Easy weekend trip to Walhalla EASY / MEDIUM

Walhalla, VIC
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** update: 17 May **



Friday (optional)




  1. Camp at Thompson Bridge camp (15 mins from Erica)



Saturday




  1. Meet at Erica town at 8am


  2. Air down at Coopers Creek Tk


  3. Bruntons Brige Rd (visit Bruntons Bridge and campground) -> This could be Sat camp 


  4. Head to Walhalla via Happy Go Luck Road


  5. Walhalla (quick stop) 


  6. Visit a flooded mine north of Walhalla (can't enter but we can see from outside, 10 mins walk) 


  7. Continue head north via Walhalla Road


  8. Down Beardmores Tk 


  9. Visit Thompson Dam


  10. Head north via Walhalla Road 


  11. Merringtons Road


  12. Donnellys Creek


  13. Visit Otool's Campground (Lunch) 


  14. Continue on Donnellys Creek Rd


  15. Army Tk


  16. Fultons Creek Tk


  17. Fulton Tk


  18. Back to Walhalla Road


  19. Aberfeldy River Camp -> This could be our Sat camp 


  20.  



Sunday




  1. To be discussed. Some may stay in Walhalla for their own tour. 





Weekend trip to Walhalla area to explore the amazing area. Walhalla is an old gold mine town with a lot of amazing history. The trip will be suitable for 4wders who are new to 4wding. There will be creek crossing, steep decent and ascent, and couple rocky sections. There are couple of campsites we can stay for the night. There will be drop toliets and plenty of firewood. 



 



You will need to be self-sufficient. We will fill up at Moe, and there will be around 70-100km offroad. You should not need jerry can but always good to bring if you are concern about your fuel consumption. Bring your own recovery gear and check your winch (if you have one) to make sure it's in working condition. It's unlikely that you will need a winch on this trip but be prepared for anything. 



 



I will have a quick briefing before the trip to ensure you understand the basic of 4wding. 



It will be an early start to get the most out of the day. Meeting at 7am in Moe. 





 







 







 




Requirement

  • Recovery Gear
  • Kelvin

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

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (17-May-2018 20:29)
    TREXGQ (1993 Patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Front Diff Lock
    • Winch
  • Naomi

  • Naomi (AbleBakerCharlie) I am first-aid qualified

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (18-May-2018 12:47)
    Dusty 120 Series (2006 Prado)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Navneet Saraswat (navneet108)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 Adult + 2 ChildrenChecked-In (18-May-2018 11:53)
    V8 (2017 Land cruiser Sahara)
    • 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • 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
  • Winston

  • 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
  • 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
  • Chris

  • 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

Kelvin
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Hi all looking forward to 4wding with you all. Now is time to prep your car and make sure it is in top condition. Although Walhalla is not too remote, it is still an area which RACV can't reach easily. The plan is to check out some easy tracks in the area and couple creek crossing. There will be plenty of time to take pictures and chill. Since Nav is new to 4wding I will take it easy to guide him in his brand new 200 series. Also if you coild bring a chainsaw it would be great. I will bring mine as well. Lets have a fun time. There could be scattered rain on Sat but it should be fine.
I will check in again closer to the date. Have a good one.
12 May 2018
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
I'm hoping I find some time this week to seal the snorkel on the Patrol.

How deep are the creeks?

As for RACV, I hope I won't need them after spending $3k repairs on the Patrol, it should be top shape. Winch works, brand new cooling system with water pump and hoses brand new, took it for a few test drives and all looks well... But it's a relatively new car for me but hopefully I ironed out most issues for a hassle free adventure!

Been nearly 2 years since I camped in the VHC, so I'm quite excited.
12 May 2018
Kelvin
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Most of the creek is around hub depth (30-40 cm), but again all creek crossing will be depending on how much rain it has received. I will cross them first so you know how deep they are. That's good, it's best to replace them before they go wrong in the bush (preventive maintenance).
12 May 2018
Winston
Winston (Winston_FJ) Premium Member
Steven (ReefMaster) wrote: Is Winston coming?
Nah mate i would've loved to but have commitments this weekend.
14 May 2018
Alex
Alex (TEQ-80) Premium Member
I'm good, thanks Steve :-)
15 May 2018
Navneet Saraswat (navneet108)
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote: I'm hoping I find some time this week to seal the snorkel on the Patrol.

