2027 AOR Best Of The Vic High Country Trailer Trip. March 18

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🚙🏔️ Australian Off Road VIC High Country Tag-Along Adventure

AOR owners — Matrix, Quantum and similar off-road hybrid vans welcome!

📍 Buchan → Walhalla
Nunniong Plains • Talbotville • Blue Rag • Howitt High Plains • Dinner Plain • Walhalla

🌟 Hosted by Trent Moon – with over 40 years exploring this wild and rugged region.

Looking for a proper High Country adventure in your larger hybrid van? So were heaps of you! After a flood of requests from AOR owners all across Australia, we’ve finally pulled the trigger — and we’re stoked to offer a purpose-built itinerary just for you.

This 8-night adventure is your chance to explore the real Victorian Alps — not just a quick weekend getaway, but a proper dive into the magic of this vast and underrated region. Camp beneath star-filled skies, travel historic tracks, and get amongst views that’ll stop you in your tracks.

💥 Expect breathtaking ridge lines, rugged trails, and base camps in truly epic locations. From Nunniong Plains to Talbotville, the mighty Blue Rag Range to Howitt High Plains and the charm of Walhalla — this tour showcases the very best the High Country has to offer.

🛻 Towing a larger van? No worries — we’ve done the homework. We’ve personally towed every inch of these tracks to make sure there are no nasty surprises, no sketchy switchbacks or rock steps you won’t see coming. Just the right amount of challenge, the perfect mix of comfort and off-grid adventure.

👋 Towing something other than an AOR?
If you’re towing a similar off-road hybrid van, or you’re not quite sure if your setup is suitable — please get in contact with us. We’d love to hear from you and help figure out if this trip is the right fit.

“You’ll be blown away by the adventure, the locations, and the true beauty of the Victorian High Country. It’s a trip made for those with the right rigs and the right mindset.”
— Trent Moon

🧭 With two fully equipped Moon Tours vehicles, experienced guides, sat comms, and full support throughout, you’ll travel in confidence.

  • Experienced high country hosts
  • Two support vehicles
  • Suitable for novice & experienced travellers
  • Perfect for AOR and larger hybrid off road van owners
  • On road 4WD experience
  • Extensive first aid medical kit
  • No age limits
  • Small intimate group size
  • Friendly & like minded travellers

Buchan to Walhalla – High Country Adventure

Nunniong Plains • Talbotville • Blue Rag Range • Dargo High Plains • Howitt High Plains • Dinner Plain • Dargo Pub • Omeo • Licola • Aberfeldy •  Historic Gold Mining Towns • High Country Huts and Rivers

…and a few secret gems we’re keeping under wraps for now 😉

Raw, Real, and Rugged – This Is the High Country

Ready to hit the tracks and dive headfirst into the heart of Victoria’s legendary High Country?

From the ancient limestone caves of Buchan (we recommend getting in a couple of days early to explore the region and checkout the caves) to the gold rush history of Walhalla, this journey is packed with big views, remote camps, wild country, and some of the best 4WD routes in Australia.

We’ll roll through wild brumby territory and remote ridgelines on the Nunniong Plains via Native Dog Flat, then climb to the alpine heights and the back track into Dinner Plain and onto Mt Hotham. One of our favourite hidden campsites is waiting for you up here on the Dargo High Plains —think cool mountain air, campfires under the stars, and a million-dollar view.

We’ll pull in for a cold one and a meal at the iconic Dargo Pub, before heading deep into the bush and back in time with a stay in the historic town of Talbotville.

There, we’ll unhitch and hit the mighty Blue Rag Range Track—one of the most epic ridge drives in the country. You’ll earn every view, and it’s worth every minute. Not towing on this bit.

Winding our way from Licola through Aberfeldy, Thomson Dam, and a few of our secret haunts before wrapping up with a mine tour and stroll through the picture-perfect streets of Walhalla.

This trip is a full-blown adventure. Remote. Scenic. Challenging. Unforgettable.

(Itinerary may shift depending on weather, track conditions, and wherever the adventure leads us.)

