Alex has asked me to run a trip that includes driving Black River and Webber Spur tracks. As some already know, there are plenty of other tracks we can drive as well in the area...
. I have rated this trip as 'medium' with Black River probably being the hardest track, but I have no doubt that nobody will have any issues, especially if dry.
In regard to the campground, we have the option of either Skipworth or Knockwood Reserve. Both have 'pros & cons'; Skipworth being close to Jamieson for fuel etc and access is via a bitumen Rd. Con is that it can get busy due to its easy access. Knockwood is bigger and doesnt have as many pit dunnies, is closer to Woods Point and generally is not as busy. Disadvantage, for those towing a caravan or camper, is that access is gravel road for about 30 klms from Jamieson. Those who going to attend, please let me know your preference. As my partner will be joining me I will be bringing our caravan, so those who have a van/camper trailer feel free to bring along as there is no issue towing via Mansfield on the Mansfield/Woods Point Rd. Whilst trip is aprox 70 klm longer than the Black Spur/Marysville option to Knockwood, time wise it is slightly shorter if you are towing. Best option to Skipworth, if we choose that location, is via Mansfield/Jamieson.
Saturday the 21st is the day we will be doing all the driving, so if you cannot make it Friday night, dont stress, we plan to head out about 9-9.30am on the Saturday morning. Am sure some might even consider a 'night drive' either the Friday or Saturday nights. Sunday will be a leisurely pack up to head home with some heading back via Big River and others the way they came in; entirely up to you.
Everyone must be self sufficent with supplies re; water/food and fuel. For those without a long range tank try to top up in Jamieson or bring a 20 ltr jerry as no fuel is available in Woods Point. I anticipate the low range component of the trip will be about 100 odd klms.
(FYI, return trip; Mansfield/Knockwood/Mansfield is aprox 150 klms and the BP in Mansfield is open until about 10pm if memory serves me correctly)
In regard to vehicle requirements, as per usual everyone must have basic recovery gear, (shackles, snatchstrap etc) and whilst a winch is preferred, it is not compulsory.
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