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• Cameron Corner Flinders Touring

  • Start
    16 Sep 2017
  •  
    08:30
  • End
    02 Oct 2017
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    Cameron Corner Flinders Ranges

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  This is a place holder & advisory event of Paul Leadbetter's trip to Cameron Corner & Flinders Ranges.

  
  

  Paul previously advised that this was to be in 2018 but he has moved it forward to the September School Holidays 2017.

  School holiday dates are Saturday the 16th of September to the 2nd of October, 2017.

  Please register your interest here & contact Paul on 0435 072 305

  for further details.

  
  

  I will update this as more details come to hand.
  

  
  

  
  

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• Imbil State Forest

  • Start
    30 Sep 2017
  •  
    07:00
  • End
    02 Oct 2017
  •  
    18:00
  • Location
    Imbil State Forest

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  Easy Weekend Camping Trip with Glen Zipf
  

  Trip Leader: Glen Zipf

  Meeting Point: BP Morayfield Services Centre

  Meeting Time: 7.00am for 7.30 departure. 

  Explore a little of Brisbane's Northern 'Backyard'. 

  Departing from BP Morayfield Services, we'll initially head north before leaving the Bruce Highway.

  We will camping at Charlie Moorland Campground so please book your own site on the Qparks Website.

  Please bring your own firewood for Saturday night as you are not allowed to collect firewood.

  Trip is graded easy over sealed & dirt roads and well formed forest tracks. Patches can get slippery after heavy rain.

  New members encouraged to attend.
  

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• Across the Border Weekend

  • Start
    30 Sep 2017
  •  
    07:00
  • End
    02 Oct 2017
  •  
    18:30
  • Location
    Glenreagh, Orara Way, N.S.W.

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  The SLOW Inc Club is inviting your Club to join us for our “Across the Border Weekend” at Glenreagh (NSW) in late September - early October. This is the first notice for the event and is basically a date claimer for your members’ interest.

  
  

  Further details on logistics for catering, costs, insurance etc will be
  circulated in due course.
  Name of the event: Across the Border Weekend
  What date does event start and end
  Start on Saturday 30/09/17 and ends on Monday 02/10/17 (some people may elect to arrive on the evening of the 29th)

  
  

  
  Location
  Glenreagh Orara Way, N.S.W.
  General Details
  Camping in the beautiful Glenreagh Recreation Grounds. A group booking has been made. Attendees will pay for their own campsite on arrival.
  Weekend spent with other Land Rover Clubs from Vic, N.S.W. and Qld.
  There will be drives in the local National Parks throughout the weekend.
  Walking distance from the camp is The Golden Dog Hotel, it has great meals with good pricing.
  Yours faithfully,
  N.D. MacLeod (Hon Secretary SLOW Inc)

  Link to the thread on AULRO
  

  
  

  
  

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• Club Meeting

  • When
    09 Oct 2017
  •  
    19:30 - 21:00
  • Location
    4WD Association Hall, Muriel Avenue, Moorooka

  Club meetings are held at the Lions Hall on Muriel Avenue, Moorooka on the second Monday of each month with the exception when that Monday falls on a public holiday.

   

  Meetings start at 7:30pm however people are often at the hall from 7pm.
  

   

  Those with street navigators can find us at:

  90 Muriel Avenue

  Salisbury, 4107

  
  

  Visitors are more than welcome to attend, just walk up and introduce yourself!

  
  

  
  

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• Weeekend at Rover Park

  • Start
    14 Oct 2017
  •  
    07:00
  • End
    15 Oct 2017
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Rover Park

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  Join Glen Zipf for the a weekend at Rover Park from Saturday 14th October to Sunday 15th October.
  
  The trip will cater for all, Easy, Medium and Hard.

  Any hard trips will be limited to 5 vehicles perhaps a hard night run on Saturday night.
  
  Meeting point is 6:30am at Beaudesert MacDonalds for a 7.00am departure on Saturday morning.
  
  A group camping area will be booked for the weekend.
  
  Rover Park fees apply $45 per night for up to 2 adults 3 children.

  Please register on the LROCB website and contact Glen on 0468648597 with any questions.
  

  Well behaved pooches on a lead are welcome.
  

