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4WD Tracks From Licola To Howitt Hut - [ Cracking Storm Rolled In ] 

Tim Bates 4wd Adventures
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Heading off with my mate, we take 4WD tracks from Licola To Howitt Hut, and travels down through the Macalister River.
Then up onto Howitt High Plains where a big storm rolled in at Howitt Hut.
Leaving Licola in basking sunshine in the mid 30's, and arriving at Howitt Hut a few days later to grey skies and heavy rain and thunder.
As the trip climbed out of the Macalister River along the well known 4x4 track for the area, Butcher Country Track.
The higher in elevation we travelled the weather began changing.
With visibility reduced due to low clouds, and then arriving at Howitt Hut, the weather became quite threatening. It wasn't long before the forecasted rains and storms unleashed.
Howitt Hut is a really nice high elevation location to camp. The hut contains a great deal of history from the Bryce family who built the hut to run cattle on the High Plains back in the late 1800's.
Then there's the two unsolved murders related to Wonnangatta Station that took place way back in 1918.
John Bamford's body was found in very close proximity to Howitt Hut.
The Vic High Country has so many amazing 4x4 tracks to drive with stunning views along the way.
The Macalister River crossings were low, which is pretty normal for this time of December.
Vic High Country 4x4 adventures, i just cant get enough of them.

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@PeterDunlop-fi1gm
@PeterDunlop-fi1gm 3 месяца назад
Recently hiked up the Wellington and into lake Tali Karng with a couple of good mates. Beautiful countryside
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 месяца назад
Great trip you did mate. I’ve not been into Tali Karng for over 45 years when I hiked in with scouts. Cheers Tim
@PeterDunlop-fi1gm
@PeterDunlop-fi1gm 3 месяца назад
@@timbates4wdadventures same mate. Was the first time since high school. Beautiful walk
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 месяца назад
@@PeterDunlop-fi1gm yeah I’d love to go back in some day.
@rjl110919581
@rjl110919581 3 года назад
thank you for beauty video on Australia bush
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Robert, Thanks mate. It sure was a great trip covering some stunning country. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.
@BananaBenderTravels
@BananaBenderTravels 2 года назад
I drive a MACK for work and a GU for play. I can't begin to tell you how wrong you are lol. Looking at a trip down south this Xmas with my boys. Your content is invaluable. Love your work cobber. Keep it up.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures Год назад
Gday mate. Couple of wicked brands you drive. Heaps of fun. That great my videos are helping you out. You have a great trip down in the high country over Christmas with your boys. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim
@johnmettam1573
@johnmettam1573 3 года назад
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Gday John, It was a top trip that one. Thanks for your reply and feedback mate. Cheers Tim
@antontekare5202
@antontekare5202 3 года назад
Good day tim once agsin out standing video great to see the mighty GU'S in action looking good thanks again Anton fron nz
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Anton, Thanks mate. It was a really top trip across amazing country. Thanks for dropping in from NZ. Cheers Tim.
@shaneaghan7013
@shaneaghan7013 3 года назад
I missing getting out camping so much, fed up with these lock-downs hopefully they end soon!
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day mate, hope its all done and dusted soon. Need to get out. Cheers Tim
@spf4x4
@spf4x4 Год назад
Cracking 😂 What beautiful place.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures Год назад
Cracking trip alright. Lol. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim
@80ZX
@80ZX 3 года назад
Bloody great video Mate !
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Thanks mate. It’s a great trip that one. Cheers Tim
@jesshowe18
@jesshowe18 3 года назад
Green hills is a cracking track 👌🏻
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Sure is Jess. Great drive. Cheers Tim.
@sinks90
@sinks90 3 года назад
That spot on the Mac River is where we camped a night over Christmas, fit 7 vehicles comfortably! Amazing spot 👍
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Hayden, It sure is a great spot on the river to camp mate. Plenty of room for sure. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.
@madscott85
@madscott85 3 года назад
Which camp site is it?
@sinks90
@sinks90 3 года назад
@@madscott85 about crossing number 3 or 4 heading across from licola side, entrance is about 20-30m on the left. Would easily miss it if you weren’t looking for it. Good swimming hole too!
@madscott85
@madscott85 3 года назад
@@sinks90 cheers mate
@tonydownunder5703
@tonydownunder5703 3 года назад
Great video 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.
@ericchilver9113
@ericchilver9113 3 года назад
Been to Licola often never taken the dirt road along the McAllister. Great videos Tim . Learning a lot
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Gday Eric, It’s a great trip that one. It looks like a farmers gate, but you can drive through, no worries. I’m glad to hear my videos are helpful. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.
