Voice of the Toyota Landcruiser Club of Australia (SA) Inc
February 2014
Next General Meetings: La ndcr uising Monday February 24th, 2014 Australia W ide Monday March 24th, 2014 In this issue
President’s Message
Training Calendar
Trip Calendar
Social Functions
Events Calendar
Merchandise
For Sale
Beachport Trip Report
The Secretary, PO Box 252 A MEMBER OF 4WDSA Kent Town SA 5071
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Hi Members, Front Cover Photo: Club members A REMINDER TO ALL THAT WE START THE MARCH MEETING WITH A Celebrating Australia Day at SAUSAGE SIZZLE FOR THOSE INTERESTED AND THE UPSTAIRS BAR WILL Beachport/Canunda National Park. BE OPEN. JOIN US FROM 6.30 Photo by Darryl Royans. You will have noted that Cooper Tyres (tires) have joined us as a new Beachport Trip Report: p13-14 supporter/advertising company and we thank them for their support. Two of Photos: their distributors are on board being Fred Vella Tyres at Edwardstown and Wise Choice Tyres at Lonsdale. So if you are in the market for Coopers, or p13 by Darryl Royans other light truck tyres for that matter then please support these two p14 by Darrell Sims companies. I have been dealing with Michael Vella (Fred’s son) now for some time and get great service. The contact at Wise Choice Tyres is Dean or Matt. p15 Beach and rocks at Canunda Coopers will be our guests at the March meeting. National Park, Beachport by Darrell Sims Given members have indicated a desire for an early start and sausage sizzle we will run this in March with a 6.30 pm start. Plan would be for members to Club Contacts: p16 eat upstairs and enjoy the bar. We will need to cook downstairs on the WAFC Club Merchandise: p10 BBQ. Note your diaries about the early start. Any volunteers to cook from say 6.15pm until 7.00pm? Let us know please For Sale: p11 Please all note the detail included this month on compulsory flags in the Help Wanted: p11 Simpson Desert including flag size and colour requirements and minimum Minutes: p7, p17-18 heights as we have 2 trips planned for this year. I am sure our new club flags will be just fine. New Members: p16 Trip and social activity wise we have 16 booking sheets running at present so I Training: p4 am sure you will find something of interest. Latest additions are a second Trips Report: p5, p15 Simpson Desert trip in the April school holidays and a tour of the SA Aquatic Centre at Marion. If you cannot get to meetings but would like to register Social Report: p6 your interest for a trip or social activity just get an e-mail off to Club Yearly Calendar: p8 [email protected] and Mike Barkway will look after the rest for you. Those who attended the annual Beachport Robe trip over the Australian Day Weekend had a great time and the best of both weather and beach conditions. It was also great to see a few children along enjoying the weekend and some of our newer members. Most vehicles were seen flying Aussie flags over the weekend. RECIPES are required. We would like to run a few of the favourite camp recipes in our Newsletter progressively over the next few months. It can be one of your favourites (or your Mum’s for that matter) and can be as exotic as Next General Meeting: you like. Hand them to Monte at the meeting or e-mail detail to him at [email protected] 24 th February 2014 ~ 7.30pm Peter Young our technical officer and owner of Alltrac 4WD is running an Trip Report: No trip report his under bonnet day in his workshop at Mile End Saturday morning 15 March. month. This is a great opportunity to get under your 4WD and see how it all works Guest Speaker: No guest speaker with some handy tips of things to watch out for. Usually well supported when this month. run get your name on the list at next meeting or via note to [email protected] and Mike will do the rest. Newsletter Articles Deadline: Cheers, Sunday 9th March, 2014 Please ensure your submissions are lodged on time. Send separated text and photos to: [email protected] and remember to include the names Darryl Royans of members when submitting photos.
