Victorian High Country Explore, super casual, first time leader! MEDIUM

Starting Around Omeo, VIC

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I was planning on a solo tour of the High Country, but then thinking......why don’t I see if others want to join in? 

So, I’ll put it out there.....

Im by no means an expert in leading a trip or being super organised for something like this, so

if your wanting to assist during this trip, I am cool with as much help as possible. Happy to make group calls on what to see, not really keen on being the only one making calls on where to go for the day....

I was aiming to to a big loop to Mt Pinnabar and then down around back to Omeo, then head across towards the Dargo area, seeing what’s to see, visiting huts along the way, finding cool camps. Finding the tracks that don’t get driven as much. It will be  casual trip through the bush. If you want to see something, we can do that too. Each day we pull the maps out and plan a course and try to follow it as best we can. 

Due to the extended length of the trip, if you want to stay for a few days then head off, that’s super cool too. Or if you want to join in mid week, we can plan to meet up..

 

Requirement

  • Recovery Gear
  • Mark (Tennismark) I am first-aid qualified Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 2 trips)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (18-May-2018 10:02)
    The Burger 4.5 (1999 Landcruiser 100 series)
    • 33" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

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

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (18-May-2018 13:16)
    79 Single Cab (2015 LandCruiser)
    • 35" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Hoddz (Hoddz) I am first-aid qualified

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (18-May-2018 20:03)
    80 Series 4.2 Diesel Turbo (1992 HDJ80R GXL)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Matt Glover (mattyglover)


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

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    gu (1977 L)
    • 29" Tyres

  • Berk (bjm74) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 2 trips)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    My Trite (2012 Triton)
    • 31" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch


Trip Leader Mark (Tennismark)
Good to have you come along, Danny. Happy for any input to this trip too. Do you plan for a few days or all of next week too?
Should be frosty but a fun trip as tracks could be a challenge.
11 May 2018
Danny (Bogg3d)
Mark (Tennismark) wrote: Good to have you come along, Danny. Happy for any input to this trip too. Do you plan for a few days or all of next week too?
Should be frosty but a fun trip as tracks could be a challenge.
Hi Mark
At this stage I am planning on 3 to 4 days
Yes I recon it will be cold but nothing warm clothes and a good fire won’t fix
I am sure we won’t run out of good tracks
11 May 2018
Trip Leader Mark (Tennismark)
Danny (Bogg3d) wrote:
Mark (Tennismark) wrote: Good to have you come along, Danny. Happy for any input to this trip too. Do you plan for a few days or all of next week too?
Should be frosty but a fun trip as tracks could be a challenge.
Hi Mark
At this stage I am planning on 3 to 4 days
Yes I recon it will be cold but nothing warm clothes and a good fire won’t fix
I am sure we won’t run out of good tracks
Awesome stuff. Should be great and guessing we shall have the place to ourselves
11 May 2018
Trip Leader Mark (Tennismark)
Mark (Tennismark) wrote:
Danny (Bogg3d) wrote:
Mark (Tennismark) wrote: Good to have you come along, Danny. Happy for any input to this trip too. Do you plan for a few days or all of next week too?
Should be frosty but a fun trip as tracks could be a challenge.
Hi Mark
At this stage I am planning on 3 to 4 days
Yes I recon it will be cold but nothing warm clothes and a good fire won’t fix
I am sure we won’t run out of good tracks
Awesome stuff. Should be great and guessing we shall have the place to ourselves
If you have any area that you wouldn’t mind checking out, let me know and let’s do it....
I’ll post through a rough plan I had once I get my map out...
11 May 2018
Trip Leader Mark (Tennismark)
Very roughly planned tracks I was thinking about from Omeo are..
Misery Road to the hut to Mount Misery.
Misery trail, to Buckwonh Hut, Mount Murphy.
Down Mount Hope road towards Buena road and take towards Mount Hope., which can lead to Mount Gibbo. This then carries onto Mt Pinnabar. Could camp up there or head for shelter in a hut.
Gibson’s Hut, Mt Bouebuck, Lind lodge hut, six mile ridge track down toward Omeo. Mt Sasafras along Pheasant creek track ...not sure how long this will take but leads us back towards Omeo and then we can head across towards Dargo.

