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ACT 4WD Club Background
The ACT Four Wheel Drive Club (ACT 4WD Club) is a family orientated Club, which was incorporated on 21 July 1987. The Club operates as a non-profit four wheel drive sports and recreation club providing membership predominantly for residents of the ACT and surrounding areas of NSW. The Club aims to provide a range of activities to promote safety and the exchange of knowledge and experience relating to four wheel driving and to promote enjoyment of the environment.
Membership
- Nomination Fee: $50.00
- Initial 2 Year Membership: $120.00, then $60 per year thereafter
- Total fee is $170 for the first year, then $60 from year 3 on. We have done this because in the past some people have joined the club just to get a discount on their insurance, not to participate as an active member in the club.
Club Activities
The activities of the Club primarily involve the promotion of four wheel driving and include:
- 4WD trips – the club aims to have one day trip and one weekend camping trip per month (weather permitting)
- Driver training (Nationally Recognised Courses by an external RTO; free courses are on offer for members – see training page)
- 4WD competitions
- 4WD Promotional events
- Social and recreational activities.
Club trips are regularly organised for one or more days duration to places of interest within the south eastern region of NSW, the Victorian High Country and the ACT. The Club also regularly organises longer trips to places such as Central Australia, Simpson Desert, Cape York Peninsula, Fraser Island and the Kimberleys. Generally, one or two of these longer trips are conducted each year. Most trips involve camping and some also include bushwalking and other family orientated activities.
Members must own or intend to buy a vehicle with 4wd low range capabilities to become a member of the club and participate in trips with the club. AWD vehicles (such as Subarus) are not suitable for most of the trips we do as they may get damaged and stuck.
In the warmer weather, we hold some basic 4WD demonstrations prior to our club meetings or as a part of the trips we run. When there is enough interest from members, we use other accredited 4WD training organisations to organise training days for our club members. We can also point you in the right direction for formal training outside of the club.
Formal driver training follows the manual developed by the Australian National Four Wheel Drive Council (ANFWDC) and is conducted through formal training sessions and guidance from experienced trainers through an external RTO. Free courses are on offer for members – see training page.
The Club participates in the more demanding requirements of competitive four wheel driving with some Club members competing in various skills competitions such at the Willowglen, Nissan Trials, the Outback Challenge and Club Khana.
All Club trips are conducted over existing roads, tracks and fire trails. Trips are planned to ensure sound organisational control, to avoid potentially destructive or dangerous situations and using a route selected to suit the prevailing weather and track conditions. Trips are conducted in accordance with the ANFWDC ‘Code of Conduct’ to ensure maximum enjoyment, minimum inconvenience to others, the safety of members and minimum damage to the environment.
Club activities also include general skills development with associated activities such as map reading, navigation, bushcraft and the correct use of 4WD recovery equipment.
For variety, the monthly general meetings are sometimes held at different venues such as camping and 4WD stores, with an occasional guest speaker who provides information on topics relevant to 4WD activities. Club meetings also include presentation of photos and videos of recent trips.
Social Activities
As well as normal trips, the Club has a number of social activities during each year culminating in the annual Christmas party. This is a family event catered by the Club. The children are entertained with games as well as a visit from Santa, while the adults swap yarns and eagerly await the annual Club awards.
Club members are also invited to attend an informal get together before each monthly meeting for a meal and a chin-wag.
Members are encouraged to make suggestions at any time for social activities whether 4WD oriented or just a night out with friends who share the same interests.