TRIP: Cabbage Tree Lane - 4th December [Archive]

BenC

10-09-04, 02:40 PM

Trip: Cabbage Tree Lane
Leader: Ben
Meeting Point: Richmond Maccas
Meeting Time: 10.00AM
Grade: C+ with B options

Please register your interest here or with me directly (0438 125000) so I knows who's going.

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I was thinking of running a cabbage tree lane trip towards the end of November. Is there any interest in such a trip?

It would be C+/B with B+ options.

Jeepa

16-09-04, 12:08 PM

Put it into the calender and see what happens. I know I would, but is the place still open???

BenC

16-09-04, 01:07 PM

I'll need to check it out before we go there to make sure it's still open. I'm pretty sure it's still open.

Can you put a trip in the club mag for Saturday 4th December, with me as the Contact. Meeting point Richmond Maccas at 10am.

Was going to do it in November, but we've already got 1 Menai cleanup, a Menai night drive and 2 competitions that month, so it might be a bit busy.

Antz

16-09-04, 03:27 PM

I will be driving right past Cabbage Tree Lane tomorrow, will check it out and report back.

Jeepa

16-09-04, 03:58 PM

Yeh but email me these also as I won't always be online on the board and if I miss it it won't go in.

Dorzun

22-09-04, 12:30 PM

I will be driving right past Cabbage Tree Lane tomorrow, will check it out and report back.

did you discover anything?

wiz

22-09-04, 01:16 PM

put me down as starter for this :D

Antz

22-09-04, 03:33 PM

Everything is as it was when I was last there about 12 months ago. The track to the lookout at the end of the main track still has a gate on it, but everywhere else is open.

BenC

07-10-04, 12:31 PM

Interest so far:

myself
Wiz
Antz
Steve F
Overlander
Jetty

overlander

08-10-04, 01:02 PM

ben, disregard my pm.. i've found the trip details here... :D

Jaffas

09-10-04, 10:01 PM

Yep, count me in

TheBeast

12-10-04, 09:59 PM

Maddog

I'd love to go but working that weekend :cry:

Could someone give me the address so I can go for a looksee :roll:

Thanks

Jaffas

14-10-04, 12:42 PM

aahhhh.... going to have to bale on this one. Just realised this is the weekend I was planning to be in Melb.

:(

TheBeast

19-10-04, 07:36 PM

Address please I want a looksee :wink:

wiz

20-10-04, 12:42 AM

you already have it :roll:

sir_camel

20-10-04, 11:37 PM

Just read this thread on outerlimits. I know its not the first time this has been mentioned but take a read. Might be worth someone having a looksee.

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modules/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=28761

BenC

21-10-04, 09:30 AM

Antz checked it out recently and it's still open. We'll check again the weekend before the trip :)

sir_camel

21-10-04, 10:01 AM

Well if its open and i am available looking forwaqrd to it. Will confirm later.

TheBeast

21-10-04, 03:53 PM

Wiz,

What do you mean I already have it :?: , please explane :?

Antz

21-10-04, 06:05 PM

Cabbage Tree Lane is at the end of Cabbage Tree Lane, Nth Richmond

Jetty

22-10-04, 06:42 PM

Ben, put me in on this one if not full yet.

I've already cut the video from the last SJC trip to this place. not a bad footage. Just need to burn to DVDs now to share.

TheBeast

24-10-04, 10:58 AM

Thanks Antz, now I have the address :lol:

BenC

24-11-04, 10:51 AM

OK here's the list of people I've got for Cabbage Tree Lane, 4th December.

Ben
Wiz
Antz
Steve F
Jetty
Chris P
Mark L
Hunter

Does anyone live near the area that can do a quick check to ensure it hasn't been gated off or anything since the last check?

Is anyone else interested that hasn't replied or let me know? I probably have room for 2 more vehicles.

Cpage66

24-11-04, 11:35 AM

How would the Grand go out there...lifted a little with no lockers and 31"s???
Good bypasses???

BenC

24-11-04, 11:54 AM

There are 2 tracks there, one is unsuitable for you, but it's only a short down and back type thing where non-drivers can watch from the top.

The second track is probably suitable for you, but may be tough going in a couple of spots. My Dad took his WJ most of the way down it when it was stock.

If you're willing to drive/try it, you're welcome to come.

overlander

24-11-04, 12:01 PM

sorry, Ben, count me out on this one, jeep's not ready and I'm working now too...

Cpage66

24-11-04, 12:18 PM

Yeah Ben...Count us in. I'm antsy to go ride somewhere and I can't make the Watagans run this weekend.

sir_camel

25-11-04, 07:09 PM

Put me down too Ben. Got a gig that night tho so i can't be there all arvo.

Hunter

25-11-04, 09:56 PM

Would like to go Ben, but will see how my winch performs this weekend 1st. :P

chrispy

25-11-04, 10:18 PM

Uhmm... fellas....

There was mention today on Overlander that CTL has officially closed down as of today. Yalwal also closes as of December 1st.

You might want to call the NPWS before you go and just have to come back.... :(

http://forums.overlander.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=21087

Cpage66

25-11-04, 11:52 PM

Now I've got the s#@ts... :evil:

sir_camel

26-11-04, 12:00 AM

Yea very bad news. Once again a few wankers screwing it up for everyone else. Hopefully some arrangement can be made with clubs to get access. We can dream

BenC

26-11-04, 09:53 AM

AussieCJ7

26-11-04, 10:59 AM

From the NSW 4 wheel drive association website

"? Cabbagetree Lane & Waterboard Track, Grose Vale - Feb 04.