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About Your Guides

(For the full backstory, check out the Our Story tab in the main menu.)

The crew behind the wheel.

At the core is Trent Moon, with the branch not growing far from his father’s tree. Ron Moon, a true icon of Australian remote travel, still joins tours well into his late 70s. Trent grew up with red dirt under his boots and a steering wheel in hand. His parents, Ron and Viv Moon, helped pioneer modern Australian remote travel, publishing guidebooks and mapping some of the country’s toughest tracks. Ron remains Editor-at-Large of 4×4 Australia Magazine. For Trent, it’s the family business. Raised in the bush and behind the wheel before his teens (don’t try this now, kids!), he’s led countless Simpson crossings and adventures across Australia, Africa, and the sea.

Trent, Matt, Ben, and Bertus—best mates for over 30 years—have explored just about every corner of Australia together (Vic High Country, Cape York, Simpson Desert, the Kimberley… you name it), plus half a dozen African countries. Their friendship and experience set the tone for every trip: fun, safe, capable, and full of great stories.

Matt is an exceptional leader and long-time guest favourite. He’s towed his AOR Q+ with his family into the country’s harshest conditions, combining great bush mechanic skills with top-notch problem-solving. Matt regularly leads desert trips for Moon Tours and is a huge part of the quality and value guests experience on tour.

Ben rounds out the trio. Another high school mate, he’s been on countless trips with Trent and Matt. Ben is the ultimate team player—a fan favourite who’s always ready to lend a hand, get stuck in, and share the experience with plenty of humour and care. A great mate to have by your side on any adventure.

Bertus, originally from South Africa and now calling Kununurra home, has guided in 36 countries, led expeditions with Australian Geographic, and trained Gurkhas in bush survival. He took Trent under his wing back in 1996 and has been an essential part of the team ever since.

Chief Jimmy is the engine room of Moon Tours. He works side by side with Trent at HQ and out on the road. Known for his calm presence, dry humour, and exceptional mechanical skills (especially on Toyotas—he’ll reluctantly fix “the others”), Jimmy is a guest favourite and keeps the wheels turning and the adventure rolling.

Corey & Sophie are a powerhouse team. Sophie runs much of the admin and guest communication, while Corey, a heavy diesel mechanic, is your “hands-on, get-it-done” guide. They’ve led multiple Moon Tours into Cape York, the Simpson, Victorian High Country, and the epic Coast 2 Coast. When they’re on tour—you’re in safe hands.

Harris & Bri are the ultimate fix-it duo. Harris loves a mechanical challenge and usually finds something to weld or repair. Bri is right there backing him up, both happy to dive in and help out wherever needed. Guests love their energy and enthusiasm.

Cam, based in Alice Springs, is a full-time mechanic and shop manager with Terrain Tamer. With plenty of Simpson crossings and Coast 2 Coast tours under his belt, Cam’s a loveable country bloke who keeps everything running smoothly (and always with a smile).

Together, we don’t just guide—we make sure you have the confidence, capability, and backup to enjoy every minute of the journey.

You’re in very good hands out there

 🚙 ARE YOU AND YOUR VEHICLE PREPARED?

This isn’t our most extreme or remote 4WD tour, but don’t get complacent. The Vic High Country is full of surprises, and we like to mix things up with a few decent challenges along the way. There will be plenty of rocky, narrow tracks, some steep (not too steep for towing—we keep that in mind) slopes, good climbs, river crossings, and winding tracks that will add to the adventure.

Fuel range isn’t as critical as our desert trips. If you can comfortably tow for around 500km in the mountains, you’ll be more than fine. Tyres are critical though. You must be running a good set of LT (Light Truck Rated) tyres with at least one spare for both vehicle and van.

Brakes on both the vehicle and van will cop a workout on this tour—make sure they’re in excellent condition, including your handbrake. Gravity never takes a day off!

Suspension is still very important, and the base for any touring build, even more so when you add towing to the mix. We strongly recommend it as part of your basic setup. That said, unlike our more remote expeditions, we may not turn you away if you’re on standard suspension for this trip.