How deep are the creeks?

As for RACV, I hope I won't need them after spending $3k repairs on the Patrol, it should be top shape. Winch works, brand new cooling system with water pump and hoses brand new, took it for a few test drives and all looks well... But it's a relatively new car for me but hopefully I ironed out most issues for a hassle free adventure!

Been nearly 2 years since I camped in the VHC, so I'm quite excited.
Hi Thurstain, I am a new member here and going on this trip. Just wondering what do you mean by "seal the snorkel". I am also getting snorkel fix on my Landcruiser petrol version by ARB Brighton, just want to know if I need to get something else to seal the snorkel?

Many thx, Nav
15 May 2018
Kelvin
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Navneet Saraswat (navneet108) wrote:
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote: I'm hoping I find some time this week to seal the snorkel on the Patrol.

How deep are the creeks?

As for RACV, I hope I won't need them after spending $3k repairs on the Patrol, it should be top shape. Winch works, brand new cooling system with water pump and hoses brand new, took it for a few test drives and all looks well... But it's a relatively new car for me but hopefully I ironed out most issues for a hassle free adventure!

Been nearly 2 years since I camped in the VHC, so I'm quite excited.
Hi Thurstain, I am a new member here and going on this trip. Just wondering what do you mean by "seal the snorkel". I am also getting snorkel fix on my Landcruiser petrol version by ARB Brighton, just want to know if I need to get something else to seal the snorkel?

Many thx, Nav
Hey Nav if its done by ARB Brighton you should be alright... they should know how to fit and seal it propely...
15 May 2018
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Navneet Saraswat (navneet108) wrote:
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote: I'm hoping I find some time this week to seal the snorkel on the Patrol.

How deep are the creeks?

As for RACV, I hope I won't need them after spending $3k repairs on the Patrol, it should be top shape. Winch works, brand new cooling system with water pump and hoses brand new, took it for a few test drives and all looks well... But it's a relatively new car for me but hopefully I ironed out most issues for a hassle free adventure!

Been nearly 2 years since I camped in the VHC, so I'm quite excited.
Hi Thurstain, I am a new member here and going on this trip. Just wondering what do you mean by "seal the snorkel". I am also getting snorkel fix on my Landcruiser petrol version by ARB Brighton, just want to know if I need to get something else to seal the snorkel?

Many thx, Nav
The snorkel is usually in 3 pieces joint by silicone hoses. Although that should be water tight just to be safe I like to put sikaflex around all the joints. If you keep moving in water, it should not get in but if you get stuck and it's not sealed with sikaflex or something similar it might suck in water.

If your getting yours fitted professionally, it should be sealed. However I would ask and make sure that they do, that way you know that it's safe.. Not assume your safe then you endup hydrolocking your engine in the middle of some river. However I'd expect ARB to do it correctly.

