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Trip Name | Trip Summary | Trip Leader/s |
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11 - 13 Dec 2015 Extended Weekend Trip |
Mt Murray - Mayford Trip Rating - Medium |
Explore the Buckland Valley on the way to Mt Murray. On Friday night, we plan to camp near the top of Mt Murray, as it’s a new moon that weekend, so therefore a dark sky, so we can try for some star photos from the summit. On Saturday we will check out the magical views from Blue Rag, then head down the steep decent to camp on the Dargo River at the old Mayford townsite. Sunday will see us return to the Great Alpine way at Mt St Bernard. 6 Vehicles |
Brad Riddington |
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12 - 13 Dec 2015 Weekend Trip |
Experience the Grampians Trip Rating - Easy to Medium |
Laurie & Heidi's 100th Club Trip We will explore some exciting tracks in the Grampians in Western Victoria, including some MVO's Trip Full - Wait List Only 8 Vehicles |
Heidi & Laurie Miles |
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5 - 6 Dec 2015
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Oxfam Christmas Tree Delivery 2015 Activity Rating - Easy |
TLCCV Activity 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. Trees are already paid for so you do not handle any money. Delivery time is usually 2-3 hours. If you can help, then click on Garry's photo For more details about Oxfam, click here No Limit |
Garry Cooper |
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5 - 6 Dec 2015 Weekend Trip |
Jamieson to Mt Skene Trip Rating - Very Difficult |
This trip tackles the harder tracks in the Jamieson / Mt Skene area and includes Silvermine Spur, Mt Sunday and the Barkly River Road. We will be bush camping on the Saturday night. Returning to finish in Jamieson on the Sunday afternoon 6 Vehicles |
James Clark |
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19 - 22 Nov 2015 Extended Weekend Trip |
Grandeuer of Wonnangatta Trip Rating - Medium |
This exciting High Country trip follows the Buckland River, taking in the spectacular views from Mt Murray bfore heading down along the Humphrey River to visit the famous wonnangatta Valley. Our final challenge is to climb the Zeka Spur track. 6 Vehicles |
Ian Wells |
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14 - 15 Nov 2015 Weekend Trip |
Avon River Trip Rating - Medium to Difficult |
Starting in Heyfield we will travel to Huggetts Crossing, Ben Cruachan Creek, Avon River. After a bush camping for the night on the Avon River we will travel to the site of Golden Point Hut, Ben Cruachen, McMillan Lookout before finishing on the Heyfield Jamieson Rd. 6 Vehicles |
James Clark |
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30 Oct - 3 Nov 2015 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 you should be equipped for wind and rain. 14 Vehicles |
![]() Garry Cooper |
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31 Oct - 3 Nov 2015 Melb Cup Weekend Trip |
Snowy River Ramble Trip Rating - Medium to Hard |
After leaving Buchan, we will cross the Snowy river at Jacksons Crossing, then head up the Deddick Trail. After reaching McKillops Bridge, we will head across MacFarlane Flat to Native Dog Flat. We will then head down to Swfits Creek via Hells Hate Hole before heading home. 8 Vehicles |
Heidi & Laurie Miles |
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17 - 18 Oct 2015 Weekend Activity |
Trip Planning / Camp Cooking /Bush Mechanics / LED Lighting / Solar Panels |
A fantastic weekend activity, designed to give tips and ideas on catering & packing, plus cooking on hot coals, as well as information about Solar panels & LED lights. Information about spare parts & tools that you take on your 4WD trip, will be discussed. |
Liz Mills |
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9 - 11 Oct 2015 Weekend Activity |
Chainsaw Course |
The TLCCV 2015 chainsaw course will be held at the Yarck property. The theory session will start on Friday night. Saturday morning will consist of the maintenance module. Saturday afternoon & Sunday we will be out cutting, finishing around 3:00pm on Sunday. |
Matt Lilley (Activity Facilitator) |
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2 Oct 2015 Day Trip |
Lock your Hubs! Cobaw Recce |
Come join us on the new public holiday to Cobaw State Forest. We'll be checking out a few of the more challenging tracks in the area, so an ability to laugh with and not at your trip leader when he get stuck again! is an advantage. 8 Vehicles |
Simon Mustey |
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15 - 16 Aug 2015 Weekend Trip |
Lock your Hubs Mt Skene Snow Trip Trip Rating - Medium |
