Wilbinga West. Australia

[Campbell9]

Hi All
Some friends and I went sand driving at Wilbinga (between Yanchep and Lancelin), just north of Perth WA. The cars were my Subaru Forester, a Mitsubishi Triton and Landcruser. The entrance is opposite the Gravity Discovery Centre (which does not have an apple orchard but does have millions of dollars worth of electrical equipment).
It follows narrow sand tracks with some rocky patches. We made our way towards the coast and encountered several cars coming the opposite way. The narrow track made passing difficult but not impossible.
We eventually found a nice play ground (see my Wilbinga album) with a steep slope and a nice gentle one. We all went down ok but getting back up the steep slope was impossible even for the 'cruiser and `triton.
The tracks alternated from smooth compact sand to steep rutted soft sand.
The only problem I had was with my compressor. The switch burnt out or something. Pumped up 5 tyres and then nothing. oh well. Everyone we came across was really nice and helpful.
Anyway it was a great day

Campbell9

 

[lefty]

 

[dirtyRU]

Hahaha, nice one Lefty!

 

[Campbell9]

All right here we go

CAMPBELL

 

[Campbell9]

Hey wow - it worked, cool

 

[mr turbo]

Looks like a great time was had by everyone.

Regards
Mr Turbo

 

[taza]

Great pics Phil, wish I could of come along but another time I guess. Looks like some soft sand on the hill climb too... No trouble for your Forester though

I am almost ready to post my trip report, just putting together my video footage to put on youtube.

Cheers
Taza

 

[carljwnc]

Nice!!!:ebiggrin: Looks like a good time.

 

[Campbell9]

Pics 3,4, and 6 were of our cars going up a steep hill. NONE of us made it. The photo's of our cars were the best efforts we could make. Pic - 5 was of a gentler slope that wound it's way around the back and up.
The sand was actually firmer than the beach run Taza's and I did last Monday.
Taza - I would love take you and go back there. We only did half the track. We lost confidence in our guide book at one point and asked some 4wders on a training course. My friend Peter was going "wow this is something I should do when my car is up and running." My response was " I have a forester and so I do not need anymore training." The organiser's comment was " I would like to put it through it's paces." They were very helpful and gave us directions.
Taza - when you are ready with your video I will add my photo's of our Mandurah Run. They are currently in my Album (Mandurah Beach Run).

 

[lefty]

looks like fun