This list includes all our upcoming trips & events, be it a weekend away, a social event, a training session or a longer trek. Some events have additional information via a link.
You can see a list of our previous trips here….
You can also read some reports of our trips here….
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Want to join a trip? All trips have to be booked in person at a Club meeting. Visitors are welcome on most trips.
Murray Mouth – 3 March 2024
| Trip Leader: | Trevor & Barb B |
| No of Vehicles: | Unlimited |
| Terrain: | Beach |
| Skill Level: | Novice – Basic |
| Meeting: | Goolwa Beach Car Park, Beach Rd Goolwa |
| Meeting time: | 9:30 for 10:00am start |
| Cost: | Nil |
| Accommodation: | N/A |
| Distance: | 30km on soft sand |
| Equipment Required: | UHF radio, tyre pressure gauge, air compressor, rated recovery points, shovel basic sand recovery gear (recovery strap, air dampener) |
| What to bring: | Morning tea, lunch, pets on lead allowed, fishing gear |
Tyre Repair & 4WD Servicing Training – 21 March 2024
| Trip Leader: | Mal D |
| No of Vehicles: | Unlimited |
| Terrain: | N/A |
| Skill Level: | All |
| Venue: | Ultra Tune Golden Grove |
| Meeting: | Golden Grove Village Shopping Centre |
| Meeting time: | 6:00 PM Sharp |
| Cost: | Nil |
| Accommodation: | N/A |
| Distance: | N/A |
| Equipment Required: | Nil |
| What to bring: | Note book, 4WD Driving Check, safety gloves |
| Notes: | Workshop environment, Enclosed shoes only |
Ngarkat Working Bee – 23-24 March 2024
| Trip Leader: | Maria D |
| No of Vehicles: | Limited – You must book your attendance as soon as possible https://www.trybooking.com/CNVJP |
| Terrain: | Sand |
| Skill Level: | Novice |
| Meeting: | Pine Hut Soak Camp Ground, Ngarkat |
| Meeting time: | 9:00am |
| Cost: | Nil |
| Accommodation: | Swag, Tent, Camper Trailer, Caravan |
| Distance: | 600km return |
| Equipment Required: | UHF radio, tyre pressure gauge, air compressor, rated recovery points, shovel and basic sand recovery gear (recovery strap , strap dampener). |
| What to bring: | Must be self-contained, Long Drop on site Bring work gloves, power tools, shovel, robust garden tools could be handy |
| Notes: | This activity is run in conjunction with other Clubs associated with 4WDSA. |
Pyrenees, Central Victoria – 13-20 April 2024
| Trip Leader: | Iain B |
| No of Vehicles: | 7 plus trip leader |
| Terrain: | Steep, rocky tracks |
| Skill Level: | Basic – Intermediate |
| Venue: | Moonambel Recreation Reserve |
| Meeting: | Moonambel Campground |
| Meeting time: | Sunday 14 April 9:00am (TBC) |
| Cost: | $15/night powered site; $10/night non-powered. Fantastic amenities block. |
| Accommodation: | Suitable for swags, tents, camper trailers and caravans. Toilet and showers on site |
| Distance: | Approximately 1200 km (total) |
| Equipment Required: | Recovery equipment, rated recovery points |
| What to bring: | Fire wood |
| Notes: | No Pets (National Park); no firearms. |
Arkaroola, Northern Flinders Ranges, 22-27 April 2024
| Trip Leader: | Jen L-T |
| No of Vehicles: | Unlimited |
| Terrain: | Dirt roads and “pay to drive” bush tracks |
| Cost – Camp fees: | Powered site/night – $25 single person, $35 two people Bush camping $16 single, $25 double |
| Skill Level: | Novice |
| Distance: | Approximately 1300km (total) |
| Accommodation: | Suitable for tents, swags, camper trailers and dirt road capable caravans. |
| Equipment: | Basic recovery equipment, rated recovery points |
| What to bring: | Drinking water, firewood, 4WD driving checklist |
| Notes: | Booking needed for Observatory. If interested, contact Trip Leader (two options: $60 and $75) Pay-to-drive – Echo Camp Back Track. Pets ok but baits are laid. Fuel available at Arkaroola Village. More information at https://www.arkaroola.com.au/ |
Bowman Park Working Bee, 4-5 May 2024
| Trip Leader: | Bruce C |
| No of Vehicles: | 10 on site; Overflow stay at Crystal Brook Caravan Park (at cost) |
| Meeting Point: | Bowman Park , Bowman Park Rd, Crystal Brook |
| Meeting time: | 9:00am |
| Cost: | Nil |
| Accommodation: | Swag, Tent, Camper Trailer, Caravan. Flushing toilets and electric BBQs on site. |
| Distance: | 400km |