@louiskudlak2241
@louiskudlak2241 3 года назад
Great video buddy, -7 degrees, r u serious buddy 😂😂😂😂
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Haha lol It sure was a very crisp morning mate. Lol. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim
@adammacfie8591
@adammacfie8591 3 года назад
Good vid Tim - cheers!
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Thanks mate. I appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim.
@Wayne-Pr
@Wayne-Pr 3 года назад
Another great trip Timbo, thanks, the wife says thanks for allowing her to live vicariously through you all be she says she'd love to do that on horse back yoir vids are the only 4by vids that she enjoys watching. Ha when you were climbing some of thoes hills on butcher track on day 2 were you doing a bit a wheel spinning going up there, just the rear looking camera looked & sounded like you were. Think it's time that I went and brought a few maps & map books and started planning a few trips. I'll be in your home town in a few weeks on the way back from Bermagui where we have a big Telstra job on. Rgs Wayne.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Wayne, Mate, it would be unreal country to ride a horse around. Stunning country thats for sure. Maybe a few spins mate. Not sure though. Since removing the weight, it rides different now. Hoping to change that soon. Have fun with the maps mate and planning your next trip. See if im around mate. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim
@Livelifecairns
@Livelifecairns 3 года назад
Thanks Tim.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Thanks mate. Cheers Tim
@reddo84
@reddo84 3 года назад
Very well put together Tim. Looking forward to the next one :D
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day mate, Thanks for that. I did enjoy this trip across some amazing country. I appreciate your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.
@km4fsi827
@km4fsi827 3 года назад
Nice trip mate! if you ever wondered, this place looks just like here in the state of Tennessee USA. it just amazes me how much they look alike. entirely different continent but when i watch your videos it always reminds me of my home place here of 51 years. cheers and stay safe!
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day mate, Yeah righto. Sounds amazing where you live in the States. You must have some really nice country to explore if the high country looks very similar. Thanks a lot for dropping in and thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.
@mikeykeyes
@mikeykeyes 3 года назад
especially when you consider the southern drawl which is a variation of the cockney present in Aussie English and both states, Tennessee and Victoria are notorious for racism.
@timblizzard4226
@timblizzard4226 2 года назад
@@mikeykeyes yes, Victoria, the most cosmopolitan state in Australia, with the largest Greek community outside of Greece and huge Chinese and Vietnamese diaspora, is notorious for racism. It’s about as notorious for racism as it is for tornadoes.
@timblizzard4226
@timblizzard4226 2 года назад
I think a big difference is we only have evergreen forests here; no fall change in colour. But the Australian Alps and the Appalachians are pretty similar in a lot of ways.
@rickmartin9823
@rickmartin9823 3 года назад
Once again great video,and the scenery MAGNIFICENT 😂 still no garlic Timbo lm a bit worried!well done Mate,felt like l was there.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Rick, Yeah mate, sure did cover some stunning country. It was a really top trip. Haha I will get the garlic back out again soon mate. Lol Thanks for your feedback mate i do appreciate it. Cheers Tim.
@normrathmann9487
@normrathmann9487 3 года назад
Another great vid Tim,keep them coming mate.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Thanks Norm. Two new High Country travel videos coming up over the next few weeks. Cheers Tim.
@stephendimech7174
@stephendimech7174 3 года назад
Awesome video Tim it’s great when there long videos 👍👍
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Thanks mate. I have two more longer high country videos coming up that im editing at the moment. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.
@cruisinwithborgy
@cruisinwithborgy 3 года назад
currently wartching now! this is what im talking about!! nice, long video batesy! awesome work so far :)
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Thanks heaps mate. I greatly appreciate your feedback. Hope you enjoy the video. Cheers Tim.
@gregpaterno1446
@gregpaterno1446 3 года назад
What a life Tim good on you bro 💪🏼👍🏽🇦🇺👌🏼🍻🍻
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Thanks mate. It was a top trip. Cheers Tim.
@4jj3
@4jj3 3 года назад
Nice vid, Cobber!
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Thanks mate. It was a great trip. Cheers Tim.
@chriscoyne4827
@chriscoyne4827 3 года назад
What a cracking trip mate really enjoyed it just top stuff
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Chris, Thanks mate. It was a great trip that one. Cheers Tim.
@chriscoyne4827
@chriscoyne4827 3 года назад
@@timbates4wdadventures funny about the turning circle on the patrol lol Hilux is the worse for it haha.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
@@chriscoyne4827 Haha Yeah mate, it's tight on some of the high country hair pin bends. Lol Cheers Tim.