NPWS now manage much of the land at the end of Cabbagetree Lane and have closed some of the tracks in the area.

The main track to Avoca Gap lookout (main lookout) is now closed with a car park constructed about 200m from the lookout.

The track to the Lower Lookout is closed to vehicles at the turnoff from the Waterboard Track, and many of the side tracks off the Waterboard Track are closed.
On 15 Feb 04 the Waterboard Track was still open to the river, but I do not know the land manager's intention for this track.

Det Voges
Back to top"

http://nsw.4wd.org.au/cms/modules.php?op=modload&name=FAQ&file=index&myfaq=yes&id_cat=6&categories=Closed+Tracks&parent_id=4#7

PS this is a good start of a website to dispel the myths of which track are cloased and includes a listof tracks under risk of closer

BenC

26-11-04, 11:03 AM

Thanks Dave..

I know where that closure is. If that's all that they're talking about, then we should still be fine to use the trail down tot he river, and the small B grade trail just before that.

A reccie would still be nice though.

chrispy

26-11-04, 11:11 AM

Ahh, Chrispy the bearer of bad news.

Is there any chance someone from a nearby area can check this out and confirm it's been locked off? I've heard too many times of tracks being reported 'closed' on forums, or through groups of people and it turning out that they're still open.

Don't want to cancel a trip if we're not absolutely sure.

Ben - I'm not... I'm really not trying to rain on your parade. I'm just offering you guys the courtesy of reporting something I heard - for your benefit.

I'd still get the latest news from the rangers who look after the place, as that website data looks a tad old. Feb '04 was over nine months ago.....

Antz

26-11-04, 12:35 PM

I read that on the NSW 4 wheel drive association website ages ago, last time I was out that way (few months ago) the two tracks down to the river were still open.

I know someone who lives 10mins from Cabagge Tree and I'm in the area often. I will find out if anything has changed.

Hunter

29-11-04, 10:28 AM

Will go for it then since it might be the last one. Count me in Ben 8)

BenC

29-11-04, 09:08 PM

Here's the list to date:

Ben
Wiz
Antz
Steve F
Jetty
Chris P
Sir Camel
Hunter

We just need to check the track is still open. I'll talk to my Navi tomorrow, he lives near there and might be able to check it for us.

Make sure you all check back here to see any updates on the trip before going.

One other thing, if I can't make it to this trip, is Antz or Wiz OK to run it? I have to have a look over my truck and make sure it's OK from Woodpecker.

Antz

29-11-04, 10:22 PM

I don't mind running it, but from all indication it has finally been shut. I might go have a looksee tommorrow.

BenC

30-11-04, 10:06 AM

OK let me know.

TIGGER

30-11-04, 02:13 PM

damn - i was just near there this morning, didnt think to go and check!

Would love to come but i have a xmas party on that arvo 8)

BenC

30-11-04, 02:41 PM

OK I'm definately out for this one. Going to spend Saturday in the workshop. So if the track is open, Antz will be your shiny new trip leader.

Steve F

01-12-04, 09:29 AM

I'm not going to be able to make this one eithier now, after over 10,000km in the last month the XJ really needs a freshen up and Saturday is my only chance to service it.

Cheers
Steve

Antz

01-12-04, 11:26 AM

Went and had a look at Cabbage Tree this morning.

I didnt check everywhere, but there appears to be no new gates or signs. The gate on the track to the river is still open.

Unless we hear differently, the trip will still be on. If I am leading, I would prefer meeting at Richmond McDonalds at 11am

Updated attendence list

Antz
Chris P
Sir Camel
Hunter
Chris & Jenny

Hunter

01-12-04, 11:53 AM

Yeah it's ok to me.

sir_camel

01-12-04, 12:09 PM

yea i guess its ok later. But i really dont wanna be oiut there heaps late. Would it be worth calling the ranger to check??? Just worried about bad publicity if we r doing the wrong thing

wiz

01-12-04, 01:03 PM

i may have to bail on this trip :cry: ...
need to get some brake issues sorted with my heep :x, hopefully by weeks end :roll:

Antz ... can you PM your number so that i can confirm with you on friday or sat if i'll be there or not :wink:

chrispy

02-12-04, 02:51 PM

Has someone called the local ranger - just to protect us from any scandalous backfire?

If so, count Jenny and I in as well... :)

Still meeting at Maccas in Richmond at 11:00am?

Cheers
Chris

Jetty

03-12-04, 01:19 PM

Antz, please count me out. I thought I'll not risk my 3pm appointment tomorrow as I have to travel a little bit.

Have a safe fun all who's going.

sir_camel

04-12-04, 04:51 PM

Nice drive guys (short for some). Fill me in on what i missed out on after i left when you get home. Love that crossmember Chrispy!!!

chrispy

05-12-04, 12:10 AM

hehe... damn crossmember! This car need a serious lift - that's for sure. 2" would see it over more obstacles more cleanly. Going the advertised line might be better still :?

After you left Mark, it went UP the same stuff we came down pretty well - no hangups.

Anyways - thanks all! Great day! I'm glad we were able to drive it before it's shut - which I think we can safely assume it is now. That ranger was non too pleased.... even though he let us through without a fine.