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Australia Day in Cobaw Forest

About this event


 

 
VERY DIFFICULT TRIP

Trip Leader - Simon Maiwald & Beckie Maiwald

 
Meet at Shell Service Station Lancefield at 9am for a 9.30am departure.  Please ensure that you fuel up here so that you have a full tank of fuel for the weekend.  We will travel to Cobaw Forest from here.

We will be doing the very difficult tracks that are now open until around 4pm. Most tracks will be challenging and not for beginners.  There will be winching.

We will then head back to the AirB&B - Deepfields Luxury Villa - 339 Boundary Road Lancefield around 5pm for check in.  There will be a fee for the accommodation which is to be paid by 12 Jan 2025 - please contact Simon or Beckie for further details and costs.  

BYO food and drinks for the weekend.  

Sunday will be doing any tracks we missed on Saturday and then head back to the AirB&B.

Monday check out of the AIrB&B is by 11am.


Terrain

Terrain will include very challenging conditions for both driver and vehicle. Will include very steep climbs and very deep ruts and bog holes. Will include tracks with large rocky conditions, might be deep mud and very technical driving conditions.



Please Note

The club requires members to comply with applicable Government COVID19 requirements current at the time of the trip.
 
 



Conditions will be more challenging if wet
Itchy Scratchy Rating 

Water Wading Depth

Bog Holes Medium depth
Possible

Standard Depth - Shallow / Medium


Mandatory equipment requirements

Mandatory Trip Requirements
Front and Rear Recovery Points
UHF 5 Watt radio fitted in car
Basic Recovery Kit -
Recovery Strap,
Dampener,
Rated Shackles
Leather Gloves
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit

Trip leaders special requirements

Aggressive A/T or Mud Terrain Tyres 
All Jeeps will need to be lifted
Rear or Front Diff Lockers
Winch and Recovery Gear mandatory
Food & Water for 2 days
**contact trip leader if you are not sure if your vehicle will meet the requirements***

Important Note for members - please ensure your vehicle is in good mechanical condition for the trip. Your vehicle should be equipped for the rating for this trip including special Trip Leader requirements (Snow Chains etc.). The Trip Leader has the right to not allow you or your vehicle to participate on the trip if trip requirements are not met. This includes COVID19 Vaccination requirements


Date and Time

Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:00 AM until Monday, January 27, 2025, 11:00 AM

Location

Shell Service Station Lancefield
74-78 Main Road
Lancefield, VIC  3435
AUS

Trip Leader(s)

Beckie Maiwald
Trip Leader

Simon Maiwald
Trip Leader

Category

Very Difficult Trip

Registration Info

Registration is closed - Event is full and Waitlist is full
Important Note for members - please ensure your vehicle is in good mechanical condition for the trip. Your vehicle should be equipped for the rating for this trip including special Trip Leader requirements (Snow Chains etc.). The Trip Leader has the right to not allow you or your vehicle to participate on the trip if trip requirements are not met. This includes COVID19 Vaccination requirements
Registration cancellations will be accepted

Capacity

7 Total Slots
Event is full
We acknowledge and respect Victorian Traditional Owners as the original custodians of Victoria’s land and waters, their unique ability to care for Country and deep spiritual connection to it. We honour Elders past, present and emerging, whose knowledge and wisdom has ensured the continuation of culture and traditional practices.