@rogermace4516
@rogermace4516 3 года назад
I just love the snow gums
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Roger, Yeah, they are amazing little trees. Great camping at elevation. Cheers Tim.
@TJackSurvival
@TJackSurvival 2 года назад
I do like the cool hat!
@grant209
@grant209 3 года назад
I had been planning a 3 - 4 day trip just after New Years from Sydney, down the South Coast and into Vic North West High Country taking in McKillops Bridge and then heading west to Tom Groggin, staying as close to the Boarder as possible, then back up to Omeo, then down to Corryong, then across to Albury for a couple days with family. COVID Boarder Closures killed all that . . . maybe a mini holiday later in the year Grant
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Gday Grant, That’s a great trip you have planned. Hopefully you can come down later in the year. Cheers Tim
@MrKnackers99
@MrKnackers99 3 года назад
Awesome video Tim!, would you be able to do a video which includes all the camera, microphones used, and any accessories you find useful to create your content? Keep up the great work Tim! 👍
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Thanks for your feedback mate. One day i might get around to that kind of video. Cheers Tim.
@Leon-lp9fl
@Leon-lp9fl 2 года назад
Fantastic Tim! Have you posted any trips lately?
@DJSAS
@DJSAS 3 года назад
I know that circle on the Road mate I camped to the left on the last day. The water was a warm 23c
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Ahh righto mate. It's a great spot. Cheers Tim.
@travelsolo2677
@travelsolo2677 Год назад
35:40 now that’s why I go camping, the best stress relief going. Nothing beats a campfire up in the VHC 🤘🤘👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures Год назад
Gday mate, Absolutely, sitting by a crackling campfire in the mighty high country is just the best. Thanks very much for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.
@BillSaltbush
@BillSaltbush 3 года назад
Geez, Timmy! You stand there with your sanga, taking in the sights of that beautiful river, then, after you finished the sanga, you drove off. What the . . .? Didn't you see that 'wee broon troot' rising, just a little downstream from you? Crikey, mate, you should have been into that thing, big time, with your fly rod and without a second wasted. I can't believe you drove off . . . opportunities lost. **sigh** 😉
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Gday Bill, It was a great spot for lunch Yes, fish jumping all over the place. We drove off for a very good reason. For me, getting out of places like that before it rains, is far more important than trying to catch a fish. I’ll be back at some stage. Cheers Tim.
@OverlandUnknown
@OverlandUnknown 3 года назад
bloody good video Tim, it makes me really want to come to Vic Highlands on my next holidays. Thanks for sharing mate. Cheers, Grant.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Grant, Where are you coming from? Well worth checking out at some stage. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim.
@OverlandUnknown
@OverlandUnknown 3 года назад
@@timbates4wdadventures I'm in Rockhampton, Central QLD. I didn't get to visit cause of the fires last year, but it's a must do for 2021.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
@@OverlandUnknown Yeah the fires was full on this time last year. I hope you can make the trip down from Rocky later this year.
@OverlandUnknown
@OverlandUnknown 3 года назад
@@timbates4wdadventures I hope so too mate. Cheers.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
@@OverlandUnknown No worries mate.
@HowardRaven-h4o
@HowardRaven-h4o Год назад
Awesome country, this QLD boy will have to come and visit the VHC soon. Great videos. Howdy
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures Год назад
Gday mate, Yeah, come down and check the high country. So much to see mate. March - April is the best months of the year to explore the place. Glad you’re enjoying my videos mate. Heaps of high country videos to check out. Thanks for your reply Cheers Tim
@gsxrgsxr-tm3ct
@gsxrgsxr-tm3ct 3 года назад
Good viewing mate! It was good how you show the name of the tracks this time. How slippery is butcher country track? Thanks
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Gday mate, I do try and give as much track info as I can. Does help those that want to check out the same trip. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim
@einfelder8262
@einfelder8262 3 года назад
I wouldn't like to tackle Butcher Country track hill in the wet - wise move to do it dry. From the look of the bulldust it would have been nasty and dangerous next day. We went down Dingo Hill last week and out through Caledonia River track - that's a very easy drive compared to the last time we tried it - only got half a k from the link track and had to winch ourselves out of the bogholes and turn back, haha.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Ein, Yeah thats why we came out. Being way down on the Mac River and trying to drive Butcher Country in the wet, sure isn't a good idea. I haven't been into Caledonia for a few years. The bog holes have been bad on the track for a few years now. Good thing you got out ok. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.
