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• M4WDC - Club Meetings

  • Start
    1 Sep 2026
  •  
  • End
    4 Dec 2029
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  • Schedule
    36 sessions
  • Location
    The Glasshouse at Caulfield Racecourse - 31 Station St, Caulfield East Vic 3145

  Monthly Club Meeting - Usually 1st Tuesdays @ 6.30pm for 7.30pm

  The Glasshouse at Caulfield Racecourse. 

  Address: 31 Station St, Caulfield East Vic 3145

  Phone for dinner reservations: 9257 7170

  Club meetings are generally held on the first Tuesday of most months, at 7.30pm and also on Zoom, for those that can't make it.

  Dinner will be available - please ring The Glasshouse on 9257 7170 to book a place and say you are with Melbourne 4WD Club so they can manage numbers.

  Visitors and prospective members are welcome, please email hello@mel4wdclub.org.au to let us know you're interested and we will send you details of the meeting.

  Meetings usually include:

  • Welcome to new members
  • Guest speaker
  • Trip reports
  • Tea/coffee
  • Upcoming events
  • Other club business 

  
  

  
  

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• 4WD Treks Close to Melbourne: Trek 7 Magic Murrindindi

  • When
    24 Oct 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Yea to Toolangi
  • Spaces left
    2

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  4WD Treks Close to Melbourne:
  Trek 7 Magic Murrindindi

  Date and time:  9:00am to 4:00pm, Saturday 24th October

  Trip Standard:  Easy – Mainly gravel forestry roads.  Training not required.

  Description:  Please contact your trip leader if you are unsure of any of the following requirements for this trip.

  Easy pleasant drive through Mountain Ash forests. Starting in historic Yea, visiting the Cheviot Tunnel, through the Black Range state Forest and the magnificent stands of Mountain Ash, (almost temperate rainforest) stopping at the scenic suspension bridge and allowing time to look at the Murrindindi cascades, finishing at the iconic Black Spur Inn.

  Weather:  Sub-Alpine environment. Expect Spring conditions. (Keep an eye on weather, bring gear as required. No special weather gear required)

  Equipment:  Below are the recommended vehicle requirements.  If you are not sure if you vehicle is suitable for a trip, please have a chat with the trip leader.

  A well-maintained vehicle with normal road tyres are OK for this trip (All Terrain tyres would be preferred, but not necessary), UHF radio (or one borrowed from the club).  Recovery gear is not mandatory, but if you have it, bring your standard recovery gear including, rated snatch strap, shackles and a shovel.  Suitable for all-wheel drive vehicles.

  Additional Equipment required:  Morning tea and lunch will be on the road.  BYO snack, meal and thermos ‘on the move’.  (Depending on time, you might catch afternoon tea at the Black Spur Inn.) 

  No camper trailers, pets or firearms

  Maps and Reference Material:  Trip leader will be using Hema HX1 but for a paper map, try the Rooftop Toolangi  - Black Range Adventure Map.

  Fuel:  A full tank ex Yea.  Fuel is available in Yea (and at the finish in Narbethong ) 

  Distance:  Yea is approximately 116 km from Melbourne.  The trip distance from Yea to Narbethong is 85km of mainly standard driving on gravel roads. 

  Duration:  3-4 hours (depending on walking to sights)

  Convoy limit:  10 vehicles

  Meeting arrangements:  We will meet at 9:00 at Mint and Jam Cafe in the main street of Yea and depart at 9.30am.  If you plan to get breakfast/coffee beforehand then you will need to arrive a little earlier.  We will aim to finish about mid-afternoon.

  Trip Leaders:  Carolyn Sparke, phone 0418 549 396, email sparkie@vicbar.com.au

  Club Guest Registration policy:  It is club policy in regard to insurance cover that if a member brings any non-members on the trip they must be registered and have paid the required fee as Temporary Members BEFORE the event. 
  i.e.  non- members can no longer register on the day with the trip leader. 
  
  Temporary Membership information and ways to register can be found at:

  Temporary (Guest) Membership

  Also if a non-member wishes to bring their own vehicle, the member inviting the non-member must contact the trip leader for approval to bring the vehicle. Such approval will take into account skills of the driver, suitability of the vehicle and whether or not a place within the convoy limit is available for a non-member's vehicle.

  
  

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• Wombat working bee - LnLz Wildlife Care & Rescue

  • When
    25 Oct 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Strath Creek (rendezvouz at The General, Strath Creek)
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Date and time: 9:30am, Sunday 25th October

  Trip Standard: Easy – Gravel roads. There will be physical activity involved so a degree of physical fitness is required. 

  Description: 

  This event is a working bee to work assist LnLz Wildlife Care & Rescue in Strath Creek who are improving their outdoor wombat pens. LnLz, aka Leonie and Lionel are dedicated carers raising orphaned wombats from palm size 'pinkies' to you adulthood, ready for release back into the wild. They care for younger wombats in and around their house, after which they graduate to outside pens as they mature toward readiness for release. Caring for young wombats is a relentless task requiring skill and nuturing, but with the reward of seeing these beautiful creatures grow.
  
  As wombats are strong burrowing creatures they are rather hard on their outdoor pens. Helpers are needed for reinforcing some fences, installing some shade cloths and general weeding and maintenance. There will also be lighter duties, general tidying and so on for those not up to heavy stuff. It will also be a great opportunity to learn about the work wildlife carers do and the lovely creatures they care for.

  Weather: Come prepared for all conditions as we'll be working outside.

  Equipment:  Tools such as shovels and rakes may be useful - more info on tools TBA.

  Fuel:  a full tank ex Melbourne. 

