LAND ROVER CLUB OF THE ACT
The Club for any four wheel drive vehicle
The Land Rover Club of the Australian Capital Territory (LRC ACT) is a family-oriented social and recreational club established in 1969 by a group of Land Rover enthusiasts. Nowadays, the club welcomes owners of all makes of four wheel drive vehicles, not only Land Rovers. Club members participate in various day, weekend and extended trips, as well as social and community activities. Club members who have historic vehicles, have access to both the ACT and NSW concessional registration schemes. This can be great reason to become a club member. The club serves as a friendly forum for the exchange of knowledge and experience related to four wheel driving. Improving driver skills through training, along with associated activities such as map reading, navigation, bushcraft and the correct use of recovery equipment, underpins club activities. We support various charities that are aligned to our activities.
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Trips & events (4 mths)
Planned trips and events:
- Mid-year Gathering in Jun/Jul
April
Event Details
Cooinbil Hut, Long Plain, Kosciuszko National Park. Trip dates: 15-18 Apr 2026 Meeting point: Tharwa, departing 10:00am We have booked ourselves a camp site
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Cooinbil Hut, Long Plain, Kosciuszko National Park.
Trip dates: 15-18 Apr 2026
Meeting point: Tharwa, departing 10:00am
We have booked ourselves a camp site at Cooinbil Hut for three nights. With the price and tightness of fuel, we aren’t planning a lot of running around. Just a lazy time with maybe some short, local trips. All who wish to join us are welcome. While the Club booking system requires us to nominate a start point and time that can be flexible. If there are people who wish to join us we can sort something out that’s mutually convenient.
Vehicle requirements and restrictions:
There’s a long drop toilet only. You’ll need to bring everything you need with you; water, firewood, etc.
The Wades have already booked their site at Cooinbil Hut. Anyone who wants to join us will also need to book through the NSW National Parks website. There’s a $6 booking fee; camping is free.
Trip Leader
Name: David Wade
Email: dandmwadeact@gmail.com
Mobile: 0451679740
Qualifying Trip: This trip is open to visitors as a membership “qualifying trip”. Visitors, or a member, can request an RSVP for this trip by clicking: Qualifying Trip – RSVP. The Website Manager will then be advised and will arrange the RSVP on behalf of the visitor.
Time
15/04/2026 10:00 am - 18/04/2026 4:00 pm
Location
Tharwa - just over the Bridge
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Trip Dates: 19 Apr 2026 Destination: TBA Meeting point: TBA Trip Leader – Seeking a trip leaader We are seeking a member
Event Details
Trip Dates: 19 Apr 2026
Destination: TBA
Meeting point: TBA
Trip Leader – Seeking a trip leaader
We are seeking a member to nominate as a trip leader and to advise a destination for our regular Breakfast, Lies & Coffee trip.
Time
19/04/2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Organizer
20apr9:00 am10:00 amSouthern WA - 2026 Event Organized ByLeanne and Dolph PageEvent Type Trip
Event Details
Trip dates: 20 Apr to 9 May Start: 20 April 2026 (Esperance WA)End: 9 May 2026 (Busselton WA) Join fellow LRC members on a trip
Event Details
Trip dates: 20 Apr to 9 May
Start: 20 April 2026 (Esperance WA)
End: 9 May 2026 (Busselton WA)
Join fellow LRC members on a trip exploring parts of WA from Esperance to Busselton, camping in National Parks and local caravan parks.
This a relaxed trip with the opportunity to visit tourist sites, wineries, and galleries at your whim. There will also be opportunities for fishing, bushwalks, photography, and anything else you might like to do.
The trip will be visiting the following locations:
- Esperance
- Cape LeGrand National Park
- Stokes National Park
- Bremer Bay
- Albany
- Denmark
- Walpole National Park
- Pemberton
- D’Entrecastreaux National Park
- Cape Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park
- Margaret River
- Busselton
A number of campsite bookings need to be made in October as this part of WA is very popular and National Parks opens bookings 6 months prior to arrival.
This trip is, for the most part, camper trailer friendly, depending on your camper trailer and experience. There will be some locations visited where towing is not recommended.
The trip is limited to 6 vehicles and is now FULL …..
Time
20/04/2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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May
Event Details
Historic Land Rover Weekend – Bridge Creek Trip Dates: 1 – 3 May 2026 Joe Cilia and Family are inviting all owners,
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Historic Land Rover Weekend – Bridge Creek
Trip Dates: 1 – 3 May 2026
Joe Cilia and Family are inviting all owners, and those with a passion for, leaf-sprung Land Rovers, Defenders, Discovery 1s and 2s and Classic Range Rovers, to join them in a weekend of activities based on their property, Bridge Creek.
