TRIP REPORTS
The first of the more challenging tracks that we
drove was - Newcombe Track, which not only was
steep but featured some very deep ruts. Another
interesting track was Coopers No.2. This amusing
track provided us all with an entertaining game
called 'Pick Up Sticks' as we all did, thus the non
stop calls over the UHF - "Just stopping to remove
another stick".
Some of the large washouts did challenge the lower
ground clearance of the Pajero with the rear LHS
plastic bumper of my Paj deciding to act as a scoop
- lifting and separating from the rest of the car.
(Sounds like a Bra Advert!)
Back to camp for a very relaxing evening with yet
another spectacular Chicken Dinner washed down
with some excellent red wine - compliments of
Walid.
Saturday 18th May
Saturday morning - 'End of the Trip' with all
participants making their own way back home.
Walid and I took a diversion into Geelong to catch
up with Shane Dunlop, a previous member of the
club.
End Notes: The Otway's is of course renowned for
it's spectacular scenery and rain forests. To the
Four Wheel Drive fraternity, the Otway's is also
famous, for the thick gluey clay mud that takes
forever to remove from your four wheel drive. I'm
surprised I haven't been fined for removing
National Park property based on the estimated 50
kilo's of mud removed from all nooks and crannies
under my Paj!
Thank you Tony for a most relaxing and enjoyable
trip in the Otway's. I would definitely recommend
this trip or, any of Tony's trips to all new members
of the club.
Ralph Longley 829