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
A club Satphone and defibrillator are available for use on trips. Please check with the president@awdc.com.au for booking information.
Paul Brennan (Grp A), Brian Sommerville (Grp B) - newbies Warwick Britton (Grp C) *double swagman points
0413 036 226 (A) 0408 281 734 (B) 0478 140 413 (C)
Drive the dunes on Stockton Beach. Some walking involved. Low tide is at 11:42.
Meeting point for the Stockton beach day trip is McDonalds at the corner of Cabbage Tree Rd and Nelson Bay Rd. Please be there at 10am. Departure time will be 10:15am. Please make sure you have: Permit - can be purchased on line at https://account.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/worimipermit Lunch and plenty of water Tyre Gauge Air compressor More info can be obtained at this web site: https://worimiconservationlands.com/beach-driving
Basic Recovery gear UHF radio Front & rear tow points All Terrain Tyres in good condition as a MINIMUM No pets
Monthly Meeting at Club Belrose.
Guest speaker: Graham van Leeuwen - Vie President Australian Recreational Motorists Association
Date
19th July 2026
Time
10am
Venue
Meeting place
First Fleet Park near Museum of Contemporary Art
Cost
Whatever you buy and lunch
Max attendees
What to bring
Must wear covered in shoes for walking around Appropriate clothes for weather
Full details
Will meet in the park and walk up to the markets. I have found a good App to download about the history of the area and buildings if you are interested in that.
Getting there will be your own plans as we will come from different directions
We are coming from the Northern Beaches so will catch the ferry across then walk up
Registration
Open now
SC Coordinator
Social Committee
Event Leader
Sandra Parkin 0416 245 928
Monthly Management Committee Meeting usually held at Club Belrose
Club Members may attend but must seek permission via a committee member.
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.
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*
Camp and walking Blue Mountains and Scenic Centre
8th-9th August 2026
10am TBC
TBA
TBA.
To come but probably C grade
Opening four weeks before event
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
Guest speaker: TBA
Trip Leader: Ricky Morales Mob: 0418 425 187
The club is manning the Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings Belrose
We will be sending the proceeds to our club 2026/27 charity, Care Flight.
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.
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.
UHF radio (vehicle mounted).
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.
All-terrain or mud terrain tyres that are in good condition.
No pets
A club Satphone and defibrillator are available for use on trips.
Australian 4WD & Adventure Show
This is part of an experimental series of 'Mystery Leader' trips! 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.
Possible routes include: glow worm tunnel, Lost City, Bird Rock, Colliery Track, Hands Cave.
Trip leader - Deanna Stratford (0488 602554)
Venue: Diggings, Turon National Park
PLEASE MAKE YOUR OWN BOOKING FOR THE DIGGINGS AT:
Diggings, Turon National 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
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.
Suggested Itinerary:
DAY 1
Meet at “Subway” at Corner Old Hume Highway and Roscoe Street, Mittagong at 10.15am. West via Old Hume Highway, onto Wombeyan Caves Road, arriving at Wombeyan Caves at 12 noon for lunch near the Campsite and after about 45 minutes left the Caves Reserve. After lunch onto Langs Road and onto Chalkers Pinch FT, The Range FT and turned right onto Oberon Colong Stock Route at Mount Werong. Past Batsh Camp and onto Yerranderie Ghost Town campsite arriving at 3.45pm.
DAY 2: Relaxing morning exploring Yerranderie historic sites and walks. Depart camp at 12.15pm, visited the local cemetery on the way out and continued onto Mount Werong on the Oberon Colong Stock route arriving at 3.30pm at Mount Werong Campsite.
DAY 3: 9.00am departure to Banshea Forest Road, Kowmung River FT, past Dingo Dell to Kanangra Road and arrived at Boyd River Campsite at 12.00noon, selected camping spots, before continuing onto Kanangra Walls for lunch and walks. Can do the Plateau walk or climb down to Kalang Falls.
Can get home from Kanangra walls road via Jenolan Caves to Sydney in about 3 ½ to 4 hours or spend the night at Boyd River Campsite and get home on Day 4.
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
Brian Sommerville
Rescheduled February Trip. Registrants carried over from previous trip.
Start and finish ay Bright. Basecamp at Talbotville.
Basic Recovery gearVehicle installed UHF radio Front & rear tow points All Terrain Tyres in good condition as a MINIMUM
Location - Surprise
Put it in your diary now!
Leader: Sandra Parkin - 0416 245 928
Ho Ho Ho!!!! Bring yourselves in a festive spirit!
IMPORTANT ……… You will need to pay in full at the end of registration. Please also note partner’s details need to entered as “guest” regardless of membership type.
T-shirt ordering has now closed.
Registration is for the dinner and unpowered camping (Friday & Saturday). Costs are $75 pp for members, $100 for partners of single members, children 2-15 $25 pp. Refundable up to 14 days before event.
Club Members may attend but must seek permission via a committee membe
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
Monthly Meeting at Club Belrose, all wlecome.
Theme: Wear something with a Christmas spirit
Monthly Meeting at Club Belrose, all welcome.
Guest Speaker TBA
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.
Monthly Meeting is at:
ARB Brookvale. 1/7 Grosvenor Pl Brookvale
BBQ with soft drinks from 6pm but feel free to turn up from 5:30pm to browse ARB's store and speak to any of the ARB staff.
Monthly meeting starts at 7:00
BRING A CAMP CHAIR
Guest speakers: from ARB, GME and Bushranger
Visitors most welcome at this and all our monthly meetings.
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Satellite or DEFIB booked
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