Melb to Licola to Woods Point then home to Melb this friday/Sat

[Bloodyaussie]

This Friday I am hoping to leave for Licola with the family.. now I was going to be towing a camper but Mags wants to stay in a motel so I have found a place in Licola (Not much to choose from) and have the trip there all planned out but as we are no longer camping my plan is to go from there to Woods Point..

I have not gone this way before and wanted to know if traveling by track this is doable in a day (including getting back to Melb) and are there any must do tracks.. I will be traveling on my own so dont want to go on tracks that are very hard.

I need this time out and getting the whole family along is something I have wanted to do since Dargo last year.

[happygu]

You can do it easily in a day, as you can take the Jameson-Licola Rd, South Rd, Mt Selma Rd, to Walhalla Rd to Matlock, and that is all 2wd stuff.....nice trip though and will take around 4 hours or so.

The other alternative if you want to do some nice 4 wheeling, would be to head out south from Licola to Burgoyne Gap Track through the Macallister River, up to Black Range Rd Track, and then head north up to McEvoys and then South Rd, where it would meet up at the junction of South Rd and Mt Selma Rd and travel as before ... this would take up a day. There are a million different tracks up that way, but Burgoyne Gap is beautiful, and a great drive too.

Mic

[threedogs]

You can go from Wood points across the top to Marysville easy track from there back to melb
from memory Big river country

[Bloodyaussie]

Thanks mic i will get the ipad out and have a look... want to stay off the main roads as much as possible.. mags gets sick on winding mountain roads and needs travel sickness tablets if we are to travel those roads.

[happygu]

Most of the roads are winding up that way, so you can't escape them ... just have to travel a little slower to accommodate for the motion sickness.

We normally travel in from Rubicon across to Burgoynes in a day - but that is tracks all the way. I haven't travelled all of the road section I mentioned on the first post from McEvoys up to South Rd, but I think that part would be fairly easy, just as the other end of the road is.

There is Green Hills Track off Burgoynes heading up to South Rd, but this has a couple of pretty steep bits that you may not want to tackle solo - just in case, and I haven't been that way for quite a while so I can't really remember what it was like. Burgoynes Gap has enough steep stuff in and out to keep you amused anyway, and it takes you through some great camping spots in the Gap on the Macalister River. Nice River crossing too, so it has a bit for everyone.

There is a diversion off the road section onto McGuires Track - Mt Selma Track too, but I haven't been that way so I can't recommend it from first hand knowledge.

[Winnie]

Just FYI, Licola to Dargo is a great drive down billy goats and the pub has accommodation.

[Bloodyaussie]

Just FYI, Licola to Dargo is a great drive down billy goats and the pub has accommodation.

I am sure it is but i am only going for one night and want to not feel pressured to get big distances done.

[katwoman]

There's also a track opposite Burgones. Don't remember the name. Mt Margaret Tk is pretty good, but may have white stuff on it. Ask Ray or Mary at Licola shop what tracks are open. When does jamieson rd close ?

[threedogs]

easy drive from Woods point is the one I mentioned above i think it follows the frenchman spur track., track starts down hill at Woods Point then turn left
plenty of heli pads for the kids to get out and run a muck , track comes out about Maryvilles so worth stopping and spending some $$$$ in there
Im sure the ppl would appreciate it, The whole track Id rate easy but muddy, no traffic so take all spares,
should be well sigh posted by now back when I did it tracks were a bit vauge, Highly recommend this track.
its in the top ten high country tracks to do. In most books

[Bloodyaussie]

Accommodation booked at Licola for Friday night and cant wait.

Bloody weather report has just changed for the worse.... ? all week it was saying fine and now not so..

[taslucas]

Oh Damn! I've got a birthday to go to that night!!

[Bloodyaussie]

Oh Damn! I've got a birthday to go to that night!!

You idiot....

Has anyone traveled the high country on there own (one car) ... a little nervous.

[Rossco]

You idiot....

Has anyone traveled the high country on there own (one car) ... a little nervous.
You'll be right jono, I've done a fair bit solo, just pick ur route. . . . I've heard Barkly River Jeep track is a good short cut track through to Woods Point. Good scenery and family friendly. . . .

[Bloodyaussie]

You'll be right jono, I've done a fair bit solo, just pick ur route. . . . I've heard Barkly River Jeep track is a good short cut track through to Woods Point. Good scenery and family friendly. . . .

Ha ha ha.. yeah i love barkly river jeep track but not sure i want to do it by myself with the family in the car..

[AB]

How much a night does it cost to stay at that place?

[Bloodyaussie]

How much a night does it cost to stay at that place?

$40 per adult... i like the idea of not having to stuff around with camp gear and after a long day 4wding you can have a feed a meal and pass out then the next day have a shower pack a few things away and off you go.

