{"id":653,"date":"2017-12-19T17:04:24","date_gmt":"2017-12-19T07:04:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.4wdsupacentre.com.au\/news\/?p=653"},"modified":"2017-12-19T17:04:24","modified_gmt":"2017-12-19T07:04:24","slug":"ultimate-weekend-escape-vic-high-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/ultimate-weekend-escape-vic-high-country\/","title":{"rendered":"ULTIMATE WEEKEND ESCAPE \u2013\u00a0Vic High Country"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-657 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.4wdsupacentre.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/VIC-HC-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"693\" height=\"566\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>WHY IT\u2019S A CRACKER OF A WEEKEND DESTINATION:<\/strong> The Vic High Country is a pretty obvious one for a sensational weekender.<br \/>\nThe best part is you could head there every weekend for the rest of your life and you wouldn\u2019t see it all!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>WHAT THE 4WDING IS LIKE IN THE AREA:<\/strong> Depending on the time of year you go, the tracks can range from pretty easy going to pretty gnarly. Having said that if there is one thing that pretty much all the tracks have in common \u2013 It\u2019s how steep they are!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>MODIFICATIONS NEEDED:<\/strong> A quality set of off-road tyres, a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.4wdsupacentre.com.au\/products\/suspension.html\">Raw 4&#215;4 2in lift <\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4wdsupacentre.com.au\/domin8r-x-12-000lb-winch-with-rope.html\">Domin8rX winch<\/a> a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4wdsupacentre.com.au\/hercules-complete-recovery-kit.html\">Hercules Complete Recovery Kit<\/a> are all a smart idea if you\u2019re keen on serious exploring. A snorkel is also a good idea, as some of the river crossings can get pretty deep!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>CAMPING AND FACILITIES:<\/strong> There are campsites everywhere in the High Country, so you\u2019re never pressed for one to a spot to roll out your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4wdsupacentre.com.au\/adventure-kings-double-swag-big-daddy-deluxe.html\">Adventure Kings Big Daddy Deluxe Swag<\/a> or set up your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4wdsupacentre.com.au\/products\/rooftop-tents\/adventure-kings-kwiky-pop-up-roof-top-tent.html\">Adventure Kings Kwiky Pop Up Roof Top Tent<\/a>. Talbotville is a sensational grassy spot right by the Crooked River and is one of our favourites<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><strong>FACILITIES:<\/strong> There are a few basic facilities at some of the more popular campsites, but your best bet is to be self sufficient<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><strong>RATING:<\/strong> 5\/5<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><strong>BEST TIME TO VISIT:<\/strong> OCTOBER TO JUNE (Seasonal closures from June long weekend to October long weekend)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"><strong>NEAREST SUPPLIES\/ FUEL:<\/strong> DARGO <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>MAKE SURE YOU CHECK OUT:<\/strong> Head to the legendary Dargo pub for a cracker of a night. Camping out the back will set you back about 10 bucks, but make sure you get yourself a counter meal at the pub followed by a few cold ones to support the pub!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><strong>TOP TIP FOR VISITING THIS AREA:<\/strong> Be prepared for inclement weather. The weather in the High Country can change before you know it. Make sure you take plenty of warm clothes and supplies<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-658 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.4wdsupacentre.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/VIC-HC2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"566\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; WHY IT\u2019S A CRACKER OF A WEEKEND DESTINATION: The Vic High Country is a pretty obvious one for a sensational weekender. The best part is you could head there every weekend for the rest of your life and you wouldn\u2019t see it all! 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