| What to bring: | Hand held UHF radio if you have one, firewood, PPE (Hi-viz vest), sturdy shoes/boots, robust gardening tools. Pet friendly (on lead). All supplies.f-contained. Long drop on site. Firewood, PPE (Hi-viz vest), sturdy shoes/boots, robust gardening tools. Pet friendly (on lead). |
| Notes: | No firearms This activity is run in conjunction with others associated with Bowman Park Committee |
Peake Training and Social weekend – 24-26 May 2024
| Trip Leader: | Mal D |
| Terrain: | Sandy tracks |
| Cost: | $25 per day per vehicle – track fee. Pay on the day to Mal. |
| Skill Level: | Basic and intermediate |
| Accommodation: | Tent/Swag, Camper Trailer and Caravan. |
| Fuel: | No fuel at Peake. Last fuel stop is at Tailem Bend. |
| What to bring: | BYO food, water and shelter. Long drop on site. Sand flag is mandatory. Bring recovery gear and tyre inflation equipment and training books, if you have them. |
| Notes: | Dogs on leads are welcome. Please bring some wood for shared fire. It can get cold at night. |
Quiz Night – 1 June 2024
| Trip Leader: | Maria D |
| Venue: | Para Hills Community Hub |
| Meeting Time: | 6:00 registration. The fun commences at 7:00 pm. |
| Cost: | $10 per person (plus games) |
| What to bring: | BYO drinks, nibbles and lots of coins |
| Notes: | Tables of 8. Bring family and guests. Lots of prizes |
Moonambel Muster – Pyrenees, Central Victoria
| Overview: | The Moonambel Muster is an annual event hosted by the Geelong 4WD Club. Our Club has been invited to attend. The terrain ranges from minor slopes to very steep and rocky. A variety of drives are organised throughout the weekend, to suit novice to advanced drivers. You choose which drives you wish to participate in, according to your level of expertise and experience, and what appeals to you on the day. Night drives can also be undertaken. This is a great social weekend and the Geelong members go out of their way to make sure everyone has a good time. Flyer from the Geelong club:  |
| Trip Leader: | Kerry M |
| No. of Vehicles: | Unlimited |
| Terrain: | Variety to suit different skill levels. Mainly steep slopes; rocky tracks. |
| Skill Level: | Novice to advanced |
| Meeting Point: | TBA |
| Meeting Time: | TBA |
| Cost: | PPowered site $30/night; Unpowered site $15/night Please indicate your preference when registering for the trip. |
| Accommodation: | Campground suitable for tent/swag, camper trailers and caravans. Flushing toilets and hot showers on site. |
| Restrictions: | No dogs or fire arms. |
| What to bring: | BYO food, water and drinks. UHF radio. |
| Notes: | You will need a full set of recovery gear and a winch may be useful for those advanced and extreme drives. |
Christmas in July – Stony Creek Bush Camp, Wilmington – 5-7 July 2024
| Trip Leader: | Maria D |
| Terrain: | Dirt Roads |
| Distance: | 600km (total) |
| Skill Level: | Novice |
| Venue: | Stony Creek Bush Camp, Wilmington (Southern Flinders) |
| Meeting Point: | Campground |
| Meeting Time: | Friday evening (Saturday morning OK) |
| Cost: | Camp fees: Powered Site – $38 per night; Unpowered $28 per night |
| Accommodation: | Swag, Tent, Camper Trailer, Caravan, Cabin (book yourself) |
| Equipment Required: | Basic recovery equipment, rated recovery points. |
| What to bring: | Firewood, small gift for Kris Kringle to value $5, 4WD Driving Checklist. |
| Notes: | Friday night campground pizza night (at your cost), large camp kitchen, under cover area, licensed venue. |
Dorado Downs Training Weekend, Geranium – 20-21 July 2024
| Trip Leader: | Mal D |
| No of Vehicles: | TBA |
| Terrain: | Sand |
| Distance: | 400km return |
| Skill Level: | Novice, basic, intermediate |
| Meeting Point: | Dorado Downs Campground |
| Cost: | $80 per vehicle for the weekend, including Friday afternoon for early arrivals. |
| Accommodation: | Dorado Downs Campground: Suitable for tents, swags, camper trailers and caravans. Campsite contains septic toilets, hot showers, and hot water for washing dishes. |
| What to bring: | BYO food, water and drinks. Please bring some firewood to share. |
| Equipment Required: | Sand flag is mandatory. Bring training manuals, if you have them, recovery gear and tyre inflation equipment. |
| Notes: | Dogs on leads are welcome. Property owner has placed baits, but not within 1km of camp. Last fuel stop is Tailem Bend. Telstra phone signal on hill tops only. |
North to Nhulunbuy, NT – 22 July 2024 for approx 7 weeks
| Trip Leader: | Warren H |
