Thanks for the information Tim. People who damage gates and cut locks shit me, they risk ruining it for all users. I understand the need to close them, otherwise we all need to run 37s to get around. Then only the Unimog might be the go 😁. Ah well, in iso for six weeks now.
Peter Phillips Gday Peter, Yeah, I think it’s a good idea that the tracks get a rest over the winter. Then they are ready for Melbourne Cup Weekend Thanks for your reply mate Cheers Tim.
Sort of understandable, but OZ has more gates than trees now. Im in NSW and we have heaps of tracks that have held up for 25 yrs no prob, now shut just because ?. No snow or rain here for the last eight years.
Years ago when the Jamieson to Licola Road was open we did several snow trips with the lcool guys. Built and stayed in igloos on top of Mt Skene near the old ski club that’s gone too. Some of the guys were really experienced in high country traveling and boy we were fortunate to be able to tag along. More than once you’d come across traffic jams with cars bogged still dumping the clutch and 30psi in the tyres. Ahh good times. Hehe
G'day John, That would have been unreal to travel over Mt Skene before it became a seasonally closed road. Sounds like a great experience mate. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.
Crikey I had no idea about all these road closures that happen in winter. This makes me so glad we had the opportunity to do many trips in the 70's at winter time , including in the snow ... She was rough and wild in those days ... All done in a old landrover with none of today's fancy 4B accessories
G'day Roger, Yeah mate, travelling the High Country in a 4WD in the 70s would have been unreal. No National Parks for in those days. Thanks heaps mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.
I know a little camping spot sandwiched in between two properties at a slate mine... Just about to head off tonight before these restrictions keep me stuck at home (where there are issues). I so dearly need a little time away for my mental health.. wish me luck!
@@timbates4wdadventures Town has been busy but with the "new " lock down "" there is a chance Mt Buller will close down again...hardly worth staying open...a decision will be made on Friday...we also have spot police checks on vehicles and of course after mid night tonight only those on holidays here can stay. Bloody awful times mate !!
@@craigwillis3372 Yeah mate , i have heard about whats going on with Buller. Bloody sad mate. Sad news about Chumpy today. You stay safe mate, it would be great to have a beer with you down the tracks mate. Cheers Batesy.
Great channel Tim, and thanks for the entertainment and knowledge you provide.. A few of us were looking to head into the Vic high country in October, then you posted this chat... Is it worth heading down there in October, or better off putting it off until everything is open?
G'day Ross, Thanks mate, im glad that you found the info in this video helpful for the trip you are planning later this year. It's up to you mate, but if you can wait a few more weeks until those seasonal gates open, you are going to have a lot better look around with out the restrictions. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim
G'day mate, Really feel for you guys in that lock down zone. Let's hope that they can get on top of that virus in the areas early and open things back up for you. Cheers Tim.
G'day Tim. Great channel you have here. We're looking at coming over from SA next year if covid permits. With the track closures are the tracks marked with signs? cheers
G'day Luke, I hope State borders are back open in time for your High Country trip next year. The seasonally closed tracks are mark with gates like you see in the thumb nail photo. Plus they have a large sign beside the gate explaining about the closures. The Park Victoria website is the best place to check out the full list of tracks that are closed. With you coming over from Sth Aust, you would be far better of coming when the gates are open, so you can make the most of your trip. When it gets closer, make contact if you like mate. I'd be more than happy to help you plan out your trip and tell you about any tracks that might be closed. Thanks heaps for your reply and feedback mate. Cheers Tim.
Don't know if this is a recent thing. But there are a heap of tracks that are supposed to be open listed on parks as open but haven't opened in the last 2 years I've been down a couple any ways and there is nothing wrong with the tracks so no excuses there. I thinking these seasonal closures are going to turn into permanent closures and I bet my bottom dollar Dk head Dan has something to do with it 20 minute city early preparations
G'day mate, Thats interesting if thats the case. I dont know of any tracks that are listed as open but are closed. Have you got some track names that are in that case? How are they closed, gates, signs etc? Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim
Protecting the track seems like a slightly weak excuse. Yes it can be a bit more muddy but how is that different from a wet period in season? I am not saying break the gates or break the rules just questioning the reason. Is there a concern that people might get stuck and may need to get rescued in the middle of winter?
