Butcher Country Trip Report
For me, travelling in the high country for more than 20 years, driving Butcher Country is one of those tracks that has to be in your list. I’ve done the iconic tracks but for some reason or another we always Read more
Gear up for 2018 – Part 2 (Highly Recommended)
A Sailor works on inflating a tire. flickr photo by Official U.S. Navy Imagery shared under a Creative Commons (BY) license Welcome to Part 2 in the recommended gear series, in this article we’ll cover some of the recommended but Read more
Sheepyard Flat to Jamieson Reccy Trip
The club planned a quick trip in early January to check out new campsites and tracks for future trips between Sheepyard Flat and Jamieson area in the Victorian High Country. There were 3 vehicles – perfect for a reccie as Read more
Gear up for 2018 – Part 1 (Mandatory Must-Haves)
Now is a great time to get your vehicles ready for a calendar full of trips in 2018, the club has compiled a recommended equipment list, for the gear and equipment you may want to consider prior to taking part Read more
A weekend in the Mallee
Last year I spent a weekend in the Mallee region on a reconnaissance trip for potential future Sandhurst 4WD Club trips. Several parks are within a reasonable drive from Bendigo – Wyperfeld National Park, Murray-Sunset National Park, Hattah Kulkyne National Read more
Get ready for 2018 – Servicing your 4WD
Now is a great time to get your vehicles ready for a calendar full of trips in 2018, and a safe and well maintained vehicle is pretty high on the list to get reliability and enjoyment out of your investment Read more
Happy holidays and thank you for a successful founding year
As the Sandhurst 4WD Club’s founding year comes to a close the club would like to thank everyone who has been involved in supporting and helping establish the club. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Holidays. Thank-you. The last Read more
New standards for ‘Snatch Straps’
Please be aware that there is a new ACCC safety standard for vehicle recovery straps (aka snatch straps). If you are buying a new strap, make sure it complies with the new standards. https://www.productsafety.gov.au/standards/recovery-straps-for-motor-vehicles
Release of Victorian 4WD Strategy
Four Wheel Drive Victoria have collaborated in partnership with land managers such as DELWP and Parks Victoria to develop Victoria’s first ever Four Wheel Drive Strategy, which looks to increase the recreational and regional economic benefit four wheel driving Read more
Pyrenees State Forest Avoca Trip
Our last 4WD trip for the year was an epic one, hill climbs, descents on old logging tracks, ruts, rocks and winching on some sections it was a great trip. We travelled over to Avoca on the Saturday morning, having Read more