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  • #16
    Re: Sun Mar 21 : NSW Day Trip Newnes State Forest

    LOL No hurt feelings here there will always be another trip :lol: No worries

    BTW got the job started bit over a week ago 8)
    Ryan
    Unruly Unrestrained Unleashed

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    • #17
      Re: Sun Mar 21 : NSW Day Trip Newnes State Forest

      Looks like we may have a warm day for tomorrow; temps from 15 to 28 with possible late shower. Hopefully it'll be clear so we can get some good views from the various lookouts around the forest.

      Cheers,

      Glenn
      Cheers,
      Glenn
      2002 GXL 3.4 auto with BFG AT's, Lovell's/Bilstein suspension, ARB steel bullbar, winch, towbar, diff lock, air compressor, GME UHF & AM CB radios.
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      • #18
        Re: Sun Mar 21 : NSW Day Trip Newnes State Forest

        Hi Glenn
        Looking forward to tomorrow. Looks like I'll have a full car with family visiting. See you at 7:30
        Cheers Piet
        2004 GXL V6, full house
        My build up here [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?17294-Project-Boomslang-2004-GXL-V6[/url]

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        • #19
          Re: Sun Mar 21 : NSW Day Trip Newnes State Forest

          OK Piet, see you tomorrow morning

          Glenn
          Cheers,
          Glenn
          2002 GXL 3.4 auto with BFG AT's, Lovell's/Bilstein suspension, ARB steel bullbar, winch, towbar, diff lock, air compressor, GME UHF & AM CB radios.
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          • #20
            Re: Sun Mar 21 : NSW Day Trip Newnes State Forest

            Hey Glenn,

            .....Apologies..... I miss out again....... Fire Training tomorrow at 2.000m :evil:

            I have to squeeze in a couple of trips soon.... about to change direction with work, which will envolve working every weekend for the next 12 months or so.....

            Mid week though will be free????
            [color=#0040FF]Rob[/color]
            [color=#0040BF]2012 Altitude D4D &
            04 Jayco Eagle Outback[/color]

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            • #21
              Re: Sun Mar 21 : NSW Day Trip Newnes State Forest

              Originally posted by Signature035
              Hey Glenn,

              .....Apologies..... I miss out again....... Fire Training tomorrow at 2.000m :evil:

              I have to squeeze in a couple of trips soon.... about to change direction with work, which will envolve working every weekend for the next 12 months or so.....

              Mid week though will be free????
              Such a shame you couldn't make the last trip Rob, we had a great time Mid week?....not a problem, let me know & I'll be there :wink: Good luck working every weekend, maybe you can set up your business to run on autopilot (well, almost) like I do :lol: :lol: :lol:

              Cheers,

              Glenn
              Cheers,
              Glenn
              2002 GXL 3.4 auto with BFG AT's, Lovell's/Bilstein suspension, ARB steel bullbar, winch, towbar, diff lock, air compressor, GME UHF & AM CB radios.
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              • #22
                Re: Sun Mar 21 : NSW Day Trip Newnes State Forest

                Trip Report:

                Well another top day out with some PP members; this time we had the South African connection coming along today! We drove up from Sydney to the Zig Zag railway carpark & aired down.



                From there it was into the forest where we followed some of the "usual" tracks, which was a new experience for the others of course. Followed the powerlines for a while & then went to the wombat holes for some fun (check videos). We then went over to the Lost City for some spectacular views over the surrounding countryside. The Boomslang crew took a walk down to the bottom (can't drive it anymore as it's blocked off at the top).



                Then it was over to the other Lost City track for some more 4 wheel driving fun.







                We came back up the track & stopped at a clearing for lunch. Peter's fire extinguisher had accidentally discharged itself in the back of his car so had to clean out all this white powder!



                Lunch for the happy campers.



                We decided to go to Sunnyside lookout; the track had been recently graded so was an easy drive there. Excellent views overlooking the Wolgan Valley.



                We turned around & headed back, stopping off at Birds Rock & Bald Hill for some more sightseeing.





                Then it was time to head back to the Zig Zag to air up, with the steam train arriving at the same time.





                Video #1

                Video #2

                Video #3

                Thanks to those who came along today; it was great to meet the outback panda crew & we'll do it again another day for sure

                Post up your photos guys :!:

                Cheers,

                Glenn
                Cheers,
                Glenn
                2002 GXL 3.4 auto with BFG AT's, Lovell's/Bilstein suspension, ARB steel bullbar, winch, towbar, diff lock, air compressor, GME UHF & AM CB radios.
                [url=http://www.youtube.com/user/gh4wd?feature=mhum][b]Youtube[/b][/url] [url=http://www.panoramio.com/user/2941589][b]Panoramio[/b][/url]

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                • #23
                  Re: Sun Mar 21 : NSW Day Trip Newnes State Forest

                  Those 'Lost City' areas look like they'd be great for a few hours exploring.
                  Thanks for the report and pics
                  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
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                  • #24
                    Re: Sun Mar 21 : NSW Day Trip Newnes State Forest

                    Originally posted by GH4wd
                    We decided to go to Sunnyside lookout; the track had been recently graded so was an easy drive there.
                    Damn what a shame :cry: :wink:

                    Originally posted by GH4wd

                    Then it was time to head back to the Zig Zag to air up, with the steam train arriving at the same time.


                    i like the caption with this photo...
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                    • #25
                      Re: Sun Mar 21 : NSW Day Trip Newnes State Forest

                      Glenn
                      Thanks for an awesome day out. Lasting momories. I think I got rid of most of the smelly yuk from the bottom of the car after driving through that brewing mudpool.

