October 2014 tlccv magazine

Overland Cruisering Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Inc.

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Guest 4WD service centre has been established since 1961 with extensive expe operating 4WD tours to some of Australia’s roughest and remotest areas. As well as general servicing and vehicle modifications, we pride ourselves on pre-trip preparation and suspension modifications to ensure customers have a trouble free 4WD adventure.

Extensive showroom

With decades and millions of kilometres of 4WD experience, we only stock the best quality accessories in our new showroom - at the best prices.

Services • 4WD service and tuning • Pre-trip inspection and advice • Suspension modification and kits • Transmission and diff repair • Pre-purchase inspection • Clutch and brake repair • 4WD tyres and wheel alignment • Dual and triple battery kits • Turbo & intercooler kits Products • Engel & Waeco 12 volt fridge freezers • Piranha off road distributors • ARB accessories • TJM accessories • Kaymar step bars and wheel carriers • Black widow storage systems • Cooper and BF Goodrich Tyres • Roof Racks • Rhino Racks • Long range fuel tanks • Electronic parking aids • Tyre repair kits • T-Van Camper trailer hire • Air compressors • 4WD maps and books • Shower units - hot and cold • Optima batteries • Lightforce, IPF, Cibie & Hella lights • HID head and drive lights • Recovery kits • 4WD tours • Safari snorkels • GME UHF radio and antennae • GPS and EPIRB • In car TV/DVD and Sat navigation

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CONTENTS

OCTOBER

2014

VOLUME 43

No.3

Club Information

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Committee 2013-2014

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President’s Report

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Calendar/Coming Events

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2014 Christmas Party

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Over the Next Hill

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Yarck Bushfire Plan

13

How to run a trip

17

Yarck Maintenance Weekend

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Flinders Ranges Spectacular

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Lake Eildon Delatite Arm Trip

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Wildflowers in the Brisbane Ranges

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News from ARB

27

2014 Member Directory

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Trading Post

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Overland Cruisering Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Inc.

General Meetings: 7:30pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Mulgrave Country Club Wellington Road (corner Jells Road), Wheelers Hill Melways Ref 80 H1 Geelong Meetings: 7.30pm the 1st Tuesday of each month & 2nd Tuesday each November at the Supper Room, Geelong West Town Hall, 153 Pakington St. 3218. (Mel. 451 J2) ENQUIRIES: Membership & General to: The Secretary Toyota Land Cruiser Club PO Box 363, HAWTHORN 3122

Website: http:www.tlccv.com.au MEMBERSHIP DETAILS Joining Fee: $280.00 Membership: $145.00 REINSTATEMENT OF PAST MEMBERS If a member rejoins the Club within 5 years, a joining fee is not applicable.

If a member rejoins the Club after 5 years, they are required to pay the joining fee and undertake the Club’s Driver Awareness course.

RECOGNISED CLUB RADIO CHANNEL: 15 UHF

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YARCK PROPERTY Our property is a registered Land for Wildlife property and no inference is drawn in the publication that the sign or registration has any other meaning.

Life Members: Graeme Wilson, John Whitney (Dec), Don Honey, Bill Dower, Alan Winch, Barrie McCarthy, Harold Ross, Sandra Tanner, Brian Stewart, Charles Norman, Ashley (Dec) & Judith Williams, John Turbill, Garry Cooper, Jan Chivers & Ken Hildebrand Honorary Members: Ross McClure, Clive Blakely, Reece DeJong Club Auditor: Chris Rumble

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Main photo by Gunther Scheffel The opinions expressed in the articles appearing in this magazine are not necessarily those of the Editor or the Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Inc. The Editor reserves the right to delete where necessary any section of any article, which has been sent for publication in the magazine.

Acceptance of advertisements does not necessarily imply endorsement of products or associated companies or individuals by the Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Inc.

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COMMITTEE

2014 - 2015

President Ian Ross president1@tlccv.com.au

Driver Training John MIlls: driverawareness@tlccv.com.au * Driver Training Course bookings * Awareness Course certificates

Vice President Adriano Denni president2@tlccv.com.au

Yarck Management Brian Stewart yarckmanage@tlccv.com.au

Emergency Response Coordinator Bruce Fullard tlccrg@tlccv.com.au

Magazine Distribution Russell & Lesley Edwards finerprint@bigpond.com

Raffles & Supper Gabi & Grace Azzam Karen Wade

trips@tlccv.com.au Trip Convenor Tony Middleditch * Register a Member’s trip * Assistance in trip preparation

Club Shop Graham Cahill

Secretary Sandra Tanner secretary1@tlccv.com.au

Assistant Secretary Ian wells secretary2@tlccv.com.au

Treasurer Alan McMeekin treasurer1@tlccv.com.au

Technical Brett Dyson

Committee Russell Edwards committee1@tlccv.com.au

Committee Adam Takacs committee2@tlccv.com.au

Advertising Sandra Tanner

Training training@tlccv.com.au • Club training courses co-ordinator

Cruiserkhana enquiries@cruiserkhana.com.au

Membership Barbara Bryant membership@tlccv.com.au * Membership renewals, name badges, contact detail changes

GEELONG BRANCH

Librarian Wendy Wilson library@tlccv.com.au * Borrow DVDs & books * Contributions to the Library

Webmaster Laurie Miles

Activities Coordinator activities@tlccv.com.au Ian Ross

Visitor Greeters Carol & Greg Edmunds

events@tlccv.com.au • Shows & special event co-ordinator

editor1@tlccv.com.au

advertising@tlccv.com.au

Sergeant-At-Arms Russell Edwards finerprint@bigpond.com Social Coordinator Helen & Rebecca social@tlccv.com.au * Book for participation in social events

FWDV Delegate fwdvdelegate@tlccv.com.au Tony Bryant Magazine Editor Sandra Tanner:

clubshop@tlccv.com.au

technical@tlccv.com.au

Special Events Assistant Treasurer Steve de Mamiel treasurer2@tlccv.com.au

Marketing/Public Relations Coordinator Brian Tanner marketing@tlccv.com.au

President Matt McPhee

geelong@tlccv.com.au

Vice President Matt Lilley Secretary Jennie Harvie

Social Judith Williams webmaster@tlccv.com.au

Excursion Visits Coordinator Russell Edwards excursions@tlccv.com.au

MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTIONS

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

TRADING POST

All articles, trip reports and other contributions are welcome for inclusion in the magazine. They must be in the hands of the Editor by the first of the month.

Please send them to: The Editor, Overland Cruisering, PO Box 1778, Geelong 3220

• Please submit articles as Word documents with no formatting.

(No fancy formats as it will only have to be removed in preparing for publication).

In particular DO NOT embed pictures in your documents • Images (photos) should be supplied as seperate JPEG files.

The higher resolution the better. As a guide images should be of 300 pixel per inch with image files around 1-5MB fine.

• If you have multiple images, please burn to a CD and post to Editor rather than trying to email numerous images.

• Articles can be posted with normal photos.

They will be scanned and returned to the author if a self-addressed envelope is provided.

• Note: if selling a vehicle in the Trading Post it is a Motor Car Trader Regulation (1988-22(4) legal requirement that a cash price, registration number or engine number are supplied.

or email: editor1@tlccv.com.au

Members’ name and membership number must accompany all articles and/or contributions.

ADVERTISING A TRIP • Note: All trips must be approved by the Trip Convenor before they can be gazetted in Overland Cruisering.

All contributions MUST BE received by the 1st of the month.

ADVERTISERS Please support those companies that advertise in our magazine. Let them know you saw their advert in Overland Cruisering.

