September 2013 tlccv magazine

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

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Celebrating 40 years of Land Cruisering

The first Cruiserkhana in 1975.

Top: The first Club Trip in 1973 Right: Kinglake NP Clean Up assembly in 1974

INSIDE > History of TLCCV Part 2 > History of TLCCV > Buxton Burger Trip > Buxton Burger Trip > Bowling Night > Bowling Night > Finders & the Old Ghan Trip > Finders & the Old Ghan Trip > Tracks around Bright > Tracks around Bright

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

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TOYOTA LAND CRUISER CLUB OF AUSTRALIA (VICTORIA) INC. A0005442C ABN87301244383

SEPTEMBER 2013 CONTENTS

VOLUME 42.

No.2

Club Information

1

Committee 2013-2014

2

President’s Report

3

Calendar/Coming Events

5

Christmas Party

7

News from Toyota

11

Trading Post

12

Over the Next Hill

13

Club Heritage - Part 2

21

Buxton Burger Trip Report

23

Bowling Night Report

24

Flinders & The Old Ghan Trip

25

Toolangi Day Trip

30

New from ARB

31

Tracks Around Bright Trip Report

32

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

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Celebrating 40 years of Land Cruisering

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 Monday 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

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.

Club Auditor: Chris Rumble

The first Cruiserkhana in 1975.

Top: The first Club Trip in 1973 Right: Kinglake NP Clean Up assembly in 1974

INSIDE > History of TLCCV Part 2 > Buxton Burger Trip > Bowling Night > Finders & the Old Ghan Trip > Tracks around Bright

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Main photo by Graeme Wilson Action from the first TLCCV Cruiserkhana in 1975

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

2013 - 2014

Vice President Ian Ross president1@tlccv.com.au

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

Vice President Eric Bishop president2@tlccv.com.au

Yarck Management Brian Stewart yarckmanage@tlccv.com.au

Secretary Sandra Tanner secretary1@tlccv.com.au

Assistant Secretary Alan McMeekin secretary2@tlccv.com.au

Magazine Distribution Russell & Lesley Edwards finerprint@bigpond.com Trip Convenor trips@tlccv.com.au Tony Middleditch * Register a Member’s trip * Assistance in trip preparation Technical

Marketing Coordinator Brian Tanner marketing@tlccv.com.au

Public Relations/media Officer Garry Cooper pr@tlccv.com.au

Bruce Fullard tlccrg@tlccv.com.au Raffles & Supper Gabi & Grace Azzam Soraya Pickard Club Shop Graham Cahill

clubshop@tlccv.com.au

technical@tlccv.com.au Sergeant-At-Arms Russell Edwards finerprint@bigpond.com

Treasurer Matt Parrott

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

treasurer1@tlccv.com.au Assistant Treasurer Adriano Denni treasurer2@tlccv.com.au

Committee Liz Mills committee1@tlccv.com.au Committee Russell Edwards committee2@tlccv.com.au Magazine Editor Sandra Tanner: Advertising Sandra Tanner

editor1@tlccv.com.au

advertising@tlccv.com.au

Special Events events@tlccv.com.au Python Red (Paul) • Shows & special event co-ordinator Membership Barbara Bryant membership@tlccv.com.au * Membership renewals, name badges, contact detail changes Librarian library@tlccv.com.au * Borrow DVDs & books * Contributions to the Library FWDV Delegate

fwdvdelegate@tlccv.com.au Tony Bryant Webmaster Laurie Miles

webmaster@tlccv.com.au

Excursion Visits Coordinator excursions@tlccv.com.au

Social Coordinator Helen & Rebecca social@tlccv.com.au * Book for participation in social events Visitor Greeters Ian & Jenny Johnson Cruiserkhana tlccv@cruiserkhana.com.au

GEELONG BRANCH President Matt McPhee

geelong@tlccv.com.au

Vice President Matt Lilley Secretary Jennie Harvie secretary1@tlccv.com.au Social Judith Williams

activities@tlccv.com.au Activities Coordinator Ian Ross

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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REPORT

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

ometimes I wonder what a quiet month would be like. For those of you that were at the last General Meeting, you would be aware that we held our AGM. Unfortunately when you have two meetings to do time is often a problem.

Yes, unfortunately we did go over time.

We now have a slightly changed committee. No doubt as you would have determined since then you would know that I am President for another year. Eric Bishop is our Vice President, our Secretary Sandra Tanner is staying on for another year as has Alan McMeekin as Assistant Secretary and Matt Parrott has stepped up to the position of Treasurer with Adriano Denni taking on the role of Assistant Treasurer.

Liz Mills and Russell Edwards are staying on in their role as Committee Members.

I would again like to thank Marcus Kunath for his contribution as Treasurer; also congratulations to all the award winners this year. Can I ask that you all read my annual report in last month’s magazine.

My comments about all those people that contribute voluntarily are so true. As we move forward we will be approaching all of the sub committee people and asking whether they will be able to commit to another year. If you can, that would be great, but to all of our other members especially our newer ones, this is an opportunity for you to take on a role where you in

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turn will meet new members by getting more involved.

On a totally different issue, I recently experienced a problem with the automatic transmission of my Mercedes.

I approached Wholesale Automatics to find out who I should go to, only to find that they do cars as well as four-wheel drives. Well, to cut a long story short, I would like to say thank you to them for an excellent job and great service. This should serve as a reminder to all members that sometimes our sponsors can help out. Don’t forget when you call on them to remind them that you are from the TLCCV as you may be entitled to a discount.

Recently we have had to review the Rules of our Association following changes to the Association Act. These changes have been made available to you to review in advance if you wish. Can I please ask that you all take the opportunity to read them before next month’s General Meeting and advise any concerns to the Secretary by the cut-off date. Time will simply not allow us to go through them, nor should it really be necessary. In order that we may have tie to do other things next month we are hoping to simply ask the members to vote to sign off on them if possible. Your assistance in adhering to this process will be appreciated by the members. Shortly we will also be releasing the Club by-laws for

NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING A Special General Meeting will be held for the new TLCCV Rules to be ratified at the October meeting held on Tuesday 15th October, 2013 at 7:30 pm Following the Special General Meeting, the General Meeting will be held.

