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Central Coast
4WD Club
Respecting the Great Outdoors
Feb 2021
Issue No 464 Image by
Faye Goodman
COMMITTEE
President:
CLUB MEETINGS
Faye Goodman—0423008628 Club meetings are held on the SECOND
president@cc4wdc.org.au THURSDAY of each month at the Tuggerah Public
Vice President: School Assembly Hall, Old Pacific Highway,
Damien Erickson Tuggerah, at 8 pm. Members are invited to bring
vicepresident@cc4wdc.org.au their friends to the club meetings and outings.
THERE IS NO MEETING IN JANUARY OF EACH
Secretary and Public Officer YEAR.
Alan Booth—0404729704
secretary@cc4wdc.org.au COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Committee meetings are held on the SECOND
Membership Officer:
MONDAY after the general meeting. Woodbury
CherriePandich
membership@cc4wdc.org.au
Park Community Centre, 1 Woolmers Cres, Mardi.
Meeting time 7:30pm
Treasurer: MAGAZINE INFORMATION
Craig Green
0408436727 Any information or articles of interest are
welcomed by the editor and can be emailed to
Magazine Editor editor@cc4wdc.org.au Please ensure that your
Roz Oshea/Simpson - 0427536916
editor@cc4wdc.org.au articles and trip reports are sent to the editor as
soon as possible so they can appear in the next
Trip Master magazine. The cut off date for production is the
Trevor Banks—0428972763
last Thursday of each month.
tripmaster@cc4wdc.org.au
Public Relations: CLUB POSTAL ADDRESS
Jim Collis—0401144278 CC4wd Club
publicity@cc4wdc.org.au
PO Box 4354
SUB COMMITTEE LAKEHAVEN NSW 2263
Assistant Treasurer:
CLUB WEBSITE
Michelle Edwards
www.cc4wdc.org.au
0408493522
Quarter Master
WEBMASTER
Peter Glendinning—0407201120 Steve Farmer
Merchandising: Sean De Toit webmaster@cc4wdc.org.au
0414058412
DTU Officer
CLUB contact; Jim Collis—0401144278
The Central Coast Four Wheel Drive Club is a
Dave Edwards—0418605445
member of the Four Wheel Drive NSW & ACT
dtu@cc4wdc.org.au
Association www.4wdnow.com
Raffle Co-Ordinator
Club delegate :
Joyce Hollins—43923878
Mark Roper - 0420976784
Supper Co-ordinator
Steve Turdak Matt Corp— 0488011971
Lease Manager ISSUE NO 464— Feb 2021
Paul Kelly—0408433790 The opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the
club.
Social Co-Ordinator
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Jo Kelly –0448271064
Hi All
Wow what a 2020 we had . Now is the time to hit the dirt and Discover what this great coun-
try of our has .for 2021.
We have lots of trips in this edition of our magazine but I can always make room for more .
So get your adventure thinking caps on and start planning .
Our country is open to explore., well maybe
I have left the list of past trips in the magazine , so if you are thinking I should but aren't to
sure where to go have a geezer you might get inspired.
We have a wonderful Trip Master and plenty of wonderful 4wdivers ready to give you hand ,
Just give a shout .
I am still keen for your photos your trip reports and any information you think would be great
to share , Makes my job easier. Thankyou Paul Fisher for the safety triangle Great information
Lets make 2021 bigger brighter and more fun filled than ever
Cheers and happy discovering
Roz
Image by
Faye Goodman
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CC4WDC President’s report February 2021
G’day everyone and welcome to 2021! I hope everyone has had a restful and enjoyable
break over Christmas and the new year.
Thank you to everyone who attended our AGM in December and a huge thank you to all the
awesome people who’ve put your hand up again to be a part of our management committee.
We are still looking for a Vice President. It’s a core position for our club so is an important
one and a great opportunity to provide meaningful input into the running of this great club.
We had some very sad news last week with the passing of Garry Hutchinson after a long
illness. Garry was well loved in the club for his kindness and enthusiasm and he will espe-
cially be missed by the members of the “coffee club” where he had some great friends.
I’m happy to report that we have secured further grants so that the February, March and
April general meetings can be held at The Entrance Leagues Club. The club has indicated
we might be eligible for an ongoing grant and with community hall numbers still restricted
for the foreseeable future, we are going to consider this at the next couple of general
meetings.
You’ll hear this from our Tripmaster, Trevor too, but we need more people to stand up and
run trips. Trips are the fundamental reason for the existence of four wheel drive clubs, and
without them it will be harder for us to attract new members and maintain our current mem-
bership base. Without the membership base, we wouldn’t be able to afford the lease or the
other functions we’re all enjoyed so much over the years. Let’s make 2021 a year of going
back to our roots. Let’s fill that calendar with at least a trip each fortnight. As has been said
before, there’s lots of support available. If you need someone to help write your trip notice
or go on a “reccy” with you or support you on the day – just ask!
See you all at the February meeting,
Cheers
Faye Goodman
President
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Central Coast Four Wheel Drive Club
General Meeting
Thursday 10th December 2020
Meeting; General meeting and AGM meeting held at the Entrance Leagues Club, 3 Bay Village Drive Bateau Bay the
meeting was also presented on ZOOM. Meeting started at 8.02pm.