Landcruising Australia Wide February 2014 Page 3 training training calendar
The first training event of the year, first aid course with remote first aid, has Edmund Morries completed and was extremely successful. Those that attended were very Education Officer happy with what was covered and found it good value for money and very Telephone : 8278 5777 instructive. email : [email protected] As the first course was full, we are running a second course on the weekend of 15 – 16 March at Cavan. Costs are still the same, $150 for the Ralph Abbot course. Send me an email if you wish to attend or get your name on the list Assistant Education Officer at the next meeting. If joining at the meeting, bring your $150 along as Telephone : 8269 7378 payment will be due by then. email : [email protected] There is still place for the mud and water at Black Cockatoo Bushcamp near Naracoorte. Same as above, send an email or name on list at meeting with payment. Cost for this is $110. Costs as the DTU is running this event so TLCCSA training club does not pay for assessors. We managed to get everyone onto the tyre repair Sunday due to some attrition etc. Those that attended should have more confidence as they team for 2014 should now be able to handle those mishaps that sticks and stones can inflict on you. ASSESSORS Those that are attending the theory training will need to buy training books before then. I have arranged that there will be plenty of books available at Conduct driver training and assessment the February club meeting. It makes it a lot easier for you and the trainers if you have your books when you attend your first training event. ALLAN McINTYRE Plenty of space still available for the Peake weekend. Theory and Morgan well subscribed but we can take a few more. DAVID ELLIS DAVID SHERIDAN Edmund Morries and Ralph Abbot Education Officer Team EDMUND MORRIES
GARY CHRISTIAN
2014 TLCCSA Education Program GEOFF GREEN FEBRUARY 2014 GEOFF THOMPSON 1st - 2nd Remote First Aid Cavan 9:00 am
DTU run event. Cost around $150 (Tentative Date) MURRAY McCLAY
9th Tyre Repair McIntyre’s 9:00 am PETER HARPER
MARCH RALPH ABBOT
1st - 2 nd Mud & Water Black Cockatoo 9:00 am SHANE SAXBY DTU run event. Costs shown above. STEVE GOLLEY 29 th - 30 th Driver Training Peake 9:00 am TONY VAN WYK APRIL TRAINERS 5th - 6 th Basic Theory Cavan 9:00 am Conduct driver training 12 th - 13 th Driver Training Morgan 9:00 am GARY ELLIS OCTOBER JUDY CHRISTIAN 19 th Trip Leaders Course Cavan 9:00 am STEVE MILLER
Landcruising Australia Wide February 2014 Page 4 trips trips calendar Hello Everyone, 1. Merna Mora Station 11.30 am Well I hope you all had a fantastic Leader: Lin and James Edwards Comment: Come to Alltrac 4WD , Australia Day and enjoyed the long Date: Weekend TBA, 2014 305 South Road, Mile End, where weekend, especially those that Convoy: Unlimited Peter will show you what you need to went to Beachport, where the know about the 200 Series Facilities: Located just west of weather and beaches were Landcruiser and the 120 Series Prado. Wilpena Pound, has designated 4wd absolutely fabulous. As you can see 2 of each will be on the hoist to look tracks, bush camping, powered sites from the list below we have lots of under. A fuel filter will be changed. All and cabin/unit accommodation. trips this year and 2 bigger trips to questions are welcome. Come and the Kimberley and to Tasmania in Comment: Come and enjoy a learn !! 2015. There are weekend touring weekend getaway in the Flinders -- # -- trips, weekend working bees, and Ranges, go to the website for more 6. Moonta Bay - Crabbing weekend environmental trips. We information. and Squidding have trips for the adventurous to www.mernamora.com.au/tracks.htm Leader: Lin and James Edwards the Simpson Desert, and trips for -- # -- new members and for families. 2. Willangi Bush Escapes - Date: 15,16 March 2014 There's something for everyone, Peterborough Convoy: Unlimited good places, good company and Leader: Peter Harper Comment: Come and catch some blue swimmer crabs and squid. Good good fun, it doesn’t get much Date: Weekend 2014 TBA better ! so come on, put your name fun for all !! Stay at Hughes Bay Convoy: 6 down on the list and get out there ! caravan park. Comment: Get away for the -- # -- There’s also a trip under your 4wd weekend in the Southern Flinders 7. Ngarkat Conservation Park and under the bonnet, places we Ranges. Bush camping, tent and - Working Bee probably need to visit more often vans, 4wd tracks etc, check out their Leader: Peter Harper than we do, so come along and get website at reacquainted, you are sure to learn www.willangibushescapes.com Date: 29-30 March 2014 something !! -- # -- Convoy: Unlimited Comment: Help maintain the Park, Cheers for now and safe travels 3. Clean up Australia Day Leader: James Edwards home to the legendary Border Track. Mike Barkway Work includes fencing, rubbish clean Date: Sunday 2nd March 2014 9am- Trips Officer up, signage, vegetation trimming, 12pm Telephone: 8384 6758 painting and rubble replacement. Email: [email protected] Convoy: Unlimited Bring pruners, saws, shovels, rakes, Comment: Come and do your bit to hand tools and working clothes. keep our playground beautiful. Meet Camper trailers and caravans are OK. trip ratings at Perry’s Bend, River Road, Long drop toilet available. Bring Onkaparinga River National Park. A everything else. SCENIC: Bitumen & dirt roads, limited sausage sizzle will be put on for lunch 4wding, lookouts, flora and fauna of -- # -- by the friends of Onkaparinga. the local area, other points of interest. 8. Simpson Desert -- # -- Leader: Edmond Morries 4. Argadells EASY: Mainly off bitumen on formed Date: 18-27 April 2014 tracks, some 4wding,no steep inclines Leader: Ralph Abbot or declines Convoy: Limited to 5 vehicles, no Date: LWE, 8-10 March 2014 trailers Convoy: Unlimited MODERATE: Bush terrain, beach Comment: Start at Maree then to terrain, some inclines or side slopes, Rating: Steep rocky hills Birdsville, across the Simpson Desert soft sand or mud areas, easy creek Comment: Beautiful location NW of to Dalhousie and then on to crossings. Quorn, Have fun driving the steep Oodnadatta. Bush camping. Desert tracks to Mt Arden for spectacular Parks Pass is required and need fuel HARD: Rough terrain, steep inclines, views. Arrive Friday night or Saturday for 700km of sand driving. steep side slopes, rough creek morning. Camp at Cockroach. Take crossings, possible towing and/or -- # -- snatching everything. -- # -- DIFFICULT: Very rough terrain, very 5. Under Bonnet Day steep inclines, steep side slopes, Leader: Peter Young slippery conditions, difficult creek Date: Saturday 15 March 2014, 8 – crossings, some towing, snatching and or winching Trips continued on page 15...