Please note that the model Rules have been presented in a special edition of weekend wrap and are printed in this magazine in order that members may review the suggested alterations.

If you have any questions, amendments or concerns regarding the suggested alterations, these must be submitted in writing to the Secretary to be received no later than 5:00pm on 4th October, 2013.

Any submissions after 4th October, 2013 will not be accepted.

all of the members’ information.

Finally, as most of you would be aware, the Club has a Facebook page available to Club members. The committee realizes that electronic media is an important way of communicating into the future. In saying that though it is appropriate to remind all members that although this is a valuable tool, it is important that we all remember that the comments we make are public. It is important that we observe peoples’ privacy and also respect how they may feel about comments. Although some of this could be seen as common sense, recently the Committee has decided that a Social Media policy needs to be adopted and this will be rolled out shortly. I ask all members to make themselves aware of the policy.

We are always looking for people to run trips, so don’t forget if you are able to assist have a word to Tony Middleditch.

See you on the tracks.

Ian Ross (1409) PRESIDENT

LETTERS We are honored that the membership has considered that our contribution to the Club is worthy of Life Membership. It was a total surprise to us. Our work in the Club has mainly been with the team that does the maintenance and upkeep of the property and equipment at Yarck. We have been involved in many ‘behind the scenes’ jobs, also committee, sub-committees and Cruiserkhana, and helping out when and where we can.

We urge all members to get involved in the Club, even in just a small way, there is a wealth of knowledge in the membership e.g remote trips, mechanical issues, GPS, photography, etc and to get involved means you are improving your knowledge to then pass on to the ‘new chums’ in the future.

We thank the membership.

Jan Chivers & Ken Hildebrand. (603)

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CALENDAR COMING TRIPS September 21st September 22nd September 21st & 22nd September 28th & 29th October 5th & 6th October 8th October 12th & 13th October 19th October 19th & 20th October 20th October 26th & 27th November 1st – 5th November 2nd – 5th November November November November November

10th 12th 16th & 17th 17th 23rd

November 23rd & 24th

TRAINING

Dinner at Il Carretto, Carlton North CPR refresher courses Yarck Maintenance & Construction weekend DA Practical weekend at Yarck Splendor of the Little Desert Yarck Management – DA Theory Map Reading & Navigation Skills weekend Werribee Open Range Zoo Yarck Maintenance & Construction weekend TLCCV Strategy & Planning day (Invitation Only) DA Practical weekend at Yarck Portland Sand Dunes (Melb Cup w/end) High Country Trout Fishing trip (Melb. Cup w/end) Boots & Bonnets at Brighton Toyota Yarck Management – DA Theory The Mystical Haunted Stream trip First Aid course Children’s Christmas Party (to be confirmed) Christmas in the Otways / Run Forrest Run

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.

November 23rd & 24th

Yarck Maintenance & Construction weekend Nov. 30th & Dec. 1st Trip Leaders Conference weekend Nov. 30th & Dec. 1st DA Practical weekend at Yarck December 7th & 8th Oxfam Christmas Tree Delivery 2013 December 7th & 8th Mirimbah Magic – 4WD, MTB & OziEplorer all in one December 21st & 22nd Aberfeldy Adventure January 25th – 27th, 2014 Tantalising Tingaringy Februry 15th & 16th Swifts Creek Explorer February 22nd Rock ‘N Roll Night at Yarck March 8th – 10th Davies High Plains Adventure April 18th – 21st Sands of Wyperfeld & Vic/SA Border Track April 25th – 27th Avon River Adventure April Gumbuya Activity Park – Pakenham May RIOS Brazilian Theatre Restaurant, Richmond June Lower Plenty Hotel Pub Night July 26th Christmas in July lunch at Fergussons Winery, Yarra Valley August Chocolate Indulgence Tour September Blues Train Evening October 25th Halloween Night at Yarck November 15th Living Legends (home of retired champion racehorses), Greenvale Picnic and Tour

M A P R E A D I N G & N AV I G AT I O N S K I L L S W E E K E N D 12th & 13th October at Yarck

When technology fails do you know how to competently perform the following tasks?

• Find your way around the country and recognize features on the ground and on the map.

• Understand the information given on the map so you can picture the ground and its possibilities and limitations, even though you have not seen them.

• Assist in the quick and accurate transmission on locations of people or objects from their actual locations on the ground to maps relevant to any operation, activity or authority.

If the answer is “no” or “not sure” then this is the course for you. Theory combined with fun practical exercises, will cover all you need to know to be able to achieve all this and more.

Topics covered will include: Reliability and Care of Maps Map Border Information and Symbols Scale, Measuring and Judging Distance Grid References Ground Shape, Gradients and Inter-visibility Direction Compasses Map Orientation and Position Fixing Cross-Country Navigation Aerial Photography Latitude, Longitude System and Charts Global Positioning System Geocentric Datum of Australia Geographic Information Systems

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EVENTS

F O R C O U R T, F I T - O U T S A N D F A N T A S I E S

(Revamped Boots & Bonnets) Sunday 10th November, 2013 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at Brighton Toyota 77 Nepean Highway, Elsternwick Don’t miss this chance to view Club Member’s four-wheel drives and the individual fit-outs they have achieved.

• Lots of different ideas.

• A variety of ideas on accessories • Experts on hand with advice • Lunchtime sausage sizzle • Something for the kids View a current model Toyota 4 wheel drive

Don’t miss this fun day If you have already set up your vehicle for trips, come along & share your ideas

Contact: Liz Mills Email: committee1@tlccv.com.au

SOCIAL

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Not just for the kids!

Sunday 8th December, 2013 Nortons Park, Scoresby (High Street), Mel. Ref. 72 A2 11:30 am – BYO Lunch. Santa arrives at 1:30 pm Presents to the value of $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, c/- 9 Paul Street, Cheltenham, 3192 Organisers: Melody Schaffer Annabel Dowling Email: tony_annabel@bigpond.com PLEASE CONTACT TO CONFIRM PAYMENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED TO 0403 811 460 FORMS TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 19TH NOVEMBER, 2013

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EVENTS

ANNUAL “MONSTER” MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION WORKING BEE WEEKEND 23rd & 24th NOVEMBER, 2013 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 and the usual food and liquid requirements.

