Avoca to springfeild want to open

[Mud Hog]

Tried to find track from Avoca to springfeild over Torlesse range but wash outs were too bad for a sunday arvo. Easy track except for the wash outs. Planning to go back with more spade time. theres at least 3 washouts. Nice scenery!


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[red-devil]

nice pics any chance you had a gps so i can work out the route you were taking

[Mud Hog]

No sorry dont have a gps yet. Theres more than one route?

[albundy]

Gotta ask, is it public land? Nice shots. I'd be keen to help out with sorting the trail.
Al

[PR]

Maybe someone could orginasise a working bee in there at some stage would be keen to help when after I get other truck back from coast and fixed

[Mud Hog]

Gotta ask, is it public land? Nice shots. I'd be keen to help out with sorting the trail.
Al

171`. 55'
43`. 13' Roughly off a topography map
Yes it is public land (DOC). That help sounds good! Although you would probably just drive it A working bee sounds good. Two other guys are keen.

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Here you can see two of the wash outs
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Scenery
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[juz]

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=-43.20358,171.909041&num=1&t=h&sll=-43.205612,171.90633&sspn=0,0&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.204018,171.910479&spn=0.00732,0.019205&z=16
These the three washouts? Can see the track clearer on Google Earth.

[albundy]

So where abouts on the highway did you guys turn off to reach here? Might go have me a looksee on the weekend.
Al

[kiwipete]

I do wonder how you will get on when you reach the viaduct at Smuggler Cove as there is no track crossing there, just the train viaduct???

Al, looking at my maps I suspect it was either through Flock Hill or Craigeburn Road which leads onto the original "Coach Road" from yesteryear used before the trains went through, if Im not mistaken.

[1rugger]

I've been through from the springfield side by dirt bike through torless station(private land) to the via duct and the only way across is the train bridge as it's a big drop & the wimac is quite deep/ fast flowing in the gorge there. how ever it would be a good drive to via duct with minimal track work required although access would be req. from torless station. i would be keen to help but can't see how you would get past the viaduct/gorge?

pic of viaduct bridge.
http://www.scenicpacific.co.nz/trip.cfm/trip-10000005

[Mud Hog]

I do wonder how you will get on when you reach the viaduct at Smuggler Cove as there is no track crossing there, just the train viaduct???

Al, looking at my maps I suspect it was either through Flock Hill or Craigeburn Road which leads onto the original "Coach Road" from yesteryear used before the trains went through, if Im not mistaken.

You cant go through flock hill any more as I understand. Yeah thats the one Pete, down Craigeburn rd past 13 gates about 150 meters before the train bridge (which is a dead end) Road on the left which goes to Avoca homestead the trail goes up the hill behind the hut. Your right pete but there must be a way.

[Mud Hog]

I've been through from the springfield side by dirt bike through torless station(private land) to the via duct and the only way across is the train bridge as it's a big drop & the wimac is quite deep/ fast flowing in the gorge there. how ever it would be a good drive to via duct with minimal track work required although access would be req. from torless station. i would be keen to help but can't see how you would get past the viaduct/gorge?

Oow maybe not.

[Mud Hog]

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=-43.20358,171.909041&num=1&t=h&sll=-43.205612,171.90633&sspn=0,0&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=-43.204018,171.910479&spn=0.00732,0.019205&z=16
These the three washouts? Can see the track clearer on Google Earth.

Thats them looks like they have been there for a while.

[kiwipete]

Craigeburn Road end




Springfield end

[pressy]

when you looking at having a crack at the track repair?

cheers

Pressy

[Mud Hog]

when you looking at having a crack at the track repair?

cheers

Pressy

Not too sure yet, just have a few things to fix on truck.

Cheers Simon

[fisho]

Canyou drive down broken river from the main road to avoca homestead?.I believe avoca homestead is now run by DOC and is available for public use. cheers flag.

[Mud Hog]

Canyou drive down broken river from the main road to avoca homestead?.I believe avoca homestead is now run by DOC and is available for public use. cheers flag.

No, you can get to Avoca homestead off Craigeburn Rd, then drive up the river a fair way past the old coal mine but cant even get to the next hut but you can take another road to get to that hut.. I think you can also drive down the river but not sure how far yet. Nice wee spot for fishing or hunting. Yes it is run by D.O.C now so easy accsess. Cheers Simon

[fisho]

thanks Simon, was travelling over that way last week and saw vehicle tracks heading down from main road. Was just curious as to how far they went . Looking at google earth it does look like a gorgy section down there.
cheers flag.

[Mud Hog]

thanks Simon, was travelling over that way last week and saw vehicle tracks heading down from main road. Was just curious as to how far they went . Looking at google earth it does look like a gorgy section down there.
cheers flag.

Yeah I have tried walking down it about 3 hours walk down you cant even walk, gorge too steep and water too deep and fast flowing.

[fisho]

If you are still interested in seeing how far you can get from the craigeburn area I would be interested in tagging along. Live on the west coast so its not that far. could stay at avoca homestead for a weekend maybe. cheers flag.

[Mud Hog]

If you are still interested in seeing how far you can get from the craigeburn area I would be interested in tagging along. Live on the west coast so its not that far. could stay at avoca homestead for a weekend maybe. cheers flag.

Definitly still interested just have to sort a few things on the whale. That sounds good. I am keen to do some over your way aswell
Cheers Simon

[pressy]

i am keen for alook too. when are you guys able to have a look???????

[Mud Hog]

i am keen for alook too. when are you guys able to have a look???????

Not too sure yet pressy, but will pm you when we do.

[lexulance]

Hi all, i would be very keen to tag along aswell, getting tired of the usual canterbury tracks and river beds, could you let me know when your going?

[nachi]

Hey all..
If theres room for another spade-hand I'd be keen.
Bit of a newbie but keen as.

[Mud Hog]

Cool sounds like there is a few road workers keen which is good because theres a fair bit of rock to move. Just have to find a date that suits every one.

[Mud Hog]

:) Hi all, i would be very keen to tag along aswell, getting tired of the usual canterbury tracks and river beds, could you let me know when your going?

Will do


Hey all..
If theres room for another spade-hand I'd be keen.
Bit of a newbie but keen as.

I am sure there will be

[fisho]

How much accomodation is there at avoca homestead, sounds like it might be a full house.

[JR]

hut sleeps 6 i think, but a large foot ball size feild for camping and bon fire.(not that cold....honest)