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Club Trips - run in 2011

Trips
Trip Name Trip Summary Trip Leader/s Forum Link

27- 29 Dec 2011

Christmas Trip

The Deddick Trail

Come & explore the iconic Snowy River before heading up the Deddick Trail. After  crossing the famous McKillops Bridge, we will explore the Little River Gorge.

Adam & Olivia Takacs
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17 - 18 Dec 2011

Weekend Trip

Aberfeldy Adventure

Come & explore the exciting 4WD tracks near the Aberfeldy River plus take in the views as we descend the famous 12 switchbacks on Trigg Track, just north of the old mining town of Walhalla.

Sunday will see us heading west to take in the spectacular views from Ben Cruachan & McMillans Lookout.

Heidi & Laurie Miles
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10 - 11 Dec 2011

Weekend Trip

Recce!
Wabonga Plateau Bushranger Tour

This reconnaissance trip will commence in Mansfield & explore the Wabonga Plateau.

Included is a visit to the Bushranger haunts of Powers Lookout.

Liz & Shane Goodall
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11 Dec 2011

Day Trip

Cheviot Tunnel - Day Trip

Come & enjoy a journey to the historic Cheviot Tunnel. A great day drive from Yarra Glen with lunch at the Tunnel.




Eric Bishop

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3 - 4 Dec 2011

WeekendTrip

Woods Point Wanderer

Explore the historic mines at Loch Fyne near Gaffneys Creek with Rudi Paoletti and Dr Peter Jackson as guides.

Costs involved.

Sandra Weller & Rob Logie
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26 Nov 2011

Day Trip

Mt Disappointment (2) - Day Trip

This Day Trip will explore some tracks designated by DSE as 'Hard' plus we will take in the sights at Mt Disappointment

Annie McGennisken
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19 - 20 Nov 2011

Weekend Trip

Avon River Adventure

Come & 4WD the Avon River to the edge of the Avon wilderness, camping on the river's edge.

 Sunday will see us heading west to take in the spectacular views from Ben Cruachan & McMillans Lookout.

Heidi & Laurie Miles
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17 Nov 2011

Evening Visit

Factory Tour Trade Night

Dave Sheean has organised a fantastic factory tour with MT Diesel Engine Systems

For more details, click on the Details tab

Dave Sheean
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13 Nov 2011

Day Trip

Mt Disappointment (1) - Day Trip

This Day Trip  explore the tracks & sights of Mt Disappointment, Strath Creek Falls & Sunday Creek Reservoir

Annie McGennisken
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1 Nov 2011

Day Trip

Mt Robertson - Day Trip

Starting & finishing at Kinglake, this Day Trip over the Melb Cup Weekend will criss cross through the Mt Robertson State Forest.




Eric Bishop

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30 Oct 2011

Day Trip

Buxton - Day Trip

This Day Trip over the Melb Cup Weekend comprises of a circuit over Mt Margaret & the Blue Range, starting & finishing in Buxton.




Eric Bishop

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29 Oct - 1 Nov 2011

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.




Steve Hansen

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27 Oct - 1 Nov 2011

Melb Cup Weekend Trip

Camp Host - Croajingalong

Come and join Nan & Tony at Wingan Inlet for the Melbourne Cup Weekend.

This is a Camp Host activity. Requirements include handing out information packages to other campers, as well as having heaps of fun.




Tony & Nan Middleditch

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22 - 23 Oct 2011

Weekend Trip

Toolangi State Forest

Explore some steep, yet beautiful tracks in a fun packed weekend in the Toolangi State Forest, only 1 hour from Melbourne.




David Manz

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17 - 18 Sep 2011

Weekend Trip


Get the Most from your Digital Camera -
Photography Trip

Waterfalls & Coastal Spectacular
This fantastic photography trip involves training & practical sessions.

All camera styles are acceptable.





Bruce Fullard
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10 - 11 Sep 2011

Weekend Trip

Tracks around Bright Come and explore the tracks around Bright, with accommodation at the Bright Caravan Park.

