The tracks were very dry and while some of the early tracks we tried were rated Medium to Hard we didn't encounter any particular difficulties - though a bit of moisture on these tracks would have made that a very different story. The tracks took us to some quite high scenic spots.
It soon became apparent that the ratings on some of the tracks were well out of date and erosion had certainly played a part over time. We were struggling up a particularly loose rocky, and rutted section when a very nicely set up comp vehicle approached from the other direction and the driver commented that they had a few hairy moments up the track we were headed. This track had already ripped off one of Tim's mudflaps so we decided we'd turn around and try some of the other tracks on the other side of the creek.
Mark leading up a steep climb.
The countryside was suffering from the drought and even the lantana was looking sick. We stopped for lunch in the breeze at the top of one of the hills.
We hadn't gone far after lunch when we found a very interesting downhill section that once started we were sorta committed - back up was out of the question. When Tim started showing how the Hilux could wave it's back wheel about in the air, Emmi decided to vacate the front seat and walk. We managed to get a bit of exercise road building and had to remove Tims awning so he could get around a tree on a deeply rutted corner. We got down safely though a couple of sidesteps will need a bit of bending back into shape.
A great day out with a bit of exercise thrown in! Thanks to Mark for leading the trip.