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JANUARY 2005
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| Sunday 9th |
NEWNES (Grade D) A Day trip with Garry D exploring the Deep Pass & Natural Arch. Some walking required - Opportunities for a swim in the rock pools Trip Report |
| Wednesday 12th |
GENERAL MEETING - 8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five Dock. Visitors Welcome. |
| Saturday 15th - Sunday 16th |
OBSERVATION RALLY (Grade D) It is you and your map reading skills matching wits against Simon A's cryptic clues in this exploration of the historical areas surrounding our Club Land POSTPONED DUE TO POOR NUMBERS |
| Sunday 23rd |
CRICKET 1-DAY INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA V PAKISTAN - The Club has secured a limited number of tickets for a social day/night out Trip Report |
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COMMITTEE MEETING - 8:00pm Visitors Welcome - @ the President's home |
| Sunday 23rd |
STOCKTON BEACH – SAND DRIVING TRAINING Trip Report |
| Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th |
SEAL ROCKS/GREAT LAKES (Grade C/D) A trip around this scenic area with plenty of opportunities for a swim. Trip Report |
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FEBRUARY 2005
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| Sunday 30th January - Sunday 6th February |
VICTORIAN HIGH COUNTRY (Grade B/C) A 7 day journey led by Graham & Lydia B to this unique area, a combination of fabulous mountain scenery, unspoiled creeks and driving challenges. Trip Report |
| Wednesday 2nd |
NISSAN TRIALS ORGANISING COMMITTEE All Welcome |
| Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th |
AIRLY MOUNTAIN (Grade B/C) Russell & Wendy E led a trip up to this very scenic spot between Lithgow and Mudgee. Trip Report |
| Wednesday 9th |
EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING and ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - 8:00pm at the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five Dock. |
| Saturday 12th |
NISSAN TRIALS WORKING BEE Just a quick "look/see" to work out what changes and/or work will be required for the 2005 Nissan Trials |
| Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th |
LUMBERJACK FUNKHANA & FILM NIGHT - At the Club Land. Trip Report |
| Wednesday 23rd |
COMMITTEE MEETING - Visitors welcome |
| Saturday 26th - Sunday 27th |
WATER WEEKEND - LAKE CONJOLA (Grade D) Pleasant camping by the side of Lake Conjola on the NSW South Coast with easy access to the surf beach. Bring your boat, canoe, bicycle, good food and wine, swimmers, snorkeling or fishing gear. Trip Report |
| Sunday 27th |
WATAGANS DAY TRIP (Grade B/C) Charles B will run a day trip to this very enjoyable area close to Sydney. There should be some challenging tracks with a couple of nice spots to choose from for lunch. Trip Report |
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MARCH 2005
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| Wednesday 2nd |
NISSAN TRIALS ORGANISING COMMITTEE - All Welcome |
| Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th |
STOCKTON BEACH - Weekend playing on the Big Dunes |
| Wednesday 9th |
GENERAL MEETING - 8:00pm Visitors Welcome. This month's meeting was held at RAYS OUTDOOR WORLD - 93-99 Parramatta Road, Camperdown |
| Saturday 12th |
COMMITTEE DINNER - Outgoing and incoming committee members (and their partners) are invited to this night out at a Greek Restaurant in Sydney's Inner West. - Please note numbers are limited. |
| Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th |
DRIVER TRAINING - At Menai - incorporates the Menai Cleanup - for details of the Driver Training - click here. |
| Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th |
HILL END – Grade C/D - Travel along the Bridal Track to this famous gold mining town and return via Sofala and the Turon River |
| Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th |
YALWAL – 4WD & FISHING TRIP (Grade B/C) Chris B is organising a different kind of weekend away, combining some interesting driving and fishing. Contact Chris to find out what you do on a B grade fishing trip! |
| Wednesday 23rd |
COMMITTEE MEETING - 8:00pm @ Berala Public School, Auburn Road Berala Visitors welcome |
Friday 25th –
Monday 28th |
BARRINGTON TOPS – Enjoy Easter weekend camping and exploring this region at a very easy pace. Grade C/D. |
Friday 25th –
Monday 28th |
EASTER @ "THE LAND" - Why not spend the long weekend away from the madden (or its that maddening) crowd at your own little spot in the country? A few members are going to go down and camp on the land, so come and join in. There will be some work done (but not compulsory) and maybe the movies will happen again. Should be fun. |
Friday 25th –
Monday 28th |
J5, THE 4WD JAMBOREE- Hosted by the Suzuki 4WD Club of NSW on behalf of 4WD NSW & ACT at Mount Panorama, Bathurst. |
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APRIL 2005
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| Saturday 2nd - Sunday 10th |
CARAVAN CAMPING AND 4WD SUPERSHOW @ Rosehill Gardens. Click here to see shots from our stand.
