TrackChat - Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club Inc.PO Box 5842, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Ph 6925 1368 Ph 6922 3868 Ph 6922 3703 Ph 6926 5818 Ph:6922 7119 “Relay for Life” Photo’s

Wagga Wagga 4WD Club Newsletter Page 1

ABOUT THE CLUB

The enthusiastic members of the Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club Inc. delight in wilderness experiences and adventure in the great outdoors. Members enjoy and care for the environment and have a positive approach to conservation which is promoted through education and setting good examples. The club encourages family activities as much as possible, with social events and regular trips to places of interest in the bush. The club is affiliated with the Recreational 4WD Clubs Association of NSW and ACT, and supports its code of ethics.

CLUB FEES: $55 for 2010/2011

(Financial year commences July 1st)

MEETINGS: Meetings are held at the RSL Club, Dobbs St, Wagga Wagga on the third Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. Visitors are welcome.

President: Secretary: Treasurer:

Editor: Training Officer:

Email: Web Site:

Mailing Address

Joe Nicholl Paul Kingdom Bill Boydell Sue Antill

Ian Johnson [email protected]

http://wagga4wdclub.weebly.com PO Box 5842, Wagga Wagga

NSW 2650

Ph 6925 1368 Ph 6922 3868 Ph 6922 3703 Ph 6926 5818 Ph:6922 7119

“Relay for Life” Photo’s

(look what you missed out on!!!!)

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday 15th March 2011 7.30pm RSL Club, Dobbs St Wagga Wagga NSW

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FEBRUARY 2011 MARCH 2011 15th – Club Meeting 7.30pm 19‐20 ‐ Craig’s Hut (Menz)

15th – Club Meeting 7.30pm 5th – Relay for Life (Antill) 20th – Quarry Day – Open to the Public

APRIL 2011 MAY 2011 19th – Club Meeting 7.30pm 7‐8th Track Clearing (Nicholl)

17th ‐ Club Meeting 7.30pm 22‐26th – Easter and Anzac Public Holidays April ‐ Simpson Desert (Nicholl)‐ 14 days approx 3rd ‐ Tumut Day trip (Kent)

JUNE 2011 JULY 2011

21st – Club Meeting 7.30pm

19th – Club Meeting 7.30pm 18th ‐ Aug ‐ Binns Track (Central Australia) (Menz)

NOTE: 1st Aug to 20th Aug Gibb River Road WA (Jeff Brill) See info sheet in this Newsletter

NOTE: August Driver Training See John Kent

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Club Equipment

The equipment listed below is the property of Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club and is available for use by financial members while on club trips.

All the equipment being taken, must be entered into the book provided for that purpose and then upon being returned please enter the date of the return and your signature.

Please return all equipment in a clean and serviceable condition, report any defects to the president.

1 BBQ with regulator, hose and bottle 2 Folding Plastic Tables 1 First Aid Kit 1 T3200 Electrophone UHF radio and Accessories 1 Brano 1,600 KG Hand winch & cable in Tyre 1 Bag of recovery equipment containing:

• 1 x Herc allot chain • 1 x snatch block • 1 x Tree Protector • 1 x Snatch Strap • 2 x rated bow shackles

12 High Visibility Safety Vests 2 Safety Glasses 2 Chainsaw Safety Chaps 1 Container of safety warning triangles 6 Small white – 1 red witches hats 2 Large club banners 2 Small Club Banners 1 Large Tarp and wall – poles, ropes, pegs 1 Large lunch box containing:

• Tea, sugar, coffee • BBQ tools • Serviettes • Cups, Etc, Etc, Etc suitable for Quarry Day and Cookouts & Activities

1 Toilet Equipment Comprising of: • 1 x Smart shade Toilet Shelter • 1 x Jimmy thunderbox with support board & plastic bag liners in green plastic bag • 1 x Jimmy Shovel • 1 x Carton of plastic liner bags for thunderbox • 1 x Clear container of toilet hygiene gear. It is the responsibility of any users that

toilet gear is returned in a clean condition. 1 Quarry Gate Key – enter details into special key register – MUST BE RETURNED THE

