Dargo 4WD Tracks - ( Vic High Country 4WD Action )

The Dargo 4WD tracks are some of the best in the Vic High Country.
Most of the Dargo 4WD tracks are very steep and challenging.
This ripper camping spot on the Crooked River near Talbotville is a great spot.
The Victorian High Country has so many off road camping spots, and the 4WD tracks around Dargo are a heap of fun.
This off road trip in the Vic High Country heads into the tiny town of Dargo to take on the 4WD tracks in the area.
It is a great area to explore, as i take on a few of the off road 4WD tracks that i haven't done for a while.
Randalls Track and Conway track are the two for this video. Both of these tracks are a lot of fun in your 4WD, and they provide amazing views over the Vic High Country.
I talk about 4x4 tips as i drive along the 4x4 tracks, for those that don't know the area very well, and for those beginners wanting to explore the area.
Check out episode from this epic trip around Dargo. Link below.
• Hitting Up 4WD Tracks ...

[@absinth64]

Love Dargo and the Dargo High Plains area, used to camp and 4wd up there a lot back in 78-79 when I was a member of the Wagga 4wd club. We would also join up with the Albury Overlanders 4wd club for the odd trip to Dargo. A different time back then, you accessorised your 4by with a bull bar, wide tyres and better shocks.... no lockers, no lift kits, no power steering and only a few had pto or electric winches. I want to do some more trips up there once this Rona thing is over, I came back from a trip to Melbourne late last year through Dargo and the high plains track which bought back so many memories and a yearning to return.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Those areas of the High Country that you mentioned are special places. No the rona thing has pretty much gone, i hope you can get back out in the high country soon. Cheers Tim.

[@craigwillis3372]

Great video again Batesy...got to the farm the other day and did some mowing and then lovely rain!! Grass is jumping out of the ground...hay time !! Thanks mate and well done as always. RM and I are meeting this week to finalise the new Navara STX !!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Craig, Looks like that Mansfield side got a fair dumping of rain over the weekend. Hope you get a good harvest of hay mate. Thanks as always for your replies and feed back mate. Bet you cant wait to get the new rig mate. Cheers Batesy.

[@desfunslow762]

Hi Tim great vid just love that part of the country up there all the time Great advice on heating metal up then quencing in cold water ,long term damage .dif & trans breathers are easy just add a joiner & movee breather up high. Tip check your diff oil if milky water getting in. Yes gods country up there Des

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Des, Yeah for sure on having the diff breathers extended up into the engine bay. Lucky my Patrol comes standard with extended breathers, keeps that running gear away from water ingress. Sure is stunning country up around Dargo. Thanks for your feed back mate, i really appreciate that. Cheers Tim.

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

Another good one Tim! We must het our arses down there again and do the trip with you we missed out on. Cheers Steve

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Steve, Thanks mate, might see you and Karen down here again some day. Cheers Tim.

[@Retired-Not-Expired]

Hi Tim, Great video. did you see the black wallaby hopping on the left at the 6min 2 second mark? Pretty cool.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Paul, Thanks mate. Great trip around Dargo that one. Yeah mate, I got lucky capturing that wallaby lol. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@sydneyraj]

Tim, thanks for being kind to explain driving techniques required in this type of terrain. Legend yet so simple and down to earth.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Rajendran, No worries at all mate. I like that people can follow the trips that i go on, so as many helpful driving tips i can pass on the better. Thanks heaps for your reply and video feed back, i greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@DMSVICAU]

who else saw the Kangaroo 6:00 - 6:05

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, I think a few people have mentioned the Roo in the comments. Lol Cheers Tim.

[@mountainconstructions]

You Ripper Tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

+Hugh Jazz Gday Hugh. Thanks heaps mate. Cheers Tim.

[@4bnewb969]

Hi Tim Just catching up on this ‘mini’ series around Dargo. Fantastic uploads. Thx I have next week off and thinking of heading up that way for a few days before the Xmas rush. Coming from Wonangatta what’s the best way to Talbotville and then onto Dargo? I run a Hilux with 2” lift and aggressive A/T’s Thx and cheers...

