracks that I haven’t done yet in Tallarook so looking forward to it.
See you there Jezza!!
Sure will buddy. Got some new slippers to have a crack with so looking forward to it.
27 Apr 2018
Nathan
Nathan (SIKRUBI)
I assume we are meeting just after the freeway overpass?
28 Apr 2018
Winston
Trip Leader Winston (Winston_FJ) Premium Member
Yep
28 Apr 2018
Nathan
Nathan (SIKRUBI)
Cool. See ya there.
28 Apr 2018
Winston
Trip Leader Winston (Winston_FJ) Premium Member
Helluva day boys. Cheers for the company.

Keep an eye out for the repeat when the FJ is sorted.
28 Apr 2018
Marc
Marc (GONM4D)
Thanks mate great day
28 Apr 2018
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TRIP COMPLETED

7 GOING, 9 Interested
8 adults
Trip Date
Sat, 28-Apr-2018

Meeting Point
Start of Marchbanks Rd, Broadford
8:30 AM (Sat, 28-Apr-2018)

Organiser
Winston

Winston (Winston_FJ) Premium Member

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