Gawler Rangers Meet Up May 2016 South Australia

[Chubba]

Ay what's the go with loos?
Will the sites have long drops or will a shovel be on call??

Always always take a shovel and a bog roll or two. Always.
And some of that hand sanatiser.

[BigRAWesty]

Always always take a shovel and a bog roll or two. Always.
And some of that hand sanatiser.
Yep.. all good. Though I'd ask.

[Chubba]

Yep.. all good. Though I'd ask.

Yeah mate off the top of my head I couldn't really tell you. Probably something but pack as if not.

[Ibbo]

What is everyone thinking for Monday night? Getting home or stopping somewhere?

Chubba - what time were you thinking we might make Iron Knob?

Trying to work out myself whether it is worth just finding a spot to camp the night on that PAR 23 before Nonning, launch it home or maybe stop at Whyalla and catch up with a mate. Pondering.

[BigRAWesty]

I'll be hanging up there Monday night, seems by myself now..

[Roosim]

I'll probably stay up that way Monday night as well

[Ibbo]

Thanks - the northern end of the PAR just before Nonning looks like it gets back in some nice country and according to previous post from Chubba "Camping is permitted within 250 metres of the track" so could be an option depending on the time of day. Might need to push on a bit further depending how far you want to drive the next day. See how we go I suppose.

[BigRAWesty]

I've actually got the Wednesday off to..
I just need to be home by 3 to pick up the young one from school.

[Chubba]

Predicting a time for Iron Knob might be a little difficult. It all depends on track conditions,weather and such. Could be early or late. We haven't be this way before so we don't really know. If it's a quick drive we might want stay a little longer or we might think fuck it, lets keep going. Play by ear I think. I personally will make a call at the time. Setting up camp somewhere near the top of PAR 23 is a tempting idea though. All depends on the day. As long as we all have that option of an extra night we'll be covered.

[BigRAWesty]

Ok meal planning.
Are we looking at pulling up with enough time for camp fire tea any night?
Would be cool if we could do a camp oven cook out but if not stove top meals it is..
I'm happy either way just some things are suited better for a slow camp oven cook over a stove..
Gotta plan some kid friendly meals..

[Ibbo]

Seems like sat night could b possible if getting to wudinna at 3ish and pollda rock only 50km away. Mon could also be option depending how far u want to drive.
The plan was we all bring a bit of fire wood each right?

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[BigRAWesty]

The plan was we all bring a bit of fire wood each right?

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Yep that's the plan..

[Ibbo]

If all goes to plan i will have some fresh fish to cook up and share around on sat night. But we all know with fishing there are no guarantees...

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[BigRAWesty]

If all goes to plan i will have some fresh fish to cook up and share around on sat night. But we all know with fishing there are no guarantees...

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Lol..
Me catching fish is like pigs flying...

[Ibbo]

Gone are the good old days of recreational gill netting and catching more fish than you could ever hope to use. Sigh..

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[BigRAWesty]

Gone are the good old days of recreational gill netting and catching more fish than you could ever hope to use. Sigh..

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Lol..
But seriously this is me
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[Hodge]

Lol..
But seriously this is me
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Count me in.

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[Ibbo]

Lol..
But seriously this is me
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When they've stopped taking baits
And fishing becomes a bore
Its time to put down the rod
And pick up the C-4!

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[Chubba]

If all goes to plan i will have some fresh fish to cook up and share around on sat night. But we all know with fishing there are no guarantees...

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Too late, you've already said it. Ibbo's catch for tea Sat night. COOOOL!! YUM YUM.....

[Ibbo]

Too late, you've already said it. Ibbo's catch for tea Sat night. COOOOL!! YUM YUM.....
Ok well maybe i better pack the gill net and explosives [emoji6]

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[Chubba]

One week to go. Are we all sweet?

[Roosim]

Yep all good here - got the car back on the road from my attempt at fixing the 'key in ignition alarm'!

[BigRAWesty]

One week to go. Are we all sweet?
I'll have my new exhaust on too!!!!!

