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The famous loop Big River to Woods Point EASY / MEDIUM

Big river, mount Matlock, woods point, VIC

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The famous loop Big River to Woods Point and camping overnight at woods point. Meet at warburton Saturday morning coming back Sunday afternoon. The trip is fairly easy (but not at all boring) which I have done many times now as it is such a good trip. Hopefully we can see snow and then find a nice spot by the river where we can kick back around a fire.

If you are looking for a trip to bash your car around, this is not the trip for you.

Also if you have joined and then cannot make it for any reason please jump out of the trip as soon as possible to give someone else the opportunity to join.

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Eli (Triton Noob)
GOING
Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (21-Jun-2018 22:39)
2.5 diesel (2011 Triton)
- 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
- Winch

Mojo Safarinur (MojoPajero)
GOING
Myself onlyChecked-In (22-Jun-2018 08:01)
Prado 90 (1998 Prado 90)
- 32" Tyres
- Winch

Luke (Landy110)
GOING
Myself only
Land Rover 110 (2015 110)
- 33" Tyres, 1" Lifted
- Front & Rear Locker
- Winch

Alex (TEQ-80)
GOING
Myself onlyChecked-In (22-Jun-2018 12:54)
Dual cab dual locked dual t/cased LN106 (1992 Hi-Deluxe)
- 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
- Front & Rear Locker
- Winch

Faris (Mudway)
GOING
Driver + 1 Adult
Gq with 350 chev 5.7 (1989 patrol)
- 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
- Front Diff Lock
- Winch

Steven (ReefMaster)
GOING
Myself onlyChecked-In (15-May-2020 22:04)
V6 (2012 Fj Cruiser)
- 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
- Front & Rear Locker
- Winch

Andrew (whipit)

I am Interested / In Waiting List
3.0 Diesel STX Navara (2012 Navara)
- 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
- Winch

Thurstain (Tcm9669)

I am Interested / In Waiting List
GU Patrol (2003 Patrol)
- Winch

Andrew (whipit)
Still Haven't fixed broken CV, if I get it fixed in time may join.

19 May 2018

Eli (Triton Noob)

Andrew (whipit) wrote: Still Haven't fixed broken CV, if I get it fixed in time may join.

Was that the issue a CV? Let me know, talk soon

19 May 2018

Andrew (whipit)

Eli (Triton Noob) wrote:
Andrew (whipit) wrote: Still Haven't fixed broken CV, if I get it fixed in time may join.
Was that the issue a CV? Let me know, talk soon

Yes passenger side surprised me never heard a noise so I'm going to get new one plus a spare for each side and learn how to do them myself

20 May 2018

Rick (Rick T)
Sorry Eli
I’ll be recovering from surgery
Sue won’t let me go

21 May 2018

Kevin (riordak_ranger)

Sorry Guys I am working that weekend. Have a great trip

21 May 2018

Eli (Triton Noob)
Hey guys, great to have you onboard. I've yet to meet Thurston so that's cool.

Hopefully we get some nice weather for that weekend.

Everyone in this trip maybe with the exception of Thurston has done it. It's actually Alex's loop which I think I've done a least 20 times now. It's pretty easy and there are off shoots off it where you can do some fun stuff. Cars should come back in one piece.

Alex and Steve, hopefully we can get that same spot as last time where we camped. Any questions let me know.

21 May 2018

Thurstain (Tcm9669)

Hi Eli, hope it's ok I joined Steven said you said it's cool. I been around Matlock and Woods Point a few times, looking forward to going there again!

See you all there.

21 May 2018

Rick (Rick T)
What the hell Im coming
Thanks Eli
See everyone there

21 May 2018

Luke (Landy110)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Unfortunately I can’t make it now this weekend fellas as the Mrs will be back from interstate for the weekend! Have a good one and look forward to the next one!!

23 May 2018

Rick (Rick T)
Ahh! I see Luke has chosen a different type of dirty weekend. Lol.