Saturday night a BBQ will be provided.

For catering purposes, please advise if you will be attending by emaLiLng: socLal@tlccv.com.au

OCT SHOW & TELL A not to be missed presentation of the latest Pivotel Iridium satellite phone.

This easy and affordable satellite phone has the advantage of using standard mobile numbers.

It is simple and cost effective and has the advantage of an Australian support centre.

Ian Veitch will demonstrate this phone along with other great products related to communication.

Enjoy reliving or experiencing a Club member’s trip The fun, driving exploits and camaraderie that a TLCCV trip brings.

Members would love to see other members slides or DVDs of their wonderful trips around Australia.

If you have been on a recent adventure and can put together a 10-15 minute presentation, please let me know. (I am willing to help you if required).

Liz Mills Email: FRPPLWWHH #WOFFY FRP DX

REQUEST FOR SHOW & TELL I am seeking Club members with slide shows or DVDs of 15 minutes duration to present at Club meetings.

Our members would love to see the wonderful trips and places you have visited on your travels.

Please contact Liz Mills if you have a presentation or any ideas by emailing: committee1@tlcv.org.au

FIRST AID COURSES 106 NEPEAN HIGHWAY, MENTONE

SUNDAY 17th NOVEMBER, 2013 This first aid course will require pre reading and homework questions.

Cost: $140.00

SUNDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER, 2013 CPR refresher courses starting at 0900 and 1300 (if demand is met). These will Please be early with bookings to ensure a run for 1 & half hours, no pre-course work place. required. Cost: $40.00 To book any of the above courses, contact Deb Hansen, Nurse/Midwife Born to Stay Alive on 0425 717 383

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NEWS

L AT E S T F R O M T O Y O TA

FACELIFTED FL LANDCRUISER PRADO Toyota is poised to launch a facelift LandCruiser Prado range with improved safety features, better third-row seat access and higher interior and exterior specification.

The facelifted LandCruiser Prado is scheduled to have its Australian wholesale release in late October.

The new Prado has a refreshed exterior and interior, including daytime running lamps on all models.

Important safety upgrades across the range will include trailer sway control and emergency brake signal.

Trailer sway control gives LandCruiser Prado owners an additional layer of confidence and control when towing.

LandCruiser Prado's new face draws on several structural elements from its unique design heritage; a further evolution of the classic Prado grille and a vertical, two-step construction accentuating the new Toyota's rugged appearance.

A comprehensive interior upgrade combines new switchgear and instrumentation with enhanced trim and ornamentation, improved second and third row seat designs with new fabrics, and new interior colour schemes.

LandCruiser Prado debuted in Australia in 1990 and is now midway through its fourth generation.

It is offered with the choice of 4.0-litre petrol and 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engines.

CRUISERKHANA IN 4WD ACTION Exciting photos with an article of the 2013 Cruiserkhana will be released in issue 205 of 4WD Action magazine.

The magazine has also been delighted with the high quality of the photos â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is a wonderful compliment to the volunteer photographers.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

2013-2014 Executive (Matt Parrott missing)

TRADING POST

BUY & SELL

FOR SALE:

2005 Troopie GXL 4.2 Turbo Diesel RV with Trakka Bushman Camper conversion and pretty much any extra you can wish for.

Rego ZJN-271, 152,000 kms, pop-up roof, seats four, 60L Engel fridge/freezer 180L fuel capacity, 85L water tank with electric

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water pump, 50mm lift and upgraded suspension, factory fitted front and rear diff locks and 9,000lb winch. Serviced every 5,000km, only two private owners (one owner before us, has NOT been a rental car). AC and Cruise Control, power windows tinted all around, dual batteries, roof mounted solar panels, VMS AVNC city & Offroad Navigation, radio, DVD, Bluetooth phone, rear camera, GME 3440 UHF incl. aerial and ext. speaker, Kaymar dual wheel carrier & tow bar, 285/75/R16 BFG KM2 Mud tyres less than one year old (16,000km), bull bar with side bars, air compressor engine mounted, Piranha power shower engine mounted, Fiama 2.4m side awning & rear awningâ&#x20AC;Ś and much more incl. set of spare parts. Ring for details. $59,000 ONO. Contact: Marco Vetter (2520) Mobile: 0409 920 180

FOR SALE: Capsule roof top/trailer top camper unit.

Top is raised & lowered electrically from lithium ion battery recharged from roof mounted solar panel. Back-up 240 and 12 volt chargers included, together with mechanical winder handle. Comes with 70mm thick poplin covered high density foam mattress, internal LED light, aluminium ladder and insect screens on openings.

Used once for return trip to WA on black top bitumen, no off road use, excellent condition, in original heavy cardboard freight box. $1,650.00 Contact: Ken Hildebrand (603) Mobile: 0439 880 525 Phone: 59685665 AH

CALENDAR

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

COMING TRIPS

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 Seasonal Road Closures: Contact Parks Victoria on www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1process_content.cfm?main=9&page=2.

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

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

Trip Leader: NOVEMBER Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment:

Overnight: Details:

Trip Leader:

SPLENDOUR OF THE LITTLE DESERT Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th October, 2013 Frances, S.A Saturday 9:30am 6 vehicles Easy - mediium (if wet) Full tanks prior to departure 15 UHF A/T tyres preferred, appropriate front & rear recovery points, basic recovery gear (snatch strap, 2 rated shackles & gloves), compressor & tyre gauge.

Full camping equipment required. Established campsites to be utilised. Trip is suitable for off road camper trailers.

Enjoy the wildflower splendour of the Little Desert. Saturday we enter the western part of the Little Desert to find flora & fauna & north to Mt Moffat before entering the central block for an overnight camp. Sunday we travel through the central & eastern sections of the National Park before exiting near Dimboola where the trip ends.

Ian Wells: Email: ianwells@acslink.net.au PORTLAND SAND DUNES Friday 1st - Tuesday 5th November (Melbourne Cup weekend) Swan Lake Camping area (maps supplied for participants) 9:00 am start time Saturday morning from Swan Lake Camping area.

