haunted stream trk MEDIUM

haunted stream, VIC

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Requirement

  • Recovery Gear
  • Ashley (Ash) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 2 trips)

    GOING
    Myself only
    Nissan patrol tb42 (1993 Patrol)
    • 35" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Tom (roll_tide) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 8 trips)

    GOING
    Myself only
    Hilux 3.0 diesel (2013 Hilux)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • John C (232) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)

    GOING
    Myself only
    Colorado (2012 colorado rg)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

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

    GOING
    Driver + 1 Adult + 1 ChildrenChecked-In (09-Jan-2015 10:09)
    Land Rover Discovery 2 (2003 Discovery 2)
    • 33" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Jake (jakelux) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 Children
    V6 Hilux (2005 Hilux)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Steve (stevie080)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (10-Jan-2015 00:32)
    maverick (1991 ford)
    • 35" Tyres, 5" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Shane (SICKGU) I am first-aid qualified Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 Children
    3.0ltr (2010 patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • David (Golddigger) I am first-aid qualified Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 ChildrenChecked-In (08-Jan-2015 15:04)
    Landcruiser, hilux & Landcruiser (1990 Landcruiser)
    • 33" Tyres


  • Joel (Hutcho) I am first-aid qualified I have mechanic skills

    GOING
    Myself only
    Gu patrol (2004 Patrol gu)
    • 35" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Winch


  • Craig (Craigsjack)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    3.0 diesel jackaroo (2002 Monterey)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted



  • Rupert (damige)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    GQ 4.2 duel fuel (1989 patrol)
    • 34" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Front Diff Lock
    • Winch


  • Ants (Ants)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Amp'd (2014 Wrangler)
    • 32" Tyres

  • Daniel (dswiders)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Toyota LC 200 Series (2012 Landcruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted

  • Sean (Seanrav)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Jeep JKU Rubicon 3.6l (2015 Wrangler)
    • 34" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

Kheitain (Kheitain)
I've been wanting to do Haunted Stream for awhile, and was planning to do it at the end of January. If everything with work goes as planned I'll be home by the New Year and I would very much enjoy tagging along for this one!
30 Nov 2014
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
Yes ur more than welcome
30 Nov 2014
Tom (roll_tide)
G'day ash I'd love to tag along too if that's ok? I assume set up camp around the area that night? I work with a guy who is from Bairnsdale and he reckons haunted stream is amazing.. Not just the tracks but the scenery too.
30 Nov 2014
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
Yes mate ur more than welcome yeah will see how we go for time as to
Where we camp I still need to get a map of the area to see what else is around there
30 Nov 2014
Kheitain (Kheitain)
I'm still overseas for work but I have paper maps of the whole area from about Moe through to Omeo/Ensay and down to Wilson's Prom
01 Dec 2014
Shaun Smedley (Shaun)
Hi mate I'm interested in your trip. I live in moe can I meet you up this way maybe traralgon Macca's.
Not much point in me driveing to packy then back again.

Thanks shaun
01 Dec 2014
Dave (disco)
Hi All,
I recently ran a trip to Haunted stream, it is amazing place. I live only 45 mins away from it. There is great camp spot opposite the Haunted stream track start at Tambo Crossing. You can see it on google maps on the Tambo River at Tambo Crossing. It is nice camp spot with heaps of grass and plenty of space. I upload a map of the camp spot for you if you like.
02 Dec 2014
Dave (disco)
Hi,
I have uploaded 2 photos showing the camp area and Haunted Stream track start.

