Cruise through the Otways
(Day Trip)

Sat 25 November, 2023

Trip Leaders - Graeme Innis & Veronica Vermeulen

Meeting at Bellbrae Recreation Reserve before heading into the Anglesea Heathland and winding our way down into the Otways.

Depending on which way the wind is blowing, we may head across to Forrest, or may end up at Wye River and head home via the Ocean Rd.

We aim to back at the starting point by 4.30pm. Bring your lunch, snack, water etc.

(Excellent intro for new members)

8 vehicles

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Lock your Hubs - Lunch at Craigs
(Day Trip)

Sat 11 November, 2023

Trip Leader - Matt Lilley

Saturday we will be heading out from Yarck to Mansfield for a fuel stop then on up into the hills. We will be stopping first at Howqua Gap Hut for morning tea and then onto Craig's Hut (made famous from The Man from Snowy River films).

After lunch we will go searching for a waterfall while taking in the views of the mountains. Don't forget your camera as there will be plenty of opportunity to get some great shots.

We will be headed back to Yarck for a great social night and enjoy the 50th cairn unveiling.

6 vehicles

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Melb Cup Day in the Great Otway National Park
(Day Trip)

Tue 7 November, 2023

Trip Leader - John Price

This trip is being organised primarily for new members that have yet to participate in a TLCCV run event.

I am hoping that we can spend most of the day in the Anglesea Heath, however, given that many of the steeper tracks there have been permanently closed, we may need to venture further down into the Otways to get our 4WD fix for the day.

All members are welcome to apply for this trip however preference will be given to new members yet to get onto a trip.

10 vehicles

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Murray Sunset & Wyperfeld National Park
(Melb Cup Weekend Trip)

Sat 4 - Tue 7 November, 2023

Trip Leader - Rob Duff with Alison Duff

Our Trip will start at banks of the Murray River on Friday night with a nice welcoming fire.

Saturday morning will see us officially start our trip where we head of to try & locate the junction of Vic,SA & NSW Borders which will req a 1½ hr return walk . From here we will follow the start of the border track crossing the Sturt hwy where we start seeing the begining of the dunes &on to our 1st bush camp on Saturday night.

Sunday will see us head towards Rocket Lake & on towards Mt Crozier which req’s a short climb to check out the views.

Monday we will head via the pink lakes into Wyperfeld National park & finish at Snowdrift for a slide down the natural white dunes.

Tuesday will see us head down the sandy freeway track adaptly named which is always fun finishing up at Wonga Campground where our trip will end.

This trip covers a fair bit of sand driving, but no major dunes so is great for those looking to experience their first sand driving experience or the more experienced with the fast-sandy tracks later in the trip

8 vehicles

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The Legends of Dargo
(Melb Cup Weekend Trip)

Sat 4 - Tue 7 November, 2023

Trip Leader - Piers Thompson

As the high country opens up on the 2nd November, we will be taking on the challenges of some difficult tracks and river crossings that might change depending upon the weather and track conditions, especially as the some of the tracks will have only just opened after the winter closures.

• Talbotville and Grant old towns
• Billy Goat Bluff
• The Pinnacles lookout
• Budgee Budgee
• Crooked River and its endless crossings
• Swift's Creek and Dogs Grave
• Mad Dog lookout
• Blue Rag Range

7 vehicles

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South Australian Sands Dune Hopping
(Melb Cup Weekend Trip)

Fri 3 - Tue 7 November, 2023

Trip Leaders - Chris Atkins & Alison Hilton

Drive the beaches of South Australia on this long weekend adventure.

Camping bush style (generator permitted) $15 per adult per night.

This trip is new to us so please treat it as a recce to make another Cup weekend trip for other members to run in future years.

• Long Beach
• Coorong if permitted
• Little Dip Conservation Park
• Stony Rises
• Cape Jaffa
• Bernoulli Conservation Reserve
• Canunda National Park if we believe our skills are up to the challenge!

8 vehicles

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November@Robe 2023
(Melb Cup Weekend Trip)

Fri 3 - Mon 6 November, 2023

Come & drive the sand dunes over 2 days at Robe.

Saturday night will be a group dinner.

Sunday will be a simple BBQ dinner.

Monday is a free day to explore the beautiful sites on Robe.

9 vehicles

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Anglesea Heath Reccy
(Day Trip)

Thu 2 November, 2023

We will explore all of the tracks in the Anglesea Heath so that we can establish an all day reasonably challenging trip for new members to enjoy on the upcoming Melbourne Cup Day .

Given that a lot of the Northern area tracks have been permanently closed we may need to venture a bit further down into the Otways to create a full day.

4 vehicles

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Little Desert Springtime Spectacular
(AFL Grand Final Weekend Activity)

Fri 29 - Sat 30 September, 2023

Come join a fantastic trip over the Grand Final long weekend.