[taslucas]

Sounds like lygon street

[Rossco]

Yeah good track but not so family friendly. And not much time to look at the scenery!!
Seriously tho through should be right through donnelys ck via either South rd (2WD Rd) or Cobb Spur tk. Could also go over Jameson - Licola rd to Jameson (a fair bit of dirt tho) or down Snake Edwards which is easy as long as the river is low which it should be. Wouldn't take Lazarini spur & Black River track solo (bit more remote & ruff). A few options but Donellys Ck is probably best bet. Lots of things to look at on the way through. The weather should be reasonable hopefully.

[Winnie]

You idiot....

Has anyone traveled the high country on there own (one car) ... a little nervous.
No problems at all mate. If you're nervous then maybe stick to the main tracks, then if something does happen it won't be long before someone comes along.

[happygu]

You idiot....

Has anyone traveled the high country on there own (one car) ... a little nervous.


You just did Rocky Track ..... if you can do that, then the whole high country is a breeze




In all seriousness, just take care, and you will be fine - I go on my own regularly and don't usually have too much trouble .....

Also remember, rain here in Melbourne doesn't necessarily mean that the tracks are wet up in the hills. The tracks will still be pretty good - half a day of sunshine and you would never know it has rained.

We did a loop on last years Queens Birthday Weekend through Burgoynes Gap and back to Cheynes Bridge, when our trip plans got mucked around waiting for 3 hours for a broken down cruiser, and then the rest of his party of around 15 trucks, on Butcher Track, so we got creative and changed our plans .... It was super slippery last year, and we all let our tyres down to 18 PSI for extra grip, and that made sure we were good ( well mostly - there was a couple of minor moments for 1 of the other trucks in our party )

[Bloodyaussie]

Thanks for all the advise guys.... excited to leave in the morning.

I will let you all know what the place we are staying at is like, maybe for a future trip where we travel light.

I thought that twat Drew would have offered up some advice on some tracks as he is an encyclopedia of tracks in the high country.

Hey Mic how long roughly does it take from Licola to Woods Point or there abouts?

[happygu]

Thanks for all the advise guys.... excited to leave in the morning.

I will let you all know what the place we are staying at is like, maybe for a future trip where we travel light.

I thought that twat Drew would have offered up some advice on some tracks as he is an encyclopedia of tracks in the high country.

Hey Mic how long roughly does it take from Licola to Woods Point or there abouts?


It really does depend on which way you are going from Licola to Woods Point, but allow 4 hours on the roads ( that is taking it really easy ) .....

I hope you are going to come in from Heyfield ( Lake Glenmaggie ) up the bitumen - you will love it even though it is bitumen ( Around 4 Hours from your place to Licola this way). This is one of my favourite drives in Victoria with great views up the Macalister River Valley, and then go out the other way to make it a round trip.

[Bloodyaussie]

Mic I am coming up from Moe past the dam... there is a drive we did on a forum run I want to do again..

Went outside to start the wifes car and my front left tyre has gone flat.... I got these KM1's cheap for $500 on rims pretty much new but they are shit for getting muck in the bead and not sealing properly.... frustrating.

I think I will sell them soon and look to getting something else..

[happygu]

Excellent - you will be going up through Heyfield way. Enjoy the views :biggrin:

Never had KM1's so can't really comment on those, but the KM'2's have been excellent so far....

[lucus30]

Mic I am coming up from Moe past the dam... there is a drive we did on a forum run I want to do again..

Went outside to start the wifes car and my front left tyre has gone flat.... I got these KM1's cheap for $500 on rims pretty much new but they are shit for getting muck in the bead and not sealing properly.... frustrating.

I think I will sell them soon and look to getting something else..
I had the same problem with my last tyres pretty much every time I took it out. Got my new ones and no problems yet

[Bloodyaussie]

Yes I have had the KM2's but for the $500 I got these for with rims and then sold my KM2's that had about 30% left without rims for $500... simple math.

Got my shopping and a bottle of wine..... yum yum. also stopped past and grabbed Mudski's air jack.

[AB]

simple math. Wow, you got severely spring rolled in that deal...

[Bloodyaussie]

In moe filling up before heading into the hills... so winnie are you my contact buddy..lol.

[threedogs]

Stay safe weather here is on your side, but fingers crossed for you

[lucus30]

In moe filling up before heading into the hills... so winnie are you my contact buddy..lol.
Best of luck. I'm sure you'll be fine if not post up and if Winnie can't I'll come get you. Will just take a few hours to get there

But most importly enjoy your time with the family

Edit : on 2nd thoughts if you haven't already go join a few of the 4wd rescue Facebook pages. Last rescue I went to near on 20 trucks rolled up at midnight on a Sunday night

[Winnie]

In moe filling up before heading into the hills... so winnie are you my contact buddy..lol.