Being well prepared and carrying some basic spares is essential to ensure a smooth trip and to keep the adventure rolling without unnecessary delays.

🧳 Gear for Touring

  • Upgraded Suspension – highly recommended (not Defender or D4)
  • Good All-Terrain Light Truck Rated Tyres – mandatory

  • UHF Radio with External Aerial – mandatory

  • Air Compressor – mandatory

  • Tyre Gauge / Deflator – mandatory

  • Jumper Leads and/or Jumper Pack

  • Spare Parts – mandatory
  • Tool Kit – mandatory
  • Recovery Kit – mandatory
  • Personal First Aid Kit – mandatory
  • Maps / GPS so you know where you are – mandatory
  • Axe and Shovel 

🛢️ Fuel & Water

⛽ Enough for a 600km (based on average 25L/100km 150L)

  • 💧 100L minimum per vehicle – max 200L (bending stub axles on vans is a real risk and all due to weight – water is heavy. Bring what you need, not what you can carry)

🚗 Vehicle Prep

🔧 Pre-trip service by a reputable 4WD workshop

  • Book a full inspection with an experienced 4WD specialist (not a general mechanic)

  • Check and replace worn suspension components, bushes, shocks, and steering

  • Inspect brakes, brake lines, and pads for wear

  • Thoroughly inspect all aftermarket accessories (bull bar, rear bar, roof racks, awnings, spotlights, aerials, etc.)

  • Check all aftermarket wiring for wear, damage, correct fusing, and safe routing

  • Inspect wheel bearings and repack or replace if needed

  • Service diff, transfer case, gearbox oils, and engine oil

  • Check for any leaks or loose fittings under vehicle and under bonnet

  • Test battery health and electrical system load

  • Confirm tyre pressures and inspect for uneven wear or damage

  • Re-torque critical bolts (suspension, wheels, tow hitch, recovery points)

🚚 Trailer Prep

  • 🛠️ Pre-trip inspection + service

    • Book a full inspection with a specialist camper trailer service centre

    • Check all suspension components, bolts, bushes, and shackles for wear or cracking

    • Test all external lights, brake lights, indicators, and number plate lights

    • Inspect handbrake operation and brake cable condition

  • 🛞 Check/replace wheel bearings

    • Remove and inspect all trailer wheel bearings

    • Repack with high-quality wheel bearing grease or replace if any wear or damage

    • Carry at least one full spare bearing kit for each axle

  • 🔌 Check electrics

    • Test 12V circuits, Anderson plug connections, and trailer plug wiring

    • Inspect all wiring for chafing, loose connections, or corrosion

    • Confirm battery condition and charging system

    • Test water pump, fridge wiring, and any other 12V accessories

  • 🔩 Structural integrity

    • Inspect chassis rails, A-frame, drawbar, coupling, and welds for cracks or fatigue

    • Check the condition and mounting of all external accessories (jerry can holders, stone guards, spare wheel carriers, gas bottle holders)

    • Ensure all hatches, latches, locks, and hinges are secure and working properly

    • Check condition and pressure of airbag suspension systems if fitted

Spare Parts & Gear for Touring

Being well-prepared with the right spare parts and gear is essential for a safe and successful trip, whether you’re touring with us or exploring on your own. Even if you don’t know how to replace these items, having them in your kit essential if you want help from those that do. Here’s what we recommend! Some of these spares must be carried when travelling with Moon Tours – others are highly recommended.

All of these items are common to be replaced on tour. 

Of course, each vehicle and trailer differs in terms of parts and what can be serviced in the field versus what requires specialised tools and a workshop. For example, if a LandCruiser 200 snaps wheel studs and nuts, the vehicle becomes undriveable without spares. However, with the necessary spares on hand, this issue is an easy fix, and you’ll be back on the road in no time. These spare parts take up very little space but can make a huge difference in saving your trip. We strongly recommend researching common issues specific to your vehicle or trailer and carrying the appropriate spare parts to help prevent potential breakdowns.