A large, exciting and family friendly weekend trip to Mt Skene to experience some of the best snow driving in Victoria. We will be based at the Jamieson hotel, from where we will travel up to Mt Skene to drive in the snow, have some fun, and then return to the pub and socialise! New members are encouraged to come along, and vehcicle will be split into two groups with two trips run concurrently to ensure that the large number of vehicles run smoothly. 20 Vehicles |
Sherry Salvesen & Simon Mustey plus Sara & Matt Lilley |
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14 - 16 Aug 2015 Weekend Activity |
"The Cookout" |
TLCCV Activity Hari's Cookout at Yarck has returned after a few year's break.The cookout has been designed with everyone in mind, to learn and share their cooking experiences, recipes and assorted paraphernalia that they have collected over the years. As winter will be upon us (and the tracks closed), we will all be snuggled in our respective hidey-holes. This activity at Yarck is great way of getting out & about in winter & sharing your cooking ideas with other members around the warm camp fire. |
Hari Maragos |
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8 Aug - 2 Sep 2015 Weekend Trip |
Cape York Trip Rating - Difficult |
Travel to one of the last great wilderness areas remaining in Australia. A great relaxing 4 week
trip covering over 3000km. Expect many river crossings (some deep), interesting corrugations, log bridges and some serious side angles. 6 Vehicles |
Michael Schuettke |
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12 Jul - 3 Aug 2015 Extended Outback Trip |
NT/QLD Savannah Excursion Trip Rating - Easy/Medium |
Commencing with the Finke River Gorge south of Alice Springs, this trip follows various roads/tracks north to the Keep River National Park in the far north west of the Territory. From there, the trip follows the Savannah Way (in part) to Queensland taking in various other Parks and points of interest before turning up the western side of Cape York to Kowanyama and Pormpuraaw. It then crosses to Cape Melville on the east coast and finishes in Cooktown. 8 Vehicles |
Don Bryant |
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28 Jun - 8 Jul 2015 Extended Outback Trip |
The Old Ghan Railway Trip Rating - Easy/Medium |
This trip follows the Oodnadatta Track, covering 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. As this period falls within the July School Holidays, children are most welcome 8 Vehicles |
Don Bryant |
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28 Jun - 12 Jul 2015 Extended Outback Trip Trip |
Big Red Bash - Birdsville - Trip Rating - Easy/Medium |
The Big Red Bash is reputed to be the most spectacular
outdoor concert venue in Australia with the mighty 40M high Big Red as its stage
backdrop. This trip will be heading north from Ouyen & travelling via the Birdsville track & returning through Corner Country. Free camping is provided at Big Red. 6 Vehicles |
Graham Cahill |
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27 Jun - 10 Jul 2015 Extended Outback Trip Trip |
Lock your Hubs Simpson Desert Trip Rating - Medium |
Come join us as we explore the Oodnadatta track, the
Simpson Desert and surrounding areas, finishing in Broken Hill. 6 Vehicles |
Sherry Salvesen & Simon Mustey |
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27 - 28 Jun 2015 Weekend Activity |
Jordan Valley Loop Working Bee Trip Rating - Easy to Medium |
TLCCV Activity A great way to give value back to the High Country. Dulcie had organised another Working Bee near Aberfeldy (just north of Walhalla). This weekend we will be teaming up with Rudi's volunteers and we will be helping to erect new signage for the new historical sites being in and around the Jericho area. |
Dulcie Watts |
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6 - 8 Jun 2015 Queens Birthday Weekend Trip |
Sandy Wyperfeld Trailer Trip Trip Rating - Medium |
A great 4WD Trailer Trip - We will travel through the sandy Wyperfeld Nat Park with our 4WD camper trailers over the Queens Birthday weekend. With sandy conditions, we will be mostly taking the chicken tracks over the dunes. Overnight Saturday & Sunday night will be bush camping in Wyperfeld NP. Camper Trailers must be set up for outback 4WDing & be fitted with off road tyres . 6 Vehicles |
Heidi & Laurie Miles |
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10 - 21 May 2015 Extended Outback Trip |
Simpson Desert - East West Crossing |
We will be crossing the Simpson Desert (east
to west) which is slightly more difficult than the more traditional West
East route and mainly following the less used WAA line.