A R E Y O U R M E M B E R S H I P D E TA I L S C U R R E N T ?

If you have recently moved, please notify Barbara Bryant – Membership Officer – and provide your new address, telephone number(s) and (if altered) your email address as soon as possible. Please also remember to remove the Club sticker if you change or sell your four-wheel drive.

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U P D AT E

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

ell sometimes it feels like the years are getting faster, yet I am assured they are the same.

October it is and already Christmas decorations are up In the stores and boy oh boy hasn't the weather gotten a lot warmer. For those of you that were not lucky enough to get away over winter, I am sure you will welcome the lovely warm turn that Spring has put on for us.

Sadly I have not managed to get away this month but note that many of you have.

The number of trips available has increased tremendously. Don't forget to book in as quickly as you can so that you don't miss out. I hope in the next few months to get out and about, so maybe I will catch up with you then.

Last month you may recall that I advised of the committee’s decision to transition over to an electronic magazine. A number of members have pointed out their thoughts in relation to this, and we thank you for taking the time to do that.

The committee is working on developing a transition strategy that will appeal to most members, so watch this space.

If you are not receiving Weekend Wrap then please let us know so we can add you to the list. If you have not had a chance to have a look at the Facebook pages then you should. These mediums allow the

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CALENDAR October 25th & 26th October 25th & 26th Oct. 31st – Nov. 4th Oct. 31st – Nov. 4th November 1st & 2nd November 8th & 9th November 8th & 9th November 11th November 15th

November 22nd & 23rd November 22nd & 23rd November 29th & 30th December 6th & 7th December 6th & 7th December 6th & 7th December 9th December 20th & 21st

club to get swift communication out to you the members. In the next few months we will publish and also put on a demonstration on accessing these electronic mediums. One-on-one help will also be available should you need it.

This month our club had a stand at Leisurefest. I would like to thank John Turbill for all his hard work preparing the club trailer and setting up the stand. From what I hear John spent considerable time in repairing the club trailer. John took the trailer and set it up at the stand and then took it home again. Thanks, heaps John for your Stella contribution. Also I would like to send a huge thank you to all of the other members that helped man the stand and give our great club the presence that it deserves.

Don't forget that we are still looking for a social coordinator, so if you can help out that would be great. Don't forget the visit to Widetread Tyres on the 24th October, the social event at Living Legends on the 15th November and the monster working bee the following weekend on the 22nd and 23rd November. Please make sure that you let Brian Stewart know that you will be attending. Thanks also to Grace & Gabi Azzam who will be organising the BBQ on the Saturday night.

The club’s Children's Christmas Party for

COMING TRIPS Maintenance & Construction weekend Walhalla weekend Portland Sand Dunes – Melb. Cup w/end Robe, SA – Melb. Cup w/end Yarck & Surrounds DA Practical weekend Grampians MVO’s - Recce Yarck Management and DA Theory Living Legends (home of retired champion racehorses), Greenvale Picnic & Tour Annual Monster Maintenance & Construction weekend The Mystical Haunted Stream DA Practical weekend Jordan Valley Loop Working Bee Oxfam Christmas Tree Delivery for 2014 Grampians MVO’s Yarck Management meeting Aberfeldy Adventure

2015 January 13th, 2015 January 24th – 26th Jan. 31st & Feb. 1st

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Yarck Management Tantalising Tingaringy (Australia Day w/end) DA Practical weekend

this year is coming up again on Sunday 7th December at Nortons Park, Wantirna South. There is further information in the magazine as well as a registration form. I would also like to thank Liz Mills for her excellent Show & Tells. I have no doubt that you will agree there is a lot of variety and proves to be very informative, if not at times expensive when we take them up on their special offers.

Finally just a very special reminder that the weather is warming up rather quickly this year and the magazine has included the Bush Fire Plan. Please make sure to take the time to make yourself well aware of it as extra care must be taken at Yarck. Also take a moment to note the location of any fire fighting equipment you may need.

Well that’s enough from me for now. Enjoy the weather and get out there and appreciate the wonderful places that out great land has to offer - but above all take care.

Ian Ross (1409) PRESIDENT

Prior to booking or setting any dates for an event, please check with the Activity Coordinator who will ensure that there are no clashes. Please email to the Activity Coordinator the proposed date, time, venue and overview of the event.

February 8th & 9th February 10th February 21st & 22nd Feb. 28th & March 1st March 7th – 9th March 10th March 28th & 29th April 3rd – 6th April 14th May 2nd & 3rd May 12th May 30th & 31st June 6th – 8th B/day w/end) June 9th June 27th & 28th July 14th August 1st & 2nd August 11th August 29th & 30th September 8th September 26th & 27th October 13th November 7th & 8th November 10th November 28th & 29th

Mirimbar Magic – 4WD, MTB & OziExplorer all in one Yarck Management and DA Theory Swifts Creek Explorer DA Practical weekend MacFarlane Flat Adventure Yarck Management and DA Theory DA Practical weekend Vic/SA Border Track (Easter w/end) Yarck Management and DA Theory DA Practical weekend Yarck Management and DA Theory DA Practical weekend Sandy Wyperfeld Trailer trip (Queens Yarck Management and DA Practical weekend Yarck Management and DA Practical weekend Yarck Management and DA Practical weekend Yarck Management and DA Practical weekend Yarck Management and DA Practical weekend Yarck Management and DA Practical weekend

DA Theory DA Theory DA Theory DA Theory DA Theory DA Theory

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D WE NEE ELP H R U O Y

ANNUAL “MONSTER” YA R C K M A I N T E N A N C E & CONSTRUCTION WORKING BEE AWEEKEND 2 2 n d & 2 3 r d N o v e m b e r, 2 0 1 4

To be held at Yarck, a “Monster” working bee is being organized for members to assist in preparing our beautiful property for the summer months and the ensuing Cruiserkhana We need as many members as possible to come for the weekend, or even for a day.

There are a host of tasks that require our attention for the safety of our members and the property.

BYO tools, trailers, safety gear and the usual food and liquid requirements.

Saturday night a BBQ will be provided.

For catering purposes, please advise of your attendance by emailing Brian Stewart at yarckmanage@tlccv.com.au

2014 TLCCV CHRISTMAS PARTY 2014 TLCCV FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY - Not just for the kids!

Sunday 7th December, 2014 Nortons Park, Wantirna South (Mel. Ref. 72 A2) Starts 11:30 am – BYO Lunch and Drinks Fun and games will be provided Santa arrives at 1:30 pm SHARP with presents for the kids Value of each present $20.00 ($10.00 of that is paid by the members in advance).

Presents to children 15-years and under.

Cheques made payable to TLCCV, and posted to Melody Schaffer, 9 Paul Street, Cheltenham, 3192 Organisers: Melody Schaffer & Annabel Dowling Email: tony_annabel@bigpond.com

PLEASE RING TO CONFIRM PAYMENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED TO 0403 811 460 FORMS TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 19TH NOVEMBER, 2014 Name………………………………………………………………

Membership No………………..

Contact phone no: …………………………………………………………………….

Boy / Girl

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INFORMATION FOR TRIP LEADERS • Trip leaders please note that under the Constitution, members may not take part in any club activities involving four-wheel driving unless they have completed the Driver Awareness

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Course (Theory & Practical) and have filled in an Indemnity Form.

• The Club Insurance Policy states that only Club Trips that are gazetted in the Club Magazine and the Club website are covered by the Club Public Liability Policy.

