Venom
10th August 2011, 02:57 AM
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 **** 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 http://www.ausubaru.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif
The river crossing is risky. It's very rocky (Bennies fuel tank can attest to that http://www.ausubaru.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif), 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 http://www.ausubaru.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_twisted.gif 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 http://www.ausubaru.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif
The river crossing is risky. It's very rocky (Bennies fuel tank can attest to that http://www.ausubaru.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif), 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 http://www.ausubaru.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_twisted.gif 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