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| ADVANCE NOTICE\2008
Trips (LONG TRIPS IN THE PIPELINE) |
Sat 9th Feb - Sunday 10th Feb |
Yalawal
- Travelling the Yalwal, Jerawongala and
Morton National Parks in the South Coast hinterlands of
Nowra. Taking in the views of Tianjara falls, Danjera Dam
and breathtaking scenic views of Sussex Inlet and Jervis
Bay.
Members Info |
Sat 7 July ~ Sun 19 (or 26) August 2007 |
KIMBERLEYS
VIA FLINDERS/ULURU-ALICE SPRINGS
- A 6-7 week journey
with Dave Pederssen. Spend 2-3 weeks travelling from Sydney
via Flinders Ranges to Alices Springs then a further 3-4
weeks to the Bungle Bungles via Tanami Track and on to Gibb
River Road to Broome before heading back to Sydney
Members' info |
| Sat 11 ~ Sun 27 August |
INNAMINCKA - Grade
D/C - Two weeks traveling through outback towns and
opal mines to Cameron Corner and beyond. Discover the history
and stark beauty of Innamincka. Returning via QLD's Channel
Country. Dust, Sand and Opals. |
Monday 28th April 2008 ~ Sunday 11th May 2008
|
Corner Country - Grade
D/C Possible B if wet - A 2 week trip to Corner Country
starting at Cobar. Probable Itinerary as follows: Cobar, Louth,
Wanaaring, Tibooburra, Innamincka , Haddens Corner &/or
Omicron Station, Birdsville, Poepells Coner, Warburton crossing,
Walkers crossing, Cameron corner, Milparinka, White cliffs
& return to Cobar. Will visit the Simpson, Strzelecki
& the Sturt Stony Deserts + various Burke & Wills
and Sturt sites) Details
|
| August 2008 |
CANNING
STOCK ROUTE/ANNE BEADELL HIGHWAY - You've always
wanted to do it, so here is your chance. Chris C is going
to lead yet another convoy on what is often called "the
last Great 4WD Adventure". Plenty of time to set your
vehicle up. Details will emerge as time progresses. Members'
Info See the entry below for the information session
on 9 April 2006 Access
Special section (Trip folk only) Registrations
of interest for this trip have now closed |
JANUARY
2007 |
The Club
| Sun 7 |
SON
OF TRIALS Inspection. A trip to River Island to check
out the Son of Trials site and plan the competition. Meet
at Wombeyan Caves Road Turnoff at 8:30am. Call Chris C for
details |
| Wed 10 |
GENERAL
MEETING - Visitors Welcome - Details
8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five
Dock. ;Shop will be there
selling top quality recovery gear and Nissan Club merchandise. |
| Wed 24 |
COMMITTEE
MEETING - 8:00pm at Greenacre Citizens Hall. 202
Waterloo Road, Greenacre - Visitors Welcome |
Fri 26 ~ Sun 28 |
LAND
WORKING BEE - Working on the containers and Driver
Training Tracks - come along and lend a hand for the day,
or the (long) Weekend. Plenty of time to explore the local
area too!. Contact Chris C for details, or click here
for information |
FEBRUARY
2007 |
Wed 7
NEW VENUE |
SON
OF TRIALS SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING - 8:00pm
@ the Greenacre Citizens' Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre
Steve & Rollanda's Place. Come along and be a part of
the orgainising team for this major event. Visitors welcome!
