Blue Mountains

Submitted: Monday, May 12, 2003 at 23:13

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simon

Hi All

I heading down to the Blue Mountains just looking for some ideas on what to do and some tracks in the area that are easy to find.

Thanks

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Reply By: Member - Toonfish - Monday, May 12, 2003 at 23:34

Reply By: Jeff (Beddo) - Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 00:40

Reply By: Steve L - Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 08:36

Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 08:36

Simon,

Don't know when you're planning on heading to the mountains, but I'm doing a day trip up there on Saturday (17th) from the Zig Zag Railway at 11am with a group of people from another online forum. Probably be doing the powerlines track behind the railway, quick stop at Lost City for those who haven't seen it (the road is now closed and you have to walk the last 800m - which of course was the best part of the whole track), and then go exploring a few other tracks for the afternoon.

Steve

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Follow Up By: simon - Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 20:57

Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 20:57

I will be in katoomba then i will run it past the ball and chain, i was camping near the lost city last july and went to the glow worm tunnel etc is a nice area. (about the only one i know)
Are you still likely to be going if it is raining? and how hard is the trip we will have the little one with us thats all.
Which forum are you guys from?

Thanks

Simon

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Follow Up By: Steve L - Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 07:52

Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 07:52

Simon,

I don't know at this stage how much rain there's been up there, or if it is specifically raining more on the coast only. We'll make a decision by late Friday I expect.

The trip is being organised by a few of us from the Overlander forum (http://forums.overlander.com.au/ - Clubs & Events section), and it's likely to be easy-medium (depending on the mud!!), although we're only taking 'real' 4WDs - decent ground clearance, low range, etc. No need for any real mods, though A/T tyres or better are sometimes an advantage. The tracks are usually part dirt roads as per glow worm and blackfellows, part steeper and rutted, etc., though the rougher bits usually have a detour for those who don't want to do them.

Steve

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Follow Up By: simon - Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 19:21

Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 19:21

Thanks Steve

I have a GU with 4" lift 4.2l turbo int running procomp xterrain tyres should be no real prob for me.

How can i get incontact with you to check and see if it is on? as im heading to katoomba in the morning and wont be able to check my email

Thanks

Simon

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Follow Up By: Steve L - Thursday, May 15, 2003 at 07:41

Thursday, May 15, 2003 at 07:41

Simon,

Call me on 0412 188 221 on Saturday morning, and I'll be able to tell you what's happening.

At this stage, we'll be going up (I don't think there's been anywhere near as much rain up in the mountains as in Sydney), and taking it from there. If nothing else, it will end up being at least a social gathering - but that's worst case. I'm sure we'll find something that can still be driven.

Steve