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  • #1

    TRIP REPORT: Upper Ormeau, Sat 16th May

    Would anyone like to join me to explore the trails around Upper Ormeau this Saturday? I've read that it ranges from easy to absolute "Winch-me-up Scotty" extreme. I'll be looking for low-locked trails, but will stay away from the extreme stuff.

    Has anyone been out there? Got any advice or recorded GPS tracks?

    The plan:
    • Meet at: Fredrick Johnson Park - Heading West on Upper Ormeau Rd, you will cross 4 Grids (two are close together so be careful you don't count them as one) then the park is just 550m on the right.[/*:m:52thipxp]
    • Date: Saturday, 16th May[/*:m:52thipxp]
    • Time: 10:30am for an 11:00am departure[/*:m:52thipxp]
    • UHF: Channel 16[/*:m:52thipxp]
    • Plan: Start at the Southern trail-head on Upper Commera Road. We will head toward the Northern Trail Head and exit at Vernon Drive. Bring a packed lunch and drinks.[/*:m:52thipxp]
    • Weather: Sunny and mild[/*:m:52thipxp]
    • Maps:[list:52thipxp]
    • Google Maps[/*:m:52thipxp]
    • Mud Map from OuterLimits4x4[/*:m:52thipxp]
    [/*:m:52thipxp][*]Other's Trip Reports:[/*:m:52thipxp][/list:u:52thipxp]

    Cheers,
    LFaR.
    [size=1][color=#770000]29Feb12:[/color][color=#777700]12GXLTD Auto, ARB Deluxe Winch bar, WARN 9.5xp Winch, IPF 900XS, Tow, Safari snorkel, Front + Rear Recovery points, ARB OME NC Sports, ATZ-4Rib[/color][color=grey], Silver[/color]. [color=orange][b]MaxTrax[/b][/color], [color=maroon]ScanGuage II[/color], [color=blue]ARB CKMA12[/color], [color=deeppink]UHF: GME TX3440 AE4018K1 UNH047SX[/color], [color=darkgreen]Bushranger Air Jack[/color], [color=green]Staun + ARB Deflators[/color], [color=brown]WindCheetah Roof Rack[/color], [color=green]Foxwing[/color], [color=red]Super Charge MRV70, Redarc BCDC1220[/color], [color=darkblue]ARB 60L fridge[/color], [color=blue]MSA Fridge Dropdown slide[/color], [color=darkyellow]DRIFTA Drawers[/color], [color=gold]TJM Bash Plates[/color], [color=brown]TG150[/color].[/size]
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  • #2
    Re: Upper Ormeau, Sat 16th May

    Matt,

    Would like to be there, however booked the weekend camping near Canungra.

    Happy trails,

    Wags
    2005 GXL V6 4.0l, ARB Deluxe winch bar, Lightforce 240 Blitz spotties, Uniden uh015sx UHF, Wind Cheetah 2.2m roof rack, Pro Comp All Terrain 265/70/R17, 2" lift from King Springs and Bilstien Shocks, Waeco CF-50, Warn Magnum winch, Dual batteries.

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    • #3
      Re: Upper Ormeau, Sat 16th May

      Originally posted by Wags
      Would like to be there, however booked the weekend camping near Canungra.
      It ought to be nice and chilly for you around Canungra. Enjoy mate.

      LFaR.
      [size=1][color=#770000]29Feb12:[/color][color=#777700]12GXLTD Auto, ARB Deluxe Winch bar, WARN 9.5xp Winch, IPF 900XS, Tow, Safari snorkel, Front + Rear Recovery points, ARB OME NC Sports, ATZ-4Rib[/color][color=grey], Silver[/color]. [color=orange][b]MaxTrax[/b][/color], [color=maroon]ScanGuage II[/color], [color=blue]ARB CKMA12[/color], [color=deeppink]UHF: GME TX3440 AE4018K1 UNH047SX[/color], [color=darkgreen]Bushranger Air Jack[/color], [color=green]Staun + ARB Deflators[/color], [color=brown]WindCheetah Roof Rack[/color], [color=green]Foxwing[/color], [color=red]Super Charge MRV70, Redarc BCDC1220[/color], [color=darkblue]ARB 60L fridge[/color], [color=blue]MSA Fridge Dropdown slide[/color], [color=darkyellow]DRIFTA Drawers[/color], [color=gold]TJM Bash Plates[/color], [color=brown]TG150[/color].[/size]

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      • #4
        Re: Upper Ormeau, Sat 16th May

        Have been up there a heap of times, but this weekend is the school fete.

        here are some google captures of the track log of the area. We went in from the North.
        Being at work I don't have the google map file to post, so the images will have to do.





