Vic High Country Steep Tracks - ( Walhalla On The Way To Licola )

[@MrTimstaaa]

Licola really is a beautiful part of the country.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Timur Hafouz It sure is. Stunning country in that area. Cheers Tim.

[@jonnewman9904]

Nicely groomed fire trails. Warrior!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Jon Newman They were in pretty good condition Cheers Tim.

[@darrenrichardson6936]

Another great video

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. It is a ripper trip. Cheers Tim

[@mikeykeyes]

would you believe there are tracks like that in Northern/North East India and Nepal where there are constant stream of vehicles both ways- especially buses and trucks and they pass each other with a cliff edge on one side and rock wall on the other! Percentage of accident is very minimal surprisingly!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, I have seen those crazy roads through mountains in India. Not sure I’d be too keen to drive them. If you go over, you’re not coming back. Cheers Tim.

[@michaelnugara1]

Love the footage Tim. Great vid mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. I appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@Joe-kx2uc]

been awhile since driving around those areas, brings back some swag camping memories, 1's the wife would like to forget.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Joe T Gday mate, Doesn’t sound like you had a good trip. Cheers Tim.

[@shaneaghan7013]

Stayed at that hut a last year was magnificent

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah cool mate. It's a great hut to camp in. Cheers Tim

[@DJSAS]

Ripper video mate 👍🍻

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Cheers Tim

[@mattpearce4099]

Brilliant video again TB. Certainly would not want to meet another vehicle coming in the opposite direction on some of those steep sections. Thanks Tim for another ripper video. 👍👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Matt, Yeah mate, it sure would make things interesting if another 4WD came the other way. Thanks heaps mate for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@petermcgregorpainter]

Hi Tim, really enjoy your videos, you see some great places and give good advice along the way and don't seem to ever break anything.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Peter McGregor, Sparky clips Gday mate, I sure do cover some pretty amazing country on my trips. I don’t break anything mate. I drive to the conditions and the Patrol seems to always get me through. Thanks a lot for your feedback and reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@MrThuggery]

Ya never get sick of those views mate!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Mick, Yeah mate, im hearing you with that. Stunning country. Cheers Tim.

[@deldridg]

Thank you for the great video, commentary, production (a lot of work went into this) etc. It's been a while since we tackled the Vic high country. Last time we based ourselves at Talbotville and explored Wonnangatta, did Blue Rag and surrounds, then camped at Native Dog Flat etc. with the little-uns. Looks like it's still Nissan country so we must return with ours soon! Many thanks from Sydney, Aust - Dave and family P.S. Love it that you're not beating up the place like so many other 4WD 'heroes'. Much appreciated.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate, Thanks for dropping in from Sydney. A lot of work goes into making these videos, but I do enjoy every bit of it. Both Talbotville and Native Dog are great camp spots to base camp and explore the areas. Thanks a lot for your reply and feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@rogermace4516]

Qld has nothing like the Victorian High Country........ Miss it heaps

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Roger, The Vic High Country is pretty special, thats for sure. Maybe you can get back down here some day. Cheers Tim.

[@cliffbooth7075]

Agreed

[@georgesdesk]

Very nice scenery especially the river crossings, awesome viewing 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

George Zarafonitis Thanks mate. Stunning country around Licola. Cheers Tim.

[@johndelaney2957]

Wow that's a steep grad, gave me a different perspective of other videos of yours. I can see the problem in the wet, cautious roads on the edge of the escarpment. Good stuff tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day John, Yeah for sure mate, it's not ideal country to try and drive in the wet. Very steep country. Cheers Tim.

[@onepotsidecar]

Just found your channel..fantastic!. No sell, just good 4wding , well made vids. Thanks

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Duncan Kennewell Gday Duncan, Thanks mate. My travel videos are just that. All about the places I go and no product mentions in them. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@BruceschultzAU]

Nice part of the world mate It's definitely on my list Has been since I watched the man from snowy River as a kid at the cinema, just haven't made it that far south yet. Yeah you never quite can catch the angle of those steep hills on camera I've tried to film a few knarly hill climbs around Coffs Harbour but it never gives it the justice those big steep hills deserve. At least you took another cook with you this time. Love your channel mate even though I've only just gotten onto it. Keep up the good work. Cheers Bruce

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Bruce, I hope you can get down here some day mate. Thats a great trip in the video across amazing country. So much to see in the high country, it has so much on offer. Camera angles are always hard to get where it shows how steep a track is, but i do try my best on that. Thanks a lot mate for your reply and feedback. Enjoy the videos on my channel. Cheers Tim.

