b'CLUB SPOTLIGHT PAJERO 4WD CLUB OF VICTORIA8 other vehicles in the convoy. Heading out of camp we had two mumma cows and their fresh babies try to join our convoy, thankfully they soon found greener pastures before the rest of the convoy headed up Cynthia Range Track.Its recently been graded, but the bulldust there in the dry conditions still made it an interesting track to drive. Once down into the valley we explored the homestead ruins and then headed back out via Herne Spur track (a lot of fun!) and we definitely wont mention the punctures that one member got and how many club members it takes to change a tyreMy third drive of the trip was led by Russel Chatfield up to Blue Rag via Brewery Creek Road and Basalt North Track. It was great to finally see the view from Blue Rag after last years trip being a whiteout (thanks Ed!).A group of us decided thatNotable mention must go to the one member we wanted to see what all the fuss was about themanaged to flood their vehicle, not in a river, but in other side of Blue Rag so went on an adventure.probably the only bog hole in the area.Its about 8kms of fairly steep, rocky and narrowA camp highlight for me was having the high track which ends in a lovely river camp.Unless youcountry cows wander through camp over several have bushwrapz or dont mind pinstripes I wouldntdays, although I could have done without them venture down thereyou can definitely tell itstepping on my solar panels.They provided a nice doesnt get driven often with all the overgrowth.distraction while I was working from camp for two Leaving Blue Rag Trig the track heading back todays, especially the freshly born babies that we Dargo High Plains road has been chewed up agot to seethey really do add to the experience of LOT since last year which definitely makes for ancamping in the high country.interesting drive out. These trips are not only a lot of fun with good I really wanted to drive Billy Goats Bluff in mycompany and laughter but they are also a great way new ranger, but having done it just over a year agoto get to know other members, a way to learn more when it was challenging, a day of rest and swimmingand build confidence in a supportive environment in Crooked River won out.If you havent swum in aand most importantly to create long lasting high country river at 7am youre missing out on anmemoriesafter all, thats why we own four wheel experience! drives.Several trips were also run to Blue Rag forThank you must also go to to Russel Chatfield, sunrise, Billy Goats Bluff, The Pinnacles, MountRay Stewart, Ivonne Ruiz-Esteves, Tony Jambu, Sarah, a float down the river around Dargo and ofTerry Barbie, Burhaan Target, Manu Rukuata, Bella course a few trips into Dargo for a pub lunch andRukuata for providing photos along with my own.more that I cant remember.TRACKWATCH|Autumn 2025 19'