Craigs Hut Camping - [ SOLO Trip Along The King River ]

As i head towards Craigs Hut on a solo camping trip for the night, i travel down through the King River in the Victorian High Country.
The 4x4 track down through the King River and along to the King River Hut is well worth exploring in your 4x4.
I arrive at Craigs Hut camping area for the night. I roll out my swag and cook dinner on the open camp fire.
Camping the night up near Craigs Hut is highly recommenced. The sunrises and sunsets from Craigs Hut are well worth experiencing.
Packing up camp the next morning after jumping out of my swag nice and early to see the stunning sunrise out the back of Craigs Hut.
I continue along Clear Hills Track, 4WD ONLY to the summit of Mount Stirling to check out the amazing 360 degree mountain views.
This 4WD trip is quite easy in dry conditions, the tracks will become challenging if wet conditions.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Have you camped up near Craig's Hut before? The sunrises and sunsets are amazing.

[@regwarren4wd943]

G’day Tim would you need a snorkel to do this track?

[@andrew4x4au666]

@@regwarren4wd943 No snorkel to get to Craig's Hut

[@seanmcgowan8501]

Great vid and full of extreme memories for me. Lived and worked in Whitfield 40 years ago (picked tobacco for a month) then my mate and I drove our Corona through the back roads to Buller for winter work. Wish I was 20 again!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@seanmcgowan8501 Gday mate, That’s going back alright, the tobacco industry right through that area hasn’t operated for many years. Great memories for you mate. Thanks for your feedback Cheers Tim.

[@tinahill9220]

Mt Stirling has beautiful views in ski season too! I have skied that steep road to summit many times.😀

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Tina, Yeah the drive over Mt Stirling has stunning views at the top. One of my favourite mountain top tracks to drive. Cheers Tim

[@diesel7696]

Your parking procedure at the gate is a life saver, a great tip. Having worked underground for years you'd be down the road if caught not parking like this... wheels to the wall!

[@diesel7696]

Are you still running 33's?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Yeah it’s a lot safer parking into the bank. Never rely just on that hand brake. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@stavio12]

Thanks for naming all the tracks Tim. It makes it easy for all of us to plan trips. Cheers.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, No worries mate. One of the main reasons for making the travel videos, is providing as much information as I can do people can follow on the same trip. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim

[@coolstar2398]

@@timbates4wdadventures it really is a big help. I have to ask if these tracks would be suitable for an AWD in your opinion

[@leonardpersin4255]

@@coolstar2398 wrx??

[@coolstar2398]

@@leonardpersin4255 Honda CR-V

[@robertfranc2365]

Great tip about the grey trees blowing over.... should do a vid about all these little bushys common sense tips

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Robert, Thanks mate. The grey tree areas are really dangerous on those windy days. Yes thats something i will look at down the track, covering more tips about the High Country. I have made a tips video on my channel, where i do talk about the grey timber areas. Thanks heaps for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@BillSaltbush]

Geez Tim. All these beautiful spots . . . each and everyone of which, you well acknowledge . . . and not a fly rod to be seen. You're only experiencing half of the beauty and half of the fun, mate. 😁 As a boy from the late 1950's and into the mid 1960's, my family used to camp on Pineapple Flat every summer. In those days there was a bridge over the river and onto the flat. Yes . . . a bridge! A very good and solid bridge - unfortunately, not good and solid enough to stand against a pretty serious torrent at some time. I have a photograph of my dad's brand new EH Holden on that bridge with my six year old sister trying to catch the 4ft black snake that lived under the timbers - it's true - she actually had it by the tail one day. (she thought it was a skink). Ha ha ha!. These days, I'm now a 'really' (silly?) old fart with my first FWD - a newly acquired one. I'm goin' back . . . just as soon as I can be rid of this damned 'isolation'. Many happy memories up there . . . and you've rekindled them . . . good effort mate. Thanks

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Bill, Thanks mate for your reply and feedback. Imm getting into mountain river fishing when the season opens back up. I have just got a 3 year fishing licence, so im all good to go. It sure is stunning country and maybe i might see you in the King River area once we can all travel again. Stay safe mate. Cheers Tim.

[@BillSaltbush]

@@timbates4wdadventures Now all I have to do is get you onto 'The Fly', Tim. Pure 'art' and one an 'artist' like you will appreciate well. 😁

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@BillSaltbush Yeah i have seen a few people fish on flies. A rear skill thats for sure.

