Yalwal - 6 Stager / Dusties / Treeroot

[Dieselcon]

Where --Yalwal - 6 Stager / Dusties / Treeroot
When -- 22nd 23rd 24th Feb 13 camping weekend
Meet -- Maccas @ South Nowra,
Time -- all weekend
Grade -- A Grade 6 Stager; B+ Grade Dusties/treeroot; C+ Grade Monkeygum

Requirements -- recovery points Front/Rear, Lockers F & R, +31" tyres (+33 for 6 Stager), +2" lift, recovery gear, radio, food/drink of choice, camera.
6Stager is limited to 6 Plus Leader, but assistants and extra navigators welcome :)

6 stager (& Dusties , Treeroot) will be cancelled if it has rain recently, however MonkeyGum and Wombat Flats will proceed rain or shine :p.

Further info contact ---Jose 0402 400 408

1 Dieselcon - JKU
2
3 El Presidente - XJ
4 Hunno - ZJ
5 Stefan - TJ
6 DLE068 - JK
7 Kiwi Kev -JKU
8 Skizzi -JKU
9 DK -TJ
10 Redruby -JK
11 Miraz - JK streeeeeetch
12 SteveC - JKU
13 Steven.Boyd - TJ
14 Rhino JKU
15 Ian C - JKU


Extended list definitely camping and splitting groups
6 stager (and Monkey gum) run will be on the saturday
Treeroot and dusties on Sunday..
Packed and on our way home by 1500.....:)


Cheers

Jose

[georgesadlik]

Yes please :pirate: Pending completion of truck build which is scheduled for mid late Jan 2013.

Cheers George

[Wolfe]

Yes please I may be free by then

[Hunno]

Yep !!! .

[5teve]

me too
stefan

[shefy]

Yes please, thanks.

[SKIZZI]

Yes for sure except if you plan it on feb17 :-/

[rupicon]

Love to come

[redrubi]

Work permitting!! YES Please:eagerness:

[Miraz]

Stick me down as a reserve....

[D.K.]

Reserves List please. If its a camping weekend we could split into 2 groups and do different tracks on different days.

[jbrad]

Put my name in Jose. Its a while away and with a new job by then I cant be certain of weekend work. Would love to go though!

[SKIZZI]

awesome...

cant wait :)

do you really mean friday 22nd of feb and saturday 23rd of feb?

[Greg D]

Jose, please add me and my TJ to the list.
Greg

[Dieselcon]

Updated OP.... camping and Dates

Playing with new Computer so compiled this video of a few outings to Yalwal... 6 stager not included..will collect footage in December ;)

http://youtu.be/64TALgJzOEc
Cheers
Jose

[Dieselcon]

Skizzi include Sunday.... we might go up on the friday after work ;)

[SKIZZI]

That's what I'm thinking too. Get there Friday evening... Come back Sunday night. I'm there :)

[Steve F]

Put me down to if there is still room, I'll have to confirm when it gets closer though, depends if I sort out a few Jeep issues over Christmas or not.

Cheers
Steve

[AV8]

Yeah, we wanna come too but she needs some roids :highly_amused:and grow some legs firstly.. We might come along to take some photos & videos for the club. Just spectating & camping would be fun too.

[Hunno]

Yeah, we wanna come too but she needs some roids :highly_amused:and grow some legs firstly.. We might come along to take some photos & videos for the club. Just spectating & camping would be fun too.
I think that's a great idea for anyone who's car comes up a little short or doesn't want wheel that hard.

[Steven.Boyd]

I have only ever seen videos of the area but i am sure there are trails that are a little tamer for the less modded jeeps.

if we do split up into groups I would be keen to come down

Don't think the TJ is up for A grade just yet

[Dieselcon]

Looks like a weekend at Yalwal :)....... The tame tracks are everywhere;)......For those that want to venture down for an easy weekend Monkey gum is alot of fun as is the powerlines.... Kev and I have taken standard Lux's up this trial (with difficulty) so a standard jeep in the dry will get up there no problems (spotter required). Camping and chewing the fat around a camp fire is always a great way of finishing off the day.
There is also Casias FT which is great aswell. If there are two many of us I can always contact a few local mates to lead trips around the Nowra area...(obviously not in Jeeps)


Dont shy away from a great weekend... We can accommodate for all....

[ian C]

yes please

[ick72]

I could be up for this don't want to over push the kj just yet

[georgesadlik]

Just read the updated first post. This sounds like a great weekend. One way or another i'm locked in !

