Wonnongatta in 2004?

I was there over christmas. Absolutely Beutiful scenery! We came through the dargo end and didn't have any trouble. I drive a standard 60 series. Just take your time. I walked every creek crossing and found it an invaluable experience (although maybe a little chilly as the sun started to go down - expecially the King river brrrr!!!!!) I didn't go out through mount howitt so I can't really coment there. We went through the valley via eaglevale and Herne Spur Camped and headed up rileys creek track up the road a bit and across penny track up the west buffalo road and back down cobler lake road to cobbler lake and then down the staircase to king hut/ pineapple flat. As i said didn't have any trouble and I'm relatively inexperienced. My advice If in doubt look VERY carefully (apparently the water levels were a little higher normal?) but You should be fine. Have fun.
Cheers,
Justin

Andi, We went in there for the first time last week, went via Mt Buller, Craig's Hut ,King Billy, and Zeka Spur Track, no problems at all with the tracks which several people said are now a lot easier that they used to be. It would a bit different after rain though I think. Re river crossings, we came across a couple of blokes who had drowned their diesel non snorkelled hilux on Humphries Ck? track (great track I might add), mind you they did not test the depth first and virtually drove straight from a drop off into above waist height water. We ended up driving in the river bed around the deep section with water not much over knee height. All other crossings encountered were relatively tame. As Justin said, just check water depth & let common sense prevail.

Hi Andi

did the same trip just before Xmas and it was a treat. River crossings very easy but if its been raining before hand levels will rise. Usual checks required obviously. Zeka spur, King Billy etc through to Sheepyard was ok but go slow around fallen logs. Some of them were cut by suzuki owners I suspect and I clearance is tight in spots but quite passable. Keep out of the bog holes in the northern end of Wonongatta although there is no need to go into that part. I'd be surprised if you will need to pull out any recovery gear!! Take a chainsaw just in case you are the first to come across a tree across the track. Other than that have a great time...it's a great place to explore and relax. CheersButcher Country Track - Vic

You can drive that area by 2WD preferably with a limited slip differential

Just back from the Vic High Country based in Talbotville doing Billygoat Bluff and Blue Rag amongt other tracks. Tracks were no problem but the creeks were up after 8" of rain the week before but we got through OK. I run a 2001 NM Pajero Exceed with a few battle scars.

I only just returned after 10 days in there and agree with the responses above. Just want to add - Be careful about camping under or near trees. Not so bad in the valley or around sheepyard, but in other areas used to sit there at night and here them fall.
cheers