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Safety?
The 4WD vehicles we use are full-time all-wheel drive, providing superior road-holding on winding, wintery mountain roads. On the steep, sometimes icy, top section of road, where two-wheel drive cars and buses often struggle for traction and braking, the low-range gearing and additional locking differentials on our vehicles enable us to reach our destination with ease. In heavy snow conditions, day or night, when chain-fitting is essential, we excel. Our drivers are familiar with the mountain roads, and hold 4WD Driver Training qualifications. Furthermore, at the end of the day, on a dark and wet night, when other drivers may have had a strenuous day in the snowfields, our drivers will be rested and well prepared for the challenge of the descent.
Expediency?
Our aim is to make our passengers' journey as safe, smooth and fast as possible. Being more manoeuvrable than a bus, our vehicles reach their destination in about 25% shorter time. Furthermore, during snow conditions, on most occasions when two-wheel drives are stopping to fit chains, and then clanking along slowly, we simply power on past them, keeping to our schedule. Also by not taking your own car you avoid parking fees, as well as the effects of salt corrosion and tar particles on the duco resulting from snow clearing operations. You also avoid concerns about brakes--we've seen overheated brake calipers welded to disk rotors at the bottom of the Mt Baw Baw descent!
Enjoyment?
As experienced tour guides, our drivers aim to inform and entertain our guests as we pass through places of interest, as well as giving information on Mt Baw Baw's facilities. Our more personalised attention to a small group of travellers enables us to assist people with concerns about travel sickness or other issues which may arise. The care and comfort of our passengers is paramount.
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