I'm just checking mine as it's a Nissan factory snorkel, and Nissan usually doesn't seal them as they aren't meant to be waterproof but as far as Nissan is concerned it's to suck in fresh air from up high... So no guarantee it'll be sealed. However looked at mine and there was some sealant but looks old and brittle, so worth me resealing it. It's a new car to me and I like to know and check everything as you can't trust the previous owner did the right thing.
15 May 2018
Kelvin
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Hi all, looks like a few will be meeting at Erica on Sat morning. If you do plan to do that, please let me know so I may as well camping on Fri night. If not, I will still meet up with others in Moe early morning.
15 May 2018
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Kelvin (TREXGQ) wrote: Hi all, looks like a few will be meeting at Erica on Sat morning. If you do plan to do that, please let me know so I may as well camping on Fri night. If not, I will still meet up with others in Moe early morning.
Join me and Steven at Coopers Creek for the Friday night!
15 May 2018
Naomi
Naomi (AbleBakerCharlie)
Kelvin (TREXGQ) wrote: Hi all, looks like a few will be meeting at Erica on Sat morning. If you do plan to do that, please let me know so I may as well camping on Fri night. If not, I will still meet up with others in Moe early morning.
Hi Kelvin, Happy to meet up at Erica :)
15 May 2018
Kelvin
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
ok guys, I will change the meeting point to Erica (general store) at 8am.
15 May 2018
Naomi
Naomi (AbleBakerCharlie)
[Private Message Sent] - If you are GOING, please check your inbox.
16 May 2018
Alex
Alex (TEQ-80) Premium Member
Steven (ReefMaster) wrote:
Alex (TEQ-80) wrote: I'm good, thanks Steve :-)
Haha how are u Alex?
Good, spewin' I wasnt quick enough to jag a spot.
Wallhalla is good albeit cold at this time of year.
Just reading the thread I heard Nissan snorlels leak from behind the Nissan badge on the base of the snorkel as they are only rivited on with no sealant, so might be worth sikaflexing it on. Although in over 30 years of 4wding I've never drowned a 4x4 (all without a snorkel) from Tassie to Cape York yet. Been worried a few times when water lapped the base of the windscreen and spurts up the gearlever boot though !
16 May 2018
Navneet Saraswat (navneet108)
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote:
Navneet Saraswat (navneet108) wrote:
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote: I'm hoping I find some time this week to seal the snorkel on the Patrol.

How deep are the creeks?

As for RACV, I hope I won't need them after spending $3k repairs on the Patrol, it should be top shape. Winch works, brand new cooling system with water pump and hoses brand new, took it for a few test drives and all looks well... But it's a relatively new car for me but hopefully I ironed out most issues for a hassle free adventure!

Been nearly 2 years since I camped in the VHC, so I'm quite excited.
Hi Thurstain, I am a new member here and going on this trip. Just wondering what do you mean by "seal the snorkel". I am also getting snorkel fix on my Landcruiser petrol version by ARB Brighton, just want to know if I need to get something else to seal the snorkel?

Many thx, Nav
The snorkel is usually in 3 pieces joint by silicone hoses. Although that should be water tight just to be safe I like to put sikaflex around all the joints. If you keep moving in water, it should not get in but if you get stuck and it's not sealed with sikaflex or something similar it might suck in water.

If your getting yours fitted professionally, it should be sealed. However I would ask and make sure that they do, that way you know that it's safe.. Not assume your safe then you endup hydrolocking your engine in the middle of some river. However I'd expect ARB to do it correctly.

I'm just checking mine as it's a Nissan factory snorkel, and Nissan usually doesn't seal them as they aren't meant to be waterproof but as far as Nissan is concerned it's to suck in fresh air from up high... So no guarantee it'll be sealed. However looked at mine and there was some sealant but looks old and brittle, so worth me resealing it. It's a new car to me and I like to know and check everything as you can't trust the previous owner did the right thing.
Thx for your response, hope to see you on Saturday
16 May 2018
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Alex (TEQ-80) wrote:
Steven (ReefMaster) wrote:
Alex (TEQ-80) wrote: I'm good, thanks Steve :-)
Haha how are u Alex?
Good, spewin' I wasnt quick enough to jag a spot.
Wallhalla is good albeit cold at this time of year.
Just reading the thread I heard Nissan snorlels leak from behind the Nissan badge on the base of the snorkel as they are only rivited on with no sealant, so might be worth sikaflexing it on. Although in over 30 years of 4wding I've never drowned a 4x4 (all without a snorkel) from Tassie to Cape York yet. Been worried a few times when water lapped the base of the windscreen and spurts up the gearlever boot though !
Yeah that's what I read too but upon further digging... It's mostly bullshit as the hole of the rivet is just big enough for the rivet and the rivet will fill the hole.. So it should not leak.. Plus that's like water over the bonnet height....
16 May 2018
Jamie Leslie
Jamie Leslie (Lestech-BT50)
Hi Guys,

Trip sounds great. I know the trip is full but if you would be happy for one more to tag along for the day I would greatly appreciate it. If not have a great day.