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| Wednesday 13th |
GENERAL MEETING - 8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five Dock. Visitors Welcome. |
Friday 8th –
Sunday 31st |
TASMANIAN TOUR A three week tour of the Island State incorporating the longest and deepest water crossing ever encountered on a Nissan Club trip (thankfully utilising the services of the Spirit of Tasmania III) Trip Report
The Tasmanian Tour is supported by the Tasmanian Government through Events Tasmania |
| Friday 15th - Sunday 17th |
2005 Tuff Truck Challenge |
| Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th |
DRIVER TRAINING - At Menal - incorporates the Menai Cleanup |
| Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th |
NISSAN TRIALS WORKING BEE @ SORRA 60 km North of Windsor on Putty Road |
| Wednesday 27th |
COMMITTEE MEETING - 8:00pm @ Berala Public School, Auburn Road Berala Visitors welcome |
| MAY 2005 |
| Wednesday 4th |
NISSAN TRIALS ORGANISING COMMITTEE 8:00pm @ Berala Public School, Auburn Road Berala Visitors welcome - All Welcome - |
| Wednesday 11th |
GENERAL MEETING - 8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five Dock. Visitors Welcome. Founding President Hugh Hodgkinson gave a presentation on his recent 4WD trip to South Africa and discussed his plans to lead a tour there in 2007. |
| Saturday 14th - Sunday 15th |
WATER WEEKEND - FRAZER PARK. Pleasant camping by the beach in Munmorah State Recreation Area with all facilities and a sheltered camp kitchen with electric/gas barbeques and easy access to the surf beach. It is planned to swim and do short drives and walks to sight see the spectacular sea views and escarpments and generally relax. Bring your good food and wine, swimmers, snorkelling or fishing gear. Camping and Park usage fees apply.Suitable for caravans or trailer campers. |
| Saturday 14th - Sunday 15th |
DRIVER TRAINING - Whilst final preparations are being carried out on the tracks at the Club's own 94 hectare property, driver training will be held at Menai. |
| Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd |
NISSAN TRIALS WORKING BEE @ SORRA 60 km North of Windsor on Putty Road |
| Wednesday 25th |
COMMITTEE MEETING - 8:00pm @ Berala Public School, Auburn Road Berala Visitors welcome |
| Saturday 28th - Sunday 29th |
ADVANCED RECOVERY TRAINING MODULE - Ideal for those wishing to join the Nissan Club's own "Recovery Team" or if you want to hone your vehicle recovery skills. |
| JUNE 2005 |
| Wednesday 1st |
NISSAN TRIALS ORGANISING COMMITTEE 8:00pm @ Berala Public School, Auburn Road Berala Visitors welcome - All Welcome - |
| Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th |
LAND WORKING BEE - Come along to the Club's land and lend a hand or moral support to those busily contsructing the shelter shed. |
Wednesday 8th
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GENERAL MEETING - 8:00pm. This month's general Meeting will be held at BOOTS OUTDOOR WORLD, 82 Parramatta Road, Lidcome (Corner Francis St) Visitors Welcome. Boots always put on a good night for us, so come check out the latest in camping and outdoor gear and bring your money with you! |
| Friday 10th - Monday 13th |
ARALUEN - Explore the Araluen Valley and Deua National Park, staying at Hugh H's property |
| Wednesday 22nd |
COMMITTEE MEETING - 8:00pm @ Berala Public School, Auburn Road Berala Visitors welcome |
| Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th |
LAND WORKING BEE - Come along to the Club's land and lend a hand or moral support to those busily constructing the shelter shed. |
| Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th |
DRIVER TRAINING - Held at Menai, pending completion of the training tracks at "The Land". |
| Friday 24th - Sunday 26th |
NATIONAL 4X4 SHOW - "The Dome", Sydney Olympic Park. Come along and visit us at our Stand. Click here to see what we got up to at the 2004 show.
