b'CLUB SPOTLIGHT BALLARAT DISTRICT 4WD CLUB Anderson Roads before turning onto Wheelersus west to the Benambra - Corryong Road where Creek Log Road. After a couple of rocky challengeswe turned onto Tablelands Road to take us to the and a tyre off the rim, we reached the MountMitta Mitta River at Taylors Crossing. The picnic Pinnibar Track for the last 2km to the summit. Thearea on the bank of the river provided a great spot final climb is rocky but fairly straight forward withfor lunch, before we crossed the river and had a no major obstacles. Lunch at one of the highestlook at Kennedys Hut. We followed the riverbank spots in Victoria you can drive a 4wd was ourto the historic Hinnomunjie Bridge before airing up reward, as we soaked in the stunning vistas.and heading to Omeo Caravan Park for a welcome We had to retrace our steps after lunch goingshower and feed at the Hilltop Hotel, which offered back over the top of Mount Anderson then turningwell priced and good quality fare.onto Mount Gibbo Track. The climb up to theDay 7Omeo to Tambo Crossing via summit of Mount Gibbo was a bit more cut upHaunted Stream78 kmthan Pinnibar with a rock step that required aOur final day on tracks included the iconic few well-placed rocks to negotiate. With everyoneHaunted Stream Track with its numerous water up to the summit, we were again rewarded withcrossings. We headed south on sealed roads before stunning 360-degree views. The descent was rockyturning off the black top at the King Cassilis Mine. but without the rock steps on the eastern side. WeThe mine was established in the 19th century and turned onto Buenba Road which gave us a goodthe relics of large scale machinery were on full gravel run to our campsite at Buenba Flat.Day 6Buenba Flat to Omeo91kms display over a large area.We left the high mountains and alpine viewsAfter airing down and leaving Cassilis we turned behind today as we transitioned into rolling hillsonto Charlotte Spur Track which had some very of the Omeo Valley. We followed Buenba Gap Tracklarge rocky areas to negotiate as the track contoured which had numerous trees across it that requiredaround and over the tops of hills. It was slow going clearing as we worked our way back towardsand in various places the retaining walls on the low Omeo. Deep Creek Track and Besford Track tookside of the track had been hand built in stone, with a huge drop right next to the vehicle it was a little 24 TRACKWATCH| Autumn 2025'