How busy is the high country likely to be in April school holidays?

Submitted: Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 14:41

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We haven't been properly through in over 20 years and are planning a possible 4wd trip in school holidays in April 2008. Must be then as I am a teacher. How busy and if so where are the nice secret places without everyone else.[They won't be secret now if you tell me!] We are not looking at Easter as assume it will most likely be Bourke St. then. Christine.

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Reply By: Shaker - Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 16:51

Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 16:51

Actually it has been a bit quiet over the last 2 or 3 years.
I know a few good spots, but as you realise, if I told you .... I would have to kill you!

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Follow Up By: Members - Chris/Lindsay (VIC) - Saturday, Oct 27, 2007 at 09:46

Saturday, Oct 27, 2007 at 09:46

You have to catch us first!!

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Reply By: keith & louise - Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 17:03

Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 17:03

even at the busiest times, if you cant find a quiet spot to yourselves you aren't looking hard enough. this year may be allot busier as the last years, people have been kept away due to the risk of fire.
There are to many great spots to mention, but I'm sure you will find some magical places of your own.
get yourself rooftop maps of the areas and just explore the points of interest on them.

Keith

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Follow Up By: Shaker - Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 17:47

Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 17:47

I have been up there a few times recently, a lot of good camping spots have been destroyed by the floods.
Also don't take any river crossings for granted, no matter how well you think you know them, some are much deeper than they have been in the past, even with relatively low river levels.
I even got caught at Talbotville with water up to the windscreen, thank God for the snorkel.

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Reply By: Crackles - Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 18:05

Sunday, Oct 21, 2007 at 18:05

The trick to finding a camp over Easter is to dodge all the big name destinations that you find in trip notes like Wonnangatta/Talbotville etc. With so many great camp sites you'll always find somewhere nicer than staying at home even at Easter. Travelling in the other week of that school holiday it's not too busy & numbers really depend on the weather forecast the week before. If it looks like rain heaps will stay at home.
The fires have been the biggest factor of late & with such a dry start to the season I'd suggest numbers will be down again due to the fire risk. If it catches fire again then the tracks will be all closed anyway.
To avoid the crowds you can camp at the top of hills not down by the rivers, something we have done on many occasions.
Secret camp site...........5 km up Dungey track. (Now try & find that)
Cheers Craig...............

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Follow Up By: Robnicko - Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 08:46

Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 08:46

Crackles,
I know Dungey tk.........Ridden it many times......Will keep an eye out over Cup W/E.

Rob

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Reply By: Robin Miller - Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 12:47

Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 12:47

Agree that it was quite quiet this year, when we drove from bottom to top via Wonagatta , and I also think it will depend on the situation at the time.

Robin Miller

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