Tasmanian weather right now and wet tracks

Submitted: Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 18:36
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We are off to do the Tassie West coast 4wding off road in about 2 weeks. Have they had all the rain Victoria has had and how are the tracks eg Sandy Cape, Montezuma Falls etc? Has anyone been there recently? We would appreciate up to date advice. Chris.
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Reply By: Baz&Pud (Tassie) - Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 20:41

Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 20:41
C & L
We haven't had the amount rain here that has fallen in Victoria, but that's not to say it won't happen in the next couple of weeks.
As for the present condition of the tracks in the west, can't help you.
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Follow Up By: Member - Chris and Lindsay (VI - Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010 at 21:05

Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010 at 21:05
Thanks for your reply. We love Tassie and will enjoy our trip regardless of weather. Chris
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Reply By: Member - Rob S (NSW) - Monday, Dec 13, 2010 at 20:44

Monday, Dec 13, 2010 at 20:44
Hi Chris
Just got back from Tassie on Stauday after a quick 2 week lap went anti clockwise
Went down the west coast through the Tarkine from Marrawah/ Arthur river/Corinna to Zeehan
The gravel road is all good didn't do any beach work around Sandy cape as it is highly recomened not to on your own, and the Balfour track was very wet and again convoy only
The ranger at Athur river was very helpful and had lots of pictures of drowned or sunk vehicles you will need to stop there as well for an off road permit free at the time, but a fee system currently being introduced.
Started of down the Montezuma Falls track at about 4pm for a few klm and was very wet narrow slippery and a bit boggy was a lot slower going that i though, being late turned around, run out of time and didn't fancy being stuck out there late, save it till next time.but it dosent get dark till 8.30 ish

The picture is some of the better stuff.
went to a few ather places as well but the rivers are all up and to flowing fast to cross.

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Rob

Oh and we had a highly enjoyable trip back on the ferry heading into 4mts swell up and down

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Follow Up By: Member - Chris and Lindsay (VI - Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010 at 21:12

Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010 at 21:12
Thanks Rob. We have 4 fully prepared vehicles with all the recovery gear and lots of VIC high country experience. We have our permits already but we will stop and get a reality check viewing the photos of other people's disasters. Our theory is to let our mate who thinks he's a legend go first and if his vehicle disappears we will know to stop and retreat! Thanks also for the photo. Cheers , Chris.
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