13 vehicles Medium to hard depending on sand conditions and your experience.

Full tanks from Portland 15 UHF Standard recovery gear, snatch strap, compressor, shovel, rated recovery points and shackles.

Base camping at Swan Lake.

Drive the only legal sand dunes in Victoria. Test your skills on the many steep sand hills. Apart from a drop toilet there are no amenities at the camping area. Caravans & camper trailers are OK. Be prepared for wet & windy conditions. Sand driving Saturday & Sunday, Monday trip to Picaninny Ponds, beach drive in SA, lunch at Nelson Pub. Return home Tuesday. No pets. To allow time to process PDBC paperwork, your intention to join this trip.

Garry Cooper. Email : gac001@bigpond.com HIGH COUNTRY TROUT FISHING TRIP (Melbourne Cup weekend) Saturday 2nd - Tuesday 5th November TBA 9:00am 8 vehicles Medium to hard Full tanks ex somewhere!

15 UHF Vehicle in sound mechanical condition, raised suspension recommended, genuine 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. Quality hand held UHF radio & waders recommended.

Bush camping witih no facilities.

A relaxed trip to chase the elusive High Country trout over the Melbourne Cup weekend. Location & rivers to be decided close to start of trip (river levels, weather, etc will determine actual location of trip), hopefully somewhere between the Macalister & Crooked Rivers. Predominately base camping. Club members who would like to come along just to relax & socialise welcome.

Adam Takacs: Email: adam@insightproperty.com.au

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CHRISTMAS IN THE OTWAYS Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th November To be confirmed.

Start 10:30 am Saturday morning.

15 vehicles Medium Full tanks ex Geelong 15 UHF Standard recovery equipment Forrest Caravan Park. Participants to book their own accommodation Join the Geelong Branch on their Christmas fun run through the Otways. We will be staying at the Forrest Caravan Park (8 Station St, Forrest, phone: 5236 6275) Saturday night (although you may wish to stay Friday night at your discretion). Leave Forrest late Saturday morning to drive through the Otways, BYO lunch & arrive back at the park for happy hour. Dinner will be at the Forrest pub with good food, good company, refreshments at bar prices & a raffle. Sunday will be a morning drive finishing around lunchtime to allow people time to return home.

Matt Lilley. Email : mattlilley@bigpond.com THE MYSTICAL HAUNTED STREAM Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th November, 2013 Bruthen Caravan Park Saturday 8:30 am 8 vehicles Easy to medium (some sections may be difficult if wet).

Full tank from Bairnsdale 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.

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.

Laurie & Heidi Miles. Email : trips@zebra400.com TRIP LEADERS CONFERENCE WEEKEND Saturday 30th November & Sunday 1st December Kendalls B Campground, Rubicon Valley (http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/_data/assets/pdf_file/0014/101741/FS0067__Kendalls_Camping_and_Day_Visitor_Areas.pdf) (Rooftops Big River-Rubicon-Woods Point Forest activity Map) 11:00 am TLCCV Trip Leaders only Medium Full tank from Melbourne 15 UHF Standard recovery gear, overnight camping equipment, self sufficient food & drinks. Entry from Taggerty & via Rubicon Rd is suitable for caravans & camper trailers though there is some dirt road. The roads across to Marysville are not recommended for caravans or campers.

Kendalls B Campground or motels & caravan park at Thornton (approx 20 mins drive) Saturday 1:00 pm: Drive through local forest (medium standard). Saturday evening: Trips discussion. Sunday 10:30 am depart via Marysville.

Shane Goodall. Email : cussie57@hotmail.com Tony Middleditch. Email : trips@tlccv.com.au MIRIMBAH MAGIC - 4WD, MTB & OZIEXPLORER ALL IN ONE Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th December, 2013 Mirimbah (30km east of Mansfield) Saturday 9:00 am 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.

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Come & enjoy a weekend with Laurie & Heidi celebrating their 75th TLCCV club trip. We will be base camping at Mirimbah (at the base of Mt Buller). Some of you may wish to sit around the campfire & learn from Laurie 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. So it is up to you as to whether you would like to learn MTB or 4WD. Note: No dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip.

Laurie & Heidi Miles. Email : trips@zebra400.com OXFAM CHRISTMAS TREE DELIVERY 2013 Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December Saturday 7th: Scout Hall Packenham St. Blackburn. Mel Ref: 47 H12 Sunday 8th : Princes St Primary School, Wilson St. Nth Carlton. Mel Ref: 29 J11 Pick up time before 10:00 am both days to get the best trees.

No limit. The more the merrier.

Easy, but will be a good test of your navigation skills.

Fill up with good Christmas cheer and have fun.

15 UHF but your favorite radio station that has good Christmas carols.

Trailer, Ute or Station Wagon to carry at least 20 trees safely, rope, Santa hat if you have one, Melways directory & a navigator.

Hopefully you won’t get lost & have to stay overnight anywhere.

Trees are already paid for so you don’t handle any money. Delivery time is usually 2-3 hours. This is a great way to start off your Christmas by delivering trees to the families of Melbourne & at the same time supporting a worthwhile cause. If yhou can help send an email to the Trip Leader with your suburb, phone number & method of delivery (Trailer, Ute, Station Wagon) no later than 20th November, 2013.

Garry Cooper Email: gac001@bigpond.com ABERFELDY ADVENTURE Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd December, 2013 TBA Saturday 8:30 am 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.

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

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

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TANTALISING TINGARINGY Saturday 25th - Monday 27th January, 2014 (Australia Day weekend) Orbost Caravan Park Saturday 8:30 am 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.

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

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

FEBRUARY Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio:

SWIFTS CREEK EXPLORER Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th February, 2014 Swifts Creek Caravan Park Saturday 8:30 am 8 vehicles Medium to hard - depending on weather conditions Full tank from Bruthen UHF (initially channel 15)

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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.

Explore the exciting 4WD tracks around Swifts Creek including the famous TVGC track.

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

Laurie & Heidi Miles. Email : trips@zebra400.com DAVIES HIGH PLAINS ADVENTURE Saturday 8th - Monday 10th March, 2014 (Labour Day weekend) Corryong or Khancoban (TBA) Saturday 8:30 am 8 vehicles Medium to hard - depending on weather conditions Full tank from Corryong / Khancoban 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.

