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• Mgmt Meeting September

  • When
    23 Sep 2020
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (UTC+10:00)
  • Location
    Turramurra Bowling Club

  Monthly Management Committee Meeting usually held at Turramurra Bowling Club.

  Club Members may attend but must seek permission via the Club Secretary.

  
  

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• West of Barrington Tops. Long weekend. .C grade

  • Start
    03 Oct 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM (UTC+10:00)
  • End
    05 Oct 2020
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    (UTC+11:00)
  • Location
    West of Barrington Tops
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  Leader	Mark Kortink
  Phone	0408458843
  Grade	C   X
  Numbers	12 including leader.
  Trailers?	Yes
  What	Mix of road and 4x4 .Base camp near Moonan Flat. Camping fee of $20 per vehicle per night cash only. Saturday...Gloucester to Stewart’s Brook via Moonan Flat. Sunday......4x4 exploration of western side of Barrington tops  Monday.....exit to Singleton via Caneens Gap There is no fuel in Moonan Flat.
  Need	Recovery gear.  UHF radio Front & rear tow points All Terrain Tyres in good condition as a MINIMUM  No pets
  Meet	10.00 Gloucester, Woolworth’s car park.

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• Driver Training Theory October

  • When
    13 Oct 2020
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:00 PM (UTC+11:00)
  • Location
    ZOOM meeting.
  • Spaces left
    8

  Open for those who need initial driver training or those who would like a refresher.

  Theory night will be held on Tuesday night using ZOOM. This starts at 7.30 pm sharp, and finishes around 10.00 pm.

  Please book your driver training 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 4 vehicles required to run the training session*

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• AGM Club Meeting - Format TBA

  • When
    14 Oct 2020
  •  
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (UTC+11:00)
  • Location
    Forestville RSL

  Annual General Meeting at Forestville RSL. 

  
  

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• Driver Training Practical.........register here

  • Start
    17 Oct 2020
  •  
    8:30 AM (UTC+11:00)
  • End
    18 Oct 2020
  •  
    4:00 PM (UTC+11:00)
  • Location
    Zig Zag, Clarence.
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  Leader	Steve Cox & Dave Knight
  Phone	0416 769 634
  Grade	New Member Practical Induction Weekend
  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 training session and a maximum of 10 (incl trainers).* If this session is full please consult the calendar to find the next available practical weekend.
  Equipment	This will have been discussed at the theory session. Basic Recovery gear UHF radio Front & rear tow points No pets
  Meet	Zig Zag Railway ready to leave at 8.30 am
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• Killingworth/Whitemans .........grade A.... open

  • When
    17 Oct 2020
  •  
    9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (UTC+11:00)
  • Location
    Near Newcastle
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  Leader	Paul Brennan
  Phone	0416036226
  Grade	A ..........  with probability of night driving.
  Numbers	6 including leader.
  Trailers?	NO
  What	Two iconic tracks in one go!
  Need	Recovery gear.     Winch UHF radio Front & rear tow points 33 inch All Terrain Tyres in good condition as a MINIMUM  No pets  Front And rear lockers. solid axles preferable. Consult trip leader.
  Meet	TBA

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  A club Satphone and defibrillator are available for use on trips. Please check the current magazine for booking information.

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• Sunny/Dark Corner Grade C/B.......opens 26 Sept

  • Start
    24 Oct 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM (UTC+11:00)
  • End
    25 Oct 2020
  •  
    (UTC+11:00)
  • Location
    Sunny/Dark Corner
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Leader	Mark Kortink/Ian Cotterill
  Phone	0419574881
  Grade	C with B sections
  Numbers	8 including leader.
  Trailers?	NO
  What	Sunny and Dark Corner Forest near Lithgow Overnight bush campsite no facilities.
  Need	Basic Recovery gear UHF radio Front & rear tow points All Terrain Tyres in good condition as a MINIMUM  No pets
  Meet	10.00 Lithgow Maccas

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• Mgmt Meeting October

  • When
    28 Oct 2020
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (UTC+11:00)
  • Location
    Turramurra Bowling Club

  Monthly Management Committee Meeting 

  Club Members may attend but must seek permission via the Club Secretary.

  
  

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• Stockton Beach Day Trip ..Grade C ..... opens 26 Sep

  • When
    31 Oct 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM (UTC+11:00)
  • Location
    Stockton Beach
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Leader	Volunteer Needed.
  Phone
  Grade	C Sand Driving
  Numbers	10 including leader.
  Trailers?	Ask trip leader.
  What	Drive the dunes on Stockton Beach. Some walking involved. If hot bring bathers. Low tide is at 15.14. Could be made into two day trip? No firm plans yet. Camping would involve a fee.
  Need	Basic Recovery gear UHF radio Front & rear tow points All Terrain Tyres in good condition as a MINIMUM  No pets
  Meet	10.00

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• Chainsaw Workshop.....Expressions of Interest opens 26 Sept.

