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Jason Sonneman
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Here's a few videos profiling some of the interesting 4wd tracks that we've come across - when we can be bothered filming! Our videos are mostly filmed directly from our vehicle so you can see what the tracks are going to look like when you're out there driving. We try to point out features along the way including vegetation and landscape features, track obstacles and river crossings, and provide a general opinion on track difficulty.
Please be aware that all of these videos profile footage taken from our 80 Series Landcruisers which are well set up, and have front and rear diff lockers. Some tracks that look easy to drive may not be as easy in other 4wds.
We hope these videos are informative and give you the confidence to head out and enjoy our great outdoors. See you out there!
Please be aware that all of these videos profile footage taken from our 80 Series Landcruisers which are well set up, and have front and rear diff lockers. Some tracks that look easy to drive may not be as easy in other 4wds.
We hope these videos are informative and give you the confidence to head out and enjoy our great outdoors. See you out there!
Razor Track - VHC
This video profiles Razor Track which does a big loop between the West Buffalo Track and Harry Shepherds Track. The track is seasonally closed and passes some amazing landscapes, with major views towards the Cobbler Range and The Razor and The Viking formations. This is one of the best 4wd tracks in the VHC with some great climbs and descents, and a few small creek crossings. I recommend heading in from the bottom via the West Buffalo Track for the breath-taking views as you hit the hill tops. Catch you out there!
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Camp Creek Track - VHC
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This video profiles the section of Camp Creek Track which runs between the Mt Buggery Track and the Abbeyards Road. The track is well maintained and an easy drive. It’s got some steep climbs and descents, but nothing that should worry anyone. The track crosses the West Buffalo River just before the Abbeyards Road intersection. The river level was up when we did it due to overnight rain but it w...
XL Track - Lerderderg State Park / Wombat State Forest
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This video profiles XL Track - one of the longest 4wd tracks running through the Lerderderg-Wombat Forest area. The track starts at Obriens Road (Lerderderg SP) and runs north to Firth Road (Wombat SF). The southern section of the track is seasonally closed and has a fair bit of decent technical 4wd sections. The northern section is well maintained and easy going. As with all Wombat Forest trac...
Mount Buggery Track - VHC
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This video profiles the Mount Buggery Track which runs from the SEC Access Track at Dandongadale to Camp Creek Track near Abbeyard. The track runs along a series of ridgelines with some great views. The track has some steep climbs and descents, is well maintained and can be safely driven by drivers of all experience levels in dry conditions. I would recommend that less experienced drivers do th...
McDonalds Spur Track - VHC
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This video profiles McDonalds Spur Track which is a fun little 4wd track located to the west of Lake William Hovell. The track runs between Christophers Road and the Mansfield-Whitfield Road, and takes you up a short steep climb with a rocky clay track. McDonalds Spur Track is seasonally closed so not an option during winter. Worth a look if you're in this neck of the woods, or looking for an a...
Black Range Track - VHC
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This video profiles the Black Range Track which runs from Whitfield to Lake Buffalo along the Black Range. The track is approximately 25km long and takes you along a series of ridgelines with some reasonably steep climbs and descents. The track conditions are reasonably good and this is a great track for 4wders of all abilities. Whilst you are in the area, you can drop off the track into the Ed...
Wombat Track - Wombat State Forest
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This video profiles Wombat Track - located to the east of Blackwood in the Wombat State Forest. Wombat Track is seasonally closed and can be driven as a route (Wombat - Hayden - Ruth Tracks) from Chettle Road to North Blackwood Road. These tracks are off the beaten track and take you through some nice bits of forest. There's only one main obstacle to take on, a steep rutted clay section along R...
New Ottie Track - Wombat State Forest
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This video profiles New Ottie Track - a short 4wd track located to the west of Blackwood. A first what appears to be an easy drive, quickly turns into a steep technical descent towards the Lerderderg River. Worth a look if you're in this neck of the woods. This would be a proper 4wd track coming up from the Lerderderg Road end. See you out there!