6 Vehicles |
Harry King |
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2 - 3 May 2015 Weekend Trip |
Mt Howitt Trip Rating - Medium to Difficult |
Starting at Sheepyard Flat, this trip will explore some High
Country huts before heading over King Billy & camping overnight near Howitt Hut. 6 Vehicles |
James Clark |
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2 - 3 May 2015 Weekend Trip |
Mansfield Trip Rating - Medium |
A great trip for new members who have just completed
their DA. We plan to visit Frys hut, Lovicks Hut, Craigs Hut plus some others, and returning to Mansfield on Sunday. 8 Vehicles |
Geoff Dumaresq |
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1 - 3 May 2015 W/E Trip
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Visit to Wandarrah (Nissan Club Property) |
A great trip to visit another 4WD club's country property. Leave Caltex servo under the guidance of Nissan Club Leaders, arrive Wandarrah and settle in. Saturday - drive the various tracks around the Wandarrah area – lunch on the tracks. Arrive back in time for happy hour and socialising. Sunday – short trip, lunch on the track, return to Wandarrah for pack up and early afternoon leave for home. All members need to bring own food and drink for the Weekend. Wandarrah has hot showers and toilets but NO DRINKING WATER. 10 Vehicles |
Garry Cooper |
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23 - 26 Apr 2015 Extended Anzac Weekend Trip |
High Country Rivers Magnifique |
This exciting High Country trip follows the Buckland River where we will camp
overnight. Next day, take in the spectacular views from Mt Murray before heading down to the Humphrey River for another overnight camp. Wonnangatta River will be our next camp spot prior to taking on the iconic Billy Goat Bluff Track. A short walk to the Pinnacles to capture more spectacular High Country views before exiting at Briagolong. 6 Vehicles |
Ian Wells |
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4 - 6 Apr 2015 Easter Weekend Trip |
Easter on the Deddick Trip Rating - Difficult |
Short notice trip with no need to take a day off work to get to the start point. Spend Easter Saturday driving the iconic Deddick Trail descending the legendary Staircase before camping on the Deddick River. Sunday is and easier day with visits to McKillops Bridge and the Little River Gorge. On Monday we will explore some of the little traveled tracks up to the Nunniong Plain before ending the trip near Ensay. Expect rocky and steep sections, black soil bogs and eroded tracks. 8 Vehicles |
Michael Schuettke |
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3 - 6 Apr 2015 Easter Weekend Trip |
Vic/SA Border Track Trip Rating - Medium |
Our Border Track trip will take us 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, before finishing in Nhill. 8 Vehicles |
Heidi & Laurie Miles |
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21 - 22 Mar 2015 Weekend Trip |
Mt Cobbler Trip Rating - Medium |
Take in the superb views from Mt No.3, descend down Westons track to the King River, visit Pineapple Flat, King Hut and Lake Cobbler. View Dandongadale Falls, Victoria's highest single drop falls. After a night bush camping we will check out the views from the razorback, then continue on to cross the King River on our way to Lake William Hovell for lunch, with one little surprise after lunch, it will be time to air up and head home via Tolmie and Mansfield. 6 Vehicles |
Brad Riddington |
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7 - 9 Mar 2015 Labour Day Weekend Trip |
MacFarlane Flat Adventure Trip Rating - Medium to Difficult |
This exciting trip starts in Bruthen. We will then head up to the NSW border & 4WD across the Ingeegoodbee Track & MacFarlanes Flat. After camping overnight on MacFarlanes Flat, we will 4WD to The Playgrounds, at the base of Mt Cobberas No. 1.