Members' info |
| Wed 14 |
ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING - Visitors Welcome
- Details
8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five
Dock. This is your opportunity to get involved with the
Club atthe committee level. Call a committee
member and find out what is involved |
| Fri 16 ~ Sun 18 |
Illawarra
Caravan Camping 4WD Show. Kembla Grange, Wollongong
Details
|
| Sun 18 |
NISSAN
TRIALS SITE INSPECTION - SORRA. A day up at SORRA
to plan events for thhe 2007 Nissan Trials. Please bring
along a trailer so we can move gear down to the Son of Trials
site. Info coming soon |
| Fri 23 ~ Sun 25 |
YENGO
NP - Explore the tracks and
features of the National Park. Members'
Info |
| Sat 24 ~ Sun 25 |
SON
OF TRIALS WORKING BEE - At River Island. The work
will be pretty easy and the camping great. If enough people
show up to getthe work done early, Chris promises to lead
a drive up the Zig-Zag track! Contact Chris C for details |
Sat 24 Feb ~
Sun 3 March |
VICTORIAN
HIGH COUNTRY - TRIP FULL The
Dignam's annual pilgrimmage to the Holy Grail of Australian
4WD'ing. Like a fussy kid at a BBAQ, you'll be skirting
the burnt bits and enjoying the tastiest morsels of the
beautiful area. |
| Wed 28 |
COMMITTEE
MEETING - 8:00pm at Greenacre Citizens Hall. 202
Waterloo Road, Greenacre - Visitors Welcome |
MARCH
2007 |
| Fri 2 ~ Sun 4 |
New
England Caravan Camping 4WD Show. Tamworth Showground
Details
|
| Sun 4 |
SUNNY
CORNER - Grade C Limit 8 vehicles:
A Day trip through this scenic area, with some challenging
(optional) B Grade hills alongthe way. CANCELLED
- INSUFFICIENT REGISTRATIONS! |
| Tue 6 |
SON
OF TRIALS SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING - 8:00pm
@ the Greenacre Citizens' Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre.
Come along and be a part of the orgainising team for this
major event. Visitors welcome! Members' info |
| Fri 9 ~ Sun 11 |
Albury
Caravan Camping 4WD Show. Albury Showground Details
|
| Sat 10 ~ Sun 11 |
SON
OF TRIALS WORKING BEE - At River Island. The work
will be pretty easy and the camping great. If enough people
show up to getthe work done early, Chris promises to lead
a drive up the Zig-Zag track! Contact Chris C for details |
| Wed 14 |
GENERAL
MEETING - Visitors Welcome - Details
8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five
Dock.
The Club Shop will be there
selling top quality recovery gear and Nissan Club merchandise. |
| Sat 17 ~ Sun 18 |
SON
OF TRIALS 2 - A fun, family orientated competition
designed for standard 4WD's. Held at River Island, where
the camping and the mood is relaxed and friendly. Great
fun. - You do not need to be a member of a 4WD Club to compete!.
More information |
Mon 19 - Wed 21
MID
WEEK |
BARRINGTON
TOPS – Grade C –
A mid-week 3-day trip to the scenic Barrington Tops (NSW’s
other alpine region). Avoid the crowded weekends to explore
the rainforests and mountains of this World Heritage Area
Members'
Info |
| Wed 28 |
COMMITTEE
MEETING - 8:00pm at Greenacre Citizens Hall. 202
Waterloo Road, Greenacre - Visitors Welcome |
APRIL
2007 |
| Mon 2 ~ Mon 15 |
CORNER
COUNTRY - Harris & Carol lead a 14 day sightseeing
sojourn into the Corner. Members'
Info This trip is now full - waiting
list applies! |
| Tue 3 |
NISSAN TRIALS SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
- 8:00pm @ the Greenacre Citizens' Hall, 202 Waterloo
Road, Greenacre. Come along and be a part of the orgainising
team for this major event. Visitors welcome! Members' info
|
| Fri 6 ~ Mon 9 |
EASTER WEEKEND |
| Fri 6 ~ Mon 9 |
KEMPSEY
TO COFFS HARBOUR & BEYOND - 8 Vehicles
- Grade C/B: A return to the area from Kempsey
to Coffs Harbour and north almost to Grafton, including
Lower Bucca, Orara and Newfoundland State Forests and Yuraygir
National Park. Members'
Info |
| Fri 6 ~ Mon 9 |
LAND
WORKING BEE - There are a few things to do down at
the Land, and this is the perfect time to do it - not too
hot, not too cold and not at all rushed. Plenty of time
to duck down to the Loaded Dog for a dinner, and explore
the area, in between puting the servery doors and insulation
into the container and finishing off the Driver Training
Tracks. |
| Sat 7 ~ Sat 28 |
AYERS ROCK Starting
from Bourke, head out to Sturt National Park
and join the Strzelecki and Oodnadatta
Tracks as we spend 8 days getting to the Rock. We then spend
6-7 exploring the Centre before returning via the Plenty
Highway and Birdsville. Members'
Info |
Sat 14 ~ Sun 15
|
DRIVER
TRAINING - Finally, we are able
to commence Driver Training
on our own 94ha Slice of Heaven in the Southern Highlands.
For those new members who have not yet done training, or
for older meembers wanting to refresh their skills (or check
out the facilities at the Land),
book onto this by contacting the driver
trainers |
| Wed 11 |
GENERAL
MEETING - Visitors Welcome - Details
8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five
Dock. The Club Shop will
be there selling top quality recovery gear and Nissan Club
merchandise. The guest speaker this month will be from AllAir Suspension,
demonstrating the AirbagMan suspension system. |
| Sat 14 ~ Sat 15 |
NEWNES
WANDERING: Come a see the hidden side of the Newnes
Plateau. We all know about the 4WD and the tracks but what
about the canyons. This trip is all about seeing some the
hidden canyons that exist on the Newnes plateau. Members'
Info |
| Sat 14 ~ Sun 22 |
CARAVAN
CAMPING 4WD & HOLIDAY SUPERSHOW Held at Rosehill
Gardens, this is a wonderful opportunity to pick up some
camping equipmNet, information about trip destinations,
4WDaccesssories or learn about the Nissan
Patrol 4WD Club. We will have a Stand at the Show,
near the 4WD Demo Track.
Members - We need volunteers to help set
up our display as well as run the stand for short shifts
to informthe public about the Club. Click here
for details. |
| Sunday 22 |
SPECIAL CELEBRATION
FOR THE LIFE OF GRAHAM BELL |
Tue 24 |
Date
changed due to Public Holiday
COMMITTEE MEETING - 8:00pm at Greenacre Citizens
Hall. 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre - Visitors Welcome |
| Sat 21 ~ Sun 22 |
LAND
WORKING BEE - Join the Nissan Trials Driving Team
at a working bee at The Land. We'll
finish off some grid lines and maybe a few trenches (dug
with an automatic trench digger thinggy!. If you can help
out, contact the Land
Manager |
| Fri 27 |
COMMITTEE
DINNER - Lone Star Restaurant - 78 Roberts Road
Chullora. 7:30pm. Officially, this is a chance for the old
and new committees to get together and pass on information
and complete the handover of ther roles. Unofficially, it
is a night out for a pleasant meal with friends without
the hassle of sleeping in a tent afterwards, so anyone can
come. Contact the Social
Convenor to register your interest |
MAY
2007 |
| Tue 1 |
NISSAN
TRIALS SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING - 8:00pm
@ the Greenacre Citizens' Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre.
Come along and be a part of the orgainising team for this
major event. Visitors welcome! Members' info |
| Wed 9 |
GENERAL
MEETING - Visitors Welcome - Details
This month's General Meeting will be held at Ray's Outdoor Store,
6 Victoria Ave, Castle Hill. |
| Sat 12 ~ Sun 13 |
DRIVER TRAINING
- Our free Driver Training program
is open to all club members new and old. The course is conducted
on our own 94ha Slice of Heaven in
the Southern Highlands. For details or to book, contact the
driver trainers
|
| Mon 14 ~ Wed 16 MID WEEK
|
YALWAL
& TIANJARA - Grade C - A mid-week
trip to the south coast hinterland behind Nowra. Avoid the
crowded weekends to explore these areas. Members'
Info |
| Wed 23 |
COMMITTEE
MEETING - 8:00pm at Greenacre Citizens Hall. 202
Waterloo Road, Greenacre - Visitors Welcome |
| Fri 26 ~ Sun 28 |
Hunter
Valley Caravan Camping 4WD Show. Maitland Showground
Details |
JUNE
2007 |
| Tue 5 |
NISSAN
TRIALS SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING - 8:00pm
@ the Greenacre Citizens' Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre.
Come along and be a part of the orgainising team for this
major event. Visitors welcome! Members' info |
| Wed 13 |
GENERAL
MEETING - Visitors Welcome - Details
8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five
Dock. The Club Shop will
be there selling top quality recovery gear and Nissan Club
merchandise. The guest speaker this month will be from Kingsley
Enterprises, to tell us about the latest additions to the
Bushranger
line of 4WD accessoies. |
| Sat 23 ~ Sun 24 |
HILL END - GRADE
C (B if Wet) Travel into Hill End via Ophir on Saturday
and spend the night at the famous Hill End pub. Then on Sunday
take our time to travel out of Hill End via the Bridle Track.
There is the distinct possibility of a play on some interesting
tracks for the adventurous but generally the trip is gravel
roads and bitumen Details
|
| Wed 27 |
COMMITTEE
MEETING - 8:00pm at Greenacre Citizens Hall. 202
Waterloo Road, Greenacre - Visitors Welcome |
| |
|
JULY
2007 |
| Tue 3 |
NISSAN
TRIALS SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING - 8:00pm
@ the Greenacre Citizens' Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre.
Come along and be a part of the orgainising team for this
major event. Visitors welcome! Members' info |
| Wed 11 |
GENERAL
MEETING - Visitors Welcome - Details
8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five
Dock. The Club Shop will
be there selling top quality recovery gear and Nissan Club
merchandise. Our guest speaker will be Mark Puller from
Mickey Thompson
to discuss their range of 4WD tyres. |
| Sat 7 July ~ Sun 19 (or 26) August 2007 |
KIMBERLEYS
VIA FLINDERS/ULURU-ALICE SPRINGS
- A 6-7 week journey
with Dave Pederssen. Spend 2-3 weeks travelling from Sydney
via Flinders Ranges to Alices Springs then a further 3-4
weeks to the Bungle Bungles via Tanami Track and on to Gibb
River Road to Broome before heading back to Sydney
Members' info |
| Tue 17 ~ Thu 19 MID WEEK
|
WERRIKIMBE
NP - Grade C - A mid-week trip from
Gloucester through various parks inland from Port Macqaurie.
Avoid the crowded weekends to explore these areas. Contact
Mark Crowley
for details |
| Wed 25 |
COMMITTEE
MEETING - 8:00pm at Greenacre Citizens Hall. 202
Waterloo Road, Greenacre - Visitors Welcome |
| Fri 27 ~ Sun 29 |
Central Coast Caravan Camping
4WD Show. Mt Penang Parkland, Kariong Details |
Sat 28 ~ Sun 29 |
XMAS
IN JULY - A fun weekend at The Land. This year we
will have The Kitchen working in The Shed which will make
The Meal even better. The Saturday will be a Spit Roast
and on Sunday there will be a camp oven cook off. |
AUGUST
2007 |
| Tue 7 |
NISSAN
TRIALS SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING - 8:00pm
@ the Greenacre Citizens' Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre.
Come along and be a part of the orgainising team for this
major event. Visitors welcome! Members' info |
| Wed 8 |
GENERAL
MEETING - Visitors Welcome - Details
8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five
Dock. The Club Shop will
be there selling top quality recovery gear and Nissan Club
merchandise. |
| Fri 10 ~ Sun 12 |
Mid
North Coast Caravan Camping 4WD Show. Wauchope Showground.
Details |
Sat 11 ~ Sun 27 |
INNAMINCKA
- Grade D/C - Travel through outback towns
and opal mines to Cameron Corner and beyond. Discover the
history and stark beauty of Innamincka. Returning via QLD's
Channel Country. Dust, Sand and Opals. A good shake-down
trip for the Canning. For details contact Mark
Crowley or Brad
Boatwright. |
| Sat 25 - Sun 26 |
NISSAN
TRIALS WORKING BEE - We are starting to get to the
pointy end of preparation for the Nissan trials and need
as many folk as possible to go to the working bee at SORRA.
This month, the work o be done includes Track
development and design; track repair; log placement (using
advanced recovery techniques); cut up fallen tree and clearing/sorting
out the container. Contact Stephen
D or Chris C
if you can help out. |
| Wed 22 |
COMMITTEE
MEETING - 8:00pm at Greenacre Citizens Hall. 202
Waterloo Road, Greenacre - Visitors Welcome |
SEPTEMBER
2007 |
| Tue 4 |
NISSAN
TRIALS SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING - 8:00pm
@ the Greenacre Citizens' Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre.
Come along and be a part of the orgainising team for this
major event. Visitors welcome! Members' info |
| Fri 7 ~ Sun 9 |
Orana
Caravan Camping 4WD Show. Dubbo Showground. Details |
| Fri 7 ~ Sun 9 |
Trip to
Bendethra.
The trip is from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 Sept (APEC long W/E)
to Bendethra. The trip is grade C possible B grade maximum
10 cars. Bendethra is a great place to camp and its a great
drive to get there. Details |
| Wed 12 |
GENERAL
MEETING - Visitors Welcome - Details
8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five
Dock. The Club Shop will
be there selling top quality recovery gear and Nissan Club
merchandise. |
| Fri 14 ~ Sun 16 |
Penrith
Caravan Camping 4WD Show. Penrith Panthers Details
|
Sun 16
|
Lithgow
Powerlines track.
There is some challenging four wheel driving around the
Newnes State Forest, but there are chicken tracks for the
less adventurous. Grade D to B depending which tracks you
choose.
Details |
| Wed 26 |
COMMITTEE MEETING
- 8:00pm at Greenacre Citizens Hall. 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre
- Visitors Welcome |
| Sat 22 - Sun 23 |
NISSAN TRIALS WORKING BEE
- We are starting to get to the pointy end of preparation
for the Nissan trials and need as many folk as possible to
go to the working bee at SORRA. This month, the work to be
done includes Track
development and track repair. Contact Stephen
D or Chris C if
you can help out. |
Sat 29 ~ Mon 1st Oct
|
Bowman Ranges and Mount Royal Ranges
- Grade B/C
This trip will take us to Bowman Ranges and Mount
Royal Ranges.
We will be camping on the Saturday night @ Devils Hole
Camping area, with Sunday night atop the Mount Royal Ranges,
this is on Private Property, we have taken Club Members
to this beautiful location once before (and for those
that made the last trip, all the roads on the property
have been cleared). You will be able to shower here in
the homestead.
For more informaiton Details
|
OCTOBER
2007 |
| Tue 2 |
NISSAN
TRIALS SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING - 8:00pm
@ the Greenacre Citizens' Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre.
Come along and be a part of the orgainising team for this
major event. Visitors welcome! Members' info |
| Sat 6 - Sun 7 |
CANNING MEETING -
For those intending to go to the Canning Stock Route in 2008,
Chiris is having a compulsory
planning meeting at the Land. We will go over vehicle preparation
and other matters, get to kno your fellow adventurers and
start sorting out other details. Contact Chris for more info
|
| Wed 10 |
GENERAL
MEETING - Visitors Welcome - Details
8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five
Dock. The Club Shop will
be there selling top quality recovery gear and Nissan Club
merchandise. |
| Sat 13 ~ Sun 14 |
DRIVER TRAINING
- Our free Driver Training program
is open to all club members new and old. The course is conducted
on our own 94ha Slice of Heaven in
the Southern Highlands. For details or to book, contact the
driver trainers
|
| Fri 19 ~ Sun 21 |
Canberra
Caravan 4WD Camping Show Exhibition Park, Canberra.
Details
|
| Sat 20 - Sun 21 |
NISSAN TRIALS WORKING BEE
- We are starting to get to the pointy end of preparation
for the Nissan trials and need as many folk as possible to
go to the working bee at SORRA. This month, the work to be
done includes site preparation (clearing camping areas etc).
Contact Stephen D
or Chris C if you
can help out. |
| Wed 24 |
COMMITTEE
MEETING - 8:00pm at Greenacre Citizens Hall. 202
Waterloo Road, Greenacre - Visitors Welcome |
| Sat 27 - Sun 28 |
NISSAN TRIALS WORKING BEE
- This is the final set-up weekend. Help needed to finalise
the tracks, place buntin etc..
Contact Stephen D
or Chris C if you
can help out. |
| Tue 31 |
NISSAN
TRIALS SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING - 8:00pm
@ the Greenacre Citizens' Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre.
Come along and be a part of the orgainising team for this
major event. Visitors welcome! Members' info |
NOVEMBER
2007 |
| Fri 2 ~ Sun 4 |
NISSAN
TRIALS XVIII - The premier
inter-club 4WD competition in Australia. Held at the SORRA
Property, 60kms up the Putty Road from Windsor. |
| Fri 9 ~ Sun 11 |
National 4x4 Show -
The Dome, Sydney Showground. The Club once again has a stand
and invites all members to come along and promote the Club
and its activities - Visitors come and say "hello"
- we don't bite! Contact Michael Black for details |
| Fri 9 ~ Sun 11 |
South
Coast Caravan Camping 4WD Show. McKay Park, Batemans
Bay Details
Contact Michael Black |
| Wed 14 |
GENERAL
MEETING - Visitors Welcome - Details
8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five
Dock. The Club Shop will
be there selling top quality recovery gear and Nissan Club
merchandise. |
Sat 17 ~ Sun 18
|
SAND DRIVER TRAINING - Stockton Beach - part of the Club's Free Driver Training program.
|
Wed 21~ Fri 23
|
YERRANDERIE -Mid-week
trip to Yerranderie from Wednesday 21st November to Friday
23rd November.
This is a Grade C, 3-day trip into the Blue Mountains behind
Warragamba Dam and visiting the old silver mine of Yerranderie.
Avoid the crowded weekends to explore these areas. Enjoy
a relaxing trip away from the crowds. A
trip info sheet is here. Mark Crowley
|
| Wed 28 |
COMMITTEE MEETING
- 8:00pm at Greenacre Citizens Hall. 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre
- Visitors Welcome |
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DECEMBER
2007 |
| |
|
Sat 1 ~ Sun 2
|
CHRISTMAS PARTY - Venue and details to be confirmed |
| Tue 4 |
NISSAN TRIALS SUB-COMMITTEE
MEETING - 8:00pm @ the Greenacre
Citizens' Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. Come along and
be a part of the orgainising team for this major event. Visitors
welcome! Members' info |
| Wed 12 |
GENERAL
MEETING - Visitors Welcome - Details
8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five
Dock. The Club Shop will
be there selling top quality recovery gear and Nissan Club
merchandise. Bring a plate for some Xmas cheer! |
Sat 8 ~ Sat 15
|
Victorian High Country
- Week long trip down to the Victorian High Country.
A
trip info sheet is here. John Munday
|
| Wed 26 (TBC) |
COMMITTEE
MEETING - 8:00pm at Greenacre Citizens Hall. 202
Waterloo Road, Greenacre - Visitors Welcome |
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