• All Club Trips gazetted in the Club Magazine must include a telephone number (or mobile) and/or an email address for the purpose of booking on a trip.

• Members please note that telephone calls should not be made later than 8:30 pm.

Club trips are for club members only. Non members are not afforded insurance coverage by the club and may jeopardise our coverage. If you have any queries they may be raised with our Trip Coordinator, Tony Middleditch.

Members Please Note: All guests attending TLCCV trips must take out Temporary Membership. This includes children of members 18 years of age and older. If you have any queries contact our Trip Convenor, Tony Middleditch at trips@tlccv.com.au. All applica-tions and payments for Temporary Membership MUST be received by the Membership Officer NO LATER than 14 days prior to the trip. Facebook: Any trips advertised on Facebook that have not been approved by the Trip Convenor will not be recognised as an official Club trip and therefore not be covered by the Club insurance.

Seasonal Road Closures: Contact Parks Victoria on http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/safety/fire,-flood-and-other-closures/seasonal-road-closures2

Trip Leader:

WALHALLA WEEKEND Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th October, 2014 Walhalla either Friday evening or Saturday morning.

After 6:00pm Friday or no later than 9:00am Saturday.

12 vehicles.

Easy.

Full tank from Moe 15 UHF Standard recovery gear & camping equipment At least one.

This trip is tailored for all new members of the Club who have yet to participate in their first trip. Commencing at Walhalla, we will wind our way across towards Burgoynes Gap for a night’s bush camping. Sunday we return to Walhalla via a different route; the weekend will include such history landmarks as old grave yards, gold mines & huts.

Michael Martin: Email: shuthonger@gmail.com

OCT/NOV. Date: Trip Leader:

PORTLAND SAND DUNES - Melbourne Cup weekend Friday 31st October - Tuesday 4th November, 2014 Garry Cooper: Email: gac001@bigpond.com

OCT/NOV. Date: Trip Leaders:

ROBE, S.A. - Melbourne Cup weekend Friday 31st October - Tuesday 4th November, 2014 Brian & Sandra Tanner: Email: sbtanner@bigpond.com

NOVEMBER Date: Meeting Place: Trip Leader:

YARCK AND SURROUNDS Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd November, 2014 Yarck Hilton Matt Lilley. Email: mattlilley@bigpond.com

NOVEMBER Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details: Trip Leaders:

GRAMPIANS MVOs - RECCE Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th November, 2014 TBA Saturday 8:30am 6 vehicles Easy to medium (some sections may be difficult if wet).

Full tank from Stawell UHF (initially channel 15) Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre.

Bush camping on Saturday night.

We will explore some exciting tracks in the Grampians, plus explore some of the Grampians MVOs. Laurie & Heidi Miles: Email: trips@zebra400.com

NOVEMBER Date: Meeting Place: Time:

THE MYSTICAL HAUNTED STREAM Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd November, 2014 Bruthen Caravan Park Saturday 8:30am

OCTOBER Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details:

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The Mystical Haunted Stream trip continued: Limit: 8 vehicles Standard: Easy to medium (some sections may be difficult if wet).

Fuel: Full tank from Bairnsdale Radio: UHF (initially channel 15) Equipment: Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre. Room to carry your MTB if riding.

Overnight: Bush camping on Saturday night.

Details: This weekend trip will take you along the tranquil Haunted Stream. With 52 river crossings, it will give you a great sense of adventure. For those of you that enjoy mountain biking, Heidi will lead you along much of the Haunted Stream track on Saturday morning. If you are interested in the MTB component, you will need to have your partner drive your vehicle at the same time as you are riding, as we will not be returning along the same route. After camping on the Wentworth River, we will exit up Murdering Spur to Dargo & home.

Trip Leaders: Laurie & Heidi Miles: Email: trips@zebra400.com DECEMBER Saturday 6th Sunday 7th Limit: Equipment: Details:

Trip Leader:

OXFAM CHRISTMAS TREE DELIVERY FOR 2014 For delivery to the South and Eastern suburbs of Melbourne For delivery to the North and Western suburbs of Melbourne No limit - would like as many as possible Trailer/Ute to carry at least 20 trees, rope, Santa hat if you have one, Melways and a navigator Saturday: Pick up your trees at Heatherwood School, 370-380 Springvale Road, Donvale.

Sunday: Pick up your trees at Princes Hill Primary School, Wilson St. Nth Carlton (Mel. Ref: 29 J11).

Pick up time is before 10:00am each morning (the earlier the better as it can be a bun fight later & you get the best trees). Trees are already paid for, you don’t handle any money. Delivery time is 2-3 hours. This is a great way to start off your Christmas by delivering Christmas trees to the kids of Melbourne & at the same time helping a worthwhile cause. If you can help send an email to the Trip Leader with your suburb, phone number & method of delivery (trailer, ute station wagon etc) ASAP. Garry Cooper: Mobile: 0418 543 008. Email: gac001@bigpond.com

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DECEMBER Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details: Trip Leaders: DECEMBER Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details:

Trip Leader: DECEMBER Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details:

Trip Leaders: DEC/JAN 2015 Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard; Fuel: Radio: Equipment:

Overnight: Details:

Trip Leaders:

GRAMPIANS MVOs Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December, 2014 TBA Saturday 8:30am 8 vehicles Easy to medium (some sections may be difficult if wet) Full tank from Stawell UHF (initially channel 15) Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre.

Bush camping on Saturday night.

We will explore some exciting tracks in the Grampians, plus some of the MVOs. Laurie & Heidi Miles: Email: trips@zebra400.com REGION G - JORDAN VALLEY LOOP WORKING BEE Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December, 2015 Top of Victor Spur Track off Woods Point, Walhalla Road 9:00am Saturday morning No limit.

Easy and medium tracks Fuel at Warburton or Moe 15 UHF All terrain tyres required. Appropriate front & rear recovery points, basic recovery gear (snatch strap, 2 rated shackles & gloves), driver awareness training required.

Bush camping opposite Victor Spur track off Woods Point, Wallhalla Road Working bee to maintain the West Gippsland Relic, Mining & Heritage Protection Inc., Region G part of the Jordan Valley Loop. Attendees will need to bring gardening equipment - a more detailed list will follow. We will be digging steps into the road embankment to access the Father & Son Lone Grave. Also resume clearing the Jericho Cemetery, Diversion Tunnel, Oak Tree & Chinaman’s Point, etc.

Dulcie Watts. Email: dulciew@bigpond.net.au ABERFELDY ADVENTURE Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st December, 2014 TBA Saturday 8:30am 8 vehicles Medium to difficult Full tank from Moe. UHF (initially channel 15) Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre. Room to carry your MTB if riding.

Bush camping on Saturday night.

Explore the exciting 4WD tracks near the Aberfeldy River, including a visit to O’Tooles Flat, plus take in the views as we descend the famous 12 switchbacks on Trigg Track, just north of the old mining town of Walhalla. Heidi will be out MTBing early Saturday morning. Anyone wanting to join her on the ride is most welcome. You will need a driver as we will pick up Heidi en route. No trailers, no dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip.

Laurie & Heidi Miles: Email: trips@zebra400.com NYE IN THE HIGH COUNTRY Tuesday 30th December - Friday 2nd January, 2015 Blue Duck Inn, Anglers Rest (28km from Omeo) 11:00am 8 vehicles Easy Full tank ex Omeo 15 UHF Vehicle in sound mechanical condition. Off road tyres with minimum 50% tread (road biased tyres not acceptable), full recovery equipment, compressor & tyre gauge, camping equipment, water & supplies. No trailers, pets or firearms.