Morgan Woods Gday Morgan, All of those reasons. A big one would be the danger side to it. A lot of the high elevation tracks would be covered in more than a meter of snow. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.
@@timbates4wdadventures Thanks Tim any camp sites you recommend that will most likely be snowed in. Usually go to R L Skipworth in the Kevinton area will that have snow?
Jeremy Riordan Skip Worth is a great spot. It’s not at a high enough elevation to get snow. You’d be better head up and camp near Mt Terrible. Even further along the ridge, towards Woodspoint. Not much snow around just yet.
At lest Parks Victoria seem to work with the 4WD Community and keep these's areas open during the summer season, even working jointly with the 4wd community to maintain tracks and rest areas in some park areas . . . sadly us NSW 4WD'ers seem to be looked-out of most of our NSW National Parks, especially the more remote locations. By having Seasonal closures, it also assist in these's tracks remaining usable/serviceable during the summer months, rather then the tracks being chewed up due to snow and wet conditions, so can fully understand Parks Victoria's seasonal closures.
G'day mate, I have always found the Parks Vic guys great to chat to and good for track info. Thats no good at all if tracks are being closed in NSW. Hope not for ever mate. Cheers Tim.
@@timbates4wdadventures Sad really, there are some great Fire Trails/tracks not far from Sydney's door step, but majority of tracks in NSW National Parks go to car parks or designated crowded camp grounds. Blue Mountains, Newnes Plateau, Wollemi, Yengo National Parks . . . all on Sydney's door step, and majority of their areas all locked out to vehicle access. Admire your Vic 4wd Community . . . you seem to have Park Authorities who see the benefit of the 4WD Community and work with 4wd clubs and groups, not NPWS up here. Hoping to spend a week next February in the Vic High Country. Having lived in Albury/Wodonga as a Kid, had done the Omeo Hwy a couple of times, but would love to explore a bit more of the High Country.
@@grant209 Thats no good at all mate. We do seem the have the support from Parks Vic with keeping tracks and camping areas open, which is great. I hope things are back to normal for your trip[ in the High Country in Feb next year.
G'day mate, Generally the best snow comes in late July and all into August. You should still have plenty of time to get amongst the snow. Stay safe mate. Cheers Tim.
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Thanks for the information Tim. People who damage gates and cut locks shit me, they risk ruining it for all users. I understand the need to close them, otherwise we all need to run 37s to get around. Then only the Unimog might be the go 😁.
Ah well, in iso for six weeks now.
Peter Phillips
Gday Peter,
Yeah, I think it’s a good idea that the tracks get a rest over the winter.
Then they are ready for Melbourne Cup Weekend
Thanks for your reply mate
Cheers Tim.
Sort of understandable, but OZ has more gates than trees now. Im in NSW and we have heaps of tracks that have held up for 25 yrs no prob, now shut just because ?. No snow or rain here for the last eight years.
Years ago when the Jamieson to Licola Road was open we did several snow trips with the lcool guys. Built and stayed in igloos on top of Mt Skene near the old ski club that’s gone too. Some of the guys were really experienced in high country traveling and boy we were fortunate to be able to tag along. More than once you’d come across traffic jams with cars bogged still dumping the clutch and 30psi in the tyres. Ahh good times. Hehe
G'day John,
That would have been unreal to travel over Mt Skene before it became a seasonally closed road. Sounds like a great experience mate.
Thanks for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
Crikey I had no idea about all these road closures that happen in winter. This makes me so glad we had the opportunity to do many trips in the 70's at winter time , including in the snow ... She was rough and wild in those days ... All done in a old landrover with none of today's fancy 4B accessories
G'day Roger,
Yeah mate, travelling the High Country in a 4WD in the 70s would have been unreal.
No National Parks for in those days.
Thanks heaps mate for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
I know a little camping spot sandwiched in between two properties at a slate mine... Just about to head off tonight before these restrictions keep me stuck at home (where there are issues). I so dearly need a little time away for my mental health.. wish me luck!
