Leader:
Trevor Press
Plans may change at anytime due to weather / road closures. Note that most roads are closed at present due to flooding – but expecting them to be open by April. A lot of gravel / dirt road travel, but also some sealed sections.
Meet at Capertee, then head north via Mendooran, Walgett, visit Brewarrina’s ancient fish traps, historic Bourke, Tilpa Pub, Wilcannia, Menindee Lakes, Kinchega NP and historic shearing shed, Pooncarie, Mungo NP (2 nights), Willandra National Park, Lake Cargelligo, head back via Parks.
Camping at a combination of free camps, National Parks and some homesteads (fees will apply to some)
Basic Recovery gearUHF radio Front & rear tow points All Terrain Tyres in good condition as a MINIMUM
No pets
Monthly Meeting at Club Belrose.
Guest speaker: TBA
Leaders:
Malcolm James and Doug Stewart
Meet Central NSW and drive to Sturt NP. Then via Tibooburra to Camerons Corner and on to Arkaroola. Explore local area.
Via Irish Well to Chambers Gorge and on to Warraweena Station. Drive Station Tracks.
Via The Copper Track to Moolooloo, explore locality.
Drive main gorges in Flinders and to Bunyeroo for walks and local drives.
To Willow Springs to drive Skytrek Loop and then to Caernarvon Loop. Back via Martins Well to Yunta. Finish at Broken Hill. There will be opportunities for rest days, choices of activities. Many driving days are quite short. Includes some of the best scenery in the Flinders Ranges.
Fuel Range 600kms
Remote Camping. Limited resupply options for food and water.
The Copper Track is currently not suitable for trailers but an alternative route may be available although this is to be confirmed.
Tanja Muller
0411 115 272
Sunny Corner to Diggings Campground via Pinnacle FT. Camping at the Diggings Saturday night. Sunday drive to ZigZag railway via Beecroft FT
GIRLS ONLY! No male passengers and no male kids! No male dogs and no males in wigs either!
Book the Diggings Camp Ground for Saturday 16th May
Sunny Corner Recreation Reserve, 9:30am GPS coordinates or 33.38760, 149.89237
Camp on the Bridle Track Saturday night
An evening visit to the new Hill End Micro-Brewery
Breakfast in Hill End Sunday morning
Drive along the Turon River to Sofala
Continue to Capertee
For the adventurous, a stop in Portland to visit the new Zig Zag Brewery
Basic Recovery gear UHF radio Pets allowed
A club Satphone and defibrillator are available for use on trips. Please check with the president@awdc.com.au for booking information.
Open for those who need initial driver induction or those who would like a refresher.
The theory night will be held at the driver trainer's house. This starts at 7.30 pm sharp, and finishes around 10.30 pm.
Please book your driver induction place by selecting the practical weekend in the calendar and using the link provided there. Any difficulties contact
Email: drivertraining@awdc.com.au
Phone: 0416 769 634 Steve Cox
*Please note there is a minimum of 6 vehicles required to run the training session*
What:
AWDC driver induction weekend for new members.
The theory session must be completed before attending the practical session. You will be automatically enrolled into the theory session on a Tuesday prior.
This practical weekend session involves bush camping on the Saturday night. The theory session will cover equipment requirements.
Existing members wishing to participate should contact Steve Cox directly.
email: drivertraining@awdc.com.au
*Please note there is a minimum of 6 vehicles required to run the induction session and a maximum of 8 (not incl trainers).*
If this session is full please consult the calendar to find the next available practical weekend.
This will have been discussed at the theory session.
Basic Recovery gearUHF radio Front & rear tow points No pets
Brian Sommerville & Stuart Millburn
Open Day at Berrima Diesel from 10:30. BBQ Lunch courtesy of Berrima DieselWrap up around 2pm
For those partners not interested in "all things diesel", Kim and Kirsten are organising a wandering day around Berrima & Bowral, shopping, cafes and markets.
Camping, for those that wish to extend their stay, camping is available at Berrima River Reserve, limited spots, more info and bookings here. Or Sutton Forest Inn, free but best to book. Bookings up to you, more alternatives here
Optional dinner at Sutton Forest Inn. Will make a group booking but must know numbers, so if you're attending, please indicate on the registration form.
Sunday, optional mystery tour of the area, waterfalls, reserves etc, lead by Stuart and Kim Millburn. Meet somewhere 10am Sunday,
Registrations close Sunday 17th so we can confirm numbers
Mark Sieler
Basic Recovery gear
UHF radio (vehicle mounted).
