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High Country Adventure - Part 2

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DIFFICULT TRIP

Trip Leader -Simon Maiwald & Beckie Maiwald

High Country Adventure - Part 2
**Priority will be given to those who have registered for Part 1**

Meet at Licola Caravan Park at 8.30am for a 9.00am departure.  Please ensure that you fill up and you may need a jerry can as well as there will be no fuel until we arrive at Dargo on Tuesday. 

If you plan to do this part of the trip only, there is accommodation at the Licola Caravan Park if you wish to come up on Sunday night.

We will leave Licola and head towards Howitt Hut.  There will be a few river crossings to get to Howitt Hut.  There is a drop toilet here.

From Howitt Hut we will head to Wonnangatta and stay the night at Wonnangatta Station.  There are drop toilets here and campsites.

On Sunday we will make our way down to Dargo along the tracks along the river.  There will be water crossings.

The trip will end at Dargo.



Please ensure that you pack enough food and water for the 2 days as well as camping gear.  Warm Clothing as the weather can change in the High Country overnight.  A Change of clothes.


Please Note

The club requires members to comply with applicable Government COVID19 requirements cutrrent 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  Non Wrangler JL or JK will need more clearance (Lift or Tyres)
Snorkle or Wade Sheet 
Enough Fuel for 2 days
Food and water for 2 days
Camping Equipment



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

Monday, February 10, 2025, 8:30 AM until Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 5:00 PM

Location

Licola Caravan Park
14 Jamieson-Licola Rd
Licola, VIC  3858
AUS

Trip Leader(s)

Beckie Maiwald
Trip Leader

Simon Maiwald
Trip Leader

Category

Difficult Trip

Registration Info

Registration is required
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. The Trip Leader has the right to not allow you or your vehicle to participate on the trip if trip requirements are not met.
Registration cancellations will be accepted

Capacity

10 Total Slots
4 Available Slot(s)
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.