G'day mate,
You have a great trip and stay safe.
Cheers Tim.
Good luck with your escape, take a shot gun for the drones.
Very good information!!! Thanks again Cobb. 👍👍👍 Great info for all,
Cheers
G'day Ash,
Thanks mate for your reply. Im glad you found the video helpful.
Cheers Tim.
Very helpful tips tim🤙🏼 love the vids, keep up the good work mate 👍🏼
G'day Aaron,
Thats great mate that you found the info in the video helpful.
Thanks a lot for your reply and feedback.
Cheers Tim.
Totally agree. DELWP seasonal closures aren't as easy to find. They want you to use their interactive map
Gday mate,
Not sure the interactive map is you mention.
I'll try check it out.
Cheers Tim.
A few more tracks closed as of mid night tonight !! Bloody mess mate !!
G'day Craig,
What's going on over your way?
Cheers Tim.
@@timbates4wdadventures Town has been busy but with the "new " lock down "" there is a chance Mt Buller will close down again...hardly worth staying open...a decision will be made on Friday...we also have spot police checks on vehicles and of course after mid night tonight only those on holidays here can stay. Bloody awful times mate !!
@@craigwillis3372
Yeah mate , i have heard about whats going on with Buller. Bloody sad mate.
Sad news about Chumpy today.
You stay safe mate, it would be great to have a beer with you down the tracks mate.
Cheers Batesy.
@@timbates4wdadventures We will do that Tim and yes awful news about Alex...bloody terrible when I heard this morning !!
Great video bates, only just got my phone back, it had to get fixed
Dylan Moncrieff
Gday Dylan,
What happened to your phone mate?
Thanks for your feedback
Cheers Tim.
@@timbates4wdadventures it had something to do with the motherboard, sucks that we can't go 4wding again
Dylan Moncrieff
Ahh good thing you got it fixed mate.
It does if you’re in the lock down zone.
I’m outside that zone, so I can still get out a bit.
@@timbates4wdadventures ah good for you, I was helping my uncle yesterday with his canopie
Dylan Moncrieff
Cool mate.
Sounds like a top day.
Great channel Tim, and thanks for the entertainment and knowledge you provide.. A few of us were looking to head into the Vic high country in October, then you posted this chat... Is it worth heading down there in October, or better off putting it off until everything is open?
G'day Ross,
Thanks mate, im glad that you found the info in this video helpful for the trip you are planning later this year.
It's up to you mate, but if you can wait a few more weeks until those seasonal gates open, you are going to have a lot better look around with out the restrictions.
Thanks for your reply mate.
Cheers Tim
In one of those zones, it is practically all of Melbourne
G'day mate,
Really feel for you guys in that lock down zone.
Let's hope that they can get on top of that virus in the areas early and open things back up for you.
Cheers Tim.
G'day Tim. Great channel you have here. We're looking at coming over from SA next year if covid permits. With the track closures are the tracks marked with signs?
cheers
G'day Luke,
I hope State borders are back open in time for your High Country trip next year.
The seasonally closed tracks are mark with gates like you see in the thumb nail photo. Plus they have a large sign beside the gate explaining about the closures.
The Park Victoria website is the best place to check out the full list of tracks that are closed.
With you coming over from Sth Aust, you would be far better of coming when the gates are open, so you can make the most of your trip.
When it gets closer, make contact if you like mate. I'd be more than happy to help you plan out your trip and tell you about any tracks that might be closed.
Thanks heaps for your reply and feedback mate.
Cheers Tim.
thanks tim
Cheers mate.
Don't know if this is a recent thing. But there are a heap of tracks that are supposed to be open listed on parks as open but haven't opened in the last 2 years I've been down a couple any ways and there is nothing wrong with the tracks so no excuses there. I thinking these seasonal closures are going to turn into permanent closures and I bet my bottom dollar Dk head Dan has something to do with it 20 minute city early preparations
G'day mate,
Thats interesting if thats the case.
I dont know of any tracks that are listed as open but are closed.
Have you got some track names that are in that case?
How are they closed, gates, signs etc?