Landcruising Australia Wide February 2014 Page 5 James Edwards are hosting this club event this year at their home in North Haven. Stampede Obstacle Race 10km - Sat 5 th April 2014 - ***Cancelled*** social functions Bush Ball Bendleby Ranges Saturday 3rd & Sunday Breakfast Sunday 19 th January 2014 - Linley Edwards 4th May 2014 is running our first event for 2014 to welcome members This function has been cancelled at Bendleby Ranges. to the New Year at the Botanic Gardens. Another venue is being sought. Any ideas, contact Linley Valentine’s Day Sunday 16 th February 2014 - Lin & Edwards. Don’t forget to put your name down with the Social officer for functions or email [email protected] Social Coordinator Report person to cover firewood, decoration, hirage, Hey fellow four wheel drivers. For those who haven’t entertainment and food. Entertainment for the dance will caught up I am now in charge of the social portfolio, so be provided by the Strolling Tones. Dress is country hold onto your hats here’s my report: formal so dust off your cow boy and gal gear. Jeans Firstly I would like to thank the executive and the cowboy boots checked shirts Acubras. A prize will be organizers for a brilliant and hilarious Christmas party. For given to best dressed couple those that missed out it’s a blast make sure you have Vitals and grits: lamb on the spit salads, roast veggies your name down for next years. From the food, to the and deserts. The club will provide the meat and hire spit entertainment, the Chris Cringle, the great job done by roasters. And couples will be asked to contribute a salad, the Brookes family organizing the kids Christmas activities desert, nibbles or veggie packs for the roasties. I will put and finally the breakfast put on by the Stones on Sunday a list out for people to write their names beside what morning. Great fun was had by all. they are planning to bring. The club will be providing To kick off 2014 a breakfast was held a few weeks ago at complimentary champagne for happy hour and port for the Blanco restaurant botanic gardens. The setting at the the campfire and dancing. restaurant was cool and leafy and the temperature just So how will it run? perfect, a relief after such hot weather over the last Arrival at Mt Pleasant show grounds by midday Saturday week. My salmon on a potato rosti was delicious, full of 10th. Set up camp. An opportunity for some 4 wding the fresh dill flavors. I know they use herbs and veggies from local area is being arranged for Saturday afternoon. Then their very own garden. After coffee we were met all jack and jillaroos will be called to muster for lighting volunteer guides from friends of the Botanic gardens. Our the campfires, setting up and decorating, putting the lamb guide Bill belongs to the friends of the great Victorian onto cook, and a posse is needed prepare the vegies to desert and was very knowledgeable about the mallee roast. Happy hour is planned for 1700, where I’m hoping scrub, what to look out for and how these arid plants that members will rise to the challenge and provide some survive in their natural habitat. Feedback was very entertainment. We are looking for bush poets, musicians, positive everyone had a great time and I am planning on jugglers, whip crackers, and I did hear off a renegade full arranging more breakfasts at cheaper venues in the Monty troop amongst our members and I challenge you future. to dust off those G strings. Prizes will be given to best Upcoming events! decorated table, best dressed cowboy and cow girl, best bush poet, most hilarious skit. Dinner will be served at Valentine’s Day Breakfast 16th 0900 till late: Venue Lin 1830 and the entertainment starts at 1930. and James Edwards home North Haven, it’s not too late Squid n Crab weekend Moonta Weekend 15th - 16th to put your name down. Cost $5.00 pp. Bookings March: Staying at Point Hughes Van park a short walk to essential as the breakfast has to be catered. The club the beach. We will be further exploring the tracks this subsidizes this event and the champagne I believe flows time south of Moonta. Plus there will be plenty of time freely. Bring your camp table, chairs and refreshments. It for fishing and socializing. Trip leader Lin and James is undercover and the sea breeze should be cooling. We Edwards contact 0417564803 new members welcome. live on the beach so bathers are essential. Also Gents be To the future: romantic and provide some flowers for the lovely lady in Bush walking the start of the Hysen trail over nighting at your life. And ladies a new set of BF muddies for the Cape Jervis station. This hopefully will coincide with a fourby in your life. There will also be a display of the new drive via farm tracks back towards Adelaide on Sunday sensi flameless candle range. Ladies day drive bridal trail with overnighter a local The Bush Ball: Spit roasted lamb and dancing into the vineyard. night on Saturday May 10th. I have assembled a great Possible dates for August: subcommittee to help organize this event. And planning is * Surf casting competition well underway. Logistics and cost meant that Bendleby * Midweek tour of aquatic centre was not viable, and after much deliberation we have * Girls vs the guys charted fishing day chosen the big shed at Mt Pleasant for this year’s event. * Wine tasting tour Barrosa If the event is a success we will be sourcing different * Pirates on the Murray weekend, venues for future balls. We have invites out to the * Bordertown cup weekend Nissan and Mitsubishi clubs to join in the fun Theme for this year’s ball is Country and Western and Cheers, monies raised will be donated to cancer. Cost $25 per Lin Edwards