@motogspot
@motogspot 3 года назад
Another great video Tim, watching your videos is what made me take the adventure bike into the Victorian high country. It was a pleasure to meet you friday just gone at the Bindaree falls where my partner and i had stopped on the bikes as she had broken her rib in a fall. Will definitely be following this journey on the bike, amazing tracks and love visiting these old huts 😁👍🏼
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day mate, Thanks for the chat, i do hope your partner is ok. Thanks heaps mate for your feedback and im glad you enjoy the videos coming through. Cheers Tim.
@gupatrol2388
@gupatrol2388 3 года назад
How do you keep your swag dry in rainy weather? Does water get underneath it.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Robert, I have slept in that swag in all conditions, it's never had water get inside it. I try and keep it as dry as i can under the awning while set up at camp. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.
@ssbif2423
@ssbif2423 Год назад
Awesome! As an ex-timbertop student. I hiked around these parts for a year in 2004. Been in love with the vic high country since! Will be for a lot of December / January.. I’ll be sure to say hi if I see you! I’ve been dealing with anxiety for years and being in the high country takes it all away. Your videos also help me so much; more than you could imagine. Thanks! You Aussie legend
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures Год назад
G'day mate, Being out in the high country is very relaxing as you would know. Im glad to hear that you find my videos a relaxing experience. I hope you are going ok now and finding some time to head out in the bush. Take care and thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim
@loganollett551
@loganollett551 3 года назад
Hey Tim great video mate just wondering we’re are the rock sliders ?
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
I took them off as part of the weight reduction. Cheers Tim.
@viewsONTRENDING
@viewsONTRENDING 3 года назад
What a great place to set up camp for the night, right where old mate got his had blown off lol
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
It’s a top spot camping nearing the hut mate. Cheers Tim
@olpoe1549
@olpoe1549 22 дня назад
Hey mate, have you done Butcher country track since? Planning to go as soon as the gates are open again. Is it still in good nick?
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 22 дня назад
@@olpoe1549 Gday mate Nah, I haven’t been up Butcher Country since that video. It’s a great track, long drive. Cheers Tim
@olpoe1549
@olpoe1549 22 дня назад
@@timbates4wdadventures Cheers mate. Thanks for the quick response.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 22 дня назад
@@olpoe1549 no worries mate.
@richardbaldwin5490
@richardbaldwin5490 3 года назад
That Greenhills track used to be really good a few years ago before it got bulldozed, it was like Burgoyne’s near morning glory hut. Have to check out that camp spot along the Macalister river, driven past it too many times 🙈 Another great video mate 👍
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Richard, Ahh righto. My first time up Green Hills. Could see it being a challenge on some of the steep sections. That spot down on the Mac River is a wicked spot past the hut if you can get it. Thanks for your reply and feedback mate. Cheers Tim
@bradhogan9566
@bradhogan9566 3 года назад
Tim, have you thought of making GPX files available with comments ? Could be a good source of $. Brad
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Brad, I had someone else mention those files a while ago. I looked in to it and i cant work out how to make them. Im not that computer savy to work it out. Cheers Tim.
@malindasabaratnam
@malindasabaratnam 3 года назад
Great video mate, and looks like you had an amazing time. A couple.of things I wanted to ask, the spot you had lunch on day 2, was that on the side of Mcalister Track? And secondly, is there enough spots to camp around the hut? Thanks mate. Haven't been there, so keen to get some info. Cheers again and keep up the amazing work.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day mate, Yes that lunch spot is on the Mac River Track. Great spot. Camping at Howitt Hut has plenty of room, as long as you dont have a big convoy on your trip. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.
@malindasabaratnam
@malindasabaratnam 3 года назад
@@timbates4wdadventures no, thank you mate. Always very responsive 🙂🙂🙂.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
@@malindasabaratnam Thanks mate.
@MrThuggery
@MrThuggery 3 года назад
Harry Smith had the drum on the murders.......bloody great yarn though! Another beaut Batesy!
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day mate, Yeah it s a good story some of the old history around the high country. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.
@Wedget
@Wedget 2 года назад
Wondering why both of you blokes travel together yet eat separately, why not both hook in and make a stew or feast for two and enjoy it??
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 2 года назад
Just how we like to cook mate. So much easier packing your own food. Cheers Tim
@rogerhector5885
@rogerhector5885 Год назад
what gear did you have it in climbing up away from the river before the storm.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures Год назад
Gday Roger, Because I’m running reduction gears in my transfer case, I would have been in 2nd gear low range. Without the reduction gears, I would have used 1st gear low. Hope that answers your question mate. Cheers Tim
@jase6827
@jase6827 3 года назад
Way to Rock the Denim Shorts Fellas. : )
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Hahah :-) Way to go alright. lol Cheers Tim.