Roger that!! Wish I was up there this weekend... doing bloody stocktake here at work. Always fun.

[Bloodyaussie]

Roger that!! Wish I was up there this weekend... doing bloody stocktake here at work. Always fun.

Thanks mate.... running behind but should be on the road in a minute.. is there any reception in licola?

[Winnie]

I'm fairly sure there isn't. You might find some patches like at Dargo?

[4bye4]

Got this fixed now for a dif lock.

58198

[Sir Roofy]

Thanks mate.... running behind but should be on the road in a minute.. is there any reception in licola?


unless you got a super duper mobile NO theres a pay phone at the shop

[MudRunnerTD]

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Gay. That is all


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[MudRunnerTD]

Wonder if he got lost??

[Rossco]

And that was the last that was seen of Jonathan. . . . Ha ha

Nice weather tho cracker of a weekend for wintery Vic.

[Winnie]

He's alive!
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[MudRunnerTD]

Just got the same pic. We hate him!


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[happygu]

He's alive!
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Looks like Burgoynes .... have to wait for the official report...

[Winnie]

Looks like Burgoynes .... have to wait for the official report...
Yeah good call, that's where he is

[Hodge]

He's alive!
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Looks awesome.

[Bloodyaussie]

Just got home guys and thanks for caring.... ha ha ha.

I tell ya what that second part of burgoyne after the macalister river crossing is insane.... fwarking steep and really hairy coming around those hair pin corners was something else.

Much to tell but right now its time to get kids and dinner and showers sorted...

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[Bloodyaussie]

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[Hodge]

Looks like it was an awesome family getaway in a beautiful bit of country mate.

[Hodge]

Just showed the photos to the missus she'd loved to do something like this. Might scab a rough route off you some day and go do it. Scenery is too awesome.

[AB]

Perfect day for it mate!!!!

[Maxhead]

Yeah, I suppose I'd say it was a pretty successful trip

[Bloodyaussie]

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[Bloodyaussie]

Eric can sit down and show you all the way points if you like.

Also guys i was having a good talk with the caretaker and having us lot all stay there and they do group discounts and are very accommodating for a mob like ours.

[AB]

Eric can sit down and show you all the way points if you like. Also guys i was having a good talk with the caretaker and having us lot all stay there and they do group discounts and are very accommodating for a mob like ours. id be keen for a luxurious forum trip ;)

[lucus30]

Looks awesome mate glad you enjoyed. Would be keen for a trip also

[happygu]

Thought you would like it in there. It is one of my favorite spots, and a great drive in all weather.....

last time we went, it was really wet and slippery , and one of the trucks in front of me had a couple of moments on the other side of the Gap on the steep points, and there isnt a whole lot of room to the edge either....

Nice pics, and I can picture where most of them are except for a couple.... :)

[MudRunnerTD]

Looks like an awesome trip Jonathan. Very lucky to be able to take the family away like that. Good on you for making it happen mate.

[Bloodyaussie]

Thought you would like it in there. It is one of my favorite spots, and a great drive in all weather.....

last time we went, it was really wet and slippery , and one of the trucks in front of me had a couple of moments on the other side of the Gap on the steep points, and there isnt a whole lot of room to the edge either....

Nice pics, and I can picture where most of them are except for a couple.... :)

Your telling me mate.... there was one point where we were pointing skyward and no room to my right with sheer drop off and I hit this large rock on the left and the heart sunk and my ass puckered up...

AB I have been wanting to do a trip where we stay in motels or other accommodation for sometime now....

The only thing was the heating in the rooms was not nearly good enough but we did not have a huge fire going outside to warm ourselves... the caretaker said if we come in a big group we can have a huge fire going and have the 2 houses attached to the large kitchen and the fire pit is just outside.

Oh and one big thought came to mind and that was "Thank you too Nissanpatrol.com" for making something like this possible... dont think that everyday I am so grateful for what I have and for what this place did for me..... cheers

[MudRunnerTD]

Your telling me mate.... there was one point where we were pointing skyward and no room to my right with sheer drop off and I hit this large rock on the left and the heart sunk and my ass puckered up...

AB I have been wanting to do a trip where we stay in motels or other accommodation for sometime now....

The only thing was the heating in the rooms was not nearly good enough but we did not have a huge fire going outside to warm ourselves... the caretaker said if we come in a big group we can have a huge fire going and have the 2 houses attached to the large kitchen and the fire pit is just outside.

Oh and one big thought came to mind and that was "Thank you too Nissanpatrol.com" for making something like this possible... dont think that everyday I am so grateful for what I have and for what this place did for me..... cheers

Sounds like a great plan for a family forum trip.

