This Trip Begins At Eaglevale BesideThe Gatta River.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Have you camped at Eagle Vale on the Wonnangatta River?

[@spartanptbungendore8627]

Fantastic as usual 👍🤠

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate, I greatly appreciate your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@bigfella6629]

Beautiful part of Australia that Vic high country, on my bucket list for sure.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Stevo, The Dargo area has so many stunning vantage points and well worth checking out. Hope you get down and check it out soon. Cheers Tim.

[@craigwillis3372]

Great stuff Batesy...it is eerie driving through scorched areas like this...so sad to see !! Those tracks are in better nick than my road to home in Mansfield which is full of pot holes !!! Yes good to see some cattle out in the bush...shame there isn't more of them...but don't start me on that topic!! As my old man always said " leave a gate as you find it" One of your best mate really enjoyed it!!!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Craig, Yeah for sure mate it was strange driving through that burnt country. It just goes for miles when you see it from the top. The tracks are in good condition so the fire trucks could get into most of that country to help fight the fires. Those cattle were local ones, but just great seeing them back in the bush. Spot on about the gates mate, always leave them as you found them. Thanks heaps mate for your reply and comments. Cheers Batesy.

[@pmiskulin83]

top stuff keep the great videos up.. thank you

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Peter, Thanks heaps mate. Plenty more videos are coming along. Cheers Tim.

[@rossdrayton5476]

Your a legend Batesy. Loved it. Also the tip on locking the rear diff was great advice. Cheers mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Ross, Thanks mate for your reply and comments. Always try and throw a few tips in along the way, hopefully help someone out. Cheers Batesy.

[@nigelgregory4777]

Hi Tim, Nice one mate, shame about the fires, like you say the trees and vegetation will come back, some need fire to germinate, but it's not going to be that easy for the animals, forests need animals /animals need forest, it's an ecosystem, anyway a good virtual trip in a far away land. Chears Tim. Nige.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Yeah it’s great seeing the burnt country bouncing back. But, the animal lose is massive. They will take a bit longer again to come back. Great trip in stunning country. Thanks for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@DieselDave]

Thanks for showing around your back yard mate. It's a dream for a lot of us to one day hit the Vic high country. I've been taking many notes. Cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Dave, No worries at all mate. I sure do enjoy bringing the high country out in my videos. Stunning country. Im glad that some of my videos are giving you a few ideas. Cheers Tim

[@HLsab]

Nice one , your one of the best HC drivers Tim . Some of these young you tubers in 200's and Y62's should take their foot off the pedal and enjoy the view . Fantastic vid mate and some great tracks , keep them coming ...

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Luke, Cheers mate, thanks for your reply mate. Stopping at the tops of those mountains are well worth it to take in the stunning distant views. Cheers Tim.

[@jamesmccaghren3711]

Good trip, again. I've been doing this type of "adventures" for over 50 years. You have a good truck and good choices for tracking. I'm in Texas but if we were on the same continent we would likely be camping mates....drive, stop, drink, make fire, drink, cook, drink, watch bush television, drink, sleep , repeat. Cheers mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day James, haha :-) Thanks mate for dropping in from Texas in the States. I once lived in Texas here in Australia on a cattle farm. Yeah mate, i do enjoy getting out on the tracks, but getting into camp with a campfire and a few cold beers is unreal and very relaxing. Thanks mate again for your reply and feedback. You have a great Texas day. Cheers Tim.

[@simonyeo727]

Terrific video mate, I really enjoyed it. Thanks.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Simon, Thanks for your feed back mate about the video. Im glad you enjoyed what you watched. Heading out tomorrow to make another adventure video in the High Country. Cheers Tim.

[@maxgermasi3302]

Good one Tim! I really enjoy this video, sad to see all that burnt area. More VHC tracks please.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Max, Cheers mate. Yeah its not good seeing so much of that area burnt, it will bounce back but it will take some time. More vids coming from the mighty Vic High Country mate. Cheers Tim.

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

My favourite region to explore and camp. Been too long since I was there last. 2017. Time to get back.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate, camped up on the Wonnangatta River. Really nice spot to kick back and do nothing, or base camp from that spot. I hope you can get back soon mate. Cheers Tim.

[@craigtsadventures7414]

Always Luv watching your adventures Tim. Well done mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thanks heaps mate for your reply. I greatly appreciate your feed back. Plenty more videos coming along. Cheers Tim.

