Circuit road....which way?

[gooddog]

Hi all...need someone familiar with the circuit road around Mt Sterling.
From telephone box junction to speculation road....which is the best way...the north or south road? (distance, condition of road, corners and timeframe all being factors)

cheers
gooddog

[mns488]

Hi,

left goes to craigs i think amongst some other tracks then onto binderee

right is i think a quicker way to binderee.

but it has been a while for me.

[sschmez]

six of one and about a half dozen of the other.......

the northern half is probably the better road but because of this it likely gets more traffic (hazard in itself on that type of road) and can be in worse condition. (corrugations etc.)

Can't really give you travel times for both halves without going back through my track logs but I'm never in a hurry when I'm up there and often choose on a whim.

Toss a coin at Telephone box junction and if your returning that way go the other one for a change of scenery on the way back.

Stevo

[disco spargs]

better be quick the tracks close next week for the winter. i've done all the ways. but the most fun is stright over stirling over the summit!!! better 4wding :)

[gooddog]

thanks guys.....i guess we'll decide when we get there...

[hiline]

head to the right at the junction

i find the road is alot better and not as busy...

[Signal1]

Heading to Pikes Flat on Friday which I think is on 16 Mile Jeep Tk south of Bindaree Flat. Parks said if we ask nicely we'll get through the toll gate at Mirimbah free to take the Circuit Rd. When speaking with Mt Buller Cust Service line, she states once staff are at the gate on Friday (late morning) you'll be charged the normal entry fee - $35 per car. Others come across this?

We'll be heading in via Sheepyard Flat, Brocks Rd by the looks of it.

[hiline]

i have found that when we have the van in tow, they dont normally charge us ..............

but then again it would depend on who's at the gate

[mns488]

i'm going in that way on friday as well... friday afternoon :(. Might see you around there Signal, camping in amongst that area somewhere... if there is room.

I didn't know about the charge, I usually don't go that way or at least am in before friday.

35 per car when any other weekend is free, thats rude.

Thanks for the notice! I'll take the plates off before going through not stopping;):D

[Signal1]

i'm going in that way on friday as well... friday afternoon :(. Might see you around there Signal, camping in amongst that area somewhere... if there is room.

If you see a white D2 Td5 with LROCV stickers front and back by all means stop and say hi.

Peter Phillips

[hiline]

i'm hoping to be around Bindaree Hut area

keep an eye out for my 130 :D
by all means drop in for a bevy or two ;)

[land864]

So , do they charge $ 35 for going up to T'Phone Box junction on Queen's B'Day weekend:(

We wanted to do a day trip from Mansfield up to Craigs for lunch and back via Cobbler.

[mns488]

i'm hoping to be around Bindaree Hut area

keep an eye out for my 130 :D
by all means drop in for a bevy or two ;)


Will do.

Am planning on Binderee but crowds may suggest otherwise...

[Signal1]

So , do they charge $ 35 for going up to T'Phone Box junction on Queen's B'Day weekend:(

We wanted to do a day trip from Mansfield up to Craigs for lunch and back via Cobbler.

Can't say for sure as this will be my first time up that way but according to Mt Buller yes you would be charged. Parks say they should let you through.

[hiline]

So , do they charge $ 35 for going up to T'Phone Box junction on Queen's B'Day weekend:(

We wanted to do a day trip from Mansfield up to Craigs for lunch and back via Cobbler.

the old road to the junction has now been changed:mad:
you must go through the Buller gates at the start then turn left and head to the junction......

[hiline]

Will do.

Am planning on Binderee but crowds may suggest otherwise...

i'll let you know later on in the week if i'm going

need a few things to fall into place first :angel:

[land864]

Isn't Mt Stirling a National Park?

[land864]

Hey Goodog

I'd suggest you ring Mt Stirling board of management first.

You will have to pay $ 35 per vehicle to enter at Mirimbah and the Road is closed at Telephone Box junction according to them.

Unless you can come in the back way somehow;)

I didn't think they closed it until after this weekend.

Apparently they have had a bit of snow and it is currently snowing up there.

Pete G

[mns488]

Hey Goodog

I'd suggest you ring Mt Stirling board of management first.

You will have to pay $ 35 per vehicle to enter at Mirimbah and the Road is closed at Telephone Box junction according to them.

Unless you can come in the back way somehow;)

I didn't think they closed it until after this weekend.

Apparently they have had a bit of snow and it is currently snowing up there.

Pete G

Thanks Pete, so I assume you called them. Parks Vic map suggests that gate does get closed early sometimes and i have heard of people getting locked in.

http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/resources/mresources/src_2010/map11.pdf

The only other way in is via sheepyard that I know of?

What a pain.

[hiline]

Thanks Pete, so I assume you called them. Parks Vic map suggests that gate does get closed early sometimes and i have heard of people getting locked in.

http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/resources/mresources/src_2010/map11.pdf

The only other way in is via sheepyard that I know of?

What a pain.

tell me about it grrrrrrrrrrr :mad:

[mns488]

So I called Sterling Resort Management board and got a different story.

Gate is currently still open and at the moment is expected to be closed next tuesday...:angel: Do they want to make this any harder/confusing to just drive through a gate.

In any event they gave me the ski patrol mobile of the person closing the gate so will call on friday and suss it out and make a decision based on that.

If you want it, pm and I will give it to you (not sure if i should be posting it up on the forum?).

ps. as others have said you will more than likely be stung $35 per vehicle... but not definatively... :-)

[land864]

mns

I sent a PM but always certain they get out

Would you try a PM to me with that number please

[fclandy]

Another way around could be carters rd (near sawmill settlement) then no.3 rd, but that's a long way around if you're headed to Bindaree. Sheepyard, Brocks is shorter. Another option is from Jamieson, Mt Sunday and Low Saddle. That's also a long way, but track was in good condition last time I was up that way.

But with the snow, and more expected in coming days, anything could be closed at short notice.

Maybe a heli-rover is what's needed.:)

[Disco300Tdi]

If you want info ask a local......;)

Mt Stirling is mananged bt the Resort Management Board (Another Govt Authority)


The back way to Spec Rd would of been turn left at Carters Rd up to No3 Rd to Circuit Rd.


I work at the BP Roadhouse at Mansfield, call in when driving thru

[land864]

Hi Gav

The road was open and the people at the bottom gate were great , no charge for Mt Srtirling.

Have look in my ' Did they muck up post though' The track where it drops off , about about 2kms out was pretty icy!

Pete G

PS

I am part of a property co-op up the Dry Creek road .

[land864]

Sorry Gav , meant to ask another question.

Buller resort is owned/leased , run and managed by the Grollo Group?

Stirling is leased/operated by the Grollo Group for the winter months?

The money collected at the bottom gate goes where?

I could be way off ther mark so let me know

Pete

[Disco300Tdi]

Sorry Gav , meant to ask another question.

Buller resort is owned/leased , run and managed by the Grollo Group?

Grollo built many buildings and most of the chairlifts
All land on the mountain is leased from RMB, even if you purchase a house on Buller you only own the house, not the land

Stirling is leased/operated by the Grollo Group for the winter months?

Stirling is mananged by RMB,, the Victorian National Parks Assoc want it to be encompassed into the Alpine Nat Pk and is lobbying hard for it to happen.
Some investors wanted to build a 5* resort on Stirling but were knocked back.

The money collected at the bottom gate goes where?

To Mr Brumby

I could be way off ther mark so let me know

Pete

I hope the above helps clear many myths

Grollo has his house down between Sawmill Settlement and Mirimbah on the Buller Rd

[land864]

Thanks Gav :)