Situated in the far NE of Victoria, we will take in the views from Mt Pinnibar to Mt Kosciuszko. We will cross the mighty Murray River before climbing up onto Davies Plain. We will visit Davies Hut & camp on the picturesque Buckwong or Limestone Creek.

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

Laurie & Heidi Miles. Email : trips@zebra400.com SANDS OF WYPERFELD & VIC/SA BORDER TRACK Friday 18th - Monday 21st April, 2014 (Easter weekend) Lake Hindmarsh Friday 8:30 am 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.

Thursday - Lake Hindmarsh CP (fees apply) - bush camping Friday, Saturday & Sunday night.

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 & headingn down the Vic/SA Border Track.

We will experience the border sand dunes & some interesting bog holes before finishing in Nhill.

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

Laurie & Heidi Miles. Email : trips@zebra400.com AVON RIVER ADVENTURE Friday 25th - Sunday 27th April, 2014 (Anzac long weekend) Huggetts Lane, near Heyfield.

Friday 8:30 am 8 vehicles Medium to hard - depending on weather conditions.

Full tank from Heyfield 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 - pit toilets Thursday night - no facilities on Friday & Saturday night.

4WD the Avon River to the edge of the Avon Wilderness, camping on the river’s edge. For those that wish to MTB with Heidi some interesting terrain to ride on Friday morning. The Avon River will be refreshing at the end of the day Saturday will see us heading west to take in the spectacular views from Ben Cruachan & McMillans Lookout then heading down to camp on Macalister River. Sunday we will climb up to Mt Useful before exiting the tracks near Walhalla.

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

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TLCCV - HOW IT ALL BEGAN - PART 2 Toyota Club History No. 2 – 1973-1974 f the lead-up to the first meeting of the newly formed TLC was hectic, the following weeks and months provided no letup.

Now that the Club was a real entity there was so much to be done – the plus side being that more people were involved and the workload was able to be spread.

Uppermost in everyone’s minds was getting the Club off on a sound footing with a workable constitution and by-laws, financial independence and stability, a good social network and of course a trip calendar.

So it was the first Club trip was held on Sunday 19th August, 1973 to Cape Schank on the Mornington Peninsula. Twenty-two vehicles arrived at the meeting point at the Central Car Park in Frankston – brimming with enthusiasm and the sheer joy and wonder of seeing so many 4WD Toyotas in one place. It only got better as we headed off, uphill and down dale, as far back as you could see was a single line of Toyotas.

It was also on the trip that we had our first encounter with “greenies” – then as new a breed as we were! And just as vocal and sure of their rights.

In the remaining months of 1973 trips were held to Mansfield and the King River area, Ninety Mile Beach – joined by the Sydney TLC members, Licola area, Rubicon area and on 21st October a Picnic Day at Hanging Rock – preceded by a navigation trial from Glenroy to the picnic area. The first of the annual Children’s Christmas parties was held at Tallarook, with the portly gentleman in red making his much heralded appearance. Thirty-five vehicles and 100 members enjoyed this great day, which also made the record books as the first DRY Club trip.

Another important first, and an expression of co-operation with other organizations, was the first day outing held on 4th August, 1973 with a group of young people in the care of Social Welfare organizations.

Monthly meetings continued to be held at Gisborne Street until January, 1974 when the venue changed to the Amateur Cine Society Hall in Napier Street, Fitzroy – a home that served us well until April, 1978 with the move to Powerhouse on Albert Park Lake.

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TOYOTA LAND CRUISER CLUB OF AUSTRALIA - VICTORIA BRANCH bowed into the inner recesses of the engine – excited exclamations – ‘look what he has done’, how can I fit this – or that’ and so on. That same sight that was common place on every trip and gathering, exchanging information, tips and better ways to get the best out of the vehicle.

In the very capable hands of Neil Sleep the newsletter became very important in communicating with members. His original first issue of “Whatsitsname?” led the way followed by the September, 1973 issue of “Whatsitsnameagain.” Then in October the first issue of “Overland Cruisering” the title still in use today. Initial monthly segments included Over the Next Hill, Nuts & Bolts and Behind the Wheel. For forty years the newsletter, which ‘grew’ to a first class magazine has been an integral part of the TLC. One very important issue that became obvious it had to be addressed very early on in that first year was the growing voice of the “greenie”, the threats of track closures and the need for some very good PR in the right places i.e Govt. departments.

As early as October, 1973, Neil Sleep in his editorial was calling on members to take care of their environment. I would like to quote his whole article, “Man – The Despoiler of the Environment,” but it simply isn’t practical. So two quotes will do: “It is only in recent years that Governments have discovered the environment and it is only natural to expect that, almost by impulse, pressures are being exerted to keep ‘man the despoiler and polluter’ out of the bush” and “It is up to us to accept the fact that, for the good of the environment certain parts of the country must be ‘off limits’ for us and that in some other places we

The first club trip saw 22 vehicles meet at the Central Car Park in Frankston on 19th August 1973 to go to Cape Schank

An important part of Club activities has been assisting land mangers by staging cleanup weekends.

The first club cleanup (pictured here) was at the Cape Schank National Park on March 2nd 1975.

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will be only able to enter on a limited basis.”

Not much has changed, has it?

In that same issue, John Whitney had a succinct ‘Letter to the Editor’ and floated the idea of an Association of Victorian 4WD Clubs made up of representatives from each 4WD Club. There is no doubt that our Club was a leader in the eventual formation of the Victorian Association of 4WFD Clubs in February 1975 – with our Club represented very ably by our delegates Colin Dunn and Brian Marshall.

Colin was also the driving force in the creation of an in-house Club sub committee – CREATE – Conservation and Resources Evaluation Team – in February, 1974; a group that provided excellent information to members.

Hard to believe that all these events and activities happened in the first 6 months.

The advent of 1974 saw the change of meeting venue both for general meetings and committee meetings. On the broader front our Club was represented at a meeting of the Federation of Off Road Recreational Vehicles as legislation was being foreshadowed which could impact our recreation. This was followed up by a meeting in Canberra.