Dave
02 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
Yeah thanks how far along is the camp spot also want to head towards dargo someone that knows where there going can lead if they want
02 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
Shaun we can meet u at bruthen if ya want its up to u
02 Dec 2014
Dave (disco)
Tambo Crossing (Camp spot) is at the East end of the track. So it is the start of Haunted stream track. Haunted stream ends at Dawson City which is a nice camp area. Dawson City is about 1/3rd way to Dargo. If you are coming from Pakenham at 7AM you should get to the start of Haunted stream by about 11-12. If the track is dry you will get to Dawson city (which is just and old gold town that no longer exists) somewhere between 4 and 6 PM. There is only really one track out of there that will take you through to Dargo which cross a few creeks and rivers and is quite long trip, it might be a little over your trip level of Easy/Medium. There is a few choices out of haunted stream and we could discuss that on the day. It would be quicker to go to Bairnsdale and then out to Dargo on the black stuff.
02 Dec 2014
Kheitain (Kheitain)
I wouldn't mind pushing through to Dargo afterwards, as I have not yet been.
02 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
Yeah I wouldn't mind doin that to Dawson city sounds like a plan for the night but will see how where going for time how many kms roughly do u think it is to do haunted stream
02 Dec 2014
Dave (disco)
Not sure how long Haunted Stream Track is, maybe 30KM. It has nearly 50 river crossings of which maybe 95% are easy, a couple of tricky ones and a few bog holes etc thrown in. It will take at least 3 hours if all goes well, but it never does, someone will get bogged, someone may have trouble. Last time one car broke front diff on the road out. So you have to allow for maybe 2 hours of extra stuff. If it is dry that is, if it is wet then add another 2 hours. I would suggest you all meet up at the Tambo Crossing camp area, have lunch, have a meeting about the track then hit the track. You should get to the Dawson city camp area with plenty of time to setup camp or at worst before dark.

From Pakenham to Tambo Crossing is 279KM and it will take about 3.5 Hours straight driving.

From Dawson City to Dargo on the best roads is about 4 Hours.
From Dawson City to Dargo on tracks will take all day.

Dawson City is VERY remote.. no phones nothing at all. I do have Sat Phone.

Dave
02 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
Yeah sounds like a good plan dave and reception doesn't worry me
Im with optus ha ha ha maybe sunday u could show us some other stuff
Around the area
02 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
Hey guys the people who are bringing kids what are there ages as I might bring mine hes nearly 5
03 Dec 2014
Justin (Jusso)
Hey Ash, I've got two boys, 9 & 4 (nearly 5)
03 Dec 2014
Tom (roll_tide)
Sounds like it's going to be an awesome trip guys
03 Dec 2014
Dave (disco)
Hi Ash,
On Sunday we could take some back tracks on to Dargo there is a few river crossings but you have listed it as Easy/Medium so we will have to be careful not to go to wild...
04 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
Yeah medium should be ok most cars have a winch anyway if worse comes to worse the 2 cars that are coming with me have winches so we should be right
04 Dec 2014
Kheitain (Kheitain)
I haven't got a winch, but I am very skilled with a shovel! I've also got a set of straps. I'll pick up a tirfor if we decide it will be needed.
04 Dec 2014
David (Golddigger)
I am new to this group, I would like to come but unsure of river crossings as I have No snorkel or diff breathers as yet. Car is a landcruiser turbo diesel 80 series. I have had it in water to bonnet level previously with a tarp wrapped across the front. Not ideal but it worked. I would like more info before deciding whether to risk this trip. I also live in Pakenham so meeting point is great for me.
07 Dec 2014
Steve (stevie080)
You will be fine David the crossing shouldn't be too high
07 Dec 2014
David (Golddigger)
Thanks Steve
Should be fun.
07 Dec 2014
Dave (disco)
Won't need a snorkel for haunted stream
07 Dec 2014
David (Golddigger)
Good. thanks Dave. Sounds like this will be my first trip with this group. Looking forward to it & more.
07 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
Im capping this to 12 cars as I already have Another car coming
07 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
Ok guys me and my mates are camping Friday night at tambo crossing
If anyone is interested or can meet everyone at tambo crossing
at 11am or 1030am
08 Dec 2014
Dave (disco)
Hi Ash,
Oh Great, my son and I will come out on Friday night as well, See you then,
We will have 2 vehicles as well, both are very capable.

