4WD Club Central Coast - Respecting the Great Outdoors - CC4WD Club
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Central Coast
4WD Club
Respecting the Great Outdoors
March 2021
Issue No 465
Kylies beach
COMMITTEE
President:
CLUB MEETINGS
Faye Goodman—0423008628 Club meetings are held on the SECOND
president@cc4wdc.org.au THURSDAY of each month at the Tuggerah Public
Vice President: School Assembly Hall, Old Pacific Highway,
Damien Erickson Tuggerah, at 8 pm. Members are invited to bring
vicepresident@cc4wdc.org.au their friends to the club meetings and outings.
THERE IS NO MEETING IN JANUARY OF EACH
Secretary and Public Officer YEAR.
Alan Booth—0404729704
secretary@cc4wdc.org.au COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Committee meetings are held on the SECOND
Membership Officer:
MONDAY after the general meeting. Woodbury
CherriePandich
membership@cc4wdc.org.au
Park Community Centre, 1 Woolmers Cres, Mardi.
Meeting time 7:30pm
Treasurer: MAGAZINE INFORMATION
Craig Green
0408436727 Any information or articles of interest are
welcomed by the editor and can be emailed to
Magazine Editor editor@cc4wdc.org.au Please ensure that your
Roz Oshea/Simpson - 0427536916
editor@cc4wdc.org.au articles and trip reports are sent to the editor as
soon as possible so they can appear in the next
Trip Master magazine. The cut off date for production is the
Trevor Banks—0428972763
last Thursday of each month.
tripmaster@cc4wdc.org.au
Public Relations: CLUB POSTAL ADDRESS
Jim Collis—0401144278 CC4wd Club
publicity@cc4wdc.org.au
PO Box 4354
SUB COMMITTEE LAKEHAVEN NSW 2263
Assistant Treasurer:
CLUB WEBSITE
Michelle Edwards
www.cc4wdc.org.au
0408493522
Quarter Master
WEBMASTER
Peter Glendinning—0407201120 Steve Farmer
Merchandising: Sean Du Toit
webmaster@cc4wdc.org.au
0414158412
DTU Officer CLUB contact; Jim Collis—0401144278
Mark Roper The Central Coast Four Wheel Drive Club is a
0420976784 member of the Four Wheel Drive NSW & ACT
dtu@cc4wdc.org.au Association www.4wdnow.com
Raffle Co-Ordinator Club delegate :
Joyce Hollins—43923878
Mark Roper - 0420976784
Supper Co-ordinator
Matt Corp— 0488011971
Steve Turdak
Lease Manager ISSUE NO 465— March 2021
The opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the
Paul Kelly—0408433790 club.
Social Co-Ordinator
2
Jo Kelly –0448271064
Hi All
Id like to give a big thank you to the members that donated to my Cancer Council Fundraiser .
“Doing it for Neale “ . I raised $2507.00 for research into this insidious disease.
As you can see I went the colour Blue to represent prostate cancer . So again thankyou so much it
meant a LOT TO BOTH NEALE AND MYSELF IN THIS TRYING TIME IN OUR LIFE.
We have a lot going on in the mag this month but there is always room for a trip or two.
It was exciting putting together the save the date for both the Christmas in July and our annual Christ-
mas party . Always a highlight for my family.
So put it in your diary.
Australia certainly is the lucky country so lets take advantage of our ability to travel. Hint Hint.
I hope you enjoy this edition of the magazine as much as I have in compiling it .
Cheers Roz
Image by Roz Oshea
Woko National park
3
Presidents Report March 2021
G’day everyone.
It’s been an interesting month with club activities and planning for the year ahead well underway.
We had a ball on the Kylies Beach trip with the inclement weather adding plenty of excitement and adven-
ture. Getting out on a club trip, driving a tricky beach and avoiding sand cliffs with the adrenalin pumping,
the camaraderie around the campfire and the spirit of co-operation really makes you remember why you
got into four wheel driving.
High rainfall at the lease saw the creek reach a level not seen in many years, which unfortunately meant
the advanced recovery weekend couldn’t go ahead as planned. However, our scheduled driver training is
back to normal. This year we have a new head of DTU – Mark Roper. Mark has been a part of the DTU
team for quite a while and his experience and skills will make him a great leader for the team. Thank you
so much Mark for stepping up into this role.
Thank you so much to Dave Edwards for your awesome job as DTU leader over the past few years. We
know Dave is a very busy man with a business to run, and the time he’s given to this role is really appreciat-
ed. Dave will still continue as a DTU trainer, which is still a big commitment. Each and every member of
the DTU team gives a lot to the club – so thank you!
Our new Vice President, Damien Erickson has hit the ground running, becoming involved in Clean up Aus-
sie day and contributing to other projects too.
After our discussions at last month’s general meeting, I’m now happy to confirm that we have obtained a
semi-permanent grant to hold future general meetings at The Entrance Leagues Club free of charge We’re
very grateful for this assistance which has meant we can all meet face to face. There’s always a bunch of
members having dinner beforehand, so if you’re a new member feel free to come along and join us.
We’re exited about our upcoming stand at the 4WD Supa Centre. This is a great opportunity to showcase
the club and potentially gain some new and enthusiastic club members. Thank you Jimmy for organising
this event. More details in this magazine.