Plans can change at anytime and these are not hand fixed must do....very open to see what weather we have and track conditions.
11 May 2018
Berk (bjm74)
G'day Mark, am keen to join in for a couple of days but would most likely be towards the end of your trip. Are you thinking of locking any days down to a particular camp site to meet up at?
Cheers,
Berk
11 May 2018
Trip Leader Mark (Tennismark)
Berk (bjm74) wrote: G'day Mark, am keen to join in for a couple of days but would most likely be towards the end of your trip. Are you thinking of locking any days down to a particular camp site to meet up at?
Cheers,
Berk
I haven’t got that far into my planning as yet,it’s all pretty open. But I’m sure we could meet up somewhere if I know what day your looking at joining. We would be coming across from Omeo towards the Dargo region I think, so could meet somewhere around there or somewhere that suits you...
11 May 2018
Hoddz (Hoddz)
Mark (Tennismark) wrote: Very roughly planned tracks I was thinking about from Omeo are..
Misery Road to the hut to Mount Misery.
Misery trail, to Buckwonh Hut, Mount Murphy.
Down Mount Hope road towards Buena road and take towards Mount Hope., which can lead to Mount Gibbo. This then carries onto Mt Pinnabar. Could camp up there or head for shelter in a hut.
Gibson’s Hut, Mt Bouebuck, Lind lodge hut, six mile ridge track down toward Omeo. Mt Sasafras along Pheasant creek track ...not sure how long this will take but leads us back towards Omeo and then we can head across towards Dargo.

Plans can change at anytime and these are not hand fixed must do....very open to see what weather we have and track conditions.
Huts will be the go for sure!!(and lots of scotch) Expect snow and more snow!!
11 May 2018
Alex (AlexPatrol)
Got some enjoyable tracks listed, Mt Gibbo is a fav of mine, great views, Misery trail is one I'd like to do again with snow cover and the grass camp at Buckwong is a great spot to camp and waist some time next to the stream, lots of small trout in there. Last time I was there I had horses walking all around the place. Enjoy!, cheers.
11 May 2018
Trip Leader Mark (Tennismark)
Hoddz (Hoddz) wrote:
Mark (Tennismark) wrote: Very roughly planned tracks I was thinking about from Omeo are..
Misery Road to the hut to Mount Misery.
Misery trail, to Buckwonh Hut, Mount Murphy.
Down Mount Hope road towards Buena road and take towards Mount Hope., which can lead to Mount Gibbo. This then carries onto Mt Pinnabar. Could camp up there or head for shelter in a hut.
Gibson’s Hut, Mt Bouebuck, Lind lodge hut, six mile ridge track down toward Omeo. Mt Sasafras along Pheasant creek track ...not sure how long this will take but leads us back towards Omeo and then we can head across towards Dargo.

Plans can change at anytime and these are not hand fixed must do....very open to see what weather we have and track conditions.
Huts will be the go for sure!!(and lots of scotch) Expect snow and more snow!!
I’m good with that. So far I have another car joining us too. He will meet us in Omeo.
11 May 2018
Trip Leader Mark (Tennismark)
Alex (AlexPatrol) wrote: Got some enjoyable tracks listed, Mt Gibbo is a fav of mine, great views, Misery trail is one I'd like to do again with snow cover and the grass camp at Buckwong is a great spot to camp and waist some time next to the stream, lots of small trout in there. Last time I was there I had horses walking all around the place. Enjoy!, cheers.
That’s awesome to hear. I haven’t done any of those trails mentioned so will be exciting.
11 May 2018
Alex (AlexPatrol)
Nothing hard just enjoyable. Cobberas is a good area too
11 May 2018
David (6pack)
Hi Mark i was up omeo to tom groggin over easter and the Davies Planes track was closed if you are planning to go to the hut it would be advisable to check with parks vic first as we were told it could be some time before it will reopen, wish i could do this trip as we didnt go to many huts while we were up there.
Cheers David
12 May 2018
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Good on ya Mark!... love to see you take the step to lead a trip. Many 4wders will greatly appreciate that. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concern. Thanks
12 May 2018
Trip Leader Mark (Tennismark)
Kelvin (TREXGQ) wrote: Good on ya Mark!... love to see you take the step to lead a trip. Many 4wders will greatly appreciate that. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concern. Thanks
Cheers Kelvin. Guess it’s no harm in trying. Would probably do the same things if I was going on my own but now with company, little safer at least. Everyone is pretty chilled so can’t be nothing but a good time.
With my random work times, maybe if his goes ok, I can feel confident of doing another one at some stage. Shit , get through this one first!!!!! Probably will call you if you can leave a number and next week I can run through a few things or two. Cheers again
12 May 2018
Trip Leader Mark (Tennismark)
Hi guys, hope your getting as excited as I am. Can’t wait to put some dirt under the car. Just had a service, so should be running good.
Is everyone ok with 915/30 meet to leave quickly from Omeo. Can make it a bit earlier if It Suits?
I’ll probably head up Friday at some stage and stay in town...
I think the bigger fuel station has the ski shop attached and that’s where we shall meet.
Will be good to meet you all and I look forward to the trip....
15 May 2018
Hoddz (Hoddz)
Mark (Tennismark) wrote: Hi guys, hope your getting as excited as I am. Can’t wait to put some dirt under the car. Just had a service, so should be running good.
Is everyone ok with 915/30 meet to leave quickly from Omeo. Can make it a bit earlier if It Suits?
I’ll probably head up Friday at some stage and stay in town...
I think the bigger fuel station has the ski shop attached and that’s where we shall meet.
Will be good to meet you all and I look forward to the trip....
Gday Mark,

