Day trips

[Busman]

Okay Troops, Anyone up for a couple of day trips prior to the end of the year?
As the next few months are harder for people to get time off for more than a day or so, does anyone have some ideas on some places to visit for a few hours or for the day?
If we put our thinking caps on , we may find a couple of good trips to put to Pete & the powers above for consideration.
Suggestions, Scenic Rim, Ormeau, Crystal Creek, (Idea's)????

[Hendrik]

Good Idea Dave.
Mt Mee is sorta dead now, nothing exciting there anymore at they have closed pretty much all the good tracks off. Other good places to go would be Lockyer SF up to Ravensbourne National park and then coming back throught Murphys Creek, some good exciting "moderate tracks" along this way.

Mark (WhiteD3) led an AULRO trip to Lockyer SF last year sometime. They did not include the Murphys Creek section, which is where me and Shamo go all the time when we are not in Brisbane, some great tracks in there.

Scenic Rim is also a great park I think, nice and close by and we didn't do too much of it at DARE.

The club has ran a few trips to Ipswich in the past, I have not been so would be keen to go check that out.
Will try to think of other places to go.

[Busman]

Good Idea Dave.
Mt Mee is sorta dead now, nothing exciting there anymore at they have closed pretty much all the good tracks off. Other good places to go would be Lockyer SF up to Ravensbourne National park and then coming back throught Murphys Creek, some good exciting "moderate tracks" along this way.

Mark (WhiteD3) led an AULRO trip to Lockyer SF last year sometime. They did not include the Murphys Creek section, which is where me and Shamo go all the time when we are not in Brisbane, some great tracks in there.

Scenic Rim is also a great park I think, nice and close by and we didn't do too much of it at DARE.

The club has ran a few trips to Ipswich in the past, I have not been so would be keen to go check that out.
Will try to think of other places to go.

Thanks Hendrik,

If you have some info on the places you mentioned that would be great.

[WhiteD3]

Mark (WhiteD3) led an AULRO trip to Lockyer SF last year sometime. They did not include the Murphys Creek section, which is where me and Shamo go all the time when we are not in Brisbane, some great tracks in there.

Been meaning to go back to Lockyer SF for some time and explore. Mt Mee is just a scenic drive these days with all the closures.

[dungarover]

That would be Binnies Rd up that way, good tracks but pretty full-on in some sections (ie not for the timid). Ormeau the same really, 35's are the least to have fun in there these days, well for me that is :twisted: The times off 31's and unlocked Rangie/Disco have gone the way of the dodo in most places :(.

Lockyer, done a couple of trips for the RR club years back when I was in the club but haven't been there since. The kind of place the Aqua-Disco is more than capable of doing :)

Trav

[Busman]

Been meaning to go back to Lockyer SF for some time and explore. Mt Mee is just a scenic drive these days with all the closures.

Mark, how far is Lockyer from Bris & Gold Coast?
Are vehicles allowed to enter the area of late?

[WhiteD3]

RACQ says 1 hour 50 from Nerang. Here the old trip report.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/queensland-reports/66497-lockyer-sf-seq-day-trip.html

[djhampson]

I'd love to go back to Lockyer SF it was a nice days drive.

[buzz66]

There's some pretty awesome stuff out the back of Old Coach Road right on most peoples back door. Not sure who owns the property or propertys.

Does anyone else know more about the area I'm talking about?

If not I might be able to track down the owners and get permission

[Grimace]

We went on a sunday drive yesterday out ormeau! WAS FULLY SICK ORSUMNESS TO THE POWER OF BUTSEKS!

[Hendrik]

My folks live in the Lockyer Valley, so I guess I know the area a little bit. I have been to Lockyer SF twice, one trip report on here somewhere. As far as I know any registerd vehicle is allowed in there, and yes old coach road has some good little sections to have fun. They have only been cracking down on motorbikes, due to the closure of Black Duck there has been more motorbike activity in the area. I guess it will pay just to find out what is going on with regard to vehicles beig allowed in the area.

The last time we went there, we started at Helidon and followed the road and turned off onto Old Coach Road and exited the forest. You can keep following that road (I'll find out the name of it) and it comes out on Gatton-Esk road. Now I am not sure if there are anymore tracks in there, looking at a map it is a pretty big place.

If you were to do a trip there, I would suggest starting on Old Coach road (from Gatton side) and then eventually progressing through to Ravensbourne National Park and coming back via Murphys Creek, theres some exiting tracks in here. Then come back to Brisbane via the Warrego Highway.
Mark, you might know how to get to Ravensbourne from Lockyer SF as I don't.