SAME DAY. 7 Gal steel posts

BOOKS Australian National 4WD Council Trainee Guides [Loan or Purchase] 1 Plan of Management for Kosciusko National Park 1 Vic 4WD Association Trip Leaders Guide 1 National 4WD Council Camping Guidelines 1 Driver Training Supplements and Question Banks

MAPS 17 Laminated Colour Livingstone Forest Special 17 Laminated B&W Livingstone Forest Special 5 Cabramurra 1:25,000 3 Sandwich Board Signs

Club equipment is for the use of all club members; therefore it is a condition that all items that have been borrowed are returned as soon as possible after the activity that it was used for. If members experience unforseen difficulties [Sickness or such] with promptly returning equipment please notify the president.

Drive Carefully


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If you have some favourite sites you think might be helpful for planning

future trips please let me know and I will add to the list.


Basic Summary Of Responses To Bull Bars Under Threat Survey

Feb 4, 2011 31,796 Responses (includes 5873 partial competitions) Vehicle Type

59.5% 4x4 Station Wagon 33.7% 4x4 Utility 3.7% Passenger Car 3.1% Other

Vehicle Usage Metro - 32.8% Regional - 29.3% Rural - 33.6% Remote - 16%

Bull Bar Fitted? 89.5% Respondents had a bull bar fitted.

Reasons For Fitting A Bull Bar 98.4% - Animal strikes 84.8% - Auxiliary lighting mounting 80% - Communication equipment mounting 58.5% - Winch mounting 50.9% - Other recovery 11.3% - Other (Due to large volume of responses, a significant amount of time will be required to analyse these).

Animal Strikes With Bull Bar Fitted 72.5% Had encountered animal strikes since fitting a bull bar 27.5% Had not Due to large volume of responses, a significant amount of time will be required to analyseThe sequantities and types of encounters.

Result Of Most Severe Animal Strike On Bull Bar Equipped Vehicles 54.7% Minor damage to bar, little/no vehicle damage 33% No damage to bull bar or vehicle 11.8% Major damage to bull bar, vehicle still drivable 0.5% Vehicle immobilisations 0.7% - Occupant Injuries

Time Of Day 45.1% Dusk 26.5% Night 14.6% Day 13.8% Dawn

Distance From Town With Vehicle Repair/Medical Facilities

42.4% 100-200kms 35.5% less than 100km 17.5% 250-500kms 4.6% 500km+ 99.6% of respondents believe the bull bar prevented significant vehicle damage 92.2% of respondents believe the bull bar prevented vehicle occupant injuries


Likelihood Of Respondent Swerving Or Taking Other Evasive Action If Bull Bar Had Not Been Fitted

48.4% Very likely 25.3% Likely 11.8% Unsure 9.6% Unlikely 4.9% Very unlikely

Animal Strikes On Vehicles Presently Fitted With A Bull Bar, Prior To Installation 67.6% Had not encountered animal strikes prior to fitment of bull bar 32.4% Had encountered animal strikes prior to fitment of bull bar

Animal Strikes On Vehicles Never Fitted With A Bull Bar 56.2% Had not encountered animal strikes 43.8% Had encountered animal strikes Due to large volume of responses, a significant amount of time will be required to analyse these quantities and types of encounters

Result Of Most Severe Animal Strike On Non Bull Bar Equipped Vehicles 46% Major damage to vehicle, but vehicle still drivable 29.2% Minor damage to vehicle 20.5% Vehicle immobilised 4.2% No damage to vehicle 20.4% Occupant injuries

Distance From Town With Vehicle Repair/Medical Facilities 49.3% Less than 100kms 35.8% 100-200kms 12% 250-500kms 2.8% More than 500kms

Time Spent Travelling In Remote Parts Of Australia For Recreational Purposes 31.8% 2-4 weeks 31.2% 1-3 months 18.1% 1-2 weeks 8.3% 3-6 months 5.5% Never

Effect On Travel Frequency If Bull Bar Could Not Be Fitted 67.3% Less likely to travel 21.3% No effect on travel frequency 11.4% Would not travel at all 96.7% of respondents believe their safety would be compromised if they were unable to fit a bull bar