Cheers
17 May 2018
Zak
Zak (Uzooz) Premium Member
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Work commitments
Sorry guys
Have fun
17 May 2018
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Jamie Leslie (Lestech-BT50) wrote: Hi Guys,

Trip sounds great. I know the trip is full but if you would be happy for one more to tag along for the day I would greatly appreciate it. If not have a great day.

Cheers
Looks like a spot freed up mate.
17 May 2018
Jamie Leslie
Jamie Leslie (Lestech-BT50)
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote:
Jamie Leslie (Lestech-BT50) wrote: Hi Guys,

Trip sounds great. I know the trip is full but if you would be happy for one more to tag along for the day I would greatly appreciate it. If not have a great day.

Cheers
Looks like a spot freed up mate.
Hi Mate,

I would love to grab it if its available
17 May 2018
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Jamie Leslie (Lestech-BT50) wrote:
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote:
Jamie Leslie (Lestech-BT50) wrote: Hi Guys,

Trip sounds great. I know the trip is full but if you would be happy for one more to tag along for the day I would greatly appreciate it. If not have a great day.

Cheers
Looks like a spot freed up mate.
Hi Mate,

I would love to grab it if its available
Yeah mate just click the JOIN button at the top of the page, that will book you and and we'll see you at the meeting point..
17 May 2018
Jamie Leslie
Jamie Leslie (Lestech-BT50)
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote:
Jamie Leslie (Lestech-BT50) wrote:
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote:
Jamie Leslie (Lestech-BT50) wrote: Hi Guys,

Trip sounds great. I know the trip is full but if you would be happy for one more to tag along for the day I would greatly appreciate it. If not have a great day.

Cheers
Looks like a spot freed up mate.
Hi Mate,

I would love to grab it if its available
Yeah mate just click the JOIN button at the top of the page, that will book you and and we'll see you at the meeting point..
All booked in. Thanks. Can you please confirm the meeting point for me?
17 May 2018
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Jamie I think Kelvin changed meeting point to Erica General store at 8am, unless your camping Friday night?
17 May 2018
Kelvin
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Friday (optional)

Camp at Thompson Bridge camp (15 mins from Erica)
Saturday

Meet at Erica town at 8am
Air down at Coopers Creek Tk
Bruntons Brige Rd (visit Bruntons Bridge and campground) -> This could be Sat camp
Head to Walhalla via Happy Go Luck Road
Walhalla (quick stop)
Visit a flooded mine north of Walhalla (can't enter but we can see from outside, 10 mins walk)
Continue head north via Walhalla Road
Down Beardmores Tk
Visit Thompson Dam
Head north via Walhalla Road
Merringtons Road
Donnellys Creek
Visit Otool's Campground (Lunch)
Continue on Donnellys Creek Rd
Army Tk
Fultons Creek Tk
Fulton Tk
Back to Walhalla Road
Aberfeldy River Camp -> This could be our Sat camp
<Decision point>
Sunday

To be discussed. Some may stay in Walhalla for their own tour.
17 May 2018
Kelvin
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Just updated trip details. See details here
https://www.4wdtrip.com.au/trip.aspx?tripid=810
17 May 2018
Kelvin
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Jamie Leslie (Lestech-BT50) wrote:
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote:
Jamie Leslie (Lestech-BT50) wrote:
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote:
Jamie Leslie (Lestech-BT50) wrote: Hi Guys,

Trip sounds great. I know the trip is full but if you would be happy for one more to tag along for the day I would greatly appreciate it. If not have a great day.

Cheers
Looks like a spot freed up mate.
Hi Mate,

I would love to grab it if its available
Yeah mate just click the JOIN button at the top of the page, that will book you and and we'll see you at the meeting point..
All booked in. Thanks. Can you please confirm the meeting point for me?
Welcome jamie. You can either meet us in Erica at 8am on Sat or camp with us tomorrow night at Thompson Bridge camp.
17 May 2018
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Awesome plan Kelvin, keen as!
17 May 2018
Jamie Leslie
Jamie Leslie (Lestech-BT50)
Kelvin (TREXGQ) wrote:
Jamie Leslie (Lestech-BT50) wrote:
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote:
Jamie Leslie (Lestech-BT50) wrote:
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote:
Jamie Leslie (Lestech-BT50) wrote: Hi Guys,

Trip sounds great. I know the trip is full but if you would be happy for one more to tag along for the day I would greatly appreciate it. If not have a great day.

