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Where are we all going for Easter ?

Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 08:15

Robin

Will be off to camp at Talbotville (victoria) then hopefully drive though the Wonnagatta over easter. White GU 4800 RJA-396

Trying out several new things including cheap dome tent , 1kw bar radiator , 255/85/16 Big Horn MT's and a muzzle for the Belgian Sheppard.

Robin Miller
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AnswerID: 231156   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 08:21

Member - Roachie (SA) replied:

The YP 4WD Club (SA) is off to Woomera for the 60th anniversary celebrations.

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FollowupID: 492219   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 21:16

skulldug posted:

Roachie,

I'm also off to Woomera at Easter. Will send you my contact details via e-mail.

Cheers

Skulldug
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AnswerID: 231157   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 08:24

True Blue replied:

Have a great trip Robin.

We off with a club trip to the Flinders, leaving wed. morning.

We'll be trying out a few new things also - Hercules 245/75/16 M/T's, Firestone air bags, smartire pressure monitoring system, new camp kitchen, and chair/table set up.

Can't wait only 2 more sleeps.

Cheers, Wayne.
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FollowupID: 492085   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 09:28

Member -Signman posted:

I'll be giving our Hercules a work out too. Up til now I have been impressed, so we'll see how they go in the Barrington Tops tracks.
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AnswerID: 231160   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 08:39

Jimbo replied:

Robin,

Where is Talbotville? I'm always on the lookout for new spots.

The only place I can find in my map book is Talbot, just NW of Ballarat.

Cheers,

Jim.
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FollowupID: 492072   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 08:45

True Blue posted:

Jimbo. Talbotville is in the vic. high country about 31ks north west of Dargo.

Great place for a trip.

Wayne.
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FollowupID: 492078   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 09:00

Jimbo posted:

Thanks Wayne,

I'm guessing you can't get a caravan in there?

ATB,

Jim.
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FollowupID: 492088   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 09:34

madcow posted:

Very carefully you can depending on it's size
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FollowupID: 492089   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 09:42

Robin posted:

Talbotville is one of those few places that has all the assets you used to remember.

Lots of tracks , maybe 50 river crossings in area , dogs allowed , plenty of room with maybe 1km of acessible river frontage , mine shafts and historic stuff , can get vans in and 2wds if you don't mind rough narrow road, huge hills , Billy goat bluff ,Wonnagatta and Blue rag all local trips, fireplaces and basic loo's, no CDMA.

45 min to Dargo for New years eve parties and supplies - actually its a lousy place and eveybody should stay away.

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FollowupID: 492176   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 18:27

Mike Harding posted:

Jimbo:

You could get a 2WD in via Grant - not sure about a van (wasn't considering one last time I did it) but you should probably have low range on that road (especially with a van!) to avoid excessive brake use).

erm... arrr... maybe... Talbotville is a bit too big and easy to get to for my liking - attracts too many people with motor bikes and sound systems but each to his own.

Mike Harding
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FollowupID: 492197   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 19:55

Member- Rox (WA) posted:

Got my campertrailer down that track Bulltown spur from Grant just had to all thoes river crossings.
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AnswerID: 231163   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 08:43

Member - bushfix replied:

G'day Robin,

will be at Deddick in the high country. Running in an off road trailer I have been modifying: converting from 9" park only to 10" electric brakes (yes I have blue fingertips,) building bunks for the kids, wiring for 3rd battery etc.

Probably returning north via Omeo to visit my Wife's Great Aunt and Uncle on the farm, then tootling back over the Currango High Plains to show the kids some brumbies.
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AnswerID: 231164   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 08:45

Teabag (Queanbeyan) replied:

We are off with a group of friends for a relaxing time to Beachcomber Holiday Park at Potato Point just South of Batemans bay.....Great little spot for a fish and relax......

www.beachcomberpark.com.au/

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AnswerID: 231184   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 10:27

Redback replied:

We are heading for Chichester State Forest, never been there before so should be interesting.

We have dogs BTW, so those of you that moaned about them in that other thread, you have been warned.

