VIC HIGH COUNTRY TRACK CONDITIONS
Submitted: Thursday, Apr 14, 2011 at 14:55
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cnk1
Just wondering if anyone has recently been through the High Country that could provide an update on track conditions and river levels. Heading off after
easter with camper trailer in tow. No fixed itenary but was hoping to get from Thredbo across the Murray up to Davies Plain and then hopefully make it across the Alpine NP?
Reply By: Member - Chris and Lindsay (VI - Thursday, Apr 14, 2011 at 15:00
Thursday, Apr 14, 2011 at 15:00
Just spoke to
Omeo National park service thiis morning and they said it's a bit greasy but ok if you have recovery gear and are
well set up for 4wd. I don't know how you would go with a campertrailer. It might be worth ringing them the day before you leave. Chris.
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Follow Up By: cnk1 - Thursday, Apr 14, 2011 at 20:39
Thursday, Apr 14, 2011 at 20:39
Many thanks Chris
I think you might be right and it could pay to wait and see
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Reply By: DeanoNSW - Thursday, Apr 14, 2011 at 21:09
Thursday, Apr 14, 2011 at 21:09
Hey,
I was up Pineapple Flat last weekend. Not too sure about the tracks across Thredbo. I did the circuit track, around the back of stirling, up to
Lake Cobbler and up the top of the range to the north into Whitfield. A couple of tracks around here were closed - the water damage was pretty bad in parts. You can however get through or around if you take your time or chose alt route.
If you wanted to go around this area - I can reply if you wanted detailed info.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: cnk1 - Thursday, Apr 14, 2011 at 21:39
Thursday, Apr 14, 2011 at 21:39
I was just on the Parks Vic website and printed off their nominated track closures. One of them was
King Hut to Circuit Rd via Speculation Tk and apparently closed up to the
Melbourne Cup weekend of 2011???!
Not too sure how bad the damage was or still is but I may need to do some planning on the run by the sounds of it
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Follow Up By: DeanoNSW - Thursday, Apr 14, 2011 at 21:48
Thursday, Apr 14, 2011 at 21:48
Yeah - the reason that is closed is due to a tree across the track. If you hug the bank real tight you can get through. If you are running huge lift and 35's then no good. There is also some wash out damage.
The reason we went down there was to help out a couple of bikes - one had a collapsed wheel bearing and was trying to limp 20km out. Back wheel was really wobbly - amazed he got out.
I think the other track that is closed is burnt top track. There is a work around into the bush on this one - you will need a winch though.
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Follow Up By: cnk1 - Friday, Apr 15, 2011 at 11:09
Friday, Apr 15, 2011 at 11:09
cheers Deano
huge lift and 35's is what i am running so might steer clear
the only hugging I'll be able to do for the trip is the handbrake and the kids
PS not the handbrake in the centre console :-)
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