All members and guests are welcome to the meeting.
Attendance; As per attendance book, and on ZOOM.
Apologies; Ray Kal------, Ray and Browns Ken Yvonne MacDonald
Visitors; Melissa
Minutes of the previous meetings;
Motion That the minutes for the General Meeting held on the 12th November
as published in the magazine and as corrected below be accepted.
Moved; Jo Seconded; Bev Action; carried
Secretaries Report; by Alan
Correspondence, emails received – 12th November – 10th December as tabled;
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From Subject Response
Courtney Signs Promotion Meeting
Neale Simpson Animals on trips Meeting
Hunter 4WDNOW Working Bee Barrington Tops Meeting
RoadBon 4WD Promotion Meeting
Treasurer Bills for payment Secretary
4WD Touring Australia Outback Queensland part 2 Meeting
4WD NSW ACTINC Wingello Campground grant application Meeting
Zombie lights Promotion Meeting
4WD NSW INC Committee positions Meeting
Kathie Trypas School Hire 2021 Meeting
Campersat Promotion Meeting
4WD Touring Australia Christmas buyers guide Meeting
Sally -Ann Burrows Membership enquiry Meeting
Treasurer Bills for payment Committee meeting Secretary
Craig Green National Parks Project Meeting
Campersat Promotion Meeting
Tim Leggett Membership Enquiry Meeting
Treasurer Bills for Payment December Meeting Secretary
Port Mac 4WD Club Newsletter Meeting
Stephen Croker Membership enquiry Meeting
TC Membership enquiry Meeting
Hunter 4WD Meeting minutes Meeting
Kathie Trypas Hall Hire Meeting
4WD NSW ACT INC Delegates cheat sheet Meeting
President Current certificate of insurance Secretary
4WDNOW December newsletter Meeting
Roadbon 4WD Promotion Meeting
Hard copy correspondence; NAB fee settlement emailed.
Outward Correspondence; As Tabled above.
Motion That the inwards and outwards correspondence as presented be accept-
ed.
Moved; Tracey Seconded; TC Action; Carried
Treasurers Report; by Craig
Current balance; $21,780.21
Investment Account; $10,297.96
Profit/loss Aug. – Sep -$127.97
The current account balance as of 10-12-2020 with expenses as presented having been paid.
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Bills of payment presented; MYOB $46.75
IGA Dungog – Bev Fort $102.36
IGA Dungog – Bev Fort $274.46
Woolworths - Faye Goodman $25.00 Sunscreen
Norco Rural - Faye Goodman $115.00 Hay
Kmart – Faye Goodman $112.00 Pools
BCF – Jim Collis $135.96 Prizes
Anaconda – Jim Collis $59.99 Prizes
Trophy World - $286.00
Onya Visual - $364.00
IGA Dungog – Faye Goodman $242.84
Kmart – Faye Goodman $58.00 pools
Jo Kelly –
Motion That the Treasurers report and bills of payment as presented be accept-
ed.
Moved; Steve Mur- Seconded TC Action; carried
ry
New Members; by Cherrie
NIL for this month.
If anybody can assist Cherrie with the merchandising it would be greatly appreciated as Cherrie is doing 2 jobs at the moment.
New members packs to Brett and Katherin Call
10yr membership - Neale & Roz Simpson
10year membership – Scott and Maddy Sheldon. not present but sent a lovely response
10year membership – Mal and Judy reeds not present
10year membership – Brian an Linda Payne not present
10year membership – Bjorn and Amanda Alexanderson not present
10year membership – Spotto Kelly
10year membership – John Brown Tracy Hughes
10year membership – Jimmy Collis Robin Collis
10year membership – Aunty Bev
15year membership – Nerida and Anthony Turrise
15year membership – Pete Glendening
20year membership – Dave and Kerry Clout
Vic President; Neale
Quick 1 most received a pack from the NSW Association including the sticker. The sticker allows us to go into the parks with more than
6 cars
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Editor; Roz
KEEP the photos and stories coming as all is welcome. Some photos did not make it due to covid restrictions. The magazine a great read,
thanks to all.
Assistant Treasurer; by Michelle
Nothing new to report
Lease manager; by Spotto
Gernie the tank out everything clean lease is ready to go. Great turnout for the working bee
DTU Report; by Dave Edwards
Back in business dates in the mag
Presentations; Nil
Good news, the DTU will return on February 21-2021.
Cooranbong has been informed about the commencement. The quarry is still operational if you pick your spots.
Dates will be posted in the magazine.
Trip Leader Report; by Trevor Banks
Trip reports, Nil.
Empty page, no trips on the immediate calendar, so looking for trips, even day trips
Paul encourages all members to make use of the expertise in the club by attending the advance training in recovery.
Upcoming trips,
Next Year trips include a trip up to Winton in June, July 3-4 week trip
Gem feast in August
Keep an eye on the magazine and Facebook pages for updates.
Jimmy
Please support all our sponsors as they support us.
NSW/ACT Association notes;
Neale mentioned the upcoming association meeting and will advise dates shortly. All are welcome to attend.