[Ibbo]

Yep car serviced and gearing up. I head west wednesday. Cant wait!

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[BigRAWesty]

Yep car serviced and gearing up. I head west wednesday. Cant wait!

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I'm dropping oil tomorrow..
This trip will see it due for its 70,000 service apon return..

[Ibbo]

I'm dropping oil tomorrow..
This trip will see it due for its 70,000 service apon return..
Only a pup! Mine just had the 130k, be good to give it a good run.

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[BigRAWesty]

Only a pup! Mine just had the 130k, be good to give it a good run.

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Yep. That's why we grabbed it..
We personally think the dealer had it $5000 to cheap..

[Ibbo]

Yep. That's why we grabbed it..
We personally think the dealer had it $5000 to cheap..
Your not making any sense. A dealer undercharging for a car! Incredible.

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[BigRAWesty]

Your not making any sense. A dealer undercharging for a car! Incredible.

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Yep.. I know ey..
$25000 for an 08 zd30, 2" lift, winch bar, full outback draw system, 3.5T gmv upgrade which includes a laminated rear diff and spring tower braces, and dual batteries..
And had 63500k on it to boot...
We put the deposit down sight unseen..

[Ibbo]

Well played sir.

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[my third 256]

so what time we meeting at the servo for those not going maybe 7.30 am

[snicko]

WOOHOO We're going camping!!

Fitted the roof top tent on the weekend and its been so long that I hope we put it on the right way!!

Filled the tanks up, OUCH!! now to pack the bags and get some food.

[BigRAWesty]

WOOHOO We're going camping!!

Fitted the roof top tent on the weekend and its been so long that I hope we put it on the right way!!

Filled the tanks up, OUCH!! now to pack the bags and get some food.
Yea I filled up last night.. $140 and they were 1/4 full each lol..

[Ibbo]

Still getting diesel for under a dollar in Mt Barker. Well 99.9 😉

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[Ibbo]

Were we meeting at the servo in Wudinna? Is there only one servo in town?

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[Roosim]

Looks like there are a couple - Mobil & Caltex. Right next to each other.

[Ibbo]

Looks like there are a couple - Mobil & Caltex. Right next to each other.
Shouldn't be too hard to spot a convoy of patrols then [emoji4]

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[Chubba]

Looks like there are a couple - Mobil & Caltex. Right next to each other.


Shouldn't be too hard to spot a convoy of patrols then [emoji4]

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I'm sure we'll find each other some how.
Looking forward to this. There's been a little rain that way.

[BigRAWesty]

Just an FYI for the Adelaide crew..
Lower light is always much cheaper on fuel than the big smoke..
Maybe a quick phone call Friday night to see and a quick duck in in the way..
Still make the BP the meeting point though?
But my Olds travel threw there weekly and always top up there as its much cheaper.

[Ibbo]

I'm sure we'll find each other some how.
Looking forward to this. There's been a little rain that way.
I thought you planned the weather well Chubba. Looks like it fining up for the end of week. Glad we not camping in the crap that hammering SA at present.

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[Chubba]

I thought you planned the weather well Chubba. Looks like it fining up for the end of week. Glad we not camping in the crap that hammering SA at present.

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Would have been fun.

[Ibbo]

Would have been fun.
I have woken up in enough wet beds in my time thanks. Sometimes it was even from the weather.

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[BigRAWesty]

Looks like it's going to be stunning..

[Ibbo]

Old man and i have made it over to Streaky Bay. Nice spot. Thinking that rather than back tracking to wudinna we might just meet you all at poldappa rock camp site where we camping on sat night. Would this work Chubba?

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[Chubba]

Old man and i have made it over to Streaky Bay. Nice spot. Thinking that rather than back tracking to wudinna we might just meet you all at poldappa rock camp site where we camping on sat night. Would this work Chubba?

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Yeah. No problem. Should be able to find each other at the rock.
Snicko, would you rather that too or Wundinna? Up to you. We will be stopping at Wudinna regardless.

