Leader:
We meet in Wisemans Ferry and head to St Albans for a quick stop, then to Mogo Creek Campground, Bucketty, Laguna, then into Yengo National Park, Finchley Aboriginal Site, then into Big Yango Precinct to camp at Blue Gum Campground.
Next Day explore Mount Yengo and take the Howes Trail toward Putty Road. Back to Sydney via Putty/Windsor or Wollombi/Central Mangrove /M1.
Basic Recovery gearUHF radio Front & rear tow points All Terrain Tyres in good condition as a MINIMUM
No pets
John is planning to combine the clean up effort with a camping night on Saturday, then meet up with the Cleanup Australia crew on Sunday. More details to come.
Check out our How-To Video series. These videos cover key Clean Up topics and are designed to assist you with each step of planning your own Clean Up event. The videos cover:
Click to watch below!
WATCH NOW
Gloves No pets
A club Satphone and defibrillator are available for use on trips. Please check with the president@awdc.com.au for booking information.
Joc Mannes
The event will be a ride along in the same manner as the Ronald McDonald and Bear Cottage trips, Camp will be at Paul Thomason's property just outside Turon NP. If wet there is a large shed full of toys to admire. Other than a BBQ on Saturday night, food and drinks will be BYO. Camping equipment will be BYO AWDC wise it is just a normal club trip but with a passenger. Next to camp is the Turon River, Rydal, Baal Bone and Mt Airlie diamond mine. S-Blokes with their own 4WD vehicles will not be able to drive on the event as they have not gone through driver induction after joining the club. Generally S-Blokes will be asked to make their own way to Capertee.
The event will be a ride along in the same manner as the Ronald McDonald and Bear Cottage trips,
Camp will be at Paul Thomason's property just outside Turon NP. If wet there is a large shed full of toys to admire.
Other than a BBQ on Saturday night, food and drinks will be BYO.
Camping equipment will be BYO
AWDC wise it is just a normal club trip but with a passenger. Next to camp is the Turon River, Rydal, Baal Bone and Mt Airlie diamond mine.
S-Blokes with their own 4WD vehicles will not be able to drive on the event as they have not gone through driver induction after joining the club.
Generally S-Blokes will be asked to make their own way to Capertee.
Basic Recovery gear
Camping gear
Appropriate clothes UHF radio Front & rear tow points All Terrain Tyres in good condition as a MINIMUM
Pets Allowed
TBC
Written by:
GPX Track by:
TBA
Monthly Meeting at:
ARB Brookvale. 1/7 Grosvenor Pl Brookvale
BBQ at 6:30pm before the meeting
Guest speaker: from ARB
This is a one day trip for those who would like a little more of a challenge. It will leave from Hampton Hotel on Jenolan Cave Road. The plan is to explore some of the less travelled tracks in the area. All being well, you should be home by 10pm.
Everyone at times will be out of the car helping track building and guiding
If you have a spare passenger seat, please let Phil know.
A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR
Must bring a shovel
Rear Locker Required
Plastic sand mats
UHF radio
Front & rear tow points All Terrain Tyres in good condition as a MINIMUM No pets
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*
Walk for a Bloke
Details: https://give.spoketoabloke.org/event/walk-for-a-bloke-sydneynorth
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
Nature Walk and a Bite to Eat at Conservation Hut
Date
Sunday 22nd March 2026
Time
10am
Venue
Meeting place
Conservation Hut, 92 Fletcher Street Wentworth Falls
Cost
Max attendees
Whomever wants to join us
What to bring
Full details
James and I plan to walk The Nature Trail, a 3.3 klm loop, grade 3 walk with some stairs. It Starts and finishes at Conservation Hut which overlooks the Jamieson Valley. Come for the walk and or lunch, just let me know.
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/nature-track
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/nature-track/map
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/cafes-and-kiosks/conservation-hut
Registration
Open now
SC Coordinator
Social Committee
Event Leaders
Jacky & James Bayliss 0428 630 175
Brian Sommerville
Rescheduled February Trip. Registrants carried over from previous trip.
Base camp at Talbotville with day trips to, Eaglevale, Billy Goat and Pinnacles, Crooked River, Grant, Dargo Pub, Blue Rag and more. Finishes Omeo, Thursday 2nd
Route: From Cotter Dam pass near Brindabellas onto Long Plain Rd and camp somewhere. On Saturday visit huts on Long Plain. Either camp again on Long Plain or make way to Goobarragandra Road and camp there. On Sunday make way down towards Goobarragandra and Tumut. Depending how we are going either camp near Tumut, or on the road to Wee Jasper. On Monday either exit early at Tumut, or midday at Yass. Overall I intend to go at a leisurely pace and not do any car damage!
Map: You can see a map here.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1-qJK6U7PIeAD8A4G2jCW_I564nsuojY&usp=sharing
.
Monthly Meeting at Club Belrose.
Guest speaker: TBA
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
Leaders:
Rob Croll + Piers Watson (TEC)
0434 580 512
Crn of Blue Range Road & East West Road-35.301, 147.87410:30 for 11:00 departure
Meeting point also known as: Blue Range Spectator Point Rally Canberra (Google Maps)
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.
Mark Sieler
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 driver training spot
30th - 31st May 2026
TBA.
To come but probably C grade
Opening four weeks before event
Event Leader
Sandra Parkin 0416 245 928
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
Camp and walk Coorongooba Campground, Glen Davis Christmas in July Note change of date
26-28th June 2026
10am TBC
To come but probably D grade
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
Camp and walking Blue Mountains and Scenic Centre
8th-9th August 2026
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
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.
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.
AGM and Monthly Meeting at Club Belrose.
Guest speaker: None
Elections and AGM Raffle
Temora Airshow then 2 week trip
Possibly 17th Oct - 8th Nov Dates TBC
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
Location - Surprise
Put it in your diary now!
Leader: Sandra Parkin - 0416 245 928
Ho Ho Ho!!!! Bring yourselves in a festive spirit!
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.
Waitlisted but please still register your interest
Monthly meetings
Driver Training Event
Event open to all members
Our Sponsors
Sitemap
All Wheel Drive Club of Sydney IncPO Box 82, ROSEVILLE NSW 2069
Waitlisted but please still register your interest
Monthly meetings
Driver Training Event
Event open to all members
