7 Tips To Help Plan Your Vic High Country Camping Trip.

[@kristineharrower7813]

Great video, snake kit highly important, we went up and done the Crooked River track last week and we forgot our first aid kit which is ALWAYS in the car (except this time). We camped after the last river crossing and went for a dip as it was hot, we had a red belly black snake just at the water edge, it was huge and with no snake kit/first aid kit we moved immediately. NEVER let that happen again.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah always handy having a snake bite kit on camping trips. This time of year is when they’ll be out. Hot days, sunshine and hot river rocks make a place that snakes love. Cheers Tim

[@archenoatontour]

One of my lovely Videos Tim...The Things you are named, i call it "Must have for Camping and Offroading", are the same things i ever prefered! Great Video!!!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

NOAT Nissan Offroad Adventure Team Thanks mate for your reply and feedback Cheers Tim.

[@nigelgregory4777]

Nice to see how you do it down under mate, in the Very North I have no problem off road, Sweden, Eastern Europe, snow, - 30, but the rain you get melts the roads and turns streams to torrents, don't know about a snorkel, I'd be packing my subaqua kit, 😁😁 Looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful country. Nige.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Wow mate. Thanks for dropping in from Sweden. Yeah we sure don’t have to deal with the sub zero temps that you do. -30 that’s just crazy numbers. Yeah, with the snow melt and heavy rain, the mountain rivers can rise very quickly. A snorkel is handy, as long as it stay above the water line. Lol. Thanks a lot for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@nigelgregory4777]

Hi Tim, in UK, just go on crazy holidays in the snow, its fun and beautiful with the right equipment. Thanks for the reply. Nige.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@nigelgregory4777 yeah I really enjoy camping out in the snow. As you say, as long as you are geared up for it. Cheers Tim.

[@stevegoodwin5841]

You have it covered Tim, me too!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Cheers Tim

[@alanjohnston243]

Gday Tim, one thing I always make sure I have on trips is plenty of fresh water...... cheers mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Alan, Absolutely mate. Particularly during the warmer summer months. Great tip mate and thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@zoezoe610]

This video is the best you have ever produced. Fantastic Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks heaps for your comments. I took on board some of your requested things you asked about a while ago. A lot more of this style of video is coming.

[@zoezoe610]

Just learned so much from that.......and even flipped onto you tube and watched a lesson on using a chain saw.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thats great. The chainsaw is a important item to carry, but even more important using them correctly.

[@STAiNLESS_CORE]

Maps?

[@IDontTalkToCops]

Great video. Enjoyed it. Thanks Tim!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Cheers mate. Thanks for taking a look.

[@darrenrichardson6936]

Great tips and advice

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Really appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@berkyj]

Great informative video Tim. Extremely well done. Catch you on the tracks!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Great feed back. Fair chance I'll see you on the tracks somewhere.

[@explorethebush]

Great collection of tips thanks Tim, especially about the river system in the VHC.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Yeah the rivers can catch you out very quickly if you aren't ready for the weather changes. Thanks a lot for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@Ren-qp5dt]

This was an awesome , no BS , helpful video Tim, thank you for your time , I have learnt heaps , cheers from Wagga

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Ren, Thats wicked mate. Im glad that you found the video helpful. The High Country is a great place, but it can bite you when you least expect it. Thanks mate for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@06hunter54]

Great tips, love your work mate. Keep it up!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks very much mate. Appreciate your comments.

[@chasingframes]

Those big Eucalyptus trees will usually drop branches when its super dry to conserve energy, had a few limbs drop once when i was camping and there not tiny! And they are nice n loud when they come down, def made me check the tree line to make sure i wasn't underneath them, but yeah you can easily forget about stuff like that.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah for sure mate, branches can drop at any time. I have heard many come down over the years, they make an amazing noise when they fall if they are close by.

[@dimsim8542]

Good on ya Batesy I'm a sparky by trade never get to touch a chainsaw obviously so definitely a good pointer with doing a proper certified course.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. Thanks for your feed back. The chainsaw course is well worth doing.

[@jimbojones2457]

You are a deadset legend mate! Just loving your videos during this trying time. Great advice and entertaining content. Keep it up Batesy!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Jimbo Jones Gday Jim, You sure are going through a few videos, which is great. That’s ace you are enjoying the videos on the channel. Thanks mate, plenty more videos are coming. Cheers Tim.

[@jimbojones2457]

@@timbates4wdadventures yeah mate i'm going through them from the start. I'm on a roll! Just getting psyched up for camping again. I look forward to your new content mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Jimbo Jones Haha That’s gold mate. New vids this week. Cheers Tim.