Bush camping with no facilities.

A relaxed family friendly trip over the new years period. It’s a busy time of the year, so we will be base camping by a river, with time to fish, practice your camp fire skills, swim, read a book & maybe have a few half day 4WD adventures. Camping along the Mitta Mitta river upstream of the Blue Duck, communal camp oven meal for NYE. Adam & Olivia Takacs. Email: adam@insightproperty.com.au

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JANUARY Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details:

Trip Leaders: FEBRUARY Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment:

Overnight: Details:

TANTALISING TINGARINGY - Australia Day weekend) Saturday 24th - Monday 26th January, 2015 Orbost Caravan Park Saturday 8:30am 8 vehicles Medium to hard - depending on weather conditions Full tank from Orbost UHF (initially channel 15) Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre.

Orbost Caravan Park on first night - bush camping on Saturday & Sunday night.

Head north from Orbost to Mt Tingaringy, driving to the summit on the NSW border. Take in the views as we head down to McKillops Bridge via the Laurie Track. On Monday we will visit the Little River Gorge before heading home.

No trailers, no dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip.

Laurie & Heidi Miles: Email: trips@zebra400.com MIRIMBAR MAGIC - 4WD, MTB & OziExplorer all in one Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February, 2015 Mirimbah (30km east of Mansfield) Saturday 9:00am 8 vehicles Easy to medium Full tank from Mansfield UHF (initially channel 15) Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre inflation, genuine off road tyres. Room to carry your MTB if riding. Plus bring your laptop or android tablet if you want to play around with OziExplorer.

Bush camping on Saturday night.

Come & enjoy a weekend with some great 4WDing & some MTBing for those fit members. We will be base camping at Mirimbah (at the base of Mt Buller). Some of you may wish to sit around the campfire & listen to Laurie talk

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Trip Leaders: FEBRUARY Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details:

Trip Leader: FEBRUARY Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details: Trip Leaders: MARCH Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details:

Trip Leaders: APRIL Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment:

about the famous mapping software “OziExplorer.� We will be hitting the 4WD tracks as well, taking in the great climb up to Mt Stirling after visiting Howqua Gap hut plus some others. Heidi will also be heading off on her MTB to explore the amazing MTB trails around Mt Buller. On Sunday we will 4WD to Lake William Hovell & return via Pineapple Flat. No dogs, no cats, no firearms. Trailers are welcome at our base camp at Mirimbah.

Laurie & Heidi Miles: Email: trips@zebra400.com

MT SUNDAY - AGAIN! Thursday 12th - Sunday 15th February, 2015 Licola area 9:00am 6 vehicles Difficult to very difficult Full tanks ex Mansfield 15 UHF Raised suspension, winch, good quality 33+ inch off road tyres, front & rear diff locks required. Full recovery equipment, compressor & tyre gauge, camping equipment, water & supplies. No trailers, pets or firearms.

Bush camping with no facilities.

Take an extended weekend break to explore the more challenging & scenic tracks in the High Country. Mt Sunday, Barkly River Jeep Tk, the Macalister & Caledonia rivers & other areas are on the itinerary. Finishing around Licola.

Track & weather conditions will determine final route.

Adam Takacs. Email: adam@insightproperty.com.au SWIFTS CREEK EXPLORER Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd February, 2015 Swifts Creek Caravan Park Saturday 8:30am 8 vehicles Medium to hard - depending on weather conditions Full tank from Bruthen UHF (initially channel 15) Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre.

Swifts Creek Caravan Park - fees apply.

Explore the exciting 4WD tracks around Swifts Creek including the famous TVGC track. No dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip. Trailers are most welcome at our base camp at Swifts Creek Caravan Park.

Laurie & Heidi Miles: Email: trips@zebra400.com

MacFARLANE FLAT ADVENTURE - (Labour Day weekend) Saturday 7th - Monday 9th March, 2015 Bruthen Caravan Park Saturday 8:30am 8 vehicles Medium to hard - depending on weather conditions Full tank from Orbost UHF (initially channel 15) Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre.

Caravan Park on Friday night (fees apply). Saturday & Sunday night bush camping.

From Bruthen, we will head up to the NSW border & 4WD across the Ingeegoodbee Track & MacFarlanes Flat.

After camping overnight on MacFarlanes Flat, we will 4WD to The Playgrounds at the base of Mt Cobberas No. 1.

A short walk to the summit of Mt Cobberas No. 1 is possible. Overnight camping is possible at Native Dog Flat or Native Cat Flat. Monday will take us down through Hells Gate, exiting out of the 4WD tracks at Swifts Creek. No trailers, no dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip.

Laurie & Heidi Miles: Email: trips@zebra400.com Vic / SA BORDER TRACK - Easter weekend Friday 3rd - Monday 6th April, 2015 Lake Hindmarsh Friday 8:30am 8 vehicles Medium - depending on weather conditions 145Lt capacity - full tank from Horsham - refueling at Pinnaroo if required.

UHF (initially channel 15) Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre.

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Overnight: Details:

Trip Leaders: JUNE Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details: Trip Leaders:

Thurs. - Lake Hindmarsh CP (fees apply). Bush camping Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights.

Travel through the sandy Wyperfeld National Park via Lake Albacutya, circling the Big Desert via Ross Springs. We will then travel through the ‘Disputed Country’ before crossing into SA & heading down the Vic/SA Border Track. We will experience the border sand dunes & some interesting bog holes, before finishing in Nhill. No trailers, no dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip.

Laurie & Heidi Miles: Email: trips@zebra400.com SANDY WYPERFELD TRAILER TRIP - Queens Birthday weekend) Friday 6th - Monday 8th June, 2015 Lake Hindmarsh Saturday 8:30am 6 vehicles Medium - depending on weather conditions 145Lt capacity - full tank from Horsham/Rainbow UHF (initially channel 15) Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre.

Friday - Lake Hindmarsh CP (fees apply) - bush camping Saturday & Sunday nights.

Travel through the sandy Wyperfeld National Park via Lake Albacutya. No dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip. Trailers welcome on this trip.

Laurie & Heidi Miles: Email: trips@zebra400.com

l a i c e p AS n o i t a t i Inv

Exciting news! This November the Geelong Branch of the TLCCV is turning 30!

We would like to extend a warm welcome to all members to join us at Yarck on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th November for a party in the Hilton. BYO tent, food, drinks and party hat. We will be holding a raffle and will also organise some music so you can dance the night away.

Please let Social Coordinator, Judith Williams know you will be attending by emailing her at: ashleywilliams2@bigpond.com

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CALENDAR FOR 2014

Living Legends – Home of Retired Champion Race Horses www.livinglegends.org.au 10:00am Saturday 15th November, 2014 207 Oaklands Road, Greenvale, 3059. (Mel. map ref.

177.K8) Living Legends is located off Oaklands Road in Greenvale, only 6 minutes north from Melbourne Airport. Come visit the retired champion racehorses in their paddocks on a guided tour at 11:00am Prices: Living Legends entry $15. Concession entry $10.

Public Guided Tour extra $10. Children under 12 free. Pay on the day at venue.

Catering: Bring a picnic basket or you can order a picnic gift package. Devonshire tea, coffee or snacks also available.

Advise Helen or Rebecca if you wish to attend by email on: social@tlccv.com.au or see us at the October meeting.

YA R C K

The special ladies from the Stitch ‘n Bitch group will again be holding their stall at the November General Meeting.

With a variety of craft and Christmas goodies up for sale.

The two handmade quilts on display at tonight’s (October) meeting will also be sold in November.