@jamezxh
@jamezxh 3 года назад
haha Mate I though I was the old guy who wore them
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
@@jamezxh Nah mate. denim shorts are ace. Lol
@DieselDave
@DieselDave 3 года назад
Great vid mate. Did you follow the left fork or the right on Black Soil Gully Rd where it separates and goes past Caledonia River Track please?
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G;day Dave, Black Soil isn't near Caledonia River Tk. Maybe track names mixed up. Cheers Tim.
@DieselDave
@DieselDave 3 года назад
@@timbates4wdadventures you are dead right mate. Sorry about that. I meant Butcher Country Track.
@jamezxh
@jamezxh 3 года назад
Mate do you think AT's are ok to run on these tracks . Do you ever see any Brumbies?
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Jim, Yeah for sure. AT's would be no worries at all when the tracks are dry like they were when i did the trip. Just need to be careful if it starts to rain. Nah, you wont see any brumbies this side of Omeo. You really need to go further East past Omeo to start seeing wild brumbies. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.
@MynameisGeoff82
@MynameisGeoff82 3 года назад
You got a new exhaust or just trying new camera locations Tim? Sounded louder then usual? Great vid as usual though 🍻
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Geoff, Nah mate, still the same exhaust on the Patrol. Just moving the cameras around might add to the sound of the exhaust. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.
@MitchMiller123
@MitchMiller123 3 года назад
Great trip, i remember doing butcher country and the Macalister back in the late 70s, very different back then. Do you ever stop at “Fred’s drop”? One of my favourites campsites.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day mate, That area would have been unreal to drive around back in those days. Still amazing today, really nice area to check out. Not sure i have heard of Freds Drop. Cheers Tim
@joshuaguardiani2224
@joshuaguardiani2224 3 года назад
I hope I bump into you on a track mate your bloody lendgend !
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Gday Joshua, That would be ace mate. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.
@matthewhill4295
@matthewhill4295 3 года назад
Ripper video, heading to licola tomorrow and this video has given me a few ideas. Any recommendations for riverside camps in the Dargp area? Will be there the day after
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Matthew, Thanks mate. It was a great trip. You have a top trip, going to be a hot day tomorrow. Plenty of river camp spots in that Dargo area. Italian Flat, Talbotville to mention a couple. Might see you in the area on the weekend. Cheers Tim.
@rogerhector8323
@rogerhector8323 3 года назад
bit of bummer if someone was coming the other way lol
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Gday Roger, Some tracks are pretty tight. But, you always work it out if a group come towards you. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim.
@MudducksTouringAustralia
@MudducksTouringAustralia 3 года назад
Making me jeleous mate, once again covid stuffs my trip to VHC. Cheers Steve
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Gday mate, Yeah, that’s a bugger. Hopefully you can get down later in the year. Cheers Tim.
@josefwinkler3032
@josefwinkler3032 3 года назад
Hi tim!! I'm planning on getting into 4 wheeling and will possibly be getting a Nissan navara ST, for these sort of tracks you wouldn't need to much mods would you? AT tyres? And just standard camping gear? Cheers!
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Gday Josef, Tyres and suspension go well together. But start building your new Navara when you can. Camping set up can be very simple mate, as I’ve shown in some of my videos. I’ve a video about mods to consider when starting out. Maybe check that out. Good idea not to go alone when starting out. Need recovery gear etc. let me know if I can help with any gear. 4wding is a heap of fun mate, plus the amazing places you will see. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.
@josefwinkler3032
@josefwinkler3032 3 года назад
@@timbates4wdadventures cheers Tim! I'll go have a look at that video! Will definitely be putting new tyres on eventually! Thanks for the quick reply! And will be watching more of your videos and keeping in touch with you in the future! Thanks again!
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
@@josefwinkler3032 sounds good mate.
@rogerhector8323
@rogerhector8323 3 года назад
what brand of pies do you like
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Gday Roger, If I’m not taking pies from a local bakery. I generally like Mrs Macs. Not bad at all. Keen to try others though. Cheers Tim.
@brucegrant9964
@brucegrant9964 3 года назад
Remember keep Mayonnaise In the Fridge! It can Kill you if Gets Hot from the Heat
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Bruce, Thats where i keep mine mate. Cheers Tim.