Landcruising Australia Wide February 2014 Page 6 Toyota Landcruiser Club of Australia (SA) Inc GENERAL MEETING MINUTES Meeting held at the WAFC 20th January 2013 at 7.30pm Meeting commenced: President, Darryl Royans, may also be the opportunity to work along the railway line welcomed everybody to the Meeting and explained the between here and Perth. There is also perhaps some location of toilets and emergency procedures. Welcome environmental work to undertake on grazing properties to all members and guests. Attendance registers have north of Adelaide, however, we need to be careful not to been passed around, please sign and place in any over-commit the club. apologies. Supper duties if your name begins with J, K, L Vice President: (Michael Brooks) (Nil Report) or M. Treasurer: (Linley Edwards) (Apology, Financial Report Present: 102 members presented by James Edwards) Apologies: L & S Royans, S & K Currie, Shirley 05/12/2013 – 17/01/2014 Wigglesworth, Aileen McClay, Ruth Hewitson, Grant & Opening balance $9,951.76. There have been few Jennifer Dansie, Peter & Sandra Harper deposits over this period . Minutes of Previous Meeting: Ralph Abbot moved that There has been the payment of ten new Memberships the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Monday since December. Payments out where $874.00 so the 25th November be accepted. Seconded by Allan McIntyre closing balance is $9,338.06. CARRIED Membership (Simon Currie): Nil Report (Apology) Welcoming Officer (Simon Critchley): Trips (Mike Barkway): (For full details please refer to Simon introduced and welcomed our guest Mark Tomney Trips section on page 5) from Mt George. Mark found out about the Club through the web site. He is interested in cars, bikes, boats Beachport – next weekend 25th-27th January walking and camping and is looking forward to technical Merna Mora Station. Trip Leaders L & J Edwards. Date support and mate-ship. TBA, weekend trip. President (Darryl Royans): Willangi Bush escape near Peterbrough. Trip Leader Peter Thanks to Ralph for fixing this PA system, he has been Harper. Date TBA, weekend trip. Convoy of 6, bush here on three occasions working on this task. Club camping, tents and caravans. volunteers gave 2,914 volunteer hours over the twelve “Clean-up Australia Day” –( refer to environmental months of 2013. This really flies the flag for the TLCC. section.) Thanks also to Ray Gedritis for looking after the PA March trip to Argadelles –(refer to comment by Ralph system this evening. Abbot later in this document) We have been advised by DEWNR - Arid Lands, that Ngarkat CP. Trip Leader Peter Harper. 29th,30th March, there is a new requirement if you are travelling across the working bee. Convoy unlimited Simpson Desert. All vehicles must be fitted with “sand Simpson Desert. Trip Leader Edmund Morries, 18th-27th flags”, the minimum size is 300mm by 290mm high. The April. colour should be red-orange or lime-yellow and should be 3.5 metres from bull bars, 2 metres from a roof rack. I Simpson Desert. Trip Leader Cliff Rothenberg, 12th-19th will be talking to Tony Magor about our flags, which are April. Starts at Farina finishes at Mt Dare, mainly bush red, as an interim measure. camping. There has been a good response to the sausage sizzle for Dungog NSW. Trip Leader L & J Edwards – 18th-2st1 the March General Meeting, 40 people at this point. April 4wd Jamboree. If you have any questions of our guest speakers there is Cactus Cull Gum Creek Station. Trip Leader Vince a second microphone. Monterola. 26th Apr -7th May. This is the last chance to contribute any detail to the Deep Creek Conservation Park. Trip Leader Michael Draft Coongie Lakes Management Plan, it is due into the Brooks. Date TBA, June 2014. Unlimited. Department at the end of this month. Gemtree, NT. Trip Leaders J & L Edwards. First week in Cooper Tyres are now advertising through the TLCC. June 2014, combined with TLCC NT. We have not seen Kermit for awhile – I have found out Kudriemitchie Kids Camp. Trip Leader Michael Brooks. why he has not been around, he has got himself a Date TBA, October school holidays 2014. Unlimited. girlfriend and has hitched a ride to WA! (photograph Concept is to cater for families with children. shown) The Kimberley. Trip Leader Mike Barkway. Date TBA Environmental: (James Edwards): 2015. Convoy limit 6. Clean-up Australia Day is scheduled for Sunday 2nd Tasmania. Trip Leader R Abbot. Date TBA 2015. Convoy March, the venue will advised soon, somewhere close to limit 6. town so those who can only manage a day out can do so, Weekend Trip ideas:- Burra, History trip. Port Germein, those who want to stay for the weekend will have that crabbing trip. Bordertown, Clayton farm heritage, facility. It will possible be the Barossa or Aldinga. Details museum. Coorong NP. We need some volunteers to lead will be in next Newsletter. these trips. I have contact the Friends of the Great Victoria Desert, with regard to an environmental trip to Maralinga. There minutes continued on page 17...