From the Stitch ‘n Bitch crew.

Come prepared to purchase the goodies they will have for sale.

Don’t miss out. Start saving now.

BUSHFIRE PLAN

The Toyota Land Cruiser Club does not recommend a “Stay and Defend” plan.

Infrastructure on the property can be replaced.

FIRE DANGER PERIOD [November – May] It is members’ responsibility to listen to radio news reports each evening during the Fire Danger Period for advice on the possibility of fires. Also be up to date with any declaration of Total Fire Ban Days.

Yarck is in the NORTH CENTRAL FIRE BAN DISTRICT - 149 Rennies Lane, GOBUR It is recommended that members leave the property the day before a declared Total Fire Ban day or very early in the morning of a Total Fire Ban day Members should not go to the property during any Total Fire Ban day.

EVACUATION Those present will select one person from their number to take charge, The issue of evacuation during an emergency must be addressed early in the planning.

Evacuation can be extremely dangerous unless it takes place well in advance of the fire hazard entering the general area of the camp. Roads may be blocked with fallen timber and visibility reduced by thick smoke.

Increased pressures on emergency services may make it difficult for them to render assistance.

Evacuation should only be done via the main access track to Rennies Lane and the Gobur –Yarck Road.

REFUGE There are NO bushfire proof shelters on the property.

If a fire incident occurs and members cannot leave the property, then the Hut could possibly be used as a “safer place” to pro-

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vide protection from radiant heat. It should be made as fire safe as is practical.

Wet towels to be placed under doors to prevent embers entering.

There is running water inside; there are knapsacks and fire extinguishers.

Other equipment to have on hand should include.

A battery operated am/fm radio and P2 filter masks.

UHF radios left on – mobile phones – torches – first aid kits – drinking fluids.

Clothing - it is advisable to have long trousers, long sleeved shirt and sturdy footwear. Gloves and hat are also useful.

The wearing of shorts, dresses, thongs or any synthetic fabrics is totally unsuitable.

Be prepared for smoke and embers that may enter the building. After the fire front has passed check outside and extinguish any burning embers or fires around the hut.

All vehicles should be parked on bare ground, facing towards the exit with all doors and windows closed and keys in the ignition. DO NOT BLOCK OFF ANY ACCESS TRACKS. Alarm, A distinctive alarm signal should be used, a simple manual device such as the triangle hanging in the tree outside the hut or the electronic device near the radios in the hut.

Panic. This is something that can well be done without. Anyone showing signs of panic should be kept under some form of supervision, and provided with reassurance and prevented from doing anything rash.

Phone 0357734334.

Mobile: 0439 656 913.

• ABC radio AM band 774 • Local Radio Station (Alexandra) UGFM 106.9 (an official emergency broadcaster) • GPS coordinates (six figure grid) of the Hilton.

• Websites www.abc.net.au\emergency www.cfa.vic.gov.au A Bushfire Survival Kit is located on the notice board behind the hut door.

It is available for members to read and return it.

COMMUNICATION and CONTACTS • Phone: 1800 240 667 for Bushfire information.

• 000 only to report a fire.

• Alexandra Fire Station Phone 0357721855 • Yarck Fire Captain

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S O Y O U W A N T ITPO R U N A T R I P

So, you want to run a trip? It’s easy! Just follow the information below for Trip Leaders and those who have completed the Trip Leader’s Course • Firstly, think about where you want to go, what are to be your objectives. Talk to other TLCCV members and Trip Leaders for ideas. This is as set out in your Trip Leaders Course. Guidelines can be found here.

• DOWNLOAD first and then complete the Trip Advertisement Details form.

When completed, email it to the Trip Convenor (trips@tlccv.com.au). The Trip Convenor can offer any assistance if required. This form can be filled out in less than 5 minutes so long as you have the required information at hand.

• Once your trip is registered, it will appear in all available media. It is suggested you also post it on the TLCVV Facebook page.

• Potential participants will soon be contacting you. Before you accept them, ensure that they have submitted to you the Trip Member Information form.

This will ensure their vehicle capabilities are suitable for your trip. You

may need to seek more information from prospective participants.

• Communicate with all of your participants.

Provide some general information about the trip. Prior to the trip’s commencement, a list of participants, emergency plan and trip details need to be sent to the Trip Convenor for final approval. The simplest and quickest way to achieve this is to produce just one basic document suitable for all parties that gives an outline of the trip, participant names, vehicle type, mobile phone numbers and evacuation points en-route.

• Arrive early at the starting point to greet your participants. Ensure you obtain 2 copies each per participant of the Trip Participants • Emergency Details Form

• Don’t forget to organize a trip report. A head count at the starting point is advisable.

• Head off and enjoy the trip. Remember to return the Emergency Forms once the trip is completed. Let your GC know that you have finished.

So you want to go on a TLCCV Trip?

• First go to the club website & with the trips on the Trips tab.

• Second is to be familiar with Temporary Membership for guests or older children.

Download Temporary Member Form here.

• Find a suitable trip advertised in Overland Cruisering, the Website or Weekend Wrap.

• To view Trip Details, use your new or existing account log-in details.

• Contact the Trip Leader by phone or email if additional information is required.

• From the TLCCV website, download the Members Trip Information Form.

• Complete the form and email it to the Trip Leader.

• Wait for further instructions from the Trip Leader.

• Print off and complete 3 copies per participant of the Trip Participants Emergency Details Form and place each in a sealed envelope with the participants name on it. These forms can be kept and reused so long as the information is correct.

• Meet the Trip Leader and other participants at the scheduled starting time and place and have a great time. Don’t forget to volunteer to write the trip report.

• Note: Links to TLCCV Rules, By-Laws and Insurance Coverage can be found on the bottom of the website membership page. www.tlccv.com.au/membership.htm

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NEW PRODUCT NEWS DBE 180-SX THE 21st Century Battery Management Isolator!

Piranha Off Road Products has released its most intelligent dual battery isolator ever in the new DBE180-SX. This Aussie made isolator is rated to 180amps, includes full spike and surge protection and is manufactured from durable plastic/nylon casing that will stand up to the rigours of Australian bush travel.

The advanced electronic circuitry is designed to measure the starting battery first and ensures it stays charged before charging the auxiliary battery. It will also ensure the main battery can’t be drained by a load on the auxiliary battery such as running a fridge or other power source.

This provides absolute peace of mind in remote locations!

Built in LED lighting means at a glance, a user can track what is happening during the various charging stages. All Piranhas’ modern isolators feature VPF (Vehicle Protection Function) whereby if a fault in the electrical system is detected it shuts the isolator off allowing only the main battery to be charged. Once the problem is

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fixed a simple reboot of the isolator fires the unit back into action. This is a major safety feature for all modern vehicles.

The DBE 180 –SX comes with a full mounting kit to ensure longevity in the field and can also be used in conjunction with solar panels to charge the auxiliary battery while parked. This is a great feature for those that like touring and camping in one spot for days on end.

This amazing isolator which forms the heart of any modern vehicle dual battery system retails for $425.00 and is covered

by Piranha’s 2-year standard warranty or if fitted by a Piranha approved outlet as a complete dual battery system it is covered for 5-years.

For more information on Piranha’s range of battery management systems contact Piranha Off Road Products on 03 9762 1200 or check out the Piranha website which is another easy option.

eNews – Are you receiving your copy of TLCC Weekend Wrap?

Make sure you include your email address on your membership renewal form. Alternatively you can send an email to the Membership Officer (Barb) at membership@tlccv.com.au with your updated details.