General Business;
Pets in trips is a big issue that comes up every year and needs discussions. At the lease the agreement was that no animals at the lease.
Perhaps a pet friendly trips run by the club?? Perhaps run the trip as a social trip. Different views presented from the floor and will need
more discussion.
Lee Dunston from the Association needs volunteers to install cameras in National Parks to capture animal activity. Clean up date 7th
March
Association holding a camp oven cook off in March
Dungog RFS donation. Is to be a hand-held radio
Motion that we buy the radio Spotto Bev $530.00
Some how increase the number of day trips to the Wattagans perhaps every 2 months.
Funcannnna was a hit for the local people in Dungog who expressed their concerns with the Covid-19 restrictions, hopefully keep up the
activity in the area.
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Recovery stuff and bits and pieces see Trevor.
Piston Broke Trophy
Dave Edwards wins the coveted trophy this month, congrats. Not sure why
Club person of the month,
This month goes to Spotto and Jo for their endless work at the lease.
The Committee meeting will not be held, instead a dinner at the Milk Factory on the 16 th December. All welcome.
The next general meeting will, hopefully be on Thursday 11th February 2021 at the Leagues club and ZOOM.
Meeting closed at 9.01pm Minutes by Alan Booth
President Faye Goodman
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Central Coast Four Wheel Drive Club
CC4WDC Annual General Meeting
Thursday 10th December 2020
Held at The Entrance Leagues Club, 3 Bay Village Drive, Bateau Bay
Meeting opened at 9.32pm by Faye Goodman
Attendance as per the December General Meeting
Apologies: As per the December General Meeting
Visitors: As per the Visitors Register
Minutes of the AGM held on Thursday 8th August 2019 were in the September 2019 magazine.
Motion, that the minutes of the 2019 AGM be accepted as read.
Moved Alison Wallace
Seconded Jane Savage
Carried Yes
No Business arising from the 2019 AGM minutes
Inward correspondence
Committee nomination forms x 6
Outwards correspondence
Motion: That the inwards and outwards correspondence be accepted as read
Moved: Ros O’Shea
Seconded: Neil Pearson
Carried Yes
Treasurer’s Report
Total Income for financial year - $23155
Total Outgoings for the financial year - $21535
Motion: That the treasurers report be accepted as read
Moved: Gerry Donaldson
Seconded: Tracey Hughes
Carried Yes
NO major issues rising from the auditors report.
Presidents Report 2019-2020
Motion: That the presidents report as presented be accepted
Moved: Tony Clarke
Seconded: Peter Glendenning
Carried Yes
At this time, Barry Vines and Alison Wallace were invited to take the chair and conduct the election of officers for the upcoming year,
with Alison Wallace recording the minutes. All positions were declared vacant and the election commenced.
10Committee Position
President Faye Goodman
Vice President Vacant
Secretary Alan Booth
Treasurer Craig Green
Editor Rosalind O’Shea
Membership Officer Cherrie (from the floor) Moved by Trevor Banks
& 2nd by Jane Savage
Trip Master Trevor Banks (from the floor) Moved by Alison
Wallace & 2nd by Craig Green
Public Relations Officer Jim Collis
Sub -Committee Position
Quartermaster Peter Glendenning (from the floor) Moved by
Paul Fisher & 2nd by Tony Clarke
Assistant treasurer Michelle Edwards
Supper co-ordinator Steve (from the floor) Moved by Jane & 2nd by
Tracey Hughes
Raffle Joyce (from the floor) Moved by Alison Wallace
& 2nd by Michelle Edwards
Social Jo Kelly (from the floor) Moved by Roz O’Shea
& 2nd by Paul Kelly
Lease Manager Paul Kelly (from the floor) Moved by Neil Pear-
son & 2nd by Tony Clarke
Merchandise/Purchasing Vacant
Web-master Steve Farmer (from the floor) Moved by Faye
Goodman & 2nd by Neil Simpson
Association Delegate Mark Roper
Association Delegate Matt Corp (from the floor) Moved by Dee
Green & 2nd by Jane Savage
At this time President Faye Goodman took the chair and thanked Barry and Alison for conducting the election and recording the
minutes.
Also welcomed the incoming committee members
Motion:
That the new committee members be authorised as signatures to access all Central coast 4WD Club bank accounts, including term
deposits, transaction accounts, EFTPOS banking, including electronic access.