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| Saturday 25th - Sunday 26th |
NISSAN TRIALS WORKING BEE @ SORRA 60 km North of Windsor on Putty Road - |
| Saturday 25th - Sunday 26th |
STOCKTON BEACH - Sand driving training - ideal for new members or for older members wanting a refresher (or just a rollocking good time). |
| JULY 2005 |
| Wednesday 6th |
NISSAN TRIALS ORGANISING COMMITTEE 8:00pm @ Berala Public School, Auburn Road Berala Visitors welcome - All Welcome - |
Saturday 9th - Sunday 10th |
LAND WORKING BEE - Come along to the Club's land and lend a hand or moral support to those busily contsructing the shelter shed. |
Saturday 2nd -
Sunday 24th |
BIRDSVILLE AND OODNADATTA TRACKS VIA SIMPSON DESERT - Journey through outback NSW from Broken Hill to the Corner Country. Tame the Strzelecki and Birdsville Tracks. Meet other Club group at Birdsville. Travel together across the Simpson Desert. Return by the Oodnadatta Track and Painted Desert. |
Saturday 9th -
Sunday 31st |
ALICE SPRINGS VIA SIMPSON DESERT - A three week trip, meeting other Club group at Birdsville. Travel together across the Simpson Desert and then leave them for Alice Springs. Explore the natural wonders of the East and West MacDonnell Ranges and Ularu / Kata Tjuta (Ayers Rock & Olgas). Return via Plenty Hwy and outback QLD. |
| Wednesday 13th |
GENERAL MEETING - 8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five Dock. Visitors Welcome. |
| Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th |
DRIVER TRAINING - Held at Menai, pending completion of the training tracks at "The Land". |
| Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th |
XMAS IN JULY at the Club Land Come and enjoy our alternative Christmas celebration in the climate you read about in the story book (ie bring your thermals). Traditional Xmas Dinner at the "Loaded Dog" and accommodation at either the Loaded Dog (for the wimps) or camping on the Club's land. Click here for Photos |
| Wednesday 27th |
COMMITTEE MEETING - 8:00pm @ Berala Public School, Auburn Road Berala Visitors welcome |
| Saturday 30th - Sunday 31st |
NISSAN TRIALS WORKING BEE @ SORRA 60 km North of Windsor on Putty Road |
| AUGUST 2005 |
| Wednesday 3rd |
NISSAN TRIALS ORGANISING COMMITTEE 8:00pm @ Berala Public School, Auburn Road Berala Visitors welcome - All Welcome - |
| Wednesday 10th |
GENERAL MEETING - 8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five Dock. Visitors Welcome. |
| Saturday 13th - Sunday 14th |
DRIVER TRAINING - Held at Menai, pending completion of the training tracks at "The Land". |
| Saturday 20th - Sunday 21st |
NISSAN TRIALS WORKING BEE @ SORRA 60 km North of Windsor on Putty Road |
| Wednesday 24th |
COMMITTEE MEETING - 8:00pm @ Berala Public School, Auburn Road Berala Visitors welcome |
| Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th |
LAND WORKING BEE – Help out with the formwork and road base for the shed's floor. Bring your trailer if you can. Stay on the land or at the “Loaded Dog”. Lunches catered for, so let us know if you are coming. |
| 27th August - 11th September |
BIRSDVILLE RACES - Not for the faint-hearted, a trip to the Outback for this quintessential experierience |
| SEPTEMBER 2005 |
| Wednesday 7th |
NISSAN TRIALS ORGANISING COMMITTEE 8:00pm @ Berala Public School, Auburn Road Berala Visitors welcome - All Welcome |
| Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th |
LAND WORKING BEE – Help out with the arrival of our containers as “the shed” takes shape. Stay on the land or at the “Loaded Dog”. Lunches catered for, so let us know you are coming. |
| Wednesday 14th |
GENERAL MEETING - 8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five Dock. Visitors Welcome. |
| Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th |
DRIVER TRAINING - Still at Menai while we finish off the facilities at The Land. |
| Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th |
YERRANDERIE – GRADE C (B if wet) Limit 10 vehicles. A weekend trip to this idyllic spot where you can witness the hardships endured by early silver miners. Spectacular scenery and a great 4WD track make this a great trip for newer Club members (i.e. those that have not “suffered” a trip with “El President” before). Trip Report |
| Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th |
NISSAN TRIALS WORKING BEE @ SORRA 60 km North of Windsor on Putty Road - Members' Information |
| Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th |
CHAINSAW EDUCATION – Held on the Club's land, this course is run by David Lamb from Sutherland Saw Centre and is a must for those who have a chainsaw. Learn how to use it safely, basic maintenance. Plenty of trees to practice on. Stay on the land or at the “Loaded Dog”. |
