Anzac Day High country trip Billy Goats track 25th - 27th April

[Winnie]

I've gotta cut down my cargo barrier, change tyres and pack my car today.

All done. The campsite is on the Rooftops map. Surely can't be missed. Is it sign posted?

[Drewboyaus]

It is on the Rooftops Maps. We're heading to Collins Flat. About 20 minutes north of Dargo on the Upper Dargo Rd. You can also enter via Matheson Spur track or Stock Route Track.

GPS coordinates are 37°20.396'S, 147°17.836'E. See the dropped pin in the top right hand corner of the map


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[Drewboyaus]

Weather is looking stable for next weekend which is no guarantee up there but it's looking good.

[Winnie]

Weather is looking stable for next weekend which is no guarantee up there but it's looking good.

Yeah its a good indication at the least. Haha

[Drewboyaus]

Soooooo,
Do we have a final list of vehicles and drivers......?
Been tossing up a few different track options and would be interested to know who is coming so I can accommodate appropriate skill levels.

[Winnie]

Jonathan and I were talking about doing some hardcore tracks... I don't really know any that way though.

[Drewboyaus]

Having the family along, I probably won't go too "hardcore" as such and keeping in mind that Westy is a high country novice I was thinking of keeping it fun (hopefully) and interesting without being too hard.
South Bassalt Knob used to be a good scary but drivable track but was graded last year.......it's steeeep but flat now (apparently).
The day we do Blue Rag Range could be be a morning run up the High Plains Rd to Blue Rag Range Tk, then back down Bassal Knob Tk, we could go around Brewery Ck Track (views are great, but I've not driven it b4) or continue down Bassalt Knob into Talbotville, around crooked river track, up Bulltown Spur and then back along McMillan Rd to Dargo with an opportunity to have a quick look around the old Grant township site......That is a big days driving.
Second day would be a loop south west of Dargo to Billy Goats Bluff........haven't quite wrapped my bonce around the details of that yet.....would be cool to divert up to Herne Spur Tk and down Wombat Range Tk.......but that is also a massive drive and not sure my kids would be up for something so loong 2 days in a row.
Your thoughts?

[Winnie]

Having the family along, I probably won't go too "hardcore" as such and keeping in mind that Westy is a high country novice I was thinking of keeping it fun (hopefully) and interesting without being too hard.
South Bassalt Knob used to be a good scary but drivable track but was graded last year.......it's steeeep but flat now (apparently).
The day we do Blue Rag Range could be be a morning run up the High Plains Rd to Blue Rag Range Tk, then back down Bassal Knob Tk, we could go around Brewery Ck Track (views are great, but I've not driven it b4) or continue down Bassalt Knob into Talbotville, around crooked river track, up Bulltown Spur and then back along McMillan Rd to Dargo with an opportunity to have a quick look around the old Grant township site......That is a big days driving.
Second day would be a loop south west of Dargo to Billy Goats Bluff........haven't quite wrapped my bonce around the details of that yet.....would be cool to divert up to Herne Spur Tk and down Wombat Range Tk.......but that is also a massive drive and not sure my kids would be up for something so loong 2 days in a row.
Your thoughts?

If we are going any where near brewery Creek track there is no way I'm not going up it. I'm sure johnny will follow me.

[BigRAWesty]

Sounds bloody awesome.
I have limited protection but not afraid of having a go..

But yes we have some 1000km to get home so car has to come out in one peice.. Lol.

Looking forward to it..

[Drewboyaus]

If we are going any where near brewery Creek track there is no way I'm not going up it. I'm sure johnny will follow me.

Different Brewery track to the one I think you are thinking of........