Great first trip after winter to test your sand and (optional) bog hole driving skills, enjoy spectacular scenery.

We'll be base camping at Lake Charlegrark Caravan Park so bring your Caravan, Camper, Tent or Swag!

Come and experience Spring time in the desert.

6 vehicles

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Yarck Adventure Weekend
(Weekend Activity)

Sun 13 August, 2023

All Welcome - lots of activities for children.

• Join our local Landcare members for an evening spotlight along the Burch Hut Trail
• Milo and supper at the Burch Hut
• Meet the Yarck Fire Brigade
• Learn to cook lunch over an open fire
• Learn about Land for Wildlife
• Meet our local Parks Vic Rangers
• Plant some trees

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Cuddle a Wombat - Visit 2
(Day Activity/Trip)

Sun 13 August, 2023

Activity Leaders - Sharyn & Andy McGregor

Narbeview wildlife shelter is welcoming us back for another day of wombat cuddles and while we are there, we can help them in return with some odd jobs around the shelter.

There are 25 baby and juvenile wombats inside and 11 large wombats outside that need feeding and caring for.

Weather permitting after lunch, your trip leaders will lead you up Mt Margaret 1250m to find some snow.

8 Vehicles

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Snow Play in the Rubicon 2
(Day Trip)

Sat 12 August, 2023

Trip Leaders - Sharyn & Andy McGregor

Meet at Yarck hotel 9am for a fun day trip into the Rubicon State Forest on tracks above potential snow level. 1000m to 1300m above sea level.

Trip may include a visit to a high country hut and waterfall.

8 Vehicles

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Lock your Hubs Cobaw Challenge
(Day Trip)

Sat 12, 2023

Trip Leaders - Simon Mustey

A more adventurous trip, we'll be looking at the more exciting tracks in Cobaw State Forest.

Bring your Recovery Gear, Bring your A Game!

8 Vehicles

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Who's Keen for Mt Skene
(Weekend Trip)

Sat 5 - Sun 6 August, 2023

Trip Leaders - David McAlister & Michelle Dodkins with Duncan Stadler

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 Jamieson, from where we will travel up to Mt Skene to drive in the snow, have some fun, and then return for dinner at the Jamieson Brewery and Grill. We will also take a tour across Mount Sunday and Mount Terrible before finishing up after lunch on the Sunday.

New members are encouraged to come along, and vehicles will be split into two groups with two trips run concurrently to ensure that the large number of vehicles run smoothly.

20 Vehicles (2 convys of 10 vehicles)

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Cuddle a Wombat
(Day Activity)

Sat 22 July, 2023

Activity Leaders - Sharyn & Andy McGregor

Saturday morning trip leaving the TLCCV club property for a nice easy trip to a local towns animal wildlife refuge where we can spend a few hours volunteering to help out with a variety of odd jobs including feeding and cuddling baby wombats.

8 Vehicles

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Mid Winter - Mid Week Meander from the Club's Yarck Property
(Day Trip)

Wed 19 July, 2023

Trip Leader - John Price

An opportunity to camp at Yarck and then take a scenic meander through State Forests.

We will head from Molesworth through to Narbethong and then onto Marysville. From there we will meander through mountain forest and state park to the Rubicon Historic area, the site of the state's first hydro electric power scheme before heading to Thornton and back to Yarck.

This will be a 200km day. I have not done a reccy for this trip, however, as the tracks will be closed, we will be on most likely wet and slippery but well maintained dirt roads.

8 Vehicles

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Snow Play in the Rubicon
(Day Trip)

Sat 15 July, 2023

Trip Leaders - Sharyn & Andy McGregor

Saturday Day Trip to find snow around the Rubicon.

Option to camp at Club property with your trip leaders before and after trip and get warm by the fire.

Pack your wet weather/snow gear and hopefully the weather plays in our favour while we enjoy a drive thru the Rubicon state Forest and we get to play in the snow.

8 Vehicles

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Canning Stock Route South to North
(3 week Outback Trip)

Mon 5 - Sun 25 June, 2023

Like corrugations? Well this track has a few on its 2000 odd km length. It's not for the faint hearted, just getting to the kick off point is a long drive, then you have to get back home. Leaving Kalgoorlie we head north to Wiluna and our last fuel before Kunawarritji (Well 33).

The lower section is easy peasy. From 33 north it gets a little more interesting. Queen baths is on the list of must see as are all the wells. Do your homework on this stock route prior to even expressing your interest in the trip.
The trip will conclude in Halls Creek, so we will see Wolfe Creek crater as well. Have a holiday in the Kimberley'or high tail it back home if you have to work.

7 Vehicles