[@PatrolAdventuresAustralia]

Great video Tim. The high country looking great.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Cant get enough of the High Country. Cheers Tim.

[@mattluszczak6567]

That climb out of the river goimg east used to be great technical great fun

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Matt, Yeah mate, it's not as bad as it has been. Cheers Tim.

[@drivefortright9662]

Loved this drive Tim..the view of the fog from the fender camera as you were heading uphill was magical

[@timbates4wdadventures]

drivefortright Gday mate, Yeah that rear view back towards the low cloud provided pretty amazing views. Stunning country. Cheers Tim.

[@brettsmith4779]

Nice mate, the old river was up, looked like a great time had by all 👌🏼👌🏼

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Brett, Yeah mate, it was up a tad. We all had a top trip in great country. Cheers Tim.

[@rockbiterhd]

That river crossing looked like it could go either way that look wasn’t 100% haha👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate, it's a bit like that at the moment. It could very easily go wrong with a lighter 4WD. Cheers Tim.

[@maylee189]

@@timbates4wdadventures I will make a u-turn on my Triton....:)

[@chriskaskadanis3795]

Great tracks, great views, great vid. Thanks for sharing Tim! Cheers mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Chris Kaskadanis Gday Chris, Thanks mate. I appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@renaehobbs5309]

Fantastic video again Tim. Loved it👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Renae, Thanks for that. I greatly appreciate your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@matthewhill4295]

Hi Tim, was in my red land rover discovery and gave you a wave at craigs hut. Just wann say cheers as its your channel that inspired me to get out there in a 4wd in the high country and has been a great guide Cant wait to do Licola and Dargo in a couple days

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Matthew, Thanks heaps mate. It was a top day at Craig’s. We camped the night near the hut. I hope you had a great trip. I appreciate your feedback on my channel. Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.

[@obedevert28]

Amazing skill mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Obed Evert Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.

[@craigwillis3372]

Great camera work Batesy...almost like a roller coaster ride !! Scenery as we know is stunning !! Touch and go at the river crossing mate !!! Great stuff as always mate.Busy here in Mansfield even though Mt Buller are restricting entry to pre booked cars and skiers...good for the town but Victoria is a mess at the moment as you are aware and the THE BEST PLACE to be is up here !! Take care and stay safe Tim !!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Craig, Thanks mate for your feedback on the video. That whole area is like on giant roller coaster, with all the ups and downs. Stunning country mate. Yeah i had some friends come down off Buller on Thursday. I hope things can get back to what we know, very soon. You take care also mate, and stay safe. Cheers Batesy.

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

That looks awesome Tim, cant wait till we can hook up again for a trip with you down there. Cheers Steve

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.

[@jcv551]

Great watch Tim 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Cheers Tim

[@darrenc4096]

Great work on yet another fantastic episode Tim. Thanks for taking us along. When are ya coming back up to Omeo and driving our neck of the woods? Be great to catch up with you if you let us know your coming at the Golden Age Hotel. 👍🍺

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Darren, Omeo is a top country town. I will be back for sure, we had a great time at the Golden Age, it's a ripper pub mate. I'll let you know for sure. Thanks for your reply and feedback on the video. Cheers Tim.

[@georgeherceg1419]

Is that what those bonnet scoops were designed for? To let the steam out of the kettle lol Great videos keep them rolling in Cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day George, Hahah Lol Clearly they are mate. Lol Thanks for your feedback. It was a top trip. Cheers Tim.

[@whitedogproductions6153]

Good work mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Cheers Tim.

[@danieldonagal7540]

bloody hope parks will still be open mid august! doing my first high country trip then! great video as always!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Daniel, I really hope all will be good for your trip mate. If i can help you out with planning your first trip into the High Country, let me know mate. Thanks heaps for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@simonplatt77]

Hi Tim, loving your videos: heaps of good information and amazing scenery. I’m looking to get out and explore the high country more and put together my initial routes based on other peoples experience. In this video you go from Army track to Burgoyne and I was just interested how far along Army you went and which route you took/suggest from Army to Burgoyne? Keep up the great Videos 👍

[@leroy3169]

KZbin on - checked Beers ready - checked Hema map - checked 17min later Next campint trip - set! Another great video Batesy! Can't get enough with high country. Just awesome place. Please make one for snow camping. Really want to go but haven't got much information. Cheers!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

LEROY LEE Gday mate, I will be doing a snow camping trip as soon as the weather is right. Love the might high country. Cheers Tim.