all looking good here. I should be in town around 4 at the latest Friday night

cheers

Hoddz
15 May 2018
Trip Leader Mark (Tennismark)
We have another guy coming who’s driving down from Qld!!!!!! You can see his trip on the fb page vic high country trips, information page. That’s a massive trip, so at this stage we will have 4 cars which is a great manageable number. Easy stuff. Can wait.......
16 May 2018
Trip Leader Mark (Tennismark)
We have another guy coming who’s driving down from Qld!!!!!! You can see his trip on the fb page vic high country
16 May 2018
Danny (Bogg3d)
Hi Mark
I will also be staying in Omeo Friday night
I will try to be there by 7pm
I am thinking of staying at the pub opposite the ski and petrol station
16 May 2018
Trip Leader Mark (Tennismark)
Danny (Bogg3d) wrote: Hi Mark
I will also be staying in Omeo Friday night
I will try to be there by 7pm
I am thinking of staying at the pub opposite the ski and petrol station
That’s great. Thanks mate. Probably get a feed at that pub.
16 May 2018
Hoddz (Hoddz)
Danny (Bogg3d) wrote: Hi Mark
I will also be staying in Omeo Friday night
I will try to be there by 7pm
I am thinking of staying at the pub opposite the ski and petrol station
Good digs there and food is great . See everyone at bar, footy should be on !
16 May 2018
Berk (bjm74)
Hope it's a great week for you guys. Was hoping to meet up somewhere but think it'll be tricky given I can't get away till Monday. Am planning on floating around the Dargo/Talbotville area on a solo mission so might see you guys!
16 May 2018
Trip Leader Mark (Tennismark)
Berk (bjm74) wrote: Hope it's a great week for you guys. Was hoping to meet up somewhere but think it'll be tricky given I can't get away till Monday. Am planning on floating around the Dargo/Talbotville area on a solo mission so might see you guys!
No dramas Berk, we still may catch you as we probably be around that area on those days..... bloody good place to be exploring anyhow....safe travels and keep in touch..
16 May 2018
Trip Leader Mark (Tennismark)
See you Guys around Omeo, I’m leaving early tomorrow morning and taking y time to get there. Car is packed and ready to roll.
My white cruiser is now sporting lime green painted rims....ugly as sin, but can’t miss it......hahaha cheers.
17 May 2018
Trip Leader Mark (Tennismark)
Danny (Bogg3d) wrote: Hi Mark
I will also be staying in Omeo Friday night
I will try to be there by 7pm
I am thinking of staying at the pub opposite the ski and petrol station
Hey mate, how’s the trip up going? We are at the pub now that your staying at. Are you close by?
18 May 2018
Danny (Bogg3d)
I am here just finished dinner I am at the front
18 May 2018
Danny (Bogg3d)
Mark (Tennismark) wrote:
Danny (Bogg3d) wrote: Hi Mark
I will also be staying in Omeo Friday night
I will try to be there by 7pm
I am thinking of staying at the pub opposite the ski and petrol station
Hey mate, how’s the trip up going? We are at the pub now that your staying at. Are you close by?
Might be at the wrong pub?
I at the golden age hotel
18 May 2018
Trip Leader Mark (Tennismark)
We are there too. I’m back of bar about to check the footy out.
18 May 2018
Danny (Bogg3d)
Ok cool I am just in my room
I’ll come say hello in ten
18 May 2018
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TRIP COMPLETED

3 GOING, 4 Interested
3 adults
Trip Date
19-May-2018 (Sat) to 25-May-2018 (Fri)

Meeting Point
Omeo Petrol Station
9:30 AM (Sat, 19-May-2018)