Mountain Cattlemen Country (Once-upon-a-time!)
There was a time, long, long ago, when cattlemen would roam around the Mt Buller area around about the end of April and early May to retrieve their cattle before the first winter snows. Alas, the romance of all that has gone, but we can still travel through that country to see some of the more historic areas.
We shall have a look at the new Craig’s Hut (OK, so that is not very historic!), go to Cobbler Lake and the Falls, to Lovick’s Hut, Bluff Hut and Bindaree Hut. Start and finish are at Mansfield.
Trip Standard: Medium.
Meeting Time and Place: At 9.30am on Saturday 17th April in the centre of the road car park at the eastern end of Mansfield’s main street. Mansfield is 2.5 hours from Melbourne.
Convoy Limit: 6 Vehicles
Fuel: Full tank at start in Mansfield.
Communications: UHF Channel 10
Water: 20 litres per car.
Clothing: Be prepared for cold nights. Walking boots/shoes for a couple of short walks.
Equipment Gas stove for cooking. We might not be able to have a fire. No camper trailers. All terrain tyres preferred.
Trip Leaders: Christine and Alan Hawkes
NOTE: In the event of high fire danger or heavy rain forecasts, this trip could be cancelled at short notice. Please ensure you include your email address and mobile phone numbers when you sign up. You should check your emails for the two days before the weekend.
Sign ups: Members, please log in to the website and use the link below. Or, sign up via email to trips@rangeroverclub.org.au or the Trip Book. Enquiries to trips@rangeroverclub.org.au