Watagans

[naradataranto]

Hi all looking to do a day trip up the wattigans this weekend but have never been there. Im on my own (hand winch only) and as I dont know what to expect I am wondering if the trails are suitabe or am I asking for trouble. Aparently there are plenty of creek crossings ect and it is often very wet?
My skills are Ave to Good and im in my 110Tdi fender. I have Gps with topo diff guards, sliders but apart from that are in standard fender guise. Im not looking for a huge challenge just a nice day out.

Any advice is appreciated.

[vnx205]

If you want to you can visit some very nice places there without even needing 4WD or low range.

I did a couple of months ago and had a great day.

I will leave it to people more familiar with the area to give you more detailed advice.

[Slunnie]

It really depends on which tracks you get onto. If its wet, don't bother - even the main track can be a shocker.

[naradataranto]

Thanks Slunnie, is it just to slippery to do on your own or does it just limmit the tracks you can travel. How much is there to explore?

[dobbo]

At the moment stay clear of the Jiliby end of the Watagan's it's a quagmire, lots of fun but lots of potential to get stranded (even on the main roads) I'd go in via Slippery Rock Rd, Have lunch at the Boarding house Dam picnic area directly opposite the end of the track then head North (left from the exit of Boarding house Dam) and explore the lookouts that way. There is not much tough 4wding (without local knowledge) at the moment due to the recent road repairs.

What day are you planning on doing it? I may be able to guide on Sunday

[naradataranto]

Mate Sunday is the day I was plannning and If your keen I would love to get the tour
If you are interested let me know as I would appreciate the guidence and to meet another landy rover.
Thanks for all the tips as well. I sounds like a good place.

[dobbo]

Don't know as yet, I may have some plans early in the morning. I have to peruse the calender. I'll give you a pm later on in the week if I'm available

[Slunnie]

Thanks Slunnie, is it just to slippery to do on your own or does it just limmit the tracks you can travel. How much is there to explore?
IF its wet in there, well, the tracks have a lot of clay in them, even the main tracks and they just get very greasy. Even with Simex tyres you can have some moments. I wouldnt go in there solo in the wet at all, just because it is too easy to come off the track. I recall one time I was up there in the wet and there were 4WD's getting stuck on the main trail, and a troopy that we recovered had even tripped itself the day before - at least they were still getting into it. When you get off the main trails thats generally where things will get bad, and there is terrain that is gnarly in the dry when traction is good, but the rain will change that. Likewise some of the bog holes even in the dry will have you stuck.

If you want to poke around in the dry it should be ok, but just be careful about what you drive into, as nothing can be taken for granted in that area.

[lokka]

I also may be interested in a day trip out the wattos and may be able to get a few more trucks to tag along and like the others have said it can get verry boggy just on the main roads let alone some of the fire trails tho what dobbo said go in the slipery rock end and play about may be enough of a challange :D:D:D

[dobbo]

Ok Lokka and myself are in, meet you at the Caltex Morisset 1000hrs, you have a pm

[Cruiser]

Hi dobbo and lokka
My club is having a day out there too.
We meet at the caltex at 9.30
Hope to see you there.
Con

[boggo]

Hi all looking to do a day trip up the wattigans this weekend but have never been there. Im on my own (hand winch only) and as I dont know what to expect I am wondering if the trails are suitabe or am I asking for trouble. Aparently there are plenty of creek crossings ect and it is often very wet?
My skills are Ave to Good and im in my 110Tdi fender. I have Gps with topo diff guards, sliders but apart from that are in standard fender guise. Im not looking for a huge challenge just a nice day out.

Any advice is appreciated.

Just go, you'll be right!! (ps. it's Watagans):burnrubber:
(pps. and as always, check puddle depth - some of 'em are gouged!!)

[Yorkie]

gents,
i might be up for this if there is an open invitation?.
let me know if ok and will lodge my leave pass with swmbo :cool:

cheers
yorkie

[lokka]

Hi dobbo and lokka
My club is having a day out there too.
We meet at the caltex at 9.30
Hope to see you there.
Con


Sounds good con il try get there early enough to say Gday to bad DZ is over dago land he misses all tha fun that handbreak of his has him on a tight leash :D:D:D

[lokka]

gents,
i might be up for this if there is an open invitation?.
let me know if ok and will lodge my leave pass with swmbo :cool:

cheers
yorkie


Id say all will be welcome yorkie i cant see it being a problem :D:D:D

[Yorkie]

lokka,
see ya on sunday then.
cheers
yorkie :)

[cal415]

so where are the AULRO guys meeting? i might be able to come along,,, have to see how i go

[dobbo]

so where are the AULRO guys meeting? i might be able to come along,,, have to see how i go


Ok Lokka and myself are in, meet you at the Caltex Morisset 1000hrs, you have a pm



There you go Mick

[lokka]

so where are the AULRO guys meeting? i might be able to come along,,, have to see how i go


Ya mite as well ride with me and bring tha camera :D:D:D

[Relay]

Mind if i tag boys?

Matt's at work, so I'll be driving. But I'm sure it wont get too hazardous.

Similarly got a problem with the County you guys might be able to work out. So hopefully a little push around home might glean the problem. Started when I came back from the beach yesterday and went up around freemans. I says to Matt (I wasn't in the time); it sounds like gears slipping on one another, yet we were getting drive all round so far as I can tell. Definately not gearbox. Transfer or diff, front I believe. Yet nothing until fully loaded. Perfect on road. So I'll tag, if you promise not to be too hard on me!

[dobbo]

Mind if i tag boys?

Matt's at work, so I'll be driving. But I'm sure it wont get too hazardous.

Similarly got a problem with the County you guys might be able to work out. So hopefully a little push around home might glean the problem. Started when I came back from the beach yesterday and went up around freemans. I says to Matt (I wasn't in the time); it sounds like gears slipping on one another, yet we were getting drive all round so far as I can tell. Definately not gearbox. Transfer or diff, front I believe. Yet nothing until fully loaded. Perfect on road. So I'll tag, if you promise not to be too hard on me!


Well now it's a party, you bring the fairy bread.


Just spoke to Patto110 he is coming as well and may be bringing a mate in another County.

'tis the day of the 110's, we'll show up the Zooks and Cruiser.;)

[Relay]

So do I have to drop out, meet you guys and come back in? Or can I just drive in the back way?

[dobbo]

So do I have to drop out, meet you guys and come back in? Or can I just drive in the back way?


Depends on what you mean by "drive in the back way" is that Watto yocal talk involving canoes, hikers and banjo's?


anyhoo

You can meet us at the red Tardis at the bottom of your hill, if you like. Say 1040hrs.

[Relay]

Well I was considering driving down to see what you're all in for.

1040 is a bit optimistic for you aint it? You're regularly 30 late. ;)

[George130]

OK guys after today we know how to do recoveries with heavy machinery. Ring if you get stuck as we have the bob cat for the whole weekend.

[cal415]

well i dont think i will make the 10am meeting, but keep me posted on where your headed and i might meet up with you somewhere, i wouldnt mind trying to drive old slippery rock rd if its not to wet :)

[dobbo]

well i dont think i will make the 10am meeting, but keep me posted on where your headed and i might meet up with you somewhere, i wouldnt mind trying to drive old slippery rock rd if its not to wet :)


Mick you can catch up, you know the way.