Gunns Track - VHC
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This video profiles Gunns Track - a cracking 4wd track that runs from the Great Alpine Road below Mount St Bernard along a series of extremely narrow ridgelines towards Harrietville. The track itself is a fairly basic drive, however, the views from various points along the route are superb and there are some decent steep climbs to negotiate. This track is a find and one that we'll be back along...
Diggers Track - Lerderderg State Park / Wombat State Forest
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This video profiles Diggers Track, one of the well-known tracks located in the Wombat Forest. The track runs between Obriens Road in the Lerderderg State Park and Chettle Road in the Wombat State Forest. It’s an awesome 4wd track with a heap of challenges to negotiate - I would rate this track as difficult. We drove the track from the Obriens Road end, however, if you want an easier route, best...
Top Crossing Track - VHC
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This video profiles the Top Crossing Track which runs from the intersection with Buckland Spur Track (at the south end of Lake William Hovell) to the Top Crossing Hut campground. Access to this track is generally via the Upper King River Road (4wd) located along the west side of Lake William Hovell. Overall, it's an easy track with three crossings of the King River to negotiate. The crossings a...
Ratcliffe Track - Lerderderg State Park
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This video profiles Ratcliffe Track which is located in the Lerderderg State Forest. The track is an easy drive in at both ends but has some technical sections to negotiate coming in and out of the Middle Gully Creek crossing. We really enjoyed driving through this section of the Lerderderg - it's an amazing bit of forest that is off the radar for most people. See you out there!
Boggy Hole Access Track (Finke River)
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This video profiles the Boggy Hole Access Track which runs through the Finke River National Park to Boggy Hole on the Finke River. The track is part of the iconic Finke River 4wd Route which takes you through the James Ranges. Boggy Hole is a large permanent waterhole on the Finke River and is an incredible place to visit and explore. If you do visit, please respect the environment and indigeno...
Border Track Part 2a - Murray Sunset NP to Ngarkat Conservation Park
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This is the second part of our Border Track journey. After reviewing our footage, we decided to break the second leg into two parts. This video covers the first part between Murray Sunset NP and Ngarkat Conservation Park (the start of the one way section of the Border Track - Part 2b). Part 2a of the track passes through areas of state forest and the Manya Bushland Reserve, including some areas...
Rams Horn Track - VHC
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The Rams Horn Track is a seasonally closed track that runs between Limestone Road and the Rams Horn, a monolithic rock feature located to the south of Mt Cobberas. This track is classified as a double diamond track (very difficult) which I suspect prevents many 4wders from driving to the peak and climbing the amazing Rams Horn. However, I dont believe the track is that extreme. There's a small ...
Border Track Part 3 - Red Bluff Campground to Little Desert NP
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Border Track Part 3 - Red Bluff Campground to Little Desert NP
Border Track Part 4 - Little Desert NP to the Limestone Coast
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Border Track Part 4 - Little Desert NP to the Limestone Coast
Mt Sunday Track (to Barkly River Track) - VHC
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Mt Sunday Track (to Barkly River Track) - VHC
Border Track Part 1 - Murray Sunset National Park
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Border Track Part 1 - Murray Sunset National Park
80 Series Variable Assist Power Steering solution
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80 Series Variable Assist Power Steering solution
Simpson Desert - Birdsville to Dalhousie Crossing
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Simpson Desert - Birdsville to Dalhousie Crossing
Strange we where there a month ago and it was closed
@@davidholzgrefe7298 fairly sure its seasonally closed, open now. Only one open during closed season is Diggers
Thanks so much for the informative video!
Great video mate, it was closed when I went past last week. Keen to give it a go when it opens in November.
Cheers for the video going to give it a crack this week
Thanks for publishing this. Would you be able to recommend beginner tracks in Lederderg/Wombat for a solo beginner? I've just gotten a 60 series and am keen to learn
@@_pacalis Hi, I would probably hit the Wombat to the west of Blackwood for some easier tracks.
Great place and big river crossing when I last did it ❤❤❤
Enjoying your videos. Hope to get back to the VHC soon, amazing place to explore.
Thanks for showing what this track is like, haven't quite been game to attempt it knowing it's a steep down then up. I would probably do it opposite direction when dry. Climbing those rocks would be hard on an ADV bike.