  • When
    07 Nov 2020
  •  
    9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (UTC+11:00)
  • Location
    Sydney North Shore

  Registration is closed

  Chain Saw Workshop. .........Expressions of Interest........ 

  Maximum of 15 participants.

  Venue:- To be decided. Mt Kuringai or Ingleside

  
  

  This single day workshop will deal with all aspects of safe and effective chainsaw use. It will be run by Murray Bolan of Bolan tree services. The session will provide participants with the necessary knowledge and techniques for the use of chainsaws in a 4WD context. 

  Please note this is not a chainsaw user certification course.
  

  There will be a cost of $50 per person which the successful attendees will need to pay via the website prior to the day. Dual members wishing to attend together will both need to Register.

  
  

  If demand exceeds the number of places a ballot may be used. 

  • Former trip leaders wishing to claim their free course please contact the AWDC Trip Coordinator.

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• Club Meeting November

  • When
    11 Nov 2020
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:30 PM (UTC+11:00)
  • Location
    ARB Brookvale

  Our Nov meeting will be at 6:30pm, Wed 11th November, at

  

  ARB Brookvale
  1/7 Grosvenor Place (new address)
  Brookvale, 2100

  
  

  BBQ (snags and soft drinks)  from 6.30pm, please bring your own camping chair and "refreshments" if you wish.

  Guest Speakers from ARB and their guest

  
  

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• Christmas Party 2020 ***HELPERS***

  • Start
    13 Nov 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM (UTC+11:00)
  • End
    15 Nov 2020
  •  
    4:00 PM (UTC+11:00)
  • Location
    TBA

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  Leader	Irving Underwood
  Phone
  Grade
  Numbers	Unlimited
  Trailers?	Yes
  What	2020 Christmas Party This is for members that would like to help. In order for the party to be a success help is needed on the party weekend, pre-planning and help right through.
  Need	TBA
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• AWDC Christmas Party 2020

  • Start
    13 Nov 2020
  •  
    12:30 PM (UTC+11:00)
  • End
    15 Nov 2020
  •  
    2:00 PM (UTC+11:00)
  • Location
    Location to be confirmed

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  The Christmas party has been confirmed to be held on the weekend of 13,14,15 November 2020. We have yet to confirm the location.

  This is a family weekend and will include kid’s activities and a visit from Santa.

  Christmas dinner, provided by the club, and music will be Saturday night. Just bring a festive mood and your drinks.

  You may arrive on Friday if you wish to start festivities early.

  Saturday's fun 4WD activities will commence around 11am, adjourn for lunch then re commence around 2pm. Bring your sense of humour!  

  Egg and Bacon rolls provided on Sunday morning.

  Coffee cart on Sunday morning too for those that may need a kick start.

  More details soon. 

  If you can help please contact

  Christmas party leader:- Irving Underwood  or reply to this email and I will pass it on.

  Joc
  

  0420 560 104

  trip Coordinator 

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• Mgmt Meeting November

  • When
    25 Nov 2020
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (UTC+11:00)
  • Location
    Turramurra Bowling Club

  Monthly Management Committee Meeting.

  Club Members may attend but must advise the Club Secretary.

  
  

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• Driver Training Theory December

  • When
    01 Dec 2020
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:00 PM (UTC+11:00)
  • Location
    ZOOM meeting
  • Spaces left
    8

  Open for those who need initial driver training or those who would like a refresher.

  Theory night will be held using ZOOM. This starts at 7.30 pm sharp, and finishes around 10.00 pm.

  Please book your driver training 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 4 vehicles required to run the training session*

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• Driver Training Practical.........register here

  • Start
    05 Dec 2020
  •  
    8:30 AM (UTC+11:00)
  • End
    06 Dec 2020
  •  
    4:00 PM (UTC+11:00)
  • Location
    Zig Zag, Clarence.
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Leader	Steve Cox & Dave Knight
  Phone	0416 769 634
  Grade	New Member Practical Induction Weekend
  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 training session and a maximum of 10 (incl trainers).* If this session is full please consult the calendar to find the next available practical weekend.
  Equipment	This will have been discussed at the theory session. Basic Recovery gear UHF radio Front & rear tow points No pets
  Meet	Zig Zag Railway ready to leave at 8.30 am
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• Club Meeting December

  • When
    09 Dec 2020
  •  
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (UTC+11:00)
  • Location
    Forestville RSL

