Victorian High Country - Mt Sunday (the hardest track?) 4K | Part 3 [2023]
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- Опубліковано 14 сер 2024
- In Part 3 of our Victorian High Country 4wd adventure, we tackle the supposedly very challenging Mt Sunday track in the wet after a very stormy night and little sleep on top of Mt Sunday 1200m. The actual 4wd track did not disappoint. You need to be constantly alert and on your toes, as it's very narrow and has many logs hidden in the foliage, which is creeping in. Some interesting and very slippery slate steps mixed with muddy descents and steep rocky ascents ensure an eventful half-day. In our case, the track was quite punishing for some and there was a fair bit of panel damage.
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00:00 - Hook
00:27 - Intro
01:14 - Day 3 - Mt Sunday Track
02:56 - First Obstacles
04:04 - The Big Slate Step in the wet….
07:15 - Rebuild Winch
08:12 - Panel Damage Hill 1
10:39 - Morning Tea and damage assessment
11:38 - More Slippery Slate Slabs
15:00 - The Chute 1
16:15 - Gear Box Hill and more panel damage…..
23:08 - Damage Assessment
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Diverse Terrain: The Victorian High Country is known for its diverse and challenging terrain, making it an ideal destination for 4WD enthusiasts who are looking for a range of driving experiences. The region features steep ascents, river crossings, rock crawling, and soft sand driving, as well as many off-road trails that wind through stunning alpine landscapes. Some of the most popular tracks in the area include the infamous Billy Goat Bluff Track, the iconic Blue Rag Range Track, and the challenging Haunted Stream Track.
Scenic Beauty: The Victorian High Country is renowned for its natural beauty, with breathtaking alpine scenery that is truly unique to this region of Australia. From snow-capped mountains to pristine rivers, deep valleys, and dense forests, there is no shortage of stunning vistas to take in while 4WDing in the area. Some of the most popular scenic spots in the Victorian High Country include Mount Buller, Mount Hotham, the Alpine National Park, and the Great Alpine Road.
Historical Significance: The Victorian High Country has a rich cultural and historical significance that is evident in the many historical sites and landmarks that dot the region. From the old gold mining towns of Walhalla and Omeo to the iconic high country cattleman huts, there are countless opportunities to explore the area's colonial past while 4WDing in the region. Some of the most popular historical sites in the area include the Craig's Hut film set, the Kevington Hotel ruins, and the Dargo High Plains Road.
Well-Maintained Tracks: The tracks in the Victorian High Country are well-maintained and well-marked, making it easy for 4WD enthusiasts to navigate the area safely. Many of the tracks in the region are graded and signposted, and there are numerous maps and guidebooks available that provide detailed information about the best routes to take.
Accessibility: The Victorian High Country is easily accessible from major cities like Melbourne and Sydney, making it a convenient destination for weekend getaways or longer trips. The region is located just a few hours' drive from Melbourne, and many campsites, caravan parks, and other accommodations are available for visitors who want to stay overnight. Additionally, several towns and villages in the region offer a range of services and amenities, including restaurants, shops, and fuel stations. - Авто та транспорт
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apart from your great expertise in 4x4 you are a fantastic visual storyteller...had the feeling that i was part of this trip...and the nature is just stunning on your lovely Aussie Island
Wow, thanks!
Thank you for sharing
💪🏆🙏🇺🇲
My pleasure Mark
nice . love the diesel power sound , wish we could get diesel LC's , patrol s , troopy /70 series , hi lux diesels in the U.S. most of our off road wagons /utes are more luxury cars and $75k U.S
Enjoyable journey Stephan from the comfort of my office 😀. I have to say well driven all round
Glad you enjoyed it
Fantastic video. That track looks very exciting. But we won’t be doing it any time soon with our current set up. Always enjoy your work 👍
That is serious track in the wet.
Great track did it 2 years ago in summer
Thanks Stefan, mint.
thank you
Can’t wait till to watch next one. Appreciate if you also could include a snapshot of memory map of this journey on next episode
That was a top vid Stephan it just shows tyre pleasure is everything as usual great job.
Absolutely
Tyre pleasure indeed
Thanks Stephan,another top vid.Realy enjoy that ep looking forward to the next.👌🏿👍🏾
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks Stephan. Cheers
My pleasure!
