We headed off on Friday at 9am with 14 GSX1400 outfits and 3
solos. Took the back way to Collie through some nice country
that had fires at Xmas and cross the river.
Beer o'clock started at 10.30 when John Sinclair's boy hit a
roo. No injury so move on and meet up with Barb on her GSX110
outfit and friend in Collie. Quick lunch and head west to pick
up dirt roads again.
Numerous stops to read the map and wash down the dust with a
cool drink or two. Our destination was Tone Bridge rest area
which we made by 4.30 and set up camp ready for some tall
stories.
Next morning I talk the mob into checking out Lake Unicup.
Lovely spot and as the lake was dry we took the moment for a
photo line up and a little hooning before heading to Manjimup.
A few put on dresses and headed off down the tar and the 13
brave men continued. Breaky at the bakery and map time again.
Find some neat back roads towards Pemberton and off we go.
Come to road closed, but you can't keep out the adventure
people, so we continue on till we cross the Nannup Rd into the
national park.
Now the best bit begins with some sandy tracks that lead to a U
beaut hill climb that entertains us all as we gun it through and
push each other if required.
Then we get to the narrow track section and have to navigate
over at least 5 logs using stick ramps. Eventually pop out at
this lovely lake with top camp site before taking another track
with a few monster potholes where it turns out that my gear sack
parted company (unbeknown to me) till we arrive at Northcliffe
pub.
Abuse everyone for stealing it till Donga said he saw a black
cockatoo fly off my bike at large pot hole.
Catch up with all the others who rode down and sat for a good
nite.
Back track in the morning and sure enough there was the black
cockatoo gear sack waiting for me. Catch up with Kylie and Kaz
for brecky and head back to Perth.
Another top ride.