Baz.
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AnswerID: 231187   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 10:37

Member - Noldi (WA) replied:

Were off along the Holland Track with some friends, good quality steak a multitude of cold amber drinks and a smile.

Rgds
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FollowupID: 492201   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 20:13

Member- Rox (WA) posted:

Same with Me but going solo with the Family possiblt Coolgardie To Broomhill that direction.
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FollowupID: 492291   Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 03, 2007 at 09:10

Member - Noldi (WA) posted:

Hi Rox, will keep an eye out for you were starting at Hyden on Friday afternoon, will have around 7 vehicles. Not game to look at the weather forecast;-)

Rgds
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AnswerID: 231192   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 10:51

Wayne (NSW) replied:

Robin,

I will be in the Snowy River area over Easter, then later in the month in the Vic High Country.

Talbotville has changed a lot since the fires went through. The Crooked river has almost stopped flowing and a lot of the country is burnt out.

We will still be going there but it will not be the same as you would remember it.

Wayne
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FollowupID: 492098   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 10:54

Member -Signman posted:

The 'new' vehicle looks very schmick mate...
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FollowupID: 492100   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 11:07

Robin posted:

Hi Wayne

Will be going with fingers crossed alright, no one can prevent the way the fires got started but I get seriously upset at a management system that ends up contributing to such a huge area being lost.

On the brighter side we were up at our place on the weekend on the western side of HC and recent rains have really started a change with beautiful new fields of grass shoots coming thru and even the dam has come up a bit.

Have a good trip on the snowy.

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FollowupID: 492111   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 12:27

Wayne (NSW) posted:

Signman,

Thank you. I waited until I got the sign writing done first before I put the photo up, bit of a plane Jane otherwise.

Hopefully I will get some more photos when I am out over the next few weeks.

Wayne
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FollowupID: 492113   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 12:34

Member - bushfix posted:

G'day Wayne,

which channel mate? i'll pobably bump into you on Tingaringy or Deddick etc.
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FollowupID: 492123   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 13:19

Wayne (NSW) posted:

Bushfix,

I will not be in the Tingaringy or Deddick area until the 20th /21st April.

Spending Easter in the Davis High Plane Tom Groggin area.

Will be running on CH16 and scanning all other channels

Wayne
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AnswerID: 231202   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 11:40

Tony replied:

We are doing a walk into Cowombat Flat to camp the night amoung the Brumbies.

Drive out over Davies Plains. Camp at Charlie Creek sunday night
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AnswerID: 231203   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 11:44

pepper2 replied:

Going to quiet camping spot on shoalhaven river that few people know about,no rubbish,great beach , camp within 10 feet of the river,fishing etc
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AnswerID: 231204   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 12:19

Member - Battlecat (WA) replied:

Exmouth for me and some mates - diving - spear fishing - and relaxing. Might take in Ningalloo station as well. Trying out the new shoes - MRT Goodyears
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AnswerID: 231207   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 12:32

Hairy replied:

Old police station waterhole...If the road is open???
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AnswerID: 231211   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 12:39

PradoTrev replied:

i m off to the Pyrenees just out of Ararat 20 or so cars 45 or so people

hope it rains so wez got some mud for the new MTZ'z to be tested

two sleeps to go

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AnswerID: 231212   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 12:40

Member - MUZBRY (VIC) replied:



Gday
I am off to the back porch on Friday to cook little fishies for the mother in law and her daughter..possibly all the kids as well..I may even drink a few, to make little dead soldiers..

I want all you out there to be careful and come back refreshed and tired.
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AnswerID: 231215   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 12:47

Member - Steve T (NT) replied:

Hi Robin.

The great thing about living in Kakadu is you don't have to go any where.

Wife and Kid in Germany, Bring out the fishing gear, wet season run off only have to travel a couple of Ks.

Like my old Signature said Life sux but not every day.

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AnswerID: 231265   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 16:18

Member - Tim - Stratford (VIC) replied:

Robin,

As well as a muzzle may I suggest a kevlar jacket for the sheppard - $50 bounty for wild dogs - watch out for armed capitalists!!!