        Do a search of the outers site (ormeau maps) and a couple of posts have the tracks labled and rated.

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        • #5
          Re: Upper Ormeau, Sat 16th May

          Thanks 4wd26. I found a mud-map on OuterLimits4x4 and posted a reference to it in the base note. Here it is from the users public photobucket album:



          LFaR.
          [size=1][color=#770000]29Feb12:[/color][color=#777700]12GXLTD Auto, ARB Deluxe Winch bar, WARN 9.5xp Winch, IPF 900XS, Tow, Safari snorkel, Front + Rear Recovery points, ARB OME NC Sports, ATZ-4Rib[/color][color=grey], Silver[/color]. [color=orange][b]MaxTrax[/b][/color], [color=maroon]ScanGuage II[/color], [color=blue]ARB CKMA12[/color], [color=deeppink]UHF: GME TX3440 AE4018K1 UNH047SX[/color], [color=darkgreen]Bushranger Air Jack[/color], [color=green]Staun + ARB Deflators[/color], [color=brown]WindCheetah Roof Rack[/color], [color=green]Foxwing[/color], [color=red]Super Charge MRV70, Redarc BCDC1220[/color], [color=darkblue]ARB 60L fridge[/color], [color=blue]MSA Fridge Dropdown slide[/color], [color=darkyellow]DRIFTA Drawers[/color], [color=gold]TJM Bash Plates[/color], [color=brown]TG150[/color].[/size]

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          • #6
            Re: Upper Ormeau, Sat 16th May

            I've updated the base note with:
            • New starting time: 10:30am for an 11:00 am start.[/*:m:ugowstty]
            • Meet at: Fredrick Johnson Park[/*:m:ugowstty]


            Currently have a Pajero and Navara joining me.

            Cheers,
            LFaR.
            [size=1][color=#770000]29Feb12:[/color][color=#777700]12GXLTD Auto, ARB Deluxe Winch bar, WARN 9.5xp Winch, IPF 900XS, Tow, Safari snorkel, Front + Rear Recovery points, ARB OME NC Sports, ATZ-4Rib[/color][color=grey], Silver[/color]. [color=orange][b]MaxTrax[/b][/color], [color=maroon]ScanGuage II[/color], [color=blue]ARB CKMA12[/color], [color=deeppink]UHF: GME TX3440 AE4018K1 UNH047SX[/color], [color=darkgreen]Bushranger Air Jack[/color], [color=green]Staun + ARB Deflators[/color], [color=brown]WindCheetah Roof Rack[/color], [color=green]Foxwing[/color], [color=red]Super Charge MRV70, Redarc BCDC1220[/color], [color=darkblue]ARB 60L fridge[/color], [color=blue]MSA Fridge Dropdown slide[/color], [color=darkyellow]DRIFTA Drawers[/color], [color=gold]TJM Bash Plates[/color], [color=brown]TG150[/color].[/size]

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            • #7
              Re: Upper Ormeau, Sat 16th May

              I would love to make the trip but i am not be able to give an answer till about 8:00am toomorrow morning. Ta Wazamite

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              • #8
                Re: Upper Ormeau, Sat 16th May

                Would love to join your trek LFaR, but unfortunately other comittments overrule. Let us know how enjoyable/severe the run is - Pradogang (Jim) and I are always looking to undertake new challenges with the families (the wives don't like it too extreme though!!) If there are some medium section we would love to try them one day.
                [color=#BF0000][i]2016 200 Series GXL, Turbo Diesel, ARB BB, GME3520 UHF[/i][/color]

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                • #9
                  Re: Upper Ormeau, Sat 16th May

                  ....... and it should be my turn to join you guys...for a southern jaunt... but dang committments....

                  look forward to the piccies tho! and have fun... the weather looks like it will be gorgeous too!

                  (hmm.. rain would mean no lawn mowing... i couldnt be so lucky!!!)

                  Masso
                  2010 D4D GXL auto.: 275/65/17 BFG's /ARB Colour Coded Deluxe Bar / IPF fogs / IPF XD Driving lights / OME Suspension / ARB Towbar / Electric Brake Controller/ Safari Snorkel / "Clark Rubber" Mudflap extensions / GME UHF with town and country antennas / RMW Seat covers & Dash Mat / Full window tint/ ARB~Outback Modular Drawers and Fridge Slider/Cargo Barrier/ ARB Dual Battery Installation with rear outlets/HD Rhino Roof Racks..

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                  • #10
                    Re: Upper Ormeau, Sat 16th May

                    Originally posted by wazamite
                    I would love to make the trip but i am not be able to give an answer till about 8:00am toomorrow morning. Ta Wazamite
                    No worries wazamite. I'll be sure to be on PP before leaving home. Alternately, just be at Fredricks Park before 11:00am when we head off.

