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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Witchelina Nature Reserve – 19-27 September 2020
| Trip Leader | Barry & Jenny Anderson |
| Overview | Witchelina Nature Reserve is situated 50km north west of Lyndhurst. At 4200sq km in area, Witchelina boasts mountains, rangelands and desert landscapes that have spectacular geology and a rich biodiversity. The Nature Foundation SA is restoring and revitalising this former sheep property. We intend to travel along their three main tour routes, and camp in the campground below the shearers quarters and homestead. |
| Meet | 8am for 8:15 departure. Meet on roadside, 100m north of Caltex in Bolivar. |
| Distance | Approx 1500km. Fuel available on route. No fuel available in Witchelina. Terrain: basic |
| Accommodation | Suitable for swags/tents, camper trailers and off road campers. |
| Cost | Camping and track fees are to be pre-paid. Camp costs start from $5 per person/night. Track costs $70. No permits required |
| Restrictions | No pets |
| Notes | One night bush camping – going to Witchelina and two nights bush camp with very rough access on return. BYO all food and fuel for tracks. More Witchelina info at www.naturefoundation.org.au |
Black Cockatoo, via Naracoorte – 3-5 October 2020
| Overview | Social trip for the October long weekend Saturday night theme – to be advised |
| Trip Leader | Kerry & Maria |
| Meet | This is a 3 day trip but you can arrive and depart as suits, or travel via convoy to the camp – details to be advised |
| Distance | Approx 700km, return. |
| Accommodation | Suitable for swags/tents, camper trailers and caravans |
| Cost | Camping fees $25/night, payable on arrival. Additional cost $10 per vehicle to cover prizes. |
| Restrictions | Dogs on leads are welcome |
| Requirements | BYO all food & supplies. |
| Notes |
Adelaide Hills Social Gathering – Lunch at Verdun – 17 October 2020
| Overview | Social gathering & drive, ending with lunch at Stanley Bridge Tavern, Verdun at 1pm |
| Trip Leader | Gavin and Caroline S |
| Meet | Melba’s Chocolate Factory, Woodside at 10:30am. Departing for drive at 11:30am |
| Distance | Approx 30km plus return home |
| Cost | Your meal and drinks at lunch stop and any goodies you buy at Melba’s |
Adelaide 4WD Adventure Show/Boat & Fishing Show
| Overview | Please consider volunteering over this weekend to help our main stand at the show. The trip folder will be available at the August meeting. Please jot your name down if you can help. |
| Trip Leader | Peter P |
Christmas Social Weekend, Caurnamont (near Mannum) – 27-29 November 2020
| Trip Leader | Michele C and Maria D |
| Distance | Approx 100km from Adelaide |
| Meeting | Lakeside Camping Ground, 248 Craignook Road, Caurnamont |
| Accommodation | Easy access for caravans, camper trailers and tents |
| Cost | Camping fees $20/car/night, payable on arrival. |
| Notes | Dogs on leads welcome. BYO all food and supplies. Toilets and showers are on site. No power. Kayaks and fishing welcome. No watercraft with motors |
Club Social Night – 13 January 2021
Overview: Details to be confirmed closer to the date.
Victorian High Country – 14-27 March 2021
| Overview | This will be a base camp trip with daily excursions to the iconic tracks in the area. We plan to camp in Dargo, Knockwood (near Jamison) and Sheepyard Flat |
| Trip Leader | Trevor and Barbara B |
| Terrain | Very steep descents and ascents, tracks and dirt roads, river crossings |
| Skill Level | Intermediate or higher |
| Meeting | Bright, Victoria – to be confirmed closer to the event |
| Accommodation | Suitable for swags/tents, camper trailers and genuine off-road caravans |
| Cost | Most campsites free |
| Notes | No pets or firearms. Fire restrictions will be in place Maximum of 6 vehicles – vehicles must have low range and high clearance. If Victoria places restrictions on the number of people in a group, it will have to be last on, first off. |