  Distance:  Approx.130km distance from the CBD to the rendezvous at Strath Creek General Store

  Duration: One day

  Food: Lunch provided

  Meeting arrangements: Meet 9.30 am at The General Strath Creek which is open for coffee and breakfast from 9 am. From there Sherry & Mark will lead the short drive to LnLz as Google is not quite on the mark for this rural location!

  Trip Leaders: Sherry Mayo (sheridanmayo@gmail.com, 0439009663) and Mark Bown (mark.x.bown@gmail.com, 0437251645)

  Please contact your trip leader if you are unsure of any of the above requirements for this trip.

  Club Guest Registration policy:  It is club policy in regard to insurance cover that if a member brings any non-members on the trip they must be registered and have paid the required fee as Temporary Members BEFORE the event. 
  

  i.e.  non- members can no longer register on the day with the trip leader. 
  Temporary Membership information and ways to register can be found at:

  Temporary (Guest) Membership

  
  

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• Ironman Site Visit

  • When
    27 Oct 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Ironman, Kilsyth

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  Date and time:  Tuesday, 27th October - 6:30pm to 9:30pm

  Location: Ironman, Kilsyth

  Description:  Share an evening with the Ironman team discussing their product lines with a particular focus on Suspension. (Meet the engineers)

  Ironman will offer a discounted rate on all purchases and or bookings made on the night.

  Great opportunity for new members to work out what they need and set up their vehicle.

  An excellent refresher for existing members to see new kit and upgrade with a discount.

  For those wanting dinner, pizza will be available to order.

  Prize: Attend the evening with your 4WD and go into a draw to win a fridge. 

  NOTE: We are counting the number of people attending, not cars. Make sure you add your partner or guests to the registration. For this event, you can either add guests or additional registrations.

  Organiser: Luce Cinel, phone 0418512319, email luce.cinel@gmail.com

  
  

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• Far North East Victoria & the Geehi Huts

  • Start
    31 Oct 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    4 Nov 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Far North East Victoria & the Geehi Huts

  Date and time:  3:00pm, Saturday October 31 to Wednesday November 4

  Trip Standard:  Medium in dry conditions. Wet weather will make this trip more difficult and likely necessitate a route change. There will be a mix of bitumen roads, good gravel and low-range 4WDing on some reasonably steep tracks. There will also be a number of water crossings.

  Description:   Please contact your trip leader if you are unsure of any of the following requirements for this trip.
  

  A touring trip into the far north east high country of Victoria, then across the Murray River to the Geehi region of the Kosciuszko National Park.

  There will be a mix of bitumen, gravel roads and low range 4WDing. We will camp for one night at Native Dog Flat and three nights at Old Geehi Hut. All the campgrounds will have limited facilities, likely only long-drop toilets. We will need to carry firewood and while almost every campground will be near a river, best to be self sufficient with water.

  Omeo, at the start of the trip, and Khancoban at the end of the trip will be our refuelling stops.

  Proposed Schedule:

  October 31:  3.00pm - depart Omeo (with full tank of fuel & other provisions).  4.30pm - Arrive at Native Dog Flat and set up camp

  Nov 1 -Travel from Native Dog Flat to Old Geehi Hut. The route will depend on track conditions and whether camper trailers are on the trip.

  Nov 2 - Touring around the Geehi region looking at the local huts and scenery.

  Nov 3 -Touring around the Geehi region looking at the local huts and scenery, or possibly a 4WD trip back into Victoria for the day.

  Nov 4 - Travel from Old Geehi Hut, through Khancoban and Corryong home to Melbourne. This is all bitumen roads.

  Weather:  Be prepared for cold, alpine weather. If warm, we will be camping near rivers most nights so also bring along swimming gear as well. Please check the forecast before departure and come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear.  Bring water, sunscreen and a hat.

  This is a largely dry weather trip and if it rains the route will need to be modified.

  Equipment:  Below are the recommended vehicle requirements.  If you are not sure if your vehicle is suitable for a trip, please have a chat with the trip leader.

  A well-maintained 4WD vehicle with All Terrain tyres, UHF radio (or one borrowed from the club). Bring your standard recovery gear including rated snatch strap, shackles, recovery boards and a shovel.  These are medium treks, but after rain roads can be wet, slippery and with some puddles.

  Drivers must have completed the RRCV club training or equivalent.

  Camper trailers are welcome. Please let the trip leader know when signing-up as it will affect the route chosen. No caravans or pets.

  Accommodation:  Every night of the trip will be camping in National Park campgrounds. In NSW that will involve park and camping fees. Campgrounds will be reasonably primitive with long-drop toilets the only services. We will need to carry firewood.

  Campfires:  Please bring a bag of wood per vehicle. There’s three nights’ camping at Old Geehi where we need to be self sufficient with firewood. All the campsites we are going to are reasonably popular and generally denuded of decent firewood. Chainsaws and firewood collection are banned in NSW National Parks.

  Meals:  You will need to be self-sufficient for all meals.

  Maps and Reference Material:  Any maps you will be using.

  Additional Equipment required:  Camping gear, food and water for the weekend.  Clothing for wet and cold conditions.  Morning tea will be in the bush each day – byo thermos, etc. 

  Fuel:  Please have a full tank of fuel from the meeting point at Omeo. I do not expect anyone would need any jerry cans. The refuelling point will be at Khancoban on the way home.

  Distance:  Omeo is approximately 380 km from Melbourne.  The trip distance is approximately ???km of high and low range driving. 

  Duration: 5 days 

  Convoy limit: 8 vehicles 

  Meeting arrangements:  We will meet in the public car park near the Golden Age Hotel in Omeo at 3pm on October 31 and aim to finish the trip around 2pm in Corryong on November 5.

  Club Guest Registration policy:  It is club policy in regard to insurance cover that if a member brings any non-members on the trip they must be registered and have paid the required fee as Temporary Members BEFORE the event.  i.e.  non-members can no longer register on the day with the trip leader. 