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, The best way from the Gatta to Talbotville is either via Hern Spur Track. But you have about 6 crossing of the Gatta River before you start climbing. Just be careful if a lot of rain has fallen. If you dont take Hern Spur Tk. Take Wombat Range Track. Hern Spur Tk runs into it further up Wombat. Then head down Cynthia Range Track, down Station Track and the Crooked River Track into Talbotville. Should take about 3 - 3.5hrs from the Gatta to Talbotville. From Talbotville head up McMillians Rd, turn right at the Dargo High Plains Rd and down hill into Dargo. Hope that helps mate. Cheers Tim.

[@4bnewb969]

@@timbates4wdadventures thx Tim, appreciate the reply and valuable info. Have a great Xmas and New Year

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@4bnewb969 no worries mate. You have a great Christmas as well mate.

[@spartanptbungendore8627]

Hey Tim. Great video once again. 2 questions mate: a) How long did it take you to do both Conways and Randals Track? and b) Can you camp at the Kingswell Bridge? Thanks Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

+GONE Offroad 4WD Tours Gday mate. If you weren’t filming those two tracks. You would get them done in about an hour with a few stops at lookouts. Yes, you can camp at Kingswell Bridge. Just no drop loo if you needed one. Cheers Tim

[@spartanptbungendore8627]

@@timbates4wdadventures cheers mate

[@ryanwilson6852]

Awesome video mate how long ago where the videos taken there as im hoping to be down that end of the country in 5 weeks time

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Ryan, That two part Dargo series was only filmed two weeks ago. But that area is getting some pretty full on rain and snow in the higher peaks as we speak. So, bu the time you come down it could be very different with tracks and river heights. So keep an eye on that mate. Thanks for your reply and feed back, i greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim.

[@nerfherder3582]

Fun fact....... the bridge has two different names. One way, it’s Kingswill Bridge, the other way it’s Kingwill Bridge. Also, have you done the King Spur Track down into Mayford? It’s a fun drop down to the Dargo River, no long drops there, and not a lot of room if it’s busy, but a good one none the less. Just pray it doesn’t rain while you’re down there.........once again, top video mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Ahh righto, its always been your first option for me. I haven't been down King Spur Tk. I have heard people mention about how steep it is. One day i will get down and check it out. Thanks heaps for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@rossdrayton5476]

Hi Batesy. Do you have diff breathers fitted and do you think they are worth putting on if you don’t do much deep water work? Cheers mate. Brilliant video as usual.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

+Ross Drayton Gday Ross, Yeah mate, my Patrol comes standard with diff breathers. If your vehicle doesn’t have them, they are well worth having fitted. Plenty of after market diff breather options on the market. Greatly appreciate your video feedback mate. Thanks a lot. Cheers Batesy.

[@rossdrayton5476]

Tim Bates 4wd Adventures . Thanks Batesy.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@rossdrayton5476 Cheers mate.

[@markfield5368]

Great Videos, enjoying watching them. We are travellling to Victoria early February to Bright, so you are giving us plenty of ideas. Will be travelling with offroad camper, are these tracks suitable? or can you recommend a base camp to leave camper. Thanks for advice.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Mark, Thanks mate for watching the videos and thats great they are giving you some ideas for the trip you are planning. I'd probably look at base camping mate with your camper at some of the spots i mention in that two part video. You can camp at the back of the Dargo Pub, or not far out of Dargo is Italian Flat on the Dargo River. Or another option is Talbotville down on the Crooked River. Let me know mate if you need any further information. Thanks heaps for your feed back mate. Cheers Tim.

