Wombat State Forest and Lerderderg State Park

Date:  26th February 2022 (Saturday)

Description:  Exploring tracks within the Lerderderg State Park & Wombat State Forest.  We will meet in Gisborne and travel south along the Bacchus Marsh- Gisborne Road to Carrolls Lane where we will commence our low range driving, commencing on  Ractliffe Track  and following various tracks through the forests to Blackwood.   . Some of the  tracks will have steep sections, some will have rocky surfaces,  some will have  rutting with bogholes and some will have creeks to cross, others will be on forest roads.  The tracks however will give  an opportunity for recently trained members to test and develop their four wheel drive driving skills and to give everyone some challenging and fun driving.

Weather:  Bring appropriate clothing and footwear to the weather on the day and if warm, bring plenty of water.

Equipment:   Vehicles are to have low range 4WD capability, good ground clearance (minimum 200mm recommended) , good all-terrain tyres (minimum 60 profile recommended) . Vehicles must be UHF radio equipped, either built in or  handheld.  Standard recovery gear is to be carried  comprising a  dampener, a rated snatch strap,  shackles and a shovel, .Drivers must have completed the RRCV Driver Training  Course. 

Trip Standard:   Medium with some hard sections due rutting of track.

Fuel:  Full tank out of Melbourne  - fuel is available  in Gisborne if required.

Duration:  1 day

Convoy limit:  8 vehicles

Meeting arrangements:     Meet at  The Jolly Miller Café, 29a Brantome Street, Gisborne ready for a 9am briefing and departure straight after. Please bring   completed personal details forms in (a) named sealed envelope (s) for all participants.  We aim to finish around 4pm at Blackwoof.

Covid 19: As club policy, all participants are required to be double dosed vaccinated with formal verification given to the trip leader prior to the trip.  Covid safe practices are to be followed

Trip Leader:  Graeme Allen 0477488434.  Do not hesitate to call for any further information or queries.