Weekend Wrap is produced by Laurie Miles (1058) and Garry Cooper (1219).

Items for Weekend Wrap can be sent to info@tlccv.com.au

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Y A R C K M A I N T E N A N C E &I PC O N S T R U C T I O N W / E N D as is required. The local fire restrictions come in soon so it was good to get it done.

Everyone put in a super effort, and I hope the newies come back soon. They did enjoy being part of a great team.

There was maintenance done on equipment, water pumped and removal of old growth in the Grevillea garden, general cleanup in and around the hut.

General maintenance was done on the Low Bridge that included tightening of all the nuts. Track maintenance included a run down Latimer’s with the bobcat; the top section of Latimer’s is currently CLOSED to allow it to settle.

Another track in the Whoopsy Gully has been re-opened. All the ash from the past 2 burn-offs was disposed of. A short track to the emergency exit was also prepared.

A big thank you to all for the amount that was achieved.

DON’T FORGET THE BIG ONE IN NOVEMBER. Brian Stewart (340) YARCK MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Yarck Maintenance and Construction weekend – 20th & 21st September, 2014 antastic weather and a great turnout with the following 20 members present: Eamon King, Jan Chivers and Ken Hildebrand, Peter Burchall, Peter Hepworth, Wayne Eames, Garry Cooper and Anne Pinney, Paul Langenberg, Colin Low, Robert & Julie Harrington, Brian Stewart. Also very pleasing to see some new members: Attila & Nilla Biondo, Colin & Chrissy Beech, Ian Mak and Claudia Lee, Brad Riddington plus a mate of Wayne’s, Ash from Euroa with his great wood splitter, and Greg a local contractor with his bobcat.

Saturday was spent bringing in all the firewood that was cut over the Chainsaw Course weekend and splitting and stacking it in the woodshed. All the bushy stuff was piled up and burnt. Vic Fire was informed

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F L I N D E R S R A N GIEPS S P E C T A C U L A R

7th – 16th September, 2014 Trip Leader: Participants:

Ian Wells Peter & Thea McLean Trajco Vilarov Rosalie & Adrian Revelle John & Judy Roeszler Wayne & Sue Jinks Gunther & Almina Scheffel Joe Kirby

Day 1- Sunday September 7th. We met up together at the Peterborough Railway Station at 1:00pm. After a briefing with Ian, we headed off to Carinya Station driving in beautiful Spring sunshine through lovely green countryside. After experiencing the pull of Magnetic Hill – some experienced being pulled backwards and others were underwhelmed by the experience, we drove on. There was some confusion in collecting the maps left by the Carinya Station owner who had gone to Adelaide for the day but Trajco, like a bloodhound on the scent, tracked them down much to everyone’s relief.

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200 Series Prado GXL 200 Series 100 Series Prado 200 Series 79 Series 79 Series ground within the station and Ian then decided to change plans about our afternoon drive around the property when he saw that some had already set up their roof top tents and were enthusiastically comparing notes and generally yapping away. As they would have had to pack again, and it was later in the day than planned, he deferred the drive until the morrow. We had a terrific fire, stoked to perfection by all the members who love their campfires, and we all sat around it with a beautiful clear sky and nearly full moon lighting up the scene. All in all a lovely first day! – Thea McLean (2506) Day 2: After a light smattering of rain

during the night, we awoke to a beautiful fresh morning watching the sunrise on the adjacent hills. We then commenced the drive around the property passing beautiful flowering wattles and xanthorrhoea (grass trees) on the rolling hillsides as well as beautiful green grass. At Rabbit Hill a mob of several kangaroos crossed the path of the oncoming cars and bounded off. A fabulous view from the top showed them hopping up the hill next to a long vertical rocky outcrop, which divided the hill in two. It was very windy but there was a terrific view of the patchwork of greenery below.

The convoy set off again for the drive beside the rocky spine. Ian went ahead up the ridge and had a slight mishap on the sideways, which showed it to be a bit too steep of a side angle for some of the more top heavy vehicles to risk comfortably resulting in a few of the convoy choosing to wait it out while the others proceeded forward around the looped track. Trajco ran into some trouble; found himself slightly off the track, and wedged on a rock. Here was the chance to spring to the rescue.

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The others analyzed his predicament and guided him through it safely. It was just as well we (Pete & Thea) waited behind because Joe noticed our front tyre was way down and had we proceeded, it may have come off the rim in a dangerous spot.

Luckily, it proved to be the valve which had not re-seated correctly upon letting down our tyres and not a flat, so we were able to pump it up while the others were away.

The others took it very slowly, guiding each other along the very narrow ascents, descents and side angles. We then all had a beautiful drive to Hidden Valley and returned to camp to depart for Bartagunyah Estate – our next camp.

After lunch, we turned left at Pekina to Booleroo- a little town with internet access where Ian updated the weather forecast. It was here that Gunther & Mina learned on Facebook of the sad death of our recent former Club President, Peter Dwyer. May he rest in peace. Those of us who knew him were very shocked and saddened. He and his wife Marion worked hard for the good of the Club over many years. We extend our condolences to Marion and his family.

We then drove to Melrose the oldest town in the Flinders 1853, then drove 6kms to the Bartagunyah Estate where we arrived to find sheep shearing in full swing. Our host met us in the winery to give instructions and to provide wine tasting to those interested (everybody)! After setting up camp, half the group went off to do the 2-hour drive around the property – the other half electing to stay at camp, set up the fire and have showers! Gunther led, following the map which was very confusing at times but the drive proved to be terrific: up hills and steep-sided valleys and through a couple of creek crossings with the highlight being a stunning panorama at the highest point of the entire surrounding district.

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the day’s shearing. After breakfast, we decided to watch the shearing briefly before leaving Bartagunyah Estate. We stopped in the nearby township of Melrose for supplies. After a short section on a sealed road towards Quorn, we turned onto a gravel road to Carrieton where we stopped for morning tea. We then continued towards Belton and Old Baratta. At Belton, a “town” of 3 buildings, we turned left onto a narrow track to Prince Albert Mine, our first destination of the day.

Unfortunately the mine was closed so we returned to the road to Old Baratta. Old Baratta homestead was once a busy sheep station, now a ruin with some interesting artefacts on display. We continued towards Worumba Station, our final destination for the day. Our convoy stretched over 6 kilometres at times due to the dust, but soon we encountered a very strong cold front with strong winds and driving rain.

This settled the dust but made for a wet camp setup at Worumba Station.

Trajco Vilarov (2619) Day 4: The morning was cold and cloudy but you could tell it was going to turn into a nice day. After a briefing from the station owner, we commenced our drive around Worumba Station – a trip that is supposed to take about 4 hours, but for us it turned out to be 6 hours. The owner has put a lot of thought into the self-drive tour and the map she provided had numbered posts with information of each posted area. Ian asked me to read the information at each post as he and a couple of the other guys were traveling alone. It turned out to be a lovely day; about 23 deg. It was a great drive that changed constantly. It was very arid in areas and lovely and green in others. Some great views were had with a few challenging tracks, many dry creek crossings and some track building, which made the drive more interesting. It took us about 6 hours so we stayed another night.

For many participants this drive and the campsite were voted number 1 for the whole trip. Sue Jinks (2629) Days 5 & 6: After a sensational scenic trek around Worumba Station hosted by Mary

Clarke, we hit the gravel on time heading toward Hawker. We filled up with fuel and supplies from the general store and treated ourselves to a much-anticipated coffee.

