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VIC Grampians	Northern	Mt Stapylton Campground	(General)	[ Mt Stapylton Campground Guide \| Images ]

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Ravine access 14-Mar-2017 At 3:18:38 PM Access T CliffCare

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On 14/03/2017 MichaelOR wrote:
>The gate at the start of the track is there, but open. The track is all
>OK but very very sandy for a long section along the initial straight section.
>Best that you have a 4WD, or at least a AWD if you are going to drive the
>track. Park at the left hand turn. The track deteriorates significantly
>past the L turn.
>The Guidebook/the Crag probably need updating. The track has been fixed
>up since the last big flood/rain erosion occurred; and now is obviously
>open. It was previously locked shut. But please drive carefully to minimise
>track damage and stay in the existing ruts. Car-pool to minimise the number
>of cars that drive the track.
>Andrew's comments are still very much valid - climbing was nearly banned
>due to the concerns of the adjacent property owners. Don't give them reason
>to complain to Parks Victoria.

Nup Michael. Situation with the track is still the same as it was before so theCrag/guidebook doesn't need updating. The gate is supposed to be closed but some locals prefer it to be unlocked for emergency vehicles so they unlock it. Climbers are supposed to park outside of it and walk in. Access notes are correct. Doesn't really matter if the gate is open or closed. The access notes for parking are to park outside of gate and walk in.
Cheers,Tracey