Range Rover Club - Victoria

An Australia Day weekend on the coast with some spectacular 4WDing in the Errinundra...

This is a basecamp trip at Cape Conran. We will plan to do one long day trip into the Errinundra Forest area (probably Sunday) and one shorter day trip into Croajingolong National Park. Cape Conran/Marlo area is a coastal region offering lots of outdoor activities. If you wish to do more day trips then other options are available. If you want to do less and spend more time with water sports then that is an option as well.

Errinundra N.P. is North of Cann River. It is a large park with spectacular views from the escarpment over rugged mountains to the coast. The N.P. has a number of 4WD tracks, short walks and rainforest walks.

Meeting Time and Place:  Well, it's flexible. We will be arriving at the Caravan Park on Friday night, January 22nd.  People can arrive then, or Saturday.  The first trip will not be before Saturday afternoon.  We will be heading home in the morning on Tuesday January 26th.  Let us know your plans when you sign up.

Accommodation: Burbang Adventure Caravan Park, Cape Conran

Camp sites, powered or unpowered, are available at Burbang. Powered sites from $16/night, $14 for unpowered. En Suite cabins are available. Contact the park on  03-5154 8219 if you want to book a cabin.  Otherwise, I will book unpowered sites for people coming. Please advise if you want powered.

From Orbost, take road to Marlo (15 km) then continue along the coastal road (Cape Conran Rd) 15 km to the park entry on left. 

Info about Burbang: http://www.travelinoz.com.au/acc_zoom.app?type=acc&id=1006046010

Fuel: Recommend a full tank from Orbost

Trip Standard:  Easy – Medium – Sand driving in Croajingolong,  rock and maybe mud in Errindundra

Equipment:  Well maintained vehicle, standard recovery gear, compressor

Food and Water:  Please be self sufficient, although Orbost and Marlo are not far away

Clothing:  It’s Summer in Victoria – say no more – allow for 4 possible seasons

Maps:  Hema Regional Map – East Gippsland and the Sapphire Coast 1:300,000– 2nd edition has good level of detail for all tracks we are likely to cover, including Errinundra N.P.  Bush Maps Victoria – Croajingolong National Park 1:70,000 is also quite good for that area

Vehicles:  max 10

Trip Leaders:  Ken & Sue Archibald

Signups:  Members please log in and use the link below to signup.  Or, signup or any queries by email to  trips@rangeroverclub.org.au

References:

Refer to DSE website www.dse.vic.gov.au and search on Far East Gippsland Back Road Tours for details of trips available in the region. http://tiny.cc/7NtJ9

Croajingolong National Park
http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=99

Errindundra National Park
http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=104 
http://www.overlander.com.au/pg/destinations.php?dest=20 
http://www.exploroz.com/TrekNotes/EastVic/Croajingolong.asp 
http://www.thegreatoutdoors.com.au/display.php?location=VIC&ID=5812 
http://www.users.bigpond.com/haldane/lighthouse.html