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🚙 Lowells Flat Off-Road Trip Plan📅 Date: 11 January 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Meeting Point: McDonald’s Weston Creek (ACT)
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🕣 8:30 AM – Meet & Brief
• Meet at Weston Creek McDonald’s
• Coffee, toilets, quick introductions
• Vehicle check:
• Fuel (full tank)
• Tyres & spare
• Recovery points
• Water & snacks
• Radio channel confirmation
• Safety briefing & convoy rules
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🚗 9:00 AM – Depart for Lowells Flat
• Drive via Cotter Road → Brindabella Road
• Scenic forest drive into the Brindabellas
• Regroup stop before entering dirt tracks
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🛻 10:15 AM – Off-Road Section Begins (Lowells Flat)
• Entry into Lowells Flat trail
• Easy to moderate tracks
• Creek crossings (weather permitting)
• Hill climbs & forest trails
• Photo stops along the way 📸
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🥪 12:00 PM – Lunch Break
• Stop at a safe open clearing
• BYO packed lunch
• Relax, photos, kids-friendly break
• Vehicle check before return
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🔁 12:45 PM – Return Drive
• Continue trail loop / exit tracks
• Slow scenic drive back
• Regroup as needed
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🏁 2:00 PM – Trip Ends
• Exit near Brindabella Road
• Farewell & head home
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🧰 What to Bring (Checklist)
• ✅ Full tank of fuel
• ✅ Recovery gear (snatch strap, shackles)
• ✅ Air compressor & tyre gauge
• ✅ First-aid kit
• ✅ 2–3L water per person
• ✅ Snacks & lunch
• ✅ Hat, sunscreen
• ✅ Rubbish bag (leave no trace)
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⚠️ Notes
• Suitable for AWD & 4WD
• Stock vehicles OK in dry weather
• Weather dependent — tracks may close if wet
• Kids friendly with supervision 👨👩👧
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