Moved: Gerry Donaldson
Seconded: Tony Clarke
Carried Yes
A ballot was held by members in attendance at the AGM to determine
Club Person of the 2019/2020 year – club person of the year is: Peter Glendenning
Trip leader of the 2019/2020 year – club person of the year is: Ken & Yvonne McDonald
With no further business, the meeting was closed at 10.16pm Meeting chairperson: 11General Meeting
11th February 2021
8pm
In the
Arthur Lake Room
The Entrance Leagues Club
3 Bay Village Road Bateau Bay
Please note that as this is a registered club so the usual registered club entry rules will ap-
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12A big hearty welcome
To
New Members
Brett and Kathrin Call
1314
Upcoming Driver Training
Date Event Class Trip Leader Telephone Limit
14th Feb 2021 Stage 1 C Dave Edwards 0418605445 8 ppl
20th 21stMarch Stage 2 C Dave Edwards 0418605445 6
Vehicles
18th April Stage 1 C Dave Edwards 0418605445 8 ppl
15th 16th May Stage 2 C Dave Edwards 0418605445 6
Vehicles
20th June Stage 1 C Dave Edwards 0418605445 8 ppl
17th 18th July Stage 2 C Dave Edwards 0418605445 6
Vehicles
15th August Stage 1 C Dave Edwards 0418605445 8 ppl
18th 19th Sep- Stage 2 C Dave Edwards 0418605445 6
Vehicles
tember
17th October Stage 1 C Dave Edwards 0418605445 8 ppl
20th 21st No- Stage 2 C Dave Edwards 0418605445 6
Vehicles
vember
15Driver Awareness
Training DTU
Stage One for 2021
Dates for 2021— all sessions start at 8 a.m. and run until approximately 4 pm
Feb14th —April 18th— June 20th— August 15th— Oct 17th
Where: Cooranbong Community Centre, 614 Freeman’s Drive, Cooranbong.
What to bring: Food and drink for the day, a pen, basic recovery gear and a readiness for
learning.
What to expect:
Stage One training is an introductory course to 4WD. The day is split into two parts,
initially at the community centre and involves theory, starting with the basic me-
chanics and safety knowledge of a 4x4.
Morning Tea break allows the trainers to work with each participant and their vehicle,
locating and identifying the necessary safety equipment in their truck.
The next session outlines driving techniques over various terrains and an introduction
to club protocols.
After lunch we move into a practical training session allowing you to practice your skills
in a safe, supervised area. This session will cover the essential safety technique of a
stall start recovery, followed by practice in picking a line in assents, descents and
basic rock steps.
Images by Brad Tooth
16Driver Awareness
Training DTU
Stage Two for 2021
Dates for 2021—sessions start Saturday 8 am, with additional opportunities on Sunday
March 20th 21st —May 15th 16th—July 17th 18th—Sept 18th 19th—Nov 20th 21st .
Where: Club Lease ‘We-Leaser’ Dungog.
What to bring: Food and drink for the two days, however, dinner is provided on the Saturday
night. Vehicle checklist from Stage One training and recovery gear.
Recovery Gear: Front and Rear recovery points, snatch strap, bridle or tree protector, damp-
ener and rated shackles. Please note, that a trainer will accompany you during the practice
drive and there must be a seat available in your vehicle.
What to expect:
Stage Two training is a full day of practical exercises completed as a team to expand on the
knowledge gained in Stage One training.
We further investigate aspects of vehicle maintenance, practising pre-trip inspections and
completing a tyre change.
After morning tea, we revise the stall start recovery and simulate simple snatch strap re-
covery techniques- this is where you finally get to use all that wonderful gear you’ve
brought along.
In the afternoon we head out the back gate and put our training into practice. Taking the
back tracks through the State Forests we complete rutted and rocky tracks and simple
water crossings.
Prior to dinner, we complete a simple revision assessment as a group.
Upon completion of Stage Two, you will be prepared to undertake the NSW and ACT 4WD As-
sociation Accreditation certificate, a nationally recognised qualification.
17TRIP BOOK-IN PROCEDURE
1. You must personally book in.
2. If you book in early you must confirm that you still intend going no later
than two weeks before the trip. If you do not confirm your position will be
re-allocated
3. If you are unable to attend please notify the trip leader as soon as
possible so that someone else has the opportunity to fill the position.
4. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to contact the trip leader the night before the
trip. This will enable you to confirm your attendance, and also check that the
trip hasn’t been affected by weather conditions.
5. Trips can only be booked once they have been published in the Club
Magazine. A sign in sheet will be available at each monthly meeting.
TRIP CLASSIFICATION CODES
A. This class of trip is considered to be extremely difficult. Participants will
have to be experienced at travelling over difficult terrain. An amount of
winching and/or towing will almost definitely be required. Participants will
be required to bring along basic recovery equipment. The trip leader will
have the right to reject a request to go from someone who is considered
under experienced.
B. This class of trip is considered to be a moderate to difficult trip. An
amount of winching and/or towing will almost certainly be required. Under
extreme weather conditions, this trip could develop into a class A trip.
C. This class of trip is considered to be a moderate trip. Various sections of
this trip will require cautious driving in order to negotiate your way. In most
circumstances winching and/or towing will not be necessary
D. This class of trip is considered to be a relatively easy trip. In is unlikely
that any winching and/or towing will be required
E. This class of trip is considered to be very easy. Little or not four wheel
driving will be required and these trips usually consist of easy to reach base
camps, scenic tours, social events, etc.
IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL A, B, AND C TRIPS YOUR VEHICLE MUST BE ABLE
TO ENGAGE LOW RANGE. These classifications codes are A GUIDE ONLY.