[@dekaOsiris]

Nothing beats high country, what a fantastic place

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, I’m hearing ya on that one. Can’t get enough of the Vic High Country. Cheers Tim.

[@EndlessHorizonsau]

Was awesome as we just came back from our first ever craigs hut trip

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, That’s great you finally got to see Craig’s Hut for the first time. The views are amazing out towards Indian Head and beyond. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@EndlessHorizonsau]

@Tim Bates 4wd Adventures was awesome mate!! Love the channel -do u do tag alongs?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@EndlessHorizonsau not anymore unfortunately mate. I ran them a few years ago.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday David, That’s great mate you had a top trip to Craig’s hut. Such I nice spot to spend some time or camp near the hut. Thanks for your feedback Cheers Tim

[@EndlessHorizonsau]

@timbates4wdadventures thanks Tim was a top trip tha ks for the feedback mate

[@southerncrossoverland6118]

Gday tim great views as always mate all the best with those fires over there in AUS🇦🇺from us in NZ🇳🇿 we feel for yous we've had the smoke haze over here for the last couple days hopefully yous get a good down poor of rain. Cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thanks heaps for your thoughts coming from NZ. I have heard on our news services that smoke from the Australian fires has made its way over to NZ. Pretty full on. The fires over here are really bad. Some rain has fallen over the last few days, but no where hear enough to put them out. Really hope they can get them out very soon. Cheers Tim.

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

Don't worry we'll be getting flood disasters soon!

[@garrymclovin4559]

Love your positivity, it’s second none. 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day DT, Thanks heaps for your reply and feedback. Greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@dashcoja]

Thanks Tim. It'd be great if you could show a marked map of where you've been just to give us novices an idea of where you've been so we can follow your route.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, No worries, i'll look into that for future trips. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@reuben1jacobson]

That is truly Gods Country.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Reuben, It truely is great country I covered in the video. I must get back over that way some day. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim

[@reuben1jacobson]

@@timbates4wdadventures blessings mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@reuben1jacobson absolutely mate.

[@tapper1971]

Great stuff just come across your channel your very lucky living in a place like that from oxford uk always rains

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Antony, Thanks very much for dropping into my channel. Specially when you're coming from the other side of the Globe. I am lucky to be able to explore this part of Australia, it's just stunning up in the mountains of the Victorian High Country. Thanks again mate, hopefully hear from you again on my other videos. Cheers Tim.

[@marekzawislanski1053]

Love watching you Tim, thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. That is a great trip through the King River to Craigs Hut. Thanks for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@IDontTalkToCops]

Always great to see a new Batesy vid come up on the feed 🇦🇺👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Dan, Thanks mate. I’m glad you enjoy the videos I’m producing. Cheers Batesy.

[@timcomerford6979]

Thanks Tim! So much of what you do is on my bucket list!! Cheers, Tim,

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Tim, If you haven't been to Craigs Hut before, it's well worth the visit. But wait until the current bushfires are out. Thanks heaps for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@ruggedaustralia7136]

Awesome look at king river the adds on here doing my head in

[@timbates4wdadventures]

It is a great trip mate. Sorry mate i have no control over the add placement. Its the only way i have of earning some income from the videos i make. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@chiphood2966]

Thanks for sharing mate. Another great video

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Chip, Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.

[@Boogie597]

Love your work Tim!!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Thanks for that, i greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@80ZX]

Some how missed this one, awesome video again Mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. That was a great trip along the King River to Craigs Hut. Cheers Tim.

[@chriscoyne4827]

Great video great drive loved it that much I had to watch it 4 times. King hut is on my to do list once it's all open again

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Chris, Thanks heaps mate, Im glad that you enjoyed the video to watch it a few extra times. Lol Thanks again mate. Cheers Tim.

[@kwridgway]

Great footage Tim. Loved seeing the suspension getting a workout.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Karl, Thanks for your reply and feedback. It is great seeing the suspension working on rocky tracks. Cheers Tim.

[@jamietaber1585]

Awesome Tim can't what too see what else 2020 brings keep up the awesome job mate .

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Jamie, Thanks heaps mate. I greatly appreciate your reply and feedback. Lots of videos coming up this year. Cheers Tim.

