Yalwal 4x4 - Monkey Gum Firetrail

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3 жыл бұрын

We left camp on Sunday morning and headed straight for Monkey Gum. It turned out to be a very long day.
The main section of Monkey Gum starts right after the river crossing. But to get to this point we came across a few challenges that had been caused by the recent record rainfall. The rest of the track was slow going with multiple groups tackling what we would call the most difficult track we have driven. Some of our cars took a bit of a beating but we all drove home - thats the main thing. No major mechanical issues.
Highly recommend this track to anyone looking for a serious challenge. But definitely come prepared with all of the gear, and multiple vehicles. It is very isolated and if you break down half way, good luck getting out of there - so be prepared!
Big thanks to Track and Trail Adventures for organising this Yalwal Trip. Check out Part 1: • Yalwal 4x4 - Flex Trac...
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Footage shot by our crew: Shane, Ledbrook, Lewy, Jamie B.
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@aarongill8562 Ай бұрын

Hah, this brings back memories. The bloke driving the GQ stuck it in there in 2WD just to make me climb out the window and run the winch.

@OutdoorsCBR Ай бұрын

Was a good day on the track. Need to get back there at some stage!

@jaykeinnes6793 Жыл бұрын

Killing it boys great vid and some bloody nice driving Would be mental now with all the rain we've had since this vid, should go back and do another vid.

@OutdoorsCBR Жыл бұрын

Sounds like it is getting pretty chewed out. Keen to go back and see.

@EveryRoadAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

That looked EPIC!!! It had me pucker a few times and I wasn't there, Great stuff, loved it.

@OutdoorsCBR 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! It was an intense day! Be sure to check out some of our other videos haha.

@EveryRoadAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorsCBR I watched a couple last night, I loved them, gained a sub from me, keep up the good work👍

@OutdoorsCBR 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot, appreciate it!

@samartz Жыл бұрын

Go the Holden !! Cant wait to try with my Fortuner

@OutdoorsCBR Жыл бұрын

Yeah survived. Rear locker was key. I hear the track is in worse condition now.

@vincentdunne7197 3 жыл бұрын

I like that track. I've never damaged anything,,,,,,,,yet! Its certainly getting more interesting

@OutdoorsCBR 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work! Best to keep it that way haha

@adamposadas4163 3 жыл бұрын

Did that track a couple of years ago, relentless is how I'd describe it, i even felt mentally drained by the end of it. It actually looks worse now, while I'll get back, I'm certainly in no rush 😄

@OutdoorsCBR 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I was definitely drained at the end of the day. So much concentration and a lot of stress in some sections.

@paulgabriel-metta8182 2 жыл бұрын

Good video guys, good guys having great fun. Thanks

@OutdoorsCBR 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. Always out for a laugh 😃

@shibbsterx1 2 жыл бұрын

After driving rough terrain " ok now we are at the start of the trail" Danggggg

@OutdoorsCBR 2 жыл бұрын

Yep... full on track in mildly modified 4wds

@Ridingwithmaximus 3 жыл бұрын

great watch! took my stock paj up middle earth and monkey gum in 1 day last year, started at 9 in the morning rolled into camp 830 @ night hahaha the place is wild! dont see many leave without damage, i have been 6 times now . every car damages something everytime without fail hahaha

@OutdoorsCBR 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. That's a long day haha. Yeah lots of opportunities to damage things out there. Crazy track for most cars.

@spartanptbungendore8627 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Lewy. You really delivered on this one.

@OutdoorsCBR 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Kev. Will be your backyard.

@spartanptbungendore8627 3 жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorsCBR it is already 😉

@shannonsalvestro5902 3 жыл бұрын

Haha looks like you boys enjoyed it!

@paulledbrook6903 3 жыл бұрын

4wd Mecca. Yalwal is definitely worth a visit, be prepared for some carnage and damage.

@OutdoorsCBR 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah was good. Full on the whole time though 😆

@shannonsalvestro5902 3 жыл бұрын

I'll have to go 1 day. Maybe add some sliders before I do it.

@boostedvan 3 жыл бұрын

Sooooo good! 👌

@OutdoorsCBR 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Phil.

@prado150outahere 3 жыл бұрын

Great video mate!!

@OutdoorsCBR 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again mate, was an awesome day. Full on track.

