Great Dirt Road Drives: Victoria

[coolozzieguy]

Hi All,

Was chatting with a mate the other day about how sad it is that Pikes Peak is now sealed from start to finish.

But this got us thinking: What are the great dirt road drives in Victoria?

I have driven the Grand Ridge Road once or twice, (once during\after heavy rain, was heaps of fun...) and would love to again soon. But we couldn't think of any other than that. I remember as a 8-9 y/o (now almost 31) going from Traralgon to Benalla where my grandparents still live, and dad taking us on a fantastic dirt road. He can't remember what it was or where it went.

Said grandparents are in their 80's and remember the Great Alpine Rd as a dirt road and how hairy it was to drive in a car like a Zephyr or Cortina.

The good thing about dirt roads these days like the Grand Ridge Road is that they are usually fairly deserted, save for a lost tourist or logging truck.

So, does anyone have a twisty\scenic dirt road they love to go for a drive on, just for the sake of going for a drive? Would love to hear some ideas, preferably from Victoria.

Thanks.