Nice watch mate, one of my favourite tracks. Story with the auto on the stump is along the lines of, 80 series cooked it going up that last hill, left the car in there and come back to do a manual conversion at the bottom of that hill a couple days later and it snowed so they did it all in the snow. Used a sled to get the manual box and tools down from the top. 🤣🤣
Very cool that would have been an experience changing gearbox on the track in the snow
very exciting trip...
Yes it was!
I'm not too versed in late model GU's (they factory e locker?) but the standard rear LSD are so good in patrols idk why anyone would bother swapping in an elocker. We done this track opposite in June (2017??) took us 2 days we camped on the ridge/saddle was one of the most bitterly cold, windy and snowy nights I've ever had in high country. 2 discos and a GQ had to winch most of the rutted hill as we diffed out no lockers and a 300tdi disco one of the best tracks I've ever done. Pity i have a y62 now don't think I'll do it again in that .
That would have been an adventure. Yea LSD's are not bad but do wear out so rather replace with a locker as long as its not an e-locker
"You Victorians never want to air down." That's a bit of a rash generalisation.😁 I always air down.
The last section of the Mt. Sunday track illustrated perfectly why at a minimum you should air down and why F & R lockers make driving obstacles so much easier and put far less strain on your driveline. I'm actually surprised the Patrol wagon didn't do any driveline damage.
The cost of the damage repair to the other Landcruiser and the Patrol wagon would almost be about the same as the cost of at least one locker for each vehicle.
Looking forward to Butcher Country. One of my favourite parts of the VHC. Some bloody steep and rough tracks in that area. Not for the faint hearted or inexperienced 4 wheel driver.
lol 😁, yep 100% agree without a front and rear locker (but centre diff) it's 2 wheel driving, not 4wd. So unless you have an LSD or traction control it's not a 4wd. Yep thought the same the damage would have been equal to at least one locker. In all fairness, everyone aired down just some did air down a little more. The patrol Harrop e-locker besides showing the engagement light, was also not working, so really only 2wd.
I think those with the rear lockers only should invest in a very inexpensive autolocker for the front. They are simple and cheap, especially if you have a Patrol.
yes agree auto locker is a good option for touring
@@AlloffroadAu It would have made the GU look a hell of a lot less ugly on that trail too :) I bet he was filthy when he found a simple blown fuse stopped his rear from getting power, haha.
he sure was and the way the e-locker default wiring is it shows it as working with the light on even if no power is at the locker. Mind you still need to find out why fuse is blown as really it should not.
Bloody good video!
thank you
Good shot at 19:55, shows the steepness better. That's a high country smile, enjoying the climbs. Hard to capture the difficulty of high country tracks on film for people who haven't been. Loving the video but it's also giving me PTSD 😂 you had it easy 😂 alot tougher on foot after 6 days in, heavy pack, feet torn up with blisters, already 25+km in for the day, hot hot weather and ran out of water. Brutal. Finally found some on middle Ridge road at 10pm.
If you haven't already you should drive N15 track and champion spur track from the black River to where it meets back up with the AAWT
shit you walked it?
@@AlloffroadAu yeh tough going. Actually lost the track walking up from low saddle as it was totally overgrown, thankfully after some bush bashing found the helipad and track. It's beautiful country up there, even though lower elevation compared to elsewhere it's southerly location means it's got some stunning sub alpine flora
Fantastic continue the destruction for fun...
Trample trample trample desicrate for fun... Enjoy the playtime tonka tough toys
You are so kind, not sure what destruction you referring to though.
Don’t know why you were worried. 105’s don’t break!❤️
Great to see another of your videos..
For some reason they have not been showing in my subscription list?
I can't believe your FTE swapped 105 is 5 years old now!?!?
Where has the time gone?
hit the notification bell next to the subscription where you should receive notifications. Tell me about it I thought I had the Cruiser for 3 1/2 years or so until I checked in the 6th year now :-)
@@AlloffroadAu That is crazy
I watched your 3 vehicles before it too...
How on earth has it almost been 6 years?
