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• RRCV Club Meetings

  • Start
    3 Mar 2026
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  • End
    4 Dec 2029
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  • Schedule
    43 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 RRCV so they can manage numbers.

  Visitors and prospective members are welcome to mail memberships@rangeroverclub.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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• East Arnhem, Garma and Kakadu NP July/August 2026

  • Start
    24 Jul 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    22 Aug 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    East Arnham Land
  • Spaces left
    3

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  East Arnhem, Garma and Kakadu NP July/August 2026

  Date and time:  9:00am, Friday 24 July 2026 departing from Mataranka, NT, to Saturday 22 August 2026, from Kakadu NP.

  Trip Standard:  Medium - a mix of easy and some sandy tracks. Some river crossings.

  Description:  I am looking for people interested on this trip and I need responses by mid-January. As you will see below, we need to apply for Garma volunteering by late January.

  The trip will involve volunteering at the Garma Festival in East Arnhem Land, near Nhulunbuy, for two weeks followed by a few days exploring around Nhulunbuy and eight or ten days exploring Kakadu NP.

  The Garma Festival itself is from 31 July to 3 August, and volunteering is roughly a week before and afterwards to help set up and break down for the event. Your experiences there will be extraordinary. You can check out the website at https://yyf.com.au/garma-festival/about-garma-festival/. Whilst on-site at Garma, we will be provided with accommodation (tent, mattress and sleeping bag) and all food.

  Before leaving East Arnhem, we will explore some of the pristine bush, creeks and coastline. We will either stay in remote campsites or camp in Nhulunbuy. There are some restrictions to bush camping that we will have to navigate. Check out the area at https://www.dhimurru.com.au/visiting-recreation-areas.html

  After two day’s drive back to Katherine, we will prepare for ten days or so in Kakadu NP. I would like to include a full day visit into Gunbalanya, West Arnhem, from Jabiru to visit some significant Aboriginal cultural sites. Check out https://kakadu.gov.au and https://injalak.com/book-tour/

  We will finish the trip around 22 August at Kakadu. Since this is advanced planning, there will be some flexibility.

  What we know now:  The dates for Garma are set. Applications to volunteer will open in late January. We will each have to apply individually at that time and I will send out reminders. Once we have all applied, I will email the Yothu Yindi Foundation (YYF) to advise them that we are all in a single group and who the partners are. That way, they will be able to consider us as a group and hopefully approve our applications.

  There are many permits that we must acquire. I’ll lead that process in good time.

  The cultural tour at Gunbalanya is four hours and we must drive in and out from Jabiru on the same day. There is no camping at Gunbalanya. There is a maximum of 10 people per tour group.

  Weather:  Hot and beautiful.

  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.

  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 and sand tracks.  Drivers must have completed the RRCV club training or equivalent.

  Additional Equipment required:  Camping gear food and drinking water for a month of camping.  Clothing for hot conditions.  Lots of hydralite.  There’ll be plenty of opportunity for restocking along the way.

  Camper trailers are OK and must have off-road capability.

  Maps and Reference Material:  Refer to the websites above.

  Fuel:  Extra fuel for the Central Arnhem Road.  This is nearly 800 km of gravel, mostly OK but many corrugations and potholes full of bulldust.  There may be fuel along the road but don’t bet on it.

  Distance:  Our start point is Mataranka, 3327 km from Melbourne!. 

  Duration:  A month or so 

  Convoy limit:  6 vehicles.  Only ten of us will be able to do the Gunbalanya tour, so we’ll work out numbers and logistics later.

  Meeting arrangements:  We will meet at Mataranka visitor centre and depart at 9.00am.  We can arrange camping the night before at Elsey NP. 

  Trip Leader:  Graeme Bartle-Smith, 0415 698 198 and graemebs@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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• Marysville to Mount Matlock (and back) Winter edition

  • When
    26 Jul 2026
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    9:15 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Mt Matlock
  • Spaces left
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  Marysville to Mount Matlock (and back) Winter edition

  Date and time:  9:15am to 4:30 pm Sunday 26 July

  Trip Standard:  Medium – however, if there’s a lot of snow then this might turn into a difficult trek, so please be prepared for changing conditions.

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

  Winter edition of the Trek 8 'Mt Matlock' from Robert Pepper’s book (E5).

  This is a straightforward drive along well-formed forestry roads, including Marysville-Woods Point Road and Warburton-Woods Point Road. In dry conditions, the route can be completed in 1-2 hours. However, if we get a decent amount of snow, conditions may become more challenging and elevate the difficulty level to hard.

