Dargo 2019 Event Program
PRICING
EARLY BIRD – Valid till January 31st 2019. Adult $435. Child $180
REGULAR PRICE – Adult $469. Child $195
Base Camp – Dargo River Inn, 13 Lower Dargo Road, Dargo, Vic 3862. Ph 03 5140 1330
Day 1: Sat 16th March 2019
Registration between 9am and 12pm
Register, set up campsites and familiarise yourself with the site.
11am-1pm 4WD Skills
Learn some great skills and tips for those new to 4WDing. How to get the best out of your 4WD in the High Country. (Some pre-reading and some practical on the day)
2pm-4pm Dargo Museum
Learn about the history of Dargo and look at some relics of the past.
6.30pm onwards – Meet and Greet BBQ
A BBQ Dinner with a guest speaker afterwards.
BYO chairs, plates/cutlery, table, drinks
Day 2: Sun 17th March 2019
Your choice of the following Trips!
Trip #1
Wonongatta Camper Trailer Trip 3 Days
Trip Leader – David Van Zanten TEC – TBA
Depart: 7.30AM
Return: Tuesday 19th March Approx 5.30Pm
Description: A highly popular trek into the Wonongatta! Experience the high country with your camper trailer!
Requirements: Camper Trailer must be full offroad capable. No Offroad Caravans. Camper must have electric brakes, high clearance and minimum of all terrain tyres. 4WD must have low range, minimum all terrain tyres, recovery points on front and rear along with recovery gear.
Trip Rating: Difficult
Trip #2
High Country Huts Trip 3 Days
Trip Leader – Noel & Irene Ham TEC – Wangaratta 4wd Club Member
Depart: 7.30AM
Return: Tuesday 19th March Approx 4.30Pm
Description: A scenic adventure to some of the most iconic huts of the high country taking in sweeping views and volumes of high country history.
Requirements: No Camper Trailers. No Offroad Caravans. 4wd must have a minimum of all terrain tyres, recovery points on front and rear along with recovery gear.
Trip Rating: Medium/Hard
Trip #3
High Country East Trip 3 Days
Trip Leader – Tony Wells TEC – Matt Goode
Depart: 7.30AM
Return: Tuesday 19th March Approx 4.30Pm
Description: A mixed bag of mystery tracks through the east of Dargo taking in Marthavale, Haunted Stream and Dogtown to name a few…
Requirements: No Camper Trailers. No Offroad Caravans. 4wd must have a minimum of all terrain tyres, recovery points on front and rear along with recovery gear.
Trip Rating: Difficult
Trip #4
River To The Clouds 1 Day
Trip Leader – Graeme Price TEC – Steve Belli
Depart: 7.30AM
Return: 5.30PM
Description: Head into the Mayford Valley and Dargo River, then venture up Blue Rag to the Trig Point!
Requirements: No Camper Trailers. No Offroad Caravans. 4wd must have a minimum of all terrain tyres, recovery points on front and rear along with recovery gear.
Trip Rating: Medium/Difficult
Trip #20
Murdering Spur 1 Day
Trip Leader – Wangaratta 4WD Club Member TEC Wangaratta 4WD Club Member
Depart: 7.30AM
Return: 5.30PM
Description: A popular challenging trip where you can test out your skills and enjoy the scenery at the same time! Some nice steep pulls on this one.
Requirements: No Camper Trailers. No Offroad Caravans. 4wd must have a minimum of all terrain tyres, recovery points on front and rear along with recovery gear.
Trip Rating: Medium/Hard
Day 3: Mon 18th March 2019
Your choice of the following Trips!
Trip #5
Relics Of Cassilis 1 Day
Trip Leader – Paul O’Reily TEC – Bram Kefford
Depart: 7.30AM
Return: 5.00PM
Description: A Goldfields History Tour, incorporating Ollies Jump Up and Harris’s Cut. See the workings of one of the largest mines in the area.
Requirements: No Camper Trailers. No Offroad Caravans. 4wd must have a minimum of all terrain tyres, recovery points on front and rear along with recovery gear.