 🛠️ Spare Parts

  • 🏎️ Serpentine Belt – mandatory

  • Radiator Hoses – recommended 

  • Tensioner Pulley – highly recommended. Car will not run without one

  • 🛞 Shock Bushes – some are serviceable, some are not. Check yours and carry spares if they are. 

  • Misc Bolt & Nuts 

  • 🔩 Wheel studs and nuts for vehicle and trailer – mandatory
    (This is a common issue and easily repaired. Ensure you have the correct studs and nuts for steel and alloy wheels on both vehicle and trailer.)

  • 🛑 Brake Pads / Brake Shoes – A set for Front & Rear & Trailer – mandatory

  • 🚛 Prop Shaft / UNI Joint – At least x1 Front and x1 Rear – recommended 
    (They may differ front to back. When towing, your UNI Joints are operating under extreme conditions. If one were to fail, you would lose the drive to that entire axle making you 2WD. Towing in 2WD in an off-road environment will put a massive strain on that axle. Carrying a spare could save a lot of heartache, but they’re easy to replace if one fails, and they’re not very big to store in your spare parts kit.)

🚐 Van & Trailer Spares

  • Water hose, joiners and tap fittings – mandatory

  • Brake pads / shoes – mandatory

  • Wheel Bearings – mandatory

  • Wheel Studs and Nuts – mandatory

  • Spare Airbag for air suspension  – recommended 

  • Airbag hose and fittings – mandatory

  • D Shackles – mandatory

🛞 Wheel Bearings

  • Wheel Bearings For All Your Trailer Axles/Wheels – mandatory

  • Wheel bearings for your vehicle?
    It is rare these days to have original equipment bearings fail on a vehicle; however, when it does, it can be catastrophic. If an engine blows up, we can always tow a vehicle out. Without wheels…well. The best cure is prevention. A vehicle’s wheel bearings last a long time, but they don’t last forever and, in some instances, can be almost impossible to replace in the bush. It is absolutely essential that you have a reputable mechanic maintain and check these properly.

  • It is super important that your vehicle and trailer wheel bearings are thoroughly checked before any travel.
    (Any free play or rumbling from the bearing is a clear indicator that it is on its way out and must be addressed as soon as possible. In newer vehicles, it is increasingly common to have sealed and pressed wheel bearings, which are more durable but significantly harder to service or replace in remote areas. However, if your wheel bearings are serviceable in the bush, such as with the LandCruiser 79 series, they can be easily greased and/or replaced, making them a practical spare part for remote travel.)

  • Adding spare parts like wheel bearings to your remote travel kit is highly recommended.
    (Some of these parts take up very little room in your spare kit but can make a massive difference in saving your trip. We personally carry enough bearings for one side of the vehicle, both front and rear, as part of our spare parts kit.)

🛞 Spare Tyres and Repair Kit

  • Heavy-duty plug kit (avoid plastic handles) – mandatory

  • Tyre slime – recommended

  • Minimum Two Good Spares on Rims if wheels are interchangeable between 4WD and Van – mandatory

If the vehicle and van are not interchangeable:

  • At least one spare on a rim for the car
  • At least one spare on a rim for the van

🛡️ Filters

  • Oil, Fuel, Air, and Cabin Filters – recommended 

  • 🧽 Snorkel filter socks (great for convoys, just clean regularly)

🛢️ Fluids

  • Oil For Top Ups – recommended 

Engine, Diff/Transfer Case, Transmission, Power Steering (may be the same as your auto trans oil), and Brake Fluid. You don’t need to carry enough for a full change, 500mm – 1L top up bottles are fine and essential to your remote touring kit.

🔌 12V Electrical Spares

  • Cable ties – mandatory

  • Spare Anderson plugs – mandatory

  • Spare Trailer plug and Cigarette lighter plug – highly recommended

  • Fuses – mandatory

A mix of large blade 40–60A for compressors and Anderson plugs, standard and mini blade, glass fuses and inline heavy-duty fusible links

  • 30A Relay (know your own vehicle and electrical set up – you may need bigger relays) – mandatory

  • Electrical Tape – mandatory

  • Multimeter and Test Light – we have these of course but we highly recommend you carry your own. Even if you don’t know how to use it. 