[@chuckberry7692]

On ya fella 👍another great trip in the mighty high country 🔥🇦🇺👍🍻 bloody love it up there

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, It was a great trip, i just hope the current bush fires stay away from that area. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@chuckberry7692]

Fingers crossed fella👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@chuckberry7692 I reckon.

[@dirtypaws8923]

Another top notch vid Batesy. Thanks mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Thanks for that, I greatly appreciate it Cheers Batesy.

[@mattpearce4099]

Ripper vid Tim....love it up there and love your videos as well...thanks for sharing TB.👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Matt, Cheers mate, i really appreciate your reply and feedback. Lets hope the fires are out soon. Cheers Tim.

[@darrenrichardson6936]

Great video, it’s been about 20+ years since I’ve been there, must get back there soon. Thanks Tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Darren , Yeah mate. That was a great trip. Well worth checking out when the seasonal gates open. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@ShannonBeal80]

Another quality video Batesy as usual. Keep up the great work mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Shannon, Thanks heaps mate. Really appreciate your reply and feedback. Cheers Batesy.

[@rogermace4516]

Lovely to see the area where I use to camp 40 years ago

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Mate, it would have been unreal to travel through those areas back 40 years ago. They are stunning country now, im wonder how much it has changed over the years. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@muralidharamysore2549]

Thanks Tim for taking us with you. I wish and hope one day if I could get out there and see with my own eyes.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, No worries at all. It was a great trip that one, and im looking forward to going back once the tracks are open again. I hope you can check it out for yourself one day. Cheers Tim.

[@King_David794]

Your video shoot and editing is next level mate . Thanks for another great video 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. Thanks heaps for your feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Amazing trip. Cheers Tim.

[@johndelaney2957]

Stunning tim, Beautiful spot at Mt Sterling.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

john delaney thanks mate. It’s a great trip that one. Cheers Tim

[@ahmadsabri7189]

you did a great job mate, fantastic video and wonderful filming ( followed footages make us feel that we are with you ) and your explanation give us valuable information, thanks a lot for your hard work.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks a lot mate. It was a really good trip and I’m glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@stephendimech7174]

Nice one Tim 👍👍😎

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Stephen, Thanks mate, really appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@stephencoyle5323]

Another great vid mate, I’ve stayed a few times at your lunch spot on the king river there & as recently as 4 weeks ago & its a cracking spot,never really want to pack up the next morning but you know you’ll always find another great spot for your next night.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Stephen, Yeah mate that spot where I had lunch is a great spot on the King River. Certainly is a tough place to have to pack up from. But, always another top spot to check out Thanks heaps for your reply and feedback mate, I greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@flacky93]

Mate that patrols unreal 😃 looks really good mate hope to catch u on tracks soon

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Dane, Thanks mate, It sure is well set up for the style of touring that i enjoy getting into. Cheers Tim.

[@louiskudlak2256]

Great video buddy, awesome spot, lov the easy cooking 👍👍👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. That was a great trip down through the King River and onto Craigs Hut. Cant wait to head back into that area again. Thanks mate for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@louiskudlak2256]

@@timbates4wdadventures yeah your spoilt for destinations in the high country, awesome tracks/river crossings/scenery, in WA it’s sand and more sand 😂😂😂😂Lol Keep up the great videos Tim 👍👍👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@louiskudlak2256 Ahh righto mate. I've only been over to WA a few times. I'd like to come back some day. Cheers Tim.

[@oliviatheaussie8579]

Craigs hut is a pretty good spot amazing for going there the day. Great view and sunset and sunrise definitely recommend camping here

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah spot on. I’ve camped near Craig’s so many times. The sunrises are stunning if you get up early for them. I highly recommend camping a night or two. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@jamesmcpherson297]

Hey Tim, I just did this loop on the weekend. Great few spots to camp up near King Hut. What a beautiful drive. Well worth it!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday James, Top stuff mate. Stunning country down along the King River. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@craigwillis3372]

Happy New Year Batesy ( albeit belated!!) Have been stuck in Melbourne for a while with work but heading up to Mansfield tomorrow!! Well done as always mate...stunning footage and sensible advice !! Thanks again mate !!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Craig, Happy new year to you mate. I hope its going to be a good one for you. Stunning country thats for sure. Thanks for your feedback as always mate. Cheers Batesy.

[@kristineharrower7813]

This looked good

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thats a great trip Kristine. Check it out some day when you can. Cheers Tim.