  The aim is to get as far into the snow as we safely can. That doesn’t necessarily mean driving all the way up Mount Matlock. Let’s enjoy the winter scenery and have a bit of fun spinning wheels in the snow!

  Weather:  Yarra Forest and Mount Matlock area in winter can be cold and snowy. Check the weather forecast before departure and bring appropriate clothing and footwear.

  Please note that I reserve the right to cancel or postpone the trip with a few days’ notice if rain is forecast. The goal is to experience snow conditions and not to drive in the rain

  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 is essential.
  • A UHF radio is required for convoy communication. 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.
  • Snow chains are recommended – ideally, at least one or two sets for the group. If you have snow chains and can bring them, please inform the trip leader. Chains can also be hired in Marysville if needed.

  Drivers must have completed the RRCV club training or equivalent.

  Meals:  

  Morning tea and lunch stops will be in the bush – BYO simple meals, snacks, water and thermos (can be cold).

  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

  Distance:  Marysville is approximately 100 km from Melbourne.  The trip distance from Marysville and return is 148 Km

  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 bit earlier. Same, if you plan to pick up snow chains.

  We will aim to finish on at about 4:30 pm in Marysville.

  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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• Kenworth Trucks Factory Tour #1

  • When
    3 Aug 2026
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    11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Kilsyth
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  Kenworth Trucks Factory Tour #1

  Date and time:  11:30am to 3:30pm, Monday 3rd August

  Description:   There is a trip limit of 6 people, not vehicles.  If more than one person is coming with you, you MUST add them as a guest.

  A small group tour has been arranged of the PACCAR factory in Bayswater where Australia’s top selling Kenworth and DAF custom designed and built heavy duty trucks are made. This is a rare opportunity to see one of the last auto manufacturing plants in Australia. Trucks will be in build while we are on the tour. Tour groups are kept small to ensure your safety in a working manufacturing environment.

  The tour will start promptly at 1:30pm. The tour guide will not wait for late-comers.

  For those who wish, we will enjoy a pre-tour lunch at Club Kilsyth from 11:30.

  Due to the nature of the manufacturing environment, and for competitive reasons, there are strict eligibility guidelines. PACCAR advise the following.

  Participants should be aware of, and note the following:

  • The plant tour takes between 1.5 to 2 hours and participants are required to walk approximately 1.5 km to complete the tour

  • The tour route includes steps, potential tripping hazards, and exposure to loud noises from tools and warning alarms
  • Smoking and cameras are not permitted in the factory
  • Mobile phones are to be switched off during the tour
  • Mobile plant including forklifts and electric buggies are in use throughout the plant
  • Finished trucks are constantly moving/reversing in areas adjacent to the plant, along with numerous delivery vehicles
  • People associated with competitive truck manufacturers or their suppliers will not be admitted

  Further registration details will be required.
  

  Whilst tour group numbers are limited, we have the ability to book a second tour the following week. So put your name on the wait list even if there are no spots available.

  Duration: 1/2 day 

  Trip limit: 6 people, not vehicles.  Please let the trip leader know if there is more than 1 person in your party.

  Meeting arrangements:  The tour will start promptly at 1:30pm. The tour guide will not wait for late comers.

  For those who wish, we will enjoy a pre-tour lunch at Club Kilsyth from 11:30.

  Trip Leaders: Roland Hollingsworth, phone 0439 130 489, email rolandhollingsworth@gmail.com

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• Kenworth Trucks Factory Tour #2

  • When
    11 Aug 2026
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    11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Kilsyth
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  Kenworth Trucks Factory Tour #2

  Date and time:  11:30am to 3:30pm, Tuesday 11th August

  Description:   There is a trip limit of 6 people, not vehicles.  If more than one person is coming with you, you MUST add them as a guest.

  A small group tour has been arranged of the PACCAR factory in Bayswater where Australia’s top selling Kenworth and DAF custom designed and built heavy duty trucks are made. This is a rare opportunity to see one of the last auto manufacturing plants in Australia. Trucks will be in build while we are on the tour. Tour groups are kept small to ensure your safety in a working manufacturing environment.

  The tour will start promptly at 1:30pm. The tour guide will not wait for late-comers.

  For those who wish, we will enjoy a pre-tour lunch at Club Kilsyth from 11:30.