Trips were held : to East Gippsland at Easter, joining with the Sydney Club, to Blackwood, Matlock, Rubicon and Walhalla. A fleet of 10 cruisers (and occupants) lent a hand in the Goulburn Valley at Kyabram when floods inundated the area in May, 1974 and help was needed carting sandbags and building levee banks.

On a brighter note another fleet of 15 cruis-

ers – all nicely polished – played a role in the wedding of Noel and Joanne Harris – ferrying the bride and her bridesmaids to the church and later the full bridal party to their reception.

The first Annual General Meeting was held in July, 1974. The Annual Report gave a wonderful account of all the activities and achievements in that first twelve months.

At that one year mark there were 29 Family Memberships and 48 Single Members, a total of 140 people plus kids! The subscription for the following year was left unchanged at $7 per family membership and $5 per single – and even at what seems a very minimal figure, the balance sheet was in the black.

There were plenty of volunteers to take on committee positions for the 1974/75 year as follows: President: Graeme Wilson Vice President: Colin Dunn Secretary: Neil Sleep Treasurer: John Atkins Social: Cheryl Manicolo Trips: Russell Buist Technical: Jim Kennedy Magazine: Adrian Ryan Barbara Wilson (1)

Lake Cobbler Clean up by TLCCV on Australia Day 1975

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Martin Boland ( David Fernandez (T1302) Tony & Nan Middleditch Wolf & Deb Holzoder Matthew & Sara Lilley Daryl Hansen and Jason Elliot (T1307) John Nazloomian, Karen & Ebony Wade Darren, Rachel & Clay Russo Anthony Gleeson Simon, Deanne & Thomas Mustey & Sherry Salvesen

s Darren and I are new members, this was our first Club trip. We set off to the Yarra Glen Café quite early in the morning to meet the others that were coming.

We arrived and met everyone that was joining us on the trip; unfortunately the Yarra Glen Café & Store was not open, so we all went to another café for breakfast before heading off.

We stopped at Myers Creek Road, to let the air out of our tyres before heading off to Sylvia Creek Road. We then arrived at the Rainforest Walk, which was amazing – so tranquil and just beautiful greenery.

Following morning tea we headed along Yea Creek Road, which was when we all came to a stop due to a big, heavy branch lying across the road, which Tony had to use his chainsaw and cut away till it was clear. We then continued on till finally we turned off onto Top Kalatha Track, which was where the 4x4 driving really started.

The bush was so thick and dense that I was a little – no a lot – worried about the scratches that were happening to our car.

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this track there were a lot of fallen branches that were very thick; we hit a huge tree trunk that had fallen across the track and the only way to get over it was to drive over.

Our Prado was the fourth car to go over and we got stuck, so out came the recovery kit and after a bit of slow pulling we were over. My husband was happy as after this happened I finally as agreed to a lift kit.

We stopped for lunch at Murindindi

Cascades, which were amazing. After that it was a drive to Buxton for the famous burger. The drive to Buxton was amazing – the tree logging areas, and the re-growth from the trees after the fires four years ago, it was just gorgeous.

We all arrived in Buxton and the burgers let’s just say were yummy and the famous Buxton Burger is huge. This trip for us was perfect, and we enjoyed every minute of it.

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SOCIAL

S O C I A L B O W L I N G N I G H T - S AT 1 7 T H A U G U S T

Team 1: Andrew De Cleene, Russell & Lesley Edwards, Ian, James & Cameron Ross, Dulcie Watts Team 2: Eric Bishop and Helen Foley, John Lowrie, Wei & Shing Chang, Chris (Andrew’s partner), Slawko Kulyk and Rebecca Schlosmacher. ifteen eager players arrived at AMF Bowling venue in Clayton on a cold and wet Saturday evening. Each was issued with appropriate footwear and Alleys 15 and 16 allocated. After each player had selected a suitable ball and TV score monitors set, game one began.

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going down the center of the alley to knock down as many skittles as possible So the barriers were raised to prevent said ball from heading out of the lane for a zero score.

When the first round of ten games had been completed, out came some much needed sustenance in the form of hamburgers, chips, finger food and a wine or soft drink as we had worked up quite a thirst and appetite.

The second game commenced and the beginners began scoring much better.

They had yet to master the correct technique but everyone had a lot of fun.

Andrew showed the rest of us a clean pair of heels and scored the highest at the end

of both games. Well done Andrew! Dulcie Watts had to leave as soon as play ended so we quickly gathered for a group photo before going our separate ways home.

Everyone had had a great night out with plenty of laughs and high fives for those who managed to score a ‘strike,’ or three in John’s case – congratulations John! It certainly was better than staying home on such a wintry evening. A BIG thank you to all who participated and contributed to the enjoyment of the evening. Looking forward to the next event on the TLCCV social calendar.

Helen Foley and Rebecca Schlosmacher SOCIAL COORDINATORS

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11th August: The meeting and start point was the present day railway station in Port Augusta which also services the new Ghan train and the Indian Pacific, as well as the Pichi Richi train, which still operates as a tourist train on the original Ghan route.

First top was the small town of Quorn, which is the end point of the Pichi Richi train, which now functions as a tourist steam train from Port Augusta to Quorn.

Once in Quorn, we were able to observe one of the steam engines being ‘put to bed’ for the night after running day trips to/from Port Augusta. This involved loading coal into its bunker and shutting down various components of the engine and cleaning out soot from the front of the engine. The group then took a guided tour of the workshops and viewed an assortment of old passenger trains and some carriages in various stages of restoration. For future visitors, this tour is not to be missed.

We then set off for the Flinders Ranges and drove into Willow Springs station south east of Wilpena just before dusk and set up camp for a 2 night stopover.

12th August: One of the major highlights of the trip was to drive the ‘Sky Trek’. This (optional) trek is booked on site with the station owner who provides a pamphlet showing the route with marked items of interest. Even though the cost is $61 per vehicle, this trek is not to be missed. The owner said the trek takes 6-7 hours to complete – our group took 8 even though it’s less than 70kms. The route initially follows a creek bed and ravine then climbs onto plains, mountains and then becomes progressively hard (low range) for the final one hour climb before a steep descent back into the station. NB: the overall trip would be rated as medium but the latter part is genuinely hard though it didn’t provide any

dramas for our DA newbie.