[@stavio12]

Hi Tim, great video mate. Just another thing about the washouts that you mentioned @7:34, apart from deflecting the water off it also saved my bacon on my runaway auto patrol on descending the steep B1 track near Licola. It was a good resting point to cool my brakes off before going down again. Of course now I have reduction gears and that problem is eliminated but the stress that I went through that day due to brake fade is unmentionable. Cheers.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Yes they are very handy for resting your 4wd on in times of brake fading. I’ve mentioned that tip a few times in my videos. I’m glad you got down off B1 ok. The video I’m loading as we speak, has us going up B1. That’s up tomorrow night. Thanks a lot for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@stavio12]

@@timbates4wdadventures Awesome mate, can't wait. I want to go down one more time on B1 with the reduction gears to experience the difference and also to enjoy the drive a lot more..lol

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@stavio12 yeah the gears are amazing mate. You will most likely be accelerating down the hills and not on the brakes at all.

[@bangholm12]

Nice Roo shot at 6:00

[@timbates4wdadventures]

+bangholm12 Yeah mate, he follows along for a while. Another went across the track coming down Conway. Thanks for reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@ShannonBeal80]

Great video again Batesy, always look forward to the next one.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Shannon, Thanks mate for your feed back, i greatly appreciate it. Cheers Batesy.

[@km4fsi827]

Nice tracks and beautiful trip mate!!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Yeah it was a great trip over the two episodes. Had a ball over stunning country. Thanks for your reply and feed back. Cheers Tim.

[@stevesorensen4x4]

Another great video Tim and you had brilliant weather. Your excellent camera work and editing makes the viewer think they’re in the GU with you. Looking forward to your next adventure. Appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos. Most enjoyable.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

+Steve Sorensen Gday Steve, Yeah mate, the weather for ep one and two were amazing. Nice sunny days. Mate, thanks heaps for your feed back. It’s a lot of work making my trip videos as a one man camera crew. I really enjoy what I do. Thanks again mate, lot more videos coming. Cheers Tim.

[@nudibanches]

Nice vid mate, I remember going up South Basalt Knob in the wet a few years ago...woo hoo!!!!!!!!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

+nudibanches Gday. Yeah Sth Basalt is challenging enough in the dry, let along the wet. Great fun track though. Cheers Tim.

[@MrThuggery]

Great vid mate, we really do have some great tracks in Gippsland and the high Country, some of the best around I reckon.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

+Mick Martin Gday Mick, Yeah mate, you’re not wrong a out the track options of East Gippsland. So many options. Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.

[@jonsey300]

Crooked river / talbotville some of the best spots around dargo. Awesome vid Tim 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

+Jonsey 300 Gday mate. It’s a great area to camp and tracks to drive. Talbotville is a top spot. Tanks for your video feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@maxxfx4767]

So many great tracks mate. Certainly planning on spending a few weekends out Dargo way before they close the tracks this year!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Kieran, Yeah mate. Heaps of track options. Dargo area is well worth checking out. You still have a good few month’s before the gates close. Thanks for you reply Cheers Tim.

[@maxxfx4767]

@@timbates4wdadventures yeah mate, will definitely get out there once the fire danger drops a bit. Love your video's mate. Will see you out on the tracks one day

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah might take a while for some areas to open. But it’ll be worth the wait. Thanks mate for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@inspirationadventure197]

Great videos mate, keep up the good work.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

+Inspiration Adventure Thanks mate. Really appreciate your feedback Cheers Tim.

[@4bymad660]

The longer vids are awesome mate,love it.. keep up the great work👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

+4bymad Gday mate, Thanks for your reply and feedback, I glad you enjoyed the video. More long travel videos are being planned. Cheers Tim.

[@4bymad660]

@@timbates4wdadventures awesome mate,this is all helping for my pre xmas trip planning.. cheers👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@4bymad660 Hahah :-) Thats great mate. Wicked that people are planning trips from my videos. Top stuff. Cheers Tim.

[@1964wingman]

Hi Tim, I have the Toyota fj cruiser which has a crawler control dial just engage it and it will walk up and down the hills.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

darren watkin Gday mate, Very handy mate. Similar to my reduction gears. Cheers Tim.