Warm clothes and camping gear
Recovery gear , including front & rear recovery points, max tracks, straps etc
All-terrain or mud terrain tyres that are in good condition.
Ride Zigzag Railway and camp at Lake Wallace
Date
30th - 31st May 2026
Time
Saturday morning set up camp unless you can get there Friday afternoon, as we will do.
Venue
Meeting place
At camp site, look for us
Cost
Camping is free so may be busy Zig Zag Railway cost below
Max attendees
What to bring
Everything you need to camp at Lake Wallace Warm clothes as it could be very cold Maybe canoe etc or costumes if you want to play in the lake Sealed in shoes.
Full details
The plan is to camp and relax on Saturday then pack up Sunday slowly and drive 30 minutes back to Zig Zag to do the train trip on our way home
Wallerawang has an amazing new coffee shop to visit on Saturday or have a look around Lithgow, or go for a swim!!!!
ZIG ZAG RAILWAY MUST BE PREBOOKED AND PAID FOR BY YOU.
https://zigzagrailway.com.au/
If you want to travel together, we are booking Sunday 31st May 11.30am Clarence to Bottom Point 90 min round trip A $46.50, Concession $41.50, Child $30, Family $140 There is a café on site for Morning tea or Lunch purchases on Sunday
Registration
On AWDC website please so I know who has arrived or is lost
SC Coordinator
Social Committee
Event Leader
Sandra Parkin 0416 245 928
Trip Leader: Dave Knight and Ricky Morales Mob: 0418 744 200
The club is manning the Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings Belrose
We will be sending the proceeds to our club charity, Spoke to a Bloke
The event will also be attempting to find new members.
We will need to cover 3 shifts of at least 5 helpers please come along.
There are three shifts that need to be covered. Please indicate your preference when registering.
Shift 1 7:30-10.30
Shift 2 10:30-1.30
Shift 3 1.30-4.00
Trip Leader may ask you to cover an alternative shift if there is over subscription.
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Expression of interest at this stage. Early planning. Dates are approx but put your name down to be included in upcoming planning efforts.
Trip leader has discretion of who attends.
1000km fuel rangeBasic Recovery gearUHF radioFront & rear tow pointsAll Terrain Tyres in excellent condition as a MINIMUM 2 sparesNo pets
Somebody in the group needs good mechanical knowledge
Provide First Aid - HLTAID011, HLTAID010, HLTAID009
THIS COURSE IS FOR BOTH NEW STUDENTS AND A RECAP FOR EXISTING STUDENTS. THE COURSE IS ALSO A PREREQUISITE FOR THE REMOTE FIRST AID COURSE BEING HELD IN SEPTEMBER 19/20th. YOU MUST BE WILLING TO PROVIDE OR OBTAIN A USI (UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER NUMBER - USI.GOV.AU) AS A GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENT.
In this half day course, you will learn the skills and knowledge to be able to provide first aid response and life support, manage casualty(ies), the incident, and other first aiders, until qualified emergency help arrives at the scene of the incident.
Topics covered
Notes:
Current standards recommend renewing this certification every 3 years with the CPR component being updated every 12 months..
Pre Reading: Online theory component to be completed prior to the training day.
Please bring a yoga or floor mat & water bottle.
Prompt start please.
Morning tea / coffee and snacks will be provided. Please BYO anything else!
Cost: $55.00 (This fee has been subsidised by 50% by the club. Payment on-line with booking. No show, no refund)
Camp and walk Coorongooba Campground, Glen Davis Christmas in June Note change of date
26-28th June 2026, Come up Friday night if you can
Friday night onwards
Turn Right when you enter the campground, drive to the far right end
YOU need to book with National Parks for $6 to cover how many nights you will stay.
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/coorongooba-campground
Cost of your contribution towards shared dinner
All camping necessities, water, food etc Wear a piece of Christmas clothing Saturday Night when we will celebrate with a shared Christmas Dinner.
More planning will go out to those that register on the clubs site, closer to the date. Being a shared dinner Saturday, there will be food options available for you to provide towards the catering.
We will all need to bring firewood and a few people to bring firepits so we can all sit and share warmth. Of course, camp sites need to be decorated with Christmas theme
There is plenty to do in the area with historic relics, bushwalks available, the river if there’s water in it and some drives.
Open now, CLOSES weekend before event
Basic Recovery gearUHF radio - vehicle mounted Front & rear tow points All Terrain Tyres in good condition as a MINIMUM
The Rocks Markets and Lunch
26th July 2026
10am TBC
TBA
TBA.
