Defibrillator booked by Marg Chu.
An $80 charge is payable to the club on confirmation of the sat phone booking. This covers the cost of the call credit voucher that comes with the phone. If you do not activate the voucher, you will be refunded the $80 when you return the phone.
For more information about booking the sat phone / defibrillator for a trip, please contact Joc Mannes at trips@awdc.com.au or 0420560104.
Council says the venue is not suitable for caravans, but trailers, tents and campers are fine.
If you have a caravan you may like to check what the issue is?
Come and enjoy a relaxing weekend plus a gourmet diner on Saturday afternoon/evening. Everyone will be coordinated to bring something for the meal.
You must make your own booking with Hawkesbury City Council.
Cost will be over 5yrs, $15 per night per person
Family 2A 2C $45 Family Group per night
Dogs are welcome but may need to be registered with the booking.
You must pre-book and print receipt to go on dash. Ranger lives on site.
There are toilets and cold showers available.
We are camping on the Colo River so bring your swimmers.
Designated fires pits are available so bring some firewood.
There isn’t great phone reception and gates are closed after 8pm till 8am. So you will need your radios and I will organize something with ranger.
A good sense of humour will be needed, as it will be a fancy dress theme.
“COME AS SOMETHING YOU ARE NOT”
Dogs must be on a lead at all times and kids supervised by parents as we are near water.
IT WILL BE A FUN RELAXED WEEKEND!!!!
So please get in and book and pay with Hawkesbury Council, THEN register yourself on the AWDC site so we know who is coming
Bring all your own camping needs and whatever is assigned to you later on, to share at the Gourmet Dinner which isn’t really gourmet. Also bring your drinking water.
Basic Recovery gearUHF radio Front & rear tow points All Terrain Tyres in good condition as a MINIMUM
Open for those who need initial driver awareness 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 awareness 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 awareness 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 training 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
Ganguddy means “a good place”. Unwind in stunning World Heritage surrounds at Ganguddy - Dunns Swamp Campground. Set camp amid picturesque woodlands of scribbly gums and serene waterway on the Cudgegong River in Wollemi NP. Campground is 25kms from Rylstone. Opportunity to do some bushwalks to take in the panoramic vista from the Pagoda Lookout, view the beehive rock formations that gives this area the unique characteristics, spot wildlife, admire indigenous rock art and for those who love water, enjoy some “wild swimming” in the Cudgegong River or go fishing as Dunns Swamp is regularly stocked with native fish (including Murray Cod, Golden Perch, Silver Perch etc). Fishing can be done off rock edges or tinny/canoe. It’s a perfect location to do nothing much but relax and admire the natural beauty whilst taking in the sounds and breathing in fresh air or simply have a yarn or two with likeminded club friends!
Camp sites will need to be booked in advance. I aim to book for all of us in the same camp area. Sites are unpowered, each has a fire pit and allow for a vehicle + auxiliary (suitable for camper trailer, roof top tent, tent etc). So get in quick to ensure we don’t lose “our” area!
Cost $35 (incl GST and booking fee) per vehicle for 2 nights. Cost goes towards maintenance of the campground and trails. Feedback from those who have camped at Ganguddy is that it is a “beautiful spot”!
Payment is required at the time of registration. There will be no refund but feel free to find a replacement for your spot if there is no one waitlisted.
No showers – plenty of long drop toilets scattered throughout camp site.
It is a National Park so all Park rules are to be observed.
At the end of the trip, I will be leading the group out to Capertee via a “back road” through some spectacular scenic landscape offered by the grand Capertee Valley. Displays of weathered escapement of Wollemi NP and Gardens of Stone NP winding around the valley. There will be a combination of sealed and unsealed roads; some of which are narrow and winding. No 4 wheel driving needed.
Supply own drinking water.
Each site has a fire pit which can be used even during total fire ban – limited firewood is supplied by NP but consider BYO firewood to be safe.
Walking shoes if you intend to explore some bush trails
Swimmers
Recreational fishing license (if you intend to fish)
Canoe/Kayak (or the like if you wish to explore the waterways)
Monthly Management Committee Meeting usually held at Club Belrose
Club Members may attend but must seek permission via a committee member.
Discover the hidden secrets of the Capertee Valley and surrounds. Join us at Steve Dalli's camp ground.
The cost will be $30 per vehicle for camping and we will start on Friday night.
Dogs on leashes may be acceptable, TBC.