Hi, If coming from the other direction, the only tricky bit to negotiate (other than the rock section) will be the clay bit coming out the other side. Reckon this could get messy depending on how wet winter has been. Cheers
Great track, you got a nice clear run. We came through on ADV bikes and there was a traffic jam at the big holes, someone decided to try their luck on the 2nd from the right, didn't work out to well. Here's a short video of it. Also have a long version of the day. th-cam.com/users/shortsL2erBwupneM?feature=share
@@OzADVRider not one 4wd sighted! Thanks for the link - awesome
Did this track a decade ago, too wet to get up the rocky section in the fading light, boy that was a cold night sleeping out in our rigs. Amazing how much it has changed, those ruts were 8" high not top of the doors like now! Thanks for posting.
Cheers, it's become a proper 4wd track these days. There are now signs at either end warning of iminent damage to vehicles. Looking at the scapes on tree and rocks along the way, I suspect few vehicles get through unscathed. Those rutted sections would be a nightmare in the wet!
Is gunns track accessible down at the buckland valley rd end? Thanks for sharing
You would have to come in via either Paddy Hill Track or Pheasant Creek Track at the Buckland River Road end. Fairly sure Gunns is closed atm for winter.
You didn’t get to XL mine, the namesake of the track. It’s a fairly overgrown side shoot, that leads to the mine, which up until about 20 years ago, had a ladder on the angled decline into the main shaft for 40 metres, before branching out at that point to side tunnels.
Cheers, I'm definitely tracking that one down! Will be in touch if we cant locate it on our maps. We did check out a couple of mines in the area which are home to a threatened species - so didnt show any footage.
ripper...great vid, cheers
Where? 🤷♂️
Just west of Blackwood off Lerderderg Rd
@@jasonsonneman I had to look it up. So Victoria. Lol.
Good video! Earlier in the year I was trying to get from the Pheasant Ck Track to the Gunns Track on my little dirt bike (heavily loaded up, riding solo) but when the Pheasant Ck track got VERY steep and rocky, and I had no traction, a big Mitsi Canter camper thing with lockers was also scrambling for grip to so I chickened out and back traced my route to Bright
Thanks for the feedback. These tracks are deceptively steep - we had the lockers in on at least one slope. Wouldnt be too keen to ride a bike up there!
This drive is very familiar to me. 😊 Looks like you got a cracking day for it.
Nice, I’m doing that track this weekend. Is that a recent video? Interested to see if the water levels are about what they are here as I’ll be in my adventure bike 😂
Yep, a few months ago. Been stuff all rain so you should be sweet.
Do you speed up the video in parts or is that the speed you normally drive on the tracks or thru the water crossings ? Just trying to gauge if I am a Captain Slow or not 🙂
All at normal speed, the video from the car always makes it look faster than it is. TBH, I probably drive my 80 a bit quicker than many. That day we were meeting others and in a bit of a rush. Best to take it easy!
I have a picture of me from 26 years ago in my FJ40 after just coming down the rocky section into the creek, it was a much more difficult track back then
It would be great to see your photo.
So would you be able to get a Hybrid Van there to camp???
Hi, If it's a 4wd you should be OK. Nothing too difficult as far as 4wding is concerned. Cheers
That track doesn't even rate an easy... Compared to the Cobberas track nearby. Is Cobberas still closed?
I believe so
I love that drive. We went through to Palm Valley and Hermannsburg. Albert Namatjira country. Fantastic. that was 32 years ago. Do it.
Nice video, I was there 12 months ago it is a great drive. Thanks for sharing
I went to Fink-e and was repeatedly informed there's no e whenever I said it. It's just Fink. So why the hell have the e I countered. Silence. lol Thanks for the video it's a beautiful place.
I keep saying the 'e' too, I know better but old habits!
The reason its double black ,is because of people who cant drive. A normal 4×4 , driven properly will suffice , you dont need a lift kit. 😅😅
We did all these tracks for years and years in old Landrovers never a problem but with modern cars u you would need a lift
Agree! Many newer 4wds also have longer wheel bases too.