We'll be on the Moroka River until Sunday - just head 'up' on Billy Goats.
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FollowupID: 492190   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 19:37

Robin posted:

Maybe I should take my 30-30 and make it a paying trip Tim

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AnswerID: 231280   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 18:03

Pajman Pete (SA) replied:

We are off for a quiet time camping at Tanunda for 4 days geocaching around the area, eating stupid amounts of good food and veging out in the evenings.

I doubt the Heritage Listed Paj will get out of 2H.

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AnswerID: 231320   Submitted: Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 20:47

Stu050 replied:

Off to Mt Surprise to do a bit of fossicking. No mobile phones...HOORAY

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FollowupID: 492289   Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 03, 2007 at 09:05

Robin posted:

Which Mt Surprise STU ?

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FollowupID: 492388   Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 03, 2007 at 16:43

Stu050 posted:

The Mt. Surprise just near Undara in FNQ
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AnswerID: 231378   Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 03, 2007 at 09:43

Member - Duncs replied:

Off to camp in Mum & Dad's back yard at Port Stephens. Little sister and her kids are going too. If only we could get my brother and his family across from Perth it would be the first full family gathering in years.

There are a lot of downsides moving back to the big smoke from Broken Hill but a big plus is time with family.

Doubt that I will be engaging the transfer case but we might get a little drive on the beach, maybe a sail in Daddy's 30' cat. That would be nice.

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AnswerID: 231429   Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 03, 2007 at 13:51

Member - Uncle (NSW) replied:

Sounds good everyone we are jealous! Unfortunately we are working all weekend, doh! The joys of owning a shop.
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FollowupID: 492688   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 04, 2007 at 22:38

Bware (Tweed Valley) posted:

Yeah, I'm jealous too. The only 'places' I'm going these days is broke and nuts!

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AnswerID: 231443   Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 03, 2007 at 15:28

warfer69 replied:



Just bought an acre 10 kms out of kevington @ 12 mile reserve on the upper goulburn river...Previous owner did not clear up before fires and it went up shed and all...So i'll be cleaning up i guess,Getting it ready to regenerate to pristine condition..

Have a great Easter Guys,Take your time and Stay Safe

Cheers
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FollowupID: 492384   Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 03, 2007 at 16:25

Robin posted:

Hi Warfer

Some lovely country there and it should keep you busy, spent a lot of time in that area , constructing shack out of riverstone just up from Knockwood , and even handcut a bike track to from river to the ridge top.

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FollowupID: 492636   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 04, 2007 at 18:48

Mike Harding posted:

So are those yellow steel barriers which appeared since Rooftop Maps also appeared your's Robin?

Mike Harding
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FollowupID: 492655   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 04, 2007 at 20:39

Robin posted:

Sorry Mike I couldn't figure out your question - I off to Talbotville in a few hours so may not get back to you - that is if I can get my hotted up electric shaver to work again.

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FollowupID: 492676   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 04, 2007 at 21:39

Mike Harding posted:

>Sorry Mike I couldn't figure out your question

In that case Robin, I suspect the answer is; "No".

Have a good weekend.

Mike Harding
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AnswerID: 231449   Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 03, 2007 at 16:20

ScruffAU replied:

Off 2 Fraser Island for Easter.

Leaving Brisbane 1am thursday morning, to hopefully beat the morning tide.
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AnswerID: 231454   Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 03, 2007 at 16:36

Member - Crazy Dog (QLD) replied:

Tyrconnell mine near Dimbulah in FNQ....

5 wonderful days away from everything - oh the bliss oh and the beer etc...

Grrr!!!

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AnswerID: 231669   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 04, 2007 at 18:20

Member - Vince B (NSW) replied:

Hi Robin.
A few of us are heading south from Tweed Heads & are planning to camp on the Mann River approx 65kms west of Grafton.
A great part of NSW to relax & get away from the tourists who invade the Tweed/Gold Coast every easter.
Regards.
Vince
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