High Country in January

Submitted: Friday, Dec 11, 2009 at 21:01
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Hello all,
We are heading to the high country in January 2-9th and I was wondering if anyone can tell me how busy does it get at this time of the year. We are hoping to camp at Talbotville. Last time we went we virtually had the camp at Talbotville to ourselves but that was around the 13th-20th January. I imagine it will be busier earlier in the year. We will have 7 vehicles travelling together. If Talbotville is too busy can anyone recommend any camp sites nearby with toilets. We would like to be near Talbotville as we have many day trips planned for around that area.
What are Italian flat, Jimmy Iversons and Ollies Jumpup camping areas like. We would prefer to be by a river so we can have a dip if hot.
Thanks
Michelle (boldjacks better half)
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Reply By: Crackles - Friday, Dec 11, 2009 at 21:34

Friday, Dec 11, 2009 at 21:34
Michelle Talbotville is normally busy post Christmas through to the weekend after new year. Could expect somewhere between 10 & 30 cars there at a guess. Numbers usually drop off after that particually mid week. Any other sites nearby with toilets are just as likely to be busy as well particually if people can tow their campers or caravans in. I suppose all you can do is just go & take your chances with evereyone else.
Cheers Craig..............
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Reply By: Wayne (NSW) - Friday, Dec 11, 2009 at 23:28

Friday, Dec 11, 2009 at 23:28
Michelle,

Talbotville can get busy but it is a big camp site and you should be able to fit in.

I will also be there around the same time so we should be able to catch up.

When I was down there a few ago there were a few trees across the tracks, the chain saw got a good work out.

Wayne
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Follow Up By: BoldJack ( Penrith NSW) - Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 at 19:22

Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 at 19:22
It will be great to see you Wayne. This trip we are going to stay at Talbotville the whole time and do some day trips from there. Lets hope we get enough spots at Talbotville for all 7 vehicles.
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Reply By: Member - TJ (VIC) - Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 at 03:24

Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 at 03:24
You could camp just over the river at Howittville. Don't know how many times of seen it empty when there has been 50 vehicles at Talbottville. On NYE last year we drove through Talbotville and there was more people there than at the Wonnangatta Caravan Park at Waterford; which is a great place by the river only 10k's from Dargo. If you are looking to do drives around the area the Wonnangatta CP is pretty good as it is at the start of the Crooked River Road.

As for toilets, none at Howitville that I am aware of. Personally I'd rather dig a hole than share a long drop with the hoards at Talbotville. Wouldn't be far if you wanted to drive to Talbotville for number 2's.

Have a great trip wherever you end up. I might be up that way so I'll keep an eye out for any flying white V6 Jackaroo's. It's a great place. Enjoy.
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Reply By: toyotabits.com - Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 at 08:08

Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 at 08:08
Hello Michelle 'n bj, do you know if dogs are allowed in any of that area? thanks aussiedingo
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Follow Up By: Wayne (NSW) - Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 at 08:29

Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 at 08:29
Michelle, I hope you don't mind if I hijack the answer to this post.

The Vic High Country tracks pass in and out of the Alpine National Park.
So even getting to some camp sites you will have to pass through a Nat Park and if you want to do the right thing, dogs are not permitted.

Even if you had a base camp at Talbotville, where dogs are permitted, and you wanted to do a day trip you would most likely pass through a Nat Park. You could leave a dog tied up at camp but you would not want to do that.

Wayne
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Follow Up By: Shaker - Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 at 09:20

Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 at 09:20
Dogs are allowed to "pass through" National Parks.
They are also out of the vehicle for "rest" stops as long as they remain restrained.

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Follow Up By: DIO - Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 at 10:17

Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 at 10:17
Dogs (cats etc) are NOT allowed to enter into National Parks. LINK
Shaker, you have stated otherwise. You have not stated what your 'source is'. Don't you think it would be fair to have done so in order to prevent anyone heeding 'your advice' getting into trouble with the authorities - Park Rangers.
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Follow Up By: Shaker - Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 at 13:47

Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 at 13:47
So what do you do while travelling & get to a national park, according to your theory you can either leave it chained to the Park entrance sign or shoot it!

I don't feel that I need to supply reference material if I make a staement, it is up to the individual to confirm it.

However if it will make you feel better try this .....WHERE DOGS CAN GO!

You will also notice that at the bottom of this page is some National Parks where dogs can actually camp with you ..... CAMPING WITH DOGS

DIO, may be you need to research a little deeper!



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Follow Up By: Member - TJ (VIC) - Sunday, Dec 13, 2009 at 00:09

Sunday, Dec 13, 2009 at 00:09
From the same website "Dogs are permitted in cars only travelling on bitumen roads which pass through national parks."
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Follow Up By: BoldJack ( Penrith NSW) - Sunday, Dec 13, 2009 at 16:02

Sunday, Dec 13, 2009 at 16:02
No probs re dog queries, however back to original question please. ;-)

Cheers BoldJack
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