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….
Want to join a trip? All trips have to be booked in person at a Club meeting. Visitors are welcome on most trips.
Border Track (SA/Vic) – 15-23 May 2021
| Trip Leaders | Greg D & Jim C |
| Terrain | Soft sand and grey clay |
| Skill Level | Basic |
| Trip Distance | Approx 600km |
| Meeting | Renmark – Woolworths car park Saturday 15th at 11.30am for 12.00pm departure. |
| Accommodation | BYO Tent / Swag – the track is not suitable for towing |
| Cost | Approx $200 for Bordertown Caravan Park and Ngarkat Permit. |
| Notes | No chainsaws or pets Must be self-sufficient for food and water for 7 days Bring recovery gear, compressor, some firewood Further details will be addressed at the February 2021 General Meeting |
Family Fun Day – 23 May 2021
| Trip Leader | Julie G |
| Skill Level | Suitable for all skill levels |
| Meet | Newton Target Car Park, Gorge Road, Newton 9.00 for 9.30am start |
| Notes | Convoy drive through the Adelaide Hills, ending at Morphett Vale. Arrive destination approx 11am Playground and toilets on site. Optional train rides available—suitable for all ages BYO picnic lunch, drinks, chairs Register your interest on the trip sheet at the next club meeting ***Closed in shoes a must to ride trains Optional: Engineering and behind the scenes tour of shed/workshops and track |
| Cost | $8pp for train rides. Unlimited rides – commencing at 1pm – suitable for all ages |
| Notes | Each vehicle will be required to carry a full set of recovery and safety equipment. A list will be given to each participant at the pre-trip meeting. No pets or firearms; and fire restrictions will be in force. This trip is restricted to a driver skill level of intermediate or higher. There will be steep, rocky ascents and descents and deep river crossings. Please note that if there are restrictions on the number of people in a group, then it will have to be last on, first off.No pets or firearms. Fire restrictions will be in place |
Peake – Training/Social Trip – 29-30 May 2021
| Trip Leader | TBA |
| Terrain | Sand driving and bush tracks |
| Skill Level | Suitable for all skill levels |
| Distance | Approx 300 km. Fuel available from Tailem Bend |
| Meeting | 9am for 9:30am departure Meet at Peake Post Office, Stirling Wells Rd, Peake |
| Accommodation | Tents, camper trailer and caravan accessible |
| Cost | $25 per vehicle per day |
| Notes | Bring training manuals and log books for those in training. Please bring firewood, sand flags and recovery gear. On-site bush toilets. BYO everything else. This is a working farm – no firearms, motorbikes. Dogs must be on leads at all times. |
Mt Little Station, Hawker – 12-14 June 2021
| Trip Leader | Val & Steve P |
| Terrain | Station tracks, ridge top drives, creek crossings. Basic recovery |
| Skill Level | Novice to basic |
| Meeting | 5 June – Mt Little Station, 347 Mt Little Rd, Hawker |
| Distance | Approx 800km return Fuel available from Hawker |
| Accommodation | Bush camping – Swags/tents, camper trailer and caravan accessible |
| Cost | $30 per couple per night. Children free |
| Restrictions | No firearms |
| Notes | Pets allowed on leash. Toilets and showers available near the main homestead – no charge. Please bring some firewood for a communal fire. See website for more information at www.mtlittlestation.com.au |
Puppy Springs, Tintinara – Training/Social Trip – 17-18 July
| Trip Leader | Jim C |
| Terrain | Sand and rocks |
| Skill Level | Novice and basic |
| Meeting | To be confirmed |
| Accommodation | Swags, tents, camper trailers and caravans |
| Cost | $70 per vehicle; fuel and Tintinara |
| Notes | Bring all supplies; some firewood to share; recovery gear. Hot showers and flushing toilets on-site |
Maralinga and Head of Bight – 27 June – 3 July 2021
| Trip Leaders | Barbara B and Michele C |
| Skill Level | Intermediate. Lower range vehicle and off-road camping |
| Meeting | Meet at Ceduna Foreshore Caravan Park, 27 June 2021, 6pm at camp kitchen |
| Accommodation | Tent/swag, camper trailer or off-road caravan. Contact Ceduna Foreshore Caravan Park direct on 8625 2290 to book and pay for your accommodation ($35 per night) for the first Sunday night, 27 June |
| Cost | $240 per person plus travel expenses Budget $2000 per vehicle |
| Distance | Approx 3000km Fuel available at Ceduna then Nundroo. NO FUEL AT MARALINGA – Ceduna to Nundroo – 160km – Nundroo to Maralinga – 220km – Maralinga to Nullarbor Roadhouse (fuel available here) – 310km Ceduna-Maralinga-Nullarbor Roadhouse = 720km Nundroo-Maralinga-Nullarbor Roadhouse = 530km |
| Restrictions | No pets, no firearms, no alcohol permitted on Maralinga Tjarutja Lands |
| Notes | Maximum of 8 vehicles Deposit of $240 per person required by 15 April 2021 Bring your own food, water and all supplies including pre-dinner drinks and snacks. You will need to be self-sufficient and will need your own power supply On tour day you might like to bring a camera, packed lunch, snacks and drinks. Last chance for shopping is at Ceduna |
Morgan Quarry – training/Social – 14-15 August 2021
| Trip Leader | TBA |
| Terrain | Sand and rock |
| Skill Level | Suitable for all skill levels |
| Meeting | 9am for 9:15am start at Morgan boat ramp |
| Accommodation | Arrange own accommodation at Morgan Caravan Park or camp in the free camp across the river. |
| Cost | Caravan Park – fees apply Register on-line to camp over river in the Conservation Park |
