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Hey guys, can anyone tell me how difficult this trip is? omeo to corryong. Can a standard 4wd do it? can one 4wd go alone or do you suggest its done in a group?
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Reply By: OREJAP - Sunday, Sep 05, 2010 at 12:45

Sunday, Sep 05, 2010 at 12:45
Depends when you are doing it obviously weather conditions rate trips however what can be a nice dry track can turn into mush if heavy rain & other vehicles change track conditions. Yes a "standard" 4WD can easily travel the route & yes you can travel it by yourself.....some good camping spots on the way if you follow your map not a problem friends of ours years ago decided to turn off the main road because a sign post indicated the turn....however sometimes animals rub against sign posts for a bit of a scratch thus turning the post from it's intended direction & of course the highly intelligent homo sapiens like to play little tricks in the bush and turn sign posts around. I cannot recall anyone using "low range". A good trip especially in summer or when the Corryong "Man from Snowy River" Festival is on
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Reply By: Notso - Sunday, Sep 05, 2010 at 12:45

Sunday, Sep 05, 2010 at 12:45
Check out this link.

Omeo to Corryong
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Follow Up By: Andrew & Jen - Sunday, Sep 05, 2010 at 13:06

Sunday, Sep 05, 2010 at 13:06
Danielle
Suggest you don't follow the route in the track notes above as it diverts from the main Omeo / Corryong road at Stacey's Bridge.
The main road is straight through over Sassafras Gap (1275m) and the local authories (Towong Shire) have spent a good deal of money ungrading it lately (summer/autumn), I suspect for forestry operations.
As long as the section over the gap is not closed by snowfalls, the trip is straight forward with no low range required. The road is sealed for quite some distance from each end.
Signage is generally good and it is obvious where the main road goes.
If necessary, get up to date info from the Information centre at Corryong - in my experience they are very helpful and knowledgeable. Plus they have a good map (free) that show all the roads/tracks in some detail.
Regards
Andrew
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Reply By: Member - The Bushwhackers -NSW - Sunday, Sep 05, 2010 at 12:52

Sunday, Sep 05, 2010 at 12:52
Hi Danielle jade

Have a good read of the trek notes on this site (there is a link to it in your original post now). All the details are there, recently updated.

I have never been there, but it sounds moderately difficult, meaning problems could arise, and of course, a lot depends on your own driving expertise, your vehicle, and your confidence in both of the above.

Due to the fact that you have asked this question, I am guessing, but feel that you don't have a lot of 4wd experience in this type of terrain, so maybe a small group trip would be the go.

Which ever way you go, have fun, be safe, and enjoy.

Cheers, Dave



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Reply By: SDG - Sunday, Sep 05, 2010 at 19:02

Sunday, Sep 05, 2010 at 19:02
I did this trip a couple of years ago in a Patrol no worries. Before that I had done it in a Diahatsu Rocky. Also no problems. Not going to mention when I was 17/18 most of the huts I had visited in a Torana.
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Reply By: Member - reggy 2 (VIC) - Sunday, Sep 05, 2010 at 20:38

Sunday, Sep 05, 2010 at 20:38
THE road is a well maintained road a normal car can use it .
winter time it does get sloshy and snow .
it depends on what time you wish to travel.
cheers reggy2
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Reply By: KenD - Monday, Sep 06, 2010 at 00:42

Monday, Sep 06, 2010 at 00:42
Hi Danielle
My wife and I did it about 40 yrs ago in a Renault 12. Nice drive--should do it again.
cheers
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