  • Solder and Small Gas Torch work well – we carry this also and highly recommend you carry some too. 12V issues are more common than anything else on tour. 

  • Electrical connectors and joiners – mandatory

  • Label wiring under the bonnet and inside the canopy for easier troubleshooting.
    If everyone did this, it would make our life so much easier in the bush.

🔥 Fire Extinguishers

  • Bring more than one – mandatory 

  • Ensure the powder is loose and the pressure is good

🛢️ Sealants & Cleaners

  • Sprays: lubricant, brake clean, contact cleaner, degreaser – mandatory

  • Radiator stop-leak – recommended

  • Fuel additives / injector cleaner – mandatory

  • JB-Weld essentials kit – mandatory

  • Gasket Maker / Sealant – recommended

  • Loctite – recommended

  • Grease / Wheel Bearing Grease – mandatory (a small tub or tube is fine)

🛠️ Tools: Be Prepared for Anything

Basic tool kit – shifters, spanners, sockets, screw drivers, pliers, wire cutters, vice grip, hammer, Allen keys, sharp knife, hack saw, hex keys, cloth tape, gloves and rags.

  • Decent Jack – mandatory

A reliable jack and a jacking plate for stability on uneven terrain

  • Pry Bar or Tyre Lever – highly recommended

  • Rubber Mallet and Hammer – highly recommended

  • Cold Chisel and Punches

  • Cordless Tools – highly recommended

    • Impact Driver

    • Drill and

    • Grinder – With cutting and grinding discs

  • Rivet Gun and Rivets  
  • Pick Set

🛟 Recovery Gear

  • Rated Recovery Points – Front & Rear – mandatory

  • MaxTrax – min set of 4 – should be mandatory but highly recommended
    (One for each wheel on the ground is recommended; having two in a pickle is not helpful.)

  • Kinetic Rope or Snatch Strap – mandatory

  • Shackles (recommend soft shackles) – mandatory

  • Shovel – mandatory

  • Axe / splitter combo – recommended

  • Chainsaw – highly recommended 

🧗‍♂️ Winch Essentials: if you have one – not mandatory

  • Winch ring

  • Tree protector

  • Winch extension strap

  • A couple of additional soft shackles

  • Dampener

🛡️ Moon Tours Safety Equipment

  • 📡 Satellite phone

  • StarLink Internet

  • 🆘 EPIRB

  • 🩺 First aid kit (broad spectrum antibiotics, painkillers, relaxants, morphine whistles – bring your own basic kit too)

  • ❤️‍🩹 Defibrillator

  • 🛠️ Winch

  • 🔥 Welding equipment

  • ⚙️ Grinder / Power Tools

  • 🔧 Tools

🇦🇺 Aussie-Made Trailer Brands We’ve Tested 

  • AOR (Australian Off Road)

  • Lifestyle Camper

  • Track Trailer (Tvan)

  • Trakmaster

  • Patriot Campers

  • Cub Campers

  • Pioneer Campers

  • Kimberley Kampers

  • Ultimate Campers

  • Vista RV

  • RhinoMax

  • To name a few

Safety is priority #1. Reliability is everything.
Be prepared & have the trip of a lifetime!

Rates are subject to review and may differ in 2027

Rates & Inclusions

Tour Price:

AUD $4800 (incl. GST) per vehicle – covers up to 2 people.

Deposit Terms:

A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 or 30% of the trip value (whichever is greater) is required to secure your place. Balance due 60 days prior to start date.

We recommend reviewing our Terms & Conditions and taking out domestic travel insurance to protect your holiday investment.

Why We Charge a Premium – And Why It’s Worth It

Our Vic High Country tours are not your average tag-along. We run two fully equipped support vehicles and travel with a highly experienced team dedicated to looking after you and your rig every step of the way.

From on-tour mechanical repairs and recoveries to managing tight, technical tracks and traffic on narrow mountain trails, we’re prepared for it all. We’ve towed campers through this country for years and know exactly where we can (and can’t) go, ensuring every trip is challenging, scenic, and safe.

