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BUSHNUT · 26-02-2010, 11:16 AM

If you are interested in coming along, PM or post it on the thread, the party will be limited to 8 vehicles >

For the Thursday night if coming in from the Gippsland end I would suggest coming in from Omeo ( last chance for FUEL )- Benambra . If you are not into just off the road camping there are a couple of Caravan/ camping parks at Omeo and for those coming via Wodonga - Corryong if you are not into just off the road camping there are a couple of Caravan/ camping parks at Corryong (last chance for FUEL ), there is also a good caravan park at Colac-Colac . which is at that end of the Nariel Valley.

I would propose that the trip commences near to the top of the Nariel Valley at the Scrubby Creek Track 36 degrees25'36.98"S, 147 degrees50'24.39"E. here you will have to realize that you are on sacred ground, I once lived here, the old House was burnt down a long time ago, my Auntie Barb was the Upper Nariel telephone exchange operator, across the road there are houses where the farms dairy shed used to be .

Will plot a trek over the next few weeks, whilst I spent part of my youth up in this neck of the woods, things do change, so I will refer to DSE and Parks as to current track conditions etc . Of recent times I have come up from Corryong through the Thowgla valley to Mt Pinnibar- Tom Groggin. I am interested in having a wander along what is listed incorrectly as Mrs. Ceres Spur Track on some maps - It is actually Mrs. Szerys Spur track after my Auntie Barbara, bit of a hippy from the 50's before the term was coined , she was definitely ahead of her time and she had pushed the track through in the 60's , I think it was . Auntie Barb is still alive in her 80's and drives a Pajero but nowadays lives over near Khancoban .

To those who haven't travelled up in this area before, it really is incredible country but you must be prepared for all weather conditions . A few years ago at Easter time ago we were up there and had unbelievable rain at Davies Plain hut and a slight sprinkle of snow another 50 metres in elevation yet when we left Corryong it was a mild Autumn Day .

The carrying of Recovery gear will be essential and food and supplies for 3 Nights 4 Days, there will be no shops after Benambra or Corryong .

Will post the trip notes up as soon as I have checked out what is open etc .

I guess the first thing is a list of vehicles coming so
here goes

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26-02-2010, 11:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
BUSHNUT Moderator Member no. 129 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Frankston, 3199 Posts: 2,418	Bushnuts Davies Plain Muster- EASTER 2010 If you are interested in coming along, PM or post it on the thread, the party will be limited to 8 vehicles > For the Thursday night if coming in from the Gippsland end I would suggest coming in from Omeo ( last chance for FUEL )- Benambra . If you are not into just off the road camping there are a couple of Caravan/ camping parks at Omeo and for those coming via Wodonga - Corryong if you are not into just off the road camping there are a couple of Caravan/ camping parks at Corryong (last chance for FUEL ), there is also a good caravan park at Colac-Colac . which is at that end of the Nariel Valley. I would propose that the trip commences near to the top of the Nariel Valley at the Scrubby Creek Track 36 degrees25'36.98"S, 147 degrees50'24.39"E. here you will have to realize that you are on sacred ground, I once lived here, the old House was burnt down a long time ago, my Auntie Barb was the Upper Nariel telephone exchange operator, across the road there are houses where the farms dairy shed used to be . Will plot a trek over the next few weeks, whilst I spent part of my youth up in this neck of the woods, things do change, so I will refer to DSE and Parks as to current track conditions etc . Of recent times I have come up from Corryong through the Thowgla valley to Mt Pinnibar- Tom Groggin. I am interested in having a wander along what is listed incorrectly as Mrs. Ceres Spur Track on some maps - It is actually Mrs. Szerys Spur track after my Auntie Barbara, bit of a hippy from the 50's before the term was coined , she was definitely ahead of her time and she had pushed the track through in the 60's , I think it was . Auntie Barb is still alive in her 80's and drives a Pajero but nowadays lives over near Khancoban . To those who haven't travelled up in this area before, it really is incredible country but you must be prepared for all weather conditions . A few years ago at Easter time ago we were up there and had unbelievable rain at Davies Plain hut and a slight sprinkle of snow another 50 metres in elevation yet when we left Corryong it was a mild Autumn Day . The carrying of Recovery gear will be essential and food and supplies for 3 Nights 4 Days, there will be no shops after Benambra or Corryong . Will post the trip notes up as soon as I have checked out what is open etc . I guess the first thing is a list of vehicles coming so here goes Bushnut (1) Greyghost (4) Donx (2) __________________ Sometimes it's the destination, but mostly it's the journey ! Somerville Optical 23 Eramosa Road East, Somerville 3912 5977 8455 Last edited by BUSHNUT : 15-03-2010 at 06:00 PM.