Opening four weeks before event
Camp and walking Blue Mountains and Scenic Centre
8th-9th August 2026
To come but probably C grade
The response to the expressions of interest in this trip were fantastic. The result is, there are 3 Groups now being planned.
High Level Trip Detail
A week or so on Fraser Island in early spring to avoid crowds, school holidays etc.
Exact meeting point to be advised.
Intend to get the barge from Inskip point (close to Rainbow beach) then spend up to 7 nights approximately on the island.
Access to and from the Island via the barge at Inskip Point.
A very high level itinerary, exact details to be advised. Arrive in Hook point, (southern tip of the island) and drive north to do the: Southern Lakes drive - Dilli to Central Station, visiting Lake Boomanjin, Lake Benaroon, Lake Barga, Lake Birrabeen, Lake Jennings, Wanggoolba Creek, Central Station.
Central Lakes drive Central station to Eurong, visiting Lake Mckenzie, Lake Wabby, Hamerstone Sandblow, Stonetool Sandblow.
Northern Forests drive - Happy Valley out to the Pinnacles, visiting Poyungan Valley, Lake Garawongera, Boomerang Lakes, Lake Allom, Knifeblade Sandblow, Maheno wreck , Eli Creek.
Possibly Continue along the beach north to Waddy Point and Orchid beach, then returning over a few nights, once I have done some more exact timings.
Permits - to be organised, everyone will need to purchase a vehicle access permit from Queensland parks and wildlife.
Sand driving experience
A reliable vehicle set up for sand driving
Stove for cooking because firewood collection and fires are severely restricted in some areas.
All camping has to be pre booked
Portapoti or similar, some camping will be with NO facilities
Recovery gear for sand country, including front & rear recovery points, max tracks, straps etc
Tools, fluids, and spares suitable for your vehicle.
A club Satphone and defibrillator are available for use on trips.
Australian 4WD & Adventure Show
Trip leader - Deanna Stratford (0488 602554)
Venue: Diggings, Turon Nation Park
PLEASE MAKE YOUR OWN BOOKING FOR THE DIGGINGS AT:
Diggings, Turon Nation Park
There will be a subsidised cost of $165 per person for the Remote First Aid which the attendees will need to pay via the website on registration. To receive certification attendees will be participating in the whole weekend (Fees non-refundable 2 weeks prior to event.) Dual members wishing to attend together will both need to register and pay individually.
HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in Remote Situations
Botanic Gardens Walk and Art Gallery of NSW Day
Sunday 20th September
10am
Botanic Gardens and Art Gallery look around
At Man O War steps entrance to gardens, near Opera House 10am
Free exhibits at the Art Gallery, buy your own coffees or lunch, or bring a picnic with you.
Whomever wants to join us
Appropriate clothes, walking shoes, picnic if you’d like, nibbles and a wine for afternoon in the park, or you may prefer to finish off with a drink at Opera Bar or dinner in Circular Quay
More planning will go out to those that register on the clubs site.
Scott and I will be catching the Manly Ferry over and back, so whatever mode of transport suits you to get there.
Open now
AGM and Monthly Meeting at Club Belrose.
Guest speaker: None
Elections and MONSTER Raffle
Temora Airshow then 2 week trip
Possibly 17th Oct - 8th Nov Dates TBC
TBC
Location - Surprise
Put it in your diary now!
Leader: Sandra Parkin - 0416 245 928
Ho Ho Ho!!!! Bring yourselves in a festive spirit!
Camp at Bright Saturday night for a departure Sunday morning. Travel Central Vic High Country. Route is weather dependent. Returns to Bright.
Basic Recovery gearUHF radio Front & rear tow points All Terrain Tyres in good condition as a MINIMUM No dogsUnlifted vehicles unadvised.Extra Fuel
Arthur-Pieman Recreational Driver Pass. Camping fees apply Basic Recovery gear Sand/beach driving experienceUHF radio (vehicle mounted). Recovery gear, including front & rear recovery points, max tracks, straps etc
All-terrain or mud terrain tyres that are in excellent condition.
NOTE: The current ferries have a shortage of spaces for vehicles and/or vans over 2.1m to meet the demand for this period. The new and larger ferries are scheduled to replace the existing ferries in October. The new ferries do come with larger capacity for all vehicles over 2.1m high but due to the hype of the newer vessels demand maybe greater also. Bookings for January start at the end of the month so with that in mind it is proposed to hold a meeting end of Jan or early Feb with all those people that are interested in the trip.
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