  Rover Park website: http://roverpark.com.au/

  Rover Park is the fun park in the bush. 4WD accommodation for your family in a beautiful bush setting. It is situated on the eastern fall of the Great Dividing Range between Casino and Tenterfield at an altitude of 720 metres. The winter temperature at the park is much milder that that of Tenterfield.

  Rover Park is on Rover Park Road, Tenterfield, NSW, 2372

  
  

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• Levuka Rainforest Recreation

  • Start
    28 Oct 2017
  •  
    08:00
  • End
    29 Oct 2017
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Levuka 4WD Park

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  Meeting Point: McDonalds at Beaudesert  
  Meeting Time: 7.00am  
  Departure Time: 7.30am    
  Trip Leader: Andrew Duncan  
      
  

            THIS IS A DOGGY FRIENDLY TRIP!          
  

            PLEASE NOTE!!!! If you are bring dogs make sure they are wearing tick collars and have had some form of tick and flea treatment before heading out.          
  

            
  PRICES AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
  •Camping fees are structured on a full or part there-of recreation day commencing at 8-30am until sundown.[we are not on a 24hour day structure]
  •We have a check-out time of 9.00am.the following morning.
  •The above cost structure includes overnight camping, the use of flush toilets and hot showers, Firewood $10 per 35 kilo bag. Also covered in the fee is the use of the driving tracks, bush walking tracks and dam fishing. [Mountain bikes and BMX bikes are welcome.]
  •People who are still on the property at 9.30am on the second day will be charged the full fee for the second day.
             
  

            Please Note: All 3 day long weekends will have a set price for the weekend of $90 per vehicle unless we have entertainers over that weekend when to price will be adjusted to cover the extra costs
            
  

                           
  FEES/CONDITIONS
  Family rate, two adults and children aged under 17 $30.00 per day.
  The usual two-day weekend fee for two adults or a family is $60.00.
  •Prices are on an 8am to 6pm daily basis.
  •A “night,day,night ‘ stay WILL BE charged as two days
  •Prices apply per car and cover two adults and children sixteen years old and under.
  •Extra adults in a vehicle will incur an additional cost of $5.00 per person per day.
  •Package usually sold on a two day weekend basis, guests coming in on Friday night or Saturday Morning and leaving after lunch Sunday at a cost of $60.00 for the weekend.
  •The park is open every day of the year and mid week stays are welcome.
  •Bookings essential.
  •Levuka is a Flora and Fauna reserve. 
  •No guns allowed.          
  

  
  

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• Moreton Island

  • Start
    03 Nov 2017
  •  
    06:00
  • End
    05 Nov 2017
  •  
    18:00
  • Location
    Moreton Island, Comboyuro Point Camp Ground
  • Spaces left
    12

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  Moreton Island is the 3rd largest sand island in the world and over 96% National Park. Together with Fraser Island it forms the largest sand structure in the world. Come spend the Easter Long-weekend relaxing on one of Queensland's true gems with your club mates.
  
  Travel to Moreton

  Members should make their own bookings directly with the ferry operators. Call 07 3909 3333. Family bookings are also available. Pls note trailers are considered as a standalone vehicle thus vehicle with trailer is charged as 2 vehicles. 
  
  http://www.moretonislandadventures.com.au/
  
  NB: This is a peak travelling season and available spots are already filling up. BOOK EARLY.

  NB: You will require a Vehicle Access Permit $43.60 per vehicle. This can be purchase when you make yr ferry booking.
  

  
  
  Travel to Comboyuro Point

  When leaving the ferry, turn left and head north along the western/bayside beach. Bit of a slog but beach is still passable at high tide. Distance to travel is ~12km. Campground entrance is just past the Bulwer wrecks. Obey speed limits and drink driving provisions as police will no doubt be active on the island over this weekend.

  
  CAUTION: Be cautious at creek crossings especially either side of high tide.
  
  NB: Beach is closed to all vehicles at Cowan Cowan. Head inland and follow the Cowan Cowan Bypass that goes around behind this township.
  
  UNSURE ? : Let Trip Leader know yr barge arrival time & I'll be at the barge to meet you. 
  