[Rhino]

count me in please Jose :encouragement:

[Wolfe]

This sounds great Jose, where will we be camping? This will be my first trip since Jambo should have earned enough brownie points by then ........I hope. :highly_amused:

[AV8]

As a suggestion, Yalwal camping area looks alright, next to Danjera Dam. Then again, I haven't been there, so what would I know.:eek-new:.only looked at some photos on google.

[Dieselcon]

Yep a few spots to camp...wombat flats, Yalwal dam..coolendal ($$ but absolutely awesome place on the shoalhaven river ) and Grady's($$)

1770
1771


http://www.coolendel.com.au/index.html


Which ever site..... it's gonna be a jeep Affair. Lol

[SKIZZI]

do any of them have a toilet? will definately be asked by the boss of me ;)

[Dieselcon]

Hot showers/nice toilets/laundry/BBQ area at coolendal

Drop Toilet at Yalwal camping ground.

Trees at wombat flats

[Miraz]

Haven't been to Coolendal for years...it's a lovely spot

[DLE068]

Mini Jambo. Would love come. Please put me on the list.

[AV8]

:highly_amused: A new photo for the homepage perhaps..
"Mini Jambo 2013" !

[hmr73]

I will put it in the Diary.
Cheers

[Steven.Boyd]

Has a camping area been confirmed yet ?

What facilities will it have as I have been asked by my partner

Pumped to get back out on the tracks in 2013

[ick72]

A lot of this area has been effect from the fires not sure how long before camping areas will be open again

[Dieselcon]

i will confirm the state of coolendal since the fires once i return from my SA trip .
but it has everything and showers and toilets......

[SKIZZI]

Can't wait Jose :)

[jbrad]

Confirmed. I'm working, I'm out.

[ick72]

Is this still on?

[shefy]

Won't be attending, appologies.

[Dieselcon]

two of the tracks have been wiped out... Wombat Steps and tree root

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZyGNaHeBYWc#!

I'll be doing some reccies over the the next few weeks to ensure the other tracks are still Open and challenging.

Since wombat camping ground is easy to get too Im thinking taking my pop top caravan in there instead of Coolendel.

[Rhino]

two of the tracks have been wiped out... Wombat Steps and tree root

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZyGNaHeBYWc#!

I'll be doing some reccies over the the next few weeks to ensure the other tracks are still Open and challenging.

Since wombat camping ground is easy to get too Im thinking taking my pop top caravan in there instead of Coolendel.

if you want some company on the reccie I'm always keen for a wheel

[Wolfe]

Where is this part Jose?

It will still be fun to get away on this weekend and just kickback I'm really looking forward to it.

[ick72]

I could be in on the recce too if needed

[Hunno]

Where is this part Jose?

It will still be fun to get away on this weekend and just kickback I'm really looking forward to it.

I'm just looking forward to the same Wolfe. A bit of kayaking with Harmony & great company. I unfortunately will not even have a 4wd with me.

[Wolfe]

And our two mates jack and jim

[Dieselcon]

Where --Yalwal - 6 Stager / Dusties / Treeroot
When -- 22nd 23rd 24th Feb 13 camping weekend
Meet -- Maccas @ South Nowra, or Coolendal - http://coolendel.com.au
Time -- all weekend
Grade -- A >6 Stager; B+ > Rock Garden/Waterfall/Dusties/treeroot loop; C+ > Monkeygum/treeroot

Requirements -- recovery points Front/Rear, Lockers F & R, +31" tyres (+33" for 6 Stager), +2" lift, recovery gear, radio, food/drink of choice, camera.
6Stager is limited to 6 Plus Leader, but assistants and extra navigators welcome :)

I will cancel Hard tracks if the rain continues past next weekend, however MonkeyGum and Wombat Flats and (new) Treeroot will proceed with Consultation.........

Further info contact ---Jose 0402 400 408

Extended list definitely camping and splitting groups
6 stager (and Monkey gum) run will be on the saturday
Treeroot and dusties on Sunday..
Packed and on our way home by 1500.....:)

Since we have families coming Coolendel is the place to be....http://coolendel.com.au


Cheers

Jose

[Wolfe]

do we need to book camping and are we meeting up on friday Arfo?

[Wolfe]

We should also have a night run (something easy on friday night)

[Dieselcon]

I Like it.. yep its on the list

[AV8]

Scored some leave on that weekend, so we will definitely will be coming along.

Please book us and lock it in Jose.

Cheers

Sal & Syl. ;)

[AV8]

Coolendel FAQs


Is there a shop at Coolendel?
Yes. We have a kiosk at the office which sells basic food and camping supplies such as ice, bread, milk, firewood, gas, and chocolate of course!