18Upcoming Trips Guide 2021
Date Event Class Trip Leader Telephone Limit
20-21 Feb Advanced Paul Fisher 0427 0116 046 Limited partici-
recovery week- pants
2021 psfiser@bigpond.com
end
20th 21st Feb C Tony Clark 0411090653 6 Vehicles
Kylies beach
Ray Kaltenbacher 43427521
27th Feb Yengo Day trip C
rayandberyl15@ 9 Vehicles
bigpond.com
20th 21st Badass Babes of 8 Vehicles
the Barringtons C Faye Goodman
March 0423008628
27th March Settlers road trip D/C Ray Kaltenbacher 43427521 8 Vehicles
rayandberyl15@
bigpond.com
Easter 2-5th Deua River and Tony Clark 0411090653
April Bendethra Valley 6 vehicles
Faye Goodman 0423008628
18th August— Dinosaurs to Dino- E/D Trevor Banks 0428972763 8 vehicles
8th Sept saurs
Roger Carrodus 0416298323
19Check out the
Trips
On the following pages
And don’t forget to book
into the
Advanced
Recovery Training
Image taken by Roz Oshea /Simpson .
Fossil Windjana Gorge National Park WA
20Advanced Recovery Weekend
20 – 21 February 2021
We Leaser, Dungog
Start time - 0830 Saturday 20th Feb
Finish Time - Midday Sunday 21st Feb
Limited participates
Contact - Paul Fisher - 0427 0116 046
psfisher@bigpond.com
Minimum Stage 2 completed, preferred Accreditation Certificate
Bring and or have fitted
• Recovery points front and rear
• Recovery boards
• Working Winch - electric or hand
• Recovery Gear - Straps , Drag Chains , Pulley blocks , tyre tools etc ( bring it we may play
with it )
• Sturdy covered shoes—no thongs during training exercises
• Gloves and all other PPE.
This is a self catered weekend so bring food, camping gear drinks everything you re-
quire for a weekend.
This is a chance to gain experience and knowledge from Professional and Associa-
tion DTU trainers
This will be a hands on weekend of training of recovery techniques and practices.
Using winches, jacks , strap– snatch & winch extension , rope splicing, tyre removal
and refitting and whatever else comes to mind over the weekend
21Kylies Beach
20-21 February 2021
Trip Leader: Tony Clark 0411 090 653
Faye Goodman 0423 008 628
Limit: 6 Vehicles – subject to NPWS sites availability
Cost: $24 per site NPWS camp fees
Mid coast beach pass required $60 for 30 days or $100 for an annual pass
(There’s also a seniors card holder’s discount)
Where: Crowdy Bay National Park, camping at Kylies Beach Campground
Meet: 9 am Maccas, Taree South Service Centre, Purfleet (just off M1) approxi-
mately 2.5 hours from the central coast
Bring: Camping gear, recovery gear, food and water, bag of wood. This trip is not
suitable for caravans or camper trailers.
Min
requirements: Stage 1 driver awareness training or equivalent, UHF radio, full tank of fuel
at meeting point
After meeting up, we will head to Harrington to purchase our Beach passes.
Then we’ll drive up the beach from Harrington to Kylies Beach, where we will
make camp. The campground is just off the beach so you can swim and fish all afternoon.
Sunday morning we will drive back south to Harrington along the beach, before making our way
home.
Due to NPWS restrictions and the popularity of this campground, you’ll need to be quick to
make your booking. This campground can get quiet busy. Please contact us first though if you
want to come along.
22Trip To Yengo National Park
Saturday 27th February 2021
Trip Leader: Ray Kaltenbacher 43427521(rayandberyl15@bigpond.com)
Meeting place: Just past the Wollombi Hotel 930am
Trip Grade : D
Max : 9 vehicles
Trip is about 120km.
From Wollombi we will Travel along the Boree Track to Frying Pan Rock to view a
Aboriginal engravings returning via Finchley Trig & look-out finishing at Laguna
23Badass babes of The Barringtons
20-21 March 2021
Trip Leader: Faye Goodman 0423 008 628
Where: Barrington tops – camping in Manning River Campground
Meet: Carpark Denison Street Gloucester, just in front of the park 9.30 am
Bring: Camping gear, recovery gear, food and water, bag of wood.
Limit : 8 cars
This trip is not suitable for caravans or camper trailers.
Min requirements: Stage 1 driver awareness training or equivalent, good all terrain
tyres, UHF radio, full tank of fuel at meeting point
It’s time for the “babes” of the club to run amok again! This is a drive through the beauti-
ful, scenic Barringtons that will see you driving some “C” grade tracks that will require
your technical skills whilst not being too terrifying. We will meet in Gloucester before tak-
ing the Barrington Tops road across to the tops. There are some great lookouts along the
way. We’ll then be tackling some of the iconic trails of the area, including Barrington trail
and Wrights trail before making our way into camp at Little Manning camp area, which is
situated in the upwaters of the Manning River and has pit toilets. There we’ll have a nice
campfire (restrictions permitting) and maybe a glass or two of liquid refreshment. On Sun-
day we will explore some more trails and waterfalls before heading west through the Din-
go gate and home via Moonan Flat, Scone and the New England Highway.