At the last committee meeting we spoke about the club’s financial position. On current trends, we should
have a reasonable profit at the end of the year. The committee would like all members to give some
thought to where we should spend some money this year. So far we’ve had suggestions of a bush dance/
camping weekend in the Hunter Valley, a new generator and/or shower set up for the lease. Maybe you’d
like to give some money to charity or have the Christmas Party fully catered for this year. We’ll be talking
about this at the March meeting
See you all out on the tracks soon!
4
General Meeting
11th March 2021
8pm
In the
Arthur Lake Room
The Entrance Leagues Club
3 Bay Village Road Bateau Bay
Please note that as this is a registered club so the usual registered club entry rules
You can attend by Zoom if you wish
Zoom meetings are free and you can join from your computer, phone, IPad or other tablet.
If you are joining by phone you will need to get the Zoom app before you can join a Zoom
meeting.
• For iPhone or iPad, go to the App Store.
• For other phones or tablets, go to the Google Play Store
The app you need is called “Zoom Cloud Meetings. “
Once you have the app, click on the meeting link below to join a meeting.
If you are joining from your computer, you can just click on the meeting link below and follow
the instructions on your screen Click here to join
Meeting ID 859 9471 9079 Password general1
5
Central Coast Four Wheel Drive Club
General Meeting
Thursday 11th February 2021
Meeting; General meeting and AGM meeting held at the Entrance Leagues Club, 3 Bay Village Drive Bateau Bay the
meeting was also presented on ZOOM. Meeting started at 8.03pm.
All members and guests are welcome to the meeting.
Attendance; As per attendance book, and on ZOOM.
Apologies; Craig Green, Ros Neale, Helen John Smyth, Simon Newton, Spotto, The Browns and the Bill and McConville
Visitors; Nil Tonight
Minutes of the previous meetings;
Motion That the minutes for the General Meeting held on the 10th December
2020 as published in the magazine be accepted.
Moved; Damien Seconded; Tappy Action; carried
Secretaries Report; by Alan
Correspondence, emails received – 10th December – 11th February as tabled.
6
From Subject Response
4WD Touring Australia Christmas Buyers guide Meeting
David Doggett Application for Membership Meeting
Craig Green Bills for payment Meeting
CAMPERSAT Promotion Meeting
Faye Cert. insurance Secretary
Craig Green Committee meeting minuets Meeting
4WD Touring Australia 12 Epic Christmas escapes Meeting
Tony Cook Membership Enquiry Meeting
Hunter 4WDNOW Request for assistance Meeting
The Convict Trail CTP Newsletter Meeting
CAMPERSAT Promotion Meeting
Hunter 4WDNOW Barrington Tops Scotch Broom Post Fire Meeting
working Bee
Jeffery Cox Membership Enquiry Meeting
CAMPERSAT Promotion Meeting
CCIANSW 2021 super show applications Meeting
Tim Leggett Membership Enquiry Meeting
4WD Touring Australia The Road less Travelled Meeting
CAMPERSAT Promotion Meeting
4WD NSW ACT Inc January Newsletter Meeting
4WD Touring Australia On The Brink Meeting
Alan Bowerman DTU 1 Meeting
The Convict Trail CTP Newsletter Meeting
4WD Touring Australia Sunset Country Meeting
PM4WDC January Newsletter Meeting
CAMPERSAT Promotion Meeting
Kylie Godden Site-train Driver Training Meeting
GME Promotion Meeting
Kathie Trypas School Hire 2021 Meeting
Tony Cook Membership Enquiry Meeting
4WD Touring Australia Cooktown real cape Country Meeting
Hunter 4WDNOW Clean up Australia Day Meeting
Hunter 4WDNOW Barrington Tops Scotch Broom Post Fire Meeting
working Bee
Hunter 4WDNOW Shore Birds Webinar Meeting
Craig Green Invoices to Advertisers Meeting
Faye Brochure Proof Meeting
Lance Ross New safe Driving Product Meeting
Hunter 4WDNOW McBrides Beach permanent closure Meeting
Sharon Croker New Member inquirers Meeting 7
Hard copy correspondence: Nil to report
Outward Correspondence Tabled above.
Motion That the inwards and outwards correspondence as presented be accept-
ed.
Moved; TC Seconded; Scott Action; Carried
Treasurers Report; by Craig
As Craig was not at the meeting the report will be presented at the committee meeting and reported in the general meeting minutes to
be printed in the magazine.
Fun Fines Collected $36.30, thanks you.
Motion That the Treasurers report and bills of payment as presented at the
Committee meeting and reported above be accepted.
Moved; Seconded Action;
New Members; by Cherrie
Motion The Club seeks the approval of all members to welcome Dave Fox and
Catherine as new members
Moved; Mark Seconded Jane Action; carried
Congratulations to Mysteire and Sean for taking over the merchandising. Please contact if you want any of the fantastic club stuff.
New members packs to Tim and Linda Leggett
Libby Finemore
David Box
Catherine Batice
10year membership Brian and Linda Payne not present
15year membership Jim and Lisa O’Donoghue
Vic President; Welcome Damien
Quick one, most members have received a pack from the NSW Association that includes a sticker. The sticker allows us to go into the
parks with more than 6 cars.
Editor; Roz
KEEP the photos and stories coming as all is welcome. Some photos did not make it due to ongoing covid-19 restrictions. The magazine
a great read, thanks to all.