The property has good bush camping and is about 17 kilometres from Mt Victoria and 26 kilometres from Lithgow. Two toilets will be provided.
Access to the site is possible for camper trailers but NOT caravans. Wood for campfires is available, but attendees need to bring their own water supplies.
No pets please.
Details of how to get there will be provided on booking.
Fuel and Basic Supplies are available in the Blue Mts and at locations on the Gt Western Hwy to Lithgow.
For those not wishing to camp, accommodation is also available at the above locations, a short drive from the property.
Activities
People are welcome to arrive at the property any time after 10am on the Friday.
Friday will be spent settling into the campsite, viewing the vehicles, counting rivets, and peering under bonnets. These activities are expected to continue throughout the weekend!
On Saturday the tracks in and around the property will be explored.
After lunch a Land Rover quiz and a Swap Meet will be held, so bring along any bits and pieces that you want to get rid of.
Over the entire weekend there will also be an “identify the mystery parts” competition. Prizes will be awarded.
A short trip will be taken on Sunday morning, through the spectacular Kanimbla Valley. Those wishing to avoid the Sunday afternoon traffic are welcome to stay in camp and leave on Monday morning.
In the evenings, there will a campfire (subject to fire restrictions).
BOOKINGS
Peter Mitchell historic@lroc.com.au or 0408 811 407
Time
01/05/2026 10:00 am - 03/05/2026 4:00 pm
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Bonfire, Drive the Tracks & Campfire Cookoff, Hoskinstown, NSW. Trip dates: 23-24 May 2026 Meeting point: 2221 Hoskinstown Road Forbes Creek, from 9:00am Where:
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Bonfire, Drive the Tracks & Campfire Cookoff, Hoskinstown, NSW.
Trip dates: 23-24 May 2026
Meeting point: 2221 Hoskinstown Road Forbes Creek, from 9:00am
Where: (Full directions and contact details will be sent to attendees via email) At Garry & Fi’s 300-acre property, Via our neighbor’s address at 2221 Hoskinstown Road, Hoskinstown (Rossi) 20 minutes South of Bungendore or 30 minutes East of Queanbeyan (due to bridge works on Briar Sharrow Road).
Trip Description
We invite all members (no limit) to camp overnight on our 300-acre property and partake in a campfire cook off, drive our tracks and our first attempt at competition lanes to test your driving ability, much like Gundagai in 2025.
What’s on the Agenda:
- 1300 – Meet up, safety briefing
- 1315-1500 – Track driving, explore our property and 4WD tracks including on the neighboring crown land
- 1500-1700 – Competition Lanes – Test your driving skills (our first ever run)
- 1830 – Pre-prepared charcoal fire camp cooked food (see “Food” below)
- 1900 – Lighting of the Bonfire
*Camping – There is loads of space, near or far from our cottages. There is 1 x toilet available for use but given we are on a small Septic system, if you have a portable loo please bring it along.
*Food – There will be a pre-prepared coal fire with enough space for everyone, ready to start cooking from 1300. Everyone is asked to bring something along to contribute and share for dinner/dessert. We’ll aim to start eating at 1830 before we light the bonfire.
What to bring:
- Food (to share for dinner) and drinks
- Plates (we have real cutlery)
- Camping chairs
- Warm clothing
- Torches
- Hand radios for those going for a drive
Camp Rules: Well behaved dogs on leads are more than welcome. Limited toilet facilities are available but if you have a Portaloo, please bring it. Please take your rubbish with you.
Breakfast: Fi & Garry will supply bacon and eggs for breakfast for those camping over
Other: Firewood will be provided but you may want to bring gloves in case you want to assist in wood collection. There is no phone connectivity at the driveway entrance, if you are lost or need to call, you’ll need to find higher ground or call from Hoskinstown. There is connectivity at our property for most devices.
Vehicle requirements and restrictions:
- Series vehicles encouraged.
- Our driveway entrance is 2wd accessible but 4wd’s are better.
- Camper and Caravan accessible
Trip Leader
Garry & Fiona Vaughan
Email: fiona.winkler@gmail.com
Mobile: 0414325251
Qualifying Trip: This trip is open to visitors as a membership “qualifying trip”. Visitors, or a member, can request an RSVP for this trip by clicking: Qualifying Trip – RSVP. The Website Manager will then be advised and will arrange the RSVP on behalf of the visitor.
Time
23/05/2026 9:00 am - 24/05/2026 4:00 pm
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