[snicko]

Yeah. No problem. Should be able to find each other at the rock.
Snicko, would you rather that too or Wundinna? Up to you. We will be stopping at Wudinna regardless.

Wudinna will be fine for us. We will wait for you guys at the "Australian Farmer" Monument.
The last I read 2:30?

[BigRAWesty]

Fark this rain..
Making it so hard to pack and organize..

[taslucas]

Fark this rain..
Making it so hard to pack and organize..
Beats a drought!

>>>tappin from tassie

[Chubba]

Packed and ready to go. One more day of work and we're off.

[BigRAWesty]

Lucky you..
I'm still sorting it all out..

[Roosim]

Middle of a 2 day sales conference - going to the footy tomorrow night, mate dropped out today so going solo. No idea what to pack but can't wait for Sat !

[BigRAWesty]

Middle of a 2 day sales conference - going to the footy tomorrow night, mate dropped out today so going solo. No idea what to pack but can't wait for Sat !
Mid 20 the whole time so shorts and T..
Maybe shorts and jumper. .
I'm a taking a stab here but I think nights may get cold...

[Roosim]

...and some tinnies and its all sweet !

[BigRAWesty]

...and some tinnies and its all sweet !
Making burbon Today..
1L of it..

[Chubba]

Making burbon Today..
1L of it..

Yum yum...... Kallen's Bourbon and Ibbos Fish for Saturday night. Coooool........
I'll bring a cup and a plate.

[BigRAWesty]

Yum yum...... Kallen's Bourbon and Ibbos Fish for Saturday night. Coooool........
I'll bring a cup and a plate.
Was thinking a bottle of small batch too...

Made the dam thing toooo big!!!
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Anyone got a splitter?? I can bring one just running short of room..

[Chubba]

A splitter? Do you mean a wood splitter?

[TPC]

Was thinking a bottle of small batch too...

Made the dam thing toooo big!!!
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/05/210.jpg

Anyone got a splitter?? I can bring one just running short of room..

I hope you are going to pack something in those drawers to stop things moving around, otherwise you will have eggs and juice breaking and mixing together and soaking into the toilet paper.

[BigRAWesty]

Yea they are full now..

[BigRAWesty]

A splitter? Do you mean a wood splitter?
Yea. For the wood.

[Chubba]

Yea. For the wood.

I can throw one in if things are tight for you.

[BigRAWesty]

I can throw one in if things are tight for you.
That'll be good mate. I have a tomahawk bur not sure it'll like to he red gum

[MudRunnerTD]

WOOHOO We're going camping!!

Fitted the roof top tent on the weekend and its been so long that I hope we put it on the right way!!

Filled the tanks up, OUCH!! now to pack the bags and get some food.

^^^^^^^^^^

Watch this one! She's Trouble!!

Have a great trip guys, i advent been into this thread at all until just now, how many have you guys got going to this?

[Clunk]

Safe travels folks and dont forget to upload the photos

[snicko]

^^^^^^^^^^

Watch this one! She's Trouble!!

Have a great trip guys, i advent been into this thread at all until just now, how many have you guys got going to this?

Oi..!!

Enough of your cheek!! hahaha

Hi great leader!! How you doing?? I actually put my name down for this trip longer than a week!!

Really looking forward to meeting new members and in my own back yard and all!!

[Plasnart]

Safe travels folks and dont forget to upload the photos

Yes please plenty of pics of that awesome part of the country!

[Clunk]

snicko ...... you make sure you behave yourself and dont go leading Westy astray hahahaha

[BigRAWesty]

Geeze.. 450k down.. 600 to go..... lol

[Chubba]

^^^^^^^^^^

Watch this one! She's Trouble!!

Have a great trip guys, i advent been into this thread at all until just now, how many have you guys got going to this?

Thanks for the tip mate.
We managed to scratch nine vehicles together. Had a late entrant Tuesday. All patrols except for one sad sack.

[BigRAWesty]

Who's not in a patrol??