Assistant Treasurer; by Michelle
Nothing new to report
Lease manager; by Spotto
The lease is running along nicely
8
DTU Report; by Dave Edwards
The 2021 training starts this Sunday, so we are back in business, refer to dates posted in the magazine.
Cooranbong has been informed about the commencement. The quarry is still operational if you pick your spots.
Presentations; Nil
Trip Leader Report; by Trevor Banks
Trip reports, Nil.
Upcoming trips,
April Duel River Trip 3 spots left. The whole easter break 3 days.
April Rose Hill Caravan show
August Short drive to Winton, 3-4 week trip
August Gem feast
Keep an eye on the magazine and Facebook pages for conformation of dates.
Public Relations Officer Jimmy
The new 4WDC Super Centre will be holding promotional days in April and the Club is invited to attend presenting our great people and
their trucks. Refer to the face-book page for updated information.
NSW/ACT Association
Mark refers to the face book entries which is all to report
Neale mentioned the upcoming association meeting and will advise dates shortly. All are welcome to attend.
General Business;
The Club has offered us to continue holding the meetings at the Entrance Leagues Club. Options are the school or the club. Everyone
has voiced their preference for the club.
Motion For the Club to submits an application to the Entrance Leagues Club to
continue to hold the meeting.
Moved; Keith Seconded Tappy Action; carried
Pets on trips, the insurance is the issue. Perhaps people who wish to take pets on trips may book through the face book group with
mention of pets. Therefore, it must not be a club trip. Faye to chase up with insurers. Will discuss at the next Committee meeting.
National Parks checking on bush cameras not going ahead, due to Covi-19 fears.
Association clean up Australia Day to be organised by Damien. Please check the face book page for dates and times.
McBride’s beach access closed for good.
Peter Glendening advises that he has an assortment of old magazines to borrow. These old issues are a great read.
Piston Broke Trophy
Steve Turdak wins the coveted trophy this month, congrats. The story goes that he lost his roof rack. For further clarity on this inter-
esting issue ask Steve.
Club person of the month, this month goes to Damien for stepping up, welcome.
The Committee meeting will be held on the 15th February, all welcome to attend.
The next general meeting will, hopefully be on Thursday 11th March 2021 at the Leagues club and ZOOM.
Meeting closed at 9.00pm Minutes by Alan Booth
President Faye Goodman
9
A word from our
We Lease manager
“Spotto “
We are implementing a
Mowing / maintenance Roster
If you have done the mower train-
ing or would like to , and be on the
monthly roster, could you please
send your name and details and
month preferred to
Jo Kelly—0448271064
If you have Facebook
Jo Kelly has placed a feed On the clubs Facebook
page for you to leave your details
10A word from our Trip master
Trevor Banks
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
When- 24,25 July 2021
Location- Casuarina Camping Area
Watagan Forest Road Olney State Forest
History
The club has enjoyed this event since it was started by Barry and Joyce for a few years now with only last year
being missed due to covid. The event was planned as a chance for members to enjoy a weekend in the colder
months close to home where we can get together, have a fire to keep warm (camp oven cook if desired), some
local forest drives on the Saturday (possibly on the Sunday ), enjoying good company.
Ps If you cannot come for the weekend come up for a day visit.
Directions-
From Morriset take Freemans Drive to Cooranbong,
Turn left into Martinsville Rd.
4.5 km later turn left into Watagen Forest Rd.
After 11Km turn right into Casuarina Camp Ground keeping to the left fork on the road.
Find a good site to enjoy your stay among the trees.
What to Bring- Tent, camper or caravan, chair, family (kids if inclined) food possibly some drinks to satisfy a thirst
and have a good time enjoying yourself with good company.
Required For The Event
Volunteers
- To come up early with chainsaws and trailers to help cut load and transport 15-20 trailer loads of firewood.
- To arrange games etc for adults and children for the afternoon and evening.
- To put on drives and guide members into the forest ( and bring them back)
Other Dates to Plan for
Octoberfest
Each year some members have gathered at the lease over the long weekend to have a good time. This event has
in the past had dress up themes and A Long Table Dinner and as always a fun weekend.
The Lease
2,3,4 October
Organizer/s required.
(A chance for a party animal to put up there hand) 11Christmas in July
24th—25th July 2021
Casaurina Camp Ground Watagans
12Annual Christmas
Club party
27th—28th November 2021
At the
We Leaser Dungog
13A big hearty welcome
to our
New Members
Let the adventures begin
Libby Finnemore
Tim Leggett
14Upcoming Driver Training
Date Event Class Trip Leader Telephone Limit
20th 21stMarch Stage 2 C Mark Roper - 0420976784 6
Vehicles
18th April Stage 1 C Mark Roper - 0420976784 8 ppl
15th 16th May Stage 2 C Mark Roper - 0420976784 6
Vehicles
20th June Stage 1 C Mark Roper - 0420976784 8 ppl
17th 18th July Stage 2 C Mark Roper - 0420976784 6
Vehicles
15th August Stage 1 C Mark Roper - 0420976784 8 ppl
18th 19th Sep- Stage 2 C Mark Roper - 0420976784 6
Vehicles
tember
17th October Stage 1 C Mark Roper - 0420976784 8 ppl
20th 21st No- Stage 2 C Mark Roper - 0420976784 6
Vehicles
vember
1516
Driver Awareness
Training DTU
Stage One for 2021
Dates for 2021— all sessions start at 8 a.m. and run until approximately 4 pm
April 18th— June 20th— August 15th— Oct 17th
Where: Cooranbong Community Centre, 614 Freeman’s Drive, Cooranbong.