Garry Cooper
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Mid Aug - Mid Sep 2011

Extended Outback Trip

Arnhem Land

From Alice Springs this trip will follow Binns Track to the Davenport Range NP & then continue north up through Cape Crawford & Roper Bar then onto Nhulunby & explore the Gove Peninsula.

We then head west over to NW Arnhem Land visiting Kakadu & the Coburg Peninsula with a side trip to Maningrida on the North coast of Arnhem land.

Harry King
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7 Aug 2011

Day Trip

Greytown State Forest

Day trip exploring the Greytown State Forrest.Travel from Heathcote to Nagambie visiting Mt Ida, Greytown, Mt Black, Whroo and Bailiston

Liz & Shane Goodall
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5 - 15 Aug 2011

Extended Outback Trip

The Old Ghan Railway

This trip covers the historic route of the Old Ghan railway between Pt. Augusta and Alice Springs.

Side trips include Lake Eyre, Dalhousie Springs, Lamberts Centre, Chambers Pillar, and other places of interest along the way.

Don Bryant
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2 - 19 Jul 2011

Extended Outback Trip

4 Corners
(Part 4)

 We head north to Cape Leveque & then spend some time in Broome & 80 mile beach, before heading off along Kidson Track to Kunawarritji.

We continue along Gary Highway to the Gunbarrel & head to Warburton & Warakurna. Our final corner is Surveyor -General's corner No.4 of the trip.



Duncan & Rhonda Hopkins
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16 - 30 Jun 2011

Extended Outback Trip

4 Corners
(Part 3)

We will cross Ivanhoe near Wyndham, visiting the eastern side of Cockburn ranges & the Gibb River Road before turning north to Mitchell Falls and Kalumburu.

We will be visiting many of the amazing gorges, staying overnight at several gorges.



Duncan & Rhonda Hopkins
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12 Jun 2011

Day Trip

Crossing the Rubicon
This great Day Trip plans to cross the Rubicon before many of the tracks close for the winter.

We will trek from Marysville through to the Rubicon Hydro Power Station & Mt Torbreck.

Numerous waterfalls,views and places of interest.


Tony & Nan Middleditch
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11 - 13 Jun 2011

Queens Birthday Weekend Trip

Rawsons Retreat
Reconnaisance trips based from Rawson. Over night accommodation available.

Details of the tracks to be covered will be decided on the weekend.


Sandra Weller & Rob Logie
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2 - 15 Jun 2011

Extended Outback Trip

4 Corners
(Part 2)

Visiting Ruby Gap Gorge, we wend our way by back tracks to Daly Waters before heading to Gregory National Park.

We finish at Kununurra from where it is posible to visit the Argyle Homestead, Lake Argyle, Bungle Bungles (by plane!!), Zebra Rock and Mirima NP.



Duncan & Rhonda Hopkins
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14 May - 31 May 2011

Extended Outback Trip

4 Corners
(Part 1)


Starting from Mildura, the trip will head to Broken Hill, Innamincka , Birdsville , Simpson Desert, Dalhousie Springs & Alice Springs.

Experience hundreds of sand dunes followed by a relaxing dip at Dalhousie.

 We will visit Cameron Corner, Haddon Corner and Poeppel Corner - the 1st 3 of the 4 corners



Duncan & Rhonda Hopkins
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13 - 15 May 2011

Weekend Trip

Tracks around Bright

Come and explore some of the many tracks in the surrounding area of Bright.  BYO morning teas and lunch (on the tracks) with  Saturday night dinner to be at one of Bright's hotels.



Garry Cooper
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22 - 26 Apr 2011

Easter/Anzac Weekend Trip

The Sands of the Big Desert

Travel through the sandy Wyperfeld Nat Park via Lake Albacutya, circling the Big desert via Ross Springs.

We will then travel through the 'Disputed Country' before heading down the SA/Vic Border Track, experiencing the border sand dunes, finishing in Nhill.

Heidi & Laurie Miles
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22 - 25 Apr 2011

Easter Weekend Trip

Annual Robe Easter Jaunt 2011

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 - 25 Apr 2011

Easter Weekend Trip

April High Country

Starting from Mansfield, we will head to Lake William Hovell before camping at Bennies on the Rose River.