Landcruising Australia Wide February 2014 Page 7 club yearly calendar
February 2014 May 2014 Sun 9 th ~ Tyre Repair - Allan McIntyre’s 9:00am Sat 3 rd - Sun 4 th ~ Bush Ball, Bendelby Ranges Sun 16 th ~ Valentine’s Day Breakfast. The home of Lin This trip is to be replaced with one closer to Adelaide. and James Edwards in North Haven. Phone for details. Further details to follow. Mon 24 th ~ General Meeting, WAFC 7:30pm Date TBA ~ Deep Creek Conservation Park Mon 26 th ~ General Meeting, WAFC 7:30pm March 2014 Sat 1 st - Sun 2 nd ~ Mud and Water at Black Cockatoo. June 2014 9:00 am. DTU run event. Mon 23 rd ~ General Meeting, WAFC 7:30pm Sun 2 nd ~ Clean up Australia Day 9am-12pm Mon 25 th ~ New Members Night, WAFC 7:30pm Sat LWE 8 th - Sun 10 th ~ Argadells, Mt Arden Date TBA ~ Gem Tree Fields Sat 15 th ~ Under Bonnet Day 8am-11:30am Sat 15 th - Sun 16 th ~ Moonta Bay Crabbing and August 2014 Squidding 8am-11:30am Mon 25 th ~ General Meeting, WAFC 7:30pm Mon 24 th ~ General Meeting, WAFC 6:30pm Tue 19 th - Thu 28 th ~ Kudriemitchie Working Bee Sat 29 th - Sun 30 th ~ Ngarkat Working Bee Sat 29 th - Sun 30 th ~ Driver Training, Peake, 9:00am October 2014 April 2014 Sun 19 th ~ Trip Leaders Course, Cavan, 9:00 am Mon 27 th ~ General Meeting, WAFC 7:30pm Sat 5 th - Sun 6 th ~ Basic Theory, Cavan, 9:00am Sat 5 th ~ ***Cancelled*** Stampede Obstacle Race 10km, Springton April 2015 Sat 12 th - Sun 13 th ~ Driver Training, Morgan, 9:00am Date TBA ~ Kudriemitchie Kids Camp Fri 18 th - Sun 21 st ~ Dungog, NSW Other 2015 trips currently proposed include, The Kimberley and Tasmania. Fri 12 th - Sun 19 th ~ Simpson Desert 2, Start at Farina Fri 18 th - Sun 27 th ~ Simpson Desert, Start at Maree Sat 26 th - Wed 7 th May ~ Gum Creek Cactus Cull Mon 28 th ~ General Meeting, WAFC 7:30pm
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Landcruising Australia Wide February 2014 Page 8 fyifor your information
Landcruising Australia Wide February 2014 Page 9 club merchandise
Caps with logo Polo shirts (name & logo) Fleecy jackets with logo Rugby jerseys with logo $11 $25 $48 $48 Get decked out! All purchases require payment at next general meeting, where you will be issued with a receipt for your purchase. Please see Beryl Sheehan at the next meeting.
Sizes: Sand flags with logo Mug with logo Windcheater Mens: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL $10 $5 $45 Ladies: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18
Landcruising Australia Wide February 2014 Page 10 for sale battery charger, 3 way fridge, 4 burner cook top and grill, microwave, air conditioned, double island bed, 12v water pump, twin water tanks, twin 9k bottles. Rollout awning, heavy duty anti-flap kit, 2 end curtains and draft curtain. Heavy duty suspension and 12” electirc brakes. Contact: Brian Caire on 0407 978 441 Price: $37, 000 Wanted Handheld UHF 40 channel radio with detatchable antenna. Cotact Ralph on 0424 079 223. 2007 Regent Extreme Caravan 17ft 6in Pop Top off road caravan in excellent order inside and out. Solar, twin batteries, inverter and
HELP WANTED
4WDSA is seeking help from affiliated clubs to promote both the Association and Clubs at the Caravan and Camping display at Wayville in February 2014 (19th – 23rd). It is usually a morning or afternoon shift across the 5 days with complimentary entry.
Any TLCC members who can help please forward your names along with relevant contact details to John Cullen at [email protected]
Landcruising Australia Wide February 2014 Page 11 Landcruising Australia Wide February 2014 Page 12 Beachport Australia Day Weekend Trip report by Darrell Sims
Glorious on Saturday, magnificent on Sunday would be the only way to describe the weather conditions for club members and friends who ventured to Beachport for the long weekend. Friday night saw a full contingent of participants migrate to an open bedouin constructed between the caravans of Ralph & Darryl, for a social get together, a nibble & a little beverage. It was a great opportunity for the new members to get to know the old hands. Arrangements were put in place for the trip south on Saturday, with the decision made that all participants would travel as one party. Saturday morning, spot on 9.00am, twelve four wheel drive Toyotas assembled at the entrance to the southern Oceans caravan Park, ready to be led south by Alan & Ellen McIntyre. There were approximately thirty other vehicles, many Victorians, also assembled for a days beach driving. Tyre pressures were generally around 18 psi, with several vehicles lower. A roll call of participants followed as we took off, and a few house rules, such as waiting for the vehicle following, was handy advice for first timers. Alan advised as to what we could expect in sand conditions as to the layout of the beach.
On to the beach for the run to Southend was fairly easy going as we took in the beauty of Rivoli Bay. We did not run in to a lot of other vehicles to this point. A dead whale on the beach was showing signs of decay. Through the fishing village of Southend we then followed tracks through Canunda NP interspersed with runs along the beach. Along the beach before turning back in to the park four vehicles suffered the indignity of getting bogged with in 300 metres of each other.
Shovels and Maxtrax saw all four vehicles safely out of trouble. Several steep climbs off the beach tested drivers capabilities. Morning tea at a headland in the Park was appreciated by all.