The Vic High Country can be unforgiving if you’re unprepared. There’s rarely room to turn back once committed, especially while towing. You want a team beside you who understands what’s ahead – not just from a map, but from real, hands-on experience.

Our past guests will tell you:

We under promise and over deliver.

You’ll get more than what’s listed here – because that’s just how we operate.

This is what we do. It’s our passion, and our business is built around it.

Your meeting point, unless otherwise advised, will be at the Parks Vic Buchan Caves campground where Moon Tours will have booked you a powered site for day one of the itinerary, check in from 2pm. The tour ends at Rawson Caravan Park not far from Walhalla.

Moon Tours will arrange all your permits for the trip and any bookings required. We will need your vehicle make, model, colour and registration number.

All our tours require a reasonably well set up and very well maintained vehicle and trailer due to the nature of our tours. After market suspension (Land Rover Disco / new defender excluded), good tyres, UHF radio with external aerial (no hand held radios without external aerial please) as a start for the Vic High Country tours.
 
Please book your vehicle and trailer in for a pre trip service and inspection with a 4WD and camper trailer specialist. Among other things the following jumps to mind from experience.
 
– Suspension and tyres: There are very few exceptions to this rule. Inneos, Land Rover it. Anything else and it is mandatory we upgrade our suspension and tyres. You do not need a crazy lift, a slight legal lift and heavier duty suspension for the job of touring and towing is perfect. All-Terrain tyres in good condition. Please don’t drag out the half worn out set that have been sitting in the shed for years. Use them for around town and put a decent set on with two spares on rims. If your trailer has different wheels and tyres you will need at least one spare for the van.
 
– Wheel bearings: Please have them inspected, serviced, adjusted, repacked and or replaced accordingly. When they wheels literally fall off a vehicle or trailer it is a real problem.
 
– Brakes: Vehicle brakes, brake controllers, trailer  brakes and hand brakes. This is so important, unlike most other 4WD destinations in Australia here we are going to be contending with gravity. Please make a point of getting your brakes serviced before this trip.
 
– 12V wiring and charging: The most common faults we have on tour are related to 12V wiring. Everything from trailers not charging, brake controllers not working, fridges not working, trailer and anderson plug wiring too tight and being pulled out, wires run under vehicles exposed and rubbing, solar not charging. You name it, we see it. Please have your 4WD and trailer specialist inspect all your wiring and fuses prior to the trip.
Ok, yep, these are all different things. You are not covered by Moon Tours at all on a tag-along for any of these.
 
– Domestic travel insurance: You should protect your holiday investment like you would any overseas holiday with domestic travel insurance in the event you need to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances. It happens quite a lot. If you were going overseas I am sure you would invest in travel insurance. This is no difference. As outlined in our terms and conditions, website and invoices as a business we need to stick to our terms and conditions. Deposits are non-refundable with terms of balance payments in our Ts & C’s. A quick google search and you will find plenty of options for domestic travel insurance, we can’t advise you.
 
– Roadside assist: We recommend everyone take out roadside assistance top cover. In Victoria we have RACV total care, it’s less than a few hundred a year, covers me for any vehicle I drive and has saved many a headache every year for clients on tour. This may not help you if you’re broken down proper off-road but in general, if we can get you to a main road by towing you out you will be covered from there.
 
– Remote recovery. This is somewhat new and as far as we know is only available with Club 4×4 vehicle insurance which we have. You can choose up to $30,000 of remote recovery coverage with your insurance. It has nothing to do with roadside assistance, rather it is like an amount allowed to recover a vehicle from anywhere by any means (not really, you need to read up on the terms).
 