@shaddonaghue 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, it’s definitely a lot worse since i was there last. I better rally the boys for this one 😂😂

@OutdoorsCBR 3 жыл бұрын

100% mate, get down there! And make sure you sing out when you do!

@shaddonaghue 3 жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorsCBR you coming again , tour guide ?

@OutdoorsCBR 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in. 😆 Only know 3 tracks, but that's enough haha.

@shaddonaghue 3 жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorsCBR 👍👍🤠

@davidwoods9590 3 жыл бұрын

Well done boys but I think I will give that track a miss that mite hurt the hip pocket

@OutdoorsCBR 3 жыл бұрын

The hip pocket is something to think about thats for sure!

@youngym8823 3 жыл бұрын

Bloody hell, that first section where the gq patrol was, drove around to the right of that bit, this was nearly 2 years ago but 🥴

@OutdoorsCBR 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah its completely washed out now. Big deep hole in the ground !

@AdamAbello 3 жыл бұрын

'cue the music': youtube throws in an add for happymammoth.com This is the START !!! i dont think ill make it to there . you know its crazy when patrols are lifting wheels

@OutdoorsCBR 3 жыл бұрын

KZfaq throw up some weird ads these days! Very interesting track with some crazy lines if you so choose.

@nico9852rox 3 жыл бұрын

When was this filmed? I was under the impression that most of the national parks and state forests down near Yalwal are still closed because of the fires and floods?

@OutdoorsCBR 3 жыл бұрын

Yalwal Campground is closed.

@NickBaird 3 жыл бұрын

Looks unreal! Im heading to Yalwal at Easter time to tackle monkey gum and a few other tracks. What was the campsite you guys were at at the start of the video? I'm trying to find a spot thatll fit 8 cars 👎🏻 cheers!

@OutdoorsCBR 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Nick, a good spot to camp is at Wombat Flats (it is in our Yalwal Flex Track and Rock Steps video), Wombat Flats is down the bottom of Mintbush Trail. It'll likely be busy at easter. At the start of this video, we were camped under the powerlines, it was the only spot we could find late saturday arvo, without having to drive down to Wombat Flats again.

@NickBaird 3 жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorsCBR legend, much appreciated mate! See ya out on the trails 🤙🏻

@MrPerfect73377 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, this area you guys are in where monkey gum is etc, is that a state Forrest or a national park? Cheers mate

@OutdoorsCBR 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, not 100% sure about Monkey Gum. Would have to do some research.

@totobyafrica847 Жыл бұрын

Yalwal, it's a national park. Monkey gum's off the Mint Bush fire trail, it get's repaved every so often but it's seen quite a bit of action and erosion as other day tracks are closing.

@aaronmeilak3558 3 жыл бұрын

When would you be doing a walk around on the 100series landcruiser

@OutdoorsCBR 3 жыл бұрын

Have had a couple of people ask about it. Will see if we can tee it up.

@aaronmeilak3558 3 жыл бұрын

@@OutdoorsCBR ok cool it’s good to get ideas as I have the same cruiser

@wilsonlifestyle9757 3 жыл бұрын

Where is entrance for monkey gum

@OutdoorsCBR 3 жыл бұрын

It's roughly down the bottom of Mint Bush Trail.

@etherwarrior828 Жыл бұрын

👍🇦🇺😎🍺

@OutdoorsCBR Жыл бұрын

👌🤙👍

@TheFox2450 3 жыл бұрын

I have done this track many times, my first wast in a little Suzuki LJ, back in the 80's, & often came in from the Ettrema trail to the west, which has been gated for years. Now, while the last time I did this track was many years ago in my Hi lux, ( & just made it out,) I would never try it again, as the weekend warriors have turned this track into a nightmare for all. Yes, having lift kits & diff locks may be now standard, the weekend warriors have turned this track into a no go zone for the ordinary 4wd. Yes, you may say, if ya can't hack it, don't go, but I don't accept that a great 4wd track has been turned into a nightmare because of modern technology. I now understand why the NPWS don't want us in their parks, & that is because many, ( & i'm not talking about registered 4wd Clubs,) weekend warriors just don't give a fuck, & yes, again, the more these tracks are used, the more they will deteriorate ... Goodbye Monkey Gum ...