ACT on the 28th.

Submitted: Friday, May 21, 2004 at 10:55
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We are going to Canberra for the weekend, Vanessa has a TAFE excursion, i was wondering if any of the ACTerritorians have any interesting places, tracks, to see.
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Reply By: flappan - Friday, May 21, 2004 at 11:31

Friday, May 21, 2004 at 11:31
The Brindies is always good for a drive.

Head up to the Top of Mt Coree for a look over all of ACT/NSW , and see what the Fires have done.

Isn't a difficult drive. The good thing (if there is such a thing) about the fires , is the ablility to see a lot more tracks. Some we didn't even know where there.

There is a bit of everything out they way , from Touring type stuff , to some pretty difficult tracks.
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Follow Up By: Baz (NSW) - Friday, May 21, 2004 at 14:25

Friday, May 21, 2004 at 14:25
Thanks mate, sounds good it will come back, nature has a way of doing this always for the better.

Baz.
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Reply By: Member - Steve (ACT) - Friday, May 21, 2004 at 13:50

Friday, May 21, 2004 at 13:50
We're in the process of finishing trek notes for this are including, Mt Coree, Flea Creek and McIntyres Hut. We're going out next Saturday to do a double check of the route notes. Hate for anyone to follow them and get lost.

If you want to tag along, we're always more than happy to show off our backyard. Or if you'd like a set of the notes (99.9% sure there right) just call in and we'll give you a set to explore on your own.

Steve & Sandy
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Follow Up By: Baz (NSW) - Friday, May 21, 2004 at 14:30

Friday, May 21, 2004 at 14:30
Thanks Steve, very kind of you, i'll member msg you and let you know our plans.

Baz.
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Follow Up By: paul2.8d - Friday, May 21, 2004 at 15:36

Friday, May 21, 2004 at 15:36
Steve, how many are heading up on Saturday? Did Flea creek over easter for 2 nights, beautiful area, not too many yahoo's. Fishing wasnt too good, but was good to get away.Is Mt Coree is a turn to the left after leaving Flea creek, as in just passed the first little stream?

Cheer's Paul..
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Follow Up By: Member - Steve (ACT) - Friday, May 21, 2004 at 16:09

Friday, May 21, 2004 at 16:09
As it stands at the moment just us, the tracks in the Brindies are very weather dependant, eg difficulty. A bit of rain and it's a whole different drive.

Yes Mt Coree is the trail just after the first little stream, it's well worth the drive for the view from the top!!!

Steve
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Follow Up By: paul2.8d - Friday, May 21, 2004 at 16:21

Friday, May 21, 2004 at 16:21
Steve you able to send me some info re: ACT fwd club, im in Belconnen and seriously thinking of joining a club.

Cheer's Paul..
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Follow Up By: flappan - Friday, May 21, 2004 at 16:24

Friday, May 21, 2004 at 16:24
THATS Flea Creek is it ????

Didn't know that . . .

We normally do a loop from Condor Creek , Mt Coree , then Two Sticks Rd ??? , and back out onto the main Road at the Bendora Junction (Piccadilly Circus ???)

Good for a Drive.
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Follow Up By: Member - Steve (ACT) - Friday, May 21, 2004 at 17:29

Friday, May 21, 2004 at 17:29
Approx 5.4kms along Brindabella Rd after Piccadilly Circus you turn right onto Gentle Annie Trail this takes you down to Flea Creek.

About 17kms earlier is the bridge over Condor Creek, not sure if they join at any stage though
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Follow Up By: Member - Steve (ACT) - Friday, May 21, 2004 at 21:48

Friday, May 21, 2004 at 21:48
Paul2.8d

We've only been members of the ACT4wd Club for around 12 months, and due to shift work I haven't been able to attend many meetings or trips, but when I have gone on a trip or when we went to the Xmas party we found them to be a very friendly welcoming group of people.

There are a few different clubs around most of them have website you can go to!!

Where abouts in belconnen are you and what do you drive??
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Follow Up By: paul2.8d - Monday, May 24, 2004 at 09:12

Monday, May 24, 2004 at 09:12
I live in Scullin, and i drive a 91 2.8 diesel twin cab hilux, would loved to of tagged along to check your maps, but had to be good husband and help wife with our sons christening for sunday....

Cheer's Paul...
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Follow Up By: Member - Steve (ACT) - Monday, May 24, 2004 at 10:53

Monday, May 24, 2004 at 10:53
Paul,

If there is some way to contact you we can alway let you know the next time we're going out!!

Steve
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Follow Up By: paul2.8d - Monday, May 24, 2004 at 12:09

Monday, May 24, 2004 at 12:09
Steve,

What is your email, i could email you my phone number.. Are you in security (shift work)?

Cheers Paul
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Follow Up By: Member - Ivan (ACT) - Sunday, Jun 06, 2004 at 06:48

Sunday, Jun 06, 2004 at 06:48
Hi Steve,

How might I get a copy of your route notes?? It sounds like somewhere I need to go and explore (I'm newish to Canberra). I've heard of Flea Creek, but any set of notes might make sure I don't miss anything on the way!!
Cheers,

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Follow Up By: Member - Ivan (ACT) - Saturday, Jun 19, 2004 at 07:29

Saturday, Jun 19, 2004 at 07:29
Hi Steve,

Thought this might have been lost in the cracks - any chance of a copy of those notes?? Keen to get up there and have a look.
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Reply By: Member Colin - NSW Bungendore - Friday, May 21, 2004 at 13:53

Friday, May 21, 2004 at 13:53
Baz
I have sent you a message.

The fires have had a huge impact and not having had any rain for about 2 months has made things worse - the Webs Spur/ Flea creek tracks have patches off bull dust - normally only seen in central Aust !
Plus all the Pine tree forests have had to be clear felled and burnt.

The suburbs are starting to get back to 'normal' - a lot of the 350 houses that were lost have been replaced.
There is still a Bush Fire enquiry in progress, with everyone still trying to blame anything except that it was a 'natural occurence,' and failing to be prepared - people are 'unaware' that they live in the country in Canberra!
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Follow Up By: Baz (NSW) - Friday, May 21, 2004 at 14:31

Friday, May 21, 2004 at 14:31
Thanks Colin, i've emailed you.

Baz.
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