[@gsxrgsxr-tm3ct]

Well done Tim my son and i love your videos. Keep them coming 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. Thanks mate. Really appreciate your feedback. That’s great you both are enjoying the video content. Soo many more videos coming. Ps . Going by your name, you’re into motor bikes. Lol My last bike was a CBR 900. I do miss the big road bikes. Thanks again mate. Cheers Tim.

[@gsxrgsxr-tm3ct]

@@timbates4wdadventures Yes i do love my bikes, but i love touring the high country with my family more.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@gsxrgsxr-tm3ct Yeah cool mate, way to go.

[@jimbojones2457]

Awesome video mate! Never been to Craig's Hut before but i shall do this when i do Billy Goat's Bluff track. Knock them out at the same time. Thanks for sharing mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Jimbo, Craig’s Hut is unreal. I love going up and camping near the hut. That is a great trip from Billy Goat across to Craig’s. Stunning country. Cheers Tim.

[@jimbojones2457]

@@timbates4wdadventures yeah it looks the goods mate. I'll definitely camp there and i'll take a week off and go when it's quiet and enjoy it.

[@GrantSchumacher]

Love the "underbody" clips in your vids, Tim. Maybe chuck in a couple more brief comments about suspension/tyres as you drive along. Maybe maintenance etc. Might be useful to bring those video clips into context. Keep up the good work!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Grant, Thanks a lot mate for your reply and feedback. I'll some of those points you have mentioned for future videos. Cheers Tim.

[@Troffy21]

Mate No. 3 Rd is an absolute river bed. Rough as guts all year round. Great info as always, must give westons a crack next time

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, That whole area is really country to drive around. Westons is worth checking out. Another great track. Thanks for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@MisterTMH]

I have XC skied the whole of Mt. No. 3 road. That is the way to travel on it in July and August . I drove my RAV4 down Mt. No. 3 road from Mt. No.3 Refuge hut to Carter's road. That was a bit hairy. Some of the Timbertop school kids XC ski the upper section of Weston's track.

[@garrygraham7901]

Good job, Tim. You sure got the best of the views on Mt Stirling on that day. We were there the day before when the smoke haze was pretty bad. We passed you on the way down Monument Track, and coincidentally followed pretty much the exact route you took, but in the opposite direction (past King Hut and up Weston Track to Mount No. 3, back to Sheepyard Flat). It was our first time in the high country, and your videos were partly responsible for inspiring us to get down there this Christmas. Sadly, as we all know, the fires since then have taken their toll. Our thanks go out to all of the emergency services and volunteers, and our condolences and prayers to those who lost so much. The communities, like the forests, have been shaped by, and adapted to fire, and will bounce back. They are as tough as nails and are what makes Australia such an amazing continent and nation. All the best for 2020, Tim. Stay safe in those hills and keep the videos rolling!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Garry, Yeah mate, the view from Stirling was pretty good that. I think I remember passing you guys coming down Monument Track. Were you in the white 4wd I passed as I went up? I really hope the fires stop soon and the communities and landscape can begin the long road back to recovery. Thanks heaps for your reply and feedback. Thanks for getting out in the high country after watching some of my videos. Take care. Cheers Tim.

[@garrygraham7901]

@@timbates4wdadventures yeah, mate, that was us. We have a Fortuner. I didn't realise it was you until you went past, and saw the logo and then you. We were reslly stoked, after subscribing and watching a lot of your vids. We will be sure to make sure we say g'day next time!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@garrygraham7901 Yeah cool mate. It would be ace to stop for a chat next time for sure mate. Thanks for following my channel mate. Cheers Tim.

[@AndrewBartram]

Good vid mate. Looks like you dropped your pie down your front at the end 😄

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G.day Andrew, I'd have to go back and check that out. Wouldn't be the first time i have done that. Lol Thanks for your reply and feedback mate. Im glad you enjoyed it. Cheers Tim.

