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Snowy Mountains Adventure SNOWY MOUNTAINS ADVENTURE WAYPOINT EXPEDITIONS OVERVIEW: SNOWY MOUNTAINS ADVENTURE - $1685 TRACK “A wild, unhandled lot they are of every shape and breed. They venture out ‘neath moon and star along the flats to feed; ” 595KM – Banjo Paterson Brumby’s Run 8 DAYS Explore the Snowy Mountains and Australia’s Great Dividing Range. The Alpine and DIFFICULT Snowy Mountains country is one of Australia’s most amazing locales, offering rugged PREFERRED mountains, magnificent 4WDing and cosy country towns. There are picturesque journeys, powerful rivers and a rich history kept alive by cattlemen’s huts and ruins. SELF-CATERED With tracks ranging through from easy to very difficult this journey is a challenging and rewarding experience. Throw in a rod, toss in your hiking boots, pack your TOUR INCLUSIONS tent and get on board for an adventurous exploration through Australia’s alpine wilderness. Snowy Mountains adventure is a tri-state mountain adventure departing • 8 days of intermediate to advanced 4WDing from Cotter River on the outskirts of Canberra and finishing in Jindabyne. • Invaluable tips and tricks to combat Victoria’s High Country Snowy Mountains Adventure Expedition starts in Canberra and finishes in Tom • Local expert and touring guide Groggin. Head off the highway in your 4WD and have a high country adventure • Knowledge about indigenous and European with Waypoint. Travel up and down the back roads and forest tracks of Kosciuszko & history of the area Alpine National Parks at a leisurely pace and discover great camping, rivers, waterfalls, • Knowledge about flora and fauna native to sweeping views and a chance to tackle some serious 4WDing and improve your skills. the area • 7 nights of million star camping The tracks range from easy to difficult and this is not for AWDs. High clearance, Lo • All Camping fees range capable 4WD will be required for this tour. Locking diffs a bonus advantage, • All Victorian Park Fees if you have them. There are many creek and river crossings, steep ascents and • Private land owner fees descents, sections of very rough track and a lot of bulldust. This of course is • Farewell dinner with complimentary drink • Satellite comms & tracking interspersed with amazing scenery, lush plains, a rich history, and it’s a lot of fun! • Remote Area Qualilfied staff with Outback 1st Aid Kit This is a 7 day expedition with plenty of time for you to explore, relax and enjoy your time out here. If there are particular interests such as photography, astronomy, history, TOUR EXCLUSIONS flora and fauna there is time to pursue these hobbies. • Insurance • 4WD Recovery costs Waypoint Expeditions supplies a support vehicle fully equipped with recovery • Alcoholic beverages equipment, satellite phone, GPS tracking equipment, emergency locator beacon and • UHF Radios (can be hired) remote area first aid equipment. • Camping equipment Each Waypoint Expedition is a carefully thought out, planned, and researched route to provide you with a unique experience where you not just “tag along” but participate in culture of place. We hope, by the time you have finished your journey with us, you will have a new appreciation of the cultural and historical significance of the Snowy High Country as well as its importance as one of Australia’s wilderness mountain regions. Travel with Waypoint – experts in outback adventuring for over 20 years. *** ALL TAG ALONG TOURS*** Due to the nature of where we travel - the ever-changing track conditions and other influences itineraries should be taken as a guide only. SNOWY MOUNTAINS ADVENTURE WAYPOINT EXPEDITIONS ITINERARY Rendezvous Cotter River (optional) Day 06 1530 – 1630 Meet in the BBQ area at the Mansfield Holiday Park for a Limestone Creek quick meet and greet. A decent walk this day if up for it, into Cowombat and the Forrest Hill cairn. Then it’s perhaps the most challenging section of the adventure 1730 Welcome BBQ at the Cotter River campground. is the ascent of Cobberas Track from Suggan Buggan River. After popping out onto Limestone Creek Rd it’s an easy run down to Day 01 Limestone Creek and camp. Brindabellas Breakfast meet at Cotter River Reserve on the outskirts of Canberra, or Day 07 feel free to camp the night before – we’ll be there. After breakfast it’s up Buckwong Creek into the Brindabellas via Two Sticks and lunch at Flea Creek. After lunch Leaving Limestone we head up the track to Poplars and the it’s onto Kosciuszko NP and onto Never Never Camp. headwaters of the Murray River. This track presents some small challenges and some sections are rated as difficult. After lunch we Day 02 head up to the junction and begin the very long descent down Long Plain Buckwong track to Buckwong Creek camp one of the nicest campsites Leaving Never Never we follow Broken Cart down onto Long Plain and a in all the high country. head