– Accident insurance: It goes without saying your vehicle and trailer should be well-insured for accidents. Here’s something interesting though, let’s say you’re in the bush and you hit a rock, log, hole or water (you need to check what your insurance covers you for) that damages your vehicle or you run into a tree for example and you can’t drive it. This wouldn’t be covered by roadside assistance but the towing and recovery may be covered by insurance as an accident as opposed to a breakdown. We’ve seen this applied from the middle of the Simpson Desert.
– Belts, hoses, tensioner pulleys, wheel studs, brake pads / shoes, wheel bearings (especially for the trailer), it is pretty rare for vehicle bearings to go if they’re well maintained but I still carry them and recommend you carry a spare set when touring.
– Filters; Oil, fuel, air, cabin, snorkel. We run snorkel socks although they’re not everyone’s cup of tea we have never had an issue and they work well in convoy, the key is cleaning them regularly.
– Fluids; engine oil, trans oil, diff oil, brake fluid.
– 12V spares; electrical tape, anderson plugs, fuses, relays, globes, multi-meter, test light, wire, joiners if you don’t know how to solder.
– Additives / lubricants; Radiator stop leak, fuel treatment, Bug Off, Liquid metal, silicone, sikaflex, WD40/CRC, degreaser, contact cleaner, brake cleaner, grease, filter cleaner and filter oil if you are using a filter sock or reusable air filter.
– Tie downs, cable ties, cloth tape, mix of screws, nuts and bolts.
– Tools; Basic tool kit, socket set, drill, drill bits, impact gun, grinder (grinding, cutting, wire discs)
– Tyre repair; Air compressor, tyre plug repair kit and tyre slime, a decent jack and base you can lift the car and camper with.
– Engine scan tool / gauge; Everyone should Invest in a gauge ie UltraGauge that read and clear engine codes. These are handy because they also display things like transmission temps on LC200’s which are an issue as well as a myriad or additional gauges your dash won’t show you. Gauges don’t however offer the best description, cause, potential issue and fix of the fault code. For this you need a scan tool. Basic tools from someone like Autophix for a couple of hundred will do this for you.
You will probably use this more than any other tool these days. Importantly you can clear engine codes and take vehicles out of limp mode and it may help you find and fix issues with your vehicle.
– Workshop manual; This is a must for touring.
It is essential you carry at least two fire extinguishers in working order and a fire blanket. ARB fire sticks are also a good idea.  Be sure to check your fire extinguishers, we have found that old units may not work when you want them to. Generally, if you can hear and feel the powder moving around when you shake it they should work. The power settles so extinguishers should be shaken up regularly. Tapping the cylinder with a rubber mallet can help shake up the powder.
We’ve also found that the small ones do not go far when you need them.
Fuel: You may need a couple of jerry-cans depending on your set up with up to 500km between fuel stops towing off road and on dirt. Generally if you work on 25L / 100km that will give you a good idea of how much you need to carry.
Water: Plenty of freshwater around and it is a relatively short trip so I do not expect anyone to have any issues with water. Try to keep the water tanks to what you think you need, not what you can carry to keep the weight down where we can.
Recovery gear: Please carry a basic recovery kit for this trip. At a minimum a kinetic rop (snatch strap), a couple of soft shackles, a couple of maxtrax and a shovel.
During the tour, you will have the opportunity to get basic supplies, fuel, water and groceries. A couple of days in we go through the town of Omeo where we will stop for fuel and a pie, there’s an IGA and hardware store here. A few days later we will be in Dargo for a night where there’s fuel and a general store as well as one of the most iconic pubs in Australia. Licola two days later before ending in Rawson / Walhalla.
 
Dump points. You might find dump points in Omeo, Dargo, Licola and Walhalla if you have a look online.
 
Do not leave toilet paper buried or otherwise in the bush, animals will dig it up and it floats around the bush for months, longer in dry areas. There’s not much worse than rolling into a beautiful camp to find toilet paper everywhere.
 
1/ dig a hole for your business
2/ burn paper in the hole
3/ fill the hole in with dirt once the paper is burnt
 
If you chose not to burn your paper in the hole you can bag it and burn it on the fire at the end of the night.
 
Apart from Talbottville with drop toilets none of the bush camps on this tour have amenities.
 
We’re really looking forward to meeting you all and showing off the high country.
 
It’s going to be a heck of an adventure and if you’ve got this far you have invested in all the right gear and equipment, you are set up for the job. Now time to get prepared.

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