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Re: Western Bluff

Sat 20 Jun, 2015 4:37 pm

It is also fairly easy to follow the creek itself down - or up, if you prefer. I did that on the way back and it was great fun with some very nice views.
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Re: Western Bluff

Sun 21 Jun, 2015 8:21 am

NickD wrote:Urks Loop Road has fallen into some pretty dire disrepair

Nick, did you go via the northern entrance to the loop? How far do you think a Forester would get? and finally, is there any boulder hopping?
Thanks.
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Re: Western Bluff

Sun 28 Jun, 2015 9:21 pm

Didn't find Ent's walking polls by any chance?
Hahaha
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Re: Western Bluff

Mon 29 Jun, 2015 9:59 am

walkabout wrote:
NickD wrote:Urks Loop Road has fallen into some pretty dire disrepair

Nick, did you go via the northern entrance to the loop? How far do you think a Forester would get? and finally, is there any boulder hopping?
Thanks.

I was in there about a month ago. I'd still advise going in the southern end, park about 10-15 minutes walk before the start of the track. If it's one of the newer Foresters (more clearance than the old ones) you could get it all the way to the start of the track, but I wouldn't recommend driving the last 1 or 2km unless lifted and decent tyres.

If coming in from the north end take a saw or something as it's getting pretty overgrown. There is also mud, deep ruts (that can be avoided with care) and an annoying tree down that you can just sneak around (or like me dent your car trying).
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Re: Western Bluff

Mon 29 Jun, 2015 5:06 pm

sthughes wrote:I was in there about a month ago. I'd still advise going in the southern end, park about 10-15 minutes walk before the start of the track. If it's one of the newer Foresters (more clearance than the old ones) you could get it all the way to the start of the track, but I wouldn't recommend driving the last 1 or 2km unless lifted and decent tyres. If coming in from the north end take a saw or something as it's getting pretty overgrown. There is also mud, deep ruts (that can be avoided with care) and an annoying tree down that you can just sneak around (or like me dent your car trying).


Thanks, sthughes. I think I'll try the southern end, then.
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Re: Western Bluff

Sun 12 Jul, 2015 12:34 pm

Western Bluff. Took these while on a flight with my brother-in-law in 2006.

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Re: Western Bluff

Sun 12 Jul, 2015 4:25 pm

Spectacular photos Rick, thanks fpr posting.

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