A short walk to the summit of Mt cobberas No. 1 is possible.
Overnight camping is possible at Native Dog Flat or Native Cat Flat.
8 Vehicles |
Heidi & Laurie Miles |
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7 - 8 Mar 2015 Weekend Activity |
Wheel Bearing Weekend at Yarck |
TLCCV Activity Did you always wonder what that funny noise was that was coming from your wheel? You know, the noise that could ruin your holiday and leave you stranded in the middle of nowhere! This instruction weekend will tackle a complete wheel bearing and knuckle rebuilt on a Toyota 4WD front and rear. We'll be using basic hand tools and techniques that you could use on the side of the track. 10 Participants |
Simon Mustey & Matt Lilley |
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28 Feb - 1 Mar 2015 Weekend Trip |
Beautiful Butcher Country (Beyond Licola) Trip Rating - Medium to Difficult |
Starting from Licola we will head north to the Macalister River crossing the river many times before making the steep climb up to the Butcher Country Track. On Sunday we will head south along the Caledonia River Track with more river crossings beore climbing up Dingo Hill. If time permits, we will head south to the Chromite Mine. 6 Vehicles |
Michael Schuettke |
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28 Feb - 1 Mar 2015 Weekend Activity |
Jordan Valley Loop Working Bee Trip Rating - Easy to Medium |
TLCCV Activity A great way to give value back to the High Country. Dulcie had organised another Working Bee near Aberfeldy (just north of Walhalla). This Working Bee will focus on maintenance to the historical sites in Region G. Maintenance will also carried out at the Jericho cemetery. 12 Vehicles |
Dulcie Watts |
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28 Feb 2015 Evening Trip |
Otway Mystery Night Drive Trip Rating - Medium |
An exciting mystery night drive, departing from Aireys Inlet. A great 2 hour night drive through the Otways, allowing for an easy return home via the Great Ocean Road. 15 Vehicles |
Matt McPhee |
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21 - 22 Feb 2015 Weekend Trip |
Swifts Creek Explorer Trip Rating - Medium to Difficult |
Come & explore the exciting 4WD tracks around Swifts Creek, including the famous TVGC track. Trailers welcome as we will be base camping at Swifts Creek Caravan Park 8 Vehicles |
Heidi & Laurie Miles |
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14 Feb 2015 Day Trip |
Buxton / Royston Range Day Trip Trip Rating - Easy to Medium |
Get away from town for a journey on some 4WD tracks. Starting in Buxton, we will visit Keppel Hut, Royston Dam, then trek along Royston Range to the Morris Lookout for the views over the Goulburn and Eildon region. A visit to Snobs Creek Falls before we wrap up the day. 8 Vehicles |
Michael Schuettke |
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12 - 15 Feb 2015 Extended Weekend Trip |
Mt Sunday Again Trip Rating - Difficult to Very Difficult |
Take an extended weekend break to explore the more challenging and scenic tracks in the High Country. Mt Sunday, Barkly River Jeep tk, the Macalister and Caledonia Rivers and other areas are on the itinerary. Finishing around Licola. Track and weather conditions will determine final route. 6 Vehicles |
Adam Takacs |
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7 - 8 Feb 2015 Weekend Trip |
Mirimbah Magic Trip Rating - Medium |
Come & enjoy a weekend with some great 4WDing & some MTbing for those fit members. We will be base camping at Mirimbah (at the base of Mt Buller). Some of you may wish to sit around the campfire & listen to Laurie talk about the famous mapping software "OziExplorer" on Saturday morning. 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. On Sunday we will 4WD to Lake William Hovell & return via Pineapple Flat. 8 Vehicles |
Heidi & Laurie Miles |
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24 - 26 Jan 2015 Australia Day W/E Trip |
Tantalising Tingaringy Trip Rating - Medium to Difficult |
Starting our trip in in Orbost, we will head north to Mt Tingaringy, driving to the summit on the NSW border. We will also take in the views as we head down to McKillops Bridge. On Monday we will visit the Little River Gorge before heading home. 8 Vehicles
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Heidi & Laurie Miles |
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