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    Bush tracks near Geelong

    G'day guys,

    I want to take a mate through some mildly challenging bush tracks as close to Geelong as possible. In the past I have gone either to the Otways, Anglesea, or the Wombat State Forest. These are all a bit of a drive to get to. Does anyone know of something closer?

    Willem

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    Willem,
    I was going to suggest behind Angelsea for some easy tracks.... it's only about 30 to 40km. Not sure you'd get anything closer.

    I wish I had something that close!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sleepy View Post
    Willem,
    I was going to suggest behind Angelsea for some easy tracks.... it's only about 30 to 40km. Not sure you'd get anything closer.

    I wish I had something that close!
    Thanks - and it might have to be Anglesea. Perhaps there might be something up Anakie way? I shall have to go out and buy the map!

    Willem

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    Don't know Anakie that well - could be. Have a look on Google Earth - it has great detail in that area.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sleepy View Post
    Don't know Anakie that well - could be. Have a look on Google Earth - it has great detail in that area.
    That's a good idea - hadn't thought of Google earth. Thanks!

    Willem

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    Let us know if you find anything around Anakie as its very close for me too.
    I know there is an entry into the park (Brisbane Ranges National Park) on the right when you get to the top of the hill after driving thru Anakie, but not sure if there are any decent tracks coming off it.

    I haven't had a close a close look at it, but this might have some more info:
    http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/resources05/05_0296.pdf

    Steve

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    Nothing in Bris Ranges or surrounds that I've found and I've been there quite a bit. Many MVO tracks. Suggest the eastern Otways.

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    One good thing putting up with all the rain around Cpffs Harbour is that the tracks are only 5mins max drive from our place

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    Quote Originally Posted by rmp View Post
    Nothing in Bris Ranges or surrounds that I've found and I've been there quite a bit. Many MVO tracks. Suggest the eastern Otways.
    I've been there quite a bit too, and there is nothing as far as 'good' 4WD tracks at Anakie/Brisbane Ranges. It's a nice area for an easy drive though.
    I'm only 5 mins from the bush north of Angelsea........I don't know of anything interesting closer to Geelong than that.

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    i dont think that there is anything closer than Anglesea and even most of those tracks are pretty tame and often graded.
    Might be interesting if it rains and you take some bald tyres.
    Maybe try 'pady's swamp'. bit futher but can be some good stuff there

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