[@AndrewBartram]

Tim Bates 4wd Adventures 28:29 we’ve all been there 😄 I’ve been watching a few of your videos to hopefully plan some trips in the high country later this year with my partner. Most of your trips involve driving that’s beyond me/my vehicle at this stage. Any tips or advice on where to look for the easier going routes? I’d love to see some content that would guide/advise on the novice routes and options. Cheers, Andrew

[@gordonfitzsimmons2018]

Hi Tim thanks for getting back to me I will look on eBay. keep up the Great videos. could you at some time in the future do a video on changing a Tyre in the bush? very kind regards

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries mate. I hope you find a Datsun badge. Theres generally a lot to pick from. I will look into the video you have asked for, great idea mate. Thanks heaps for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@Wayne-Pr]

Another great video as always Tim, all my old stomping ground all up that way, sadly none of us got our wishes granted with the Gippsland fires, there is a lot of us chatting on Facebook about getting a few vehicles together and doing some trips to the fire affected areas when its safe to do so and spending some hard earned in the fire affected communities. Maybe you could lead a trip with some of your many followers from NSW & Vic to some of the fire affected areas when its safe to do so & spend some hard earned in the fire affected communities. It would be great for these communities for 10, 15 or 20 + vehicles all pulling into the local servo to get fuel, all going to the local pub to eat & all buying some supplies in the local super market.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, I will be doing that for sure. I’ve already planned out the first trip. I’ll put it up on Facebook. It’s a great way of putting some money directly into the back pockets of those communities affected from the fires. Just need to wait for things to calm down and the roads to open back up, and a road trip will be on. Thanks heaps for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@Wayne-Pr]

Graat idea @@timbates4wdadventures love ya work look firward to it, as long as Im not away for work myself, working in the bush fire affected communities ( which accoring to one of our contractual companies this morning I will be ) doing communications re establishment work I hope that I can be part of it. Spending money in local communities is nothing new to our company we've been doing ot for over 20 years, when ever we ship out to a community anywhere in Aust we spend as much as possible in that community, we use the community's local resources including cranes and transports, buy all our food & fuel ( & the odd bevo, just for a Sun afternoon of course you understand 😊 ) as well as use the community for all our accom. On avarage we can spend anywhere between $5k & $20k in a community depending on how long we are there for & the size of the project & what resources we need, 12 months ago we poured over $450k into a NSW community in relation to a huge comms project that we were there for that included travel, transport, fuel, food, wages which was spent in the local community, accom, contractors & contracting services, resources, vehicle repairs, hardware, spare parts, tools, leisure activities you name it all that money paid to contractors & suppliers goes back into local community. We are looking at setting up a fund I have a meeting about it tomorrow where X % ( the amount hasn't been decided yet ) from each and every job for the next X months will be divvyed up between the charities at the end of each month. As we fan out into these communities we will also spend as much as possible from a commercial perspective in these communities just as we have always done. Rgs Wayne Thats just the the way that we have always rolled We had a crew with resources from the community on site for 3-1/2 months at a cost of $5k a day 6 days a week.

[@silknfeathers]

Wher you pulled up for lunch on the King River... agreed, a great camp spot, certainly better than camping at the hut. Beautiful area, but can be dodgy in the wet, as you say. Good warnings there.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

silknfeathers Gday mate, Yeah it is a great spot to camp if you can get it. At the hut gets pretty busy due to the drop loo. Both great spots though. Cheers Tim.

[@Gee-Wizz]

Good advice for parking up at the gates. I have five of these gates on my four kilometer long drive way, needless to say after a few years you get complacent. . Then one day while getting the latch a couple of years back, there was a small bang ( the hand brake cable giving way) end result a Patrol folded in half in the bottom of a creek. This might look like a bit of overkill folks, but it can and does happen.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Greg, Thats no good at all mate what happened to your Patrol. The Patrol hand brake is pretty good, but you just never know as you mentioned. Thanks for your reply mad feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@waynedoeblin6801]

G’day Tim,thanks for sharing your outing,a great couple of days in the good ol’ High Country 👍The tracks where the clay is must be quite good while they’re dry,but I can only imagine how greasy they’d become after a good shower of rain.You could end up anywhere,until the first substantial tree pulls you up.Nothing better than some tucker straight off the fire,and agreed,always put them out when you’re finished 👍 So you filmed this mid December?I’m guessing things are a lot worse now😢 I got myself home last night,smokey all the way.Lots of burnt country,but didn’t see any fires currently burning.Take care Tim,best wishes for 2020🙂

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Wayne, Cheers mate for your reply and feedback. I filmed this trip only two weeks ago. Well before the fires got as bad as they are now. For sure mate, those clay based tracks would be full on if the tracks were wet. Thanks again mate. Cheers Tim.