Four Wheel Drive NSW & ACT, INC ABN: 51 879 448 402

PO Box 1371, Parramatta, NSW, 2124 Phone: 1800 646 630,

[email protected]

Dear member Clubs of Four Wheel Drive NSW and ACT Inc (The Association) I write to you to ask you to consider the following matters before the 26th February quarterly meeting. This is an important meeting and I urge you to ensure that your Club has its full entitlement of delegates registered, briefed on your wishes and in attendance at the meeting. Since becoming president in June 2010 I have been greatly concerned by the attitudes of a few member Clubs and their preoccupation with a "what's in it for me" attitude that demonstrates an unwillingness to work for the good of all Clubs to build a strong and healthy Association capable of effectively representing our members in these increasingly media driven and regulated times. Typically I hear and read in the forums comments similar to these;

"The Association should... ...maintain and increase the amount of state land available for recreational use.. ...stop all restrictions on vehicle modifications... ...get me discounts on stuff I need... ...do more (add your own here)...

My concern here is the attitude that clearly indicates the speakers do not consider themselves part of the Association except as a director of actions and a recipient of benefits. There is no acknowledgement that the speakers have any responsibility as an association member to contribute. I want to remind everyone that we are all the Association; that is you and me and our fellow 4WDers. The Association is not some anonymous entity that works in isolation. We are an organisation of volunteers so we can all contribute something no matter how small to support our cause of maintaining our access and staving off unnecessarily restrictive regulations. I urge you all to look at what is needed and decide what you can do no matter how small. If we all do a little we can achieve a great deal. The important thing is to offer and then do. See the list of needs below. I believe if we 4WDers are not strongly represented in every state and nationally, 4WDriving as we know it will cease to exist – why? 4wdrivers do not yet have a fully, effective unified voice to government and industry and other groups who would deprive us of our rights. Until now we have been marginalised. Commercial organisations with vested interests in selling items cannot truly represent users but we can partner with them effectively to achieve common aims and earn their respect for our considered opinions. This Association, along with the other states and national council, is facing up to the realities of this politically and media driven world. We are forming partnerships, political and commercial and we are doing this gradually and carefully to ensure we get it right. We need your support, advice and especially your help in this. Help includes constructive criticism but not criticism offering no positive suggestions on better processes. Be part of the solution not part of the problem and a cause of delay to our efforts to move on. The biggest single issue as far as I am concerned is communication. The misinformation going around about the state of the Association, the show and Association Executive is undermining the Association. This stems from the desire of some to focus only on the negatives (2 out of 7 show objectives) and to ignore the positives, rather than learning from mistakes, ensuring they can't recur and working for the good of all. I urge you all to actually read the documents presented at the November meeting (available on the website). The fact that I am asked questions already answered and detailed on the website demonstrates


clearly why there is so much misinformation circulating. I initiated the Show Audit review to provide a very clear picture of what did and did not work, along with some options for the future. It highlighted the need to overhaul Association management structures. At the November quarterly delegates approved two key actions arising from the review:

1. Prepare recommendations for restructuring the management of the Association

2. Prepare a report examining the options around proceeding or not with another show.

1. Restructure Note that the first action is to look at the restructuring of the Association. This is the real issue for us; not raking over our failure in 2 out of 7 show objectives now that the lessons are clear. I'm concerned we don't have elections but accept anyone who volunteers. The lack of nominations for executive and sub‐committee positions says the Association is not healthy and dynamic. The lack of clear job descriptions may have prevented some from stepping up but draft duty statements in the accompanying document may provide information enough to generate nominees. I believe we should recruit talented individuals and want to see nominees demonstrate their credentials rather than us accepting the first or only nominee. To achieve action 1 the Executive, believe it is necessary to have four sub‐committees as outlined in the accompanying document. I also believe the Past president should remain on committee for 12 months to help pass on knowledge. Please read the recommendations and vote at the February meeting. I don’t believe that this Association has survived for this long by being led only from the top. The Clubs own the Association and it should be led by the Clubs from the bottom. The Clubs say this is what they want to happen, delegates go to meetings, vote on it and then executive and committees implement those actions or policies. However if Clubs do not step up the Executive must lead and that is what it has been doing. If you don't like it change it at the quarterly meeting. Clubs have always had that power. We, as an Association, have a lot on our plate and not a lot of money or time to give members political impact. If you look at the Green movement 25 years ago, they didn’t count. Now they're a major political force. Look at some of their lessons learned and take on those relevant. I'm not saying become a political party but learn from the Green's success. This Association cannot continue with an executive of only 5 and all the current negativity and apathy. If we can't get a full executive and committee then we will wind down what we provide for Clubs. Remember we are volunteers. I have literally put my money where my mouth is and like the rest of the current executive committee am working very hard. Despite our belief in the Association we cannot sustain this workload. To revitalise this Association we need a full executive with full and representative sub‐committees. In 4500 subscribed members we should be able to find people to fill these vacancies. Of the present 5 executive committee members only one lives in Sydney and has the dual role of Membership Secretary and State Insurance Officer. We need more representatives from the largest Club membership base, Sydney. We need the following positions filled; • Treasurer with at least bookkeeping skills and BAS ability • Vice President from the Sydney region prepared to coordinate regional committees • Minute secretary with shorthand for quarterly meetings and AGMs • Sub‐committee members for the 4 sub committees (see accompanying restructure document) • Regional committees Sydney is too big for one region and could be four; easier to manage • A public Relations officer someone skilled in media and drafting press releases


We also need the following skills: • Painter to paint the proposed storage container for the Training Centre • Sign writer to put the signs on the container and promote our Training Centre • Welder/sheet metal worker to help build our training centre class room • Purchasing skills/contacts to find a container and equipment at the right price • Driver trainers to be trained to meet Club needs • Trip leaders to be trained to meet Club needs • Researchers to assist in research issues and preparing key statistics • IT knowledge manager to assist in determining strategic directions & correct technology 2. Future Show Options I am not committed to a show in 2011 or at any future point unless it can be done safely by the Association. However we must consider these facts put before the presidents in September 2010. If we do not proceed with a show we will lose:

• our investment • our PR leverage • our Public engagement mechanism • industry credibility and partnerships • a key recruitment activity

If we go forward it must be at no or minimal financial risk to the Association. To achieve this we could:

• sell the show • sell the management rights to the show but retain the name and/or a percentage • partner with other organisation (s) • sell shares and launch a new venture with interested parties possibly member Clubs • postpone another show until 2012 when we may have lost our capital and or market I will have a detailed report for the February meeting so I urge you to attend with an open mind.

Other Initiatives in Development

• 4WD NSW & ACT Training Centre • Policy on nominees representing the Association on land management advisory committees • Policy on DTU currency (VTAB requirement) • Members discount card in conjunction with 4WD Victoria • Media response training for regional chairs and club presidents • Iconic tracks of NSW program • Continuing lobbying on VSI50 (No it is definitely not dead)

Finally I have been accused of being too hot headed and emotional. I prefer to think of it as enthusiasm and drive but you will have to make up your own mind. The best way to do that is to attend meetings and see for yourself. We need enthusiasm more than we need political correctness. I look forward to working with you to revitalise and develop this Association into a great and dynamic organisation. It will take time and effort but I believe it is worthwhile. Peter Fenwick President February 2011









Wagga Wagga 4WD Club Inc.

Family Activity Day Sunday 20 March 2011 DRAFT PROGRAM

8.30 Set up

9.30 Registration, Coffee on arrival for visitors

Concurrent demos (depending on visitor numbers). Visitors can choose which demo to attend. Note each demo to commence with a safety briefing.