[Clunk]

I would have thought everyone, seeing as they're all human...... I think

[Chubba]

Who's not a patrol??

One of the brothers......

[BigRAWesty]

I would have thought everyone, seeing as they're all human...... I think
Sorry buddy. I forgot a word

One of the brothers......
Best show him what he's missing lol..
And yea the wood splitter would be sweet..
I fancy beating my tomahawk with the hammer lol.

[MudRunnerTD]

Thanks for the tip mate.
We managed to scratch nine vehicles together. Had a late entrant Tuesday. All patrols except for one sad sack.

Great effort guys!!! Have a great time!!

[AB]

Have a great trip guys, good turn out, enjoy!

[Winnie]

Have a good one guys and don't forget the photos!

[jay see]

Safe travels guys....[emoji327] [emoji328] [emoji12]

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[BigRAWesty]

What uhf again

[Chubba]

24. 24. 24. 24.
I'm already here having a doughnut.

[happygu]

Have a great trip guys and gals ....It looks like an awesome trip, and definitely one I will do one day

[Chubba]

The fun begins.
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[snicko]

Now I know what you guys look like see you at Wudinna !!


Tappa Tappa yappa yappa

[MudRunnerTD]

AB I can't believe you ain't going to the first big SA meetup! You really have dropped the ball on this one mate!!!

Have an awesome time guys!

[my third 256]

just saw the boys off the only one to turn up but was nice to put faces to names
the krispy creames were nice

[mudski]

The fun begins.
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Haha. You guys actually have a Krispy Kremes over there now.
Have fun. Take plenty of pics. Im jealous as hell right now as i should be there with you. Instead im sitting in my car in Collingwood watching wierdo after wierdo walk by.

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[growler2058]

I'm jealous......

[Chubba]

Now I know what you guys look like see you at Wudinna !!


Tappa Tappa yappa yappa
Hay Snicko. Things are going well but the time we will get to you might blow out a little. May be as late as 4:30. Up to you if you want to wait orgo onto the rock. Let us know what you decide. .

[snicko]

Is it mt


Tappa Tappa yappa yappa

[snicko]

Have met up with Ibbo and we will go to the rock with him.
See you there. Safe travelling.


Tappa Tappa yappa yappa

[BigRAWesty]

Have met up with Ibbo and we will go to the rock with him.
See you there. Safe travelling.


Tappa Tappa yappa yappa
Well catch ya then

[Chubba]

Back home all safe'n sound. Report and photos to come shortly.
I think it's safe to say all had a great time, I know I did and I made some new friends. Thanks for the support of all who attended.
Cheers
Chubba.

[MudRunnerTD]

Back home all safe'n sound. Report and photos to come shortly.
I think it's safe to say all had a great time, I know I did and I made some new friends. Thanks for the support of all who attended.
Cheers
Chubba.


TEASE!!!! Pics or it didn't happen!!

[Chubba]

TEASE!!!! Pics or it didn't happen!!

One for now. The rest when I get a bit more time
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First morning.

[Old Wal]

What a sight! My wife and I camped at Kolay Hut campground for a few days and yesterday we witnessed the convoy of patrols roll past. We would have loved to have been involved in the meet up however our plans have been continually changing due to road closures because of the rain. We are 1 month into a 3 month tour. Managed to get a bit of mobile service at the moment. Hoping to do Googs Track for the next few days.Hope all involved in the meet up had a good time.

[Plasnart]

One for now. The rest when I get a bit more time
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First morning.

Lovely shot Chubba. Been to Pildappa Rock a few times. Beautiful place especially at sunset!

[BigRAWesty]

What a sight! My wife and I camped at Kolay Hut campground for a few days and yesterday we witnessed the convoy of patrols roll past. We would have loved to have been involved in the meet up however our plans have been continually changing due to road closures because of the rain. We are 1 month into a 3 month tour. Managed to get a bit of mobile service at the moment. Hoping to do Googs Track for the next few days.Hope all involved in the meet up had a good time.
You should have flashed us down..