Landcruising Australia Wide February 2014 Page 13 Beachport Australia Day Weekend Trip report by Darrell Sims
The tracks through Canunda National Park are just that and drivers need to be aware of any on coming traffic as well as allowing other parties to get ahead. The local flora is quite outstanding but leaves some superficial scratches. We arrived at Bruce’s hill for lunch, where the picnic gear came out. It is amazing as to the array of foods that were consumed. Alan made it to the top of the sand hill, which was very cut up. Several others tried with only one other (Paul & Rachel) succeeding to get to the top. We returned to Beachport, following the same path with out incidence. After a clean up and happy hour at the caravan park, all members patronised the Beachport hotel for a meal & socialising. Sunday at 9.00am we were all ready to do it again, this time heading north to Robe. This run was more challenging than the run south with some difficult climbs off the beach to the tracks through the dunes as well as tight turns back on to the beach We again travelled through National Parks this time the Beachport NP & the Little Dip NP. Traffic was heavier this run with waits to allow vehicles travelling each way. The national Parks are a treasure trove of shrubs, trees grasses and ground covers. No vehicles were bogged on this run but some of the climbs off the beaches were challenges with some taking up to three goes to get off. Travelling along the beach drivers & passengers noticed what appeared to be a bronze statue standing at the waters edge. When the statue “moved” the CB radios crackled with some witty comments. No one is sure what the red thing was protecting the private from sunburn. We lunched and had morning tea at stops along the beach. This coast line is quite spectacular with long sandy beaches as well as rugged coast. There were large numbers either fishing, camping or just enjoying a get together for Australia day along the run. We went through Nora Crenna, a fishermans’ shack area, then back to the tracks and beach, then on to Robe. Most refuelled here, put some air in the tyres, enjoyed a drink and an ice cream, browsed the shops then took the tar back to Beachport for a 5.00pm happy hour. All agreed a top weekend. On the Sunday 4 vehicles carried GPS tracking devices and completed surveys for a Deakin University student who was undertaking research as to why 4 Wheel drivers like to travel the beaches and the economic impact it has for the region. Thanks goes to Allan Mcintyre for leading the days activities and for providing the tips for the newer members
Landcruising Australia Wide February 2014 Page 14 Trips continued... 13. Kudriemitchie Working Bee Leader: Stephen and Judy Golley 9. Simpson Desert 2 Date: 19 – 28 August 2014 Leader: Cliff Rothenberg Convoy: Unlimited Date: 12-19 April 2014 Comment: Help maintain the property which is on the Convoy: 5 banks of Cooper Creek and close to Coongie Lakes, and Comment: Trip starts at Farina then to Birdsville and have some fun too. Details of work TBA. Camper trailers west across the Simpson to Mt Dare Hotel camp ground. and high clearance caravans are OK . Mainly bush camping, so need to be self sufficient. Need -- # -- fuel for 650 km of sand driving and need a Desert Parks 14. Kudriemitchie Kids Camp Pass. Leader: Michael Brooks -- # -- Date: April 2015, Date TBA 10. Gum Creek Cactus Cull Convoy: Unlimited Leader: Vince Monterola Comment: Expression of interest invited. Concept is to Date: 26 April – 7 May 2014 cater for families with children, with a focus on special Convoy: Limited to 20 people activities including bush walking, fishing etc. Comment: Culling some more cactus and assisting with -- # -- the mountain bike race through the Flinders Ranges. 15. The Kimberley Note: This trip is currently full. Leader: TBA -- # -- Date: 2015 11. Deep Creek Conservation Park Convoy: 6 Leader: Michael Brooks Comment: Preliminary information. Trip to the Kimberley Date: May 2014 Weekend TBA starting at Alice Springs, then via Tanami Track to Wolf Convoy: Unlimited Creek, Halls Creek, the Kimberley and finishing in Comment: Travel on tracks in Deep Creek CP and Broome. Talisker CP, ideal for new members. Spectacular walks, -- # -- countryside and views. 16. Tasmania -- # -- Leader: Ralph Abbot 12. Gem Tree Date: 2015 Leader: Lin and James Edwards Convoy: 6 Date: June 2014 Comment: Preliminary information, exploration of the Convoy: Unlimited 4wd tracks in wonderful Tasmania. Comment: Gateway to the Gem Fields. Combined with -- # -- the Northern Territory TLCC. Visit Boxhole meteorite 17. Somewhere Else ? crater, Harts Range gold mine, Arltunga gold fields, Know of a place you'd like to visit, and would like to McDonald and Swan Downs Stations, view aboriginal share with us? Think about it and let me know. artists at Utopia Station and drive through beautiful Cattle Water Pass. ...Trips completed -- # --
The Knolls - by Greg Royans
