Proposed trip - Walhalla 2011
Proposed trip - Walhalla 2011
I am going to propose a Walhalla trip on either the weekend of 27-28 of August or the 3-4 of September. Short notice but i don't want to leave it too late in Sept because it's getting close to the desert trip. Walhalla is about 2.5 to 3 hours from Melbourne, north of Moe. The area east of Walhalla and the Thompson river is rich with mining history. There are a number of deserted towns and mines to explore in the region. The area is also very well known as a popular 4WD destination, with a shit load of tracks in the area which should be a great challenge and fun experience.
Plan at this stage would be a Friday camp in Walhalla (free), dinner at the pub (cheap, amazing food).
Saturday morning explore tracks around walhalla, cross the Thompson river into the Walhalla east /Aberfeldy region and continue exploring. i might find some camps on the net for Sat night or more likely find something as we go.
Sun morning continue exploring the area east of the Thompson, head back over the river before dark and depart from there. Possibley tea and some brews at the pub for those with a bit more time to get back
The river crossing is risky. It's very rocky (Bennies fuel tank can attest to that ), the approach and departure sites can be steep and of course there is always the risk of hydrolocking or flooding your car. No need for snorkels, but i think you definitely want to bypass the ingaurd intake to be confident of crossing. The water shouldn't be much higher than the bottom of say the doors on my car, but these things are never certain. FUN!
I'm wary of tackling any challenging stuff without atleast one hand winch in the group, so if someone could arrange something that would be good.
Of course all of this is pointless if no one is interested, so hands up Pick a date that suits you too (or feel free to propose an alternative date), and if you're flexible for either then let me know.
Passengers welcome if you don't want to take your own car!
Cheers,
Rhys
Plan at this stage would be a Friday camp in Walhalla (free), dinner at the pub (cheap, amazing food).
Saturday morning explore tracks around walhalla, cross the Thompson river into the Walhalla east /Aberfeldy region and continue exploring. i might find some camps on the net for Sat night or more likely find something as we go.
Sun morning continue exploring the area east of the Thompson, head back over the river before dark and depart from there. Possibley tea and some brews at the pub for those with a bit more time to get back
The river crossing is risky. It's very rocky (Bennies fuel tank can attest to that ), the approach and departure sites can be steep and of course there is always the risk of hydrolocking or flooding your car. No need for snorkels, but i think you definitely want to bypass the ingaurd intake to be confident of crossing. The water shouldn't be much higher than the bottom of say the doors on my car, but these things are never certain. FUN!
I'm wary of tackling any challenging stuff without atleast one hand winch in the group, so if someone could arrange something that would be good.
Of course all of this is pointless if no one is interested, so hands up Pick a date that suits you too (or feel free to propose an alternative date), and if you're flexible for either then let me know.
Passengers welcome if you don't want to take your own car!
Cheers,
Rhys
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Yeah... that was the new one that was previously un-dented. Wasn't happy!Venom wrote:The river crossing is risky. It's very rocky (Bennies fuel tank can attest to that )
I thought snorkels would be issued at the start of the trip We've still got plenty of snow up here so the conditions will be dependant on the ice melt/rain closer to the date.Venom wrote:No need for snorkels, but i think you definitely want to bypass the ingaurd intake to be confident of crossing. The water shouldn't be much higher than the bottom of say the doors on my car, but these things are never certain. FUN!
While the crossing is risky it is also quite a rush once you've done it. My sig is about 5-10 seconds before I dinged my fuel tank last year...
I've only got that dodgy little one you used last time Rhys - I don't think I'll count that one!Venom wrote:I'm wary of tackling any challenging stuff without atleast one hand winch in the group, so if someone could arrange something that would be good.
I'll put in for the 4-5th but time off work will be at a premium I think. If we could push it to the 17-18th sept I'll be in at this point, just need to see how a few things unfold in the season at the momentVenom wrote:Of course all of this is pointless if no one is interested, so hands up Pick a date that suits you too (or feel free to propose an alternative date), and if you're flexible for either then let me know.
Definitely keen. Scorpions will be in this year
Cheers
Bennie
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Yeah fair call. I'm keen not to break my attendance streak! Plus I've got a subi to put together that's 40mins away, possibly a school camp to attend in falls for the week prior to friday the 9th, a bucks on the weekend starting friday the 9th - and I'm meant to shove work in there somewhere! I might have to drop the camp which would end a 4 year streakVenom wrote:I think 17-18th is too close to the desert trip and Subaruby has had that planned for a lot longer than this so i reckon' his trip should get priority. Unless people can manage both?
anyway, we'll see what everyone else can do and go from there. I don't know of any date's proposed for the desert trip yet... or I've missed them.
Cheers
Bennie
I can't do the August weekend. Co driving in a mates brumby for the Mallee Challenge.
As for the 4th, not sure at this stage. It's fathers day. Is the risky river crossing a must do? My tyres are still just roadies and I have no lift. Not interested in hydro locking this nice 25!
As for the 4th, not sure at this stage. It's fathers day. Is the risky river crossing a must do? My tyres are still just roadies and I have no lift. Not interested in hydro locking this nice 25!
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If I can do it, it will have to be on the 3rd and 4th and will be completely last minute notice from me. I might need to go to Melbourne to help the girl move house, if that is the case I still might be able to squeeze in some 4wding. But yeah, I'll let you know at the last minute.
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Ok I have the weekend of sept 3-4 and also weekend of sept 17-18 off so available for both but would lean towards the 17-18
I am not worried about having too trips close together, at this stage I am thinking the weekend of october 22-23 for thedesert trip.
