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| February 2011 Sat 5th to Sun 6th |
OBSERVATION RALLY : >>Members Info<< Grade S - Social. A challenging drive around the Blue Mountains, designed to test the mind skills of everyone on board your vehicle. Around and around you will go and where you’ll end up nobody knows (just kidding!). A wonderful weekend of fun and enjoyment testing your mettle against the writers of the most diabolical clues known to NPC history. A great family favourite, revived just in time for autumn! |
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| March 2011 Sat 5th to Sun 13th |
VICTORIAN HIGH COUNTRY : >>Members Info<< Grade C. Start from Jindabyne then travel via Davies High Plains to Omeo, Dargo, Wonnangatta Valley, Blue Rag, Billy Goat Bluff etc. |
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| March 2011 Sat 19th to Sun 27th |
MANSFIELD (VIC) HIGH COUNTRY : >>Members Info<< Grade C. 9-day trip travelling through the spectacular Victorian High Country. Explore the historical mining and grazing areas around scenic Mansfield and Jamieson. |
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| April 2011 Sat 2nd to Sun 3rd |
MT AIRLY & GUNSHOT PASS: >>Members Info<< Grade C. Drive the very popular Gunshot Pass & Mt Airly track near Glen Davis. Bring your walking shoes and camera for a short walk to the lookout. This might turn into a weekend trip if there’s enough people wanting to camp somewhere. |
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| April 2011 Thurs 21st to Sun 1st May |
EASTER VICTORIAN HIGH COUNTRY : >>Members Info<< Grade C/B but weather dependant - We are taking a few extra days on the looong weekend to enjoy the scenic Victorian High Country. |
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| April 2011 Fri 22nd to Mon 25th |
MONGA TO BENDETHERA : >>Members Info<< Grade C. Spend the Easter long weekend exploring and sightseeing the fabulous south coast areas travelling through Monga National Park, Buckenbowra State Forest . Also venturing south into the spectacular Bendethera Valley in Deua National Park. |
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| April 2011 Fri 22nd to Mon 25th |
EASTER ON THE LAND: >>Members Info<< Spend the long weekend relaxing on your own land. There will be some short trips available around the local area exploring the Southern Highlands or you can drive some of the many tracks on the Land. Use the Land as a base to visit Canberra, Goulburn or Moss Vale areas. |
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| April 2011 Sat 30th to Sun 1st |
CHICHESTER STATE FOREST: >>Members Info<< A leisurely trip through the Chichester State Forest, right next to Barrington Tops National Park, checking out the panoramic views of the Williams Valley, Karuah River and the Telegherry River. Visiting some of the delightful waterfalls of Problem Creek and Jerusalem Creek falls so there will be a little bit of walking involved. |
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| May 2011 Sat 7th to Sun 8th |
COCKATOO ISLAND CAMPING : >>Members Info<< |
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| July 2011 Sat 2nd to Sun 17th |
BURKE & WILLS 150TH YEAR TRIP : >>Members Info<< Grade C- A two week trip travelling through remote and desert areas during the school holiday period. Exploring Outback NSW, Corner Country and the Simpson Desert. |
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| August 2011 | JUST DESERTS 2011 - CANNING STOCK ROUTE & ANNE BEADELL HIGHWAY: >>Members Info<< You've always wanted to do it, so here is your chance. Chris Chapman 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. There will be several information sessions so that you know what preparation is required. |
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| September 2011 Sun 4th |
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS MYSTERY TOUR : >>Members Info<< Grade C - Enjoy a short day trip travelling from Fitzroy Falls to Moss Vale travelling thorough some of the spectacular delights of Moreton National Park Meryla State Forest visiting some spectacular lookouts overseeing Fitzroy Falls and escarpments of Yarrunga Creek Valley. Bring your walking shoes as some of the lookouts are a short distance from the road. |
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| September 2011 Sat 10th to Sat 24th |
 FLINDERS RANGES 2011 : >>Members Info<<Grade C - Remark to Argadells and Chase 4wd tracks, Wilpena pound and Gammon Ranges. |
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| October 2011 Sat 1st to Mon 3rd |
BUCKENBOWRA : >>Members Info<< Grade C - Travelling through areas of Monga National Park, Buckenbowra River area and Pigeon House Mountain near Batemans Bay. |
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| October 2011 Sat 1st to Mon 3rd |
YERRANDERIE : >>Members Info<< Grade D – A 3-day trip into the Blue Mountains behind Warragamba Dam visiting the old silver mine town of Yerranderie. |
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| October 2011 Sat 8th to Sun 9th |
AIRLY MOUNTAIN : >>Members Info<< Grade C+ - A challenging weekend away driving the tracks around the spectacular Airly Mountain area north of Lithgow. This trip is only for experienced off-road drivers with well-prepared vehicles. |
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| October 2011 Sat 22nd to Sun 23rd |
ABERCROMBIE NATIONAL PARK : >>Members Info<< Grade C –Abercrombie is south of Oberon in the Central West and is a great place to visit. The hills are steep and the views are spectacular. See some relics of previous settlement, drive many interesting tracks and visit some great spots. |
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| November 2011 Sat 26th to Sun 27th |
OLD GREAT NORTH ROAD : >>Members Info<< Grade D - A leisurely weekend trip close to Sydney, exploring the Yengo Nat Park area including the convict-built Old Great North Road. Beware! Some walking to visit sites will be involved. |
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| December 2011 Sat 26th Dec 2011 to Sun 1st Jan 2012 |
BENDETHERA : >>Members Info<< Grade C - Spend New Year’s Eve away from the crowds and fireworks on a 7-day trip visiting the stunning Bendethera Valley and surrounding Deua and Wadbilliga NP’s. Explore the 4WD tracks, walking trails and swimming holes in this picturesque South Coast area. Plenty of time to chill out. For the more energetic there will be several walks, so bring your boots |
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| January 2012 Sat 21st Jan 2012 to Sun 28th Jan 2012 |
VICTORIAN HIGH COUNTRY : >>Members Info<< Grade C+ - An 8-day trip travelling through the spectacular Victorian high country taking on some of the more difficult tracks. The planned tracks may change due to weather and road conditions. |
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| February 2012 Sat 11th Feb 2012 to Sun 19th Feb 2012 |
VICTORIAN HIGH COUNTRY : >>Members Info<< Grade C - Start from Jindabyne then travel via Deddick Trail, Jacksons Landing, Blue Rag, and others. |
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| July & August 2013 Mon 1st July 2013 to Sat 3rd August 2013 |
FROM THE DESERT TO THE CAPE 2013: >>Members Info<< Grade C – This huge trip takes you to some of Australia’s best 4WD destinations. The first section is a trip through the Corner Country, over to Oodnadatta then across the Simpson Desert to Birdsville. This is followed by a leisurely drive across the length and breadth of Queensland to Cairns. The next section is 4 weeks of fun on Cape York. Members can do either section or both. |
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| 2010 | ||
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| December 2010 Tues 28th to Sun 2nd Jan 2011 |
DEUA NP (Bendethera Valley) & WADBILLIGA NP: >>Members Info<< Grade C. Spend New Year’s Eve away from the crowds and fireworks on a six-day trip visiting the stunning Deua and Wadbilliga National Parks. Explore the 4WD tracks, walking trails and swimming holes in these two picturesque South Coast areas. For the more energetic there will be several walks, so bring your boots! |
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| December 2010 Sat 11th to Sun 19th |
VICTORIAN HIGH COUNTRY: >>Members Info<< Grade C. A 9 day trip travelling through the spectacular high country from Jindabyne, visiting Davies Plains, Tom Groggin and onto Omeo and beyond. The planned tracks may change due to weather and road conditions. |
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| December 2010 Saturday 18th |
MT AIRLY & GUNSHOT PASS: >>Members Info<< Grade C. Drive the very popular Gunshot Pass & Mt Airly track near Glen Davis. Bring your walking shoes and camera for a short walk to the lookout. This might turn into a weekend trip if there’s enough people wanting to camp somewhere. |
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| November 2010 Monday 1st |
CAIRO TO CAPE TOWN: A 16 week, 18,000 km self drive (Land Rovers) fully guided trip from Cairo to Cape Town, through 11 countries. This is with a local tour adventure group who supply the 4WD vehicles for you to drive, one for each couple/family, spares, all food, all fuel, customs paperwork, support vehicles & staff etc. Trip expenses are about $20,000 per person. Their details are at AfricaExpeditionSupport.com. Contact Harry & Evon Jenkinson on 9548 1649, 0419 868 878 or scuba.harry@gmail.com if interested. |
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| October 2010 Sat 23rd to Sun 24th |
ABERCROMBIE RIVER NATIONAL PARK : >>Members Info<< Grade C. Abercrombie is just south of Oberon and is a great place to visit. The hills are steep and the views are spectacular. We'll see some relics of previous settlement, along with interesting tracks and visit some great spots. The campsite has a pit toilet, with swimming and fishing opportunities nearby |
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| October 2010 Sat 9th to Sun 10th |
AIRLY MOUNTAIN: >>Members Info<< Grade C. You’ve heard the stories now meet the mountain! This is a return trip for more of the challenging drives on this spectacular mountain north of Lithgow. |
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| October 2010 Sat 2nd to Mon 4th |
DINGO TOPS TO WERRIKIMBE: >>Members Info<< Grade D, C if wet - Escape Sydney for the long weekend as we explore the magnificent mountains, forests, rivers, waterfalls and lookouts north of Gloucester, up to Dingo Tops, through the Cells River area, across the Oxley Highway to Werrikimbe National Park, looping down to the Wilson River area and finishing up in Wauchope |
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| September 2010 Thurs 30th to Sat 16th |
EAST TO FRASER - WEST TO SYDNEY : >>Members Info<< Grade C - Driving up to Fraser island via the coast and heading back inland, route TBA. Looking at spending 5-7 days on the island. Fishing gear is a must. This will be a casual, relaxed trip; the only time factor is the return date. |
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| September 2010 Sunday 5th |
TIANJARA FIRE TRAIL : >>Members Info<< An easy day trip travelling the old Burrier Fire Trail to Danjera Dam, Monkey Gum Fire Trial, Tianjara Falls and Tianjara Fire Trail, finishing up at Pointers Gap Lookout. |
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| September 2010 Saturday 4th |
OBSERVATION RALLY: >>Members Info<< A challenging drive around Sydney, designed to test the mind skills of everyone on board your vehicle. A wonderful day of fun and enjoyment testing your mettle against the writers of the most diabolical clues known to NPC history. A great family favourite, revived just in time for spring! |
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| August 2010 Sat 21st to Sun 22nd |
AIRLY & GLEN DAVIS HISTORICAL TOUR: >>Members Info<< Grade C – Explore these historic shale mining ghost towns north of Lithgow. This is a continuation of the March trip.. |
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| August 2010 Saturday 7th |
TARMAC TOUR: >>Members Info<< A behind the scenes look at the inner working of Sydney airport. If you would like to learn more about the tour please have a look at their website: www.airsidetarmactours.com |
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| August 2010 Sun 1st to Sat 28th |
CAPE YORK CLUB TRIP: >>Members Info<< GradeC/B - One of the “must do” 4wd trips. A 4-week trip travelling to the most northern tip of Australia exploring many of the fascinating areas off the main track. Note that the dates are departing and return to Cairns. |
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| July 2010 Sat 10th |
POWERLINES TRACK – NEWNES SF: >>Members Info<< Grade C but with bypass tracks – This is a day trip along the powerlines track through Newnes State Forest and exploring the surrounding area for other tracks to drive. This is about having fun while seeing what you and your truck can do. |
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| July 2010 Sat 10th to Sun 11th |
HILL END AND SOFALA: >>Members Info<< Grade D - A trip to the historic Hill End gold town, we will most likely be going in via the Bridle Track and out via Sofala. We will hopefully find some more interesting places to have a play. Explore this time capsule preserving the history of one of Australia's biggest gold rushes. |
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| June 2010 Mon 21st June to Sun 4th July |
CORNER COUNTRY CLUB TRIP:>>Members Info<< Grade C/D – 2 week trip from Bourke, through QLD Channel Country to Birdsville. Then cross the Simpson Desert via the Rig Road and travel down the Oodnadatta and Strzelecki Tracks to Cameron Corner, finishing at Cobar. |
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| June 2010 Friday 18th |
TEN PIN BOWLING: >>Members Info<< A fun night out for the family or just to get to know some more of your fellow members in a fun relaxed environment. |
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| June 2010 Sat 12th to Mon 14th |
SUNNY CORNER SF & TURON NP: >>Members Info<< A 3 day trip through forests and tracks west of Lithgow. Members can alternatively make a day trip out of any of the days by meeting us at designated areas early that morning. Kids encouraged and fun required.. |
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| June 2010 Sat 12th to Mon 14th |
YERRANDERIE: >>Members Info<< Grade C - A 3 day trip into the Blue Mountains behind Warragamba Dam and visit the old silver mine town of Yerranderie. |
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| May 2010 Saturday 29th |
CANNING STOCK ROUTE 2011 BRIEFING: >>Member's Info<< Anyone who wishes to express an interest in joining this trip must attend this preliminary briefing meeting at the Land. This is a great chance to socialise with the other participants and organize any shared plans, equipment or spares. Contact Chris Chapman for details. |
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| May 2010 Saturday 22nd |
LOST CITY & GLOW WORM TUNNEL: >>Members Info<< Grade D - The forests north of Lithgow have unusual sandstone rock formations, towering cliffs with spectacular views and the remains of a remarkable privately constructed railway line built 100 years ago. This is an interesting day trip suitable for new members as well as older hands looking for a pleasant day out with the family. |
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| May 2010 Saturday 1st |
YENGO NATIONAL PARK: >>Members Info<< Grade D - A day trip to Yengo NP which is a little known area only one hour north of Sydney. The trip includes some great views, Aboriginal rock carvings and we’ll drive some pleasant dirt tracks. This is an easy trip for the family through a remote area that few people visit. |
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| April 2010 Monday 26th |
WATAGANS: >>Members Info<< Grade A+. A day trip playing on some of the tougher tracks of the Watagans. Trip is more catered for bigger trucks with suspension lifts and good tyres. Lockers would be good.. |
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| April 2010 Mon 5th to Mon 26th |
TASMANIA CLUB TRIP: >>Member's Info<< Follow Rollanda and Steve on a 3 week trip around Tasmania. We will explore 4WD tracks, historic sites and the spectacular natural sites that make up Tasmania. Accommodation will be a mixture of motel accommodation in the larger towns, camping in National Parks and caravan parks. If you can’t make it for the whole time, there are points along the way to head back home if needed. |
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