  Due to the nature of the manufacturing environment, and for competitive reasons, there are strict eligibility guidelines. PACCAR advise the following.

  Participants should be aware of, and note the following:

  • The plant tour takes between 1.5 to 2 hours and participants are required to walk approximately 1.5 km to complete the tour

  • The tour route includes steps, potential tripping hazards, and exposure to loud noises from tools and warning alarms
  • Smoking and cameras are not permitted in the factory
  • Mobile phones are to be switched off during the tour
  • Mobile plant including forklifts and electric buggies are in use throughout the plant
  • Finished trucks are constantly moving/reversing in areas adjacent to the plant, along with numerous delivery vehicles
  • People associated with competitive truck manufacturers or their suppliers will not be admitted

  Further registration details will be required.
  

  Whilst tour group numbers are limited, we have the ability to book a second tour the following week. So put your name on the wait list even if there are no spots available.

  Duration: 1/2 day 

  Trip limit: 6 people, not vehicles.  If more than one person is coming with you, you MUST add them as a guest.

  Meeting arrangements:  The tour will start promptly at 1:30pm. The tour guide will not wait for late comers.

  For those who wish, we will enjoy a pre-tour lunch at Club Kilsyth from 11:30.

  Trip Leaders: Roland Hollingsworth, phone 0439 130 489, email rolandhollingsworth@gmail.com

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• 4WD Show, Melbourne - Volunteering

  • Start
    21 Aug 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    23 Aug 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Melbourne Showgrounds

  4WD Show - Volunteering

  Date and time:  9:00am, Friday 21st August to 4:00pm Sunday 23rd August

  We have a space at the 4WD Show and need volunteers to help exhibit. This will be the first time that we show off our new name so it's important to have a good presence. You should have plenty of time to help out and visit the show.

  There are 12x 2-hour slots to fill, and we need 3 or 4 people on each slot. Plus a set up session, which will either be the day before or early in the morning of the 1st day, the 21st August.

  This link will take you to a roster, and we need help to fill it.
  As an incentive, we will make sure you get a free day-ticket if you sign up for 2x 2-hour slots.

  To volunteer, use the roster link below.

  https://volunteersignup.org/HTARK

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  Show Info.

  The National 4x4 Outdoors Show in Melbourne is scheduled for August 21–23, 2026, at the Melbourne Showgrounds. This massive event is Victoria's ultimate destination for off-roading, camping, and touring, featuring hundreds of leading industry brands, exclusive at-show deals, a Show N Shine competition, and celebrity guests.

  Event Quick Facts

  • Dates: Friday, August 21 – Sunday, August 23, 2026
  • Location: Melbourne Showgrounds (Pedestrian access: Gate 1A)
  • Hours: Friday & Saturday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM), Sunday (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) 

  What to Expect

  • Exhibitors: Shop thousands of products spanning 4WD accessories, camper trailers, caravans, and camping gear.
  • Show N Shine: View or enter impressive off-road builds in categories ranging from "Show Pony" to "Rough & Tumble".
  • Interactive Features: Participate in the Adventure Upgrade giveaway to win prize packs or catch the Content Creator Showcase.

  Tickets & Parking

  • Tickets: Second release tickets are currently $29. You can lock in your entry on the National 4x4 Outdoors Show platform.
  • Parking: Paid visitor parking is available at nearby Flemington Racecourse for $30 per day, with free shuttle buses running to the Showgrounds. 

  Weather:  It's Melbourne - look up.

  Duration: 3 days 

  Trip Leader: Kenny Macleod, kenny@scotel.com 0421 952 540

  
  

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• Madigan Line Plus. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

  • Start
    12 Sep 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    7 Oct 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Simpson Desert
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Madigan Line Plus. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

  Date and time:  8:00am, Saturday 12^th Sep to 4:00pm Wednesday 7^h October

  Trip Standard:  Hard - Desert crossings. Sand Dunes. Remote outback travel. Some long driving days.

  Description:  3 ½ weeks approx. travelling through outback SA inc Coober Pedy, then heading to Old Andado Station, an old cattle property in the Northern Territory ending up in Birdsville, then travelling to Poeppel Corner where you can stand in three states at once!  Then returning visiting Lake Eyre & Muloorina Station (Hot Springs) and other attractions on the way back. More detailed info TBA.

  Weather:  Outback / Desert environment, potentially warm days and very cool nights.  Review the area 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, please call and have a chat with the trip leader.

