Vic high country . Can some wonderful person give me directions .

Hi Willie, a friend that flyfishes with me recommended Taylors crossing.They said the camping was good and river access was also good for fishing, they even got fish! Plenty of room to camp, they were there last march with a CT in tow.

Willie, from your place, head South by South West and you can't miss it. It's those tall hills on your left with the fluffy white tops. Don't forget your IceAxe to dig a hole to drop your line into. Have fun.

Try this trip report. Not a bad trip if you have the time - which it looks like you do.

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Dave

Willie,

2 weeks will give you ample time to enjoy the H/C, but remember if you are there between Xmas & the new year, it will be extremely busy. Actually I'm heading up that way for 5 days starting Jan 2, so we may cross paths if you are there around this time. Anyway, for what it is worth, I would come in via Omeo/Swifts Creek & do the Haunted Stream track. In regard to spots, you will find plenty but not all imo are suitable for longer than 1 or 2 nights at best. From there head towards Dargo where you can have a good pub meal, refuel etc etc. I would reccomend setting up camp for at least 2 or 3 days at Talbotville. 30klm from Dargo, big open area on the river, & pit toilets. From there you have many options for 4wd tracks taking anywhere from 3 to 6 hrs back to camp. Vist Blue Rag Lookout, the old Grant township, 4wd along the Crooked River Tk with its 21 river crossings, steep climbs on Collingwood & Bulltown Spurs & Randall Track. In other words it has a bit of everything. From, there head towards Eaglevale, not bad for camping, on the river pit toilets etc, & the famous Billy Goat Bluff & Pinnacles lookout is an easy drive there & back in a few hours. From there to Wonnangatta Station, a few days here, up Zeka Spur to Howitt Rd then head towards Lake Cobbler, visiting various huts along the way. Camp here for a few days or so again, visit Craig Hut etc then head home via Mansfield. Big trip, but you do have plenty of time & PLENTY TO SEE/DO

Cheers

Gaday Willie. How hard do you like your driving? Are you towing a camper?Probably the most important conciderations when recomending tracks in the Vic High Country.
As a start I'd suggest getting a few of the Rooftop maps
to better plan the route. They are currently the best touring maps available showing locations of camps, historical features & even some fishing spots.
Have a look at maps 6, 13 & 15 to cover the main areas.
Cheers Craig..........

Hi Willie, a good flyfishing spot is Mayford, high on the Dargo River below Mt Hotham. Take the King Spur track just south of Lankey's Plain (Dargo High Plains rd), its steep in parts and its the only way in and out. Once your at the bottom head upstream to the flat where the town/homestead was, there's plenty of campsites but wood could be in short supply. When your set up put on the waders and head up or downstream and you will find plenty of holes in the river to flick the fly into. Don't try the Mayford Spur track that heads toward Dinner Plain as its is not open or passable. This is a great place to camp and spend a few days. If I can answer any further questions please don't hesitate to ask.
Regd's Darryn

g'day willie

you can check some pics of my high country trips here.

2004 trip was our first and a touristy treck from mansfield to buckland valley.

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2005 I went back with some 4wd clubmates to tackle some tougher tracks from mansfield to dargo.

tinyurl.com/dtqye

Rick