10 Demo: Vehicle recovery using

snatch strap

Demo: Hill climbing – reading terrain, choosing

line, gear, momentum

Demo: Stall recovery with manual and

automatic vehicles

Demo: Vehicle recovery using a power winch and

hand winch

Demo: Vehicle set up and preparation

for trips

10.45 Demo: Vehicle set up and preparation

for trips

Demo: Vehicle recovery using

snatch strap




automatic vehicles


hand winch

11.30 Demo: Vehicle

recovery using a power winch and

hand winch


for trips


snatch strap




automatic vehicles

12.15 Lunch, raffle draw, Show and tell – inspection of vehicles and equipment, Club information

1.00 Demo: Stall

recovery with manual and

automatic vehicles


hand winch


for trips


snatch strap



1.45




automatic vehicles


hand winch


for trips


snatch strap

2.30 Self drive track Hill stall recovery practice

Novice driver practice under

supervision

Advanced driver practice under supervision

3.30 Informal driver practice

4.15 Pack up


Family Activity Day Sunday 20 March 2011 RESPONSIBILITIES

Volunteers required please

Demonstrations Commentator Others/Drivers/Helpers

• Snatch strap demo John Kent • Hill climbing demo Ian Johnson • Vehicle setup & prep demo Peter van Wel • Winching Clancy • Hill stall recovery demo George Cameron

Other activities Workers

• Prepare site – Saturday pm • Set up drive tracks (novice +

advanced) – Saturday pm

• Set up self drive bush track George Cameron, John Kent • Set up tarp etc 8 am Sunday • Gate – welcome, registration • Parking • Coffee, Tea. Cold water – all

day, Cook BBQ lunch Ladies

• Collect and set up toilet Gary Frater • Signs; Tarp & tables; Rubbish

bin; First aid; Steel posts, Bunting

• Collect BBQ trailer • Food purchases • Prizes Kent (lucky gate prize) • Club Info stand Kent (some) • PA system Kent • Group minders


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Wagga Wagga 4WD Club Basic Four Wheel Driving Course - 2011

Introduction: 1. This training program is restricted to financial members of the Wagga Wagga 4WD Club Inc.

2. The aim of the program is to provide Club members with the opportunity to acquire, in a co-ordinated and structured way, those basic skills which will enhance the enjoyment and safety of 4WDriving.

3. The training is based on the nationally accredited 4WD driver training program of The Australian National Four Wheel Drive Council (Four Wheel Drive Australia).

4. There is no compulsion for members to undertake the training, and there is no requirement for those who undertake the training to be assessed.

5. Training is co-ordinated by the Club Training Co-ordinator and delivered by a training team made up of experienced Club members appointed by the Club Executive.

6. To undertake the training, participants must:

a. be financial Club members, complete the “Application for Training” form, and pay the set fees which will be reviewed annually.

b. prior to the course, have access to the training manuals. c. have access to a 4WD vehicle, basic recovery gear (snatch strap, rated shackles, shovel) and tool kit,

including ground sheet, vehicle jack and wheel chocks.

7. On successfully completing the training course, participants will be awarded a Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club Training Certificate.

8. Expressions of interest for the training and course fees are to be received by the Club Training Co-ordinator. Numbers will be restricted to a maximum of 10 persons per course to allow individual attention.

Course structure Day 1: (half day) • Pre-course study (Environmental module)

• Theory workshop - 4 hours (drive and recover a 4WD)

Day 2: (full day) • Field practical at the Quarry

Fees includes: Club Certificate; training resources and any other expenses: $40

What you will need to undertake the training

• access to 4WD vehicle,

• basic tool kit

• vehicle jack + base plate for soft ground

• groundsheet

• wheel chocks

• basic recovery gear

• snatch strap + bag etc for airbrake

• 2 suitably rated D shackles

• shovel

• gloves

• blind for radiator for creek crossings

• suitable recovery points front and rear on vehicle

• UHF radio

• training manuals

• refreshments and lunch for field prac day

• first aid kit

• suitable clothing and foot wear

• chair for field prac day

• vehicle operating manual

• name tag

Club gear required Toilet; Tarp/shelter; First aid kit; Camera; Permissions – insurance, quarry; Club recovery gear


Application for Training

Please print legibly

Name for Certificate:

Contact address:

Telephone:

Fax:

Email:

Please accept my payment of $ .................... by cash [ ] cheque [ ]

I am a financial member of the Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club Inc. yes [ ] no [ ] I estimate my level of 4WDriving experience is:

Novice [ ] Reasonable [ ] Good [ ] Very good [ ] I understand that four wheel driving involves risks which may result in personal injury or vehicle damage. I accept these risks and will not hold the Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club or the trainers liable for such injury or damage.