| Saturday 24th - Sunday 9th October |
DARLING RIVER FROM BOURKE TO MENINDIE – Grade C - Spend the October school holidays in the NSW outback travelling along the Darling River, visiting National Parks in the area and a detour to White Cliffs opal mining town. |
| Wednesday 28th |
COMMITTEE MEETING - Visitors welcome
8:00pm @ Moore Stephens - Level 6, 460 Church St Parramatta . |
| OCTOBER 2005 |
| Saturday 1st - Monday 3rd |
NEWNES/HILL END Grade C/D A relaxing sojourn to this popular spot with Garry D & Dave P. Ideal for 1st timers or old hands looking for a relaxing weekend with history, views and fun. |
| Saturday 1st - Monday 3rd |
WILLOWGLEN CHALLENGE - The Toyota Land Cruiser Club's event. |
| Wednesday 5th |
NISSAN TRIALS ORGANISING COMMITTEE 8:00pm @ The Prez's Home - Visitors welcome - All Welcome - Members info |
| Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th |
LAND WORKING BEE / GPS & NAVIGATION COURSE – The Saturday will be spent working on shed and on Sunday, Brian Sommerville of GPSOZ will come down and show you how to use your GPS. This course was very popular last year. Stay on the land or at the “Loaded Dog”. We'll cater for your lunches, so let us know you are coming. |
| Wednesday 12th |
GENERAL MEETING - 8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five Dock. Visitors Welcome. |
| Saturday 15th - Sunday 16th |
DRIVER TRAINING - Still at Menai while we finish off the facilities at The Land. |
| Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd |
NISSAN TRIALS WORKING BEE @ SORRA 60 km North of Windsor on Putty Road - |
| Sunday 23rd |
APPIN - A challenging B Grade drive for experienced drivers who wont get too upset by a little bit of panel damage |
| Wednesday 26th |
COMMITTEE MEETING - 8:00pm @ Venue TBC Visitors welcome |
| Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th |
NISSAN TRIALS WORKING BEE @ SORRA 60 km North of Windsor on Putty Road - - Final Set Up |
| NOVEMBER 2005 |
| Wednesday 2nd |
NISSAN TRIALS ORGANISING COMMITTEE 8:00pm @ the president's Place All Welcome - Members info |
| Friday 4th - Sunday 6th |
NISSAN TRIALS - On the SORRA Property, (60km North of Windsor on the Putty Road)
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| Wednesday 9th |
GENERAL MEETING - 8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five Dock. Visitors Welcome. The Club Shop will be there. Don't forget to bring your money to pay for the Xmas Party |
| Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th |
DRIVER TRAINING (SAND) - Due to popular demand - this month's driver training will be a Module 6 - Sand Driving session at Stockton Beach. Older members are welcome to come along on this trip too (Members' Info) For details of the Club's Driver Training program, click here. To book onto driver training or for any questions, click here. Contact Chris Chapman |
| Sunday 13th |
SORRA CLEAN UP - Assistance is needed to finish cleaning up the SORRA Property and to help put the access tracks back in order (the got a wee bit rutted in the rain) Basically involves driving your car behind the grader to pack down the sand on their race tracks - Contact Ian O on 0403 954 818 |
| Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th |
LAND WORKING BEE - Come along to the Club's land and lend a hand or moral support to those busily constructing the access track to the water crossing. Members' info |
| Wednesday 23rd |
COMMITTEE MEETING - 8:00pm @ Moore Stephens' Offices - Level 6, 460 Church Street Parramatta (cnr Fennell St) - Call 0500-564 776 on arrival to be let into the security building - Visitors welcome |
| Sunday 27th |
WOODPECKER CHALLENGE - Come along and cheer on the team from the Nissan Patrol Club. This event is held at Dargle Ski Park, River Road, Lower Portland. Report (from the Victorious Nissan Club Team) |
| DECEMBER 2005 |
| Sat 3 ~ Sun 4 |
XMAS PARTY - Patonga Caravan Park |
| Wed 7 |
NISSAN TRIALS ORGANISING COMMITTEE Post Mortem of the 2005 Trials - 8:00pm @ The President's Place - All Welcome |
| Sat 10 ~ Sun 11 |
AIRLY MOUNTAIN - Grade C/B Maximum 8 cars. A challenging drive to the top of the hill is rewarded with great views (and the need for a challenging drive back down). |
| Wed 14 |
GENERAL MEETING - 8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five Dock. Visitors Welcome. Bring along a plate for some Xmas Cheer. |
| Sat 31 ~ Sun 1 January 2006 |
NEW YEARS EVE - If you are looking for a different way of ushering in 2006, come along to Stewarts Brook = enjoy camping on a private property with hot showers and a bush dance new years eve party. Limit 10 vehicles. Optional Sunday drive through some private properties in the area. Report |