Does Coolendel have bathroom facilities?
Yes. Our amenities blocks have flush toilets and hot showers. We also have a laundry for hand washing, a baby change table, and facilities for the disabled.

Can we have an open camp fire?
Yes. Camp fires are allowed, except during a Total Fire Ban. Coolendel sells firewood…and marshmallows!

Do you have powered camp sites?
No. We do not have powered camp sites. But we proudly power our facilities with solar energy! We can provide electricity for special requirements (medical needs).

Should we make a booking for camping?
Yes please. Phone Coolendel on 02 4421 4586 to book. Advance payment is only required for Easter and October long weekends.

Can we reserve a camp site?
No. We do not have designated camp sites. First in, best dressed!

Can we bring our dog?
Sorry, no pets! Coolendel is a nature reserve with loads of native wildlife that we want to protect.

Will I be able to use my mobile phone?
Your mobile phone is not likely to work at Coolendel. We have a public phone that only accepts phone cards. You can buy these at our kiosk.

Are there noise restrictions?
Coolendel is a family camping destination. We ask that music is turned off and noise is kept to a minimum after 10.30pm so that everyone can enjoy their getaway. Motorbikes and generators are not allowed in the park.

Do I need a 4WD to get to Coolendel?
No. The road to Coolendel is suitable for any vehicle as long as you can deal with bends, bumps and a little dust. About 11kms of the road is unsurfaced, however that doesn’t stop our campers arriving in anything from a Mini Cooper to a bus. Just slow down and enjoy the scenery!

[ick72]

Sorry but looks like we have to stay home that week so can not attend

[SKIZZI]

Jose. I'm in for camping but out for wheeling. Broke my leg and won't be out of cast by then :( bugger

[Wolfe]

I've booked for 25 people under Sydney jeep club pay as you enter. Starting from Friday night

[Dieselcon]

Come camping, hunno is also wheeless but is still rocking on with us...will be heaps to do and Chewing the fat around the camp fire is something we should all do more often. Will be a great weekend even without wheeling. :)

[Hunno]

OK

Convoys???????

Whos going when?..

[Wolfe]

Depending how work is I'm planning on leaving Friday arvo

[Steven.Boyd]

I am deciding weather to head down after work on Friday or really early Saturday morning Just depends on work

Not really sure where it is

Really looking forward to getting out as the jeep as sat in the garage all year

[Greg D]

Unfortunately, I am only arriving back from Japan on the weekend, so I am out for this trip.
Have fun,
Greg

[Steven.Boyd]

Just picked up the new swag for the weekend.

Looking forward to getting out on the trails again

Who is heading down Friday Afternoon? No Idea how to get there

[AV8]

Not going to Ukraine :hororr:, so I think we'll head out down on Friday.:highly_amused:

What time are you planning to go? Do let us know so we can adjust our prep accordingly.

Directions (http://coolendel.com.au/gettingthere.html)

sal & Syl.

[Wolfe]

Just picked up the new swag for the weekend.

Looking forward to getting out on the trails again

Who is heading down Friday Afternoon? No Idea how to get there


Not going to Ukraine :hororr:, so I think we'll head out down on Friday.:highly_amused:

What time are you planning to go? Do let us know so we can adjust our prep accordingly.

Directions (http://coolendel.com.au/gettingthere.html)

sal & Syl.

I'd like to leave around lunch time Friday if possible at least by 2.30 at absolute outside. What if we aimed for sutherland maccas around 1.00 ?

[AV8]

GDay Wolfe,

We're happy with 1pm at SUTHERLAND. Barring any negative changes we'll be there for some ice cream after the long way down from The Hills. :joyous:

At present we plan to do some kayaking, fishing, videoing and offroading some C grade trails. I'll just video and take pics of everyone else tackling the A and Widow Maker stuff.

Steve B, time suitable 4 u ?

Cheers

[Steven.Boyd]

Just need to see what time I can get out of work but should be good

[Wolfe]

GDay Wolfe,

We're happy with 1pm at SUTHERLAND. Barring any negative changes we'll be there for some ice cream after the long way down from The Hills. :joyous:

At present we plan to do some kayaking, fishing, videoing and offroading some C grade trails. I'll just video and take pics of everyone else tackling the A and Widow Maker stuff.

Steve B, time suitable 4 u ?