Signed: ............................................................. Date: ...................................

Return this form to Training Co-ordinator or “All Things Off Road”


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TRIP INFORMATION SHEET Destination: Tumut, Batlow, Tumbarumba area Trip leader: John Kent Ph: 69 224814; 0419 691218 Date: Sunday April 3 Departure time: 8 am Departure point: Forest Hill – opposite RAAF base Vehicle numbers: Maximum: 20 Minimum: 1 Trip description:

Plan A – Tumut, Wereboldera mountain, Blowering Dam, Snubba, Boundary Road, Buddong Falls, Paddy River Dam, Tumbarumba. I have not travelled these tracks for a number of years and after the rain I have no idea what condition the tracks are in. I guess we will find out. If you know, please let me know. Plan B will be whatever we decide if we have to when we get there.

Trip grading: If wet: 4 If dry: 3 - I hope Camp?

no If yes: Number of nights: Location:

Suited to camper trailer? n/a Full time driving? Yes Fuel required: Full tank Personal gear required:

Food and refreshment. Walking shoes. Chain saw if you have one Recover gear.

Club gear required:

Other comments:

Capable vehicle with good clearance and tyres will be needed. There are some steep hills.

TRIP GRADING: (Conditions may change during the trip)

1. Very easy with little if any 4WDriving. Usually a scenic tour.

2. Easy 4WD trip. Winching and/or towing unlikely.

3. Medium 4WD trip. Requires a capable vehicle, cautious driving and basic 4WDriving skills. Winching should not be required.

4. Moderately difficult with some winching and/or towing a possibility. Good 4WDriving skills and a capable vehicle required.

5. Extremely difficult, Participants must be experienced at travelling over difficult terrain. Winching and/or towing highly likely.

NOTES:

1. Intending participants must inform the trip leader by the Wednesday before departure.

2. All vehicles to carry basic recovery equipment and have recovery points front and rear.

3. Trip rules are to be followed.

4. Because of the nature of activities undertaken, there is always the possibility of personal injury or vehicle damage. All participants have a responsibility to maintain safety at all times.

Responsibility of a vehicle driver: It shall be the sole responsibility of each vehicle driver to decide whether or not to start or continue to participate in the trip. It is recommended that advice is sough


Trip Information Sheet (Track Clearing) Trip Leader- Joe & Donna Nicholl Phone: 02 6925 1368 or 0407 931 141

Date- 7th and 8th May

Departure Time and point:- Vehicle Numbers Max 10 Min Use Trip Description

Track Clearing in Closed area with Glenn from the National park. Unsure of the what tracks as yet will know closer to time. All Participants will need to fill in some forms prior the trip.

Trip Grading: [See Below] If wet If wet venue may be changed If Dry Camping- Yes Suited for Camper Trailers- Full time driving- Yes Fuel required- Fuel available at big town on way. Club gear required- First Aid Kit Personal Equipment- UHF, 1st Aid kit, recovery equipment, chair and cold weather clothing.

Camping Gear, extra food & water in case we get rained in. Comments- No Fresh Fruit or Veggies can be taken, into SA TRIP GRADING: (Conditions may change during the trip)


2. 2 Easy 4WD trip. Winching and/or towing unlikely.

3. 3 Medium 4WD trip. Requires a capable vehicle, cautious driving and basic 4WDriving skills. Winching should not be required.

4. 3 Moderately difficult with some winching and/or towing a possibility. Good 4WDriving skills and a capable vehicle required.


NOTES: 6. Intending participants must inform the trip leader by the Wednesday before departure.