[@80srok71]

Awesome job what views best in the world, love all up there. Have you explored much up around falls creek area? Cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday, Thanks a lot for your reply and feedback. Such amazing views up that way. I have explored a little around Falls Creek and the Bogong High Plains. I will be going back over that way, as soon as it’s safe with the current bush fires. Stunning country up that way. Cheers Tim.

[@4x4downunder96]

Another great Video Tim when was that taken, We done Dargo to Crag's Hut finished up on the 31st my wife 1st time in the High Country she just love the views,

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, I filmed this trip only two weeks ago. Great trip over stunning country. Thanks for your questions mate. Cheers Tim.

[@michaelpaul5498]

Hi Tim. Another great video. Do you know what the condition of Plain creek track which runs parallel to Carter's road? It seems to have some creek crossings. Any tips appreciated. Kind regards MP

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thanks mate. Not sure on the condition of that track, I've not been that way for a few years. Cheers Tim

[@markfield5368]

Thanks Tim, another great video of areas on my to do list.(Mansfield/Bright/Dargo) Has this area been affected by the fires.? Our trip in Feb is on a wait and see at the moment. Hoping all is well with the fires and getting down ther soon.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Mark, Thanks mate for your feedback, really appreciate it. The area i travel in the video hasn't been burnt yet. But we still have a long way to go with the current fires, and summer to go. Dargo area isn't good at the moment. I wouldn't plan to much just yet for a trip in February. Cheers Tim.

[@departmentofadventure4914]

Good job Batesy! I still want to tag along on a camping trip with you. I'm thinking top of Blue Rag?! Australia day long weekend? If all is safe..

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, See how timing all goes with trips. But i wouldn't go banking on getting up on Blue Rag for Australia Day weekend. Could be a bit soon. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Batesy.

[@monetemert4916]

Thanks for all the great videos and info. Learning heaps from you. Do you reckon this track would do for a beginner track? Driving a 80s series LandCruiser with a basic set up but first time venturing off road. Thanks 😊

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate, i appreciate your feedback. Yes, it would as long as it dry when you go. Those easy tracks can turn pretty nasty in the wet. You have a great Christmas mate. Cheers Tim.

[@herbmarsh8519]

Man, I was sooooo disappointed when you said no dogs allowed, damn.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Herb Mate, the only reason why I don’t have a dog is because of National Parks. It’s a real shame mate. Cheers Tim

[@herbmarsh8519]

Cheers mate, I take my dogs every where, even to the supermarket to get the weekly food shopping.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@herbmarsh8519 that’s great if you can.

[@paulrohan1840]

G'day Tim, Love this video of solo camping along King River. Your knowledge of every track, where it starts and where it ends up astounds me. I suppose this is from your years of touring the VHC. For a novice like me , would I need to get a map or just rely on my GPS in the truck? Your advice would be great. Thanks

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Paul, Thanks mate. That was a great solo trip. Really nice country down along the King River. I would use both mate. Don’t rely just on a GPS incase they don’t work when you need it. I have a video on my channel about maps vs gps. Maybe check that out as well Thanks for your feedback, I greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim

[@paulrohan1840]

@@timbates4wdadventures Thanks for the reply. where would I go to get detailed maps of all those areas and any specific brand? I will go to the video re maps/gps now and check it out. Thanks again mate.

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

Really that smoke haze is from the Summer Nats!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Jarno, I wish it was and not from bushfire. Cheers Tim.

[@AndrewBartram]

I was shocked by the first spoon full of garlic, then he went back for a second 🙈

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Andrew, As I mentioned , put plenty on. I really like the taste of it. Keeps the cold away lol Cheers Tim.

[@TheWindspeed36]

Great vid mate, from Sterling, did you head down Howqua gap then back up Circuit Road or elsewhere? Just doing some post iso planning..

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Yes, after I finished it up on Mt Stirling. I headed down to Howqua Gap Huts. Back along the Circuit Rd to Mansfield. Hope that helps mate. Cheers Tim.

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

Good clip as always Tim! Did you get your UHF fixed yet? Cheers Steve

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Steve, Thanks mate. I have got a new UHF for the Patrol, just need to have it installed now. Cheers Tim.

[@poetzge]

Hey Tim, love those videos! How long did that trip up to Craig's Hut take approx.?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, You could easily do that trip in about 4 hours. Great country and worth checking out. Cheers Tim.