                      Mr Misty Mountain cannot match you as a tour leader and hopefully the South Africans didn't get to you too much.

                      Cheers Piet
                      2004 GXL V6, full house
                      My build up here [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?17294-Project-Boomslang-2004-GXL-V6[/url]

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                      • #26
                        Re: Sun Mar 21 : NSW Day Trip Newnes State Forest

                        Originally posted by Snaga
                        Those 'Lost City' areas look like they'd be great for a few hours exploring.
                        Thanks for the report and pics
                        Yeah Leon I've been going to this forest for nearly 12 years now & still haven't explored all of the tracks!

                        The Sunnyside Ridge track has been graded all the way from Blackfellows to the lookout :!: Only took around 25 minutes instead of the usual 50. Low range not required :evil: They also graded half of the track to Bald Hill trig too, don't know why :?: :shock:

                        Yes the steam train also has a VERY LOUD horn :!: :!: :mrgreen: Renee & Andrea nearly leapt out of their skins when the thing went off :lol: :lol: :lol:

                        Cheers,

                        Glenn
                        Cheers,
                        Glenn
                        2002 GXL 3.4 auto with BFG AT's, Lovell's/Bilstein suspension, ARB steel bullbar, winch, towbar, diff lock, air compressor, GME UHF & AM CB radios.
                        [url=http://www.youtube.com/user/gh4wd?feature=mhum][b]Youtube[/b][/url] [url=http://www.panoramio.com/user/2941589][b]Panoramio[/b][/url]

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                        • #27
                          Re: Sun Mar 21 : NSW Day Trip Newnes State Forest

                          Piet,

                          Here's the link to some of the pics I put up on Google Earth, you can then find the areas we went to.

                          http://www.panoramio.com/user/2941589

                          Cheers,

                          Glenn
                          Cheers,
                          Glenn
                          2002 GXL 3.4 auto with BFG AT's, Lovell's/Bilstein suspension, ARB steel bullbar, winch, towbar, diff lock, air compressor, GME UHF & AM CB radios.
                          [url=http://www.youtube.com/user/gh4wd?feature=mhum][b]Youtube[/b][/url] [url=http://www.panoramio.com/user/2941589][b]Panoramio[/b][/url]

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                          • #28
                            Re: TRIP REPORT (pg.2) : Newnes State Forest

                            Videos are now up, see Trip Report post.

                            Glenn
                            Cheers,
                            Glenn
                            2002 GXL 3.4 auto with BFG AT's, Lovell's/Bilstein suspension, ARB steel bullbar, winch, towbar, diff lock, air compressor, GME UHF & AM CB radios.
                            [url=http://www.youtube.com/user/gh4wd?feature=mhum][b]Youtube[/b][/url] [url=http://www.panoramio.com/user/2941589][b]Panoramio[/b][/url]

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                            • #29
                              Re: TRIP REPORT (pg.2) : Newnes State Forest

                              Originally posted by GH4wd
                              Videos are now up, see Trip Report post.

                              Glenn
                              Great vids Glenn! You did a great job holding the camera so still whilst climbing the rough ground. I love the look of those lumpy, steep climbs. Looks like another top day out and bewt weather to match.

                              What a day of contrasts. Up here, 1000kms away, whilst you we're working through dusty-hardpack we were sliding through clay.

                              Cheers,
                              LFaR.
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                              • #30
                                Re: TRIP REPORT (pg.2) : Newnes State Forest

                                Yeah thanks LF&R, that little camera I bought last year works well & was surprised how the video turned out when I was following the vehicles up that rocky hill; I thought it'd be jumping all over the place.

                                Certainly a big contrast in terrain between here & there :!: :shock: Dust was bad on our trip, except for the trip leader of course :mrgreen:

                                Cheers,

                                Glenn
                                Cheers,
                                Glenn
                                2002 GXL 3.4 auto with BFG AT's, Lovell's/Bilstein suspension, ARB steel bullbar, winch, towbar, diff lock, air compressor, GME UHF & AM CB radios.
                                [url=http://www.youtube.com/user/gh4wd?feature=mhum][b]Youtube[/b][/url] [url=http://www.panoramio.com/user/2941589][b]Panoramio[/b][/url]

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