Beautiful mountains. Trail looks a lot like what we have here in the Appalachian mountains in the US east coast. I’ve had a number of discussions with some guys from down under re the new Grenadier and its shortcomings and what will need to be modded for a lot of the uses in the US, and they never seem to get why, which I understand if most of the trails a person is running are sandy desert tracks. But I think if more of em did the Victorian High Country they’d understand. I watched your vids on the Grenadier as well and you had basically the same thoughts, and now I know why. Lol. This is my regular kind of offroading in my daily driver and is why I’m in a Gladiator. People can say what they want about Jeeps but this is what they’re built for. My Gladiator on 35s, with an Alucab and RTT and about 85% packed to go 100% of the time is a great daily, but when it gets to dirt and rocks just crawls along like a tank. And so far 47K miles in and no issues, knock on wood. Great vid and looks like you had an awesome time- love it! 🤙
yep 100% Grenadier will be ok for Desert driving (besides the very limited fuel range for our Deserts longest drive before refuelling is 1200km on the Canning and that is only 1/2 way in with not always fuel available.)
@@AlloffroadAu LOL. yeah there are gonna be a LOT of fuel cans strapped on that baby!! I so hope Ineos makes some tweaks to it for the US market, I am really afraid that it’s gonna struggle for sales here. When the competition allows you to get a lifted rig with 35s from the dealer that has a removable roof and doors, and is likely to be cheaper, I think the Grenadier is gonna be a tough sell. I’d like to see them succeed here bc I don’t want another time like we had when we couldn’t get the Defender for 2 decades. Or worse yet they can’t sell enough vehs to make a viable company and fold after a few years. I guess we’ll see. Anyway, great vid. Didn’t realize it was the third in a series until the end. Gonna go back and watch the others. Cheers.
yep again 100% agree with you. You guy's have Ford Bronco, Raptor, Jeep etc. stock on 35" and way cheaper so Grenadier would be a hard sell, however, you will always have some fanboys just not sure it's a big enough market for them to keep going.
Hey Stefan, is this the track also known as Barkly River Jeep track or a different one? Seen a few vids on Mt Sunday track and they appear to be Barkly River Jeep Track. Thx.
no its marked incorrectly on some maps BRJT starts close to where we finished Mt Sunday track
@@AlloffroadAu So is the Mt Sunday track the one marked on the hema as Mt Sunday Road starting from Wrens Flat Camping area and heading up to the summit from there, not far from the helipad at the end of BRJT?
correct
Hi Stefan, was it in January 23 you made this trip? It looks extremely wet😮
February, we picked the only wet day on the trip to do Mt Sunday
Are you a fifo worker? The spare dollars you have to get these awesome cars set up is way out of most budgets. Think I need to step it up lol.
no mate, 33 years of hard work now early retired for medical reasons
@@AlloffroadAu good on you. Had a few health issues myself. Trying to figure out how to get off the tools so I'm not too tired to enjoy life all the time. Cheers
23:00 ,he was in 4wd with opem diffs,not 2wd?
correct on uneven terrain that is 2wheel drive
Is this also the Barkley River Track?
nop Barkley River it's at the end of Mt Sunday however some of Hema maps got it wrong
Nice drive,if you young felahs had come and seen me 60 years ago l could have taught you how to drive that trk,now your getting to old to teach.😅
60 years ago? S'pose you are still driving a bloody Landrover!
Everyone on 35's or a mix?
mix, only myself on 35" rest on 33" and below
instead of yelling stop, stop... why aren't you guys using handheld radios, terrible spotting
yep would have made it easier but didn't expect to much spotting was required and my car was up the track. Looks like you also use no UHF in your Pajero recovery on your channel?
@@AlloffroadAu come back to me when you learn vehicle makes.
lucky you, I upgraded you from a Pajero to a Prado
Always one know it all f-wit isn't there
@Dave Dave lol, you caught me! For years now, I set up elaborate operations in which we screw with Harrop Eaton e-lockers so they don't work as they should and film them. Because I didn't know anyone but Stephen and had no idea what lockers they had, it was extra difficult on this trip. And all that because Harrop didn't provide me with free e-lockers. But wait, my first and only Harrop Eaton E-lockers I actually received at Media Pricing, the same as the TJM locker, but don't get the truth in the way of a good story :-). I wouldn't use the current Harrop e-locker even if you gave me it free and paid me on top.