OR we could come back through Lockyer SF, like Mark and others did last year.

[Hendrik]

There's a post up in QLD reports atm about Yarrabilba near Tamborine. From the pics it looks alright, could be another idea for daytrip.

[grover69]

Yep thats logan forest could be a problem as some people think we should not be in there ,but title search and a phone to the logan village police tells a different storey , anyway probably to much hassle

[Busman]

Hey Paul, May be worth contacting the owners Re: Old Coach Road ,to see if okay to enter.
Could be one trip of a few great ideas !!

[Busman]

My folks live in the Lockyer Valley, so I guess I know the area a little bit. I have been to Lockyer SF twice, one trip report on here somewhere. As far as I know any registerd vehicle is allowed in there, and yes old coach road has some good little sections to have fun. They have only been cracking down on motorbikes, due to the closure of Black Duck there has been more motorbike activity in the area. I guess it will pay just to find out what is going on with regard to vehicles beig allowed in the area.

The last time we went there, we started at Helidon and followed the road and turned off onto Old Coach Road and exited the forest. You can keep following that road (I'll find out the name of it) and it comes out on Gatton-Esk road. Now I am not sure if there are anymore tracks in there, looking at a map it is a pretty big place.

If you were to do a trip there, I would suggest starting on Old Coach road (from Gatton side) and then eventually progressing through to Ravensbourne National Park and coming back via Murphys Creek, theres some exiting tracks in here. Then come back to Brisbane via the Warrego Highway.
Mark, you might know how to get to Ravensbourne from Lockyer SF as I don't.

OR we could come back through Lockyer SF, like Mark and others did last year.

Good work Hendrik,:)
As club meeting is coming up soon, may be worth a throw around the room to see what interest we get.

[Busman]

Who's up for a bit of Ormeauing in a week or so???
Time for the Gumboot to get a workout;):twisted::twisted:
Say Saturday 17th ??

[Psimpson7]

Good for me I think... which creek are you talking about tho! the tea cup or 3hr creek?

[Busman]

Good for me I think... which creek are you talking about tho! the tea cup or 3hr creek?
Pete you know the place very well, what do you suggest???
As long as l can be a spectator if we go to the B*M Crack.
To much damage to be had there l have seen:eek::eek:

[Psimpson7]

3hr Creek is a bit of an expedition really, especially only with 33's and 1 locker so I would avoid that to start with. (its also harder than the BC i recall)

Teacup (I think) is the one that Grimace and I went up on Saturday, and is a nice drive. Not sure Ive done the BC one.

There are plenty of nice tracks we could do I reckon.

Rgds
Pete

[disco_thrasher]

If you guys dont mind i would love to trail along get to meet you guys and the local tracks
Kelvin

[Busman]

3hr Creek is a bit of an expedition really, especially only with 33's and 1 locker so I would avoid that to start with. (its also harder than the BC i recall)

Teacup (I think) is the one that Grimace and I went up on Saturday, and is a nice drive. Not sure Ive done the BC one.

There are plenty of nice tracks we could do I reckon.

Rgds
Pete

Righteo Pete, That sounds fine.
Kelvin, sure welcome to join in.
Will confirm time etc soon.:)

[dungarover]

3 hr creek run, more like carnage creek run the poor dunga was a bit worse for wear after that but still I drove it home although the cracked pipe from the extractors wasn't exactly quiet (got noisier on the way home too).

Still I would do it again, now the dunga in fututre will be wearing 35's and a auto to make life sooooooooo much easier :twisted:

Trav

[grover69]

Who's up for a bit of Ormeauing in a week or so???
Time for the Gumboot to get a workout;):twisted::twisted:
Say Saturday 17th ??
Sounds great count me in Dave any creek or tracks good for me can't wait , old grover need a work out :twisted::twisted::twisted::twisted::twisted::twis ted::twisted::twisted:

[disco_thrasher]

Righteo Pete, That sounds fine.
Kelvin, sure welcome to join in.
Will confirm time etc soon.:)

yeah please keep me informed , only problem is i took my front recovery point off as it was worst for wear :oand put a bash plate on do have a xpc warn winch which will get me out of trouble if needed:D
thanks kelvin
Justin is soon to install a couple of new ones(recovery points) and sliders

[Grimace]

Grimace is keen!!! :)

[defmec]

im keen ,just have to run it passed the boss(wife):o

[disco_thrasher]

Righteo Pete, That sounds fine.
Kelvin, sure welcome to join in.
Will confirm time etc soon.:)
are we still a go ahead for the 17th:)

[Busman]

are we still a go ahead for the 17th:)


Looks like a goer.
Just have to reconfirm with Pete Simpson over the next day or so.
To be confirmed !!