[@leroy3169]

Living in metropolitan melbourne area, can't go and do anything. Watching your videos over and over again! Thanks a lot. Can't wait to go high country!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

LEROY LEE Thanks mate for watching the videos. I hope things change for you guys in Melbourne, it’s not great at all.

[@zeMasterRuseman]

Outback touring is more my thing, but Victoria now being locked out of the rest of Australia we have to make do with what we have. I guess I'll head up to the mountains and have a look around.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Im pretty keen to get a few central Australia trips done, but i'll have to wait for a while and see how things pan out. Cheers Tim.

[@GregPalmer2]

River crossings was a bit scary,l did the Goulburn at about this time at kevington with my then Daihatsu Rocky a few years ago and it took me side ways a little,l must say l was nervous of losing my rig l spent thousands on. These days the landy takes on the Nissans and the Toyota's ,Mr Daihatsu is retired to easy suburb driving.😁😁😁😁😊

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Greg, River crossings is one thing you don't want to get wrong. Being pushed side ways in a smaller and lighter 4Wd would be pretty scary. Your Landy would have a bit more weight for those flowing river crossings. Thanks mate for your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@WhyWouldYouDrawThat]

Tim Bates 4wd Adventures I enjoy watching your videos, and plan to come along one of these days, but i have to say this video was a little irresponsible. i instantly knew that crossing was not walkable (red flag) and almost certainly life threatening in a stock 4wd. your lift kit kept you from floating away i suggest. might be worth adding a warning or editing in some safety tips. less experienced viewers might get the wrong idea here.

[@mikelee4646]

That's scary going down

[@timbates4wdadventures]

It was pretty steep country, thats for sure. Cheers Tim.

[@Chook57]

gr8 video as usual bud, but wondering in what situations would you use the front lockers in conjunction with the rears ??

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Blair I run the rear pretty much all the time. But, only use the front when it’s really needed. Steep, rock, rock steps those kind of tracks. I don’t play all my cards at once until it’s needed. Rear lockers are great, but front and rears engaged, is next level. Hope that helps mate. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@Leon-lp9fl]

Super trip and video Tim, steam got me worried but you see the heat gauge. Any water inside? Sound like a engine might over rev on the steeps. If ever visiting my niece over there I shall definitely go for a trip to Vic High Country. Thank you for sharing.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Potshot Gday mate, Yeah that river crossing has got a bit in it that’s for sure. No water at all inside mate. As long as you keep moving, water doesn’t have a chance to get in. Thanks a lot for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@jeep6242]

There are so many places in Australia that I would love to visit. But If I had to pick based on uniqueness compared to the States I think the Vic High Country would be it. No we don't have as much cool beach driving or as much continuous remoteness of the Simpson or something like the Canning Stock, but we have elements of those. But the Vic High country we just don't have anything quite like this. We just don't have these steep rolling mountains but not hills and not alpine giants or not shelf road type of terrain in a huge area like this.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Thanks for dropping in from the States. Australia has so much to see and explore, but the Victorian High Country is very special. No other State in Australia has what we have in Victoria when it comes to the High Country. Other States of Australia have small areas like the High Country in Victoria, but not the size of the High country. Hopefully you can get over one day and see it for your self. Cheers Tim.

[@Zeebad_1st]

Another good 'un. Would it be easy to show maps of your trips so we know where you are?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Tim Lawrence Gday Tim, I do mention the track names. I’ll look into maps for some of the other videos. But, I generally don’t carry them. Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim.

[@shaungibbard6474]

GODS Country

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Sure is Shaun. Stunning country mate. Cheers Tim.

[@shaungibbard6474]

@@timbates4wdadventures Tim are all off them tracks you did are still open?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@shaungibbard6474 They sure are mate. I wouldn't have driven them if they were closed.

[@gdrahcir]

G'Day again mate. Loving this series. Im keen to plot your course over this series into my OziExplorer software so i can potentially follow in your footsteps. Im just wondering in this video the tracks you took after leaving Lloyds Hut and heading up Army North Track to get over to Burgoynes Track and the Morning Glory Hut. Did you take Williamsons Track to Fultons Track over to that side. Cheers.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Yes thats correct. We only did the bottom half of Army Track due to the rain the night before. Along Williamsons and Binns Rd to Burgoynes. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@gdrahcir]

@@timbates4wdadventures Nice mate thanks for that. Also wondering how the Morning Star Track is like also heading that way back up from Lloyds Hut to Springs Road? HAve you done that one before? I love looking at old mining relics and on my maps there looks like there are heaps along the Morning Star Track. Cheers.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@gdrahcir Ive only done Morning Star track once and that was a few years ago. It was pretty full on then, so i dont think it would have changed much. Heaps of mining history around that area mate.

[@chriscoyne4827]

Just finished watching this video this morning great trip love the camera work so amazing. Have you did a video of you getting stuck or had to use your winch lol seems you don't get a chance hahaha

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Chris Coyne Gday Chris, Haven’t been in to many spots where the Patrol gets stuck. None on any of my videos. I would Film it if the chance cane up. Thanks heaps mate for your reply and feedback Cheers Tim.

[@rudvs]

What track were you on when you stopped to talk about the mountain views ? And burgoynes track

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, That is on Burgoynes track. Great views. Cheers Tim.

[@rudvs]

@@timbates4wdadventures is not seasonal closed ?

[@boofy081965]

Hey Tim great places , can you do a vid on how you wash the Patrol after a trip more so on the under carage..:) Also what reduction gear you running me thinking of running 63%!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Tony, Yes mate, i will get a video made showing how i wash the Patrol after a trip. It's been on my list of videos for a while. Im running a 43% reduction mate, they are wicked. Thanks heaps for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@boofy081965]

@@timbates4wdadventures Tim how do you find those gears on sand I hear that motor reves very high true?

[@boofy081965]

Tim how do you find 63% gear on sand heard it's not very good ?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@boofy081965 No worries at all mate. I can use a higher gear than 4wds that dont have reduction gears.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@boofy081965 Nah mate. Way to high a reduction on 33in tyres. 43% is gold.

[@cliveedmead2091]

Do you have insurance on your rig Tim. Mine has set severe penalties this year for claims through driving water crossings like Macalister.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Clive Edmead I do mate. I’m fully covered for any off road driving as long as it’s a registered road or track. Cheers Tim.

[@absinth64]

Tru blue crew 2020...... nothing tru blue about disrespecting the heritage of the huts by spraying graffiti all over them. Friggin grubs. Good to see you out and about again Tim, hope to be getting out myself in the near future.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Backtrack Touring Yeah mate. It’s not ideal that for sure. That huts not to bad compared to some other huts. Thanks mate for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@Troffy21]

Looks like the only real indicator of how steep that is, is how quickly the revs pick up after cresting those water bars. What’s the gimbal you’re running on the front camera Tim?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

High Country Aerial Photography Camera angles are always hard to show steepness. No gimbal mate. Just a GoPro on the front. Cheers Tim.

[@damagecase3271]

Great video Tim, was wondering, could these tracks been done in a stock auto 4x4? or would some better Tyers be on the list at the very least?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Brody, At least a set of AT tyres would be a minimum mate. It’s steep country, and it will also depend on how much off road experience you have had. Hope that helps. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@damagecase3271]

@@timbates4wdadventures righto, that makes sense, I don't really have any off road experience but am very keen to get out there and have a go, will be buying my first 4x4 on Monday (09 Hilux)

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@damagecase3271 that’s cool mate. Best go with experienced people if you want to explore the tracks in the video. Tyres are important for the job.

[@damagecase3271]

@@timbates4wdadventures Cheers Tim, appreciate your advice thank you very much 👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@damagecase3271 no worries at all mate.

[@trentrapp5071]

Would love to hear your journey for a 3 day weekend to head through the high country....a lot of us are time poor and a 3 day trip is easier to do!!!!!! What would you suggest????

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, All depends on timing, weather and if gates are open. If you're not dealing with those three options, its endless where a 3 day trip could go. Cheers Tim.

[@trentrapp5071]

@@timbates4wdadventures looking at going end of august but finding so many tracks are closed. Would love some steep hills and a few water crossing?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@trentrapp5071 Yeah mate, the seasonal track closures dont end until Cup Weekend in November. Still heaps of tracks open, but way to early to plan a trip for August. So much can happen in the High Country between now and then. Weather, Covid etc.

[@trentrapp5071]

@@timbates4wdadventures thanks mate would love you help in august to plan a trip if possible

[@stuartsheil4234]

Tim how much time do you putting in the tracks knowledge eg reading maps .. asking .. ringing .. and more ?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Stuart, Not much at all. Not bragging at all when i say this. But, i know the High Country very well, and no maps are required. If i were planning a trip into an area that i hadn't visited for some time, i ring the Parks Victoria office in those areas for track info and what rivers are like. Thanks for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@stavio12]

Another great video, Thanks Tim. What was the steam coming from under the bonnet at the 15 min mark?

[@Tufflux]

Hot engine bay and a water crossing

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah mate, just steam from the engine after going through the river. The water went in through the intercooler and would have been sitting on top of the motor. No over heating issues from the motor. Cheers Tim.

[@stavio12]

@@timbates4wdadventures Thanks mate

[@stavio12]

@@Tufflux Thanks Bud

[@4bnewb969]

Good one Tim 👍 with that river crossing, how do you think a Hilux would do it ? I haven’t done too many river crossings and wondering with the Hilux being quite a bit lighter than the big 4wd’s. Just trying to get an idea when the best option is to opt out and turn back. Keep up the good work Cheers..,

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, The Hilux is more than capable to drive that crossing when we went across. Your experience will come into play as well. Not just if your Hilux can get across. That crossing at the moment, has potential to go wrong for sure. Only the fact my mate had been across the night before, you would be walking it and see what its like. Thanks a lot for your reply mate. Cheers Tim.

[@einfelder8262]

The Hilux would be a bit more inclined to float than the Patrols. Losing rear wheel traction in the crossing as it was in the video, wouldn't be fun. So if I was in a Hilux I would hook onto the back of a Patrol or Cruiser and get a tow across, otherwise give it a miss.

[@4bnewb969]

Ein Felder I was thinking the same. Thx for your input. Cheers

[@Lisas-Days]

Is that steam off the engine after a water crossing normal? You don’t seem concerned so I am assuming so, but good to know for sure.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Lisa, Yes it is. Coming off the exhaust I’d say. But had no issues at all. Cheers Tim

[@stephenbloomer567]

Was this filmed before the winter track closures?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Filmed two weeks ago. Cheers Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@Adam Mcfarlane Thanks mate. Its stunning country to drive in. You have a top trip when you go. Cheers Tim.

[@kimgee4821]

I notice with a lot of your videos, there no wildlife. I wonder what happened to kangaroos and wombats.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Kim, Sometimes a roo will hop across on the tracks. But with the high elevation, you won’t see many of any Roos up that high. They generally stay in the lower country. But, the recent bush fires over the years, would have reduced numbers for sure. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim

[@kimgee4821]

@@timbates4wdadventures I remember in NSW, there were a lot of kangaroos and wombats huge in the snowy. Wombats were bigger then a speed hump but yeah that was before the fires. Thank you again.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@kimgee4821 yeah I have seen some massive wombats on my travels Let’s hope for no more bush fires.

[@norikghoukassian1773]

Hi Tim , how much fuel do you need carry for a trip like that?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Depends on each vehicle and how much your 4WD uses. I had 120ltrs in my tanks and only used about half of that. I always have more than what i need. Hope that helps mate. Cheers Tim.

[@norikghoukassian1773]

Cheers mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Norik Ghoukassian no worries mate.

[@lastknownlocation8760]

As everyone says “the camera doesn’t show how steep these tracks are” why not put an inclinometer in the corner of the screen or some other way?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gone Bush I just have that sort of gear Cheers Tim.

[@lastknownlocation8760]

Tim Bates 4wd Adventures fantastic!

[@lastknownlocation8760]

Tim Bates 4wd Adventures hi tim Did you mean you don’t have that kind of gear? Inclinometer on eBay $26

[@mattluszczak6567]

Open door if you start floating....

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Matt, Absolutely, if you start going down stream. Cheers Tim.