By gezze it's good to shower!!!!
Last one was Friday lol..

What a trip..
Awesome area of South aus..
I'll upload some pics after dinner

[BigRAWesty]

The first night.
Pildappa rock
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Organ pipe gorge
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Stone dam
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Cacoon found at night 2
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[Ibbo]

Thanks for a good trip everyone!

My only downer is that I have got home and unpacked and my camera is nowhere to be seen. I have a horrible feeling it fell out at one of the stops on the way home, I remember on one occasion opening the door and thinking something dropped down on my foot but looked under the car and saw nothing so thought I was imagining things. But now that I cant find the camera I am not so sure...Don't really car about the camera but have not downloaded the photo's since Christmas so potentially losing a few good memories - including this trip! Bugger.

[Chubba]

That's no good mate. We'll put up as many photos as we can for yah.

[Ibbo]

That's no good mate. We'll put up as many photos as we can for yah.
Cheers mate - still hoping it reappears like Andrew's phone! Thanks again for organising the trip, well led.

[Roosim]

Had a ball !! Big thanks to Dave for organising the trip and keeping us under control. Met a great bunch of people who made me feel welcome and know how to fix stuff.
My partner still thinks it is a 'cult' - grown men lining up cars and taking pics!
Will post some pics later.

[jack]

Thanks for a good trip everyone!

My only downer is that I have got home and unpacked and my camera is nowhere to be seen. I have a horrible feeling it fell out at one of the stops on the way home, I remember on one occasion opening the door and thinking something dropped down on my foot but looked under the car and saw nothing so thought I was imagining things. But now that I cant find the camera I am not so sure...Don't really car about the camera but have not downloaded the photo's since Christmas so potentially losing a few good memories - including this trip! Bugger.

Not sure if you're on Facebook, but there are often posts on there from people who have lost or found cameras.
If you're on FB put up a post on a couple of the 4WD and camping groups, amazing how it gets shared around. (I had one returned I didn't even know I'd lost.)
Good luck.

[BigRAWesty]

Not sure if you're on Facebook, but there are often posts on there from people who have lost or found cameras.
If you're on FB put up a post on a couple of the 4WD and camping groups, amazing how it gets shared around. (I had one returned I didn't even know I'd lost.)
Good luck.
Pretty sure it was lost on the third night.
That was a "that spot looks good for the night" camp site..

But what a shame..

Well I'm home now.. cars unpacked..

Got the camping blues already..
Bright sky for lost the weekend and I've come home to rain........
Owell.
I'll get my slr photos up soon..

[snicko]

Had a blast!! Just love camping and had a great time meeting new people.
Thanks Chubba for organising and leading us on a great couple of days in the Gawler Ranges.
Thanks guys for the best "Boys weekend" that I have ever had !! Hahahahaha
Was awesome to be part of the SA meetup and I hope we can do it again.

[Sir Roofy]

Had a blast!! Just love camping and had a great time meeting new people.
Thanks Chubba for organising and leading us on a great couple of days in the Gawler Ranges.
Thanks guys for the best "Boys weekend" that I have ever had !! Hahahahaha
Was awesome to be part of the SA meetup and I hope we can do it again.

Glad you had a great w-end snicko now wheres your pics
you always have a bucket load
how you been anyway and Nev he's well I take it

[Chubba]

Gawler Rangers Trip Report

Sat 14th May 2016
Most of us met up on the Sat morning to drive up to Wudinna to meet Snicko And Ibbo then onto Pildappa rock. Well we didn't quite leave on time and the drive up was slightly underestimated so the timing for Wudinna blew out a little so we ended up meeting at Pildappa rock just on dark. Beautiful campsite and soon got into getting to know each other around the fire with a drink.

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How's that for a view from your swag.


Next morning up early quick look around the rock and a serve of bacon and eggs and we were off.

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Pre dawn stroll on top of the rock

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Morning parade.



Went to the Organ Pipes.

