RSSDay Hike - Lerderderg Gorge
Lerderderg Gorge is a 300m deep, 20km long gorge in Melbourne’s outer west. Met at Mckenzies Flat picnic ground, walked off from the carpark at 8am.
Waypoints - NSW and Victorian Petrol Stations
A list of waypoints for Victorian and New South Wales petrol stations in OziExplorer format.
Download: NSWVICPETROL.wpt
Victorian High Country Huts - Bluff Hut
Bluff hut sits on top of a delightful range with great views and excellent surrounds. The hut is quite big and offering many rooms, which means multiple groups can camp at the hut and remain fairly isolated from each other.
Victorian High Country Huts - King Hut
King hut, is a simple small one room hut in a wide open area, suitable for camping around.
Victorian High Country Huts - Craig’s Hut
Craigs hut was originally built for the set of the movie Man from Snowy River, and was little more than 2 walls. Eventually it was rebuilt as a full hut in 1992-93. Camping in and around the hut is prohibited. Unfortunately the hut burnt down in December 2006 in the large Bushfires.
Victorian High Country Huts - Upper Jamieson Hut
Located in a Valley next to a tranquil river, the Upper Jamieson hut can make an excellent overnight destination. Whether camping in the hut or around, there is a large grassed area suitable for a large number or a big group.
Victorian High Country Mine Tour - Jan 2007
When
20/21st January, 2007. (this tour is limited- so hurry)
Where
Jordan Valley District, approx. 20km past the Thomson Dam wall. Only 1 hour north of Moe & Traralgon.
Duration
2 days
Meeting Place
Aberfeldy
What do I need to bring?
You must have a 4WD vehicle. Much of the terrain is easy 4wd. You must bring all your own camping gear and food. Change of shoes may be essential in case you get wet feet. Please also bring a good torch. Please wear walking boots, blundstones or the like, “do not wear sneakers”.
Brief Itinerary
Dr. Peter Jackson will be our tour guide. Peter has over 30 years experience in geology and accredited with many qualifications, Peter has great knowledge of mines in this area as well. We will visiting and entering actual mines worked in the 1800’s in the Aberfeldy & Jordan district as well as a brief history and ghost town tour of the area, as well as looking at lone graves only known to me. In this tour we will visit many mines, so if it’s mines you want to explore, then this is the tour for you. We have recently found a new set of mines and an old settlement site, so join us on this new exciting tour. Bonus on this tour: Loch Fyne Mine. Kilometres of tunnels to explore.
Who can do this tour?
This tour is for all to enjoy. You don’t have to be experienced. All age groups are welcome, only a little 4WD experience necessary, but a 4wd vehicle is required.
Price
Only $50 per person over 16. Under 16 is $25. Under 10 is free.
Maps & further reading
Maps and books on the area can be purchased on the tour, a catalogue will be made available for you.
For More info contact: 15 Nirvana Close, Langwarrin. 3911. Vic.
Telephone: Rudi Paoletti: 03 9789 6985
Fax: (03) 9776 6798
Email: maptrap @ netlink.com.auhttp://www.adeventurermaps.com.au
GHOST TOWN TOUR Feb 2007
When
3/4 February, 2007 or go below to add your own dates.
Duration
2 days
Where
Donnelly’s Creek in the Gippsland Region of Victoria. Only 1 hour north of Moe & Traralgon.
Meeting Place
The Springs. See map on how to get there.
What do I need to bring?
You must have a 4WD or AWD vehicle, although it is very unlikely that we will be engaging 4wd, as the terrain is very flat and very easy to drive. You must bring all your own camping gear and food. Toilets are available where we will be camping overnight only. Wet weather gear, eg umbrella, as we will be doing some very short easy walks, and a pair of good walking shoes. Please wear walking boots, blundstones or the like, “do not wear sneakers”.
Who can do this tour?
This tour is for all to enjoy. You don’t have to be experienced. All age groups are welcome, no 4WD experience necessary, but a 4wd vehicle is required. Bring the kids!
Brief Itinerary (this is just a small sample)
(I will also be showing you finds only known to me)
- THE SPRINGS
- EDWARDS REEF CEMETERY
- EDWARDS REEF
- STORE POINT
- STORE POINT CEMETERY
- JORGENSON FLAT
- TOOMBON HOTEL
- TOOMBON MINE
- CODES FLAT- Now owned by the Code’s. You can purchase fresh eggs, honey and produce from here.
- KITTY CANE GRAVE
- THOMSON DAM- our finishing point
Maps & further reading
Maps and books on the area can be purchased on the tour, a catalogue will be made available for you.
Directions
Refer also to the map above.
Travel along Princes Highway to Moe and follow well signposted road to Walhalla. From Walhalla travel 9km to the junction of Binns & Walhalla Roads. From Walhalla the road becomes gravel. Turn right onto Binns Road and travel to the end, 10km. At the end turn left, this is McEvoys Track. From here it is only 8 kms to The Springs. The Springs is a large clearing on both sides of the road. If you wish to camp here please do so on the right hand side, this being the better position.
Another straight forward route and just as easy is from Traralgon, head to Seaton. From Seaton just proceed straight ahead (no where else to go), this is McEvoys Track (a great road to travel on), this will take you straight to The Springs.
Prices
Children under 10- FREE
Children under 18- $ 25.00 each
Adults- $ 50.00 each OR Vehicle Price (maximum 5 occupants) $200.00
For More info contact: 15 Nirvana Close, Langwarrin. 3911. Vic.
Telephone: Rudi Paoletti: 03 9789 6985
Fax: (03) 9776 6798
Email: maptrap @ netlink.com.auhttp://www.adeventurermaps.com.au
Wilson’s Promontory - Queens Birthday Weekend 2006
It was a long weekend, and with the up-and-coming week-long adventure back to Mt Kosciuszko, we were looking for a decent hike to get the fitness up and test some gear. Wilson’s Prom was the location chosen and away we went. Mat, Pete and I headed down on Friday night to camp at Tidal River. Read more
Myall Lakes
If you’re looking for a quiet spot to relax with good year round camping and plenty of things to do this would be it – and its only 3 hours from Sydney. While it is busy during holiday periods, the Myall Lakes National park is the ideal place to relax.