  Temporary Membership information and ways to register can be found at: Temporary (Guest) Membership

  Also if a non-member wishes to bring their own vehicle, the member inviting the non-member must contact the trip leader for approval to bring the vehicle. Such approval will take into account skills of the driver, suitability of the vehicle and whether or not a place within the convoy limit is available for a non-member's vehicle.

  Trip Leader: Gavan Swift.  Mobile 0412 199 544 Email gavan@swift.net.au

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• 4-day Cup-Weekend Desert Mallee Tour

  • Start
    31 Oct 2026
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    3 Nov 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Wyperfeld, Murray-Sunset, Big Desert
  • Spaces left
    0

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  We are planning on running a 4-day trip to Wyperfeld / Murray-Sunset / Big-Desert over the Cup-Weekend. Please note this trip is contingent on us and our vehicle getting back from the Simpson desert in good shape!
  

  Starting in Wonga Park camp we will be exploring Wyperfeld, Murray Sunset, and Big Desert following (most of) 4WD Victoria's iconic Mallee Drive. This will include visiting some of the highlights of Victoria's deserts including Snow Drift , the Pink Lakes, Mt Crozier, and more. The end point should be in the Rainbow area around lunchtime or early afternoon. There will also be an option of exiting more directly to Nhill on the final day, for those that want to get home a little earlier.

  Please carry all food and water for 4 days plus cooking and camping equipment. 
  

  Morning tea and lunches will be in the bush each day – byo simple, “on the move” lunches and morning teas.

  There will be drop-toilets at the camps but be prepared for bush-toilet if necessary (toilet roll and a trowel).
  

  Clothing and footwear for sandy, hot, cold and possible wet conditions (depending on forecast).

  No camper trailers, pets or firearms
  

  Reference:  Meridian Maps – Victoria’s Deserts Touring Guide 5th Edn.

  Accommodation:  We will camp in designated National Parks bush campsites with drop toilets available.

  Weather:  Desert environment, potentially cold nights. Spring rains may have sprung and Summer definitely isn’t here yet! Review the Underbool weather forecast leading up to the trip and bring appropriate clothing, footwear and camping gear.

  Equipment:  Below are the recommended vehicle requirements.  If you are not sure if your vehicle is suitable for a trip or you don't have some of these, please have a chat with the trip leader.

  Good off-road tyres (these are essential - mallee roots will damage road tyres), UHF radio (or one borrowed from the club), a well-maintained vehicle with low range (or equivalent), good ground clearance (200mm recommended as a minimum), recovery points, standard recovery gear including dampener, rated snatch strap and shackles.

  Ideally drivers should have completed the RRCV club training or equivalent training/experience, however we're open to taking a few less experienced people provided their vehicles are suitable.

  Additional Equipment required:  Air compressor and tyre gauge, MaxTrax or similar sand recovery equipment. Bring a lightweight shovel if you have one. Each vehicle ought to bring a bag of firewood or lump charcoal for our nightly group campfire. A toboggan or similar is handy at Snowdrift campsite if you have kids with you. :-)

  Trip Standard:  Medium - The majority of the sand tracks are straightforward, but there are a few sandhills and deeper sections of sand that will give you a chance to build your sand-driving skills.

  Fuel: Enough fuel from Hopetoun for 300km on mostly sand. There will be a planned fuel stop at Murrayville or Pinnaroo about half way through the trip.  For sand driving multiply your highway fuel usage by 1.3 to estimate fuel usage.

  Distance:  Melbourne to Hopetoun 400kms. Hopetoun to Rainbow 450km. Rainbow to Melbourne 420km. 

  Duration:  4 days

  Convoy limit:  8 vehicles

  Passengers & non-member participation: If you wish to bring a passenger that is not a partner or your child visit they must register as Temporary Members to join in. See our website for details.
  Temporary (Guest) Membership

  Temporary Members are NOT allowed to drive without speaking to the Trip Leader first. This is to ensure that the driver and vehicle are sufficiently prepared for the trip.

  Meeting arrangements:  We plan to meet at Wonga Park campground, Wyperfeld National Park, at 9.00am Saturday for our trip briefing (many will be staying there overnight from Friday). We aim to finish about 1:00pm in the Rainbow area on the Tuesday.

  Trip Leaders:  Mark Bown & Sherry Mayo, mark.x.bown@gmail.com, 0437 251 645 - NB we will be a bit difficult to contact between 20 and 30 September as we'll be on the Madigan line - during this period we may occasionally be able to access email.

  Please get in touch if you have any questions.

  
  

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• Beach, dunes and sand: South Australia

  • When
    31 Oct 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Southend, South Australia
  • Spaces left
    2

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   Beach, dunes and sand: South Australia
  Date and time:  31st October, 0900 

  Trip Standard:  Easy-Medium. 

  Formal club training not required but vehicle must meet minimum specification, listed below.

  Description:  Scenic cruise from Southend towards Carpenter's Rocks via the beaches and inland tracks with no particular place to be or when, so it will be a decomratic kind of trip. 

  This is the area I ran the sand driving training in earlier in the year, but this time we're not doing training.  Nevertheless if there is interest I will run a short sand recovery session if someone doesn't helpfully arrange things by themselves.  This trip is suitable for beginners with stock 4WDs.

  We will basecamp at Southend and do two daytrips, I'll be in the Bush Camp area but you can choose the Caravan Park.https://www.southendtouristpark.com/caravanpark. 

  No fixed plan but Saturday will probably head south towards Carpenters, then Sunday north towards Beachport.  Might do dinner on the beach as well if the weather is good. 