What to bring: Food and drink for the day, a pen, basic recovery gear and a readiness for
learning.
What to expect:
Stage One training is an introductory course to 4WD. The day is split into two parts,
initially at the community centre and involves theory, starting with the basic me-
chanics and safety knowledge of a 4x4.
Morning Tea break allows the trainers to work with each participant and their vehicle,
locating and identifying the necessary safety equipment in their truck.
The next session outlines driving techniques over various terrains and an introduction
to club protocols.
After lunch we move into a practical training session allowing you to practice your skills
in a safe, supervised area. This session will cover the essential safety technique of a
stall start recovery, followed by practice in picking a line in assents, descents and
basic rock steps.
Images by Brad Tooth
17Driver Awareness
Training DTU
Stage Two for 2021
Dates for 2021—sessions start Saturday 8 am, with additional opportunities on Sunday
March 20th 21st —May 15th 16th—July 17th 18th—Sept 18th 19th—Nov 20th 21st .
Where: Club Lease ‘We-Leaser’ Dungog.
What to bring: Food and drink for the two days, however, dinner is provided on the Saturday
night. Vehicle checklist from Stage One training and recovery gear.
Recovery Gear: Front and Rear recovery points, snatch strap, bridle or tree protector, damp-
ener and rated shackles. Please note, that a trainer will accompany you during the practice
drive and there must be a seat available in your vehicle.
What to expect:
Stage Two training is a full day of practical exercises completed as a team to expand on the
knowledge gained in Stage One training.
We further investigate aspects of vehicle maintenance, practising pre-trip inspections and
completing a tyre change.
After morning tea, we revise the stall start recovery and simulate simple snatch strap re-
covery techniques- this is where you finally get to use all that wonderful gear you’ve
brought along.
In the afternoon we head out the back gate and put our training into practice. Taking the
back tracks through the State Forests we complete rutted and rocky tracks and simple
water crossings.
Prior to dinner, we complete a simple revision assessment as a group.
Upon completion of Stage Two, you will be prepared to undertake the NSW and ACT 4WD As-
sociation Accreditation certificate, a nationally recognised qualification.
18Central Coast 4WD Club Open Day
at
Kings 4WD Supacentre: Camping Store
Unit 4B/900 Old Pacific Hwy, Lisarow
Saturday 10th April 9am (Store opens at 8am)
We will be sharing information on our club with the general public when they visit the 4WD
Supacentre whist selling them our own version of a Sausage Sandwich (better than Bunnings)
raising some money for charity.
On display we will have members vehicles both heavily and slightly modified as well as a mem-
ber’s camper trailer. If you would like to offer your vehicle to go on display, please contact me
directly or speak to a member of the committee.
We will be looking for people to help on the BBQ, talk to people about the club and help set up
memberships
For more information on the 4WD Supacentre please have a look at their Facebook page where
you will find links to their own page where you might just find the accessory you have been
looking for a a price you can’t resist.
https://www.facebook.com/4WDSupacentre
I am contactable via Facebook Direct Message, https://www.facebook.com/Jim.Collis/
Or you can call/txt me on 0401144278
Thanks
Jim Collis
Public Relations Officer
19Trip Report
Kylies Beach 20-21 Feb 2021
T. C. and Faye - Huey
Ian and Fiona Fisher - Donkey
Damien and Anna Erickson - Stormy
Alan and Gavin Bull – Nellie
Cheryl Parsons – Feral
Mick Ellis and Claire - Maggie
Note to self: pay attention to where you’re going in case you have to write the trip report!
Frequently alternating between drizzling, bucketing and torrential downpours, the wipers were no match for
the cats and dogs pelting down from above. Although it was a slow trip, everyone, except yours truly, managed
to meet at Taree Maccas before “paddling” in convoy to Harrington Bait and Tackle for our beach permits.
Leaving at about 10am, and like a scene from The Pied Piper, we happily followed our illustrious leaders TC and
Faye to a very wet and windy Harrington Beach. Unfortunately the powerful surf had washed away much of the
normally soft, easy-to-get-bogged-in sand, revealing a relatively firm surface. Cruising north along this 5km
stretch of paradise proved an absolute delight.
Exit: Harrington Beach. Enter: Crowdy Bay Beach. First Obstacle: roughly 5km into our 14km beach odyssey. The
heavy rain forced a creek through the beach and into the ocean. A few members evolved into human dipsticks
and deemed it safe to cross this knee-deep moving body of water. And sail through we did.
However, our north-bound trek soon came to a halt. Again, the heavy rains hollowed out an impassible fast-
flowing deep channel, cutting off access to Kylie’s Beach. Turning around, we headed back south to take the in-
land gravel “road”.
20While it was great to see vegetation growing back in Crowdy Bay National Park after the devastating bushfires,
the scenery was not a priority as we tried to find even ground amongst the water-filled craters in the road. A bit
like one dodging sprawled Lego…bare foot and drunk!
After 18km of slalom, at about 1.30pm we reached Kylie’s Beach campground. Beer o’clock…after we set up
camp…in the torrential rain! Thankfully, TC and Faye made a communal shelter off Huey. Nice and cosy except
Ian spilled his own beer into his own hat, my wine on the ground and drenched Claire’s chair in rain water. Is this
why he’s called “Shrek”?