10. Responsibility of a vehicle driver: It shall be the sole responsibility of each vehicle driver to decide whether or not to start or continue to participate in the trip. It is recommended that advice is sought from the trip leader


EMAIL Correspondence from: On All 4's President From: [email protected] Subject: Opposite Lock Challenge June 2011. Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 20:51:02 +1100 Dear Club The Opposite Lock Challenge (Formally Black Rat Challenge) will be held on the 11th,12th & 13th of June 2011 at Hill End Rd Avisford via Mudgee. This challenge as always will cater for the dead set standard fourby to the highly modified. There will be 4 x classes. The On All 4's 4wd Club has had many requests from Clubs in the NSW/ACT association to host this Challenge once again. This event brings back the fun & is family orientated which has been missing since the NSW/ACT Jamboree back in 2007, which once again the On All 4's 4wd Club hosted. The event is a little smaller than a Jamboree but is as much fun with heaps of driving. As usual there will be no long line ups to drive a track. There will be 8 stages all running at the same time. You can complete any stage any day in any order you want. It's your decision. The idea of the weekend is to have a fun & relaxing time without any pressure. There will be limited spots available so be quick & send your entries ASAP to confirm your spot. There will be food, drinks, t-shirts, toilets & showers available. If any club is interested please contact Corey Killelea via email at [email protected] Looking forward to hearing from you Thank you for your time Corey Killelea On All 4's President


Trip Information Sheet (Simpson Desert) Trip Leader- Joe & Donna Nicholl Phone: 02 6925 1368 or 0407 931 141

Date- April 2011

Departure Time and point:- Vehicle Numbers Max 10 Min Use Trip Description

Oodnadatta - Simpson Desert – Birdsville Track

More information later

Trip Grading: [See Below] If wet 4 If wet venue may be changed If Dry 3 Camping- Yes Suited for Camper Trailers- Full time driving- Yes Fuel required- Fuel available at big town on way. Club gear required- First Aid Kit Personal Equipment- UHF, 1st Aid kit, recovery equipment, chair and cold weather clothing.

Camping Gear, extra food & water in case we get rained in Comments-

No Fresh Fruit or Veggies can be taken, into SA TRIP GRADING: (Conditions may change during the trip)


2. 2 Easy 4WD trip. Winching and/or towing unlikely.

3. 3 Medium 4WD trip. Requires a capable vehicle, cautious driving and basic 4WDriving skills. Winching should not be required.

4. 3 Moderately difficult with some winching and/or towing a possibility. Good 4WDriving skills and a capable vehicle required.


NOTES: 6. Intending participants must inform the trip leader by the Wednesday before departure.






TRIP INFORMATION SHEET

BINNS TRACK – Central Australia Destination: Binns Track – Mt Dare Station (SA) to Timber Creek (NT)

Trip Leader: Barry and Raylene Menz Phone: 02 69479937

Date: Monday18th July to August 2011 (3 to 4 weeks).

Departure Time: 8:00 am Departure point: Jubilee Park – Red Hill Road

Vehicle numbers: Maximum unlimited Minimum: One

Trip description: Wagga to Mt Dare Station via Port Augusta and Coober Pedy (4 days). Track runs north from Mt Dare to Alice Springs, west to Ruby Gap Nature Park, north to Davenport National Park, Stuart Hwy – Devils Marbles, north to Dunmarra then west along the Buchanan Hwy and into Gregory National Park, north to Timber Creek (10 - 12 days approx).Return to Wagga from Katherine (7 days). This trip is a combination of track conditions, some highway driving, unsealed roads and station tracks. Experienced 4 x 4 drivers are required for this trip with very well maintained vehicle and camper trailer (if applicable) with high clearance and good tyres. It is essential to be self sufficient as some of the areas are quite remote and can be challenging for vehicles and drivers. No Fresh Fruit or Veggies can be taken, into SA, please check the Quarantine Lists for the states you

are entering. Trip grading: If wet - 4 If dry - 2 Camp: Yes If Yes number of nights - Numerous Location: Caravan parks and remote bush camping Suited to camper trailer? Yes Full time driving: Yes Fuel required: To be sorted Personal gear required: UHF radio, 1st Aid Kit, camping gear, sense of humour and adventure. Club gear required: First Aid Kit. Other comments: We need to sort out the time it takes for the trip after expressions of interests as the trip leaders are taking four weeks break. TRIP GRADING: (Conditions may change during the trip)