Boys (and kids) can accompany the babes but we’d like the babes to take this opportunity
to do all the driving and camp set up this weekend. If you’re a babe that’s coming alone
and you haven’t been four wheel driving much alone before, don’t worry as there will be
lots of help if you need a hand letting your tyres down or setting up camp.
24Trip
Along Old Settlers Road
When—Saturday 27th March 2021
Meeting— 9:00am Wollombi Park
Trip leader - Ray Kaltenbacher (rayandberyl15 @bigpnd.com)43427521
Trip rating - C/D
Limit : 8 Cars
Trip will meet at Wollombi Park before traveling to Paynes Crossing to access The
Old Settlers Road to Putty Rd then Putty Rd to Howes Track and back to Laguna
Stopping at Finchley look-out .
25Deua River and Bendethera Valley
Easter 2-5 April 2021
Trip Leader: Tony Clark 0411 090 653
Faye Goodman 0423 008 628
Where: Deua National Park
Limit: 6 vehicles with possible 2 more positions depending on NPWS booking
availability
Meet: 11.30 am, Moruya Riverside park, Shore St Moruya (turn left just south of
the bridge)
Bring: Camping gear, recovery gear, food and water, bag of wood. Full tank of fuel
at meeting point. This trip is not suitable for caravans or camper trailers.
Min requirements: Stage 1 driver awareness training or equivalent, good all terrain tyres, UHF
radio, snorkel or bra for river crossings.
From Moruya we will head up into the ranges and drive the interesting Larry Mountain and Yel-
low Flower tracks before making our way to Araluen free camp which has drop toilets.
On Saturday we will make our way into the Bendethera Valley via Buckenbowra looping back
down Dampier Mountain Firetrail.
There we will make camp for 2 nights in this stunning natural valley on the picturesque Deua
River. National Park booking fees apply. Sunday we’ll do a day drive along the Mongamula
track and back to camp via the Dampier Mountain firetrail
On Monday we will pack up and make our way home via Bendethera firetrail and Little Sugar-
loaf track before heading back to Moruya and making our way home.
Due to NPWS restrictions, you will need to book early so please let us know asap if you want to
come along.
Note: there’s a small chance the Mericumbene fire trail will re-open before Easter and if so,
there will be some changes to the itinerary.
26Dinosaurs 2 Dinosaurs
16 August to 8 September 2021
Trip Leaders : Trevor Banks 0428972763
Roger Carrodus 0416298323
Grade- D/E
Limit 8 Cars
Trip is to Travel to Gunnedah for Agquip then proceed to Winton Queensland for the Dino-
saurs then proceed south to home via Quilpie, Cunnamulla and Lightning Ridge.
For those interested please contact the above for more details.
If members do not wish to do the trip but are interested in going to Agquip they are invited
to tag along and then proceed home by their selves
27Club Person
of the year
2020
Goes
To
Peter Glendenning
28Club Person of the
Month
Goes to “Drum Roll “please
Paul Kelly
AKA Spotto
29Piston and Broke
Trophy
Goes
to
Dave Edwards
Not sure what happened but must
have been good to get the Piston
Broke Trophy
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Jo and Paul Kelly
10yrs Membership
Bev Forte
John Brown and Tracey Hughes
Jim Collis
Mal and Judy Reed
Neale and Roz Simpson
Maddie and Scott Sheldon
Brian and Linda Payne
Bjorn and Amanda Anderson
3215yrs
Membership
Pete Glendenning
Nerida and Anthony
Turrise
20yrs
membership
Dave and Kerry Clout
33Trip Master Trevor Presenting a Two way Radio to
Heidi
from the Dungog RFS
34The We-Leaser
is opened to
Financial Club members
and their Family
‘Visitors must have a club
member with them’
“Please follow the guidelines set out in the Covid policy “
Current Regulations .
I have attached the Covid Policy
Dated 1st June 2020
Listing the restrictions
and current changes
35COVID 19 POLICY
This policy has been developed in response to the recent Covid 19 Pandemic which has had a major impact
on the Central Coast Four Wheel Drive Club activity today and in the future.
The Committee has met and developed the following controls to be applied to all Club Activities. This policy is
to be read, taking into consideration what is “reasonably practicable in the situation”.
We Leaser Guidelines
Do not attend the lease if you or any of your family are unwell – Stay at Home.
Do not attend the lease if you or any of your family have been exposed to Covid 19 in the past 14 days.
Do not attend the lease if you or any of your family have returned from overseas in the past 14 days.
All people attending the Lease MUST sign on, the Sign on Sheet is located in the café in the metal box.
Social distancing of 1.5 metres MUST BE maintained at all times including in the café and campfire.
Please no sharing food during Happy Hour.
You are encouraged to download the Covid Safe app to your phone
Wash hands regularly with soap and water or hand sanitiser
Bring your own cooking utensils and use Non Stick Baking Paper on the BBQ. Please disinfect BBQ, the sink,
tables and surfaces after use.
You are encouraged to bring your own cooking facilities to help prevent the risk of transmission of
Covid 19.
Camp site set up, ensure that there is a minimum distance of 5 metres away from the next campsite.
The shower is closed until further notice.
Pit Toilets are still open. Before and after use please wipe down the toiler seat, door handles etc. Parents/
Carers please accompany your children to the toilet to make sure that the facilities are disinfected.