We then hit the bitumen going to Wilpena Pound. With beautiful scenery around us there was plenty of camera clicking going on, pleasing the happy snappers. Arriving at Wilpena we set up camp and relaxed a little, taking in the normal chores of washing and cleaning. Watching the emu walking around the campgrounds with its five young chicks in tow, it showed there was plenty of room to enjoy the peace and seclusion of these campgrounds. We put away the cooking gear that night and shouted ourselves to a Pint and Parma spectacular at the resort bistro. Well, some had more than a Pint but we all enjoyed the evening.

The next day and with free time at Wilpena, Ian, Wayne, Sue, Gunther and Mina did the adventurous and challenging walk to St. Mary's peak; others did more relaxing hikes around the homestead or just put their feet up. It was a quiet evening after the adventures of the day and a good sleep was had by all. A few weary bodies arrived for the 0800 muster the next morning, but an enjoyable 2 days was had at Wilpena Pound.

Joe Kirby (2668) Day 7: After departing Wilpena, we arrived at Willow Springs at 9:00am. Ian checked us in and we were allocated to camps 1 & 2. Everybody then paid for the camp and Skytrek fee. We started the Skytrek drive at 9.45am. The whole track is about 79 km and the caretaker said that normally it should take at least 6 hours....so let’s see how long our convoy of eight will take.

There was not much to see for the first part (approximately 15 km) of the Skytrek track: it was just flat and next to no wildlife. Then we got to the Old Moxan's Hut and stopped for morning tea. The Old Moxan Hut was built around the turn of the century and was occupied permanently by a station employee until the early 1960's. It was then restored with the help of the Nissan Patrol Club in 1993.

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We moved on again after a 15 minute break for morning tea. The track now got more interesting; seeing more wildlife such as emus, and we learned that the male cares for the chicks for up to 18 months.

Some wedge-tailed eagles flew above us while we travelled close to their nest. At approximately 30-32 kms of the track, we went past the Bunkers Reserve where the Reynolds Family authorized culling of feral goats in 1993. The Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby Preservation Association purchased the private protected land in 2001 for the purpose of nature conservation with the assistance of the Commonwealth Government. The organization relies on members and volunteers to assist with the continual program to bring back the Yellowfooted Rock Wallaby whilst controlling pests of both flora and fauna. We then stopped for lunch (after 39km) in a creek

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bed, which sits 303m above sea level and is one of the lowest points on the Skytrek route.

After a 40 minute lunch break, we continued to tackle the rest of the Skytrek tour, which is another 40 km. At the 47km marker, we encountered a very old motor grader named Malcolm. The grader was powered by a Fordson petrol/kerosene motor and was used to construct the present day golf course in Blinman in the late 1960's, At the 52 km marker there was a gate and an emergency exit for people who no longer wished to continue on the trek, but of course we all continued. We then reached the 58 km marker - Nathan's Knob Lookout. It was a clear and sunny day.......beautiful 360 degree view! We moved on to 65 km where we were advised to engage 4wd and low range. Oh dear, this time I was driving! It was a bit nerve

wrecking as I haven't had a lot of driving experience on quite hard tracks........steep hills and a lot of rough track. Of course this time Gunther's hanging on so tightly, as you can imagine, until we reached Prominent Hill Lookout and we both can breath- aaaaaahhhhhh! This lookout stands at 704m above sea level and offers stunning 360 degree views of the surrounding Flinders Rangers.

We now moved on to the final 10kms of the route and Gunther took over the driver's seat. On our way to Upalinna Lookout, which is the highest point on the Skytrek route at 747m above sea level, we could see Wilpena Pound from the distance and St Mary's peak, standing at 1171m above sea level. After the previous day’s walking, we were all happy to spend a day mostly in our vehicles. After a few more pictures we drove to the Willow Springs Homestead

lookout, which is the final lookout of the Skytrek route. Our group took almost 9 hours to complete the trek: the caretaker said normally it's done in 6 hours. I guess we all enjoyed the route so much and we just took our time to enjoy the beautiful day!

Back in camp, we had to fix a couple of issues on our truck. A defective circuit breaker plus a slow leaking tyre, both fixed successfully with assistance from Adrian, Wayne and Jo. Great to travel with the club!

Mina & Gunther Scheffel (2465) Day 8: After the great drive around Skytrek, we departed for Oraparinna, Brachina Gorge and then to Blinman where we refreshed on health food in the form of pies and coffee. Leaving Blinman, we took the main road through Parinchilna Gorge, which was spectacular, and to Parachilna meeting the main highway to Leigh Creek and mobile phone coverage.

Unfortunately Wayne & Sue had to leave the trip due to an urgent work commitment.

Mobile phones can be a curse sometimes!

After a brief refuel and ice cream stop at Leigh Creek, we proceeded through the Gammon Ranges to Italowie Gorge, which turned out to be a not so good camping stop. An executive decision was taken and we headed towards the Weetootla Gorge camping area 30kms away, which had quite a few other campers but there was still plenty of room (and a drop toilet) available.

Ian Wells (2486) Day 9: We drove out of the campsite to

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Arkaroola, looking for a yellow spring, which had come out of the brand new offroad trailer that noisily limped into camp the previous night. The trailer belonged to Michael, a member of the Sydney Toyota Land Cruiser Club. He’d also broken a shocker as well. He joined our convoy to Arkaroola to seek help. On the way we came across the Postie’s Motorbike Fund Raiser including many bikes and support vehicles, coming the opposite way. The dust for all was bad. At Arkaroola (a free day) some decided to stay at the campground whilst others camped along the creek.

Trajco booked in for a luxury night’s sleep in a motel room and booked on the Ridge Top tour to Sillers Lookout as private vehicles are not allowed to drive there. (He later reported that it was a terrific tour and well worth the expense). Gunther, Mina & Ian went exploring along some of the more challenging local tracks. Upon his return, Gunther helped Pete open the new door of our Prado, which was jammed shut. He then pulled apart the lock and adjusted the mechanism to prevent it sticking again.

How grateful we are to travel with such generous and knowledgeable members of our great club!

Joe had an urgent call from his wife and needed to go home, and after some farewells, he set off. John, Judy, Rosalie and Adrian were staying on at Arkaroola to meet up with Adam Takacs’ Simpson Desert trip. We all had a last dinner

L A K E E I L D O N D E L A ITPI T E A R M E X P L O R E R

26th to 28th September, 2014 Trip leader: Participants:

Gunther & Almina Scheffel Steve de Mamiel, Tom de Mammiel, Rachel & Max Gualano Andrew Bock Marianne & Marcel Van den Bronk, Helen & Leo Wursthorn Ian & Ellen McCartney Wayne & Sue Jinks Gordon Chessum Slawko Kulyk and Rebecca Schlosmacher Robert Karkut and Andrea Holden Luis & Yolandi Jardim

riday afternoon saw perfect weather as the first of 22 intrepid explorers arrived at Blue Gum Flat campground. The early arrivals had cut firewood and had the campfire going by the time your humble reporters arrived. Blue Gum Flat is one of many great campsites along the Delatite Arm in what was previously known as “The Pines”. This area consists of National Park and State Forrest and includes a number of old pine plantations.

There is a program to progressively replant native species as the pine trees are harvested, particularly near the camping areas.