  Mandatory Requirements:

  • 4x4 vehicle with suitable ground clearance and recovery points.
  • 4 tyres of LT construction with good tread depth, full-sized spare and wheel, preferably 1 additional spare tyre which may be on a wheel or not.
  • Plug tyre repair kit.
  • Air compressor.
  • Sand flag.
  • Food & water sufficient for 7 days minimum
  • Shovel for sand recovery.
  • Recovery boards (i:e Maxtrax etc) x 2
  • Suitable recovery gear inc snatch strap, tow strap, shackles etc.
  • Basic tools – jack, wheel brace, spanners, multi-meter, screwdrivers, knife, tapes, file, pliers etc, and spares appropriate for your vehicle.
  • 80-channel UHF radio 5-watt, in-car mount.
  • At least 1 handheld UHF radio.
  • Vehicle pre-trip serviced and inspected.

  Well-maintained Low Range 4wd’s with high clearance (minimum 2-inch lift above standard) and have rated recovery points front and rear.  Tyres must be of light truck construction and be either Mud Terrain or All Terrain with deep tread and minimum 60 profile (No road tyres).  Second spare tyre recommended but not mandatory.  Vehicles must have a snorkel fitted and carry a car bra or tarp to secure to the front in case of higher-than-expected water levels, must be UHF radios x 2 equipped (One in car and one handheld, which can be borrowed from the club if reqd).  Standard recovery gear including dampener, rated snatch strap and shackles, shovel must be carried.  Winch is recommended, but not essential.  Drivers must have completed the RRCV club training or equivalent. 

  Additional Equipment required:  Camping gear food and drinking water for 7 days / 6 night in the bush MINIMUM.  Clothing for both warm and cold conditions.  Morning tea and lunches will be “on the road” most days – byo simple, “on the move” lunches and morning teas (byo thermos etc).

  Recommended

  • Satellite comms system e.g. satphone, sat communicator, PLB.  We will have a couple of Starlink’s in addition.

  As this is an extended trip, we will have a separate briefing and meeting to do the detailed planning.

  No camper trailers, pets or firearms

  Maps and Reference Material:  TBA 

  Fuel:  TBA (long range fuel tank recommended)

  Distance:  Approximately 6000 km from Melbourne. 

  Duration: 25 days 

  Convoy limit: 8 vehicles 

  Meeting arrangements:  We plan to meet at the BP Calder Park outbound at 8:00am on Saturday 12^th Sep and depart at 9.00am sharp.  This gives time to top up fuel and to get coffee beforehand.  We will aim to finish about 4.00pm (or earlier) on Wednesday 7^th Oct.

  Trip Leaders: Rick Thomas 0413 600 500 rick@motorcyclebuyers.com.au  and Luciano Cinel 0418 512 319 luce.cinel@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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• Les Richmond's 40th Anniversary Madigan Line Trip - Expression of Interest

  • Start
    18 Sep 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    4 Oct 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Simpson Desert Madigan line
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  Les Richmond's 40th Anniversary Madigan Line Trip - Expression of Interest

  Date and time:  9:00am, Friday 18th September to 4:00pm Sunday 4th October 

  Trip Standard:  Hard - Desert crossing for 525.3 Km over 6-7 days

  Description:   Starting at Mt Dare travelling via Old Andado to the Madigan Line. Following to the Hay River and hopefully crossing into Adria Downs and down to Camp 22. 

  NOTE: All original party family members from the 1986 and 1987 trips will have first preference. 

  All subject to permits and permissions.  

  Please contact Andrew Richmond on email andrew@lrautomotive.com.au with heading "Madigan's 40th Anniversary" to express your interest. Please provide number of potential passengers and details of the vehicle you are travelling in. Also any past overland experience
  

  Weather:   Hot days and cold nights

  Equipment:  To Be advised

  No camper trailers, pets or firearms

  Maps and Reference Material:  To Be advised

  Fuel:  To Be advised 

  Distance:  680 Km low range desert travel from New Crown (Last Fuel) to Birdsville

  Duration: 16 days Melbourne to Melbourne

  Convoy limit: 12 vehicles 

  Meeting arrangements:  To Be advised. 

  Trip Leaders: Andrew Richmond. email andrew@lrautomotive.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. 
  Temporary Membership information and ways to register can be found at:

  i.e.  non- members can no longer register on the day with the trip leader. 
  

  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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• Far North East Victoria & the Geehi Huts

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