24 May 2018

Andrew (whipit)

Steven (ReefMaster) wrote:
Andrew (whipit) wrote: Still Haven't fixed broken CV, if I get it fixed in time may join.
Andrew where do u live?

Mornington

24 May 2018

Thurstain (Tcm9669)

Andrew me and Steven changed both CV's on my Navara back in February... your d40 might be different but really there isn't much to it on the d22! Very easy to replace if you have some basic tools and a good spanner / ratchet set.

25 May 2018

Andrew (whipit)

Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote: Andrew me and Steven changed both CV's on my Navara back in February... your d40 might be different but really there isn't much to it on the d22! Very easy to replace if you have some basic tools and a good spanner / ratchet set.

Yep I'm gunna have a go at it with a mate who knows how so I learn how to do them and will carry spares from now on.

26 May 2018

Thurstain (Tcm9669)

Andrew (whipit) wrote:
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote: Andrew me and Steven changed both CV's on my Navara back in February... your d40 might be different but really there isn't much to it on the d22! Very easy to replace if you have some basic tools and a good spanner / ratchet set.
Yep I'm gunna have a go at it with a mate who knows how so I learn how to do them and will carry spares from now on.

Is the d40 same CV left and right? D22 has same CV either end so one spare can be used left or right... Most cars have different length ones left and right.

Good luck with it, should not be too hard.

26 May 2018

Thurstain (Tcm9669)

What's the last proper fuel (bp, caltex, shell) before we head off road and after? How many kms we got in between? I don't like filling up from general stores etc..

My sub tank light came on in the Patrol and fuel transfer isn't working.. Got a sub full of fuel but can't use it. I'll try fixing it this week (already disconnected battery and reset it 3 times with no luck).. But if I can't fix it, Wondering if my main (90 litres) by itself will be enough for this trip.. She loves to drink.

Please let me know.

11 Jun 2018

Eli (Triton Noob)

Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote: What's the last proper fuel (bp, caltex, shell) before we head off road and after? How many kms we got in between? I don't like filling up from general stores etc..

My sub tank light came on in the Patrol and fuel transfer isn't working.. Got a sub full of fuel but can't use it. I'll try fixing it this week (already disconnected battery and reset it 3 times with no luck).. But if I can't fix it, Wondering if my main (90 litres) by itself will be enough for this trip.. She loves to drink.

Please let me know.

I usually fill up at boronia which is some distance from warburton. A full tank does me the whole weekend. I would guess 300kms for the whole trip.

11 Jun 2018

Eli (Triton Noob)
Hi everyone, early weather forecast are saying rain all this week plus into the weekend therefore is it looks like rain all weekend I may pull the pin on the trip. Camping in the rain is never that fun. If this is the case more than happy to re-schedule for next week (bye week in footy as well).

Hopefully jane bunn is wrong.

11 Jun 2018

Rick (Rick T)
Hey guys
I just got a call from the people fitting my tray. There’s an opening this Saturday to get it fitted or a 5 week wait. I’m sorry to pull out of the trip (the weather forecast helped my decision).
Hope you all have a great weekend.

12 Jun 2018

Rick (Rick T)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:

12 Jun 2018

Alex (TEQ-80)

I agree with Eli, if its miserable weather I'd rather be in front of my toasty fire at home.
Happy to re-schedule if it loks like crud.

Now Gazza, that middle rut hasn't changed in donkelys years. The hole on the right always hikes the left front as the right rear drops into it. I've driven it on sunny days, on rainy days, on snowy days, at night, pretty much everything bar a cyclone. Power on and drive through :-) But if its raning this weekend I'm going to pike out.

12 Jun 2018

Thurstain (Tcm9669)

WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Unfortunately I have to withdraw from the trip. Aside from the miserable weather, both my Patrol and Navara need some attention (Patrol subtank issues, Navara potentially blown rear diff).. yay the fun of owning 2 4wd's... So my weekend is looking like a no so much fun weekend in the shed.

Would love to join, but I hate driving when car is not 100%, even if it's just a sub tank issue for the Patrol.. especially in the bush.. don't want to have any other underlying issues and needing to be towed out.

