I ventured into the Victorian High Country on a tag-a-long-tour recently in 

my Suzuki Grand Vitara. I have a standard vehicle - highway tires 

and no suspension lift, so each of the water crossings were 

treated with extra caution. This one above had a deep hole on the 

left so choosing the exact line to cross and exit was critical.  

We tarped the front of the vehicle to ensure water did not enter. 

As an added precaution, Tony added the snatch strap. We went through very easily.

 This water crossing had a stone base. There were lots of scrapes on 

the rocks were previous vehicles had approached and 

or departed to quickly or on the wrong angle. Again no problems at all.

At the end of the day it was great to come back to this 

lovely campsite in the Buckland Valley for a sundowner 

and chat about the day.

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If you are a camping, 4WD, or caravanning enthusiat, I highly recommend attending the NSW Caravan, Camping, 4WD and Holiday show at Rosehill Racecourse from today until the 6th April, 2008. I went last year to research camping, holidays, 4 Wheel Driving and Camper Trailers and plan to go again this year.
For further information check out the website http://www.supershow.com.au/
Also you might like to put these dates in your diary
Penrith 12th - 14th September 2008, http://www.penrith.supershow.com.au/
South Coast 7th -9th November 2008 http://www.southcoast.supershow.com.au/
There is so much to see and do in the great outdoors of this wonderful country - Australia

Just spent the weekend at a great free campsite at Burraga Dam near Burraga in the Central Tablelands of NSW. It's a great spot for fishing, kayaking, beginner's sailing and camping with the kids. There are a few walking tracks to explore or just sit and enjoy the sounds of nature or kick back and read. There is a bush toilet and a few bins. You will need to bring your own water and please take your garbage home as the bins just cannot cope on busy weekends.

"Burraga, 47 kilometres from Oberon southwest of Black Springs, is situated amongst farming and forests which supply the Pacific Forests processing works.
Burraga Dam Reserve is a lovely picnic, camping and fishing spot just north of the village. The remains of the old Burraga Copper mine can be seen from the outskirts of the village. It was one of the largest copper mines in the state and historical records and memorabilia can be seen at the Mill Museum in Rockley." http://www.oberon.nsw.gov.au/about/1001/1005.html

Picture of the dam http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/pictoria/a/0/9/doc/a09780.shtml

Great source of information on the ExplorOz website. Below is just a few of the topics covered. It is probably the most comprehensive sight for 4 WD exploration of Australia. http://www.exploroz.com.au/
4WD Driving Skills & Rules
4WD Treks
Buying a 4WD
Driver Training
Hiring a 4WD or Campervan
Making Your Itinerary
4WD Treks How to Plan a Trip
Directory - Clubs Recovery Gear Needs
Directory - Driver Training Spare Parts and Tools
Directory - Vehicles Staying in Touch when Travelling
Driver Training Trader - Vehicles