Dargo to Licola No.2 EASY / MEDIUM

Vic High Country, VIC

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So this trip is for all those missed out on Mark's Dargo to Licola trip. Happy for anyone to join even for those that want to do it all over again but priority will be given to those the have expressed intrest previously.

 

I am going to leave the trip rating at Easy/Medium for now but keep in mind it may be more Medium than Easy due to the time of year. Depending on the weather there is the very real possibility of getting to drive on white fluffy stuff :)

 

So long as we get a couple of experienced guys with well setup rigs, I'm happy for those with less capable vehicles to come along, we all started somewhere right.

 

But minimum requirements are:

  • Generally well maintained vehicle, we all break down but if you know you have something not 100% on your car, get it fixed or stay home.
  • Snorkel or Tarp for front of car (lots of river crossings, potentially alot deeper than ankle depth if we get any significant rainfull between now and then).
  • Must have real Low Range Gearing, no soft off roaders.
  • Decent tyres at least AT's.
  • UHF (handheld is ok)

Family/Kid/Wife/Gf friendly, bring them along, the more people to talk to around the camp fire the better.

 

Friday the 27th of May: My plan is to leave after work and drive to Dargo, if others from Melbourne wish to convoy with me on this late night highway cruise we can work out where to meet each other closer to the day. Just keep in mind you realistically won't get to camp until midnight or just after.

 

Saturday the 28th of May: 9am kick off from Italian Flat or where ever I found camp the night before... I'll make sure those that are going to join us on Saturday morning know of the exact location via this site, phone call, txt message or a string & can if necessary. We will then make our way up to Wonangatta, from what I have been told this will take most of the day once we factor in a Lunch stop and other photo opportunities, etc.

 

Sunday the 29th of May: Pack up camp and head off up Zeka Spur track. Once at the top we have some different options. Some might have had enough, in which case you are now on 2wd roads all the way down to Licola and then back home to Melbourne. Perhaps you have a thirst for more off road adventure, in which case the Caledonia Valley awaits. Finally if your lucky enough to have an RDO on the Monday then you could stay out bush for another night, I plan on camping in Macalisters Gorge.

 

Monday the 30th of May: For those that stayed on we will have a pretty lazy day, no rush, leave camp when ready, climb out of Macalisters Gorge and head home via Thomson Dam / Walhalla. There is the opportunity to do the Deep Creek tracks are others around the area if keen.

 

See you on the tracks :)

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  • Brad Jones (BradZook) I am first-aid qualified I have mechanic skills Trip Leader - Level 2 (Completed over 11 trips) Premium Member

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    Driver + 1 Adult
    2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon (2020 Gladiator Rubicon)
    • 34" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch



  • Steve (Harro)

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    MN Clubcab (2011 MN Clubcab)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Pauly (Dagy) I have mechanic skills Trip Leader - Level 3 (Completed over 29 trips) Premium Member

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    STU - V6 Petrol (2004 120 Prado)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch


  • Matthew (discomatt) I am first-aid qualified I have mechanic skills Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 7 trips)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (27-May-2016 14:30)
    V8 discovery with a couple of modds (1996 Discovery)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch


  • Mitch (mitch_PX)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 Adult + 2 Children
    Px Ranger (2011 Ranger XLT)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Anthony (atowen) I am first-aid qualified

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (27-May-2016 11:20)
    V8 Bruiser (2004 Uzj Cruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Asmir (Azz)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    3L Diesel lux (Black Beauty) (2011 Hilux)
    • 32" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch



  • Johno (Jeep JK)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Nissan GQ Patrol TD42 (1988 GQ Patrol Dx)
    • 35" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Callym (My Nav123)


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    Yd25 d22 navara (2012 Navara d22 yd25)
    • 33" Tyres, 4" Lifted

  • Steve (blue rangie 304) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 5 trips) Premium Member


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    ex blue rangie/ landcruiser (2015 wildtrack)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

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TRIP COMPLETED

10 GOING, 6 Interested
16 adults , 2 children (18 in total)
Trip Date
28-May-2016 (Sat) to 30-May-2016 (Mon)

Meeting Point
Dargo High Plains Rd & McMillans Rd https://goo.gl/maps/ajrQBYw4GLx
9:00 AM (Sat, 28-May-2016)

TRIP FULL