  You will need food & water for the day. If this trip is over-subscribed I will see if anyone wants to lead a duplicate trip using my routes, so add your name to the waitlist, even if full.  

  Weather:  Doesn’t matter, going anyway.

  Equipment: 
  Mandatory: Tyre pressure gauge, shovel, Shovel Operations Professional, UHF handheld radio. 
  Preferred: 4x traction ramps, air compressor, sand flag, snatch strap, 2nd shovel, in-car UHF radio. If you do not have a sand flag you will be running towards the back of the convoy.

  
  

  Maps and Reference Material:  https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/parks/canunda-national-park

  Fuel:  a full tank ex Mt Gambier.

  Distance:  Approx. distance from 200km.

  Duration: 2 days.

  Convoy limit: 6 vehicles

  Meeting arrangements:  Southend Caravan Park Bush Camp, 0900. 

  Trip Leaders: Name(s) – Robert Pepper / robert@peppernet.org / 0408 226354

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• Marysville to Mount Matlock II (and back)

  • When
    1 Nov 2026
  •  
    9:15 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Marysville
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Marysville to Mount Matlock II (and back)

  Date and time:    Sunday, 1st November 2026 9:15 am – 05:00 pm

  Trip Standard:  Easy/ medium in dry conditions, but after rain roads may become wet and slippery (particularly on clay sections). The route primarily follows gravel forestry roads and tracks, with a short climb to Mount Matlock that is rated as medium difficulty.

  Driver training is not required.

  Description:  Please contact your trip leader if you are unsure of any of the below requirements for this trip.

  The trip is initially based on Trek 8, 'Mt Matlock', from the 5th Edition of Robert Pepper's book. It is a relatively straightforward drive along well-maintained forestry roads, including the Marysville-Woods Point Road and the Warburton-Woods Point Road, and can typically be completed in 2 to 3 hours.

  To make the day more interesting, I would like to include a number of detours and explore several alternative routes between Marysville and Mount Matlock. Along the way, we will stop at a range of scenic and historic attractions, including Pfeiffer Falls, Evelyn Falls, Cora Lynn Falls, The Big Culvert, and the Cambarville Historical Settlement. If time permits, we may also take a short walk to either the Elephant Tree or The Big Tree.

  The majority of the route will follow green-rated roads; however, there will also be a longer section on Frenchmans Spur Track.

  There are several easier alternatives to reach the destination, and we can adjust the route on the day if any of the planned sections appear to be more challenging than expected.

  Weather:  Yarra Forest and Mount Matlock area in spring can be sunny and warm or colder and wet. Please check the forecast before departure and come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear. Bring water, sunscreen and a hat.

  It is a dry weather trip, so I reserve the right to cancel or postpone it with a few days’ notice if rain is forecast.

  Equipment:  Below are the recommended vehicle requirements. If you are not sure if your vehicle is suitable for this trip, please have a chat with the trip leader.

  A well-maintained 4WD vehicle, normal road tyres are OK for this trip in dry conditions (All Terrain tyres would be preferred and required when wet), UHF radio (or one borrowed from the club). Bring your standard recovery gear including rated snatch strap, shackles, recovery boards and a shovel.

  Meals:  Morning tea and lunch stops will be in the bush – BYO simple meals, snacks and water.

  No camper trailers, pets or firearms.

  Maps and Reference Material:  Rooftop’s Marysville - Lake Eildon Adventure Map (Edition 4)

  Fuel:  a full tank ex Marysville

  Total distance:  157 km, Marysville – Matlock (83 km), Matlock – Marysville (74 km)

  Duration:  1 day

  Convoy limit: 8 vehicles

  Meeting arrangements:  We will depart at 9:15 am from Marysville from the front of Marysville Country Bakery (17 Murchison Street, Marysville VIC 3779). If you plan to get coffee beforehand, then you will need to arrive a little earlier.

  We aim to finish the trip at approximately 5:00 pm in Marysville.

  On the way back we will be driving along road C511 (Warburton-Woods Point Road) and C513 & C512 (Marysville-Woods Point Road). These roads are partially gravel and partially sealed. If someone wants to drive in their own pace instead of convoy, there will be possibility to finish in Matlock.

  Trip Leader: Piotr Pecho mobile: 0427 439 908 email: piotr.pecho@gmail.com  

  Club Guest Registration policy:  It is club policy in regard to insurance cover that if a member brings any non-members on the trip they must be registered and have paid the required fee as Temporary Members BEFORE the event.  i.e.  non-members can no longer register on the day with the trip leader. 

  Temporary Membership information and ways to register can be found at: Temporary (Guest) Membership

  Also if a non-member wishes to bring their own vehicle, the member inviting the non-member must contact the trip leader for approval to bring the vehicle. Such approval will take into account skills of the driver, suitability of the vehicle and whether or not a place within the convoy limit is available for a non-member's vehicle.

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• Yarra State Forest 4wd Tracks – Ex Reefton II

  • When
    8 Nov 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Reefton, Yarra State Forest
  • Spaces left
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  Yarra State Forest 4wd Tracks – Ex Reefton II

  Date and time:  9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Sunday 8th November 2026.

  NOTE: 50% of this trip is allocated to new members that have just completed training. Put yourself on the wait list and priority will be given to the new trainees.

  Trip Standard: Medium. Training and equipment required.
  Some steep hills requiring low-range and some rocky and rutted sections as well.  All seasonally closed tracks are expected to have been opened in early November

  Please contact your trip leader if you are unsure of any of the following requirements for this trip.

  Description: This a re-run of the Wednesday trip held on 22 February 2026.  The variability of track terrain and lush forest environment makes the itinerary appealing to both seasoned 4WD adventurers and members who may have recently completed driver training seeking to build on their skills. 

