| Trip Name |
September Border track trip |
| Trip Organiser(s) |
Paul cooper and Fiona Hendry |
| Phone or mobile |
0439565102 |
| Email |
fhe53849@bigpond.net.au |
| Start Location |
Bridgewater service station |
| Start Date |
20 Sep 2019 |
| Start Time |
05:00 PM |
| Finish Location |
Bridgewater service station |
| Finish Date |
24 Sep 2019 |
| Approximate Finish Time |
05:00 PM |
Description of Trip
Friday 20th September
Bridgewater to O.T.I.T camp ground (dry weather only)
Saturday 21st September
O.T.I.T camp ground to Big Billy Bore camp ground,
Purra track, Milmed rock track, Pella track, Chinamans well track, Nhill, Murrayville track (114km)
Sunday 22nd September
Big Billy Bore to Fire break bush camp
Delisio track, Big K lookout, Big dune track, White Springs track, Cactus Bore track, Coburns track, fire break track (74km)
Monday 23rd September
Fire break bush camp to Red Bluff camp ground
Fire break track, Border track (60km)
Tuesday 24th September
Red Bluff camp ground to Bridgewater/Bendigo
Red Bluff camp ground to Nhill Lunch/Fuel stop (105km) Then Nhill to Bridgewater/Bendigo (244km/280km) |
| Trip Difficulty (refer to Trip and Track Difficulty) |
Medium |
| Approximate Distance (km) |
850 |
| Fuel Availability |
Rainbow and Nhill |
| Vehicle Requirements |
Recovery points, 4wd with low range, all terrain tyres, winch, diff locks (optional) |
| Equipment |
Basic recovery kit, air compressor, first aid kit, long handle shovel, sand flag, recovery boards |
| Convoy Limit |
12 |
| Camping style |
Moving Camp |
Camping Details
Moving camp,(unsuitable for campers,caravans and trailers) |
| Provisions |
Camping equipment, clothing, supplies, food and water for 5 days |
| Camping fees or permits |
Yes for the border track only |