Good info and video. Thanks
Hi just an update, it looks like TH-cam may have messed up your link, it only has about half of the url address highlighted and working.
Thanks for taking the time to post, was interesting to watch.
Very good content keep it coming very informative for people who just want to know what these tracks are like,
Great video. I visited it about 14 yrs ago with the family. Kids thought it was great.
Hi jason , can't find border tracks part 2 and 3
Hi, apologies - still yet to put them up. I'll stick part 3 up this week. Part 2 to follow. Cheers
Check out our video of this track. We were there March 13. Certainly heckers through that section of the track. Great work getting up it.
Great work mate, just drove this on Monday. Second time now, first was 2 years ago, the track has definitely deteriorated a lot from the first time I drove it. Had planned on dropping the same sort of video, and just stumbled across yours. 🤦🏽🤣
Cheers, it's a fun track!
Another informative video. Thx for posting.
Was thinking of another 4wd trip up around Dargo and came across this YT post. Good stuff, thanks for posting. I’ve come up Wombat Range Spur track, but not done Herne Spur but after seeing this I wouldn’t mind giving it a go Cheers
Cheers, glad you found it helpful. Herne's is a fun drive, take it easy and you'll be fine!
@@jasonsonneman thx for reply. I’ve just detected you have posted a few other videos that look quite interesting so will be checking those out for sure 👍
Great video and terrific narrative Jason
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Nice vid....border track is new to me...what happened to parts 2 and 3?
Cheers - I'll be sticking them up next week!
Hi Jason, what votage must the steering assist solenoid have. Kind regards Andy
Hi Andy, I understand it's a 12V system. Cheers
Hi Jason... Is the voltage there 12v when stationary? does it decrease as the speed increases?
@@dariuszgoz6028 Hi, just tested one of mine. 12v is applied at idle. I believe it shuts off around 40kph. Fairly sure the solenoid is just a binary setup. Solenoid pulls plunger down at idle, then releases and fluid pressure pushes up to activte bypass. Stuck solenoids in upper position = hard steering. Cheers
very well presented, no crap music intro, just straight to the point with good info
Very nice! How did you film all this? The quality of this movie is very good!
Hi, Very simple setup, GoPro7 mounted on the windscreen. Cheers!
Not your average Sunday drive. Thanks for the beautiful video!
This is a really well presented and very enjoyable video, inspirational even. Im now inclined to give it a burl myself. Refreshing to find a 4x4 that isn't full of Yahoos. You deserve more views a and subscribers. I know nothing about how to widen your reach, but i think you should investigate.
Thanks for your positive feedback! It's certainly worth a trip (in dry weather). The landscape in that neck of the woods is stunning. There's also some great camp sites down that end of the Wonnangatta Valley.
Thanks. What year did you travel this track as i have always wanted to do this trip but always wet.
Hi Kevin, This trip was mid 2021. Were lucky to be one of the first across after lock downs that year - was very quiet and the tracks were in A1 condition. Cheers
Just found your channel and subscribed. Great video. When was this, track looks ok. I was reading earlier in the yr and thought it may have been closed?
Mid 2021. Tracks would only be temporarily closed after rain.
Love it! Definitely need to do those tracks👍
Have you driven deep creek number 4?
Not yet. I've heard the Deep Creek tracks are interesting!
@@jasonsonneman I'm sure they are some of the steepest that are still open.
Excellent vid mate. Thanks for sharing
Great video. Brilliant filming. How would you compare this track to Blue Rag Range track? What time of year was this video made?
Hi, Compared to the Blue Rag Range track out to the trig (2/10), Hernes is much more difficult - mainly due to steep sections and technical aspect (6/10). I havent been down the back end of Blue Rag past the trig point which is apparently much steeper though. Hernes is a fun drive, probably best done in the dry though. Cheers
good vid like it that u talked through the vid from inside the car and not putting cameras on the side of the track. i did this track about 3 years ago by my self and have no problems did not think it was that steep accept about 1 section near the top so if this is in the top 5 to10 of steep i would like to see the others
Definitely not in my top list of steep tracks! Great fun though!