  This trip covers 12 of the 14 4WD tracks in the “rectangle” enclosed by the Reefton Hotel, Ada tree, Starlings Gap and East Warburton. Barring two tracks of only trivial interest, and apart from some small changes in track sequence, together with the addition of the previously closed Muddy Creek Tk, this itinerary is Trek 15, Beyond Warburton, added in the current 5^th edition of 4WD Treks Close to Melbourne.  All participants will be given turn by turn directions for this modified route at the Reefton Hotel 9.00 am trip briefing and air down.

  Weather:  Weather will be monitored in the week before the trip.  A prior inspection of the intended route will be conducted to determine if any modifications are required.

  Equipment:  Below are the recommended vehicle requirements.  If you are not sure if your vehicle is suitable for the trip, please have a chat with the trip leader.

  Good off-road tyres (All Terrain, 60 profile recommended as a minimum), UHF radio (or one borrowed from the club), a well-maintained vehicle with low range (or equivalent), good ground clearance (200mm recommended as a minimum), recovery points, standard recovery gear including dampener, rated snatch strap and shackles, shovel.  Drivers must have completed the RRCV club training or equivalent. 

  Map:  Rooftop Maps: Yarra Valley – West Gippsland Adventure Map.

  Fuel:  A full tank ex Melbourne.

  Distance:  Estimated round trip from the Reefton Hotel is circa 90 km.  

  Duration: One day

  Convoy limit: 10 vehicles

  Meeting arrangements:  We will meet at the Reefton Hotel at 9:00 am sharp, for collection of emergency contact envelopes, trip briefing and airing down. Coffee and toilet facilities are available at Warburton en route to the Reefton Hotel (open 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Sundays). We aim to finish no later than 4:30 pm at the Reefton Hotel to air up and return emergency contact envelopes.

  Trip Leader: Gerry Mak. Phone: 0407 329 723.  Email: gpmak@hotmail.com

  Club Guest Registration policy:  It is club policy in regard to insurance cover that if a member brings any non-members on the trip they must be registered and have paid the required fee as Temporary Members BEFORE the event. 
  

  i.e.  non- members can no longer register on the day with the trip leader. 
  Temporary Membership information and ways to register can be found at:

  Temporary (Guest) Membership

  Also if a non-member wishes to bring their own vehicle, the member inviting the non-member must contact the trip leader for approval to bring the vehicle. Such approval will take into account skills of the driver, suitability of the vehicle and whether or not a place within the convoy limit is available for a non-member's vehicle.

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• 2026 AGM and Monthly Meeting

  • When
    10 Nov 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  THE MELBOURNE 4WD CLUB, INCORPORATING THE RANGE ROVER CLUB OF VICTORIA INC.

  Notice of 2026 Annual General Meeting

  Tuesday 10 th November at 7:30pm, The Glasshouse Caulfield, and On-line

  The standard monthly club meeting will follow.

  FIles: - 2026 AGM

  We shall hold our 2026 AGM at the Glasshouse, Caulfield, and it will also be accessible via our usual Zoom™ cloud-based video conferencing service. 

  The meeting will be listed on the club calendar. If you are planning to eat at the Glasshouse beforehand, please book. If you are joining by zoom, we will be using our usual sign-in, details below.

  
  

  AGENDA

  1. Confirm the minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting, held on 7 th October 2025.
  2. Elect Executive and Committee Members from the nominations duly received for positions listed below.
  3. To receive and consider:
     • The annual report by the President on behalf of the committee on activities during the year ended 30 th June 2026.
     • The financial statements for the year ended 30 th June 2026.
  4. Any other business.

  
  

  COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS

  Nominations are sought for the following M4WDC Executive and Committee positions which will be declared vacant and for re-election at the AGM:

  • President
  • Vice-President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Ordinary Committee Members as required

  Financial members of the Club are invited to nominate for any position. Nominations must be made on the Nomination Form and returned in person on the night. Members may appoint another member as a proxy for the meeting. Proxies must be given to the President before the meeting. 

  Nomination and Proxy forms, along with other information relating to the AGM, may be found at:  2026 AGM

  Mark Bown
  Secretary
  M4WDC

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  Zoom Meeting Details
  

  To join the meeting by computer:

  1. Click on the Join Zoom Meeting link "one-click link" below
  2. You may be asked to run or download a small piece of software - it's safe to do so and it should automatically open the meeting on your computer.
  3. Enjoy!

  If you prefer, you can phone in instead, and a telephone number is also provided. Using the phone option, when connectin video, is also good if you have a slow internet connection.

  One-click link (password included)

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• Warburton Wanderings - mid week day trip

  • When
    11 Nov 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Warburton
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  Warburton Wanderings - mid week day trip

  Date and time:  9.00am – 4.00pm, Wednesday 11 Nov 2026

  Trip Standard:  Easy (Green). Ideally suited to new members seeking to build on proficiency training.  The 4WD tracks selected will be progressively move from flat and easy through to some moderate challenges on the easy spectrum. Some low range driving will be included.  RRCV proficiency driver training or equivalent is preferable, but drivers are not required have completed that training for this trip.

  Description:  A scenic day in the Yarra Ranges starting at Warburton. First off are stopovers at points of interest on bitumen along the Yarra River heading towards Woods Point.  Then it’s off to well-maintained gravel roads in the forest proper to the historic Ada tree for a walk and BYO lunch.  The afternoon will be devoted to 4WD tracks enroute back to Warburton. Some of these may include a few seasonally re-opened tracks.

  Weather:  Spring can be variable, and anything from sunny to cold and wet, so please bring clothing, footwear suitable for the conditions and keep an eye on the weather forecast for the area.

  Equipment:  Below are the vehicle requirements.  If you are not sure if your vehicle is suitable for a trip, please have a chat with the trip leader.