13th August: The group left Willow Springs at 8:30am after deciding that the Flinders Ranges is so vast with so much to see that a ‘recce trip’ for a few weeks would be quite in order next time – maybe next year. Our trip leader’s pop-up tent also decided to stay popped down – permanently. Maybe it was due to the 4 degree temperature and the tent rods protected against being folded and bent. Fortunately, he had a spare tent.

A brief fuel stop was made in Leigh Creek before heading to Lyndhurst and past the vast coal mines. Unfortunately, the coal mine lookout has been shut down so we pressed on to the Ochre Cliffs just beyond Lyndhurst. Ochre was mined from these cliffs by aborigines for hundreds of years and traded very far afield as it was of good quality. Next stop was the old abandoned town of Farina, one of the many sidings of the Old Ghan railway. Wed then drove through Marree and headed north to Muloorina Station where we set up camp in a very pleasant camp area. Well it was very pleasant except for the myriad of flies, which took delight in following us throughout the whole trip. Err….probably not the same ones.

14th August: Next morning was another 8:30am start for a drive to Level Post Bay and The Neck on the Madigan Bay of Lake Eyre North. It took some time to decide whether a front double pike or swallow dive into the (not) water would be best. An executive decision was taken and in the end we all piked out so to speak. Then it was back via Muloorina to re-join the Oodnadatta Track to William Creek.

Wangianna Siding was our next stop, where the buildings were in an advanced state of decay with the walls covered in

graffiti. We passed Lake Eyre South, which is well and truly dry now. More railway sidings were passed including Curdimurka and the Stewart Creek bridge which at 433 metres long, is the second longest bridge along the Old Ghan route.

A refreshing dip in the small pool at Coward Springs was most welcome before we arrived at William Creek at around 5:00p-m. Ian and Kevin took a cabin (well the others had the luxury of camper trailers). The meals (and wine) at the pub opposite the campground were hardly ground breaking cuisine, but nevertheless adequate and welcome after we’d all survived on camp food over the last few days.

15th August: We departed CWilliam Creek

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at 9:00am and followed the Old Ghan line taking morning tea at Edward Creek Bridge. Just after the bridge we turned off to the Peake Telegraph Station and proceeded along a rather rough and corrugated track to the ruins.

There was much to see at the old Peake Telegraph Station including ruins of buildings, an old copper mine and a small cemetery. Lunch was taken although not in the ruins of which was once the village restaurant in the 1890s.

After departing the Peake Telegraph Station, we returned to the Oodnadatta Track and headed for the Algebuckina Bridge. Unlike most campers, we didn’t camp at the bridge. Instead we camped at a waterhole on the Neale River about 1km on the east side of the road opposite the bridge.

16th August: Next morning we drove back across to the Algebuckina Bridge, which at 578 metres in length, is the longest bridge on the Old Ghan Line so plenty of happy snappies were taken. Given that three of the group were engineers, there was much discussion on the construction of the bridge (and other aspects of the whole railway line throughout the trip).

Next stop was the famous Pink Roadhouse at Oodnadatta where we filled up on health food in the form of pies, pasties, soft drink and coffee all served by back packers from England and Ireland.

After an extended morning tea yet another executive decision was made to skip visiting yet another siding (Pedirka) and we continued on to the Eringa waterhole. The waterhole was nearly empty so there was no need to discuss the most appropriate diving technique. We made camp after shooing away the cattle but not the flies.

17th August: We departed the campsite at 9:00am and drove back across the waterhole to the Eringa ruins, which after much

discussion no one was able to throw any light on what they represented. Next stop was Abminga Siding, which is the most extensive “siding ruin” on the Old Ghan route. In addition to the usual fettlers’ dwellings and water tank it also had a coaling bunker, cattle loading facility which is used today and an extensive network of sidings. Unfortunately, some buildings have been removed (as have others) on the route, nevertheless there was enough to keep our engineers engaged in deep and meaningful/less(?) discussion.

After a long stop we then took a short cut on a little used and rather rough track to Blood Creek and then on to Dalhousie Springs arriving at around 3:00pm after a delay in fixing yet another one of the tyres on Charles' truck. A welcome swim in the spring topped off an enjoyable and eventful day. The flies continued to attack in swarms this time joined by an army of mosquitoes in the shower.

18th August: A few of us hit the hot spring

again before heading off to the Dalhousie ruins about 12kms from the springs. The 100 year plus ruins are in the middle of nowhere, albeit served by a spring, partly restored and now Heritage listed. After a 1 hour stop we then headed to Mt Dare for some more health food for lunch, phone calls and a rather expensive fuel stop (diesel $2.23).

After lunch we headed towards Finke, which is predominately an aboriginal town and then to Lambert’s Centre, which is the geographical centre of Australia. We’d collected some firewood along the track so a very welcome campfire was lit and light refreshments taken to celebrate the day’s end and we were joined by some fellow travellers to share the bonhomie.

19th August: We headed out next morning for the 14km return to the Goyder track.

Ian, Ellen and the two Charlies left the group to travel west to Kulgera. Ian & Ellen had a pre-existing commitment to meet some friends in Uluru to celebrate a birthday whilst the two Charlies no longer wished to have more punctures having already suffered three travelling over some very stony and at times corrugated tracks.

In addition, their brand new camper trailer was also suffering with a couple of welds failing around some steel boxes attached to the front frame.

Kevin and Ian (W) drove back to Finke and then to the Finke River reputed to be the most ancient river in the world.

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the easement of the old railway line and fortunately we had no punctures caused by the many steel spikes still lying all over the road. The rest of the day over the corrugated track was taken visiting some of the sidings which all had a certain sameness about them together with the usual rubbish and graffiti. We looked at the ruins at Bundooma, and then turned left to Alice Well for lunch after negotiating an easy sand track for 5kms. The well is actually part of the Finke River and is a great and secluded spot for camping.

After lunch we pushed on to Chamber’s Pillar where we made camp at the ‘Pillar’ campsite which is close to the Pillar – so to speak. Devin and Ian (W) spent the rest of the day walking up and around the pillar and swatting flies.