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Landcruising Australia Wide February 2014 Page 16 minutes continued... One day of theory at FWDSA training rooms at Cavan. Social (Linley Edwards): (Apology) (Report presented by Cost $20. James Edwards) Thank you to the excellent organisers of Trip Report: Don Perriam – 4WD Tracks in the Kimberley the brilliant Christmas Party. Great job done by Brooks Michael Brooks introduced the Guest Speaker, Don Family for all of the Childrens Events and to Neville and Di Perriam and Chris Perriam (image presenter). Stone for the Breakfast the morning after the party. Thank Don’s presentation covered the following:- you all for your support. THE TABLELAND TRACK The Botanic Gardens breakfast yesterday, was a perfect THE MUNJA TRACK morning. We were met by volunteer guides from FOBG, THE CARSON RIVER TRACK who were very knowledgeable and tailored the tour to our THE OOMBULGURRI TRACK group. I am planning on arranging more breakfasts in the THE KARUNJIE TRACK (KING RIVER) future. Detailed maps were shown of the northern part of Detail and directions given on the Valentine’s Day Western Australia to give a perspective of where the celebration on 16th February. BBQ breakfast, cost $5 per Kimberley Ranges are located. Don mentioned that the person. Gibb River Road is actually a well formed road now, rather On the15th 16th March there is a new member squidding than the track that was named after Andrew Gibb and fishing weekend in Moonta, although open to all Maitland, a geologist in 1901. members. The Tableland Track begins at Mt Howe Station and joins The Bush Ball, will be Saturday May 10th, at Mt Pleasant the black top near Springvale Station, the last section of Show Grounds. The cost is $25 per person. A great sub- the track crosses the Ord River. The first sections of road committee are helping to organise this event. If this is a has fairly easy crossings. Gladstone Lake is fantastic for success, we will be looking for different venues each birding. The track near little Fitzroy River is stony under year, it may become an annual event. Monies raised will the water, sharp stones. Munja Track runs from Mt be donated to Cancer research. Dinner will be lamb on a Elizabeth Station to Wallcott (?) inlet. Founded by the spit with roast vegetables salad and desert. People will be W.A. Government. In 1931 Frank Lacy took 1000 head asked to contributed either vegetables, salads, nibbles or from Wyndham to Munja, 1961 Frank’s son, Peter blazed desert. The Club is providing complementary champagne a track from Mt Elizabeth Station by hand. Mt Elizabeth for Happy Hour, and port for around the camp fire Station holds the key to the track and you pay a fee. The afterwards. Arrive midday Saturday 10th, set up camp, track from Mt Elizabeth Station to Barkston (?) Camp gets then there will be an opportunity for some 4x4 driving washed out each year. In 2012 it did not open until mid that afternoon. We are looking for bush poets or June and was closed again in September. It has to be re- musicians etc., for the evening. The cut off date will be made each year.It is an adventure, and will test your 4xr advised soon. skills and there is some fabulous Aboriginal Art to be seen. The Kimberley at its best has 2,000 plant species Future social events may include bush walking overnight about 1,200 occur only in Kimberly Region. The Hand at Cape Jervis, a ladies day drive of the Bridle Track and a River crossing has a rock bar, the crossing is fairly easy mid-week aquatic centre tour on the 12th June. We are and has an important art site. Some of the Aboriginal Art interested in organising a chartered fishing competition in this area is typical Eastern Kimberley art, and is some and a Pirates weekend on a houseboat on the Murray, of the oldest art form on earth, going further back than perhaps race weekend for the Bordertown Cup. 27,000 years. Education (Edmund Morries): Planned Training Events. There were rocky patches and some big jump-ups. I had (Full details on page 4) purchased six new Cooper STs before I left. They could Remote First Aid Course 1-2 February at Cavan. Cost not withstand the wear and tear, however, Coopers have $150. Currently this course is full, but I will run a second now developed the ST Max, and they did replace both of course perhaps in March. my rear tyres.We crossed Bachsten Creek after travelling Tyre repair course on 9th February, the list is full, if you 145ks in 8.5 hours and came to Bachsten Creek Bush cannot come please let us know. Camp. This camp has a supervisor 2-3 months of the Mud and water training will be held on 1st and 2nd March year, it is well set-up with showers and toilets. Bachsten at Black Cockatoo near Naracoorte. The cost is $150 for Gorge and falls is really beautiful country. Don showed the training, $30, property access $30 per day per vehicle, stunning bird photographs from this area, as well as the camping fees $8 per night. You have to be down there by Northern Quoll, Northern Brown Bandicoot about 400mm 9.00am Saturday. long and the Agile Wallaby. To quote Don, “ We love Munja ”. Sand driving at Peake 29-30 March. Meet at Peake Post Oombulgurri Track and Carson River Track can be done Office at 9am on 29th. You can go Friday night if you separately from the west side of the Pentecost River. wish. Property access $30. This can be a social outing if you wish. There are few names on list, so I will open it to Home Valley is now leased to Aboriginal People but the other clubs if that does not change. last Aboriginals left last year. The barge was used for transport up this way, so tracks Theory Course 5-6th April, at Cavan, cost $10. Starts 9am remain rough. The Carson River track continues and we finishes 4pm both days. crossed King George, Drysdale and another river. They are Morgan 12-13th April staying at Morgan caravan Park. No huge rivers and the black soil plains become impassable cost, but need to be there at 9am on Saturday 12th. in the rain. There are steep rocky jump ups and no Trip Planning and Trip Leaders course on 19th October. accurate maps. minutes continued on page 18... Landcruising Australia Wide February 2014 Page 17 minutes continued... problem with warranties, only upset if something goes If you cannot get across the Drysdale you have to turn wrong with after-market fittings. A warning about Tanks in around and go back again – 6 days hard travel. Mitchell remote