                    Hope you can make it.

                    Originally posted by masso
                    ....... and it should be my turn to join you guys...for a southern jaunt...
                    I'll be planning another Northern jaunt for next Sat, with the new suspension upgrade fresh from the shop. Maybe another opportuntity...

                    Cheers,
                    LFaR.
                    [size=1][color=#770000]29Feb12:[/color][color=#777700]12GXLTD Auto, ARB Deluxe Winch bar, WARN 9.5xp Winch, IPF 900XS, Tow, Safari snorkel, Front + Rear Recovery points, ARB OME NC Sports, ATZ-4Rib[/color][color=grey], Silver[/color]. [color=orange][b]MaxTrax[/b][/color], [color=maroon]ScanGuage II[/color], [color=blue]ARB CKMA12[/color], [color=deeppink]UHF: GME TX3440 AE4018K1 UNH047SX[/color], [color=darkgreen]Bushranger Air Jack[/color], [color=green]Staun + ARB Deflators[/color], [color=brown]WindCheetah Roof Rack[/color], [color=green]Foxwing[/color], [color=red]Super Charge MRV70, Redarc BCDC1220[/color], [color=darkblue]ARB 60L fridge[/color], [color=blue]MSA Fridge Dropdown slide[/color], [color=darkyellow]DRIFTA Drawers[/color], [color=gold]TJM Bash Plates[/color], [color=brown]TG150[/color].[/size]

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                    • #11
                      Re: Upper Ormeau, Sat 16th May

                      Would love to join you Matt but we're in Kingaroy this weekend. I have the recovery kit in the back but I doubt I'll get a chance to flex the suspension
                      Play safe and take lots of pics for us.
                      Cheers, Leon
                      There's no such thing as a wrong turn... it's just the scenic route!
                      1998 VX Grande 95... gone, 2008 GXL 120... almost gone... 2017 GXL 150... blank canvas
                      Optix Photographix

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                      • #12
                        Re: Upper Ormeau, Sat 16th May

                        See you there guys... Cheers Waz

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                        • #13
                          Re: Upper Ormeau, Sat 16th May

                          We would have loved to come along also, however we only got back from Carnarvon Gorge last night, and am just checking the forum now!
                          Hope you did some great exploring!
                          "It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses...Hit it!"

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                          • #14
                            Re: Upper Ormeau, Sat 16th May

                            We're back and I'm exhausted. This place rocks! Photos are being pre-processed and I will have a pretty good account of our day available soon.

                            It was fantastic meeting Waza. Somehow I mistyped the directions which sent Waz on a wild goose-chase. How he ever found us is a miracle!

                            Great company and a day that we must repeat. Hopefully we can find a day in the near future that suits a lot more of us, because I know you will love this place.

                            In summary, Upper Ormeau offered the most challenging and technical 4WD'ing I've experienced in SEQ and Waz and Rick agreed. At the same time, the terrain we chose (and at times we needed to rebuild a couple of tracks) was well within the capability of my stock GXL, though my capabilities were challenged time and time again. If you want more challenges, they are just a side-track away. Views of the coast-line, Brisbane, Moreton Bay, simply stunning. There were some seriously capable 4WD out there and it was great to see some of them in action.

                            Thanks Waz, Rick and Jaic.

                            LFaR.
                            [size=1][color=#770000]29Feb12:[/color][color=#777700]12GXLTD Auto, ARB Deluxe Winch bar, WARN 9.5xp Winch, IPF 900XS, Tow, Safari snorkel, Front + Rear Recovery points, ARB OME NC Sports, ATZ-4Rib[/color][color=grey], Silver[/color]. [color=orange][b]MaxTrax[/b][/color], [color=maroon]ScanGuage II[/color], [color=blue]ARB CKMA12[/color], [color=deeppink]UHF: GME TX3440 AE4018K1 UNH047SX[/color], [color=darkgreen]Bushranger Air Jack[/color], [color=green]Staun + ARB Deflators[/color], [color=brown]WindCheetah Roof Rack[/color], [color=green]Foxwing[/color], [color=red]Super Charge MRV70, Redarc BCDC1220[/color], [color=darkblue]ARB 60L fridge[/color], [color=blue]MSA Fridge Dropdown slide[/color], [color=darkyellow]DRIFTA Drawers[/color], [color=gold]TJM Bash Plates[/color], [color=brown]TG150[/color].[/size]

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                            • #15
                              Re: Upper Ormeau, Sat 16th May

                              Glad you could enjoy the place.
                              Sometimes it can be a big enough challenge just getting in the first track :lol:

                              Where did you go?
                              Was the track log any help?

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