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.
Minlaton – 11-14 March 2022
| Trip Leader | Barbara B |
| Terrain | Sand on beach run |
| Skill Level | Basic |
| Meeting | Minlaton Caravan Park, Saturday 11:59am |
| Accommodation | Minlaton Caravan Park (ph) 08 8853 2435 |
| Notes | Book your own site at the Caravan Park (They know we are coming) Dogs on lead at all times Planned beach run on the Sunday (Bring shovel,. sand boards and recovery (snatch) straps) Only 15 minutes to either side of the Peninsula Email tripsofficer@overland4wd.com if you wish to be added to this trip |
Ngarkat Working Bee – 26-27 March 2022
| Trip Leader | Maria D |
| Terrain | Sandy tracks; mud (if wet) |
| Skill Level | Basic |
| Meeting | Ngarkat Conservation Park, approx 200km SE of Adelaide |
| Accommodation | Tent/swag, camper trailer and caravan. Camping: Camper trailers and caravans can be accommodated. The Pine hut Soak campground has one long drop toilet, but you need to bring everything else (water food, shelter). Please note that the working bee dates will still be in fire danger season so the ‘campfire’ will need to be artificial (a gas stove will be OK) |
| Notes | BYO food, water and shelter. Bring high visibility vests or clothing & possibly share them with your fellow workers Long drops provided at selected campgrounds. Work will be undertaken generally on a section of the Ngarkat CP Border Track, as organised by DEWNR, who will also provide materials and specialist tools for the work. Handheld and in the car UHF radios will be useful. Tools Post hole digging tools, pruners, loppers, bow saw, handsaw, shovel, rake, hand tools, battery powered electric drill / angle grinder with a range of drill sizes and spade bits. UHF In car and handheld UHF radios will be useful; Channel 16 will be used initially. Personal Working gloves and footwear, drinking water, sun protection (hat, long sleeves, long pants, sunscreen). |
Bridle Track – 22-25 April 2022
| Trip Leader | Julie G and Barbara B |
| Meeting | Murray Town Caravan Park |
| Cost | Caravan park fees are $10 a night unpowered site – book your own |
| Accommodation | Caravans, tents, campers |
| Skill level | Bitumen/dirt roads |
| BYO | Everything – be self-sufficient – Food, fuel, wood |
| Notes | No firearms/chainsaws. Fuel can be bought at Pt Pirie, Melrose If you need power please contact Julie |
Lawn Bowls, Social Event – May 1 2022
| Overview | Social Bowls with lunch at Para Hills Bowling Club |
| Trip Leader | Julie G |
| Meeting | Para Hills Bowling Club – 390 Bridge Road, Para Hills |
| Time | Commencing 12:30pm with a sausage sizzle (GF) – drinks available at members prices from the club room bar – cash or card acceptable |
| Cost | A total cost of $12.00 per person (includes sausage sizzle and use of bowling green) Payment to be made on the day – cash please |
| BYO | Plates and cutlery |
Witchelina – 14-21 May 2022 (Saturday to Saturday)
| Overview | Witchelina is a former pastoral property that comprises a magnificent outback expanse extending from Lake Torrens in the south to Marree in the north. |
| Trip Leader | Trevor and Barbara B |
| Meeting | TBA |
| Cost | Camping Fees – $15 per person per night at Witchelina ($60 per person) Fees to drive – $80 for the 3 days driving Camping and driving fees must be pre-paid through the club |
| Accommodation | Swag, tent, camper trailer, off-road caravan. Must be completely self-sufficient. Long drop toilet, showers (extra cost) available at Witchelina Other accommodation available but it is expensive and will have to be personally arranged. |
| Notes | Attendees are welcome to drive directly to Adelaide on Thursday Must be self-sufficient – BYO food, water. See magazine for more details |
Bi-annual Club Fishing trip (Coffin Bay Fishing Trip Sunday) – 22-27 May 2022
| Trip Leader | Grant R |
| Terrain | Sandy Tracks; Beach terrain |
