b'gate from Victoria and into South Wyperfeld NP by Peter Bellis sunrise, which again was spectacular.Australia. Tyres were deflated at Jeevan ran his Yoga class again forScorpion Springs and the intrepid those who wished to join him.Withparty set off on a narrow sandy road everyone packed and ready to leave,that would accompany us for the rest Graeme and Kerry discovered thatof the day.With 45km to go, mid- their back awning had vibrated loose.afternoon was proving to be a bit It took a few moments to solve theoptimistic!So proved, as the least situation.We headed along theexperienced in the group (Chris and Murrayville Track to the Milmed trackJenny) got stuck just a few kilometres where we deflated our tyres. Thereinto the trip.Graham and Kerry came was lots of sand and some steepto the rescue and managed to tow dunes.The stolen Mini (Chris andthem back down the slope.On the Jennys Forester) had to be called intosecond attempt they managed to get action at times, but all was good.Theto the summit.Queen Mary was also relaunched toLunch was taken soon afterwards at had a visit from the Easter Bunny.replace Brent and Elaines Cruisera spot where other vehicles coming Overall, the sand was easier, and no over the very undulating track.along the track could slide past us. one needed "assistance".Skill levels Milmed Rock was reached andConvoy order was changed to put had increased, and cars had optimal climbed.Kerry and Graeme had toJenny and Chris behind Paul and tyre pressures and 4WD settings. stop to make more repairs to theirRichard, who were entrusted with Driving their Forester like a stolen back awning, so we had morning teakeeping an eye on the newbies. Mini, Chris and Jenny managed all while we waited.We took the groupPaul told them they should drive the the dunes often with a few wheels off photo with everyone on the rock.Wecar like a stolen Mini (with reference the ground. stopped for lunch about 1:00pm atto the movie The Italian Job) and at The route continued south on the Arnold Springs.It was here that Colinevery opportunity they did that! Border Track, turned left (East) just and Sabrina decided that they wouldAll seemed to be working well for the before Red Bluff and then left (North) not stop but keep going as they neededstolen Mini until they reached the again onto the Murrayville Road to make it to Mount Gambier thatchallenge of the Hensley Trig Dune, towards Big Billy Bore.Along the evening.Jeevan decided that hethe highest of the day. After several route we had a quick stop at the top would go with them as he was goingfalse starts and lots of digging, a of a rise for photos, then photos of us to meet up with the second OCCV tripmassive effort from Paul got them free all on the track.At morning tea, we that was spending the whole week inand to the summit. shared lots of homemade goodies, the Murray Sunset National Park.TheBetween the dunes, the track was ANZAC cookies, almond slice, carrot rest of us had a quick lunch and werebeing conquered bit by bit.Chris cake. We also watched Chriss drone on our way.Back on the gravel road,was reliving his teenage years by flying. When we reached the Murray- we reflated our tyres and officiallydriving the Forester like it was stolen. ville Road, we stopped to reinflate our ended the trip.Goodbyes were saidThe tracks ups and downs could be tyres and have lunch. and we all left to go our variousdescribed as a swell on the ocean, The plan was to camp the night at directions. and Brent and Elaine christened their Big Billy Bore, but instead we found a It was a great trip. We really seemedTroopie The Queen Mary because lovely renovated camp at the China- to come together as a group.Weof its ability to accentuate the swell man Well turnoff and stopped early. It talked and laughed, we supportedeven more!Just 6 kilometres from the was 12 months old and barely used. and we encouraged.We all improvedcampsite at Doggers Hut, Chris and Toilets, bore water, shelter and tables our sand driving skills and learnt moreJenny were bogged again, and Paul and seats.We were all glad of the about the capabilities of our vehicles.again pulled them out with the promise early stop after two long days. There are modifications to make, newof a cold beer at the end of the day! After gossiping through the after- ideas to implement and gear to pur-Mid-afternoon became late afternoon noon heat, we settled into \'formal chase, but we all agreed that it wasas we finally reached Doggers Hut drinks and nibbles\' with delicacies just wonderful to be able to go awayand its burnt scenery surrounding an shared including Sabrina\'s home- on a trip and enjoy the beauty and theotherwise lovely haven.Soon after made cheese and Jeevans vegetarian peace of the bush. setting up the sun set on the horizon samosa.Beer tasting and the best Report submitted by Jean Bellis withwith fantastic shades of pastel pinks ways to transport red wine triggered contributions by Jenny Peacock, Chrisand blues.Later in the evening as we serious discussion and agreement to Hayward, Colin Hardie and Sabrinasat around, we all marvelled at the test each others methods. Crosthwaite.night skies, which were complete with Dinners were cooked and everyone Photos by Kerry Gill, Elaine andsatellites and shooting stars and the drifted back to the circle near the Brent McCunn, Richard Seleeba,backdrop of the Milky Way.This had shelter to eat and continue the variety Chris Hayward and Peter and Jeanbeen a memorable day, thanks to of conversations.As the light faded, Bellis Offroad and Camping Club ofeveryone in the group that made it so.we watched the desert night sky Victoria (OCCV)Sunday April 4th: The day started appear.We were interrupted by calls (The OCCV is a small but growingwith the Toilet Tent Challenge.It took of satellite or meteor and the club that was formed in 2018 by aeveryone to wrestle the tent back into occasional plane.We retired for the group of people who love 4WDingthe bag.All rolling by 9:00 am, after night about 9:00pm, all exhausted. and the joy of getting out and aboutwe enjoyed an extra hour due to day- Monday April 5th: Some were up exploring the Victorian bush andlight savings changeover, we also earlier than others to photograph the beauty of Australia together.)18 JUNE2021 TRACKWATCH'