Hi out there, looking for info on the road conditions from Nhill to Murraville ??? in Victoria.In the next 2weeks maybe camping in there for a couple of nights
I haven't travelled that road for about four years but used it many times previously:
Providing there has not been 10mm+ of rain in the past few days a 2WD will do the track without issue however you should keep in mind this is remote country (no phone coverage) with few travellers and if things go wrong you could be waiting a few days for help. Ensure you have 3L+ of water per person per day and if you break down stay with the vehicle and flag down someone passing by.
There are a couple of formal campsites (see Wikicamps) but you can pull up anywhere otherwise.
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There are some awesome areas in Victoria's northwest. Everything in our own back yard. The Nhill / Murrayville is a well constructed road, but there are many minor roads / tracks in that area, either for side trips or just having a look around. There is a really comprehensive map available from Westprint Maps in Nhill. Enjoy.
but there are many minor roads / tracks in that area, either for side trips or just having a look around.
I think it should be made clear that the tracks off the Murrayville Track are loose, often deep, sand and should only be attempted by a 4WD with appropriate tyres and pressures and, ideally, by at least two vehicles - there are no tress to winch from out there.
Additionally once you leave the Murrayville Track to east or west you are in seriously remote country and most likely will not see another vehicle for days or weeks so carry plenty of water also a sat phone/HF radio and PLB should be carried. This is not casual country and should be treated with respect.
PS. If you visit Milmed Rock *do not* attempt the ascent if there is less than two hours of daylight left! :)
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"I beseech you in the bowels of Christ think it possible you may be mistaken"
Oliver Cromwell, 3rd August 1650 - in a letter to the General Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland
My point was - 'remote' / 'outback' is available in Victoria. I would hope people would use the same travel knowledge for conditions in whatever state and however far from home.
My point was - 'remote' / 'outback' is available in Victoria. I would hope people would use the same travel knowledge for conditions in whatever state and however far from home.
but there are many minor roads / tracks in that area, either for side trips or just having a look around.
I think it should be made clear that the tracks off the Murrayville Track are loose, often deep, sand and should only be attempted by a 4WD with appropriate tyres and pressures and, ideally, by at least two vehicles - there are no tress to winch from out there.
Additionally once you leave the Murrayville Track to east or west you are in seriously remote country and most likely will not see another vehicle for days or weeks so carry plenty of water also a sat phone/HF radio and PLB should be carried. This is not casual country and should be treated with respect.
PS. If you visit Milmed Rock *do not* attempt the ascent if there is less than two hours of daylight left! :)
A shovel & a spare wheel may be a suitable alternative to a convenient tree perhaps.
ie Bury the spare vertically & winch from the centre of it. Must admit that I have only used this method in training situations as I don't do dirt these days.
Cupie wrote: A shovel & a spare wheel may be a suitable alternative to a convenient tree perhaps.
ie Bury the spare vertically & winch from the centre of it. Must admit that I have only used this method in training situations as I don't do dirt these days.
I'm aware of this trick but have never used it. Like a lot of these 4WD recovery "great ideas" I suspect it seems like a good idea in theory but out there in the dirt when it's 35C (or 2C and raining) and you're tired, stressed and pi$$ed off you'll wish you had a good solid tree or, better still, had never driven this stupid track in the first place! :)
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