Dave
10 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
That would be great dave do u know anywhere good to camp at tambo crossing
10 Dec 2014
Dave (disco)
Yep, its on the map I uploaded, it is just off the Alpine Rd at Tambo Crossing.
10 Dec 2014
Tom (roll_tide)
hey ash, ill be coming past Saturday morning. cant make the camp. what is the plan for the drive on the saturday morning mate?
10 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
Meet everyone at 11-1130 sat morning at tambo crossing then head off to tackle
The track then hopefully get to dawson city set up camp for the night or if we still
Have enough time we can keep going further and camp some where else
10 Dec 2014
Tom (roll_tide)
Brilliant. Can't wait
11 Dec 2014
Dave (disco)
Hey all,

Thought I would post instructions on how to get to the Tambo Crossing camp area.
Here is the Google map link to the page: https://goo.gl/maps/oFeih
Turn right into Old Coach Rd and go over river, turn ;left into grass area next to river. Thats it.
I will try to get there early Friday arvo as this can get busy sometimes.

We will wait there until 12 midday before we head off.
No CB channel has been decided so lets make it CH38, you can call me once in the area.
I will also be at the 4WDTrip Family day on Sunday you can catch me there as well.

Regards
Dave
12 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
Yep that sounds great dave I wish it wasn't so far away but then again
Its closer to going back to work
13 Dec 2014
Kheitain (Kheitain)
Hey everyone, thanks for letting me join but I've got 2 more rigs that want to come with a total group size of now 6-9. I'm going to have to withdraw and go up on a different weekend!
16 Dec 2014
Kheitain (Kheitain)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: 3 rigs wanted to join me, making the group too large. Will be splitting into two groups over 2 weekends now.
16 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
No problems kheitain
16 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
Ok guys im changing start time to 930 thats leaving tambo crossing then have lunch at dawson city
Then start heading towards dargo and find some where along the way sorry if its to early for people
to get there but ur more than welcome to come up and camp the friday night
17 Dec 2014
John C (232)
what size is this trip going to be limited to it just seems to keep growing??
19 Dec 2014
Richard (rpagius)
yeah John C i was always going to be there,really looking forward to it..
19 Dec 2014
Dave (disco)
Hi All,

Just an update here that I think you should be aware of.
Personally I think the trip should be listed as medium and not easy.
The track can vary greatly depending on if it has be graded, if it rains or if there is lots of water in the river.
I would recommend the following of all vehicles.
Must have recovery straps and equipment.
Must have recovery points on the front and rear of your vehicles.
Should have mud terrain tires with min 2" lift.
It is not fair to expect some one else to use their equipment to pull you out of a bog hole.
Those that do not have winches should travel in front of or behind someone that does have a winch,
There are some sections of the track that have very large drop off's on the side 100M+ the track is very narrow in some places.
I will warn you of these areas as we get near to them so please be aware.
Ash (trip leader) and I will have a small brief before we head off, or maybe even Friday night. We will organise the 4x4s in order so please try to keep that order as we go through the track. There is 49 river crossings in total. The amount of vehicles is quite a lot so that will slow us down.
Its all good fun and everyone will enjoy it very much, just need to keep safety in mind.

