Nothing like going to a warm secluded beach and relaxing for a few days with family. This was my first chance to tow my Roadstar Pop-top with the BT-50 and got the opportunity to test the 4x4 on sand and a very rough track. The drive down was like a Karaoke night, as we cranked the tunes and sang until our throats hurt.
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| Alex Foreman at McGauran Beach, Victoria |
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| Family convoy doing a midnight U-Turn in the bush |
We reached our campsite in the middle of the night, working our way down a narrow sandy track only to find the tiny camping ground packed out. Nor was there any room to turn around. I found myself gingerly crabbing the caravan around, manoeuvring between tents and trees, wondering if I was going to make it. After a 30 point turn and help from my Aunt, I managed to do it.
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| Now this is how to spend a night in the bush! |
My uncle led the drive to the next possible camp site. In the dark he took us down a very deteriorated track, passing wombats and cows on the way. I switched to low range and engaged the 4x4, then slowly rolled over the potholes and rocks, watching my caravan rock around like J-FORCE under sail. We found a clearing on the side of the track with a beach access opposite, so we pulled in and turned in.
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| McGauran Beach campsite view |
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| Someone claimed my favourite chair! |
The trip was worth the effort. We enjoyed great views, amazing fresh air, good camp cooking and quality family time. On the way out a friendly park ranger apologised for the terrible state of the track, but that very problems probably keeps this area quiet.
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| Nothing like relaxing in front of the fire |
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