| Meeting | Coffin Bay Caravan Park on the Sunday at a time to be advised |
| Cost | Camp Fees are $13 per vehicle per night plus a park entry fee of $12 |
| Skill Level | Basic, intermediate |
| Accommodation | Tent, swag |
| Notes | We will then make our way 56km to the Pool Campground which will involve some beach driving. All vehicles must have a complete set of beach recovery equipment. Sand recovery boards should be included. The beach drive can be tricky so caravans must not be taken. Trailers tents and swags will be the go. The pool camp site has toilets but other than that you have to be self-sufficient. As this is a national park pets, firearms and collection of firewood is banned. Please take some firewood. Booking is online – it would be good if a camping coordinator volunteered because that way we can use the multi-vehicle camp sites so that we can all be together. |
Peake – Training & Social Weekend – 28-29 May 2022
| Trip Leader | Jim C |
| Terrain | Sandy tracks |
| Skill Level | Basic |
| Meeting | Meet at the Peake Post Office at 9am on Saturday. If arriving Friday, please get there before 6pm. No entry after this time. |
| Accommodation | Tent/Swag, Camper trailer and Caravan |
| Cost | $25 per day per vehicle – track fee. pay on the day to Jim or Michele Camping free |
| Fuel | No fuel available at Peake. Please fill up at Tailem Bend |
| Notes | BYO food, water and shelter. Long drops available. Bring recovery gear and tyre inflation equipment; training books if you have them. Dogs on leads are welcome. Please bring some wood for the shared fire. It can get cold at night. |
Holowiliena Station, north of Cradock – 10-13 June 2022
| Trip Leader | Julie G & Nigel C |
| Terrain | Station tracks and dirt roads; bitumen Gutter crossings require high clearance vehicles |
| Meeting | Meet at campground on Friday afternoon, 10 June 2022 |
| Accommodation | Tent/Swag, Camper Trailer and Caravan |
| Cost | $195 per vehicle based on 2 adults; Single $160 Includes 3 nights camping; 2 x 4WD tracks (not difficult) and 2 hour history tour, including morning tea Blacksmith forged items for sale – cash only |
| Fuel | Orroroo or Jamestown for reliable fuel supplies. No fuel available on the property. |
| Restrictions | Dogs on leads TBC. No chainsaws or firearms. |
| Notes | BYO food, water, amenities and shelter. No toilets on site. MUST BE SELF SUFFICIENT Bring second spare wheel/tyre if possible Please bring some wood for the fire |
Argadells, Flinders Ranges – 30 September – 3 October 2022
| Trip Leader | Iain B and Maria D |
| Terrain | Steep, rocky tracks |
| Skill Level | Basic; intermediate |
| Distance | Approx 800km return |
| Meeting | Friday – Cockroach campsite, Argadells |
| Accommodation | Tent/swag, Camper Trailer and Caravan |
| Cost | Camping fee: $45 per person Track costs: $50 per vehicle Deposit of $15 per person required |
| Fuel | Orroroo or Jamestown for reliable field supplies. No fuel available on the property |
| Restrictions | No firearms, generators, motorbikes or pets. No collection of firewood at campground. |
| Notes | BYO food, water, amenities, recovery gear. Please bring some wood for the fire. |
Sunday Drive Southern Adventure – Date TBA
| Overview | Points of interest Happy Valley reservoir, Clarendon Bakery, Mount Bold reservoir, Macclesfield, Prospect Hill, Mount Magnificent, McLaren Vale, Menz Fruchocs McLaren Vale |
| Trip Leader | Les & Eileen B |
| Terrain | Road travelled bitumen, gravel roads, windy roads and tracks (easy) |
| Meeting | Victoria Hotel Car Park O’Halloran Hill |
| Time | 9:00am for a 9:30am departure |
| Cost | Own petrol/purchase lunch from bakery if you choose |
| Accommodation | Day drive no accommodation. Close to suburbs: total trip 130-140 kms from carpark to McLaren Vale |
| Notes | Bring lunch or purchase from bakery, chairs. Toilets Clarendon, Mt Bold, Macclesfield, Prospect Hill McLaren Flat. |