Tom Groggin ford and Mt Pinnibar

Submitted: Thursday, Sep 13, 2007 at 10:52

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Member - Des

Anyone been through the ford at Tom Groggin recently? How deep is it? (We've been through in summer and it was fine, but imagine it might be considerably deeper.)

Before anyone offers, yes I know Davies Plain and Pinnibar Tracks from Tom Groggin are closed. We are thinking of going up Tom Groggin Tk, Mt Hope Rd, Mt Anderson Tk and along the ridge to Mt Pinnibar (which are not subject to seasonal closure). Anyone know what that route is like at present?

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Reply By: pt_nomad - Thursday, Sep 13, 2007 at 13:36

Thursday, Sep 13, 2007 at 13:36

Des,
I have not traveled the areas more recently than yourself.
Check post 43755,

http://waterinfo.nsw.gov.au/index.epl?site=401012&ref=

Murray rv. at Biggara is just west of Khancoban.

Using the advanced form options, you can see what the river levels were like when you were last there and compare them to current. Whilst they are in different locations, 300mm chage at the down stream site wont equal 300mm at Tom Groggin, the data will give you a feel for current levels compared to your last visit.
Paul.

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Follow Up By: Member - Des - Thursday, Sep 13, 2007 at 14:10

Thursday, Sep 13, 2007 at 14:10

Thanks Paul. Pity there isn't a monitoring station at Tom Groggin.

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Reply By: Member - Pete C (VIC) - Thursday, Sep 13, 2007 at 15:48

Thursday, Sep 13, 2007 at 15:48

Does information 1223[free] have the phone no for Tom Groggin station?? Trev could look for you.

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Follow Up By: Mike Harding - Thursday, Sep 13, 2007 at 17:38

Thursday, Sep 13, 2007 at 17:38

I have my doubts they would appreciate lot's of people ringing them to ask how deep the river is.

Mike Harding

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Follow Up By: Member - Pete C (VIC) - Friday, Sep 14, 2007 at 08:05

Friday, Sep 14, 2007 at 08:05

Good point Mike [thoughtful]

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Follow Up By: Member - Des - Friday, Sep 14, 2007 at 09:48

Friday, Sep 14, 2007 at 09:48

That was my feeling too.

The people at Tom Groggin station should be left alone as far as possible. They have to cope with a lot: e.g. gates not being left as found; some people ignoring the signs and crossing the bridge into the property instead of using the ford. Too much of that sort of thing and 4WD access through the property will be lost.

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Follow Up By: Member - Pete C (VIC) - Friday, Sep 14, 2007 at 10:00

Friday, Sep 14, 2007 at 10:00

thanks Des

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Reply By: Member - John (Vic) - Friday, Sep 14, 2007 at 10:10

Friday, Sep 14, 2007 at 10:10

At this time of year the crossing is always pretty deep and flowing fast due to snow melt and care needs to be taken.
Also alot of the tracks in the area are still subject to seasonal road closure until at least November and others listed as open may not be due to fallen trees etc.
Best to check the Parks Vic web site for the closure info to see what you may be able to access before worrying if the TG ford is passable.