Cheers
Sounds great, I think a relaxing weekend kicking back sounds just what the doctor ordered :smile-new:

[5teve]

can i bring some non sjc friends? i have couple of mates that would like to tag along.
stefan

[Steven.Boyd]

I'd like to leave around lunch time Friday if possible at least by 2.30 at absolute outside. What if we aimed for sutherland maccas around 1.00 ?

Have got the Friday off work so 1pm works for me.

Cant wait

[Hunno]

can i bring some non sjc friends? i have couple of mates that would like to tag along.
stefan
Not a problem.

[Wolfe]

Not a problem.
Must bring vodka. :hopelessness: :highly_amused: :sleeping:

[SteveC]

Is it too late to join? If so, what does one need to bring please?

[Steven.Boyd]

Is it too late to join? If so, what does one need to bring please?

It will be a good weekend. camping and wheeling you should come.

I am heading down friday afternoon you should convoy with us

[SteveC]

10 - 4 BIG buddy.......... or is that ducky?

what do I need to bring?

[Steven.Boyd]

We are staying at coolendel

http://www.coolendel.com.au/

[ick72]

Sleeping gear , food drink clothes and petrol

[Steven.Boyd]

Don't forget the BEER and be prepared to talk crap around a camp fire

[AV8]

Star Charts, ISS, Sat Finder... Satays, Cigars..

[Dieselcon]

Balls...lol

[Dieselcon]

We will be heading Friday at 5 pm or so.
Yes Excited for camping again.

[Wolfe]

Marshmallows, gentlemen jack, brown brothers port, salmon pate, Waterford crackers and lots of bacon, you cant go wrong with bacon. And a towel, don't go anywhere without a towel.

[Steve F]

I'm out, the XJ has some gearbox issues at the moment, pretty sure it just needs the oil changed and the solenoid for 1st/2nd cleaned or replaced but I wont have the time to do it before next weekend.

Already took my name off the list.

Cheers
Steve

[AV8]

Marshmallows, gentlemen jack, brown brothers port, salmon pate, Waterford crackers and lots of bacon, you cant go wrong with bacon. And a towel, don't go anywhere without a towel.

Walking around and sitting by the campfire with a towel... (Will delete that picture in my mind) :joyous::joyous:.

Hugh Hefner prefers the robe....:drunk:

[Wooders]

Walking around and sitting by the campfire with a towel... (Will delete that picture in my mind) :joyous::joyous:.

Hugh Hefner prefers the robe....:drunk:

interesting you chose towel and not the marshmallows what does that say

[georgesadlik]

I start my build on the truck next Saturday so i'm definately out for this one. Have a great weekend people !

[AV8]

Yeah, yeah...:highly_amused: :highly_amused:...

I suppose I'll bring the pink towel and robe for El Presidente.

Who's bringin the pink track suit / Lycra / Spandex ?

[redrubi]

Not sure I can make it!
However I did find the "PINK GNOME PANTS" in the gararge the other day!!2034

Cheers

Andy:pirate:

[Wolfe]

Not sure I can make it!
However I did find the "PINK GNOME PANTS" in the gararge the other day!!2034

Cheers

Andy:pirate:
the rare Rydal gnome

[Dieselcon]

Could be out for camping.. Due to work...errrghhh.
Looks like I'll be required on call Fri N/S so will be there Saturday. Will have confirmation later this week.
Cheers Jose

[5teve]

hi guys
i can't make it on friday. but i'll come down on saturday morning and stay over night.
what time are yous going to leave the camp? i know it's going to depend on weather, if it's going to be cold over night you will have to compensate with drinks...
can you give me a rough idea. thanks stefan

[Steven.Boyd]

Who is meeting at Sutherland maccas at 1pm for the friday convoy ?

Just so we don't leave any one behind

[SteveC]

They are expecting showers Friday and storms/wind/rain Saturday with max 22. Make sure you rug up and have wet weather gear

[Hunno]

Who ever gets down there first should look at setting up as close to the large shelter as possible. Then we will have easy access if the weather turns.

[Steven.Boyd]

Wolfe, SteveC, AV8 and myself are heading down friday afternoon so will sort the best spot

[AV8]

Sorry guys, we're diverting due weather. Looks like the Low is heading our way from Qld.

We're away next week and very time poor to look after wet & muddy tarps, tents and stuff. Had enuff of mouldy cr#p for now:indecisiveness:

Apologies to all. :worked_till_5am:

[Dieselcon]

Yep rain is on its way but I'm confident that Nowra will miss the heavy rain......well I hope so...I'm sure....lol....