| No of Vehicles: | 5 plus trip leader |
| Terrain: | Deep bull dust, dirt roads, tracks, sand, water crossings, mud. |
| Distance: | Approx 9000km (total) |
| Skill Level: | Basic |
| Accommodation: | Swag, Tent, Camper Trailer, ‘High- clearance, off-road Caravan’. Must be self contained. |
| What to bring: | Vehicles must be well prepared – 2 spare tyres, sand flag, first aid kit, UHF radio, Satcom phone if available, vehicle spares. |
| Equipment Required: | Full set of recovery equipment, rated recovery points, winch could be handy. |
| Restrictions: | No firearms, chainsaws, pets. Liquor restrictions in some areas. |
| Permits: | Northern Land Council |
| Pre-trip Meeting: | March |
| Possible Route: | Farina, Oodnadatta, Mt Dare, Dalhousie Springs, Binns Track, Finke, Lambert’s Centre, Old Andado, Tennant Creek, Timber Creek, Katherine, Nhulunbuy. |
| Possible Return: | Roper River, Limmen National Park, Tablelands Highway, Barkly Highway, Urandangi Road, Donohue Highway, Boulia, Bedourie, Birdsville, Marree. |
Oratunga Cactus Cull, Flinders Ranges – 31 August – 7 September 2024
| Trip Leader: | Bruce C |
| No of Vehicles: | 10 PEOPLE max |
| Terrain: | Steep and rugged |
| Distance: | 1000km (total) |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Venue: | Oratunga Station, Glass Gorge Rd, Blinman |
| Meeting Point: | Oratunga |
| Meeting Time: | Saturday, 31 August – afternoon |
| Cost: | Nil |
| Accommodation: | Swag, tent, camper trailer, caravan, shearers quarters |
| Equipment Required: | Basic recovery equipment, rated recovery points |
| What to bring: | Hand held UHF radio, PPE, sun screen, strong walking boots/shoes drinking water, food for lunches. |
| Notes: | No pets, firearms or chain saws Wednesday night dinner in Blinman Pub (at your cost); Friday night pizza night at Blinman Pub (at your cost). |
Morgan Training Weekend – 21-22 September 2024
| Trip Leader: | Mal D |
| No of Vehicles: | Unlimited |
| Terrain: | Various including rocky tracks and steep inclines |
| Skill Level: | All skill levels |
| Meeting Point: | Morgan |
| Meeting Time: | Saturday morning |
| Cost: | Nil |
| Accommodation: | Organise and book your own accommodation. Options for tents, swags, camper trailers and caravans. Suggestions: Morgan Conservation Park, Morgan Caravan Park, Hotel or Cordola Campground (12km south of Morgan) |
| Equipment Required: | UHF radio, Please bring training books if you have them; recovery gear; air compressor etc. |
| Notes: | Campfires allowed in the Conservation Park – BYO wood |
Morgan Training Weekend – 29 September 2024
| Overview: | OziExplorer GPS Mapping Software runs on your PC or laptop for trip planning and will work with most GPS receivers for real time tracking of GPS position (Moving Map) and Garmin, Magellan and Lowrance GPS receivers for the upload/download of waypoints, routes and tracks. |
| Trip Leader: | Ralph A |
| No of Participants: | 10 maximum |
| Terrain: | N/A |
| Skill Level: | N/A (but must have computer skills) |
| Meeting Point: | Sporting Car club 53 King William Rd Unley |
| Meeting Time: | 8:45 for 9:00am Start |
| Cost: | $10 (Venue hire and morning tea) |
| Accommodation: | N/A |
| Equipment Required: | Windows PC (lap top best)with full version of OziExplorer loaded (available for purchase and download from https://oziexplorer4.com/au/ for $140 ) Android version available but has limited functionality and will not be able to do the exercises OziExplorer is NOT available for Apple devices |
| What to bring: | Lunch (No shops nearby) |
Christmas Social Weekend, Cordola – 22-24 November 2024
| Trip Leader: | Maria D |
| No of Vehicles: | Unlimited |
| Terrain: | Bitumen, gravel, dirt roads |
| Distance: | 400km return |
| Skill Level: | Novice |
| Venue: | Cordola Camping and Recreation Park, 42 Hausler Rd, Morgan |
| Meeting Point: | Campground |
| Meeting Time: | Friday evening (Saturday morning OK) |
| Cost: | Camp fees: $20 per night per couple |
| Accommodation: | Swag, tent, camper trailer, caravan. No powered sites. Must be self sufficient. Toilet on site. No showers. Attendees MUST contact Cordola to confirm attendance – 0427 716 560 |
| Equipment Required: | Basic recovery equipment, rated recovery points |
| What to bring: | Firewood, kayaks, boat, fishing gear, bathers. |
| Notes: | Pets on lead welcome. No firearms. |