20th August: We took our time in the morning packing up and having a look at the pillar in the rising sun this time spoilt a little by some cloud. We also took time out to visit

the alternative campsite (‘Bush Camp’), which is about 1km from the Pillar campsite. This would be a much better option than the Pillar site as it’s far more spread out with fewer people.

The return trip to Rodinga Ruins was uneventful and provided some great views of the surrounding landscape. More happy snappies were taken and it must have been too cool as the flies weren’t even up

and about. We then drove straight onto Alice Springs along a dirt road that was so smooth; billiards could have been played on it. After driving on so many corrugated roads it was such a relief. The motel beckoned and after the dust, flies, tracks, etc, the shower and Chinese dinner were arguably the best part of the trip. But he, we’re all up for it again! A great trip.

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TRIPS Trip Leader: Participants:

T O O L A N G I D AY T R I P - 1 8 T H A U G U S T Adam Takacs with Owen Takacs James Clark Matt Parrott and Matt Knight Michael Winand and Elaine Leishman Simon & Thomas Mustey with Liam Kaminny Anthony Gleeson Ryan Davies

ith a scheduled meeting time of 8:30am for a bit of a chat and rolling off at 9:00am, this promised to be an eventful day in a place close to town. Getting up an hour late as the phone alarm didn’t go off (maybe it knew what was coming), we arrived at 8:45 and after a quick air down and a debrief on the day’s plan by Adam, we headed out of the meeting point at Marginal Rd, 50 metres down the highway to Rocky Track.

Our trip leader ascended to the middle of Rocky Track where he then tried guiding Anthony up in the Mazda, but he had to reverse and take an alternate route – as the rest of the convoy went past it soon became apparent that not all was well with the Mazda, the click, click, click of a broken CV was all too easily discernible over the radio.

With two vehicles and some winch work, Anthony was turned around on the side of the hill and escorted to the Melba Highway

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where he was to limp home beaten, but vowing to return for another crack at the track.

As the convoy finished Rocky Track, we turned right onto Victoria Range Road for a little coast then left onto Flat Track that was our first taste of the wet stuff.

We stopped for morning tea on Estzer Track as there was precious little traffic out on the tracks, then pushed on where we entered Not Much Help track only to get stuck behind a broken down Land Rover.

As we progressed further along the track we came across some boys playing in a large mud hole where we decided to break for lunch. A Pajero with that conveniently developed problem in the middle of the largest bog hole in front of us provided some entertainment during the lunch break.

After lunch we continued onto the second section of Not Much Help track over Downies Road, but had to turn around due

to the impossible nature of the track after a few hundred metres. Luke Creek Track and Lindals Track finished off the afternoon providing some thrills for everyone, a short winch for one vehicle, and multiple attempts on the more difficult sections for some.

I got some great photos on my phone of the trip leader, James and Simon who all got stuck where the mighty FJs walked through (edit: you seem to have forgotten about Lindals Track Matt!) Unfortunately the US Marine creed of “Leave No Man Behind,” was forgotten as my iPhone decided to stay behind and I didn’t notice until it was too late.

Thanks to Adam for a great day out where we all had a ball, except perhaps Andrew.

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e registered, we waited, we finally got accepted, we attended, we went on long drives, took turns, went uphill, went downhill, crossed a river, went to pub for dinner, went again the next day for a drive, Karen had a drive, scared me a little, we got back, packed up, I washed the undercarriage of me truck while someone else had a coffee, we packed up and finally got home. Great trip – time for sleep.

John Nazloomian (2510) Day 2: Our hopes for a lower water level on Buckland River to make the crossing we abandoned yesterday were dashed with the overnight rain. It was still raining lightly by the time we gathered at the front of the camping ground for the start of the second day’s drive. Greg Williams advised that his daughter did not feel well overnight and he and his family have decided to go home this morning. This left nine vehicles for today’s drive.

Garry explained plan B for today. We will be travelling along the tracks south of Bright roughly the route we would have been travelling yesterday, had we been able to cross Buckland River, reaching Wandiligong only from the opposite direc-

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We headed south along the Great Alpine Road and not far out of town turned right into Reliance Track. The light rain had stopped but the track was still wet and at the lower sections quite muddy. After a while we turned into Wet Gully Track aptly named for the current conditions. We climbed steeply and reached an intersection where we continued along Albion Track.

After a brief stop for morning tea we continued to climb admiring the views of the wooded gullies below. We reached another intersection where we turned into Demon Ridge Track. As we were climbing we drove through patches of fog including one prolonged period of very thick fog. At times it was difficult to see the track let alone the car ahead of you, but we kept up the lively chatter on the UHF radio to ensure we haven’t lost anyone.

The terrain here was undulating but generally climbing, and by around 11:00am we had climbed to an elevation of 1250 metres and the temperature at this time was hovering around 5 degrees.

We travelled for some time along a narrow ridge. On both sides there were fallen

trees providing a clearance along the ridge.

Garry explained that this is a fire break created to prevent a fire from crossing over the mountain should one start on either side. The views here were strikingly beautiful across green valleys to the snow covered Mt Sugarloaf on the left and deep valleys sporadically hidden by fog on the right.

We stopped to enjoy the views and to take photographs.

From here we continued along Demon Ridge Track and started to descend. The convoy stopped a few times to remove fallen branches but negotiated other obstacles and smaller branches brought down by strong winds in the last couple of days.

There were some steep downhill sections during the descent. As this was my first club trip, I was keen to try the features the 200 Series offers. I found the “S” mode setting of the transmission gear particularly useful. Both the ease of up/down gear shifting and the vehicle responsiveness making descending steep hills easier and more comfortable than using the brake pedal.

Garry advised we were turning right into Klondyke Creek Track for the final steep descent to Wandiligong. Until this point the names of the tracks were correctly shown on my on-board GPS display. When we turned into Klondyke Creek Track my GPS showed we were on Mudhole Creek Track.

It is interesting to note that there can be differences between GPS systems and maps.

We had our final obstacle, a large tree right across the road just before Wandiligong.

This was nothing a group of eager fourwheel drivers with a chainsaw can’t fix, so we were quickly through the township and back to Bright for lunch.

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