@brucegrant9964
@brucegrant9964 3 года назад
@@timbates4wdadventures Seen a few of your blogs Top Shelf you Are! Just Subbed to your Channel I’ve only recently got myself a 4wd so l will enjoy your Tracks Thanks for sharing your time and effort
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
@@brucegrant9964 Thanks Bruce for joining my channel. I appreciate your feedback. Plenty more videos coming along. Cheers Tim.
@herbmarsh8519
@herbmarsh8519 3 года назад
Mate great trip, shame about the rain.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day mate, That was a great trip. Stunning country. The storm just added to the trip. At least it wasn't cold. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.
@thearmchair4wder705
@thearmchair4wder705 11 месяцев назад
Great trip there mate ! Stayed at Howitt hut myself , it's a great spot, and yes the wonnangatta murders , we went looking around to where we thought John Bamfords body was found . It's such a fascinating story. Cheers Mr high country ! 🤠👍
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 11 месяцев назад
Yeah mate. Heaps of Gatta history around that area. Very interesting stuff. Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the video. It was a top trip. Cheers Tim
@mikeykeyes
@mikeykeyes 3 года назад
Did you have to replace the OEM clutch with a heavy duty one? I heard Patrol manual (pre 2012) clutches ate notorious for suddenly going. By the way apart from the steepness and the water crossings, most of the track is better than many roads up here in the Northern Rivers area where people have to drive their 2wd vehicles! What's more narrow winding roads, with horrendous pot holes often covered by water not giving you a clue that there is an abyss down there, vehicles coming on the wrong side of the road around a bend....I reckon we can handle any other road, anywhere....
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day mate, A new clutch went in at about 300000ks. I just put a heavy duty clutch in with a solid mass fly wheel. Im on my third clutch sine new back in 2009, with nearly 340000ks on the clock. The roads down sound great up your way. Cars on the wrong side of the road around blind corners, happens down here as well. Not great when it happens. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.
@waynedoeblin6801
@waynedoeblin6801 3 года назад
Good stuff Tim,lots of great tracks and things to see.Good old Vic weather,four seasons in one day.Couldn't have a day on the tracks without slipping a pie in somewhere,did you leave your sauce at home?That Green Hill track doesn't appear to be driven too often,unless it's Suzukis that have been there.pretty closed in,plenty of bush pinstripes.Anyway,great few days out,see you next time👍🙂
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Wayne, Yeah mate, thats the might high country weather for you. Just never know what it's going to throw at you. Haha, didn't leave the sauce at home mate, but some pies dont need it i reckon. Lol Yeah mate, that Green Hills Tk is very tight in spots, certainly no good if you dont like pin striping. Lol Thanks heaps mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.
@Yelnats101
@Yelnats101 3 года назад
Great as always Tim. i really need to visit Australia again, but the next time im going off road...
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Stanley, Where are you from? It was a top trip. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim.
@Yelnats101
@Yelnats101 3 года назад
@@timbates4wdadventures live in Kentucky. USA
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
@@Yelnats101 yeah right mate. Thanks for dropping in. Stay safe mate. Cheers Tim.
@ShaneB666
@ShaneB666 3 года назад
Thanks, making me want to get out again as soon as possible. Spent some time at Falls Creek just after new year then home via Lake Cobbler, Kings Hut. Was pretty wet at Falls, that’s for sure. Nice roast but let that meat stand before cutting ....
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Shane, Thats a great trip that did from Falls across to Craigs Hut. I stayed the night at Craigs Hut last week. Great spot. The roast i cooked that night for dinner, went down really well in those wraps. Simple dinner but very nice. Thanks mate for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.
@jamezxh
@jamezxh 3 года назад
I love Your videos TIm Getting out there enjoying life . It's not all about the most expensive kitted out Rig Not like some of the other channels
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Jim, Yeah spot on mate. You sure dont need to spend massive $$$ on setting up a 4WD to tour around in. Keep it simple and that way you can have less hassles. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.
@4x4touring47
@4x4touring47 3 года назад
Great vid as always Tim 👍 that vhc is just magic! Looked a bit tight going up at the start! Coupla queries . . . Do you miss your drawers at all? & What brand are your seatbelt covers? Cheers mate keep up the great content mate 👌👍😎
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Ben, Yeah mate, the high country is stunning. So much on offer. The first track was very tight mate, not a great track if you dont like scratches on your 4WD. Lol The new set up is fantastic. There's no way heavy draws will go back in. Draws are around 80kgs before a knife and fork goes in it. Plus i like how i can take the boxes out when i get home. The seat belt covers are made by Gota Ya Covered, they make the canvas seat covers. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.