[@kyleryan7456]

Any tips about getting to and camping around native dog flat I'm heading there next weekend

[@matthewbarry8757]

what brand oilskin vest do you have?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Matthew, Driza - Bone mate. Wicked gear. Cheers Tim.

[@khizernaeem]

Hey Tim, Awesome video and thank you so much for providing all the details. Quick question: Do you think a stock Prado (2.8L Turbo Diesel) 2016 model, without snorkel/lift-kit would be okay for these tracks. I am planning to go by end of January.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate It’s a great trip that one. Not having a snorkel fitted is always a big risk. Totally up to you mate if you want to go or not. Just not ideal. Cheers Tim

[@khizernaeem]

@@timbates4wdadventures Thank you for the response :) I will take my chances. Worst case, I can always turn back if the water is too high.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@khizernaeem make sure you know where your air intake is under the bonnet. That way you lll have some idea on river height.

[@khizernaeem]

@@timbates4wdadventures Thanks mate. Exactly what I did. Appreciate your guidance.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@khizernaeem no worries at all mate.

[@adamgatty6338]

G'day Tim hope all is well mate just wondering is monument track suitable for stock 4x4 in low range ? Coming from lake cobbler area are those water crossings all good too ? Cheers mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, It would be fine as long as its a dry track. That track does have a few steep pinches heading up. You wont have any river crossing coming down from Lake Cobbler. As long as you head up Speculation Rd and not head past King Hut and along the King River Track. You have a great trip mate. Cheers Tim.

[@adamgatty6338]

Thanks mate cheers will do

[@patrol98traveller41]

What’s with the cover on the front diff housing, is that for extra protection from rock hits

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Yes it is a diff cover that i had made by Harris Hard Case in WA. Just gives the front diff housing a bit of protection from rocks. Cheers Tim.

[@rob_BMA]

Tracks look narrow. How do you go passing cars that you come across?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate It is narrow in spots. If another vehicle comes the other way. Just have to make it up at the time as to who can move over or reverse up so you can both pass. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@petethescalemodeller6130]

Do you have her in 4wd low on these tracks Tim ? great vid also ty :)

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Peter, All along the King River Track in in 4L. Most of the time i am in 4L Im never in a rush and its easier to cruze along in low range. Thanks for watching the video mate. Cheers Tim.

[@petethescalemodeller6130]

@@timbates4wdadventures no worries tim , have to give it a go one day , looks awesome with some great views, take care mate :)

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@petethescalemodeller6130 Yeah mate, well worth taking that trip later in the year when the tracks open.

[@eugenegrift3185]

Hey why would you recommend not taking a camper trailer down this section?

[@Hazardbone]

Can you give a full track list break down please i was up there today but id like to do the route you took

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. I’m pretty sure I mention the name of each track as I start driving on it. Let me know if you need more info. Cheers Tim.

[@Hazardbone]

@@timbates4wdadventures yes lol you do sorry i was after more of a grading of the tracks . But i think you covered them pretty good thanks tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@Hazardbone let me know mate if you need any further track info.

[@gordonfitzsimmons2018]

can you tell me where your got your Datsun bonnet protector

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gordon Fitzsimmons Gday Gordon, If you mean the Datsun badge, I got that off eBay. The Nissan bonnet protector, I got that from Nissan when I bought the car back in. 2009. Hope that answers your question mate. Cheers Tim.

[@blinkyconsombrero4053]

Are you running 33s on a 3" lift?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

snipa 637 Gday mate, Yes my Patrol does have that combination on it. Cheers Tim.

[@daniel_5413]

what tyre pressure are you running?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate , I run 20psi in the back and 18 in the front. Pretty standard pressures for my setup. Cheers Tim.

[@stetst]

Can i ask what model Patrol you’re driving. Year?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. It’s 2009 model. Cheers Tim

[@stetst]

@@timbates4wdadventures loving your channel. Keep it up. Very informative/educational for novices too

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@stetst great feedback mate. Thanks for that. Cheers Tim.

[@kyleryan7456]

Hey mate how did you get to know the high country so well

[@kyleryan7456]

How do you not get lost

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@kyleryan7456 I just know it very well after so many years travel in the area

[@kyleryan7456]

How does some one new get to know it

[@daniel_5413]

and when do these tracks open and close?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

They are open now. Apart from the track over Mt Stirling. Nov 30th for that one.

[@daniel_5413]

@@timbates4wdadventures cheers for the reply

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@daniel_5413 no worries mate.