The Club has supplied Earth Choice – Antibacterial Surface Cleaner which is suitable for use in the pit toilets
for cleaning. Do not put disinfectant wipes in the pit toilet.
Please bring your own grey water friendly Antibacterial Surface Cleaners for use in the pit toilet.
It is encouraged to bring your own porta pottie or wee bucket to help prevent the spread of
Covid 19.
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1st June 2020COVID 19 POLICY
Club Trips Training Guidelines
Do not attend the trip if you or any of your family are unwell – Stay at Home.
Do not attend the trip if you or any of your family have been exposed to Covid 19 in the past 14 days.
Do not attend the trip if you or any of your family have returned from overseas in the past 14 days.
All people attending the trip MUST sign the Trip Sign On Sheet provided by the Trip Leader.
During the trip if you or any of your family begin to feel unwell, please notify the Trip Leader IMMEDIATELY.
Social distancing of 1.5 metres MUST BE maintained at all times including around the campfire.
Please no sharing food during Happy Hour.
Wash hands regularly with soap and water or hand sanitiser
Camp site set up, ensure that there is a minimum distance of 5 metres away from the next campsite.
Bring your own cooking & toileting facilities to help prevent the risk of transmission of
Covid 19.
Please supply your own hand sanitiser, disinfectants and soap.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping the members of our great club
safe.
1st June 2020
37A word from our Trip master
Trevor Banks
Are you looking for some where to go?
Australia is open for now .
Lets explore
We have "The Lease" available for members to rest up and if bored there’s some games
called cut and split timber and restock the wood shed.
Don’t forget your sign on trip sheets when doing a Club Trip
Don't be put off if you are not sure how to put a trip on , plan on something you would like to
do, and others will help with the details and planning if required. There is a list of past trips
you could have a look at for ideas.
DO NOT FORGET ITS NOT JUST OUR CLUB ITS YOURS TOO.
38Are thinking you would like to put on a
“Club Trip “????
Not sure where to go???
It’s a difficult job to run a trip and only for special people. “NUP”
First of you have to choose where you wish to go and what you would see along the
way.
You get to choose when and where the trip starts from and the duration of the trip.
You have to stay out in front of the trip and not behind somebody else’s dust cloud.
You get to see the wildlife before a group of four wheel drives thundering down the
track scares it off.
After the trip you get to have everybody praise you for getting them lost along the
way.
Is it difficult to run a trip .– NUP.—We are here to support you
Most of this list is trips done by club members and only touches on the possible des-
tinations as this country is one great four wheel drive destination and If you wish to
explore it often there is somebody that would love to tag along.
So if you’re not sure, try raising an expression of interest and do not be backward
in asking for help and suggestions , as often others have knowledge to give you or
you could ask Mr Google or one of the many 4x4 books for Help.
If it’s a Spur of the moment thing it’s also possible to advertise it on the clubs pri-
vate Facebook site or E-Mail to the club Editor and Tripmaster, download an attend-
ance form from the club web site and have fun..
Your trip could cover from a day to several weeks, be difficult or a simple drive or
event to attend some possible destinations are.
I will keep the list in the Magazine ,if you would like to put forward some sugges-
tions I will add to the list .
39Past Trips— 4WD and Social
Yalwal Circuit Maitalnd Gaol
Polblue Cockatoo Island
Crowdy bay National Park The tunnel systems Sydney
Coolah tops National park St Albans / sections gGeat North Walk
Lithgow /Turon River Blue Mountains N.P.
Cells River Hill End
Talwahl/Myall lakes Ophir
Watagans day trip/ Weekend Nundle S.F
Victorian High Country Coffs harbour and Hinterland
Back Road to Bilpin Yerranderie– WombeyanCaves
Back Road to Cedar Creek Pilliga N.P.
Patonga Myall Lakes
Bendethra Farquar Inlet
Swans Crossing Point Plumer
Woko Via the Barringtons Glen Davis
Western Wollemi/ Dunnes Swamp Agquip
Newnes A social evening of bowls
Wadbilliga Events around area i.e. Billy cart races
Dungog Day Trip at Gresford
Stockrington State Conservation Area Further afield
Caves to Caves – Jenolan Caves to Vic High Country
Abercrombie Caves Darling River
Ourimbah State Forest Day trip Victoria N.P.
We Leaser Weekend trips via back gate Flinders Ranges
Awaba Border Ranges
Knorrit Flats Moreton Island
Upper Colo Reserve Frazer Island
Mount Sugerloaf Cape York
Yengo N.P. The Simpson
Finchley lookouts and Carvings The Kimberley’s
Fort Scratchley Googs Track S.A
40IMPORTANT NOTICES
The lease manager would like to remind everyone not to feed the horses
at the lease as they become too familiar and can cause damage to cars, vans
and tents.
Also, just a reminder, that NO PETS are allowed at the We-Leaser under any
circumstances, unless they are a registered assistance animal, and have been
approved by the Committee.
One more thing…… When visiting the lease please remember to sign in to
the visitor book, as this is an official club site and we are required to take
attendance, just like we do at club meetings and trips.