[Wolfe]

I'll bring the club tarp can any can anyone bring another tarp so then we will have a big shelted area

[SteveC]

I have a small tarp if that will help

[Dieselcon]

All Good for Tomorrow .... yippee........

[SteveC]

I'm set for 11am too.

[stevet]

Rain is predicted until Sunday evening for the local area........... TREAD LIGHTLY folk's..............

[D.K.]

Im out. Got to finish an urgent freelance job. Have a great time and look after the tracks.

[Rhino]

Hey guys,

Planning on leaving sydney at 6am to be at Coolendel around 830. If its as predicted 300mm of rain on north coast arrives in sydney when im leaving I might wait the day out and come down on sat night and Sunday drive.

Ill send a text and post on the forum what unfolds..

Rhino

[Hunno]

Yes. People are already there

[DLE068]

Someone please post up directions from Nowra. Never been down that way before am leaving around lunch time if anyone is going tomorrow.

[ick72]

i have a book here with mapping you can borrow since your just around the corner

[Miraz]

Went down for a Day trip....missed you at the camp, so I spent the afternoon pulling Toyota's out of the powerline track (6 of them)....would be good to go back when it is drier!

[AV8]

We had a play at Rydal-Mt Walker today.

Started out at around 10am leaving Castle Hill. Stopped by the corner bakery at Blackheath for some great Apple turnovers and a double espresso to get the day going. Then on the way to a lazy sightseeing drive to Lithgow, we passed by a rather large downed branch which blocked the street. Took out the mini chainsaw and had a SES style play. Got it cleared for traffic in 15 mins... What we do for fun.:hurt:

After all that, lunch at a wonderful place you guys prolly know about: Secret Creek Cafe... Bl00dy awesome tucker. Great spot to take the Missus / partner / girl / boy / friend to.

Then off to Rydal..brought back some fond memories of Jambo. The trails weren't very slippery and Coxs Creek was fine to cross. It's kinda nice to take offroading a wee bit slowly and solidify the learning at one's own pace. Great fun overall, interspersed with hair raising and heart pounding moments. She's only sporting 29" STTs.

Also met Kathy from Werribee Trail Rides. Wolfe, she can't get on the forum and asking for help to sort out her access please. If you could reset her account or call her, that would be fantastico. :encouragement:

Overniting at Jenolan Caves House for a Yerranderie, Bindook Highlands, Wombeyan Caves, Mittagong, The Oaks, Penrith, C Hill tomoz.

I'm sure you guys had fun @ Yalwal. Hope to read up on it soon.!!

p/s: raining all day here but nothing heavy. Alles Gut

[SteveC]

Great time at Nowra. Plenty of rain but fun filled tracks. I came back late Saturday night as I needed to come home early .
The rain did not "dampen" hahah the enthusiasm. One of the better wheeling days I've had.
Only 5 groups, Stuart, Jose, Steve Boyd and Chris plus me came but great leading from Jose, especially loved Monkey Gum. Heaps of water but traction was remarkable good. At least my tent was dry even sitting in a lake....
Must do again
Steve

[Wolfe]

Yep great time, thanks Jose. It bucketted down last night but I was lucky enough to share Jose's camper trailer for a relatively dry night.

[redrubi]

BROMANCE?????:very_drunk:

[rupicon]

Well done you guys are hard core

[SteveC]

Can young Nathan post some images or DVD, I'm sure he caught a few good shots....

[Steven.Boyd]

Sorry I only took a few images. Was to busy having fun driving

203920402041

It was a great weekend away with some great tracks and challenges with all the rain.

Have to get back down there and do monkey gum again

[SteveC]

They're great shots Steven, especially Wolfe's one

[Steven.Boyd]

Thanks Steve. Should have taken more but as you know it was to much fun behind the wheel to get out and take photos

[shefy]

Thanks Steve. Should have taken more but as you know it was to much fun behind the wheel to get out and take photos

And much drier too by the looks of it .......:highly_amused:
Looks like you had a great time out there, I'm sorry I missed this one....:grief: Can't wait for the Wattagans

[Dieselcon]

Sorry its taken so long to post this up....Due to the wet nature of the trip I didnt get much videoing as I would normally... This is the only spot we videoed. I was again a great weekend away with you guys.. Many thanks to all Who rocked up and tuffed it out with the weather.....

Not much wheeling in this vid but Still worth a look..


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJQlI2Iikro&feature=share&list=UUWHf6DDBrC w1raDtx4UDsiw

Cheers

Jose

[SteveC]

Nice VID J!

[georgesadlik]

The Peacock eyeing out the 'other' Peacock in the Jeep is hillarious !