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π Lowells Flat Off-Road Trip Planπ Date: 11 January 2026
β° Time: 8:30 AM β 2:00 PM
π Meeting Point: McDonaldβs Weston Creek (ACT)
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π£ 8:30 AM β Meet & Brief
β’ Meet at Weston Creek McDonaldβs
β’ Coffee, toilets, quick introductions
β’ Vehicle check:
β’ Fuel (full tank)
β’ Tyres & spare
β’ Recovery points
β’ Water & snacks
β’ Radio channel confirmation
β’ Safety briefing & convoy rules
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π 9:00 AM β Depart for Lowells Flat
β’ Drive via Cotter Road β Brindabella Road
β’ Scenic forest drive into the Brindabellas
β’ Regroup stop before entering dirt tracks
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π» 10:15 AM β Off-Road Section Begins (Lowells Flat)
β’ Entry into Lowells Flat trail
β’ Easy to moderate tracks
β’ Creek crossings (weather permitting)
β’ Hill climbs & forest trails
β’ Photo stops along the way πΈ
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π₯ͺ 12:00 PM β Lunch Break
β’ Stop at a safe open clearing
β’ BYO packed lunch
β’ Relax, photos, kids-friendly break
β’ Vehicle check before return
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π 12:45 PM β Return Drive
β’ Continue trail loop / exit tracks
β’ Slow scenic drive back
β’ Regroup as needed
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π 2:00 PM β Trip Ends
β’ Exit near Brindabella Road
β’ Farewell & head home
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π§° What to Bring (Checklist)
β’ β Full tank of fuel
β’ β Recovery gear (snatch strap, shackles)
β’ β Air compressor & tyre gauge
β’ β First-aid kit
β’ β 2β3L water per person
β’ β Snacks & lunch
β’ β Hat, sunscreen
β’ β Rubbish bag (leave no trace)
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β οΈ Notes
β’ Suitable for AWD & 4WD
β’ Stock vehicles OK in dry weather
β’ Weather dependent β tracks may close if wet
β’ Kids friendly with supervision π¨βπ©βπ§
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