Tiny rain break: Woohoo! Beach walk! The once trickle of water paral-
lel to the beach entrance was now a set of raging rapids, cutting a
massive channel through the beach and exposing submerged
rocks. Some of us stayed and explored the beach while Faye clambered up and slid down the headland. I can only
hope someone got photos.
21Back at camp, the rain eased enough to make a relaxing camp fire. Our resident balderdashologist, Mick began
by claiming the beach was named after Kylie Minogue. Even the local frogs croaked in objection! And into the
night it went.
A break in rain saw everyone pack up easily and quickly the next morning, except Fiona and Ian who were heck-
led as they tended to their broken unused-on-this-trip winch. Some of Damien’s friends arrived and, thankfully,
came along for the south-bound jaunt along Kylie’s Beach.
We drove south along the beach as far as we could before turning around in
soft sand, which lead to Nellie getting bogged. Some of us were too far ahead
to see but I believe our visitors helped extricate Alan and Gavin with a set of
MaxTrax. Way to go!
.
22Back at the campground, we increased our psi and headed back onto Pothole Way, which, in spots, had
now turned into a lake. I swear I saw Noah’s Ark! And just like the parting of the red sea, we cut through
these bodies of water, eventually returning to Crowdy Head.
A little tour around the headland and up to Crowdy Bay Lighthouse lead us to a wall of army vehicles. No
access, darn it. Disappointed, we snaked our way down and headed for the pub via Pilot Hill Reserve,
where we grabbed a drink and a feed for our last hoorah before the long haul home.
Can’t wait to go back…in dry weather
23TRIP BOOK-IN PROCEDURE 1.You must personally book in. 2. If you book in early you must confirm that you still intend going no later than two weeks before the trip. If you do not confirm your position will be re-allocated 3. If you are unable to attend please notify the trip leader as soon as possible so that someone else has the opportunity to fill the position. 4. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to contact the trip leader the night before the trip. This will enable you to confirm your attendance, and also check that the trip hasn’t been affected by weather conditions. 5. Trips can only be booked once they have been published in the Club Magazine. A sign in sheet will be available at each monthly meeting. TRIP CLASSIFICATION CODES A. This class of trip is considered to be extremely difficult. Participants will have to be experienced at travelling over difficult terrain. An amount of winching and/or towing will almost definitely be required. Participants will be required to bring along basic recovery equipment. The trip leader will have the right to reject a request to go from someone who is considered under experienced. B. This class of trip is considered to be a moderate to difficult trip. An amount of winching and/or towing will almost certainly be required. Under extreme weather conditions, this trip could develop into a class A trip. C. This class of trip is considered to be a moderate trip. Various sections of this trip will require cautious driving in order to negotiate your way. In most circumstances winching and/or towing will not be necessary D. This class of trip is considered to be a relatively easy trip. In is unlikely that any winching and/or towing will be required E. This class of trip is considered to be very easy. Little or not four wheel driving will be required and these trips usually consist of easy to reach base camps, scenic tours, social events, etc. IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL A, B, AND C TRIPS YOUR VEHICLE MUST BE ABLE TO EN- GAGE LOW RANGE. These classifications codes are A GUIDE ONLY. The code des- ignated to a trip can change from the time of designation to the actual time of the trip. Although every attempt is made to ensure that an accurate class is given to each trip, members should be sure for themselves that they are capable of handling the type of trip they have chosen. If in doubt consult the trip leader, and they will advise you whether you and your vehicle are suitable. 24
Upcoming Trips Guide 2021
Date Event Class Trip Leader Telephone Limit
20th 21st Badass Babes of 8 Vehicles
the Barringtons C Faye Goodman
March 0423008628
27th March Settlers road trip D/C Ray Kaltenbacher 43427521 8 Vehicles
rayandberyl15@
bigpond.com
Easter 2-5th Deua River and Tony Clark 0411090653
April Bendethra Valley 6 vehicles
Faye Goodman 0423008628
13th 18th April Rouse Hill
Caravan Show
435381357
6th—9th May Quambone NSW C/D Ken and Yvonne
McDonald 0423411830
Open
24th—25th July Xmas In July
Watagans
18th August— Dinosaurs to Dino- E/D Trevor Banks 0428972763 8 vehicles
8th Sept saurs
Roger Carrodus 0416298323
open
27th—28th Nov Annual
Xmas party
The We Leaser
25Check out the
Trips
On the following pages
And don’t forget to book
Your next adventure
Take plenty of piccies and
someone put their hand
up for a trip report.
I love to read them
Image taken by Roz Oshea /Simpson .
Fossil Windjana Gorge National Park WA
26Badass babes of The Barringtons
20-21 March 2021
Trip Leader: Faye Goodman 0423 008 628
Where: Barrington tops – camping in Manning River Campground
Meet: Carpark Denison Street Gloucester, just in front of the park 9.30 am
Bring: Camping gear, recovery gear, food and water, bag of wood.
Limit : 8 cars
This trip is not suitable for caravans or camper trailers.
