Victorian High Country

11/03/2022

Good timing

UPDATE: Haunted Stream Track open this long weekend 🙌

Due to recent rain, our crews will now undertake maintenance works on Haunted Stream Track from Tuesday 15 March.

Repair works will include fixing bog holes and strengthening stream crossings to help make the track safer for four-wheel drivers and visitors.

Visitors are urged to take care in the wet conditions - ensuring a safe and enjoyable long weekend for everyone in our state forests.

03/03/2022

Dargo River Inn Has some entertainment for the long weekend

The Dargo River Inn has all your needs for any function, group get together or retreat. We have 5 x On-Site Cabins with accommodation for up to 50 people, 20 x Powered Sites and a lovely grassed beer garden, with fire drums that overlook the idyllic Dargo countryside. It is the perfect location and....

01/03/2022

Haunted Stream repairs

We’re doing maintenance on a section of Haunted Stream Track north of Bruthen from Monday 7 March.

Repair works will include fixing bog holes and strengthening stream crossings to help make the track safer for four-wheel drivers and visitors.

The track will be closed north of Moomba Spur Track through to Dawson City Track, until further notice.

Download the More to Explore app to keep informed about road and site closures in our state forests.

Four Wheel Drive Victoria

12/02/2022

Check out the track closures for planning your trip

If you are taking a trip into our state forests, the first step occurs long before you hit the road – planning!
Road and forest closures are in place across Gippsland, as crews work to ensure public safety, our number one priority.
In the Macalister district, we want to remind visitors that the following road closures are in place and are inaccessible:

⚠️ Freestone Creek Rd - Closed at Winkie Creek Crossing - No through access between Briagolong - Stockdale Road and Bairnsdale - Dargo Road on Freestone Creek Road.
⚠️ Roberts Rd - Closed between Three Bridges Road and Insolvent Track (Entire Track)
⚠️Marathon Road Closed - North of Blanket Wood Track - No through access to Horse Yard Flat or Pinnacles Lookout

Before heading out, check to ensure your route is safe to travel: https://mapshare.vic.gov.au/webmap/publicaccess/

30/12/2021

It’s no surprise that camp spots are full, but here’s a few locations noted by DELWP in their latest post.

Holiday makers are being urged to make alternative plans in case their favourite campsite is already full.
Campsites like Woods Point in East Gippsland are already at capacity, with cars parked along the access road.
Many other camping grounds are also full, including Coopers Creek and Bruntons Bridge in West Gippsland.
People looking for a place to camp should have a backup plan ready if their preferred spot is unavailable.
If you do find a site, only camp in designated areas and make sure access roads are kept clear for emergency vehicles.

30/12/2021

Oldie, but a goodie. Hopefully get your juices flowing as we head into the New Year.

30/12/2021

One of the Victorian High Country’s most iconic tracks (Billy Goat Bluff track). Once you’ve had a walk up to the fire tower to admire the spectacular views, it’s just a stones throw to the start of this track.

29/12/2021

This little gem is not far from the fire tower at the Pinnacles in the previous post. Park the fourby and it’s just a short walk in.

29/12/2021

This weekend is gearing up to be a ripper. Especially if you head up to the Pinnacles fire tower for specks views

29/12/2021

Great little hut by the river.

29/12/2021

Hey there everyone. Unfortunately we’ve lost a great Admin for the page.
Fortunately though, the page is not shutting down. It will still be here and hopefully remain a great way to share photos, stories and information on all things VHC.

28/12/2021

This is my last post.
Message the page if you would like to help out.

No more pics of my bonnet an aerial.. haha
Thanks for liking the photos and the page..

Bye…

28/12/2021

Lake Cobbler..
Great spot to visit. And yes could possibly get here with an AWD.

Find your way to Cheshunt, grab food from the general store there, its yummy.
If you like trucks, then have a look at the table in the cafe next door, its built on a truck lift.

Head up Rose river road and turn right onto Upper Rose river road. That turns into Lake Cobbler road.
When near the top look out for the water fall to the right. But you can stop and look on the way home, just make sure your handbrake in on and working.
Then turn right and right again into Lake Cobbler.
The big puddle you can drive through carefully or walk it.
Enjoy the views the lake and life.
There is plenty of walks to do up to Mt Cobbler and to the top of the water falls.

When back at Cheshunt you can also go up to Lake William Hovel and Paradise falls. And there is heaps of wineries.

26/12/2021

Thousands of spots to bush camp in the Vic High Country, thats what we love about the place.
Some managed with fire places and lots more where you can setup camp and relax.
We love it.

25/12/2021

King Billy track.
Just go slow and trust your 4wd to creep up the log exit. Easy.

25/12/2021

24/12/2021

There are several tracks closed, like my driveway, its closed.
Make sure you check the Parks vic website, link in the comments.
Last week I had 5 tracks closed that I would have liked to have explored.

Easiest route into Wonnangatta is this one, West Buffalo track. But Zeka isnt to bad either.

Stay safe. Also make sure you enter the bush with full tanks of fuel, you never know when you have to do big diversions to drive around a fallen tree or closed track..

24/12/2021

Well this is disappointing for those wishing to explore HST

23/12/2021

Took the scenic route home and saw this lovely deer.

Pretty sure its a reindeer and ran off to get ready for the big night tonight..

21/12/2021

I moved over for another vehicle and the side of the track gaveway.. Had to get them to tow me back onto the track..
Becareful on the tracks.. this could have written off my cruiser as its a steep drop off here and that bush wouldnt have stopped me..

20/12/2021

Fred Frys Hut.
Named after Fred Hut, from the research I did by watching Russel Coight.. hahaha

Frys hut, I first visited it in 1983, yes I am old.
ATM its 4wd access only or you can walk in. Make sure you do the walk between Frys Flat and Sheepyard flat.
Both have huge camp grounds..
From here you can drive down to Mitchels flat, 4wd only and can get hard if wet, but easy medium to the slate mine. Up there is some awesome views, worth doing..

Special Note, I have memories of seeing Boris Johnson leaning out the window of Frys Hut.

19/12/2021

The crossing into Pineapple flat.
Was pretty easy last week.
So go in there and enjoy..

19/12/2021

The rock slab section on Zeka.. is now easy as..

Plenty of traction with the small amount of rain I was driving in.

18/12/2021

Squeezing under a fallen log.
King Billy Track.

17/12/2021

One of the new mountain cattle. Found this one standing around after a full day of grazing the grass near a hut. (Post that pic tomorrow.).

16/12/2021

One of my favourite tracks in the Vic High Country is the Humfrey river track.
It is NOT an easy track. You will need a well setup lifted 4wd (with bigger tyres) and good experience to complete it successfully.
And/Or go with a highly supportive group.

Its a great loop to do while staying down at Wonnangatta, takes about 3 hours, you will go through lots of rivers crossings, go up and down some steep climbs, a few mud bogs and drive though a very scenic area.

And some knarley climbs out of the river.