  Monthly Meeting at Forestville RSL.
  Guest speaker: tba

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• Behind Ulladulla Grade C .... opens 21 Nov

  • Start
    12 Dec 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM (UTC+11:00)
  • End
    13 Dec 2020
  •  
    2:30 PM (UTC+11:00)
  • Location
    Ulladulla
  • Spaces left
    8

  Registration is closed

  Leader	Mark Kortink
  Phone	0419574881
  Grade	C+ X
  Numbers	8 including leader.
  Trailers?	NO
  What	Explore various tracks in the area. Please be prepared for scratchy vegetation.  Overnight bush campsite no facilities.
  Need	Basic Recovery gear UHF radio Front & rear tow points All Terrain Tyres in good condition as a MINIMUM  No pets
  Meet	10.00 Milton Olde Bakery, second one with car park behind.

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• Baal Bone, Turon, Sunny Corner Grade C/B ... Opens 28 Nov

  • Start
    19 Dec 2020
  •  
    9:30 AM (UTC+11:00)
  • End
    20 Dec 2020
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    (UTC+11:00)
  • Location
    ZigZag, Clarence NSW
  • Spaces left
    7

  Registration is closed

  Leader	Joc Mannes
  Phone	0420560104
  Grade	C with some B sections without chicken tracks.
  Numbers	8 including leader.
  Trailers?	NO
  What	Long day across Newnes Plateau to camp in Turon. Next day tracks in the Sunny/Dark corner area depending on attendees. Both days will include some short challenging sections with no easy alternative. Overnight bush campsite no facilities.
  Need	Basic Recovery gear UHF radio Front & rear tow points All Terrain Tyres in good condition as a MINIMUM  No pets
  Meet	9.30 ZigZag Clarence

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• Club Meeting January

  • When
    13 Jan 2021
  •  
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (UTC+11:00)
  • Location
    Forestville RSL

  Monthly Meeting at Forestville RSL. 

  Guest speaker: Guest Speaker: tba

  
  

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• Mgmt Meeting January

  • When
    27 Jan 2021
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (UTC+11:00)
  • Location
    Turramurra Bowling Club

  Monthly Management Committee Meeting.

  Club Members may attend but must advise the Club Secretary.

  
  

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• Club Meeting February

  • When
    10 Feb 2021
  •  
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (UTC+11:00)
  • Location
    Forestville RSL

  Monthly Meeting at Forestville RSL. 

  Guest speakers: TBA

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• Mgmt Meeting February

  • When
    24 Feb 2021
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (UTC+11:00)
  • Location
    Turramurra Bowling Club

  Monthly Management Committee Meeting usually held at Turramurra Bowling Club.

  Club Members may attend but must seek permission via the Club Secretary.

  
  

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• Club Meeting March

  • When
    10 Mar 2021
  •  
    6:30 PM - 10:00 PM (UTC+11:00)
  • Location
    Battery Business Warriewood

  Monthly Meeting at Battery Business Warriewood

  
  

  BBQ with soft drinks provided from 6:30pm. Formalities kick off at 8pm. Please bring camp chair. All welcome. Specials on the night.

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• Mgmt Meeting March

  • When
    24 Mar 2021
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (UTC+11:00)

  Monthly Management Committee Meeting usually held at Turramurra Bowling Club.

  Club Members may attend but must seek permission via the Club Secretary.

  
  

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• The Man from Snowy River Bush Festival

  • Start
    08 Apr 2021
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    (UTC+10:00)
  • End
    11 Apr 2021
  •  
    (UTC+10:00)
  • Location
    Corryong

  What	This uniquely Australian Festival consists of an array of events that celebrate everything “country”.  Showcasing our heritage, history, art and age-old skills that are still widely used today.  Our music, poetry and our love for this amazing part of the world.  Plus, the love and respect for our animals is all celebrated and on show for you to enjoy.
  Details	https://www.bushfestival.com.au/ Please book directly on the website above.

  
  

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• Club Meeting April

  • When
    14 Apr 2021
  •  
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (UTC+10:00)
  • Location
    Forestville RSL

  Monthly Meeting at Forestville RSL. 

  Guest speaker:  TBA

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• Mgmt Meeting April

  • When
    28 Apr 2021
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (UTC+10:00)
  • Location
    TBC

  Monthly Management Committee Meeting usually held at Turramurra Bowling Club.

  Club Members may attend but must seek permission via the Club Secretary.

  
  

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• Club Meeting May

  • When
    12 May 2021
  •  
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (UTC+10:00)
  • Location
    Forestville RSL

  Monthly Meeting at Forestville RSL. 

  Guest speaker:  TBA

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• Southern Africa 2021 Namibia Botswana Zimbabwe postponed.