Since the camping was easily accessible

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together at the restaurant with Trajco, Rosalie and Judy going off to the observatory to do some star gazing (not at each other) which they later reported to be really interesting. Thea Last Day: Upon opening the zipper of the camper, I found five emus grazing along the creek bed. After coffee in the Arkaroola Centre and re-fuelling ($1.92 diesel) Trajco, Gunther, Mina, Ian, Peter & Thea (the last four remaining cars) set off for Yunta via Chambers Gorge. We drove between two beautiful mountain ranges before the turn off to Chambers Gorge. The road was very dusty and a bit churned up in places due to heavy rain the previous week. We saw lots of Sturt Desert Pea growing wild on the roadside and many emus along the way.

Chambers Gorge was an interesting place to visit and would be good to camp although there are no facilities. We re-traced our tracks to the main road and proceeded to Yunta, which is on the Barrier Hwy. Here we re-fuelled ($1.49 diesel: amazingly cheap!), aired up and had something to eat. We said our good-byes and parted ways. Gunther, Mina and Ian headed southwest for Morgan on the Murray River, and Trajco, Pete and Thea headed for Broken Hill and home. We all agreed it was a superb trip. Thanks go to Ian for his excellent planning and leadership, and to all the participants for their delightful company. We packed in so much.

Thea

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on good roads, we saw quite a variety of accommodation springing up. This included everything from a hike tent to a twin axle caravan complete with toilet and shower. We saw a tent, a campervan, a slip-on, an ‘Ultimate’ and a roof-top just to name a few.

Ian and Ellen arranged some great lighting on a pole by the campfire so no-one got lost or tripped up while preparing their dinner. While some pikers went to bed early (we’d had a busy week) the campfire discussions were heard to continue well into the night. Some more of the group came in quite late on Friday with lights blazing so no one could miss them.

Gordon arrived on Saturday morning having spent the night in Mansfield in the back of his Troopy. (He thought it a better idea than sleep-driving the last stretch into camp.)

So, Saturday morning saw us gathered together at the not-too-early time of 9:00 am for a briefing before a 9:30 start. Well, maybe it was still too early as one couple were still so sleepy that they had each other’s name tags on. (Not naming names... M and M.) We soon had the cars lined up and headed out of camp a short way back towards Mansfield before turning up along SEC Road. (The oldies will remember the State Electricity Commission which built this track to service their power lines.) We snaked back and forth essentially following the power lines for about 6-8 km on well formed tracks. This had us skirting along the side of some ranges and following a few ridges. The occasional views through the trees were spectacular.

Eventually we came off the main ridge onto a small spur where we reached the last pylon before the power lines crossed the lake. From here the wires span a massive 2.2 km to the next pylon on the flank of Mt Pinniger near the township of Eildon.

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This is the longest span in the Southern hemisphere. The views from here included the dam wall, Eildon township and the entrance to Jerusalem Inlet.

While the group stopped to enjoy the views, one member took a stroll some 20m up the hill for a better photograph.

Glancing around, we spotted a plastic lunch box in a hollow tree stump. It turned out to be a Geo-Cache. The box contained a printed sheet explaining what Geocaching is all about together with a selection of “treasures”; a deck of cards, some fishing tackle and a toy car. The idea is that people look on a website where participants give GPS coordinates of hidden treasure. They then go looking for the treasure and when they find it they win the prize but need to leave another treasure in its place for the next person. The small notebook left with the cache indicated it had been there for about 5 years and the most recent “discovery” was April last year.

We left our mark in the notebook, but had no treasure to exchange so we left that undisturbed.

From here we back-tracked a short way before climbing the rest of the way up Stillman Plateau, reaching the highest

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point of our trip some 500 m above the lake. In spite of a breach of convoy procedure where a certain trip leader did not stop to mark a corner, we all managed to reach the top. We then had some ups and downs along the ridge to Mount Enterprise where we stopped for morning tea. While this wasn’t the highest point, the views were spectacular. We had 270 degree views of the lake; from the dam wall in the south to the Bonnie Doon bridge some 16 km to the north and east into the Delatite arm.

Lunch was down at Coopers Point by the lake in Fairey-Wright Inlet. The family on the boat that were expecting a quiet time there were sure surprised when ten 4WD’s showed up!

After lunch the road was again in good condition, being used for logging in the area. We followed the edge of the lake for a while and then left the main road for the only challenging section of the trip. The climb was completed without incident and we headed back SE along Highett Point Track to the highest point we reached that morning. There were a few delays on this section as Rob had to stop a few times to set up (and adjust) his GoPro (a fact that

Luis took great delight in informing the rest of us). The trip finished with firewood collection and back down to camp along the power lines.

While that was the end of the “official” trip, it wasn’t enough for everyone. Before retiring to happy hour, three cars went out for an additional recce. We explored some of the nearby tracks (including some steep sections) and Sheep Dip Creek track, which provides an alternative start to the trip through a pine plantation to somewhere half way up SEC road. The last section (a “short cut” on the way home) proved too much for the Pajero so the two Toyotas didn’t even attempt it and we returned to the main road via an unmarked track.

Saturday evening was spent again around the campfire. This time we had much more (and much drier) wood to burn, thanks to the stop during the afternoon when we filled the tray of Gunther’s Ute in about 5 minutes. (It’s amazing how quickly 22 people can fill a Ute!) We spent some time telling lies and comparing rigs and camp gadgets. There’s certainly a lot to learn from our fellow travellers!

Also over dinner we asked the group for some ideas of what to put in the report.

Some of their comments have been included above but we also have the following: • Charlie did a great job. (No one was left behind!)

• Gunther chose a tamer route than on his private trips. (Some of us think he was being extra cautious because this was his first official trip as leader.)

• We could still hear the footy final way out here so we didn’t miss anything.

• Steve wouldn’t share his roast.

• Marianne was the only lady driver.

• Wayne set up his Austent properly (reportedly for the first time ever).

• The weather was amazing (Special thanks to the Big Bloke) • Marcel’s Ozi maps were calibrated just fine (thanks to some training from Laurie at the last club meeting).

• The visitors found the club welcoming and the trip lots of fun.

• It was a great group to go out with.

On Sunday (after the official trip) most of us packed up leisurely after breakfast before heading home or doing a bit more driving in the area.

This part of Eildon National Park is certainly well worth visiting. You could spend a week and still not see all the tracks of the area.

Thanks to Gunther for taking the time to prepare for this trip and show us all such a beautiful part of Victoria.

Marcel (and Marianne) Van den Bronk (2687)

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TRIPS

W I L D F L O W E R S I N T H EI PB R I S B A N E R A N G E S E

Trip Leaders: Alison and Judith Williams Participants: Brian & Sandra Tanner, Kelvin & Yvonne Connors, Jennie Harvie, Deb, Steven & Melanie Hansen, Matt & Sara Lilley, Bill Miller and Fran Kettle One fine Sunday morning we went to explore the Brisbane Ranges A small group of people, like-minded and non-strangers.

Along the gravel tracks we all kept a lookout For the native flora and fauna that the team pointed out.

Jennie told us the names of the schist and the shale Pointing out evidence of volcanic activity down in the dale.

Alison and Judith took on an educational stance As they shared their knowledge about indigenous plants.

We sighted rosellas, robins, finches and more There were grass trees in full bloom and flowers galore.

We found native grevillea that are indigenous to the area, Pea flowers, straw flowers, paper daisy and wild orchids,

Then something unexpected and a little bit awkward A man and a woman, sunbaking, in their birthday suits We found this very funny and a little bit cute.

We discovered old mine shafts, from a bygone era From the days of gold mining that was rife in the area.

A great Aussie barbie for lunch was enjoyed, With much conversation and laughter deployed.

We ended the great day, via Steiglitz museum and then the cemetery.

Special thanks to Judith and Alison for their education commentary.

Fran Kettle

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