Min requirements: Stage 1 driver awareness training or equivalent, good all terrain
tyres, UHF radio, full tank of fuel at meeting point
It’s time for the “babes” of the club to run amok again! This is a drive through the beauti-
ful, scenic Barringtons that will see you driving some “C” grade tracks that will require
your technical skills whilst not being too terrifying. We will meet in Gloucester before tak-
ing the Barrington Tops road across to the tops. There are some great lookouts along the
way. We’ll then be tackling some of the iconic trails of the area, including Barrington trail
and Wrights trail before making our way into camp at Little Manning camp area, which is
situated in the upwaters of the Manning River and has pit toilets. There we’ll have a nice
campfire (restrictions permitting) and maybe a glass or two of liquid refreshment. On Sun-
day we will explore some more trails and waterfalls before heading west through the Din-
go gate and home via Moonan Flat, Scone and the New England Highway.
Boys (and kids) can accompany the babes but we’d like the babes to take this opportunity
to do all the driving and camp set up this weekend. If you’re a babe that’s coming alone
and you haven’t been four wheel driving much alone before, don’t worry as there will be
lots of help if you need a hand letting your tyres down or setting up camp.
27Trip
Along Old Settlers Road
When—Saturday 27th March 2021
Meeting— 9:00am Wollombi Park
Trip leader - Ray Kaltenbacher (rayandberyl15 @bigpnd.com)43427521
Trip rating - C/D
Limit : 8 Cars
Trip will meet at Wollombi Park before traveling to Paynes Crossing to access The
Old Settlers Road to Putty Rd then Putty Rd to Howes Track and back to Laguna
Stopping at Finchley look-out .
28Deua River and Bendethera Valley
Easter 2-5 April 2021
Trip Leader: Tony Clark 0411 090 653
Faye Goodman 0423 008 628
Where: Deua National Park
Limit: 6 vehicles with possible 2 more positions depending on NPWS booking
availability
Meet: 11.30 am, Moruya Riverside park, Shore St Moruya (turn left just south of
the bridge)
Bring: Camping gear, recovery gear, food and water, bag of wood. Full tank of fuel
at meeting point. This trip is not suitable for caravans or camper trailers.
Min requirements: Stage 1 driver awareness training or equivalent, good all terrain tyres, UHF
radio, snorkel or bra for river crossings.
From Moruya we will head up into the ranges and drive the interesting Larry Mountain and Yel-
low Flower tracks before making our way to Araluen free camp which has drop toilets.
On Saturday we will make our way into the Bendethera Valley via Buckenbowra looping back
down Dampier Mountain Firetrail.
There we will make camp for 2 nights in this stunning natural valley on the picturesque Deua
River. National Park booking fees apply. Sunday we’ll do a day drive along the Mongamula
track and back to camp via the Dampier Mountain firetrail
On Monday we will pack up and make our way home via Bendethera firetrail and Little Sugar-
loaf track before heading back to Moruya and making our way home.
Due to NPWS restrictions, you will need to book early so please let us know asap if you want to
come along.
29Dinosaurs 2 Dinosaurs
16 August to 8 September 2021
Trip Leaders : Trevor Banks 0428972763
Roger Carrodus 0416298323
Grade- D/E
Limit 8 Cars
Trip is to Travel to Gunnedah for Agquip then proceed to Winton Queensland for the Dino-
saurs then proceed south to home via Quilpie, Cunnamulla and Lightning Ridge.
For those interested please contact the above for more details.
If members do not wish to do the trip but are interested in going to Agquip they are invited
to tag along and then proceed home by their selves
30Trip to Marthaguy Annual Race Day 2021
at
Quambone NSW.
6th May to 9th May 2021
Trip Leaders Ken and Yvonne McDonald 43581357 - 0423411830
When - 6th May to 9th May 2021 (an extension to 12th May if on the return home trip
some wish to visit Carinda and then Goulbourn National Park)
Both Pineridge and Messines Farms will be visited during the trip.
Class - C/D
(extended trip will include some gravel road thru Macquarie Marches and Goulburn Na-
tional Park)
Accommodation and trip details available from Ken and Yvonne.
31Club Person of the
Month
Goes to “Drum Roll “please
Our New Vice President
Damian Erickson
32Piston and Broke
Trophy
Goes
to
Steve Turdack
Think he might need to go to Specsavers .
Something about not knowing the height of his roof rack .
33Just wondering what exactly they are drinking at the
coffee meet up .
Simon Newton getting his protective gear for the Bike.
Push bike that is . Me thinks he might have had a fall.
SIMON NEWTON RECEIVING HIS SAFETY EQUIPMENT AFTER FALLING
OF HIS PUSH BIKE THE OTHER WEEK.
3435
10yrs Membership
Congratulations Brian and Linda
Payne
3615yrs
Membership
Congratulations
Jim O’Donoghue
20yrs
membership
37The We-Leaser
is opened to
Financial Club members
and their Family
‘Visitors must have a club
member with them’
“Please follow the guidelines set out in the Covid policy “
Current Regulations .
I have attached the Covid Policy
Dated 1st June 2020
Listing the restrictions
and current changes
38COVID 19 POLICY
This policy has been developed in response to the recent Covid 19 Pandemic which has had a major impact
on the Central Coast Four Wheel Drive Club activity today and in the future.
The Committee has met and developed the following controls to be applied to all Club Activities. This policy is
to be read, taking into consideration what is “reasonably practicable in the situation”.
We Leaser Guidelines
Do not attend the lease if you or any of your family are unwell – Stay at Home.
Do not attend the lease if you or any of your family have been exposed to Covid 19 in the past 14 days.