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Along Turkey Flat Track to LP Track where 500m short of the Pondanna Outstation over the radio we hear "I need to pull over it's over heating." FS. Andrew (Rooism) had a hole in the top tank of his radiator and lost most of his coolant.

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We put our heads together and came up with a solution that involved leaving the car there and go set up camp at Kokodo camp have some tea and go back to retrieve his car that night. The drive down Conical Hill to the camp was a lot of fun. One of the two best tracks we went on.

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Next day Mattera Track to the rest of LP Track to Kolay falls. That section of track was also good fun.

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A group photo before lunch where Kath and Nev (Snicko) left us for home. The rest of us continued onto PAR 23 to Nonning. Par 23 wasn't as rough as I thought it may be. It was a well formed graded road. In the wet it would have been completely different.

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About 2kms out of Nonning station we pulled up under some trees to camp. Here four more left us for home. The last night was Kallen (biggqwesty),Andrew(Roosim), Dave(Chubba), Nigel and Brett(Ibbo) and Mark (my brother). That night was a little cool. The morning was beautiful. Dew over everything, the sun coming up bathing everything in a golden light. I love being bush.

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One more stretch of outback road down the Stringer Highway then home. Iron Knob in the distance in this pic.

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BRING ON THE NEXT SA MEETUP.

[Maxhead]

...a meetup, what meetup??
All I see is Kaleens kids pics...looks like Westy had a great holiday:)

Was anyone else there..lol C'mon folks pics or it didn't happen
Sneaky, you especially should have a heap...lol

EDIT: OK OK Chubba you beat me to it legend!

[Roosim]

Some more pics....
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Sunset on the first night

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Sunrise

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Camp site

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The radiator problem fix - 401. Thanks guys, it's still holding. Searching for new radiator....


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Trip Mascot

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Marks rock climbing ugg boots - very slippery

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That t-shirt !

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Bush camp - cold night and lots of dew

[snicko]

Sorry guys but I only had my phone for pics.
I went to get my camera, it was flat and couldn't find the battery charger!!
I have a few and when I remember how to post them I will !!

Chubba has done an excellent write up and taken soon great shots - Thanks Chubba

Roosim has some great shots too - Well done

Bigguwesty's are pretty good too and I'm sure ibbo's would have been good as well!!

[NigeP62]

So disappointed that I couldn't make this trip, even more so after seeing the pics and hearing how everything went.
Looks like I'll have time in September so am starting to plan a possible trip up then.
Without going through this whole thread were there any links to good maps of all roads in the area?
Is it doable as a single vehicle with proper planning? With a camper trailer? Doesn't look like there was any extreme driving given reasonable weather.

[rusty_nail]

looks amazing guys! great to see what the forum can achieve bringing so many similar minded people together =D

[Chubba]

So disappointed that I couldn't make this trip, even more so after seeing the pics and hearing how everything went.
Looks like I'll have time in September so am starting to plan a possible trip up then.
Without going through this whole thread were there any links to good maps of all roads in the area?
Is it doable as a single vehicle with proper planning? With a camper trailer? Doesn't look like there was any extreme driving given reasonable weather.

This is the map we used.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=64311&d=1453889425

And the Gawler Rangers NP would be fine on your own with care.
Now having seen the tracks you could take a camper in there to one of the camp sites then see the rest of the park without it. It isn't extreme driving but due diligence and care is always the ticket.

[BigRAWesty]

So disappointed that I couldn't make this trip, even more so after seeing the pics and hearing how everything went.
Looks like I'll have time in September so am starting to plan a possible trip up then.
Without going through this whole thread were there any links to good maps of all roads in the area?
Is it doable as a single vehicle with proper planning? With a camper trailer? Doesn't look like there was any extreme driving given reasonable weather.
A couple of good sections which we had it in 4wd but not hard..
More the corrigations.. some spots made your teeth rattle..

Camper doable, but you'll just need to slow down on the rough stuff..

[BigRAWesty]

A bit of a positive to come from the trip..
Most of the stock intercoolers showed leaks with the fine dust,
And Andrews broken radiator mount got us all inspecting and finding some issues with worn out or perished top rubber mounts..