north to Perkins Flat before backtracking to Blue Waterholes and Cooleman Caves for the rest of the day. Day 08 The Mighty Murray Day 03 A leisurely departure from Buckwong and onto the Mt Hope Rd and Tantangara Tom Groggin Track for the ridge run to Mt Pinnibar turnoff and a long Departing Blue Waterholes we head for Tantangara and a if you want to climb to one of the best mountain views in the high country. From drop a line now’s the time. Depending on road status we’ll either crossing there it’s a 15km backtrack to Dogman Hut our final camp for this the causeway for our camp near Pockets Saddle or stay put. adventure. Day 9 Home In the morning we cross the Murray and the Alpine Way for exits towards Jindabyne and Albury-Wondonga. Day 04 Snowy River It’s a transfer day – we exit on to the B72 and b-line for Jindabyne where there’s the opportunity to refuel and pick up more/extra supplies. In and out of there qucik as, then we’re on the Barry Way and down to Wallace Lookout before descending onto the valley and camping alongside the Snowy River. Day 05 Ingeegoodbee . Departing the Snowy River we cross the border into Victoria and travel up the Ingeegoodbee and pure four-wheel driving country. You’re going to need to exercise every bit of your four-wheel drive experience on this run. After an adventurous day of ascents and descents we set camp on MacFarlane’s Flat. SNOWY MOUNTAINS ADVENTURE WAYPOINT EXPEDITIONS FAQs WHAT IS THE DISTANCE OF THIS TOUR? WHAT HAPPENS IF OUR VEHICLE BREAKS DOWN ON TOUR? Victorian HIgh Country alpine journey is 809km We will do our best to get you going again but if we can’t, we will discuss the options of getting your vehicle recovered and to where WHERE ARE THE FUELLING POINTS? it can be repaired. We strongly recommend you have cover with a Canberra [206km] Adaminaby nationwide motoring association and also take out travel insurance. Adaminaby [100km] Jindabyne HOW DO I BOOK? SNOWY MOUNTAINS ADVENTURE is available 3 times a season. Jindabyne (312km] Jindabyne Bookings can be made online via the payment gateway or an offline booking form. VICTORIAN HIGH COUNTRY is a similar adventure in DO I NEED TO CARRY EXTRA FUEL? length and style. No necessary unless your total fuel usage is under 350km WHAT DO WE NEED TO BRING? HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD I CARRY? The most important thing to pack is a sense of adventure. Don’t worry This question is about preference and capacity but recommended you if you have misplaced yours as you will soon find it on the tour! Once carry at least 30lt of drinking water and 20lt of general usage water. your place has been confirmed a briefing kit with all the information There may opportunity to refill general usage but the longest time you will need will be sent to you. It will contain list of suggestions, spare between drinking water refills is 3 days. parts, maps, camping requirements, etc. ARE CAMPER TRAILERS/CARAVANS ALLOWED? WHAT HAPPENS IF I GET SICK OR INJURED? Yes to Camper Trailers, no to Caravans. Due the difficult nature If you become sick on the trip all efforts will be made to maintain your of some of the tracks, the fragility of the environment and other comfort and enjoyment. Our Expedition Leaders are first aid trained considerations, caravans are not allowed. Camper Trailers are possible (Remote Area First Aid) and experienced in emergency management. but some of the tracks after Jindabyne are quite rocky and steep and In the event of an emergency the tour leader carries a Spot Tracker I would advise against. Please see the Trip Info page for transport emergency beacon for emergency assistance and a  Sat phone. options to move your towed assets. Vehicles are also fitted with UHF radios for local radio contact and satellite tracking. WHAT TYPE OF 4WD IS SUITABLE FOR THESE EXPEDITIONS? 4WDs that have medium to high clearance and a high/low transfer case, with a quality set of springs and shock absorbers as well as All Terrain / Mud Terrain tyres with at least 70% tread. UHF Radio either hand held or fitted is a must as well. These expeditions are not suitable for AWDs. RESPECT THE HIGH COUNTRY DO WE GET TIME FOR SIGHTSEEING Absolutely! You will get plenty of time to explore, bushwalk, fish, Please make best efforts to minimise impact on the high photograph, stargaze and take in the beauty and grandeur of the country environment places we visit. • Keep to well-defined access routes across the high coun- LIMITED 4WD EXPERIENCE? try to avoid damaging the fragile landscape WayPoint will assist and guide you in the basic skills of 4WD driving and sustainable 4WD driving to suit the terrain in which we will travel • Rubbish comes out – place in strong plastic bags (do not however consider doing a 4WD course prior to the trip as some bury, it will be dug up) advanced off road techniques will be required.
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