This is a trip for those that want more challenging tracks to drive. Be prepared for both rock steps and washouts. If track conditions allow, we will aim to visit an abandoned gold mine.
Bush camp, no facilities.
Basic Recovery gearUHF radio Front & rear tow points Suspension lift and off road tyres a NECESSITY No pets
Dave Knight
Explore Gloucester Tops and surrounds. Camping at Little Murray campground Gloucester tops. Set up Camp Friday and explore some tracks Saturday Cost $6 per person per night ($12 per person total). A group booking will be made.
Basic Recovery gear
Camping gear
UHF radio
Front & rear tow points
All Terrain Tyres in good condition as a MINIMUM
No Pets
TBA
Lisa from Sweet Botanics will provide a demonstration for making their signature buttercream and guide you through mixing colours and decorating pre-made cupcakes with amazing floral edible artwork. Suitable for beginners to advanced cake decorators.
Cost is $198 (10% discount for group booking) paid directly to Little lane Workshops at the time of booking.
A booking has been placed for 7 people from AWDC already. If interested in joining us, please make your own booking direct with Little Lane Workshops on 0434 091 032 and mention you are joining the AWDC group – hopefully you will also receive the 10% discount.
At time of booking, please advise Little Lane Workshops if you require GF cupcakes, any other dietary requirements cannot be met.
Once you have made your booking, please log onto the AWDC calendar and register for the event.
Please bring your creativity and an empty stomach as you take home 6 decorated cupcakes to devour.
A link to Little Lane Workshops is as follows:
https://www.littlelaneworkshops.com.au/products/floral-cupcake-decorating-workshop
02:15pm at Studio 4102/4 Daydream Street, Warriewood
On the hunt for Painted Silos, Water Tanks and Street Art. Includes Spanner Man, Stick Shed, Full moon at Mungo National Park and Utes in the Paddock
Cost: Approx $200 for Mungo Tour, Entry Fees and some Camp Sites.
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
N/A
Head to Boat House Hotel Patonga for lunch.
The ferry return is $25 per Adult. 30min each way. I believe Children $12.50 return
You can swim across the road in Pittwater if you want to extend your day, but you will be doing so at your own risk.
I will be attempting to book several tables depending on how many people join in. Sometimes they allow bookings and other times its first in best dressed.
Parking is almost impossible at Palm Beach Ferry carpark on the weekends.
The 199 bus from Mona Vale leaves 9.23am, 9.33am, 9.43am and arrives in time for the ferry. Please look up what is appropriate for you.
Return Ferries leave Patonga at 1.30, 3.30, 5.30.
More info will go out to participants.
Please book on the AWDC site by end of March so I know how many people are coming to book a table.
Wear Clothing appropriate for the days weather.
Palm Beach wharf Barrenjoey Rd Palm Beach. Opposite Barrenjoey House Restaurant. Ferry from Palm Beach leaves at 10.30am sharp.
Paul Brennan
Appropriate clothes UHF radio Front & rear tow points All Terrain Tyres in good condition as a MINIMUM
Pets Allowed
10am at Capertee Rest Area
This is a Mystery Leader trip. In an effort to get more trips on the calendar, we will suggest a location and date. Willing participants can register a couple of months out, in the hope that someone will put their hand up to lead or co-lead the group. This is a perfect opportunity if you've been pondering becoming a trip leader, as previous leaders can help you out with track suggestions and camping locations.
Please get in touch and let me know ASAP if you would like to lead.
A GPX file can be provided if you would like to follow a previous club trip route.
Basic Recovery gear UHF radio Front & rear tow points All Terrain Tyres in good condition as a MINIMUM No pets
A club Satphone and defibrillator are available for use on trips. Please check with the president@awdc.com.au for booking information.
On Saturday we start by completing a loop within Pokolbin State Forest with the aim of visiting a couple of lookouts. From here back to the black top and onto Jerrys Plains, where we turn left towards Commissions Rd and eventually to camp at Sheepskin Hut campsite within Wollemi NP. Sunday we continue along Hunter Main Trail then Mellong Range Trail and onto Bakers Rd, finishing at Putty.
Attendees will need to book a site at Sheepskin Hut campsite.
Basic Recovery gearUHF radio Front & rear tow points All terrain tyres a MINIMUM No pets
Enjoy the tracks around Baal Bone, Turon and Sunny Corner. More information to come.