Trip Rating: Easy/Medium
Trip #6
The Shannonvale 5 Star Experience Trip 2 Days
Trip Leader – Graeme Price TEC – Steve Belli
Depart: 7.30AM
Return: Tuesday 19th March Approx 5.00Pm
Description: The closest you will get to a 5 star bush getaway off the beaten track. Ideal for couples and restricted to three couples only. Includes a three course dinner and continental breakfast. Please note no BYO as licenced premises. A scenic trip into the Glen Valley possibly via private property. A truly memorable experience. Additional Cost of $185.00 Per Adult (please see booking form)
Requirements: No Camper Trailers. No Offroad Caravans. 4wd must have a minimum of all terrain tyres, recovery points on front and rear along with recovery gear.
Trip Rating: Easy/Medium
Day 4: Tuesday 19th March 2019
Your choice of the following Trips!
Trip #7
Red Robin Mine / Machinery Spur 1 Day
Trip Leader – Bram Kefford TEC – TBA
Depart: 7.30AM
Return: 5.00PM
Description: A very special trip on a closed 4wd route (special permission gained). Taking in sweeping views of Mt Feather Top, Mt Hotham and the Bogong High Plains. Visit the recently closed down Red Robin Gold Mine. A rare and interesting trip.
Requirements: No Camper Trailers. No Offroad Caravans. 4wd must have a minimum of all terrain tyres, recovery points on front and rear along with recovery gear.
Trip Rating: Medium
6.30pm onwards – Dinner at the Dargo River Inn. Food supplied, drinks at bar prices. No BYO.
Day 5: Wednesday 20th March 2019
Your choice of the following Trips!
Trip #8
Offroad Caravan/Camper Trailer Trip 3 Day
Trip Leader – John Flemming TEC – TBA
Depart: 7.30AM
Return: Friday 22nd March 5.00PM
Description: A nice relaxing trek along the back tracks of Dargo, Dinner Plain, some iconic camping spots and a few nice pull up tracks. Please note there will designated spots to leave your van along the way and visit some areas that are not van accessible. This is the only trip that we provide that is authorised for off-road caravans.
Camper Trailer/Caravan must be full offroad capable. Camper/Caravan must have electric brakes, high clearance and minimum of all terrain tyres. 4WD must have low range, minimum all terrain tyres, recovery points on front and rear along with recovery gear.
Trip Rating: Easy/ Medium
Trip #21
Murdering Spur 1 Day
Trip Leader – Wangaratta 4WD Club Member TEC Wangaratta 4WD Club Member
Depart: 7.30AM
Return: 5.30PM
Description: A popular challenging trip where you can test out your skills and enjoy the scenery at the same time! Some nice steep pulls on this one.
Requirements: No Camper Trailers. No Offroad Caravans. 4wd must have a minimum of all terrain tyres, recovery points on front and rear along with recovery gear.
Trip Rating: Medium/Hard
Trip#10
Red Robin Mine / Machinery Spur 1 Day
Trip Leader – Steve Belli TEC – Graeme Price
Depart: 7.30AM
Return: 5.00PM
Description: A very special trip on a closed 4wd route (special permission gained). Taking in sweeping views of Mt Feather Top, Mt Hotham and the Bogong High Plains. Visit the recently closed down Red Robin Gold Mine. A rare and interesting trip with a local from the area.
Requirements: No Camper Trailers. No Offroad Caravans. 4wd must have a minimum of all terrain tyres, recovery points on front and rear along with recovery gear.
Trip Rating: Medium
Trip#11
Talbotville 1 Day
Trip Leader – Noel & Irene Ham TEC – Wangaratta 4WD Club Member
Depart: 7.30AM
Return: 5.00PM
Description: A challenging drive filled with history, iconic sights and old ghost towns.
Requirements: No Camper Trailers. No Offroad Caravans. 4wd must have a minimum of all terrain tyres, recovery points on front and rear along with recovery gear.
Trip Rating: Medium/Hard
Trip#15
Billy Goat 1 Day
Trip Leader – Paul O’Reily TEC – Bram Kefford
Depart: 7.30AM
Return: 5.00PM
Description: A very popular challenge on one of the highest 4WD tracks in the state. Great views of the High Country.
Requirements: No Camper Trailers. No Offroad Caravans. 4wd must have a minimum of all terrain tyres, recovery points on front and rear along with recovery gear and high clearance.
Trip Rating: Medium/Hard
Day 6: Thursday 21st March 2019
Your choice of the following Trips!