  A well maintained vehicle with All Terrain or Mud Terrain tyres.  UHF radio (or one borrowed from the club).  An air pressure pump and gauge.  Recovery gear is not mandatory, but if you have it, bring your standard recovery gear including, rated snatch strap, shackles and a shovel

  Morning tea and lunches will be in the bush – byo simple, “on the move” lunches and morning teas (byo thermos).

  No camper trailers, pets or firearms.

  Map Reference:  Rooftop Maps: Yarra valley – West Gippsland Adventure Map

  Fuel:  A full tank ex Melbourne

  Distance:  Approx 90km for the round trip starting and finishing in Warburton.

  Duration:  One day

  Convoy limit:  10 vehicles

  Meeting arrangements:  We plan to meet at 9.00 am sharp in the public carpark behind the Police Station in the main street of Warburton for the trip briefing; arrive earlier if you wish to grab a coffee!  Departure strictly by 9.30am.  We aim to finish by about 3.45pm back in Warburton for a group debriefing before heading home.

  Trip Leader:  Gerry Mak: Phone – 0407 329 723   Email – gpmak@hotmail.com

  Club Guest Registration policy:  It is club policy in regard to insurance cover that if a member brings any non-members on the trip they must be registered and have paid the required fee as Temporary Members BEFORE the event.  i.e.  non-members can no longer register on the day with the trip leader. 

  Temporary Membership information and ways to register can be found at: Temporary (Guest) Membership

  Also if a non-member wishes to bring their own vehicle, the member inviting the non-member must contact the trip leader for approval to bring the vehicle. Such approval will take into account skills of the driver, suitability of the vehicle and whether or not a place within the convoy limit is available for a non-member's vehicle.

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• Lerderderg Explorer II

  • When
    14 Nov 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Lerderderg State Forest
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  Lerderderg Explorer II

  Date and time:  Saturday, 14th November 2026  9:00 am – 04:30 pm

  NOTE: 50% of this trip is allocated to new members that have just completed training. Put yourself on the wait list and priority will be given to the new trainees.

  Trip Standard: Medium in dry conditions - Training required, also see Equipment requirements. 

  This is a medium-difficulty trek. A combination of easy and medium tracks (low range driving might be required).  While generally manageable, wet weather can significantly increase the challenge, making roads slippery, with muddy sections and standing water in places.

  Description: Lerderderg State Forest is one of the best destinations near Melbourne for a day off-road trip.

  We will tackle a mix of easy and medium tracks, perfect for those keen to test their skills and vehicles without going extreme. 

  It’s an exploratory trip! No recon, no guarantees, just a rough plan and a good dose of curiosity. Expect rugged terrain, winding bush tracks, creek crossings, and forest roads that twist through towering gums. There are other easier roads to the destination, and we can alter the route if the planned trek appears to be too hard.

  We will finish in Trentham – in 2025 named Victoria's Top Tiny Tourism Town so you may decide to enjoy one of its restaurants for a meal.

  Please contact your trip leader if you are unsure of any of the below requirements for this trip.

  Weather:  Spring around Melbourne is typically sunny and warm, but conditions can vary. Please check the forecast before departure and come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear. Bring water, sunscreen and a hat.

  This is strictly a dry-weather trip. If rain is forecast, I reserve the right to cancel or postpone the trip with one week's notice.

  Equipment:  Below are the recommended vehicle requirements. If you are not sure if your vehicle is suitable for this trip, please have a chat with the trip leader.

  A well-maintained 4WD vehicle with All Terrain tyres, UHF radio (or one borrowed from the club). Bring your standard recovery gear including rated snatch strap, shackles, recovery boards and a shovel.

  Drivers must have completed the RRCV club training or equivalent.

  Meals: Coffee stops will be held in the bush, so please bring your own simple morning and afternoon tea.

  Maps and Reference Material: Meridian Maps Wombat State Forest

  Trip Standard: Medium in dry conditions – combination of easy and medium tracks (low range driving might be required).

  Skills Level- Should have completed training, Also see Equipment
  

  Fuel: a full tank ex Bacchus March

  Distance: Melbourne – Bacchus Marsh (57 km), Bacchus Marsh – Trentham (80 km of high and low range driving), Trentham – Melbourne (90 km) – Total: 227 km

  Duration: 1 day

  Convoy limit: 8 vehicles

  No camper trailers, pets or firearms.

  Meeting arrangements:  We will depart before 9:15 am from Bacchus March from the front of Baby Black Espresso Bar (10 Church St, Bacchus Marsh VIC 3340). If you plan to get coffee beforehand, then you will need to arrive a little earlier.

  We will aim to finish about 4:30 pm in Trentham.

  Trip Leader: Piotr Pecho mobile: 0427 439 908 email: piotr.pecho@gmail.com  

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• DRIVER TRAINING NOVEMBER 2026.

  • When
    18 Nov 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Location to be confirmed.
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  Targeted at new members, but also open to members who have recently changed vehicles or need a refresher. This course is free to new members and a nominal charge is applicable for repeat members. The RRCV's Driver Trainers are accredited with FWDV and on completion of both theory and practical sessions, you will receive a proficiency certificate that is recognised by all FWDV affiliated clubs.

  Theory will be held at 

  A Location to be confirmed in Burwood.

  Time: Course commences at 7:30pm sharp - please arrive at least 10 minutes beforehand to complete some paperwork. Please bring your licence. 

  The practical session is on the SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22nd at the Black Spur Inn  start-08.30am. (More details provided at the Theory session) - sign up here for both the theory and practical sessions. 

  Signups: members - please log in to sign up. 

  PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A MINNIMUM OF 5 PARTICIPANTS FOR THE TRAINING TO GO AHEAD.

