TLCCV - Past Trips 2009


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Club Trips - run in 2009

Trips
Trip Name Trip Summary Trip Leader/s Forum Link

22 Nov 2009

Part of W/e Social Trip

Harrow to Halls Gap

Departing from Harrow, we will travel around the outskirts of Rocklands Dam to where the Glenelg River flows into the dam.

 Lunch on the banks of the Glenelg at Cherrypool. Drive through the Grampians on tracks TBA.



Annie McGennisken
 

20 Nov 2009

Part of W/e Social Trip

Harrow - Brisbane Ranges

A leisurely drive through the Brisbane Ranges on both sealed and gravel roads, passing the You Yangs, through Meredith and historic Steiglitz to Buninyong for another dose of gold fields history and lunch at the Bakery.

After travelling along the Glenelg Highway, we will pass through Smythesdale, Linton, Skipton, Dunkeld, to Hamilton and Harrow.

We arrive in Harrow in time for dinner, set up and the Old Time Dance in the Harrow Hall to meet the locals. Even if you don?t dance it should be a great night.



Leigh & Angela Di Lallo
 

31 Oct - 3 Nov 2009

Melb Cup Weekend Trip

(Recce for)
Mountain 'Cattle' Cat Drive

Come & experience a reconnaissance trip. Details gained from this trip will be used by your Trip Leader for a planned extended weekend trip in the new year. Commencing from Marysville, you will follow the "Yarra Track" & other routes towards the Jordan diggings then follow the ridges of the Great Divide into the "High Country" & finish up at Mount Buller.



Tony & Nan Middleditch
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30 Oct - 3 Nov 2009

Melb Cup Weekend Trip

Camp Host 2009 - Talbotville

Members are invited to join us for the annual Melbourne Cup weekend Camp Host extravaganza. Set up on the beautiful Crooked River we will be doing our camp host meet and greet and promoting our club



Michael Coldham
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30 Oct - 3 Nov 2009

Melb Cup Weekend Trip

Portland Sand Dunes

Drive the only legal sand dunes in Victoria and experience the magnificent views from the top of 200 metre high dunes. Full camping equipment required (caravans and campers are allowed) Experience shows be equipped for wind and rain.



Garry Cooper
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17 - 18 Oct 2009

Weekend Trip

"The Cookout"

Taking place at the Yarck Hilton, "the cookout" has been designed with EVERYONE in mind to learn and share their cooking experiences, recipes and assorted paraphernalia that they?ve collected over the years.



Hari Maragos
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2 - 5 Oct 2009

Weekend Trip

Lake Mungo

Expressions of interest are being sought for an extended weekend trip to Lake Mungo, located in the Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area.
We intend to explore the Mungo lunette and possibly some of the surrounding areas.



Tony & Nan Middleditch
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2 - 4 Oct 2009

Weekend Trip

Nissan 4WD Club property "Wandarrah"

This your chance to visit the Nissan 4WD Club's property at Wandarrah not far from Heyfield. Come and enjoy the hospitality of the Nissan Club as they show us around their part of the country. Trips have been planned for Saturday around the Ovens River and Huggerts. Come prepared for an enjoyable weekend with the Nissan 4WD Club. Location maps will be supplied to those members participating on this trip.




Garry Cooper
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2 - 4 Oct 2009

Weekend Trip

Interchange Trip to Yarck

Come & join in with a group of young adults with disabilities who are setting up tents and doing some camping at Yarck. We?re hoping to go on some wild 4WD adventures and we?d really love to see you there!


No link

13 Sep 2009

Day Trip

Latrobe River Ramble

Want to put your DA training to use? Looking for something to do on a Sunday? Then this trip is for YOU! Commencing in west Gippsland, we will follow the path of the Latrobe River at a leisurely pace & head up stream towards Noojee. Places held for new members.




Tony & Nan Middleditch
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11 - 13 Sep 2009

Weekend Trip

Interchange Trip to Yarck

Join in with a group of teenagers with disabilities who are heading down to Yarck to explore the land! We would love to see anyone down there to socialize and show us the ropes. Come and enjoy an adventurous weekend!


No link

29 Aug - 19 Sep 2009

Extended Trip

Googs Track SA - Eyre Peninsula

Experience some 4WDing in South Australia by travelling through the Gawler Ranges before taking on Goog's Track. Visiting great places like Smoky Bay, Baird Bay & Port Lincoln before travelling through the Flinders Ranges.



Colin Low
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4 Aug 2009

Evening Forum

Trip Leaders Discussion Forum

Open to all trip leaders. This forum is a good opportunity to meet other trip leaders that have encountered challenges along the way and sharing ideas of how to over come these challenges.



Bruce Ranken
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3 - 18 Aug 2009

Extended Outback Trip

Plenty Lakes

Simpson Desert

Departing from Mt Dare, this trip will follow the Colson Track before exploring the centre of the Simpson, Geosurveys Hill and Madigan Camp# 9. The trip will continue to Plenty Lakes, Blue Streak Rocket crash site, Poeppel Corner before finishing in Birdsville.



Ron & Judi Smith

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22 Jul - 22 Aug 2009

Extended Outback Trip

Cape York

Experience the fascination of driving the OTL track to 'The Tip' on the Cape York Peninsula - the most northerly land point of the Australian mainland - other POI's include Weipa, Thursday Island, Cooktown as well as the Daintree NP & the famous CREB Track.