[AB]

Yep just got a massive thumbs up from the boss honkey for a trip like this gents ;)

[Bloodyaussie]

September onwards they are chocka's but all through the Autumn and winter months there are no probs at all... I will speak to them about how we would go in say October or something for a big trip there.

What would be the ideal time of year to go???

[Winnie]

Yeah it would be pretty cool!

[AB]

September onwards they are chocka's but all through the Autumn and winter months there are no probs at all... I will speak to them about how we would go in say October or something for a big trip there. What would be the ideal time of year to go??? if your happy to go again I'd be keen to do it this winter or early spring.

Julyish?

[Bloodyaussie]

Here is a quick video of the Macalister river crossing having a chat with a Toyota nob....

The funniest thing was as we came down to the waters edge Mags freaked out and picked her handbag up and put it on here lap like she was expecting water to come rushing in... ha ha ha.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJZ98cqdO6w&feature=youtu.be

Got heaps of video but the really hard clime the camera decided it would jump from its mount... stupid bloody thing.

[MudRunnerTD]

September onwards they are chocka's but all through the Autumn and winter months there are no probs at all... I will speak to them about how we would go in say October or something for a big trip there.

What would be the ideal time of year to go???


Are the tracks you did open or seasonally closed? I'd they are closed then Melbourne cup is opening.

[Bloodyaussie]

No gates mate....... Not sure how they would close them??

Its funny as now I know where I was in respect to the Licola trip we did 2 years ago... as I just followed I had no idea where I was but now I know all to well where I was and where I would like to go again.. that burgoynes track is a beauty and not sure I would have done it if I had known being on my own with my family in the car.. loved it.

[Bacho86]

Looks like a great trip BA,

I'd be keen on a family friendly type trip with accommodation as well to entice the better half to come along, great idea!


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[Rossco]

Looks awesome Jono. Burgoynes track & the Macalister river looks like a very cool spot, need to tick that one of the list soon. Where did you stay, is it part of the camp at licola?? Rivers looked up a little bit too.

[Bloodyaussie]

Looks awesome Jono. Burgoynes track & the Macalister river looks like a very cool spot, need to tick that one of the list soon. Where did you stay, is it part of the camp at licola?? Rivers looked up a little bit too.

Rivers were down actually mate... yes the place we stayed was the Lions Widerness Villiage...

[Rossco]

Rivers were down actually mate... yes the place we stayed was the Lions Widerness Villiage...
Yeah nice. I remember staying there as a kid . . . Ahhh memories . . . .

[krbrooking]

Looks like a really good trip man hopefully I can take the family on a similar trip someday.

[Sir Roofy]

Are the tracks you did open or seasonally closed? I'd they are closed then Melbourne cup is opening.

Ifs theres heaps of rain or snow between now and October theres noway you will cross the river where jono crossed

[jay see]

Looks like a really good trip man hopefully I can take the family on a similar trip someday.

I'll like to do something like this, even some as day trips with family.

Good to hear you enjoyed the time with your family

[Bloodyaussie]

Ifs theres heaps of rain or snow between now and October theres noway you will cross the river where jono crossed

Yes you are right mate... i was watching some video of the crossing at that time of year and it did not go well for some.

[Hodge]

Yes you are right mate... i was watching some video of the crossing at that time of year and it did not go well for some.

This one came to mind first.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM2uyq4v4IE

[Winnie]

if your happy to go again I'd be keen to do it this winter or early spring.

Julyish?
We've been talking about a snow trip... Would be pretty cool to go and play in the snow all day then go home to a little cabin. Heating might not be shit hot but I'm sure it would be warmer than a tent!

[Bloodyaussie]

We've been talking about a snow trip... Would be pretty cool to go and play in the snow all day then go home to a little cabin. Heating might not be shit hot but I'm sure it would be warmer than a tent!

I thought just bring some little fan heaters with us.. the rooms are very basic as they are mostly for schools and they get big uni meets there that involve shit tonnes of alcohol.

I find the photos i took.

[Winnie]

I thought just bring some little fan heaters with us.. the rooms are very basic as they are mostly for schools and they get big uni meets there that involve shit tonnes of alcohol.

I find the photos i took.
Yeah good call.
Last time I was there the bloke at the shop was telling us how much diesel they go through a month for their generators... I can't remember but it was huge! No wonder their grog is so expensive!

[AB]

Yeah good call. Last time I was there the bloke at the shop was telling us how much diesel they go through a month for their generators... I can't remember but it was huge! No wonder their grog is so expensive! weren't they looking into a big solar setup?

Was that the bloke we spoke to outside the shop?

[Bloodyaussie]

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[Winnie]

weren't they looking into a big solar setup?

Was that the bloke we spoke to outside the shop?
Yeah you're right, can't believe they haven't done solar there yet