@kathymurphy7217
@kathymurphy7217 8 месяцев назад
Love listening to the bird calls in the background. Awesome country we live in! 🇦🇺
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 8 месяцев назад
Yeah the sounds that come from the bush really make a camping trip in the Australian bush very relaxing. Cheers Tim
@ronhughes1805
@ronhughes1805 3 года назад
Thanks again for your great video. The camera setup made the driving very interesting with the fantastic scenery. Just love camping in the rain which at present we miss. It’s interesting that unlike a few sites that we follow you pass on the track names etc. that will allow others to plan trips with confidence. Great site.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Gday Ron, I’m glad you enjoyed the video mate. It was a great trip. I do like a good high country rain storm, as long as you are geared up for it. My travel video’s are put together so people can follow the trip. Track names are a big part of that. Thanks a lot for your feedback, I greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.
@rudvs
@rudvs 2 года назад
Is it where the wellington river and McAllister river mests where that big open section is where its a clear camp spot ?
@christophersaul
@christophersaul 3 года назад
Another good one. Nice to see someone just enjoying a couple of days out with a friend, some driving, great views, good food. I’m sure a good laugh around the fire too, at least on the first night!
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day mate, Yeah it had it all you mentioned on that trip. Really nice country to travel around. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.
@keilfestin4606
@keilfestin4606 3 года назад
Awesome video mate. Just few questions are you running front and rear lockers? You ruining auto or manual locking hubs ?
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day mate, I have front and rear lockers. Only used the rear for that whole trip. No worries at all. I now have manual locking hubs. I lock then every time. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.
@leeprice674
@leeprice674 2 года назад
Great video Tim. Really enjoy the content and the keeping it simple. All the best mate from England 👍
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 2 года назад
G'day Lee, Thanks mate. It was a really good trip that one. Thanks for dropping in from England. I appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim
@stephenlane3078
@stephenlane3078 3 года назад
Awesome Tim, shame the borders are closed I would be down there as well. soon I hope, have a fun time mate, and enjoy.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day mate, Yeah, it's a bugger about borders being closed. I hope things change soon, and you can get down here. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.
@louiskudlak2241
@louiskudlak2241 3 года назад
Mate that camp spot was awesome 10/10. That high country blows me away 👍👍👍😀😀😀
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Louis, It was a top spot to camp mate. Mighty high country has so much to see with amazing camp spots. Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.
@kerrywalsh7393
@kerrywalsh7393 3 года назад
Awesome Tim, i enjoyed this one, some real nice scenery there on my bucket list now. by the way it was great to see the humble pie make an appearance again, ha ha, cheers mate
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Gday Kerry, It sure was a great trip. Stunning views and fun tracks to drive. Haha I love a pie out in the bush. They will feature in more videos. Lol Thanks for your reply and I hope you can check out the area soon. Cheers Tim.
@Boostaification
@Boostaification 3 года назад
Crackin' vid mate. Love watching your trips in the Victorian 'Pie' country . 👍
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Thanks mate. Good ol pie goes down well in the High Country. Lol Cheers Tim.
@runesteinsnnkristoffersen5641
@runesteinsnnkristoffersen5641 3 года назад
This is a litle difference from a cold and snowy Norway. Keep up the good videos :-)
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day mate, Yeah, it's sure not cold and snowing down here at the moment. Thanks for dropping in from Norway mate. Cheers Tim.
@luke_offroad_crusades
@luke_offroad_crusades 3 года назад
Cracker video batesy! Might have to head out that way myself sometime soon 👌
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Luke, Its a trip well worth checking out. Great country. Cheers Tim.
@marksleightholm2821
@marksleightholm2821 3 года назад
nice trip , i've slept a night in that hut while snow fell all night , was a trip to remember.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Mark, Bluff hut is a great hut. That would be unreal being inside with a crankn fire going and snow falling outside. Cheers Tim
@robdotcom71
@robdotcom71 3 года назад
Great video as always Tim. Thanks for sharing.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
No worries. Glad you enjoyed the video. Great trip. Cheers Tim.
@katemcwatters3800
@katemcwatters3800 Год назад
Great video Tim! I was just at Howitt Hut last week, love it up there ❤
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures Год назад
Gday Kate, Thanks for that. It was a great trip that one. I really like camping at Howitt Hut under the snow gums. It’s a nice high elevation camp spot. I greatly appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim.