AWDC
NAMIBIA/BOTSWANA 2025 with SELF DRIVE ADVENTURES
This is a call for Expressions of Interest in a club trip to NAMIBIA and BOTSWANA in May/June 2025 - ie in about 18 months time.
At this stage there is no obligation and no deposit required. If there is sufficient interest, deposits would be required around Easter 2024 to lock in your spot.
As some of you may be aware, there were several club trips in 2014 & 2015 run by Self Drive Adventures (SDA). We also attempted to run another trip in 2021. Sadly this did not happen because of COVID.
The trip will be run by SDA. There have been past discussions about making this a wholly club organised trip as opposed to using SDA, with a view to making it less expensive, but on balance the feeling was that it’s a complex logistical exercise, and requires quite a bit of local knowledge to make it a seamless and fun experience for all participants. The value-add that SDA provides is worthwhile for peace of mind and ensures that all club participants can enjoy the trip without the considerable additional responsibility and admin of being a trip leader on a long trip through different countries in Africa.
At this stage the dates are approximate, mid-May to mid-June 2025, total duration 28 days, starting and finishing in Windhoek, Namibia, which is a short flight from Johannesburg, South Africa. This is a slightly shorter trip than those run in 2014/2015 as we have trimmed a couple of waypoints off the itinerary while maintaining the big attractions of the Okavango Delta, Moremi, Chobe and Etosha National Parks and some interesting 4Wd-ing through truly spectacular scenery with abundant wildlife.
We need a minimum of five vehicles (excluding guide/support vehicle) and a maximum of seven.
The cars can accommodate two, three or four participants with respective price savings. The minimum age of participants is 14 years of age. Solo travellers have three options: they can pay a premium for sole occupancy of the vehicle, or they can make arrangements with other solo club members to share a vehicle (separate tents are available), or finally there may be one spot available in the guide/support vehicle, which does not include driving.
Financials: Indicative 2024 pricing is in the attached SDA trip itinerary, however final pricing for 2025 will not be available until approx. April 2024. Note carefully the inclusions, exclusions and optional upgrades.
I have attached a link to the trip itinerary prepared for AWDC for SDA, which provides more detail.
Any questions, please see me at the November meeting or get in touch.
Rob Cammell
please use the link below to view the proposed itinerary.
https://73f08a1f-ccf4-4c3a-b1ae-b4d7dcf8f50f.usrfiles.com/ugd/73f08a_bbed1099ae364a8298b879eeb262c06a.pdf
Defibrillator booked by Richard Milton.
For more information about booking the sat phone / defibrillator for a trip, please contact Mike Burcher at trips@awdc.com.au.
Defibrillator booked by John Clayton
Hay River and Finke Gorge Trip
For more information about booking the sat phone / defibrillator for a trip, please contact Trip Coordinator at trips@awdc.com.au or 0420560104.
Defibrillator and Sat phone booked by Steve Wood
Gravel / dirt road travel. Plans may change at anytime due to weather / road closures.
Meet at Lightning Ridge, visit Brewarrina ancient fish traps. Camp at Mt Oxley, Historic Bourke, Camp at Homestead River Camps (minimal fees apply), Tilpa Pub, Wilcannia, Menindee Lakes, Kinchega NP and historic shearing shed, Pooncarie, Mungo NP (2 nights), head back to Hillston.
Group 1 - Steve Wood
Group 2 - John Clayton
Steve Wood - 0401 940 298
John Clayton - 0414 887 456
Note 1: Due to the length and remoteness of this trip, the Trip Leader reserves the right to decide on the final successful participants for this trip.
Note 2: If you require leave to attend this trip, please ensure you have it approved BEFORE you register.
Note 3: Cost of Hay River Permit is $240 per vehicle.
There are two trips joined together, with a short stay in Alice Springs in between.
Part 1: Six days approximately.
Departing from Birdsville on 11th June we travel via the Hay River Track ending in Alice Springs. From Birdsville, travel out past Big Red via the QAA line to Poeppel Corner and join up with the iconic Hay River Track, stopping along the way at various points including Batton Hill, Jervois Station and Alice Springs for a short stopover (approximately 2 days).
Part 2: Eight days approximately.
Departing from Alice Springs we drive an iconic loop with several stops.
Stops along Namatjira Drive may include Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Ellery Creek Big Hole, Serpentine Gorge, Ochre Pits, Glen Helen Gorge and a short diversion to Gosse Bluff.