Regards
Dave
19 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
Thanks dave looking at the cars only 1 car is on 31's all the rest 32's
And up now my tyres are general grabbers at2 but im not worried as
steve and micheal are u good mates and have 35's and winchs so
ill be fine and so will Richard hes a mate to he only has 31at but he
has a winch im not adding anyone else to this trip
19 Dec 2014
Dave (disco)
Sounds great, cant wait to meet you all, should be great trip.
I will get to Tambo Crossing early on Fri arvo and grab a spot for us.
Dave
19 Dec 2014
David (Golddigger)
Ash & Dave I also have 31's at present but hoping to change prior. It is interesting that you have upgraded trip to medium as I always thought this to be medium. I have recovery gear but no winch. I will be going up Friday morning hope to stop at Bairnsdale for lunch. Cheers Dave
19 Dec 2014
Dave (disco)
Hi David, no problem, Bairnsdale is about 1 hour from Tambo Crossing so you might beat us there, either way all good will see you there. You know my Disco....
19 Dec 2014
Steve (stevie080)
Is that right ash good mates that will cost you lol
19 Dec 2014
Richard (rpagius)
Hi guys I'm a mate of Ashes and really looking forward to the trip and meeting you guys.have always wanting to do a trip like this,should be great.
20 Dec 2014
Zak (Uzooz) Premium Member
Hi guys is everyone camping on Friday night or some leaving early sat morning
I will more likely to leave sat morning regardless of how early I have to get out of bed and if anyone of you would like to meet up at officer servo let me know
Really looking forward for this trip
20 Dec 2014
Tom (roll_tide)
Hey Zak. I'll be leaving Saturday as well. Private message me and we could arrange something.
Cheers
20 Dec 2014
Adam (Captain)
Hey Guys, we are doing Haunted Stream about a week before you guys, i'll post up after our trip what the track conditions are like, i added a couple of photos of the sign off the Great Alpine road ( coming from Omeo, i was up there in Nov) as coming from Bruthen it on your left.
22 Dec 2014
Christo (Lotriet)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Cannot get leave .....sorry ....enjoy it !
22 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
Thanks adam I think it will be very busy
22 Dec 2014
Adam (Captain)
Yeah it seems to be the drive to do at the moment.
22 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
Hey guys how many are bringing wife's
23 Dec 2014
Justin (Jusso)
Although the family was going to be coming, it looks like it will just be me now (unless things change before then).
25 Dec 2014
David (Golddigger)
Hi all, After this trip if anyone else interested. I am going to do the top 2/3 of Wonnagatta loop from Dargo taking 3-4 days extra going up through Grant, Talbotville, Wonnangatta station & back down to Heyfield. If people are interested I'll post it as extra trip. I would rate as Medium as there is some difficult sections but most is easy. It is part of the Iconic high country loop but I believe the others Iconic trips are going mostly across the bottom of loop. I intend to go across the top of loop.
Cheers Dave{Golddigger}
29 Dec 2014
Dave (disco)
Hi Ash, My wife is coming. Will see you all at Tambo Crossing camp area on Friday night,
29 Dec 2014
Dave (disco)
Hi All,

Just to let you all know I did Haunted stream with All and Joel last week, it was good but dry. The forecast is for rain this week with a little rain on Sat which would be good to stop the dust and to make it a little interesting. Look forward to meeting you all and camping etc etc see you on Friday night. Safe driving.

Regards
Dave
04 Jan 2015
David (Golddigger)
Hmm Just read a weather forecast for Vic huge falls of between 50-100mm could be experienced in the next week. With an expected total of between 100-200 mm over the next 5 days. That is certainly going to change this trip.
05 Jan 2015
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
Yeah see what happens
05 Jan 2015
John C (232)
hi, any idea when you're going to make a call if this trip will go ahead due to the weather?

Thanks
06 Jan 2015
Dave (disco)
HI Guys

No rain here yet. Forecast is for around 50mm to max 100mm, even if we get that it should still be fine.
I can let you all know on Friday how it looks as I live only 30 mins away from haunted stream. One trip we did a few month ago was rain all night and that day and it was still ok. See here: http://www.4wdtrip.com.au/offroad/trip/report.aspx?tripid=70

Dave
06 Jan 2015
David (Golddigger)
Glad you are close Dave to be able to know how much rain we get, hopefully we don't get to much, but we won't know till friday. Just had another look at BOM most of it is expected Thursday Friday & forecast has improved to about 70mm which is about half the original forecast. All the rivers in Gippsland are listed at low at present. I did some river crossings on w/e not exactly in same place but the rivers I crossed were both very low.
06 Jan 2015
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
Trip will be going ahead regardless a little bit of rain won't hurt
06 Jan 2015
Shane (SICKGU)
Anyone driving up Friday arvo from south eastern suburbs ?
06 Jan 2015
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
I will be passing pakenham hopefully around 2-3 friday
06 Jan 2015
John C (232)
Hopefully leaving Abbotsford around around 4pm.
06 Jan 2015
David (Golddigger)
Rain forecast is now a lot less than they had forecast.
07 Jan 2015
Dave (disco)
No sign of rain here yet, will keep you posted.
07 Jan 2015
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
Can someone please bring a chainsaw plz just incase
07 Jan 2015
Dave (disco)
I have a Stihl 66 in the Disco at all times.
07 Jan 2015
David (Golddigger)
I will also have one with me.
07 Jan 2015
Dave (disco)
So far no rain, blue sky 35Deg. Going by the Radar it seems the storm is moving south and may not come here. Will keep you posted.