1. Very easy with little if any 4WDriving. Usually a scenic tour. 2. 2 Easy 4WD trip. Winching and/or towing unlikely. 3. 3 Medium 4WD trip. Requires a capable vehicle, cautious driving and basic 4WDriving skills. Winching should

not be required. 4. 3 Moderately difficult with some winching and/or towing a possibility. Good 4WDriving skills and a capable

vehicle required. 5. Extremely difficult, Participants must be experienced at travelling over difficult terrain. Winching and/or towing

highly likely. NOTES:

6. Intending participants must inform the trip leader by the Wednesday before departure. 7. All vehicles to carry basic recovery equipment and have recovery points front and rear. 8. Trip rules are to be followed. 9. Because of the nature of activities undertaken, there is always the possibility of personal injury or vehicle

damage. All participants have a responsibility to maintain safety at all times. 10. Responsibility of a vehicle driver: It shall be the sole responsibility of each vehicle driver to decide whether or

not to start or continue to participate in the trip. It is recommended that advice is sought from the trip leader


TRIP INFORMAITON SHEET

Gibb River Road, WA.

Trip Leader- Jeff and Helen Brill Phone 69331384

Date- 01/08/2011 – 20/08/2011

Departure Time and point- Timber Ck, Victoria Hwy, NT Vehicle Numbers Max 5 Min 1(us) Trip Description - This trip is the Gibb River Road including Mitchell River Falls in the Kimberley WA. We will be travelling with Barry and Raylene Menze on the Binn Track that ends at Timber Creek. From here the Menzes go east and we go west and will visit Keep River NP on the NW/WA boarder. We hope to leave Kununurra about the 5/08/2011 depending the date we finish the Binn Track. On finishing the Gibb River RD Helen and I will head to Broome and Cape Leveque, then Marble Bar, Newman and Perth. We will spend 2 weeks in the Southwest before heading back to Wagga Wagga by the 30 September 2011. Anyone wishing to join us for the Gibb River Road section of the trip is most welcome. Please Note…. I am not a tour guide. You must research the trip and decide what you want to see and do. You must carry all the maps that are necessary and know were you are at all times as you will be leading from time to time. Trip Grading: [See Below) Dry 1 Wet 4 Suited for Camper Trailers. Yes Full time driving- No Fuel required- Full Tank Club gear required- Nil. Personal Equipment- UHF, 1st Aid kit, recovery equipment. The usual spare belts, filters Etc. Comments- Times and dates need to be flexible TRIP GRADING: (Conditions may change during the trip)

1. Very easy with little if any 4WDriving. Usually a scenic tour. 2. 2 Easy 4WD trip. Winching and/or towing unlikely. 3. 3 Medium 4WD trip. Requires a capable vehicle, cautious driving and basic 4WDriving

skills. Winching should not be required. 4. 3 Moderately difficult with some winching and/or towing a possibility. Good 4WDriving skills

and a capable vehicle required. 5. Extremely difficult, Participants must be experienced at travelling over difficult terrain.

Winching and/or towing highly likely. NOTES:

6. Intending participants must inform the trip leader by the Wednesday before departure. 7. All vehicles to carry basic recovery equipment and have recovery points front and rear. 8. Trip rules are to be followed. 9. Because of the nature of activities undertaken, there is always the possibility of personal

injury or vehicle damage. All participants have a responsibility to maintain safety at all times.



Craig’s Hut Trip Report Feb 19th & 20th 2010.

(Report to come in April)


Team members for this year’s event: Sue & Ken Antill

Aimee Antill & Jackson 2 Renee Antill & Alice 5 & Jarryd 3

Carolyn & Tony Driscoll Bill & Fay Boydell Helen & Jeff Brill

Bec Driscoll & Mary‐Kate 7 & Sam 8 Michael O’Reilly

Jenny & Paul Kingdom Brendan Kingdom

Thanks to those few who helped support this local event. Just by

sponsoring and selling raffle tickets we raised $2200.00 and we aren’t finished yet. Raffle tickets are available for sale or if you can take a

book to sell it would be appreciated. We all had fun and we have voted to do this again next year. Now we know what is expected of us we will start earlier and hopefully have more people to help out on the

roster for walking. Here is a few of the pictures from the night so you can see the fun we

had.




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