I would appreciate an invite if you guys run this trip again or reschedule.

Thanks.

12 Jun 2018

Alex (TEQ-80)

WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Looks like a cold wet weekend 😂
I’ll get some work done on the ‘73 I guess

12 Jun 2018

Eli (Triton Noob)
Changed the date for 23rd to 24th June ie the week after. Due to weather forecast

12 Jun 2018

Thurstain (Tcm9669)

I'm on call that weekend. You guys have fun. See you on the next trip!

12 Jun 2018

Luke (Landy110)
I’m in for the 23rd but I am getting some work done on my car on the 21st so assuming I have it back then I’m good to go!

12 Jun 2018

Alex (TEQ-80)

So I'm back in with the change of date :-)
If the weather's good Eli I might sneak up Friday night to a little camp spot I know at the top of Big River (never seen anyone else there, EVER) and just meet you Saturday morning, we'll see what Jane B says.
If I do I'll let you know and will see you at Stockmans Saturday morning. cheers.

14 Jun 2018

Eli (Triton Noob)

Alex (TEQ-80) wrote: So I'm back in with the change of date :-)
If the weather's good Eli I might sneak up Friday night to a little camp spot I know at the top of Big River (never seen anyone else there, EVER) and just meet you Saturday morning, we'll see what Jane B says.
If I do I'll let you know and will see you at Stockmans Saturday morning. cheers.

Sounds good. Maybe others might want to join you.
Hopefully the weather next weekend is nice. Fingers crossed

14 Jun 2018

Faris (Mudway)

I’m keen for Friday as well

15 Jun 2018

Alex (TEQ-80)

If I go up Friday- weather dependent- it will be late-ish, have grub in Warburton at 6 or 7 o'clock and then set up for a sleep only. There's no camp fire spot in my little hidey-hole but its beautifully grassed and level with room for a few cars. So anyones welcome or they can just go to Stockmans and camp anyway. Heh-heh everyone will have driven right past this spot but its one of Alex's FEW REMAINING secrets in that area :-)

15 Jun 2018

Alex (TEQ-80)

Jane says the weather isnt likely to be on our side again :-(
Well, I googled Woods Point weather and it says a high of 5 and a low of 3 Saturday and a high of 4, low of "ZERO" Sunday. Both days cloudy so far :-(

18 Jun 2018

Eli (Triton Noob)

Alex (TEQ-80) wrote: Jane says the weather isnt likely to be on our side again :-(
Well, I googled Woods Point weather and it says a high of 5 and a low of 3 Saturday and a high of 4, low of "ZERO" Sunday. Both days cloudy so far :-(

I'm also keeping an eye on the weather as well. I'm actually off work today as I'm am starting to come down with something which is just my luck before a weekend away.

18 Jun 2018

Alex (TEQ-80)

Bugger !!!
I'm 50/50 for this weekend Eli unless we get SUNNY I'll give it a skip. It might turn into a fun snow trip though lol.

18 Jun 2018

Faris (Mudway)

Alex (TEQ-80) wrote: Bugger !!!
I'm 50/50 for this weekend Eli unless we get SUNNY I'll give it a skip. It might turn into a fun snow trip though lol.

Checked it yesterday full of rain but it’s more fun

18 Jun 2018

Eli (Triton Noob)

Steven (ReefMaster) wrote: Eli , are u feeling better or worse ?

Feeling better, I'm going back to work tomorrow. I should be right for the weekend. Still keeping an eye on the weather and at this stage it's looking ok 👌🏻

20 Jun 2018

Eli (Triton Noob)
Can everyone who is coming please check in today. Wippet and thurstain let me know if you are coming please.

See you in the morning.

Also can someone bring a chain saw please. I will grab a bag of fire wood.

22 Jun 2018

Alex (TEQ-80)

Lots of new faces for me if everyone goes.
Eli, I'll see you at Stockmans Reward around 9.30am tomorrow. Its 55 minutes from Warby to Stockmans I'll be leaving late tonight and sneak in an extra shivering night see you there.

22 Jun 2018