Upcoming Events

We will be running a driver education day on Saturday 17 June.

We’ll do something a little different and do some demos of stuff that we don’t normally do to vary the program a little:

• Find a patch of soft dirt and demonstrate the difference between the contact patch of a fully inflated tyre and one dropped to 20 lbs.  You will be surprised at the difference it makes.

• Do some winching demonstrations – winch a vehicle up an incline with and without a snatch block with a tirfor. A really good way to demonstrate the difference a snatch block makes to the effort required

• Do a winching demo with an electric winch including respooling afterwards and some info on looking after your winch

• Maybe do some light tugs with a snatch strap

• Talk about winch safety and what the parts of your recovery kit do

Bring your lunch, morning tea, and afternoon tea
(There are no facilities or shops accessible during the day)

Any questions re this trip to Ian Toten
0419 419 271

Prior to the Maralinga trip we are going to explore the Yorke and Eyre Peninsulas of South Australia.  You are welcome to join us on one or both sections of this trip.

We are leaving Canberra on 7 July and having a relaxed trip to Port Wakefield, arriving there on 10 July.  Trip participants are welcome to join us on this part of the trip or can meet us at Port Wakefield on 10 July.

From 11 July – 21 July we will explore the Yorke Pensinsula visiting many points of interest, including museums, lighthouses, and beaches.  We will take the opportunity to sample local produce, enjoy a number of short walks, take photos, and enjoy travelling short distances.  There will be plenty of time for participants to do their own thing each day.

We will end this section of the trip on 21 July in Port Augusta.

From 22 July – 31 July we will explore the Eyre Peninsula – with another relaxed itinerary and doing much the same as we did on the Yorke Peninsula.

We will end this section of the trip on 31 July at Streaky Bay.

If you require more detailed information please send me an email: tom@dejongh.com.au

Trip Full – Expressions of Interest are open for a waitlist: please email the organiser.

Maralinga has been a great destination as a club trip on a number of occasions over last 8 – 10 years and the 2023 trip will be no exception.

The trip will be conducted as a flexible Pre Journey – Destination – Post Journey opportunity for participants. This means you will have the flexibility to participate as part of the formal itinerary (starting from ACT, 28/7 – returning back to ACT, 10/8) or join or leave the trip at your leisure.

The actual tour day at Maralinga is Thursday 3rd August with a requirement to arrive at Maralinga town on 2nd August and depart on Friday 4th August.
All participants will travel to Maralinga on 2nd August as a single convoy from a muster point to be advised.

The trip is camper trailer and off road caravan (TBC) friendly.

Camping occurs at the old Maralinga township, there will be an opportunity to explore the town on the afternoon of our arrival.

Over the next 2-3 months we will confirm the formal itinerary which will likely include great places along the way such as Streaky Bay, Fowlers Bay, Gawler Ranges and Lake Gairdner in South Australia and will include a number of 2 night stops.

We advise all potential trip attendees to visit the Maralinga Tours website (https://maralingatours.com.au/) and be sure you understand the costs and conditions/restrictions that apply.  The trip leader will liaise with the tour management and advise when and how tour costs and other details will be provided.

The maximum number of people we can have for the Maralinga Tour is 20. The trip is now full, however, waitlist Expressions of Interest will be accepted in case of withdrawals.

Trip Full – Expressions of Interest are open for a waitlist: please email the organiser.

Maralinga has been a great destination as a club trip on a number of occasions over last 8 – 10 years and the 2023 trip will be no exception.

The trip will be conducted as a flexible Pre Journey – Destination – Post Journey opportunity for participants. This means you will have the flexibility to participate as part of the formal itinerary (starting from ACT, 28/7 – returning back to ACT, 10/8) or join or leave the trip at your leisure.

The actual tour day at Maralinga is Thursday 3rd August with a requirement to arrive at Maralinga town on 2nd August and depart on Friday 4th August.
All participants will travel to Maralinga on 2nd August as a single convoy from a muster point to be advised.

The trip is camper trailer and off road caravan (TBC) friendly.

Camping occurs at the old Maralinga township, there will be an opportunity to explore the town on the afternoon of our arrival.

Over the next 2-3 months we will confirm the formal itinerary which will likely include great places along the way such as Streaky Bay, Fowlers Bay, Gawler Ranges and Lake Gairdner in South Australia and will include a number of 2 night stops.

We advise all potential trip attendees to visit the Maralinga Tours website (https://maralingatours.com.au/) and be sure you understand the costs and conditions/restrictions that apply.  The trip leader will liaise with the tour management and advise when and how tour costs and other details will be provided.

The maximum number of people we can have for the Maralinga Tour is 20. The trip is now full, however, waitlist Expressions of Interest will be accepted in case of withdrawals.

After the Maralinga trip we are going to travel Goog’s Track and explore parts of the Gawler Ranges.

This trip is NOT suitable for trailers or caravans.

We have scheduled a relaxed pace to allow time for walks, photography, and to allow for most unforseen problems that may arise.

We will meet in Ceduna in the evening of 4 August and head north on the Goog’s Track on 5 August.
5 August – camping at Goog’s Lake
6 August – camping at Mt Finke
7 August – to Kingoonya
8-10 August – exploring Gawler Ranges National Park – camping
11 August – to Wudinna
12-13 August  – we will be exploring Conservation Parks and doing a mine tour at Iron Knob
14 August – Peterborough – visiting the train museum
15 August – start heading home

Participants are welcome to do their own thing from 12 August, or join us for the next few days….

If you require more detailed information please send me an email: tom@dejongh.com.au