I am not worried about having too trips close together, at this stage I am thinking the weekend of october 22-23 for thedesert trip.
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Just issue snorkels for those that attendVenom wrote:OK well 17-18 of September is looking good for Subaruby and El Freddo. I'm leaning towards this as well.
Oh and the Thompson River is flooding at the moment, which could make things interesting.
I'll lock those dates in and get the time off I'll probably have to be back for work at 10pm on the 18th though...
Cheers
Bennie
Saturday morning at the camp ground just north of town, around 10am? I'll be there all morning so feel free to arrive earlier, the coffee will be brewing
The plan is to get lost over the Thompson and then stuck, get unstuck and then find a camp ground for the night I'll see if i can organise a winch this week.
The plan is to get lost over the Thompson and then stuck, get unstuck and then find a camp ground for the night I'll see if i can organise a winch this week.
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haha. I dont know the reference but i can only imagine lolVenom wrote:You mean snorkels for people so they can swim into their car to save the laptop/wallet/phone? :-D
I would love to come along on 1 of these trips sometime, only have limited off road experience & standard Forester...& NO DESIRE to test out goggles lol!
PS: Just found out my foz has a saggy bum
Am already looking at lift springs...
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nachaluva wrote:haha. I dont know the reference but i can only imagine lol
That should give you a pretty good idea...
Looking forward to sleeping in that tip again Rhys! I'm going to look into organising some wood to come down with me
If anyone happens to have a spare L series front drive shaft could you please pack it? I failed to think ahead a grab one from home last weekend when I was briefly there and think I might need one
Just have to make sure I do my brake pads before I head off, swap the scorpions on and I'll be pretty much set.
Cheers
Bennie
Its a beautifull little camp ground, how we ended up in the shittest spot i don't know Firewood is a good idea for Friday night, we should be right to pick it up in the bush for Saturday night. There are about 6 drivedshafts lying around my place, you can have them all if you want! I'll bring 1 with me, just make sure you remind me on Friday with a text or something otherwise i'm likely to forget.El_Freddo wrote:
Looking forward to sleeping in that tip again Rhys! I'm going to look into organising some wood to come down with me
If anyone happens to have a spare L series front drive shaft could you please pack it? I failed to think ahead a grab one from home last weekend when I was briefly there and think I might need one
Just have to make sure I do my brake pads before I head off, swap the scorpions on and I'll be pretty much set.
Cheers
Bennie
Are you going to eat at the pub? If so the kitchen opens at 6 and usually closes around 7 or even earlier if everyones been fed.
Mate feel free to come along if you want, you are more than welcome. Stock height is fine, clearance is pretty good on the newer cars and almost as good as a lifted L/ or MY series. The best thing about these trips is catching up with other people who love their Subarus! Good times always had by all.nachaluva wrote:haha. I dont know the reference but i can only imagine lol
I would love to come along on 1 of these trips sometime, only have limited off road experience & standard Forester...& NO DESIRE to test out goggles lol!
PS: Just found out my foz has a saggy bum
Am already looking at lift springs...
I am going to do a camp oven roast for dinner Saturday night to feed us, it just can't be beat when it comes to a bush meal.
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Yeah I was planning to... I think I've got about a 5 hour drive to get there, not really looking forward to that! The other issues I've got is that it's our "snowgies" night on thursday so I'll have to be careful about how much I drink and friday morning I have to swap the scorpions on. Might look into doing that thursday.Venom wrote:Are you going to eat at the pub? If so the kitchen opens at 6 and usually closes around 7 or even earlier if everyones been fed.
Looking forward to the whole thing!
Cheers
Bennie
Ok i'm in!
Are we meeting at the Walhalla pub Fri nite? 6.00pm is pretty early for dinner but i'm sure i'll have no probs waking up my stomach lol.
Apart from camping gear is there anything you'd recommend me to bring?
Are we meeting at the Walhalla pub Fri nite? 6.00pm is pretty early for dinner but i'm sure i'll have no probs waking up my stomach lol.
Apart from camping gear is there anything you'd recommend me to bring?
Sounds awesum.... Do you want me to bring anything?Venom wrote: I am going to do a camp oven roast for dinner Saturday night to feed us, it just can't be beat when it comes to a bush meal.
Awesome glad you decided to come along.
I'm going to get to the camp ground Friday afternoon, say around 3-4pm. Pub at 6, then after eating etc back to the camp ground. So you can find us at either of those two places. I think i'll take my car to the pub, so anyone who comes along after 6 will know if we are there or not.
Gear which is good to have:
Snatch strap
2 rated D shackles
Shovel
Whatever oil/coolant you use
Tyre gauge
Air compressor
UHF handheld radio
Radio, snatch strap and shackles are probably most important but really between Subaruby, Bennie and I we can probably cover you for everything.
I can be contacted on 0409 006 559, but mobile coverage is sketchy in Walhalla.
I'm going to get to the camp ground Friday afternoon, say around 3-4pm. Pub at 6, then after eating etc back to the camp ground. So you can find us at either of those two places. I think i'll take my car to the pub, so anyone who comes along after 6 will know if we are there or not.
Gear which is good to have:
Snatch strap
2 rated D shackles
Shovel
Whatever oil/coolant you use
Tyre gauge
Air compressor
UHF handheld radio
Radio, snatch strap and shackles are probably most important but really between Subaruby, Bennie and I we can probably cover you for everything.
I can be contacted on 0409 006 559, but mobile coverage is sketchy in Walhalla.
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