[@einfelder8262]

Looks like Collingwood Spur has been significantly widened in the tight spots. Not a bad thing to see the tracks graded after the fires. After a fire tracks are always better as a result, but they soon get knarly with thousands of passing vehicles - especially the ones with traction control spinning the crap out of their wheels to get up a spot where a proper 4WD crawls over.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah Collingwood Spur Track has had a few of the tight spots widened, which isn't such a bad thing. The tracks will as you say, come back after a heap of rain and 4wd's driving up and down. It's a good thing seeing the tracks maintained for sure. Cheers Tim.

[@Phil-ud2vv]

Top stuff mate , inspiration to get down there and check it out myself

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Phil, Thanks mate, I hope you can get down here some day. It's well worth checking out. Cheers Tim.

[@landcruiserv8vicadventrure627]

Great job

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thanks for that reply, I greatly appreciate it. Cheers Batesy.

[@bmon191]

Great job Tim... Looking forward to meeting you at Melbourne show in August

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thanks for your reply and feed back Greatly appreciate it mate. See you at the show for, im looking forward to it. Cheers Tim.

[@RoamingRooma]

This is a great video Tim. What a beautiful area burned out. These track looks steeper than usual when no green around. Don.M

[@timbates4wdadventures]

+5774497 Gday Don, Thanks mate for your video feed back. Yeah mate, it’s stunning country. It will come back, nice and green again. It’s going to take a while, in some areas. Cheers Tim.

[@antontekare5202]

Once again another great vid thanks for the share, even though I don't live in your country i love to watch the videos of it you do live in such a beautiful part of the world thanks again

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hi Anton, Thanks for watching and you're feed back. Yes I do travel through some pretty amazing parts of Australia, and particularly the Victorian High Country. Where are you from? Cheers Tim.

[@antontekare5202]

@@timbates4wdadventures im from little old new Zealand we have some beautiful places here but nothing as diverse as Australia but for me its about enjoying what has been given to you so thankyou again happy trails. Ps i remember watching you on the 4wd action dvds

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@antontekare5202 G'day Anton, New Zealand mate, thats great seeing my content being watched outside of Australia. New Zealand is on my bucket list to check out some day. I would really like to see the massive mountains and stunning river systems. They were good Ol days on 4wd Action. I still catch up with most of those guys. Thanks again for your feed back mate. Cheers Tim.

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

Good stuff Tim, I have a few memories of that last part of the Crooked River Track, I towed our Ultimate camper along there, scared the crap out of me. Cheers Steve

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thanks mate for your feed back. Not good country to be towing a camper trailer. Cheers Tim.

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

@@timbates4wdadventures Was a challenge but still good fun

[@domeniccostabile1659]

Great video loved it.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Domenic, Thanks heaps mate, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. A lot more coming from the HC. Cheers Tim.

[@beetlebailey296]

Great video. I drove eaglevale and Cynthia range track August last year and the track was NOT in good condition, great views though. And the decent down to Crooked River was washed out and crazy, the wife was not happy haha

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thanks mate for your reply and feed back. Back in August last year it would have been a very different track, thats for sure. The final drop off down to the Crooked River Tk is a decent down hill section. It would be pretty full on if the track is all chopped up, thats for sure. Got to keep your wife happy mate. Lol She might jump out next time. Cheers Tim.

[@Phil_McAvity]

Good on ya Tim 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thanks mate for your reply and feed back. Cheers Tim.

[@Boogie597]

Hey Tim another excellent video !!! Was planning a trip from Mansfield across to Dargo and along came this bloody virus, so your this and your other video from Craigs Hut is an indoor substitute for me. Stops me going Cabin Crazy!!! Love the info you give and i loved your "series" on the Wonangatta Murders. Just on thing champ - too many shots of your suspension. Pete

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Pete, Yeah mate, this damn virus is going to pull everyone up for a while. Thats great my videos are keeping you going while we wait out this lock down time. Thanks for your feed back mate, i greatly appreciate it. Points on the suspension is taken on board. Cheers Tim.

[@realaussiemale567]

Good stuff👍 Subscribed.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Ross, Thanks heaps mate. A lot more videos are coming through. Cheers Tim.

[@johndabate1667]

Great video Tim, love how you explain the name of the tracks. Just new to the 4 x4 caper but love it so much just hard to find the time . Cheers mate Keep up the good work

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day John, Thanks mate for your reply and feed back. I try and throw as much info into my videos as I can. Just makes things easier for those that want to check out the area, to follow where I've been. Good stuff for starting out in the 4wd world, its unreal the places a 4wd will take you. If you need any info, let me know. Cheers Tim.

