Mt Pinnibar/Davies Plain Hut

>would involve about five-six hours driving.

I reckon it'll be all of that.

Whilst not extreme there are some significant climbs and descents on that trip and the track can be quite rocky - not a track for beginners or any vehicle without low range. Additionally this is remote country (although probably a few people around at Easter) so ensure you have comms of some sort. A chainsaw would not go amiss too.

>Any tips for crossing the Murray at TG?

Do not drive straight across instead take a wide arc downstream. Given the lack of rain lately the crossing should be easy.

Mike Harding

outthere,

I would be inclined to go in the other direction.
From Jindabyne Alpine Way to the Tom Groggin crossing. As Mike has said don't drive in a straight line from entry to exit but a wide arc on the down stream side. You will see where the water runs over the rocks by the ripple effect.

Once you have crossed the river turn left and follow Davies Plan track. This will take you past Davies Hut, a good stop for smoko. Continue on and you will go through Charlie Creek. About 2klm after that there is an intersection, turn right, this will take you to Buckwong Hut. Continue on the track. You will come to a intersection that is sign posted Mt Murphy Historic Area, turn left.

When you leave Mt Murphy you will have to back track to the intersection, continue straight ahead. This will take you to the Mt Hope Rd. When you reach the Mt Hope Rd turn right.

The Mt Hope Rd will take you to the turn off to Mt Anderson. At this point you will have to decide if you have enough time to go to Mt Pinnibar. If you have enough time turn left to Mt Anderson, If not continue straight ahead on the Mt Hope Rd. this will take you onto the Tom Groggin Tk. Follow this track all the way. There are some steep descents and can be narrow in sections. This will bring you back to the Murry River Crossing. Cross the river and follow the track back to the Alpine Way, turn right for Jindabyne.

If you still have time turn left off the Mt Hope Rd at the MT Anderson turn off and this will take you through to Mt Anderson and follow the signs to Mt Pinnibar.

After you have reached the trig point at the top of Mt Pinnibar back track to a "Y" intersection, turn left, this will take you down the Pinnibar Track to Tom Groggin Station. This has some very steep sections and even if it looks like rain don't attempt this track. The last section is the steepest and is all clay.

At the bottom of the decent there is a "T" intersection, turn right, this will take you back to another "T" intersection, turn left, follow this track. This will also bring you back to the Murry River Crossing.

From Jindabyne I would allow at least 8 hours to get you back to the Murry River Crossing.

This is a beautiful part of Victoria but don't let the beauty fool you.
The tracks can be steep, trees can fall across the track, and oncoming vehicle can also hazardous. Motor bikes can also be upon you very quick.

Also be on the look out for a white Troopie with a few vehicles following, that will be me.

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Wayne

I'm thinking this is biting off more than we can chew - I want to enjoy and not be anxious about being off the track before dark. I also hate clay and will definitely not be anywhere nearby if even a hint of rain. Having just spoken to Parks Vic at Tallangatta, they suggested just Mt Pinnibar , Mt Anderson, then north via the Tom Groggin track. This is heaps shorter and about the same time as Mt Pinnibar return (if we just go out the way we came in). Wayne, would you recommend this in an anti clockwise direction too?

If it is a choice between Pinnibar and the Davies Plain Track (say as far as the D.P. hut then retrace steps to TG), which would you recommend?

Wayne, I see your photo has Great Divide Tours logos - do you by any chance lead the escarpment Escape trip (which we did last year)?

Thanks so much. Will definitely do as you suggest - as you say there will be plenty more trips. I have been visiting K. National park for 40 years, but have never been off road in the alpine area (am a walker). Obviously there's lots to look forward to.

I guess there are lots of Waynes out there - the one that took our trip was great too.

Thank you (and Mike) again.

Just rereading your post Wayne and clarifying, do you mean to head south on the Davies Plain Track, then west to Mt Murphy, then onto Mt hope Rd and home viaTom G. track?

Hi outthere what day will you be doing this track as I will be down there this weekend as well with my 4wd club and we are doing a trip up to Davies plain on the Sunday,
we are staying at Geehi for the weekend so keep an eye out for me in a white patrol with EO wheel cover and three kids hanging out the car

Hope you have a good trip
Cheers
Clint

hey, it looks like anyone who's anyone is heading that way this weekend!!!

We'll be doing the Davies Plain bit on Saturday and we also will have a gaggle of kids and grandma. Friday and Sunday we'll be on the bobsled or wandering up Mt K. or Mt Townsend.

see ya!