Thank for sharing this video. I was searching on the actual route to get to Macauley Hut. Google map only show me bicycle/walking route. I plan to use Bicycle route. I will drive Toyota Land Cruiser (4WD), is this vehicle good to start this adventure journey? Is the river level very deep? Can you give me few advise or suggestion, so I can drive safe in this adventure journey in Christmas this year. Thank you very much
My pleasure. A Toyota Land Cruiser would be fine. Normally around xmas the water levels in Macauley is not to deep, but can rise quickly after a rain storm in the catchment of the river.
Yes, first time we took a stock Hilux with standard size tyres (AT) and no lift in. If you go, just walk any water that look deep, don't just drive in. A while back there was a Hilux drowned and it took a group of 15 or so 4wd's and a lot of digging one weekend to get it out. Just be sensible when you cross the rivers. Check the depth and the bottom for big rocks and if there is a pebble bar, check if it is soft before you drive over it.
It’s pretty easy once you’ve done a bit of 4wd’ing. Major things on the track is the river crossing. Just walk the crossing and if you can, then you’ll be good. But if the river is up, please don’t attempt to cross, because you have to be at work on Monday. There are numerous examples of utes stuck and buried for weeks in the Macauley river, because people did stupid things. Would be best to have a mate go with you and ensure you have a snatch strap or something, if you get in trouble. For the main Macauley crossing at the end of the gravel road, use the well worn track. The gravel bars can be very soft and you can sink your truck to the chassis. But in general, the track is pretty easy and the first time out there is always very magical. Send me a PM if you need more info.
Thank for sharing this video. I was searching on the actual route to get to Macauley Hut. Google map only show me bicycle/walking route. I plan to use Bicycle route.
I will drive Toyota Land Cruiser (4WD), is this vehicle good to start this adventure journey? Is the river level very deep? Can you give me few advise or suggestion, so I can drive safe in this adventure journey in Christmas this year. Thank you very much
My pleasure. A Toyota Land Cruiser would be fine. Normally around xmas the water levels in Macauley is not to deep, but can rise quickly after a rain storm in the catchment of the river.
That's a popular hut!
Yes, it is. In December during school holidays it is not uncommon to have up to 40 people staying there.
Mate this is a fantastic video. What time of year was this video taken? Thanks for sharing such a detailed video of the track.
Thank you, this was over new years, height of summer. Let me know if you want any additional information.
Would this track be suitable for a stock BT50 no snorkel?
Yes, first time we took a stock Hilux with standard size tyres (AT) and no lift in. If you go, just walk any water that look deep, don't just drive in. A while back there was a Hilux drowned and it took a group of 15 or so 4wd's and a lot of digging one weekend to get it out.
Just be sensible when you cross the rivers. Check the depth and the bottom for big rocks and if there is a pebble bar, check if it is soft before you drive over it.
What presure did air your tires down too
Hey, what a spot…!! how advanced would you say this track is? In summer months, is this suitable for drivers with limited experience?
It’s pretty easy once you’ve done a bit of 4wd’ing. Major things on the track is the river crossing. Just walk the crossing and if you can, then you’ll be good. But if the river is up, please don’t attempt to cross, because you have to be at work on Monday. There are numerous examples of utes stuck and buried for weeks in the Macauley river, because people did stupid things.
Would be best to have a mate go with you and ensure you have a snatch strap or something, if you get in trouble.
For the main Macauley crossing at the end of the gravel road, use the well worn track. The gravel bars can be very soft and you can sink your truck to the chassis.
But in general, the track is pretty easy and the first time out there is always very magical.
Send me a PM if you need more info.
Is this a re upload of an old video or a new video?
This video is my first ever video I made for the channel. It has minor edits.
@explorewithmarcus sorry so is that a re-upload from the old channel or not? Haha
Might be a dumb question but is there service up there or partway up the river?? Cheers!
Not as far as I know.
No street corners up there for girls in stilettos!