Now to find replacements. .

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[Roosim]

A bit of a positive to come from the trip..
Most of the stock intercoolers showed leaks with the fine dust,
And Andrews broken radiator mount got us all inspecting and finding some issues with worn out or perished top rubber mounts..

Now to find replacements. .

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Happy to assist !!!

[NigeP62]

Thanks for the replies.
Have a couple of mates that would do the trip but getting all together is an issue at times.
Brought the Mrs out from Ireland in 2001 and other than the regular tourist drives staying at Big 4's she's hardly seen the country.
Might be time she went without a proper shower for a few days.

[BigRAWesty]

Thanks for the replies.
Have a couple of mates that would do the trip but getting all together is an issue at times.
Brought the Mrs out from Ireland in 2001 and other than the regular tourist drives staying at Big 4's she's hardly seen the country.
Might be time she went without a proper shower for a few days.
That's the way.. a week with no showing soon shows your build lol..

But in all honesty now is the time to go..
Spring or autumn. Summer would be way to hot and I think winter the clay mud wouldn't make it a pleasant camp..

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MY PICS OF OUR AWESOME SA MEET-UP

I know it been a week but better late than never!!

We went with Ibbo to the camp ground before the others and got to see the Rock in the afternoon.
Once set up we climbed and the view was spectacular!

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Can see how much the farmers have to crop!! Was a great advantage point.
We watched the guy go up and back a few times!

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There were lots of water up there which surprised me.

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We all took this pic but just had to put it in as there is nothing better than a line up of Patrols!!!

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Lined up again, so just had to take another pic!! hahaha

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Went to the pipes and just beautiful. Nature is so awesome!!

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You can't see how big this is but the colours are vivid with the sun on the rock.

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Lunch at the Old Homestead

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Oh NO!!! Every drivers nightmare...a break down!

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The vehicle was left to set with the first patch job attempt.
This lead to a night drive that everyone jumped at the idea.
As we had the roof top tent on and all set up we stayed at camp with Tegan to keep the fire going for the guys to cook their dinner on when they got back.

The next day the second patch job worked.
This then sent us all looking under our bonnets to see if we had potentially the same problem.

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Looking back over the park. By this time it had started to rain and as we have been here in the wet before I was feeling a little nervous.
If it continued to rain the road would turn into a skating rink in no time and we would all be passengers!!
But good fortune for us the rain didn't last.

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We all gathered at the Shearing shed and had lunch.
Then it was time for us to go our way home and the rest to continue on to the next camp site.
Was a great trip and hope we can get together again and do another one.

[Ibbo]

My camera hasn't turned up. Dont see how it could have been lost at last camp Kallen as one of you blokes would have seen it before you left.
Anyway on a positive note i replaced my radio aerial some time ago and have had terrible radio reception ever since. I have thought it may be due to poor contact but have not got around to pulling it all apart again to clean up. Tried the radio when got home from this trip and it works beautifully! I think all those corrugations rubbed the contacts clean. Those corrugations were good for something!

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My camera hasn't turned up. Dont see how it could have been lost at last camp Kallen as one of you blokes would have seen it before you left.
Anyway on a positive note i replaced my radio aerial some time ago and have had terrible radio reception ever since. I have thought it may be due to poor contact but have not got around to pulling it all apart again to clean up. Tried the radio when got home from this trip and it works beautifully! I think all those corrugations rubbed the contacts clean. Those corrugations were good for something!

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Hi Ibbo
Maybe you did my favourite trick and left the camera on the bull bar!! (I left my phone/camera there on this trip!!) I've done this more times than I would like to remember over the years!
Did you get your camera out when we had the last group photo and lined up the Patrols?
Maybe you could give the Rangers a call and ask them to have a look on the side of the road.
Where we had the pics was not far from the Accommodation so it should not be too hard to find our photo shoot spot!