Do not attend the lease if you or any of your family have returned from overseas in the past 14 days.
All people attending the Lease MUST sign on, the Sign on Sheet is located in the café in the metal box.
Social distancing of 1.5 metres MUST BE maintained at all times including in the café and campfire.
Please no sharing food during Happy Hour.
You are encouraged to download the Covid Safe app to your phone
Wash hands regularly with soap and water or hand sanitiser
Bring your own cooking utensils and use Non Stick Baking Paper on the BBQ. Please disinfect BBQ, the sink,
tables and surfaces after use.
You are encouraged to bring your own cooking facilities to help prevent the risk of transmission of
Covid 19.
Camp site set up, ensure that there is a minimum distance of 5 metres away from the next campsite.
The shower is closed until further notice.
Pit Toilets are still open. Before and after use please wipe down the toiler seat, door handles etc. Parents/
Carers please accompany your children to the toilet to make sure that the facilities are disinfected.
The Club has supplied Earth Choice – Antibacterial Surface Cleaner which is suitable for use in the pit toilets
for cleaning. Do not put disinfectant wipes in the pit toilet.
Please bring your own grey water friendly Antibacterial Surface Cleaners for use in the pit toilet.
It is encouraged to bring your own porta pottie or wee bucket to help prevent the spread of
Covid 19.
39
1st June 2020COVID 19 POLICY
Club Trips Training Guidelines
Do not attend the trip if you or any of your family are unwell – Stay at Home.
Do not attend the trip if you or any of your family have been exposed to Covid 19 in the past 14 days.
Do not attend the trip if you or any of your family have returned from overseas in the past 14 days.
All people attending the trip MUST sign the Trip Sign On Sheet provided by the Trip Leader.
During the trip if you or any of your family begin to feel unwell, please notify the Trip Leader IMMEDIATELY.
Social distancing of 1.5 metres MUST BE maintained at all times including around the campfire.
Please no sharing food during Happy Hour.
Wash hands regularly with soap and water or hand sanitiser
Camp site set up, ensure that there is a minimum distance of 5 metres away from the next campsite.
Bring your own cooking & toileting facilities to help prevent the risk of transmission of
Covid 19.
Please supply your own hand sanitiser, disinfectants and soap.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping the members of our great club
safe.
1st June 2020
4041
42
Are thinking you would like to put on a
“Club Trip “????
Not sure where to go???
It’s a difficult job to run a trip and only for special people. “NUP”
First of you have to choose where you wish to go and what you would see along the
way.
You get to choose when and where the trip starts from and the duration of the trip.
You have to stay out in front of the trip and not behind somebody else’s dust cloud.
You get to see the wildlife before a group of four wheel drives thundering down the
track scares it off.
After the trip you get to have everybody praise you for getting them lost along the
way.
Is it difficult to run a trip .– NUP.—We are here to support you
Most of this list is trips done by club members and only touches on the possible des-
tinations as this country is one great four wheel drive destination and If you wish to
explore it often there is somebody that would love to tag along.
So if you’re not sure, try raising an expression of interest and do not be backward
in asking for help and suggestions , as often others have knowledge to give you or
you could ask Mr Google or one of the many 4x4 books for Help.
If it’s a Spur of the moment thing it’s also possible to advertise it on the clubs pri-
vate Facebook site or E-Mail to the club Editor and Tripmaster, download an attend-
ance form from the club web site and have fun..
Your trip could cover from a day to several weeks, be difficult or a simple drive or
event to attend some possible destinations are.
I will keep the list in the Magazine ,if you would like to put forward some sugges-
tions I will add to the list .
43Past Trips— 4WD and Social
Yalwal Circuit Maitalnd Gaol
Polblue Cockatoo Island
Crowdy bay National Park The tunnel systems Sydney
Coolah tops National park St Albans / sections gGeat North Walk
Lithgow /Turon River Blue Mountains N.P.
Cells River Hill End
Talwahl/Myall lakes Ophir
Watagans day trip/ Weekend Nundle S.F
Victorian High Country Coffs harbour and Hinterland
Back Road to Bilpin Yerranderie– WombeyanCaves
Back Road to Cedar Creek Pilliga N.P.
Patonga Myall Lakes
Bendethra Farquar Inlet
Swans Crossing Point Plumer
Woko Via the Barringtons Glen Davis
Western Wollemi/ Dunnes Swamp Agquip
Newnes A social evening of bowls
Wadbilliga Events around area i.e. Billy cart races
Dungog Day Trip at Gresford
Stockrington State Conservation Area Further afield
Caves to Caves – Jenolan Caves to Vic High Country
Abercrombie Caves Darling River
Ourimbah State Forest Day trip Victoria N.P.
We Leaser Weekend trips via back gate Flinders Ranges
Awaba Border Ranges
Knorrit Flats Moreton Island
Upper Colo Reserve Frazer Island
Mount Sugerloaf Cape York
Yengo N.P. The Simpson
Finchley lookouts and Carvings The Kimberley’s
Fort Scratchley Googs Track S.A
44IMPORTANT NOTICES
The lease manager would like to remind everyone not to feed the horses
at the lease as they become too familiar and can cause damage to cars, vans
and tents.
Also, just a reminder, that NO PETS are allowed at the We-Leaser under any
circumstances, unless they are a registered assistance animal, and have been
approved by the Committee.