[@louiskudlak2256]

Great country buddy, do you pump your brakes after going through water crossings???

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate Thats a great camp spot on the Wonnangatta River. Stunning country. It is a good idea to pump your brakes a few times when you come out of a river crossing. Dry them out is a good idea so they work. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@matthutch5919]

Another fantastic vid. When did you do this trip?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Matt, Thanks mate for your comments. That trip was only two weeks ago. Ripper country. Cheers Tim.

[@bushexplorer8795]

Hi Tim love your videos, I was after your thoughts on doing the Collingwood Track in a stock 150 series Prado with mud tyres and centre diff lock

[@timbates4wdadventures]

+Bush Explorer Gday mate, If it’s dry that vehicle set will be fine. But even in the dry. How much off road experience do you have? Collingwood Spur Tk is steep. Thanks for your question. Cheers Tim.

[@bashka5743]

G day tim hope your well mate i'm thinking of putting a fan on my intercooler just wondering how long did it take to put on it is it hard to put it on yourself or just take it to a mechanic do you recommend anybody in the northern suburbs of Melbourne fantastic video by the way it's awesome the river crossings are amazing Cheers....

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Bash Ka Gday mate, I’m going great thanks. Hope all is ok at your end. The intercooler I have with the fan came like that from new. I’m not really sure what’s required in fitting just the fan. My mechanic is in Dandenong. I can recommend a quality mechanic that could advise you If you like. Thanks for your reply and feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@bashka5743]

Tim Bates 4wd Adventures yeah mate that would be great if you could recommend me to him cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Bash Ka No worries mate. Ask for Matt on 9793 1616 DTA in Dandenong. Really good guys. Matt will advise which way to go. Tell him you were speaking to me on KZbin. Cheers Tim.

[@bashka5743]

Thank you Tim 👍👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Bash Ka No worries mate.

[@23860]

Nice music;)

[@timbates4wdadventures]

+baki bakic Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.

[@maxxfx4767]

Hey Tim, when did you do this trip mate?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hi Kieran, That trip done back in September last year mate. Great trip. Cheers Tim.

[@maxxfx4767]

@@timbates4wdadventures Awesome. Love your vids! Would love to tag along one day! Have done a bit of high country exploration, but haven't been deep into the east, and I'm sure you know all the best spots!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@maxxfx4767 Yeah cool mate. See how timing goes with trips. Going East for a while is going to be hard with the bush fires, so see how it all pans out. Cheers Tim.

[@maxxfx4767]

@@timbates4wdadventures Yeah absolutely mate. Hoping to get out around Easter if things have opened up, and show some support to the communities and put some $$ back into the town economy's. Let me know mate, I'm always up for a weekender.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@maxxfx4767 Thats great ,ate, i'll be getting into some of the effected towns when it's safe to do so. Cheers Tim.

[@realaussiemale567]

It is a shame what fires do to the bush, but its natures way of regenerating. Some timber species can’t resurrect themselves with fire.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Ross, Yeah spot on mate. The mountains look bare and Barron after the fires have gone through. It doesn't take long before the re-growth starts to come back. Greatly appreciate your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@zoezoe610]

You do a lot of water crossings do you have to do your wheel bearings very often ?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Zoe, I certainly check them every twelve months. I have just had the swivel hub seals replaced, which also helps with keeping water out. Thanks for your feed back. Cheers Tim.

[@einfelder8262]

Yep, I have a GU Patrol, has 72,000k from new and on it's 4th set of bearings. I don't even run offset rims but do have 33" Nitto Trails which are a heavy tyre. Damn front wheel bearings are way too small in my opinion. Lots of water crossings in that 72,000.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@einfelder8262 Yeah I'm not sure how many times the front bearings have been replaced in my GU. It's don't over 300000ks now. They certainly need checking with large amounts of river crossing. Cheers Tim.

[@livemusicvids]

Shame about the circle work in Talbotville

[@timbates4wdadventures]

ItsMarc Yeah mate. It’s such a nice camp spot on the Crooked River. It’s just not needed there or anywhere. Cheers Tim.

[@stuartsheil4234]

Is this where that couple went missing ?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No mate, its about 3hrs away from Wonnangatta. Cheers Tim.

[@brooksieluke]

Have you been arrested Tim?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Not that i know of mate. Cheers Tim