Grampians trip

[Mick-J]

Hi all, I'm heading to the Grampians this weekend with the family, I won the war on taking the Wombat over taking the wife's Commodore so need info on tracks etc. in the area if anyone can help. We are staying in Halls Gap, so if anyone is in the area it would be good to catch up. Mick.

 

[Mick-J]

Just giving this a bump help anyone, anyone.....

 

[Dave]

Cant comment Mick.

But get some pics, have fun.

Dave.

 

[Mick-J]

Cheers Dave, Will get pics, just bought daughter a new $1500 camera..

 

[Dave]

SLR I take it, there a great toy.

Dave.

 

[scottybobcat]

When you get to Halls gap go to the info centre and get a map of the area.

 

[Clugo]

Are you looking for slow winding roads, 4x4 trax, or goat paths up the side of a mountain?

i havent been 4wheel driving up there but i lived round there for 16 years.

the wartook, zumstians road is slow and winding two lane tmac and up by wonder land time table is bout the same.

there are some 4x4 trax like the china mans and mount difficult trax's

as for the others there are plenty of washed out near vertical fire trax round the place.

hope this helps

 

[Leprechaun]

I'm heading there next weekend too!.

 

[Mick-J]

Hi guys. Got back from the Grampians last night (tues). Thanks for the advice. Wow what a trip, went to the Info centre when we arrived and talked to the girl at the desk. She gave me a printout of roads closed etc. in the area due to heavy rains over the last few weeks, then sent me to the Newsagents up the road. They had 4x4 offroad maps of the area for sale. The place is fantastic, found a track called Launders rd. close to extreme, good rocky climb & 1st gear decent. other good one was Fields track, different challenges throughout. I have to head up to work now, I'll post some picks when I get back ( didn't get many, having to much fun to stop). I cant wait to go back there.... Mick.

 

[scottybobcat]

Shit hot mate it sounds like you has a ball

 

[Mick-J]

Hi guys, finally got back from work, we were rained infor a few days, and to think it"s summer!!! well I tried to post some photos of the trip but they are to big. I'll keep trying though. Hey 08KINGCAB did you end up going?

 

[Leprechaun]

Yes mate, only really went to camp rather than 4WD, very wet and muddy, with alot of the roads closed. Manage to find a nice campsite on a grassy patch.

heres a link and some pics of my trip, it's a bit brief though.
http://www.navara.asia/trips-touring/5654-coffin-bay-via-grampians.html

 

[Mick-J]

Look like you had a good trip, My old boss lives in Coffin Bay, looking at your picks that might be my next trip.

 

[Leprechaun]

Look like you had a good trip, My old boss lives in Coffin Bay, looking at your picks that might be my next trip.

It's a top spot, but not a lot of places to camp in the NP, definitely go off peak.

 

[tks]

sounds like a good spot. i go fishing over there every second week but ive never been 4wding over there. i guess mt cole and the pyrenees is closer and there are some good spots in there. next time im fishing over there ill have to take a few hours and go for a drive.

 

[Dave]

Mick upload the pics to photobucket or the likes if there to big.

Dave.