Trip #9
High Country West Trip 3 Days
Trip Leader – Tony Wells TEC – TBA
Depart: 7.30AM
Return: Saturday 23rd March Approx 4.30Pm
Description: A mixed bag of mystery tracks through the west of Dargo taking in Kelly’s Hut, Butcher Country, Wonongatta and Talbotville, to name a few…
Requirements: No Camper Trailers. No Offroad Caravans. 4wd must have a minimum of all terrain tyres, recovery points on front and rear along with recovery gear.
Trip Rating: Difficult
Trip #13
Haunted Stream 2 Day
Trip Leader – Noel & Irene Ham TEC – Wangaratta 4WD Club Member
Depart: 7.30AM
Return: 5.00PM
Description: An overnight trip up the recently re-opened haunted stream region.
Requirements: No Camper Trailers. No Offroad Caravans. 4wd must have a minimum of all terrain tyres, recovery points on front and rear along with recovery gear.
Trip Rating: Difficult
Trip #12
Blizzard Brewery BBQ 1 Day
Trip Leader – Steve Belli TEC – Graeme Price
Depart: 7.30AM
Return: 5.00PM
Description: A very special trip to see the workings of one of Australia’s Highest Brewery’s. Sample some craft beer and enjoy a high country BBQ. Note additional cost of $25 per Adult (includes beer sampling and BBQ Lunch)
Requirements: No Camper Trailers. No Offroad Caravans. 4wd must have a minimum of all terrain tyres, recovery points on front and rear along with recovery gear.
Trip Rating: Easy/Medium
Trip #16
Upper New Place Hut 1 Day
Trip Leader – Bram Kefford TEC – Paul O’Reily
Depart: 7.30AM
Return: 5.00PM
Description: A scenic day trip to Upper New Place Hut taking in some great views south east of Dargo.
Requirements: No Camper Trailers. No Offroad Caravans. 4wd must have a minimum of all terrain tyres, recovery points on front and rear along with recovery gear.
Trip Rating: Medium
Day 7: Friday 22nd March 2019
Your choice of the following Trips!
Trip #14
Talbotville 1 Day
Trip Leader – Graeme Price TEC – Steve Belli
Depart: 7.30AM
Return: 5.00PM
Description: A challenging drive filled with history, iconic sights and old ghost towns.
Requirements: No Camper Trailers. No Offroad Caravans. 4wd must have a minimum of all terrain tyres, recovery points on front and rear along with recovery gear.
Trip Rating: Medium/Hard
Trip #17
River To The Clouds 1 Day
Trip Leader – Paul O’Reily TEC – Bram Kefford
Depart: 7.30AM
Return: 5.30PM
Description: Head into the Mayford Valley and Dargo River, then venture up Blue Rag to the Trig Point!
Requirements: No Camper Trailers. No Offroad Caravans. 4wd must have a minimum of all terrain tyres, recovery points on front and rear along with recovery gear.
Trip Rating: Medium/Difficult
Day 8: Saturday 23rd March 2019
Your choice of the following Trips!
Trip #18
Wallers Hut 1 Day
Trip Leader – Bram Kefford TEC – Paul O’Reily
Depart: 7.30AM
Return: 5.00PM
Description: A scenic day trip to Wallers Hut taking in some great views.
Requirements: No Camper Trailers. No Offroad Caravans. 4wd must have a minimum of all terrain tyres, recovery points on front and rear along with recovery gear.
Trip Rating: Medium
Trip #19
McGuire’s Track 1 Day
Trip Leader – Graeme Price TEC – Steve Belli
Depart: 7.30AM
Return: 3.30PM
Description: Test out your skills on this challenging fun track! Note short trip for those wanting to get back early for the Gala Dinner.
Requirements: No Camper Trailers. No Offroad Caravans. 4wd must have a minimum of all terrain tyres, recovery points on front and rear along with recovery gear.
Trip Rating: Medium
Trip #22
Wonongatta 1 Day
Trip Leader – Wangaratta 4WD Club Member TEC – Wangaratta 4WD Club Member
Depart: 7.30AM
Return: 5.00PM
Description: Visit the Wonongatta Homestead and hear about the mysterious unsolved murder from days gone by. A great opportunity if you missed the overnight trips.
Requirements: No Camper Trailers. No Offroad Caravans. 4wd must have a minimum of all terrain tyres, recovery points on front and rear along with recovery gear.
Trip Rating: Difficult
6.30pm onwards – Gala Dinner at Dargo Community Centre. 3 Course Meal, BYO drinks. High Country Trivia and some fun awards coupled with some great prizes!