South Oz Robe Beach 4wd trip

[El_Freddo]

G'day Vicco's (and other states reading this).

As a few of you know, I used the last trip to Robe as a bit of a reckie for another trip:

Dates are TBA - but it will be during the vic school holidays in September.
Plan is 4 days - One there, two to play, one back. I was thinking of incorporating the Little Desert NP along the way, but I think we could use the time on the Beach. We could go for 5 or six days if we really wanted to, it just increases cost but the fun factor should increase more than cost does...

Anyway, Four days. First night camp at robe. Plan is to make it in good time to do a circuit so that you can get a feel for what you're up for on the second day. I realise some may be knackered after the 7 hour drive over, but not all subis need to go out.

Second day will be pretty full on. I would like us to 4wd from Robe to Beachport It can be done in half a day with two subis. Tried and tested! We can either camp at Beachport OR camp ON the beach

Third day can be used to head back to some points of interest for a play session, or for some to head off for some touristie activities, rejoining back at camp for the last night.

Camp can either be in Beachport or Robe caravan parks. I would like to all book into the one place to camp together for some late night chatter
Thoughts/feelings/dates that suit you? Have I forgotten anything?

Other state memebers are most welcome to attend, especially the South Oz members

Most organisation will occur here at ausubi

Cheers

Bennie

 

[El_Freddo]

*UPDATED 14APR10*

Trip dates: First week of Victorian September School holidays.


- lift should be seriously considered, as host I would be at ease if you had lift. Unless you don't mind damaging your undercarriage. The MY/L models would benefit from larger tyres too.

- Sand flags are a MUST. A 20mm conduit pipe can be shortened to 3 metres (NOT from the joining end!), cut in half (so it fits in the car when not used). The joining end - drill a hole for a cable tie to hold the two pieces together when in use. Drill holes for the flag to fit to and for cable ties to mount to the front of your subi.

- Rear cargo tie down points are also a must - otherwise your gear WILL be bouncing around while its in there and we're in the sand!

- NOK forms will be organised, link posted when they're uploaded for printing/filling out.

The lift is the important thing to have if you want to keep the underside of your subi intact as there are a few rather rocky outcrops to negotiate. And the tracks can be deep/sand very soft.

Cheers

Bennie

 

[Barry]

Bennie,

Sounds like fun. Would be a good opportunity to take my camper trailer for a run. (With fridge in the car and tent could still do an 'away' overnight camp on the beach.

Will have at least one of the kids with me - will be almost 15 by then, if that is OK.

 

[El_Freddo]

Yeah that'll be good. Have them get the subi bug early Just word them up there will be lots of bumps, sand and 4wd'n... Lots.

I'm looking forward to this already!

Cheers

Bennie

 

[El_Freddo]

Sorry Everyone,

I've been contemplating this for a long time now - and after a message from Subaruby I hope no one has organised time off for this trip.

Basically what's happened is that I thought the snow season would be over by the time this trip came around. The way it stands at the moment the ski season is over on the 3rd of OCTOBER!!! There will be no chance of getting the time off over the school holidays for this trip.

I'm happy for you guys to head off without me, so long as someone posts up a wicked as trip report. I will be disappointed not to be there but that's life.

My other proposal is to do this another time that suits everyone, I was thinking maybe mid to late January, I just have to be up on the Murray at Gunbower Island for Australia day...

I'm sorry if I've let anyone down - it was not my intention as I was keen as mustard (and still am) for this trip.

Please let me know other dates that suit you and I'll see what I can do.

Cheers

Bennie

 

[Barry]

All cool Bennie, but not as 'cool' as where you are. Great news about the extended snow season - the 'off mountain' communities need all the 'through income' they can get from snow tourists.