One more thing…… When visiting the lease please remember to sign in to
the visitor book, as this is an official club site and we are required to take
attendance, just like we do at club meetings and trips.
45GET YOUR CLUB MERCHANDISE HERE
You can still purchase your club merchandise!
At the Meetings
If you’d like to purchase club merchandise
we can now post it to you.
Procedure
Make sure you include full details including your size where relevant.
Sean will advise availability and cost.
Contact Sean Du Toit— 0414158412
Email :Skdutoit@yahoo.com.au
:membership@cc4wdc.org.au
Make payment to the club account – (purchase price plus $10 postage)
The club bank account details are:
Account name: Central Coast Four Wheel Drive Club Incorporated
BSB: 082 620
Account: 622378649
See the full list of merchandise on page 43
46Club Merchandise For Sale
Club clothing is a great way to promote our club and show your support for responsible
4WDriving and the clothing is good value.
Contact: Sean Du Toit— 0414158412 – email—membership@cc4wdc.org.au
Jacket (polar fleece with emblem) $35.00
Green sleeveless vest (polar fleece with emblem) $30.00
Club Shirt (with Embroidered Club Logo) $30.00
Long Sleeve Bisley Shirt (with Embroidered Club Logo) $55.00
Optional Extra (with first Name only) POA
Wet Weather light-weight Jacket (with Embroidered Club Logo) POA
Extra name plate badges (new style) $10.00
Baseball Caps (with Embroidered Club Logo) $15.00
Floppy Hats (like Cricket hats with Embroidered Club Logo) $18.00
Beanies (with Embroidered Club Logo) $15.00
Scarves (with Embroidered Club Logo) $18.00
Stubby Holders (with Logo) $5.00
Club Stickers $5.00
CC4WD Club Windscreen Stickers Large $20.00
CC4WD Club Windscreen Stickers Medium $12.00
CC4WD Club Windscreen Stickers Short $8.00
Our windscreen stickers are made by one of our club members, Chris Newbold and donated to the
club. Thank you Chris!
4748
2021 Calendar
January
Su Mo
3 4
10 11
17 18
24 25
31
49Water Crossing
5051
Links to Handy Websites
National Parks NSW
Forestry Corporation NSW (State Forests)
Live Traffic NSW
Rural Fire Service NSW
Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
Without a Hitch - Advice on CB Radio Channels
Handy Phone apps
Wikicamps – a great app with details and photos of campsites contributed by campers
BOM – the Government weather app
Mud Maps – shows off road tracks and allows you to create a track log that you can follow
Memory Maps - shows off road tracks and allows you to create a track log that you can fol-
low
Hema Maps - shows off road tracks and allows you to create a track log that you can follow
Fires Near Me NSW (there are equivalents in other states if you are venturing further
afield)
Google maps will show you where you are while on designated roads and can also show
you traffic conditions but will not be reliable once you are in the bush.
NSW Alerts (there are equivalents in other states)
Fuel Map – guide to fuel locations.
Live Traffic NSW
Cessnocks Fantastic 30 ft Lizard Monsters
52If you have any issues logging on to the association website, please contact Mark Roper—042097678453
54
THE CENTRAL COAST 4 WHEEL DRIVE CLUB
DRIVER TRAINING UNIT
NEEDS MEMBERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING DRIVER
TRAINERS
THIS IS DIRECTED TO ALL MEMBERS AND MEMBERS PARTNERS / WIFE'S
NOT JUST MALE MEMBERS
__
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 2 years Club Membership
Have completed the Clubs Stage 1 & 2 Training
Have completed Association Basic Training
{Drive & Recover a Four Wheel Drive Vehicle }
Are willing to undergo / obtain Association Training
( Drive and Recover a Four Wheel Drive Vehicle
In Difficult Terrain ) at the next available opportunity
Are willing to give 10 weekends per year to assist the DTU
The DTU commitment is for a 3 Year period
Expressions of interest to be directed to
The Executive Committee
Central Coast Four Wheel Drive Club
PO Box 4354
Lake Haven NSW 2263
55GREAT NEWS ! Just a bit of water at the We Leaser
OUR CLUB WEBSITE
Click here to visit our club website www.cc4wdc.org.au
The website is a great resource with information about our club as well as club
magazines, up coming trips, past trips, FAQ’s and memorabilia. If you have anything you
would like to contribute please email publicity@cc4wdc.org.au
CLUB FACEBOOK PAGE
Our Club Facebook page now has close to 1000 followers and is a
great place to view recent club trips, videos, photos, tips, information about state forests
and national parks. Just search on Facebook for Central Coast 4wd club and “Like” our
page.
CLUB FACEBOOK MEMBERS GROUP
This is a closed Facebook group that is only open to current financial members of our
club. It is a great place to post your trip photos, have a general chat and discuss all
things four wheel driving!.
To join, search for CC4WDC members group on Facebook and click the blue button "Join
Group"
Your request to join will then be submitted for approval by one of the Admin team who
will check that you are a financial member and then approve your request.
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE NSW & ACT ASSOCIATION
The Four Wheel Drive NSW & ACT Association has its own website with information
about the association and its current activities
• Click here to go to www.4wdnow.com
• Find the “login” option on the left of the page
• Register your details
• Once verified by our club you will have access
to the members area
57To all
The March babes
young and old
Happy Birthday
Hope its grand
5859
You can also read
