Monthly Archives: December 2012

31 December 2012 Mt Big Ben & Huon Hill

Posted on 2012/12/31 by vk3pf

VK3/VE-105 Mt Big Ben On 31 December 2012, I headed off for VK3/VE-105 Mt Big Ben for a quiet (hopefully) location in the bush with the chance to chase 2 summits. I was about 15 minutes later than expected, partly due … Continue reading →

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Sunday 30 December 2012 Mt Granya

Posted on 2012/12/30 by vk3pf

Having moved to Wodonga back in September, my mother was concerned about the health of the plants at her new house after several quite hot days. The result was a decision to return to Wodonga after several days in Walwa. … Continue reading →

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Saturday 29 December Mt Mitta Mitta & Mt Elliot

Posted on 2012/12/29 by vk3pf

I started a little later today. VK3/VE-138 Mt Mitta Mitta I arrived in the summit area of Mt Mitta Mitta VK3/VE-138 just before 1100K and worked VK2ADH/3 in the Greater Bendigo National Park from the car.  I then drove down … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 28 December 2012 Gibb Range area

Posted on 2012/12/28 by vk3pf

Plans for the day were to get to VK3/VE-120, then move around to Gibb Range and then out to VK3/VE-112. Another reasonable day had, even if a little frustrating early. On the road approach to VK3/VE-120, my preferred route was … Continue reading →

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Thursday 27 December 2012 Black Mountain

Posted on 2012/12/27 by vk3pf

Black Mountain VK3/VE-093 in Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park A good day today. Travel was easier than anticipated (clear tracks) and I was on the summit by 1000K & spotted myself shortly thereafter. The Parks Victoria sign for the summit provided a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 26 December 2012

Posted on 2012/12/26 by vk3pf

After the trip up from Gippsland, I spent a few days doing family things – to be expected at this time of year. I spent Christmas morning quietly at Mum’s home and we had a simple lunch prior to packing … Continue reading →

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Christmas – New Year 2012 trips Day 1

Posted on 2012/12/21 by vk3pf

With all of my direct family now living in the northeast of Victoria, it was logical to combine a Christmas get-together with some SOTA (Summits On The Air) activations. The plan was to be in Wodonga for a family Christmas … Continue reading →

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