| Notes | Bring standard supplies; firewood if camping; recovery gear. Bring training manuals and log books for those in training |
Western Wander – 19-27 August 2021
| Trip Leader | Jim & Lea C |
| Meeting | Meet at Mt Ive Station at 5pm. |
| Terrain | Gravel roads, station tracks, narrow sandy tracks and sand dunes. |
| Distance | Trip distance 1900km |
| Accommodation | Swag or tent. Permit required for National Park camping |
| Cost | $800 approx. Allows for camp cost $141; track cost $110; fuel. Additional cost of a meal at Kingoonya Hotel one night. No deposit required. |
| Restrictions | No pets, chainsaws or generators |
| Notes | Maximum of 8 vehicles. Must have high clearance and low range. NOT suitable for towing vehicles. Bring food supplies, water, recovery gear and compressor. Some firewood. More detailed itinerary is available on request. |
Oratunga Cactus Cull – 28 August – 4 September 2021
| Trip Leader | Ralph A |
| Terrain | Rocky, steep, low range required; or get a lift with someone who has. Intermediate level |
| Meeting | Oratunga 9am Sunday 29 August 2021 |
| Accommodation | Shearer’s quarters-6 rooms, House-4 rooms; or BYO tent, swag, camper or caravan. |
| Cost | No camping fees. You can top up fuel at Angorichina Store in Parachilna Gorge. |
| Restrictions | no pets, no firearms |
| Notes | Pay for your own pub meal mid-week in Blinman hotel. We will go for a drive the same day. Possible fees for touring other property tracks. bring your own food, drinks and all supplies. No shops nearby. Need bushwalking clothes and boots, torch and thermos. Own GPS. Snacks for pre-dinner drinks; novelty games for evening amusement. Some assistance is provided towards fuel costs. Further details emailed at a later date. Some participants travel on Saturday and spend Sunday working on property. Others travel Sunday for a Monday start. |
Eagle Dell Social Weekend – 25-26 September 2021
| Trip Leader | Julie G & Kerry M |
| Terrain | Rocky, steep, low range required; or get a lift with someone who has. Intermediate level |
| Meeting | TBC. 8am for 8:30am departure Please indicate on the trip sheet if you will be arriving Friday or Saturday. |
| Distance | Currency Creek area; 150km return |
| Accommodation | Swags, tents, camper trailers and caravans |
| Cost | $20 per vehicle, payable at September meeting |
| Restrictions | No off-track driving allowed at the camp grounds. More details available closer to the date |
| Notes | Bring all supplies and equipment. There is a toilet on-site but please bring all other supplies, including a small bag of firewood. Social dogs on leads welcome. Good family weekend. Lots of activities – see magazine for more details. |
Blue Ranges, Southern Flinders – 2-4 October 2021
| Trip Leaders | Iain B and Maria D |
| Terrain | Bush tracks, ascents and descents, possible creek crossings. Please note that owners will not allow us to drive these tracks if wet. |
| Skill levels | Novice – Basic – Intermediate |
| Meeting | Caltex Bolivar Carpark 8am for 8:30am |
| Distance | Approx 800km return |
| Accommodation | Tents, camper trailers and caravans |
| Cost | $20 per vehicle per night. Track costs $20 per day. If we decide to go to the Argadells – $50 per day |
| Restrictions | Pets, chainsaws, firearms, generators |
| Notes | Maximum of 10 vehicles including trip leaders Please bring water, food and recovery gear. Drop toilet at campsite. Fire ring at campsite but there may be fire season restrictions |
Palmer, Adelaide Hills – Club Members Only – 8-10 October 2021
| Overview | We have been invited to join the Summit Trax Club at a private property for a weekend of good fellowship. This trip is unfortunately limited to CLUB MEMBERS ONLY. Sorry, no visitors |
| Trip Leader | Kerry M |
| Terrain | Sand and rock – various levels of expertise required |
| Meeting | Tungkillo – Friday 4pm and 6:30pm; Saturday 10am – to be confirmed closer to date |
| Distance | Approx 150km return |
| Accommodation | Due to washouts on the access track, the trip is only suited to off-road caravans, campers & tents. No standard caravans |
| Cost | $15 per vehicle for the weekend |
| Restrictions | No off-track driving allowed at the camp grounds. More details available closer to the date |
| Notes | Social dogs on leads welcome. Please bring firewood for the communal fire. You will need to be totally self-sufficient. Refer to magazine for more information |
Adelaide 4WD Adventure Show – 22-24 October 2021
| Overview | Please consider volunteering over this weekend to help man our stand at the Show. The trip folder will be available later in the year – please jot your name down if you can help. |
Christmas Social Weekend, Caurnamont – 27-28 November 2021
| Overview | Lakeside Camping Ground at Caurnamont is a private camp ground on the banks of the Murray not far from Mannum |
| Trip Leader | Maria D & Michele C |
| Meeting | Lakeside Camping Ground |
| Distance | Approx 130km |
| Accommodation | Easy access for tents, camper trailers and caravans |
| Cost | $20 per vehicle per day |
| Restrictions | No watercraft with motors |
| Notes | Social dogs on leads welcome. No power available but toilets and showers are available on site. Kayaks and fishing welcome |
New Year Social Event – 12 January 2022
| Overview: | Details to be confirmed later in 2021 |
| Trip Leader: | TBA |
| Terrain: | TBA |
| Skill Level: | TBA |
| Meet: | TBA |
| Notes: | TBA |