Cheers
Looks like a spot freed up mate.
Hi Mate,

I would love to grab it if its available
Yeah mate just click the JOIN button at the top of the page, that will book you and and we'll see you at the meeting point..
All booked in. Thanks. Can you please confirm the meeting point for me?
Welcome jamie. You can either meet us in Erica at 8am on Sat or camp with us tomorrow night at Thompson Bridge camp.
No worries I’ll meet you in Erica Saturday morning. Are we just meeting in the main strip
17 May 2018
Kelvin
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Jamie Leslie (Lestech-BT50) wrote:
Kelvin (TREXGQ) wrote:
Jamie Leslie (Lestech-BT50) wrote:
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote:
Jamie Leslie (Lestech-BT50) wrote:
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote:
Jamie Leslie (Lestech-BT50) wrote: Hi Guys,

Trip sounds great. I know the trip is full but if you would be happy for one more to tag along for the day I would greatly appreciate it. If not have a great day.

Cheers
Looks like a spot freed up mate.
Hi Mate,

I would love to grab it if its available
Yeah mate just click the JOIN button at the top of the page, that will book you and and we'll see you at the meeting point..
All booked in. Thanks. Can you please confirm the meeting point for me?
Welcome jamie. You can either meet us in Erica at 8am on Sat or camp with us tomorrow night at Thompson Bridge camp.
No worries I’ll meet you in Erica Saturday morning. Are we just meeting in the main strip
Yes near the general store
17 May 2018
Kelvin
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Hey guys best to fill up in Moe... not sure if Erica have fuel...
18 May 2018
Kelvin
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Hi all apologies... the new meeting place is in Erica at 8am... not 7am. We originally plan to meet in Moe at 7am.
18 May 2018
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Another awesome trip lead by our fearless leader Kelvin! What an amazing area so much offroading and such a beautiful location! Hope to explore more tracks around!

Just spent few hours at Walhalla, nice little town! Hope to see you all again soon, had a couple first timers which travelled really well on the tracks and the stock 200 series impressed us all!!

Also nav, if your interested in the Grampians trip, have a look here... If the days work out for you, join up!
https://www.4wdtrip.com.au/trip.aspx?tripid=813
20 May 2018
Jamie Leslie
Jamie Leslie (Lestech-BT50)
Hi All,

Just wanted to say thanks for a great day out on Saturday, I had a blast and will defiantly be looking at joining a couple of other trips. It was great meeting you all and thanks for the tips along the way.

Cheers
21 May 2018
Kelvin
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
[Private Message Sent] - If you are GOING, please check your inbox.
21 May 2018
Kelvin
Trip Leader Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Glad you all enjoyed the trip. Jamie and Nav did really well being new to 4wding. I must say it was one of the best route by far. Its got everything and if you can complete the route, you can drive 90% of the tracks in Vic. Hope to see you all again next time. Please help spread the word for 4WDTRIP. Cheers
21 May 2018
Naomi
Naomi (AbleBakerCharlie)
Thanks for as great trip Kelvin. Was good to meet you all. Hope to see you again out on the tracks :)
24 May 2018
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Made it ok with no side steps lol?
24 May 2018
Naomi
Naomi (AbleBakerCharlie)
Hahaha yeah, she went faster....no drag now 😂
24 May 2018
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
https://youtu.be/16XKZkipfO0

Quick video from some dash cam footage I had.
26 May 2018
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TRIP COMPLETED

6 GOING, 4 Interested
8 adults , 2 children (10 in total)
Trip Date
19-May-2018 (Sat) to 20-May-2018 (Sun)

Meeting Point
Erica
8:00 AM (Sat, 19-May-2018)

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Kelvin

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