[grover69]

Hay Dave i have a mate with a disco that may like to tag along if that's alright just let me know ,cheers Greg

[Busman]

[QUOTE=Busman;1088088]Who's up for a bit of Ormeauing this Saturday???

[defmec]

im out:( unless i win the lotto tonight

[jaffa]

hey guys is this going to be a cruise round ormeau trip or a lets go put the cars through some serious ***t. only reason i ask is i have heaps of work to do to get mine on the road for this, if its a serious ***t trip ill do my best to get the old girl there with her new 38 inch creepys, if its a cruise day im out ..please please be a serious ***t day ....

[Busman]

hey guys is this going to be a cruise round ormeau trip or a lets go put the cars through some serious ***t. only reason i ask is i have heaps of work to do to get mine on the road for this, if its a serious ***t trip ill do my best to get the old girl there with her new 38 inch creepys, if its a cruise day im out ..please please be a serious ***t day ....

Seems the punters are in for some tuff ***t.
A couple may have to spectate for some spots for sure, but wont effect the guys taking on some serious areas.
If anything good chance for some serious pics to.
Hope you can make it !!!!:twisted::twisted::twisted:

[harry]

sorry guys,
i suggest you postpone this trip due to the high fire danger.
if a fire starts while you are there or after,, or is there when you are there,
it will be dangerous and irresponsible of our members to be in there,
and
i think that you may become targeted at possibly being the cause of the fire.
this may not only may cause you problems, but the club also.

please think about this before you commit to this trip.

i have posted this without referral to the committee, it is my opinion.

[Grimace]

sorry guys,
i suggest you postpone this trip due to the high fire danger.
if a fire starts while you are there or after,, or is there when you are there,
it will be dangerous and irresponsible of our members to be in there,
and
i think that you may become targeted at possibly being the cause of the fire.
this may not only may cause you problems, but the club also.

please think about this before you commit to this trip.

i have posted this without referral to the committee, it is my opinion.

You know what's funny yet foolish. I went for a quick run out at pac pines yesterday late afternoon. We drove right along side the existing fire :eek:.

I said to Nottie I don't feel very safe traveling around out here. But he was quick to point out that been so close to the development if there was a risk the firies would still be there.

It was interesting to see the place at that time. Wish I got some photos of it. Only photos I got were of Fluffy and Cuban running a muck. They on a disposable camera that I am trying to use up so I can get the pics developed (technology) :).

I too am still keen on the Ormeau run, hard, easy or just a big muck around.

[disco_thrasher]

i am still keen ,:D will respect the clubs decission

[harry]

so far ,
this is not an official club trip.
i am concerned that you may get in trouble with the fire,
that you may get in trouble with the law,
and
that you may bring disrepute to the club
IF, it goes wrong, and there is a fire in this time of high fire danger which some dick wit journo or copper or firie attributes the blame to you guys..

i really don't care about going into ormeau, i like going there also, and was going to last minute jump in with you guys, but now have some extra stuff to do at home.
jaffa,
i think you may have misunderstood my post, sorry, i hope this one clears it up.
and any of you that havn't been watching the news re the fires and where they are, perhaps you should.

once again, this is my opinion only, i have not conferred with committee members on this.

[Grimace]

so far ,
this is not an official club trip.
i am concerned that you may get in trouble with the fire,
that you may get in trouble with the law,
and
that you may bring disrepute to the club
IF, it goes wrong, and there is a fire in this time of high fire danger which some dick wit journo or copper or firie attributes the blame to you guys..

i really don't care about going into ormeau, i like going there also, and was going to last minute jump in with you guys, but now have some extra stuff to do at home.
jaffa,
i think you may have misunderstood my post, sorry, i hope this one clears it up.
and any of you that havn't been watching the news re the fires and where they are, perhaps you should.

once again, this is my opinion only, i have not conferred with committee members on this.

Your opinion has been noted harry, I will be cautious and obviously wont enter or proceed if I see that there is an obvious fire happening out there.

I should watch the news more often, but to date i beleive all the fires have been south of ormeau???

[harry]

no worries, just have a good time.

[buzz66]

Thanks for the heads up Harry.
We will obviously be fire aware now. :cool: