On the weekend of the 20th April twelve 4WD clubs from the WA 4WD Association met at Whitegum Farm to hold the Gathering, an event to allow education, collaboration, mingling and fun to occur with likeminded 4WD enthusiasts.
It was a great weekend, fantastic weather, the site booked just by members and their visitors. We had speakers on a concurrent schedule who educated all on safe towing, recovery update, tyre technical issues, CPR and first aid. An amazing cooking class with tasting included from members of the Indonesian Perth 4WD Club.
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Armadale 4wd Club – Paynes Find Authentic Outback Experience (Aug-Sept 2024)
The trip leadership was rotated on a daily basis between Ian and Alex Smith, trip planning was a joint effort with Cherrill taking the notes. Nine of us attended the trip which included Cherrill Smith, George, Annice & Kieler Henderson, Trevor and Wendy Desmond and Bob and Janet Smith. It was a great trip filled with a lot of adventure and laughter.
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FAWDCWA – Dirk Hartog Island (April 2021)
Freedom All Wheel Drive Club of WA endeavours to hold at least one trip each month including day trips, social outings and extended camping trips. This trip to Dirk Hartog Island is one of many over the years, including Karara Rangelands, Ravensthorpe, Mellembye and Melangata station stays and Mount Augustus.
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TeamW4 Land Rover Club – 2024 W4 Challenge
Since before official incorporation, in 2013, “The Team” behind TeamW4 Land Rover Club have been organizing and running events and trips for Western Australian Land Rover owners and enthusiasts. The major annual club event of the year , The W4 Challenge, has had a varied format over its 12 years, from hard core 4 wheel driving, family fun bonding exercises, scavenger hunt style outings and some times a combination of all of them. Traditionally this has been held as a full weekend event in spring just before the AGM and award presentation.
For 2024 we are mixing things up a bit and running the event as a 3 round series with a variety of Challenges.
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Muddy Trails don’t have to be a slog
Taken with permission from the West Australian (Outdoor Explorer! published July 14, 2024)
https://info.thewest.com.au/westadvertising/feature/14072024/page2.html
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Foothills 4WD Club – Mundaring Powerlines (June 2024)
The much-anticipated Day run that was originally scheduled in January 2024 and subsequently
cancelled due to a warm day (43°C).
A small group of die-hards took part and enjoyed the sun-filled morning, which was great as it forecast with some rain which eventually fell later in the day. Rob & Gill provided entertainment for most of the day, well mostly Rob shoring up his Legend status and Gill providing the looks of shock and horror. Robert tested water depths for us with the Jimny and water up over the bonnet is of no concern anymore with the ever-trusty snorkel. Sandy and Andy provided tail end Charlie and some examples of the flex abilities of the MU-X and being able to balance on two wheels. And I was blessed to be accompanied by my youngest daughter Jessica and her boyfriend Reagan.
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Quad Drive 4wd Club – Brunswick Junction (May 2024)
Quad Drive 4wd Club explore their old stomping grounds…
Established in 1986, Quad Drive is one of Western Australia’s most seasoned clubs. Quad Drive is known for tackling the tough tracks, having a go and not turning back when the going gets tough. We pride ourselves on getting out there in the tough stuff.
We recently returned to an area of the south west that Quad Drive has spent many years exploring with some new and old faces. We spent two days in May exploring the red mud hills of Brunswick and we had a blast.
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WA 4WD Association Gathering 2024.
On the weekend of the 20th April twelve 4WD clubs from the WA 4WD Association met at Whitegum Farm to hold the Gathering, an event to allow education, collaboration, mingling and fun to occur with likeminded 4WD enthusiasts.
It was a great weekend, fantastic weather, the site booked just by members and their visitors. We had speakers on a concurrent schedule who educated all on safe towing, recovery update, tyre technical issues, CPR and first aid. An amazing cooking class with tasting included from members of the Indonesian Perth 4WD Club.
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Out & About – Avon Valley National Park and Surrounds (December 2023)
Members and visitors met between 8:30-9:00am at a truck bay 1km east of the Ampol Garage on Toodyay Road, Stratton. One exception was Rex who had problems with the battery in his vehicle while at home but joined the convoy later in the trip.
After all signing in, Frank gave an overview of the pending trip advising that it would be a leisurely run without any difficult 4×4 driving. Troy was given the task of being Tail End Charlie.
The convoy set off at 9:08am driving east on the Toodyay Road. The weather for the day was clear with a maximum of 30C. The convoy travelled 36kms and turned left into Morangup Road and after 6kms arrived at the entrance to the Avon Valley National Park. Rex joined the convoy at this point.
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Eastern Suburbs – Hann Track (September 2021)
Led by Ron Dhu founder of Eastern Suburbs 4×4 Camping and Touring club.
Convoy of 8 vehicles consisting of 5 experienced drivers and 3 nervous newbies:
Ron Pajero/Jayco Penguin Ooutback. Vince/Peta Terrican/Avan. Rob/Robyn Toyota 200 series/ Complete Campsite Exodus 16. Graham/Di 200 series. /Vanguard Rustler. Mike/Nuala Ford Ranger/AOR. Russ/Sandy Follow Me Camper trailer. Bea Prado/Jayco penguin on Rd. Pamela Pajero/Jayco penguin outback.
Mike had good maps and radio, Vince mechanic come panel beater, Rob who carried most extra things you may need, Russ who was good at fixing most things.
Read MoreThis trip was on Rons bucket list and as it was to be his last trip we decided to go for it.
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LROCWA – Pilbara Trip (August 2023)
Tuesday 1st August – Simon
Read MoreMeeting point was the Bindoon bakery for 10am start to the trip. I left home with what I thought was plenty of time, only managing to get there at 10 minutes to ten. Early in the trip towards Paynes Find Brian started to have gearbox problems with the car not changing gears. He turned around and headed home leaving Julian, Pauline, Barry and I to carry on. Brian was going to change vehicles when he got home and leave for a second go to catch us up. He was unlucky in the fact he had a blow out on one of the caravan tyres which set him back further. We arrived at Paynes Find and fuelled up and headed for the free camping, just north of the fuel stop. Set up camp and lite a fire, the weather was closing in and started to rain. We all retreated to our tents and swag early that night. The rain picked up further through the night.
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