areas. You do not want to be drawing fuel from Falls are the best Falls in Australia. bottom of tank if near empty, also don’t want to be Karunjie Track (Bedford Stock Route) is not a public drawing fuel as soon as tanker has filled tank because the thoroughfare according to the sign – it is a public gunk gets stirred up. There is a special funnel “Mr thorough because it is a stock route. Funnel” available, which is quite good. It does make it a bit awkward filling up your tank. Fuel filtration is an The Tableland track is best travelled with 2-3 vehicles. important issue that needs attention. The cost to repair Munja track we did solo vehicle. damaged vehicles through dirty fuel ranges from between Oombulgurri Track and Carson River would need lot of $8,000-$12,000. At the moment Insurance companies will preparation and several vehicles, preferably with pay but this might change. somebody who knew the area. Karunjie is a pleasant doddle. Ray Sheean question – Is this problem caused through mixing bio diesel with diesel as is happening in eastern Michael Brooks expressed our appreciation to Don and states? Chris for their interesting and informative presentation. Peter - If it is just a blend it is probably not an issue, but IPP ( Ralph Abbot): I am leading the March long-weekend when selling pure bio diesel it creates havoc and to the Argadelles, we will camp at Cockroach, camping damages engines. trailers are an option but not caravans. Plenty of excellent 4x4 driving. I will also lead a trip to Tasmania mid Feb- TC - where is this dirty fuel being sourced? mid March 2015. Peter – Possibly all over, but particularly in remote Advertising (Paul Hoskins) Nil Report - Publicity , (Paul locations. Hoskins) Nil Report - Newsletter (Monte Weeding) Nil Shane Saxby – If you have two filters is there any Big Red - by Greg Royans Discount Purchasing (Steve Golley): problems with injection pumps? I have received a query from somebody regarding a Peter - No should not be.When any warning light comes battery charger, please contact me again with your details. on on your dash broad, it means STOP, turn it off, do not The Club has been given set of Prado roof bars, off 150 continue to drive. Find out what is wrong. series, they are going very cheap. Darryl – Good idea to carry spare fuel filters with you. During the Kudriemitchie Kids trip we would be most FWDSA (Allan McIntyre): ( Delegate) (Nil Report) grateful if parents are prepared to support the BuffeRl eplica BWeeabdmealslttehr e(NoicdkoAlibtbeota):t(oNpil RMeptoBrte) adell Grass eradication scheme. Our annual working bee at General Business: Allan McIntyre - Beachport. Though Kudriemitchie will be from 19th-28th August. not the trip leader I will be leading the driving.We do bring Official details and a trip sheet will be available next everybody home – however, if you look at weather General Meeting. forecast it is cool, and it is10 degrees colder down there Merchandising (Beryl Sheean): (Nil Report) so bring warm clothing. I will be down there Friday Technical (Peter Young): afternoon, come along, still a spot or two if you are interested. • There is an interesting gadget available to weight vehicles and caravans. You simply place it in front of a Don Ransom – FWDSA is a member of Friends of Parks wheel, drive over it slowly and it will tell what weight is and there is able to access “free Park Passes”, 4x4 Clubs on that wheel. The cost is $350, but a smaller one does are FOPs members. This means anybody who is up to 1300ks per wheel and is available for $200-250. A considered to be an active member, that is if you have Pajero was having trouble with suspension, they came in contributed a minimum of 14 volunteer hours over a 12 with 700ks sitting on the jockey wheel and were able to month period, you are entitled to apply for a Parks Pass. re-distribute the load. You need to submit a form to your Club to be passed onto DEWNR, via FWDSA to obtain a 12 month, June-June • “Alltrac 4x4”, being Club sponsors, will be running free Parks Pass. However, this Pass does not cover all come and look at your vehicles day, Saturday 15th of Parks. March is a tentative date. It will be held at “Alltrac” South Road Mile End, from 8.00am-11.30am. Have a look under Cliff Rothenburg – All fires are banned in the Simpson your vehicle day, with a concentration on 200 and 120 Desert during the April school holidays. Peter Young/Don Prados. We will try to get at least 2 of each model up on Ransom - you can use briquettes, but they must be in a a hoist so that you can have a good look under them. Will container. change a fuel filter whilst there. You will be free to ask Cliff – Presented “Plants on Inland Australia”, by Philip questions. Come along. Moore – very clear diagrams. • There are currently 10 “dead Prado vehicles” in Broome Shane Saxby – Split rims for sale, 1 set Toyota 5 stud with as a result of faulty fuel. Dirty fuel is a serious problem, 2 good tyres. 2 split rims x 6 stud. common rail injection vehicles particularly. The fuel filter Raffle Drawn. on most vehicles measure to about 5 microns which is Darryl – The Members were briefed on a formal complaint pretty small, but not small enough for the fuel injection matter. systems. My suggestion is to rely on that original equipment filtration to catch the big stuff, to also warn Meeting Closed: 9. 40pm . me as it has systems to do that, that is about 5 micron Next Committee Meeting: 7.30 6th February, 2014. filter, then after that bring in another fuel filter of 2 Next General Meeting: 7.30 24th February, 2014. microns – providing original filter left in vehicle has no minutes completed. Landcruising Australia Wide February 2014 Page 18