  IMPORTANT - Training is for members only. membership includes you, your partner and children (up to 25) living at your home. 

  If your partner or child is coming with you for training, please add them as a guest, to ensure they get one of the allocated spots. However, you don't need to include them as a guest if are coming as a passenger only.

  Enquiries to the driver training co-ordinator:   
  Paul Crittenden.    training@rangeroverclub.org.au 

  Please note that student numbers are limited by the number of instructors available. 

  Be prepared to learn and have fun! 

  Note: If this session is fully booked please add your name to the waitlist.  Any further questions email training@rangeroverclub.org.au 

  
  

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• Yarra State Forest 4wd Tracks – Ex Reefton

  • When
    29 Nov 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Reefton, Yarra State Forest
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  Yarra State Forest 4wd Tracks – Ex Reefton

  Date and time:  9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Sunday 29th November 2026.

  NOTE: 50% of this trip is allocated to new members that have just completed training. Put yourself on the wait list and priority will be given to the new trainees.

  
  

  Trip Standard: Medium. Training and equipment required.
  Some steep hills requiring low-range and some rocky and rutted sections as well.  All seasonally closed tracks are expected to have been opened in early November

  Please contact your trip leader if you are unsure of any of the following requirements for this trip.

  Description: This a re-run of the Wednesday trip held on 22 February 2026.  The variability of track terrain and lush forest environment makes the itinerary appealing to both seasoned 4WD adventurers and members who may have recently completed driver training seeking to build on their skills. 

  This trip covers 12 of the 14 4WD tracks in the “rectangle” enclosed by the Reefton Hotel, Ada tree, Starlings Gap and East Warburton. Barring two tracks of only trivial interest, and apart from some small changes in track sequence, together with the addition of the previously closed Muddy Creek Tk, this itinerary is Trek 15, Beyond Warburton, added in the current 5^th edition of 4WD Treks Close to Melbourne.  All participants will be given turn by turn directions for this modified route at the Reefton Hotel 9.00 am trip briefing and air down.

  Weather:  Weather will be monitored in the week before the trip.  A prior inspection of the intended route will be conducted to determine if any modifications are required.

  Equipment:  Below are the recommended vehicle requirements.  If you are not sure if your vehicle is suitable for the trip, please have a chat with the trip leader.

  Good off-road tyres (All Terrain, 60 profile recommended as a minimum), UHF radio (or one borrowed from the club), a well-maintained vehicle with low range (or equivalent), good ground clearance (200mm recommended as a minimum), recovery points, standard recovery gear including dampener, rated snatch strap and shackles, shovel.  Drivers must have completed the RRCV club training or equivalent. 

  Map:  Rooftop Maps: Yarra Valley – West Gippsland Adventure Map.

  Fuel:  A full tank ex Melbourne.

  Distance:  Estimated round trip from the Reefton Hotel is circa 90 km.  

  Duration: One day

  Convoy limit: 8 vehicles

  Meeting arrangements:  We will meet at the Reefton Hotel at 9:00 am sharp, for collection of emergency contact envelopes, trip briefing and airing down. Coffee and toilet facilities are available at Warburton en route to the Reefton Hotel (open 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Sundays). We aim to finish no later than 4:30 pm at the Reefton Hotel to air up and return emergency contact envelopes.

  Trip Leader: Gerry Mak. Phone: 0407 329 723.  Email: gpmak@hotmail.com

  Club Guest Registration policy:  It is club policy in regard to insurance cover that if a member brings any non-members on the trip they must be registered and have paid the required fee as Temporary Members BEFORE the event. 
  

  i.e.  non- members can no longer register on the day with the trip leader. 
  Temporary Membership information and ways to register can be found at:

  Temporary (Guest) Membership

  Also if a non-member wishes to bring their own vehicle, the member inviting the non-member must contact the trip leader for approval to bring the vehicle. Such approval will take into account skills of the driver, suitability of the vehicle and whether or not a place within the convoy limit is available for a non-member's vehicle.

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• M4WDC Christmas Party 2026

  • When
    1 Dec 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Black Rock Yacht Club, Black Rock, Victoria

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  Our Christmas party & December meeting is at the Black Rock Yacht Club from 6:30 for socialising and food (BYO) - formal meeting will start after food, about 7:30.

  All members and partners are invited to attend the December Christmas Club meeting where each member is asked to bring along a plate of food to share for a picnic-style dinner.

  Please RSVP/Register if you are planning to join, so we know how many are coming.  If your partner is coming, add them as a guest.

  We will provide tickets at the door for 2 drinks each person - wine, beer or soft drink

  Kindly note that there will not be any opportunity to heat or re-heat food so please consider bringing along a cold picnic hamper style of sweet 'n savoury snacks, salads, sandwiches, fruit & cheese platers, cakes, loaves, tarts, and scones.

  In addition to the food, we'll follow the core meeting structure of:

  • New members welcome
  • Trip reports
  • Club Awards
  • Christmas Raffle - Some good prizes
  • General club business 

  If you are not a member and interested in joining email to let us know you're coming so we can help you feel welcome.

  To join the meeting by computer:

  Click on the Join Zoom Meeting link "one-click link" below

  You may be asked to run or download a small piece of software - it's safe to do so and it should automatically open the meeting on your computer.

  Enjoy!

  If you prefer, you can phone in instead, and a telephone number is also provided.

  One-click link (password included)

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• Christmas Get-together weekend - Party/Event

  • Start
    12 Dec 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • End
    13 Dec 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Black Spur Inn
  • Spaces left
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  Christmas Get-together weekend @ the Black Spur Inn

  Date and time: Sat 12th December - Sun 13th December. 

  Arrive any time, with Happy Hour @ 4pm on Saturday - a couple of people will make a weekend of it and arrive on Friday evening. If there's enough interest, we may try to run a trip. 