On Saturday, we will explore the Mt Buffalo National Park.

On Sunday we will take some interesting tracks back to Lake William Hovell.

Jim Lowe & Andrew Vogan
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21 - 26 Apr 2011

Easter/Anzac Weekend Trip

Menindee Lakes

Why not get away for Easter for a relaxing journey to Menindee Lakes.

A bit of fishing and touring will be thrown in whilst camping on the Darling River plus a community Roast Dinner on Sunday night.

Michael Coldham
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23 Apr 2011

Day Trip

'Recce'

Crossing the Rubicon

Join Tony and son Lachlan on a reconnaissance trip from Marysville through to the Rubicon Hydro Power Station and Mount Torbreck.

Looking for some interesting terrain without being too difficult for a later newer members day trip.



Tony & Nan Middleditch
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26 - 27 Mar 2011

Weekend Trip

Ghost Town & Mine Tour 2011

Visit the townships and mines of Victorias lost Jordan Valley with guide Rudi Paoletti and Geologist Peter Jackson.



Tony & Nan Middleditch

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19 - 20 Mar 2011

Weekend Trip

Dargo

(Pinnacles & Panning)

Discover this historical gold mining area as we ford the numerous Crooked River crossings, climb rugged tracks to the Pinnacles and enjoy spectacular views over the local ranges.

Liz & John Mills
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12 - 14 Mar 2011

Labour Day Weekend Trip

Davies High Plain Adventure

This exciting trip winds its way down to Wheelers Creek hut, before climbing to the summit of Mt Pinnibar.

After descending to Tom Groggin, we will climb up onto Davies Plain with spectacular views of the Kosciuszko range, before dropping back down to Buckwong Creek & Limestone Creek.

Heidi & Laurie Miles
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12 - 14 Mar 2011

Labour Day Weekend Trip

Murray River / Cobberas / Cowombat Flat

A joint trip with the Nissan club, this exciting trip will explore the 54 fords of the Haunted Stream before base camping at the Poplars on the Murray River.

 On Sunday we will track down the head waters of the Murray by taking a walk through Cowombat Flat. Monday will take in Murphys Hut & Moscow Villas before heading home.

Robert Norman
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20 Feb 2011

Day Trip

Narbethong

Not going to Wandin? Then visit the tracks of the Great Dividing range on Melbourne's back door step that once formed a part of the infamous Yarra Track; main access route to the Jordan Diggings.



Tony & Nan Middleditch
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19 - 20 Feb 2011

Weekend Trip

Avon River Adventure

Cross the waters of the Avon to the edge of the Avon wilderness, with visits to Golden Point Hut & Ben Cruachan. We will finish just south of Licola after taking in the breathtaking views from McMillans Gap.

Heidi & Laurie Miles
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12 - 13 Feb 2011

Weekend Trip

Wonderful Wonnangatta

Experience this iconic destination.
Our trip will start by way of the Pinnacles with spectacular views across the high country, down Billy Goat Bluff for overnight in Wonnangatta Valley.
On Sunday we will explore the Crooked River with its many river crossings and historic sites.

Dianne & Michael Martin
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29 - 30 Jan 2011

Weekend Trip

Victorian Flood Response

- TLCCV offers assistance to flood affected areas of Victoria -

We need your HELP!

TLCCV has just received a request for a major clean up job in the Skipton Area.



Bruce Fullard
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15 - 16 Jan 2011

Weekend Trip

Aberfeldy Adventure

Explore the exciting 4WD tracks including the famous 12 switchbacks on Trigg Track near the Aberfeldy River, just north of the old mining town of Walhalla.

Heidi & Laurie Miles
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14 - 23 Jan 2011

9 Day Trip

Heyfield - Kosciuszko

Joint trip with Nissan Club

An exciting 9 day trip for camper owners & non camper owners, taking in Haunted Stream, Billy Goat Bluff & Davies Plain

Robert Norman
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