@gregbarnett3627
@gregbarnett3627 3 года назад
Another epic vid and trip mate. Love it. I'm always super paranoid about driving narrow stuff like the track at around 8:00 in the vid and coming across someone coming the other way. Any tips for dealing with the passing / reversing on narrow trails like that? Thanks again mate.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Gday Greg, Thanks mate. That trip sure did cover some amazing country. As far as narrow tracks. Mate, you just have to make it up at the time. Work out a plan with the vehicles coming towards you, and see who can reverse up. Specially if the track is to tight to pass each other. Hope that helps a bit mate. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim.
@gregbarnett3627
@gregbarnett3627 3 года назад
@@timbates4wdadventures Thanks Tim, good advice!
@atoieno
@atoieno 3 года назад
Thanks for the trip Tim. Excelllent production as usual.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Mann, Thanks a lot mate. I appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim.
@Australian_Outdoor_man
@Australian_Outdoor_man 3 года назад
Great video mate. As always. Thanks for the time and effort you put into your videos. Best content. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Thanks mate. I really appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim.
@bnaccas76
@bnaccas76 Год назад
Great Video! Thanks. By the sound of it you were in 4 Low pretty much the whole time. Is that the case? Whats the benefit (besides better for your transmission when tough terrain).
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures Год назад
G'day mate, Not sure it was the whole trip, but it would have been a fair bit of it. Im never in any rush, allows me to stay off the brakes a lot. Im never going over 3rd gear, any higher and I'd be changing into 4H. I just find it easier to cruise along on low range than high range. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim
@ianward1126
@ianward1126 3 года назад
I’ll have to put this on my bucket list. Thanks again mate
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
It’s a big one to tick off mate. Cheers Tim.
@MOOSEDOWNUNDER
@MOOSEDOWNUNDER 3 года назад
Bloody epic mate. Cracking tracks, all types of weather and winds to make it more interesting and a dash of history. Cannot get better than that, all topped with a great feed and a coldie. Magic.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
It was a top trip mate. As you mentioned, it had it all. Great country to travel. Thanks heaps mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim.
@tonyday1989
@tonyday1989 12 дней назад
Scratch a Doorus bush.😊
@IDontTalkToCops
@IDontTalkToCops 3 года назад
Great to see some new tracks Batesy! Can’t wait to give ‘em a try
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Gday mate, This was a great loop. Really nice country. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.
@jimmaier3600
@jimmaier3600 3 года назад
good vidio tim and good to see you doing some exploring
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day Jim, Thanks mate. It was great to be out on the tracks in the high country. Cheers Tim.
@norikghoukassian1773
@norikghoukassian1773 3 года назад
Hi Tim Did not hear much about you new set up inside the truck , How did it perform on this trip
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day mate, The main thing that needs looking at is the suspension is a bit harsh on some of the rough tracks. Drives so much better without the weight. Thanks heaps for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.
@davidholyoake5767
@davidholyoake5767 3 года назад
@@timbates4wdadventures did you set up your suspension for extra weight in the first place?
@DJSAS
@DJSAS 3 года назад
Bloody awesome mate. Love driving new ground. 👍🍺🍺👍
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Thanks mate. Great trip through the Macalister River. Worth a drive some day. Cheers Tim.
@DJSAS
@DJSAS 3 года назад
@@timbates4wdadventures Yeah very nice down there I've done a lot in there
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
@@DJSAS wicked country mate.
@DJSAS
@DJSAS 3 года назад
@@timbates4wdadventures 100%
@mrdonny3501
@mrdonny3501 3 года назад
Amazing video mate. Keep them coming.
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Thanks mate. I appreciate your reply and feedback. Glad you enjoyed the video. It was a top trip. Cheers Tim.
@davidjennings6937
@davidjennings6937 3 года назад
Good video mate! From Ohio USA!
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day David, Thanks mate for dropping in from Ohio. Take care mate. Cheers Tim.
@mattpearce4099
@mattpearce4099 3 года назад
Ripper video Tim Bates. Travel Well, Travel Light....but always travel with Pies in the Pie Oven....HNY,...🍺🍺
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Hahah Yeah mate, it's a great combination and the pies in the back are a bonus. Lol You have A top new year as well mate. Cheers Tim.
@explorethebush
@explorethebush 3 года назад
Awesome trip thanks Tim. Some of the trails looked steep so I bet they were steeper in person. Nothing the Patrol can't handle! Very cool
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
G'day mate, Yeah camera angles just don't get shown through a camera lens. But, some steep tracks for on that trip. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.
@daniel_5413
@daniel_5413 3 года назад
Looks like a 5 star stay for you tim
@timbates4wdadventures
@timbates4wdadventures 3 года назад
Was pretty good mate. Top trip. Cheers Tim
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