[@BudgetOffRoadTouring]

Great video Tim. We are heading down to the high country next week and cannot wait to get down there and explore

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, That’s great you found the high country tips video helpful. I have a few other tips videos. Enjoy your trip next week. The high country is an amazing place. Cheers Tim.

[@BudgetOffRoadTouring]

@@timbates4wdadventures thanks mate. I’ve watched majority of your videos and love what you do. So excited to see some of it for ourselves

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@BudgetOffRoadTouring heaps to see mate. Thanks for your feedback.

[@MrDunk66]

Thanks Tim. Helped me plan my trip.. Great advice. I think I will be taking notes for the glovebox.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Thats great you found the High Country tips video helpful for the trip you are planning. If you need any further information, please let me know. Thanks heaps for your feedback.

[@MrDunk66]

Thanks Tim. Do you uave any info regarding te recent fires and whether there will be park closures for the two weeks leading up to Easter?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, I would say a few parks within the Vic High Country will be closed during Easter. Some of the fires are still burning. Just will depend where you are thinking going. The most affected areas will be around Walhalla, Licola and Dargo. @@MrDunk66

[@MrDunk66]

Thanks Tim, nut decided in route yet but may work my way between the ski resorts.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah cool mate. They are all open at this stage. Dargo High Plain Rd is still closed off the Alpine Way near Mount Hotham. You have a great trip.@@MrDunk66

[@mountainconstructions]

Great local knowledge there Tim, thank you for sharing.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Cheers mate. Thanks for watching and your feed back. Greatly appreciate it mate.

[@geoffbroadbent7491]

Some very good advice from someone who knows,nicely presented Tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks Geoff. Really appreciate that mate.

[@rossstafford4531]

Good on you Tim handy tips mate have a good one stay safe on the tracks 👍🇦🇺

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks Ross. Cheers mate.

[@jasonbatty89]

bloody good video mate, just makes me want to ditch work and head up the high country!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thank mate. Im hearing you about just wanting to head up tot he High Country.

[@vincenzolucisano]

15:25 hi Tim, great tips. Can you tell me what tool kit you have.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate I have a Stanley tool box. I still have the one in that video. That’s an old video but still very handy for the high country today. Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.

[@vincenzolucisano]

@@timbates4wdadventures do you know where I could get a kit like that

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@vincenzolucisano any motor spare parts shop would have a huge range of tool kits like that. Super cheap Auto Repco Etc

[@vincenzolucisano]

@@timbates4wdadventures much appreciated

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@vincenzolucisano no worries mate

[@Phil_McAvity]

Yeah great video Tim. Good duration too, 15+min.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thank you for your reply, I really appreciate it. Im slowly making longer videos, by request from many people. Thanks again.

[@jamesbagley4568]

Did anyone else see the fish jumping in the creek at the last piece to camera? Were they trout? Was a great informative video tho tim. I moved to melbourne last year and hope to head to the high country this year.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

I didn't see the fish jumping, bit now you mention it, I'll have to see if I can see what you did. Thanks for the feed back mate, I really appreciate it.

[@TwoBigPaws]

Great video Tim! Really enjoyed that and got some great tips :)

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks for your feed back. Im glad you found some of the tips helpful.

[@jasonchitts377]

Great movie, enjoyed it alot. Just wondering if you have recovery gear when you go to the High Country?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Jason, Thanks mate for your reply on the video. Im glad you found some of the tips helpful. Funny you mention about recovery gear. My next video is on recovery gear. Monday night it will be up. Cheers Tim.

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

Spot on Tim. Great tips mate. Cheers Moose.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.

[@connorlardelli-newton9358]

Do gates always close first Thursday after queens (kings) birthday? Was thinking of going up mt freezeout end of may. Great video and tips!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. Yes they do shut that first Thursday after QB-KB weekend Unless server weather or heavy early snow can close some tracks early. So, watch the weather over the next week mate. Thanks for your feedback Cheers Tim.

[@connorlardelli-newton9358]

@@timbates4wdadventures thanks for the prompt response mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@connorlardelli-newton9358 no worries at all mate.

[@outnumberedbysheep]

Good work soldier.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries mate. I hope you found some of the tips helpful Cheers Tim.

[@mikerudd1948]

Thanks for a very informative video - you can't ignore local knowledge and experience - well done

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate, greatly appreciate your feed back. Local knowledge sure does help in places you haven't been into.

[@JasonPunani]

Great Tips Tim...... Good compact tool kist with a great range..... Who, what and where from mate?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hi mate, Sorry for the late reply, I have been away filming. Thanks for your reply. The tool kit is from Stanley. Great kit with everything in it.

[@popcornshiner3937]

Awesome info mate. Cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. I appreciate the feed back.