  Description: This is an informal gathering, with the only scheduled activities being Happy Hour at 4pm and Dinner gathering at 6pm, both on the Saturday. Dinner is BYO food and drink or order food from the Black Spur (menu TBA).

  Some of us will arrive Friday night and stay for lunch on Sunday.

  Toilets will be made available for campers.

  We may post a menu nearer the time and once we get a better idea of numbers.  If so, we will ask you to pre-order your meal a few days in advance to help Di Kennedy plan the day.

  More info to come.

  Note on booking accommodation:
  

  You can book accommodation on their website (link below).

  https://blackspurinn.com.au/black-spur-inn-accommodation/

  You can also contact Di Kennedy on 03 5963 7121 or email bookings@blackspurinn.com.au to make a booking.
  

  If you want to stay at the Black Spur Inn you can get a club discount ONLY if you book directly. i.e. do not book on a 3rd party website.

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  Likely schedule:

  • Happy Hour is at 4pm on Saturday but people will start arriving from mid morning.
  • Dinner gathering at 6pm (giving people time to prepare/cook their dinner if not ordering food from Black Spur)
  • After dinner - catching up around the camp fire.
  • Overnight camping is available for those that want to stay, and there may be rooms available and cabins - Ask Di. 
  • Sunday chilled day with friends -  Leave when you want or go on a short trip.
  • If we get organised, we may run some info/skills sessions and/or a trip on the Sunday

  We will meet and camp next to or behind the Black Spur Inn - we won't be hard to find. 

  Equipment: If stopping there on the Saturday evening - Camping gear, food, refreshments, and water for the weekend - or buy food at the bar. Toilet provided for campers.

  If going on the surrounding 4x4 tracks, the usual tyres and recovery gear applies.

  Distance: Approximately 90 km from Melbourne.

  People limit: No limit, bring a friend if you want - however Temporary Membership required if you are taking them on a club trip (but check if there is a trip planned).

  Meeting arrangements: Next to the Black Spur Inn - Follow the signs or look for members of the club.

  Trip Leaders:
  Kenny Macleod - 0421 952 540 - kenny@scotel.com
  
  

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• Mount Disappointment Night Trip

  • Start
    20 Feb 2027
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • End
    21 Feb 2027
  •  
    7:30 AM
  • Location
    Mount Disappointment
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  Mount Disappointment Night Trip

  Date and time:   Saturday, 20^th February 2027 
  Approximately 7:30 pm – 07:30 am (TBC)

  Trip Standard: Medium in dry conditions - Training is required – the trek follows formed dirt roads, but a significant portion are 4WD tracks (low range driving will be required). Driving after dark will also add to the overall challenge.

  NOTE: As training is required, new members will need to register on the waitlist and be allocated a place by the trainers.

  Description: 

  This trip will follow the itinerary of trek 14^th 'Mount Disappointment', from the 5^th Edition of '4WD Treks Close to Melbourne'.

  The Mount Disappointment forest offers tracks covering various terrain. We will be tackling a combination of easy and medium tracks, but the real excitement will come from driving them at night.

  On Saturday, 20^th February, the moon will be approaching its full phase (100% on Sunday at 10:23 am). If the sky is clear, we will be travelling under beautiful natural moonlight (moonrise at 7:44 pm | moonset at 6:50 am).

  We will make planned stops at Anderson Garden, Blairs Hut and No. 1 Camp along the way.

  There are other easier roads to the destination, and we can alter the route if the planned trek appears to be too hard.

  At the end of Murchison Spur Road is the Murchison Gap Lookout, which provides stunning views over the rolling hills. Facing east, it is an ideal spot for capturing beautiful sunrise photographs, especially when the valley is filled with low-lying clouds (sunrise at 6:55 am).

  We will finish our trip in Strath Creek.

  Please contact your trip leader if you are unsure of any of the below requirements for this trip.

  Weather:  Summer in the Mount Disappointment area is typically warm during the day, with cooler temperatures overnight. Please check the forecast before departure and come prepared with suitable clothing and footwear.

  This is strictly a dry-weather trip. If rain is forecast, I reserve the right to cancel or postpone the trip with one week's notice.

  Equipment:  Below are the recommended vehicle requirements. If you are not sure if your vehicle is suitable for this trip, please have a chat with the trip leader.

  • A well-maintained 4WD vehicle fitted with All-Terrain tyres.
  • A UHF radio is required (you may bring your own or borrow one from the club).
  • Bring your standard recovery gear kit, including rated snatch strap, shackles, recovery boards and a shovel.
  • A reliable torch or headlamp.

  This is a medium-difficulty trek. While generally manageable, wet weather can significantly increase the challenge, making roads slippery, with muddy sections and standing water in places.

  Drivers must have completed the RRCV club training or equivalent.

  Meals: Coffee stops will be held in the bush, so please bring your own simple meals, snacks, water and thermos with coffee.

  Maps and Reference Material: Rooftop’s Toolangi-Macedon Adventure Map

  Fuel: a full tank ex Melbourne

  Distance: Melbourne – Wallan (53 km), Wallan – Strath Creek (69 km of high and low range driving), Strath Creek – Melbourne (89 km) – Total: 211 km

  Duration: 1 night

  Convoy limit: 8 vehicles. 4 for experienced members and 4 for new, recently trained, members

  No camper trailers, pets or firearms.

  Meeting arrangements:  We will depart before 8:30 pm (TBC) from Hadfield Park in Wallan (42 Bentinck St, Wallan VIC 3756).

  We will aim to finish about 7:30 am in Strath Creek for a morning coffee.

  Trip Leader: Piotr Pecho mobile: 0427 439 908 email: piotr.pecho@gmail.com  

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