  • Start
    26 May 2021
  •  
    9:30 AM (UTC+10:00)
  • End
    22 Jun 2021
  •  
    (UTC+10:00)
  • Location
    Namibia Botswana Zimbabwe

  Leader	Rob & Jenny Cammell
  Phone	0459817405  0415826504
  Grade	C/X
  Numbers	6 including leader.
  Trailers?	NO or YES
  What	THIS TRIP HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE WORLD PANDEMIC COVID 19. IT MAY BE THAT THE TRIP WILL RUN ONCE THE SITUATION CHANGES IN 2022. IT IS TOO EARLY TO TELL. A club trip to Namibia, Botswana,  .  It will be a fully escorted and guided trip with Self Drive Adventures, and will be a rerun of the club trips of 2014/2015 to these fabulous areas.  Duration will be approx 31 days.  Starting in Windhoek Namibia, the trip winds through the wetlands of Botswana's Okavango Delta taking in the national parks of Moremi, Chobe, Etosha transiting through Namibia's northern Caprivi Strip for a short excursion to Zimbabwe and the famous Victoria Falls before heading West through the canyons, deserts and badlands of Namibia before encountering the Skeleton Coast and the windswept Atlantic Ocean, and returning via the German influenced town of Swakopmund to Windhoek. Expect to see more big game than you could possibly imagine, and up close, really close.  No really really close !  Elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, rhinos, ostriches, water buffalo, more antelopes than you can name, hyenas, jackals, maybe a leopard or two, plus birds galore.  Plus cultural experiences with the San people of the Kalahari desert, Himba tribespeople and other highlights.  The majority of the trip will be bush camping and self catering, although a few lodges and hotels along the way add variety and the chance for a welcome shower.
  Meet	Windhoek Namibia ( 2 hours flight from Johannesburg South Africa) GPS coordinates or Grid ref -22.560881, 17.065755

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• Mgmt Meeting May

  • When
    26 May 2021
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    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (UTC+10:00)
  • Location
    TBC

  Monthly Management Committee Meeting usually held at Turramurra Bowling Club.

  Club Members may attend but must seek permission via the Club Secretary.

  
  

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• Club Meeting June

  • When
    09 Jun 2021
  •  
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (UTC+10:00)
  • Location
    Forestville RSL

  Monthly Meeting at Forestville RSL. 

  Guest speaker: TBA
  

  
  

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• Mgmt Meeting June

  • When
    23 Jun 2021
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (UTC+10:00)
  • Location
    Turramurra Bowling Club

  Monthly Management Committee Meeting usually held at Turramurra Bowling Club.

  Club Members may attend but must seek permission via the Club Secretary.

  
  

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• Club Meeting July

  • When
    14 Jul 2021
  •  
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (UTC+10:00)
  • Location
    Forestville RSL

  Monthly Meeting at Forestville RSL. Note date due to State of Origin

  Guest speaker: TBC

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• Mgmt Meeting July

  • When
    28 Jul 2021
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (UTC+10:00)
  • Location
    Turramurra Bowling Club

  Monthly Management Committee Meeting usually held at Turramurra Bowling Club.

  Club Members may attend but must seek permission via the Club Secretary.

  
  

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• Club Meeting August

  • When
    11 Aug 2021
  •  
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (UTC+10:00)
  • Location
    Forestville RSL

  Monthly Meeting at Forestville RSL. 

  Guest speaker: TBA

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• Mgmt Meeting August

  • When
    25 Aug 2021
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (UTC+10:00)
  • Location
    Turramurra Bowling Club

  Monthly Management Committee Meeting usually held at Turramurra Bowling Club.

  Club Members may attend but must seek permission via the Club Secretary.

  
  

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• trip template created oct 2019

  • Start
    02 Dec 2023
  •  
    9:30 AM (UTC+11:00)
  • End
    16 Dec 2023
  •  
    4:00 PM (UTC+11:00)
  • Location
    Bright
  • Spaces left
    8

  Registration is closed

  Leader	Joc Mannes
  Phone	0420560104
  Grade	C with Some B
  Numbers	6 including leader.
  Trailers?	NO
  What	Not suitable for 1st time high country trippers. Will modify route depending on attendees. Central high country. Talbotville, Dargo, Butcher country, Zeka Spur, maybe further west weather dependant. all the classics with extra bits. drive down Saturday drive back Sunday. Overnight bush campsite no facilities.
  Need	Basic Recovery gear UHF radio Front & rear tow points All Terrain Tyres in good condition as a MINIMUM  No pets
  Meet	9.30 Sunday outside the brew pub Bright Saturday night before meet for beers the night before.

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  A club Satphone and defibrillator are available for use on trips. Please check the current magazine for booking information.

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