Don Bryant
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Jul - Oct 2009

Extended Outback Trip

Ocean to Ocean

Experience the crossing of our great country from Cape Byron to Steep Point, travelling through Thargomindah, Innaminka, Birdsville, Simpson Desert, Alice Springs, Docker River, Gunbarrel Hwy, Meekatharra, Mt Augustus & Carnarvon

Bob McEwan
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17 - 19 July 2009

Extended Weekend Trip

Mt Pinnibar Snow Trip

Travel through Australia's highest snow capped mountain at Mt Pinnibar. Not for the faint-hearted, your vehicle must be in excellent condition. Past snow trips in this area have seen some tracks to be extremely challenging. If you like swag style camping at just above or just below the snow line, then this trip is for you!



Tony Heathcote
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4 - 8 Jun 2009

Queens Birthday Weekend Trip

Desert Ramble

Explore the Big Desert & Wyperfeld NP. This trip is being run in conjunction with TLCC Vic & the Pajero Club. It is ideal for beginners to experience varying terrain through the Big Desert & Wyperfeld NP.



Hari Maragos
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12 May - 30 Sept 2009

Extended Outback Trip

Canning Stock Route and Beyond


Covering over 15,000km, we start our journey in Wiluna and travel up the Canning Stock Route. We will then take in the Bungle Bungle & the Kimberley before heading up to the Cobourg Peninsular & Arnhem Land.. Our final leg will take us via Borroloola, Burketown, Normanton, Cape Melville, ending in Cooktown.



Duncan & Rhonda Hopkins
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2 - 3 May 2009

Weekend Trip

High Country
(with the Mansfield 4WD Club)

This trip is being co-ordinated by Mansfield 4WD Club as a thank you to TLCC. Approx route Sheepyard Flat, Bluff Hut, Bindaree Hut, King River, Lake Cobbler, Craig's Hut, Mount #3. Possible shallow river crossings.

TLCC Contact

Tony Bryant
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26 Apr 2009

Day Trip

Otways Bush & Beach Trip

A scenic drive that has a variety of road surfaces as we travel from the coast, to the bush, to the beach and back to the bush.



Paul 'Tracks' Hawdon
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24 - 26 Apr 2009

Extended Weekend Trip

Mitchells Muster

Take an RDO & make this a long weekend. Avoid the congestion of Easter camping! A Perfect Family trip. Experience the stunning scenery of the Jamieson Valley, Mountain trails & rivers.



Tony & Nan Middleditch
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19 Apr 2009

Day Trip

Fishing Trip

Enjoy a day fishing off Mornington. Quality Penn rods & reels supplied along with a light BBQ, tea & coffee & soft drinks. Seasoned fishermen will be on board along with qualified skippers & deckhands. $60 per person to be paid PRIOR to the event



Hari Maragos
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10 - 13 Apr 2009

Easter Weekend Trip

High Country A leisurely look at some of the High Country?s south west

Andrew Vogan & Jim Lowe
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10 - 13 Apr 2009

Easter Weekend Trip

Victorian/SA Border Track Travel through Wyperfeld NP via Lake Albacutya before circling the Big Desert. Our final excitement will be to travel down the border fence, experiencing some great sand dunes

Heidi & Laurie Miles
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10 - 13 Apr 2009

Easter Weekend Trip

Annual Robe Easter Jaunt

Our annual Robe trip starts at Robe. We will spend a day driving to Nora Crena then back on to the black top to Robe.  Day 2 recommences at Nora Crena, heading towards Beachport, with a few surprises in between. Lots of beach/sand driving, one for the whole family. This is a trip to relax and take in some of SA's beautiful beaches. Great trip for the kids.



Bruce Ranken
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22 Mar 2009

Day Trip

Wombat State Forest

Drive through this old mining area, with some time to explore bogholes for the adventurous.




Paul 'Tracks' Hawdon
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21 - 23 Mar 2009

Extended Weekend Trip

Rivers & Ridges A great extended weekend trip to explore the sites of Talbotville, Crooked River & Grant township. This trip also takes in Blue Rag Ridge, Harrison's Cutting, Billy Goat Bluff & the Pinnacles.

John & Liz Mills
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February 2009

Extended Trip


Kangaroo Island


Dates to be finalised & will be arranged to suit majority of interested members.

 




Leigh & Angela Di Lallo
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1 Feb 2009

Day Trip

Mt Roberston Ramble

A pleasant drive in the bush with views across valleys and lunch at the Mt Robertson mine battery ruins. A short walk to a waterfall included before the finish.




Paul 'Tracks' Hawdon
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24 - 26 Jan 2009

Australia Day W/E Trip

Davies High Plain Adventure
Take in the sensational views of Mt Kosciuszko from Mt Pinnibar before heading up & over Davies Plain. A fun weekend finishing off with a great drive through Limestone Creek

Heidi & Laurie Miles
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26 Dec - 4 Jan 2009

Xmas/New Year Trip

Wild West Coast Tasmania


Come & explore the wild west coast of Tasmania between Christmas & the New Year. Highlights include Arthur River, Corinna, Pieman River, Montezuma Falls to name a few. Why not also experience the scenic rail trip from Strahan to Queenstown as well as some beach driving near Zeehan.


Eric Bishop

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