41GET YOUR CLUB MERCHANDISE HERE
You can still purchase your club merchandise!
At the Meetings
If you’d like to purchase club merchandise
we can now post it to you.
Procedure
Make sure you include full details including your size where relevant.
Sean will advise availability and cost.
Contact Sean— 0414158412
Email— Sldutoit@yahoo.com.au
Make payment to the club account – (purchase price plus $10 postage)
The club bank account details are:
Account name: Central Coast Four Wheel Drive Club Incorporated
BSB: 082 620
Account: 622378649
See the full list of merchandise on page 43
42Club Merchandise For Sale
Club clothing is a great way to promote our club and show your support for responsible
4WDriving and the clothing is good value.
Contact: Cherrie Pandich– email—membership@cc4wdc.org.au
Jacket (polar fleece with emblem) $35.00
Green sleeveless vest (polar fleece with emblem) $30.00
Club Shirt (with Embroidered Club Logo) $30.00
Long Sleeve Bisley Shirt (with Embroidered Club Logo) $55.00
Optional Extra (with first Name only) POA
Wet Weather light-weight Jacket (with Embroidered Club Logo) POA
Extra name plate badges (new style) $10.00
Baseball Caps (with Embroidered Club Logo) $15.00
Floppy Hats (like Cricket hats with Embroidered Club Logo) $18.00
Beanies (with Embroidered Club Logo) $15.00
Scarves (with Embroidered Club Logo) $18.00
Stubby Holders (with Logo) $5.00
Club Stickers $5.00
CC4WD Club Windscreen Stickers Large $20.00
CC4WD Club Windscreen Stickers Medium $12.00
CC4WD Club Windscreen Stickers Short $8.00
Our windscreen stickers are made by one of our club members, Chris Newbold and donated to the
club. Thank you Chris!
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45Lake Argyle Dam W.A.
Image by Roz Oshea
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Links to Handy Websites
National Parks NSW
Forestry Corporation NSW (State Forests)
Live Traffic NSW
Rural Fire Service NSW
Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
Without a Hitch - Advice on CB Radio Channels
Handy Phone apps
Wikicamps – a great app with details and photos of campsites contributed by campers
BOM – the Government weather app
Mud Maps – shows off road tracks and allows you to create a track log that you can follow
Memory Maps - shows off road tracks and allows you to create a track log that you can fol-
low
Hema Maps - shows off road tracks and allows you to create a track log that you can follow
Fires Near Me NSW (there are equivalents in other states if you are venturing further
afield)
Google maps will show you where you are while on designated roads and can also show
you traffic conditions but will not be reliable once you are in the bush.
NSW Alerts (there are equivalents in other states)
Fuel Map – guide to fuel locations.
Live Traffic NSW
Cessnocks Fantastic 30 ft Lizard Monsters
48If you have any issues logging on to the association website, please contact Mark Roper—042097678449
50
THE CENTRAL COAST 4 WHEEL DRIVE CLUB
DRIVER TRAINING UNIT
NEEDS MEMBERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING DRIVER
TRAINERS
THIS IS DIRECTED TO ALL MEMBERS AND MEMBERS PARTNERS / WIFE'S
NOT JUST MALE MEMBERS
__
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 2 years Club Membership
Have completed the Clubs Stage 1 & 2 Training
Have completed Association Basic Training
{Drive & Recover a Four Wheel Drive Vehicle }
Are willing to undergo / obtain Association Training
( Drive and Recover a Four Wheel Drive Vehicle
In Difficult Terrain ) at the next available opportunity
Are willing to give 10 weekends per year to assist the DTU
The DTU commitment is for a 3 Year period
Expressions of interest to be directed to
The Executive Committee
Central Coast Four Wheel Drive Club
PO Box 4354
Lake Haven NSW 2263
51GREAT NEWS ! Put this on your to do list Googs Track S.A AMAZING
OUR CLUB WEBSITE
Click here to visit our club website www.cc4wdc.org.au
The website is a great resource with information about our club as well as club
magazines, up coming trips, past trips, FAQ’s and memorabilia. If you have anything you
would like to contribute please email publicity@cc4wdc.org.au
CLUB FACEBOOK PAGE
Our Club Facebook page now has close to 1000 followers and is a
great place to view recent club trips, videos, photos, tips, information about state forests
and national parks. Just search on Facebook for Central Coast 4wd club and “Like” our
page.
CLUB FACEBOOK MEMBERS GROUP
This is a closed Facebook group that is only open to current financial members of our
club. It is a great place to post your trip photos, have a general chat and discuss all
things four wheel driving!.
To join, search for CC4WDC members group on Facebook and click the blue button "Join
Group"
Your request to join will then be submitted for approval by one of the Admin team who
will check that you are a financial member and then approve your request.
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE NSW & ACT ASSOCIATION
The Four Wheel Drive NSW & ACT Association has its own website with information
about the association and its current activities
• Click here to go to www.4wdnow.com
• Find the “login” option on the left of the page
• Register your details
• Once verified by our club you will have access
to the members area
53To all
The Feb babes young
and old
Happy Birthday
Hope its grand
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