[@Perspar1]

This was a brilliant video Tim, appreciate all the practical tips.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thanks for your wicked feed back mate. I greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@johnlong6010]

Great video tim , thanks mate .

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries mate. Certainly a few very handy tips for trip planning in the high country in that video. Cheers Tim.

[@kathamilton8375]

Hi Tim what oil skin vest do you wear ? do you reckon they are a good buy and keep you warm?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

The vest is from Driza Bone. Top quality vest. Very warm thats for sure. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@kathamilton8375]

@@timbates4wdadventures thank you so much love watching your videos

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@kathamilton8375 no worries Kat. Thanks for that.

[@tamarachumbley8722]

I know this is off topic but I have a question regarding to 2wd on easy high country roads in dry weather, atm I currently have a vt commodore sedan and would like to explore a couple of easy high country roads in dry weather, is it safe to drive my car on the Dargo high plain road from the central town of Dargo to where the road ends at the Great Alpine Road not far from Mt Hotham? And is it safe to drive my car on the Ensay-Buchan link track in dry weather?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Tamara, I probably wouldn't be driving the Dargo High Plain in the car you have. It gets a lot of traffic from four wheel drives and it can be quite rough in spots. You would need to travel very slowly if you went across to Hotham from Dargo. Not sure about the Buchan link. Hope that helps. Cheers Tim

[@tamarachumbley8722]

@@timbates4wdadventures i wouldn’t be going that far the track I’m looking at is the omeo-Dargo track which is rated easy, according to the map I’ve got printed on the paper that’s showing me the track highlighted in pink I would be turning right on birregun rd after driving past dog’s grave then turning left on cassilis rd then turning right onto great alpine road into Omeo. Other drive hate me for this but I normally drive slow on dirt roads anyway especially on the local dirt roads where I live I never go over 60 or 70km/h in dry weather and I go at least 20-40km/h in wet weather. Are you also familiar with the nunniong track which is highlighted bright orange on my map it’s mentioned that it’s rated easy and I’m hoping to go sightseeing at Bentley plains and Moscow villa and maybe check out the Washington winch, I know I’ll get mocked about this and it doesn’t hurt to ask but would that track be suitable for 2wd in dry weather?

[@andrewevans9326]

What has daylight savings got to do with anything, you have the same amount of daylight regardless, just get up earlier in summer like we used to do.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hi Andrew, Day light savings is a great time of year. Weather is generally better during that time. Plus you have about 4 hours extra day light compared non day light saving times of year. Not everyone wants to get up early either. I myself, like you, I like getting up early, it's the best time of the day. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@jamesjohnston547]

Hey I'm a snowy mountains native, we're planning a trip down your way as we're essentially locked out of the kozy park. Love the videos they're great!. What route would you recommend for our first venture south? We have a trailer but this can be set up as base camp and left. Cheer mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday James I was hoping to do a trip around the Snowy Mountains this year. If the borders open, I will get on over that way. If you’re coming down with a trailer to base camp. Talbotville near Dargo is a great spot with drop loos on the Crooked River. I have a video on the camp ground and I talk about tracks and sites to see along with what maps you need, when base camping at Talbotville. Let me know if you need any further information. Cheers Tim.

[@jamesjohnston547]

@@timbates4wdadventures th and heaps I'll be in touch

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@jamesjohnston547 Cheers mate.

[@Quarry4x4]

Sounds like it would be good to have the gates removed to allow people to enjoy it year round. Is it closed to limit the fun?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Im all for the seasonal gates closures. Many reasons why they are closed during winter. One is for the safety of inexperienced four wheel drivers. To stop those people that think, just because they have a 4WD they can go into the high country safely. Plus, many of the tracks that are closed are covered in a metre or more of snow and just impassable. There's still so many places that can be travelled during the closures times. Options are endless. Thanks for your reply and feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@Quarry4x4]

@@timbates4wdadventures I'm ok if you say Yes. I knew the answer anyway.

[@IAmThatUnfamousGuy]

I was planning on passing through in july to try and catch some snow. Are all the gates closed? i’m hoping on camping out in the snow!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Toby Haley Gday Toby, The seasonal gate closures are now in place. Still a lot of places to go for snow driving and camping. Just depends when it falls as to where to go. Cheers Tim.

[@anthonycoleman1909]

Great video. Should be mandatory viewing before all 4wd trips

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. I appreciate the feed back.

[@zoezoe610]

Brand of PLB ?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Could you please expand on PLB. meaning?

[@zoezoe610]

What is the maker of the one you showed. I have a spot connect but looking for another. Is there a subscription with yours ?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

My PLB is made by ARC. Excellent reviews, thats why I bought that one. No subscription that I know of with the one I have.