Dave
08 Jan 2015
Richard (rpagius)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: unfit to come
08 Jan 2015
David (Golddigger)
Cheers Dave I'm in Pakenham we got some last night but nothing since & not enough worth to worry about.
See you all tommorrow or saturday morning.
08 Jan 2015
Zak (Uzooz) Premium Member
Change of plans with my passengers
My family decided to give it a miss so I may bring a mate or just myself and I will be driving on Sat morning down there
08 Jan 2015
Tom (roll_tide)
How's it lookin down there Dave (disco)? We gonna spin some mud or what?!
08 Jan 2015
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
So whos coming tomorrow night just so I know
Cheers
08 Jan 2015
Dave (disco)
Hi All, Just to keep you up to date. Change has come through so far only a few ml of rain and at 9:30 it is actually clearing up a little. Will keep you up to date tomorrow. So far it looks fine might be setting up in light rain but it will not be heavy enough to stop the trip.

Regards
Dave
08 Jan 2015
John C (232)
Hi Ash, I'm coming up tomorrow night was hoping to leave work between 3-4 but I think I wont be leaving the city until after 5.
08 Jan 2015
Tom (roll_tide)
I'll be there Friday ash. Around 4.30-5pm
08 Jan 2015
Dave (disco)
Hey all, I will be at the Tambo Crossing camp area from around 2PM Look forward to seeing you all. I will be on ch 38 if you want to call me on your way in.

Dave
08 Jan 2015
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
Yeah great see everyone tomorrow will hopefully leaving around 2
08 Jan 2015
Shane (SICKGU)
Hopefully there around 7ish
09 Jan 2015
Justin (Jusso)
FYI, Mt Buller had nearly 20mm of rain in 3 hours this evening. You can check http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV60801/IDV60801.94894.shtml
09 Jan 2015
Dave (disco)
Hi All, 9:30AM Friday not raining, got about 15mm last night, is over cast now but no rain. Radar shows most of the rain has moved away by the looks of it. So it is looking ok at this point. I will be at the Tambo Crossing camp are at about 3.

Dave
09 Jan 2015
David (Golddigger)
I was planning to get to Tambo crossing about 1 but now looks like about 3
.
09 Jan 2015
Dave (disco)
Sorry Dave my wife can not get off work till 2 so it will be about 3 by the time we get there.

Dave
09 Jan 2015
Justin (Jusso)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Not experienced enough for the forecasted weather. Rather be safe than sorry.
09 Jan 2015
Dave (disco)
At the camp site now and it is dry with no rain and river is low looking good so far

Dave
09 Jan 2015
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
Coming past pakenham now
09 Jan 2015
John C (232)
Just leaving melbourne.
09 Jan 2015
Tom (roll_tide)
Hey ash got held up at Melbourne. Will meet you guys there at 9.30am
09 Jan 2015
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
No worries thanks for letting me know
09 Jan 2015
Zak (Uzooz) Premium Member
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Really sorry guys was loading camping gear on the roof rack and slipped fell down hard and sprained my ankle
Was really looking forward for this trip but have to give it a miss now sorry again
Hopefully see you guys on other trips
10 Jan 2015
Trip Leader Ashley (Ash)
No worrys thanks for letting us know
10 Jan 2015
Jake (jakelux)
Im not making this some work stuff came up.. bugger was loaded and all ready to go too.
10 Jan 2015
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TRIP COMPLETED

10 GOING, 9 Interested
11 adults , 4 children (15 in total)
Trip Date
10-Jan-2015 (Sat) to 11-Jan-2015 (Sun)

Meeting Point
tambo crossing
9:00 AM (Sat, 10-Jan-2015)