Thanks for your feedback mate.
Cheers Tim
Protecting the track seems like a slightly weak excuse. Yes it can be a bit more muddy but how is that different from a wet period in season? I am not saying break the gates or break the rules just questioning the reason. Is there a concern that people might get stuck and may need to get rescued in the middle of winter?
Morgan Woods
Gday Morgan,
All of those reasons.
A big one would be the danger side to it.
A lot of the high elevation tracks would be covered in more than a meter of snow.
Thanks for your reply.
Cheers Tim.
No problem, tracks will be open by the time we're allowed to leave home.
G'day mate,
I sure hope so.
Stay safe mate.
Cheers Tim.
Hey Tim, where do you recommend to camp that has snow. I'm in a landcruiser. Thanks - great videos
G'day Jeremy,
What side of the High Country are you on mate?
Thanks for your feedback.
Cheers Tim.
@@timbates4wdadventures i can easily access walhalla or mansfield sides. happy to go a bit further.
Jeremy Riordan
Mt Selma on the Walhalla side and Mt Terrible on the Mansfield side above Jamieson.
@@timbates4wdadventures Thanks Tim any camp sites you recommend that will most likely be snowed in. Usually go to R L Skipworth in the Kevinton area will that have snow?
Jeremy Riordan
Skip Worth is a great spot.
It’s not at a high enough elevation to get snow.
You’d be better head up and camp near Mt Terrible. Even further along the ridge, towards Woodspoint.
Not much snow around just yet.
At lest Parks Victoria seem to work with the 4WD Community and keep these's areas open during the summer season, even working jointly with the 4wd community to maintain tracks and rest areas in some park areas . . . sadly us NSW 4WD'ers seem to be looked-out of most of our NSW National Parks, especially the more remote locations.
By having Seasonal closures, it also assist in these's tracks remaining usable/serviceable during the summer months, rather then the tracks being chewed up due to snow and wet conditions, so can fully understand Parks Victoria's seasonal closures.
G'day mate,
I have always found the Parks Vic guys great to chat to and good for track info.
Thats no good at all if tracks are being closed in NSW. Hope not for ever mate.
Cheers Tim.
@@timbates4wdadventures Sad really, there are some great Fire Trails/tracks not far from Sydney's door step, but majority of tracks in NSW National Parks go to car parks or designated crowded camp grounds.
Blue Mountains, Newnes Plateau, Wollemi, Yengo National Parks . . . all on Sydney's door step, and majority of their areas all locked out to vehicle access.
Admire your Vic 4wd Community . . . you seem to have Park Authorities who see the benefit of the 4WD Community and work with 4wd clubs and groups, not NPWS up here.
Hoping to spend a week next February in the Vic High Country. Having lived in Albury/Wodonga as a Kid, had done the Omeo Hwy a couple of times, but would love to explore a bit more of the High Country.
@@grant209
Thats no good at all mate.
We do seem the have the support from Parks Vic with keeping tracks and camping areas open, which is great.
I hope things are back to normal for your trip[ in the High Country in Feb next year.
@@timbates4wdadventures Yeah, I agree. Every time I've spoken with Parks VIC, they've been awesome.
Michael Andrews yeah same here mate.
Reckon we will see any snow in the VHC in 6 weeks when ISO is over for Melbourne?
G'day mate,
Generally the best snow comes in late July and all into August.
You should still have plenty of time to get amongst the snow.
Stay safe mate.
Cheers Tim.
@@timbates4wdadventures That would be fantastic. I'll be dreaming about it for weeks now. Cheers Batesy.
@@NasTimeAdventures Stay safe mate.
Lol we’re seasonally shut again, nearly a year later
Yeah mate, not great.
I hope things change soon.
Cheers Tim.
Where do you go in the winter
Gday Kyle,
I generally head out through Licola.
Good area when the snow is on.
Cheers Tim.
Yeah forget the chainsaw, take the grinder!
More and more tracks are being closed and many permanently
G'day mate,
Well, cutting gates open is never a good idea.
Not sure what tracks you have mentioned about being closed and staying closed.
Cheers Tim.