144 Sebastian Road Bridgewater
Time: Friday night Theory 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start – Saturday Morning Practical 8:30am – 4:00pm
What to bring:
Clothing to suit weather conditions
Solid Footwear
Food for morning smoko/Lunch
The Theory training will cover:
The Environment and Ethics
4WD’s on the road
How a 4WD works
Driving Techniques
Introduction to Recovery
Safety and Accessories
The Practical Training will cover:
Difference between 2WD and a 4WD
Vehicles up to 45 degree angles
Stop/Start on a hill
Hills – Assents and Descents
Mud, Sand, Rocks, Ruts and Water Crossings
You will also receive a certificate of participation upon successful completion of the course.
Training is open to anyone who wants to learn and improve their 4W Driving skills ($270)
plus to complete the course you are also required to have 4×4 Club Membership ($90) payable to the Sandhurst 4WD Club.
Our trainer is fully trained and experienced in popular four-wheel drive makes and models.
The course will boost your confidence, skill, and knowledge in a safe manner in driving your vehicle
For more information or to make a booking contact Russell Thorsen
0407 352 545
Fortnight is Sat 7 Jun to 22 June 2025
Trip dates are 10 June to 18 June 2025
The trip is base camping at 3 stations, Bendleby Rangers, Willows Springs and Rawnsley Park Station. Each one will have various forms of accommodation, cabins, power and unpowered sites and camping.
If you only have a week off, there is no problems, just come and join us when you wish or leave when you want to.
Please view each station link as there is cost involved when we stay there and use their tracks.
Bendleby Ranges require a deposit of one night to be paid, you can call them or pay EFT using the following details
Ref: Barton Sandhurst 4×4
BSB 105 045 A/c 023389740
Amount of deposit is power site $37.50 unpowered $32.50
Willow Springs and Rawnsley Park have both been booked and only require payment when we arrive.
I will set up a Facebook page for the group once names start coming in. So we can keep abreast of the latest information
Bendleby Rangers
https://bendlebyranges.com.au/
Arrive Monday night 9 Jun or Tuesday morning 10 Jun base camp until the 13 Jun
Camp/base camping In The Pines campground with use of showers and toilets
4 days of driving the tracks at Bendleby Station
10 Jun Easy drive to end by watching the sunset with nibbles (BYO)
11 Jun full day 4×4 driving
12 Jun full day 4×4 driving
13 Jun Pack up and drive to Willows Springs (176 km) Lunch, resupply fuel, and food at Hawker.
Willow Springs
https://www.skytrekwillowsprings.com.au/
13 Jun to 15 Jun
Camping with use of showers and toilets
14 Jun Complete the Skytrek track 6-7 hrs (14 Jun)
15 Jun pack up and drive to Rawnsley Park Station (54 km) resupply fuel and basic food at Rawnsley Caravan park shop
Rawnsley Park Station
https://www.rawnsleypark.com.au/
15 Jun to 19 Jun 25
Accommodation is available from camping, caravan sites and cabins up to luxury cabins. It will be your choice where to stay.
Day trip to Wilpena Pound.
Day trip at Rawnsley Station four-wheel-drive track.
Day trip to Blinman Township and tour the Copper mine. We can have lunch at the Blinman pub.
18 Jun night trip dinner at the Woolshed Restaurant
19 Jun Head home
Meetings are held at the National Hotel Complex at 7.00pm 182/186 High Street Bendigo.
Chaffes Creek Campground – Friday night or Saturday Morning
Saturday 5th: Big River Road passing Enoch Point, Hope Track, Ryan Spur, Corn Hill, Mt Matlock, Woods Point – Camp at Scotts Reserve
Sunday 6th: Mt Selma back to Scotts Reserve
Monday 7th: Head for Home
Meetings are held at the National Hotel Complex at 7.00pm 182/186 High Street Bendigo.
Meetings are held at the National Hotel Complex at 7.00pm 182/186 High Street Bendigo.
Meetings are held at the National Hotel Complex at 7.00pm 182/186 High Street Bendigo.
Meetings are held at the National Hotel Complex at 7.00pm 182/186 High Street Bendigo.
Dargo, Dargo, Dargo
Friday night or Saturday morning meeting at the corner of Selwyn road and Selwyn Creek road.
Saturday: Mt Selwyn road, going up Dingo Creek track and onto Tea Tree road. Down Water Spur track to Humffray River track and camp along Hearne Spur track.
Sunday: Up Hearne Spur to Wombat Range track, down Eaglevale track to Moroka Junction track to the end passing Eaglevale campground.
Monday: Moroka Junction, Wonnangatta road over Kingswell Bridge to Dargo. Camping available behind the Pub.
Tuesday: Head for home via Dargo High Plains road.
Meetings are held at the National Hotel Complex at 7.00pm 182/186 High Street Bendigo.