TRIP REPORTS
After the usual greetings and trip leader briefing,
it's time to take the compulsory apology photo that
will be shown at the May meeting that night.
Photo taken, it's back to the scattered parked
4WD's for a second and successful attempt at
mustering us all together.
Tony leads off heading for Lorne and Apollo Bay via
some amazing 4WD tracks in the Otway National
Park.
Some of the tracks driven include - the iconic
Gentle Annie, Moggs Creek, Garvey, Cowley, and
Goat Track.
As Tony has a personal connection to the Otway's,
we were all treated to some spectacular views
including Mariners Lookout. From the look out you
tower over the rugged southern ocean coastline
and the ever winding Great Ocean Road.
Due to rainfall a few days prior to our trip, the
tracks were quite slippery and demanding but
doable. The Otway's tracks are for ever changing,
challenging your driving skills ongoing. There is
however a plus as 1 year old Cassandra slept
peacefully thanks to the calm rocking motion while
driving through the sandy sections.
After a long but wonderful day driving plan A, B, C
& D, it was time to head to our accommodation at
'The Wonky Stables Holiday Park at Forest. This
unique Caravan / Cabin park is situated approx 20k
North West of Apollo Bay and has modern, clean
facilities, though the camp kitchen is situated
100mtrs away from our cabins.
Walid did not disappoint cooking up the most
delicious home made hamburgers featuring a
wasabi base mayonnaise. Based on the reactions
from the group, Walid will be getting many
invitations to accompany Pajero Club members on
future trips.
Ralph Longley 829
Thursday, 16 May 2019
We did a radio check and departed the caravan
park at Forrest at 9.00am travelling along
Forrest/Apollo Bay Road. We turned right into
Wild Dog Road which was a narrow, winding tree
lined road offering impressive views of the
countryside between the trees.