[Ibbo]

Hi Ibbo
Maybe you did my favourite trick and left the camera on the bull bar!! (I left my phone/camera there on this trip!!) I've done this more times than I would like to remember over the years!
Did you get your camera out when we had the last group photo and lined up the Patrols?
Maybe you could give the Rangers a call and ask them to have a look on the side of the road.
Where we had the pics was not far from the Accommodation so it should not be too hard to find our photo shoot spot!
Nah i had it the last night after you guys left so could be on Nonning Station. Thought about giving them a call too. Have tried servos i stopped at on way home and police station but no hits [emoji20]

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[Chubba]

That sucks bloke. I always find things like that at the bottom of my sleeping bag the next time I use it.

[growler2058]

That sucks bloke. I always find things like that at the bottom of my sleeping bag the next time I use it.

You're a special kinda stoopid though

[Roosim]

Hmmm camera in the sleeping bag ???

[Ibbo]

I had an epiphany this morning and realised only place i not looked for camera was in my camp chair. Sure enough it folded up in there. Seems i am a special kind of stupid also. But relieved stupid. Sorry for the hassle and thanks for the suggestions.

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[BigRAWesty]

I had an epiphany this morning and realised only place i not looked for camera was in my camp chair. Sure enough it folded up in there. Seems i am a special kind of stupid also. But relieved stupid. Sorry for the hassle and thanks for the suggestions.

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Bahahaha.. That's an awesome outcome though.

[TPC]

I had an epiphany this morning and realised only place i not looked for camera was in my camp chair. Sure enough it folded up in there. Seems i am a special kind of stupid also. But relieved stupid. Sorry for the hassle and thanks for the suggestions.

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I have done the same thing before and am starting to think that is where my missing torch is, will have to check.

[Chubba]

I had an epiphany this morning and realised only place i not looked for camera was in my camp chair. Sure enough it folded up in there. Seems i am a special kind of stupid also. But relieved stupid. Sorry for the hassle and thanks for the suggestions.


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Cool. We need to start up the SKS 4WD club. (special kind of stupid 4WD club)

Growler can start his own.(Crawl Under Neath The Snake 4WD Club)

[growler2058]

Cool. We need to start up the SKS 4WD club. (special kind of stupid 4WD club)

Growler can start his own.(Crawl Under Neath The Snake 4WD Club)

Sub chapter of your Caring Understanding Nineties Type off road Club

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Cool. We need to start up the SKS 4WD club. (special kind of stupid 4WD club)

Growler can start his own.(Crawl Under Neath The Snake 4WD Club)

Well I can join!!

I found in the roof top tent when we set up (the second day!!) a torch and a spare set of 4bee keys!!

[Ibbo]

Since I got the camera back I may as well share some photos of my slightly longer trip. Have not put photo's up before so will see how this goes..
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Found some nice coastal tracks south of Streaky Bay
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And some nice beaches
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Met some of the locals
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Before heading inland. The first camp before the rest of the convoy arrived
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Organ pipes valley
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The only Patrol in the Gawler Ranges with a surfboard and fishing rods on the roof
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Peak hour traffic
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Kolay Falls
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The last camp (vehicles just visible centre right in photo
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The last supper (turn your head to the side). After which I put my camera in my chair pocket and promptly forgot about it thereby entering the SKS club.
Happy days.

[Roosim]

Thanks mate - good pics!

[Chubba]

Good pics Ibbo. BE PROUD OF YOUR SKS MEMBERSHIP.
I am.

[snicko]

Thanks Ibbo Great pics.

Really glad you found your camera. Much better to find it in the camp chair than the sleeping bag as suggested to be a place to check!! hahaha

[Softy]

Loving the photos guys.. Hopefully i'll be in a position to make the next trip that is planned!

[AB]

I had an epiphany this morning and realised only place i not looked for camera was in my camp chair. Sure enough it folded up in there. Seems i am a special kind of stupid also. But relieved stupid. Sorry for the hassle and thanks for the suggestions. sent from a barely servicable phone Post of the month mate, glad you found it!!!