Applications for permits - to be organised
A reliable vehicle set up for extended remote area travel.
Extended fuel range for 650 km of desert sand driving.
Food and water for both parts of the trip.
Stove for cooking because firewood collection and fires are restricted in some areas.
UHF radio (vehicle mounted).
A compliant sand flag.
Recovery gear for sand country, including front & rear recovery points.
Tools, fluids, and spares suitable for your vehicle.
All-terrain or mud terrain tyres that are in good condition.
No pets
National 4X4 Show
HELPING TO PRESENT SAFETY BRIEFINGS ON THE TEST TRACK ABOUT RECOVERY. STATIC ONLY. SEVERAL TIMES EACH DAY.
ALL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED. VEHICLE MAY BE NEEDED AS A PROP ALL DAY.
FREE SHOW ENTRY IN BETWEEN SESSIONS.
NEED ONE PERSON FRIDAY ONE SUNDAY PLEASE.
CONTACT JOC DIRECTLY.
Explore the many trails available at Putty Valley Adventures. Please see their web site below for further information regarding fees, tracks and facilities.
https://www.puttyvalleyadventures.com/
Payment must be made at time of entry. Cash Only. As an indication, at the time of this posting, $20 per night per adult for camping and $30 per stay for vehicle entry.
Please Note: Friday night arrival is optional.
Pets allowed
At Putty Valley Adventures.
Pack your winter woolies as it's going to be cold! We will be heading up to the top of Mt Coree and from there down to McIntyres Hut camping area. Day 2 will be a leisurely drive out.
Defibrillator booked by James Bayliss.
A $100 deposit is payable to the club on confirmation of the booking. On its return, you will be refunded the $100 deposit.
For more information about booking the sat phone / defibrillator for a trip, please contact Mike Burcher at trips@awdc.com.au or 0439 800 007.
Group 1 - Jacky & James Bayliss
Group 2 - Rob and Jenny Cammell
Stuart Bassett as Tail End Charlie
We will visit Cairns, Daintree NP, Cape Melville NP, Port Stuart, Weipa, Telegraph Track and The Tip .
Our intention is to miss as much of the main roads as we can.
We will be booking some NP well in advance as a group , these will not be refundable if you pull out.
Some permits may be required. TBA
Star link yes but please not around the fire or in ear shot of others .
Cost is TBA
A snorkel as we will be doing river and creek crossing, some may be salt water.
All Terrain Tyres in very good condition as a MINIMUM
No dogs
Yes
Details coming soon
Trip Leader: Dave Knight Mob: 0418 744 200
The club is manning the Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings Belrose!
We will be sending the proceeds to our club charity.
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.
10am at the Rydal Pub
Discover the hidden secrets of the Capertee Valley and surrounds. Join us at Steve Dalli's camp ground and drive secret routes over private property in the area, that are only open to a select few.
AGM and Monthly Meeting at Club Belrose.
Guest speaker: None
Elections and AGM Raffle
Enjoy the display of classic aircraft at the Temora Airshow. This event is going to happen. Tickets are already selling. We will organise tickets and book sites at the campground
If you want a Motel I would advise booking it soon.
Cost is $30 per Adult for the show, $25 over 65yrs, $15 per Child, $75 for Family 2A 2C.
Camping in Temora still requires further investigation regarding costings. Payment for camping and tickets will be collected at a later date.
There is a lot of other accommodation in town if you don’t wish to camp. Feel free to organize this at your own cost.
Family, friends and your own camping accommodation.
Dinner for Saturday night
Chair or rug for show
Food is available or you can bring a picnic.
Sunscreen and hats for Saturday.
Trappers Bakehouse South Goulburn. 2nd exit off the highway to Goulburn. Trappers is opposite the Big Merino. Arrival on Friday for Saturday Show then leave Sunday.
Basic Recovery gearUHF radio Front & rear tow points All Terrain Tyres in good condition as a MINIMUM Pets OK at Showground. Not on day trips.
Location -St Ives Showground, Douglas Pickering Hall. 6.00pm Saturday 25th November
Leader: Sandra Parkin - 0416 245 928
Bring yourselves in a festive spirit
More details to come. Costs are yet to be determined.
Joc Mannes
Unlifted vehicles unadvised.
Extra Fuel
Monthly meeting
Driver Training event
Event open to all members
Waitlisted but please still register your interest
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External non club event
Satellite or DEFIB booked
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