  MAPS AVAILABLE AT:
  http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/moreton-island/pdf/moreton-isl-np-rec-area.pdf
  
  TIDE TIMES AVAILABLE AT:
  http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/oceanography/tides/tide_predications.cgi
  
  Comboyuro Point Campground

  On the western/bayside of the island the camp site offers shaded camping with access for tent & trailer camping. Key features:
  - close to township of Bulwer for supplies
  - flushing toilets
  - cold showers
  - open fires allowed (need to bring own wood)
  - only metres from the beach
  - no pets
  - no generators
  
  NB: The bayside of the island does offer shelter in the event of storms but the downside are insects especially mosquitoes. Pls ensure you bring repellant.
  
  Club members can arrive anytime as ferry bookings and their personal & work circumstances allow.
  
  Camping Fees $5.60 per nite per person over 18 , or $22.40 per night for a family of 4 (children under 18). Camping Fees are paid by individual club members.
  
  Activities
  - snorkelling at the wrecks
  - 4WD to North Point
  - 4WD to Cape Moreton Lighthouse
  - 4WD to Eagers Beach on the Ocean/East side
  - 4WD to & swimming at Blue Lagoon
  - 4WD to North Point
  
  IMAGES OF MORETON ISLAND
  https://www.google.com.au/search?q=images+moreton+island&client=firefox-a&hs=mFL&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=fflb&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=V8jZUvewOuOkigechYDQCA&ved=0CDwQsAQ&biw=1944&bih=1222&dpr=1
  
  
  NO PETS ALLOWED  - NATIONAL PARK PROVISIONS APPLY
  
  Trip Leader: Darren Thompson
  
  Meeting Point: Comboyuro Point Camp Ground
  

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• Club Meeting

  • When
    13 Nov 2017
  •  
    19:30 - 21:00
  • Location
    4WD Association Hall, Muriel Avenue, Moorooka

  Club meetings are held at the Lions Hall on Muriel Avenue, Moorooka on the second Monday of each month with the exception when that Monday falls on a public holiday.

   

  Meetings start at 7:30pm however people are often at the hall from 7pm.
  

   

  Those with street navigators can find us at:

  90 Muriel Avenue

  Salisbury, 4107

  
  

  Visitors are more than welcome to attend, just walk up and introduce yourself!

  
  

  
  

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• Emu Creek Camping Weekend

  • Start
    18 Nov 2017
  •  
    07:00
  • End
    19 Nov 2017
  •  
    18:00
  • Location
    Emu Creek, Old Bonalbo

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  Emu Creek Camping

  Trip Leader: Glen Zipf

  7:00 for 7:30 at McDonalds Beaudesert

  This will be an Easy to Moderate.

  Please note this trip is dependant on the availability of the Emu Creek park.
  

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• Xmas Party 2017

  • Start
    02 Dec 2017
  •  
    07:30
  • End
    03 Dec 2017
  •  
    16:00
  • Location
    Janowen Hills 4WD Park

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  Trip Leader: TBA
  

  Meeting: Janowen Hills 

   

   

  The club Xmas party is fast approaching!

   

  There will plenty of fun and games for the whole family.

  • Prizes for the best Xmas themed campsite
  • Prizes for the best Xmas themed 4WD
  • Raffle prizes on Saturday Night
  • 4WD competitions (easy and fun) – Prizes for the competitors

  Meals are FREE on Saturday night. **Financial Members only. 

   
  

  
  

   

  Saturday Morning –  Setting up camp 

  Saturday Afternoon – 4WD Fun and Games

  Saturday Night – A Fantastic Dinner & Dessert is provided $25.00 per person.

  Sunday Morning – 4WD Fun

  Sunday Afternoon – Head Home

   

  Register at www.lrocbrisbane.org.au and please make sure you list how many adults and children are attending.
  

   

  Come along and join in the fun and games!

   

  
  

  
  

   

  WE NEED TO KNOW FINAL NUMBERS BY

  Friday the 24th of November.

   

  For more information and costing visit:

  http://janowenhills.com.

   

  Trip Leader: TBA
  

  Meeting : Janowen Hills 

   

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• Bundy Bash 2

  • Start
    30 Mar 2018
  •  
    07:00
  • End
    02 Apr 2018
  •  
    17:00
  • Location
    Bundaberg, Woodgate

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  Bundy Bash 2 Trip:

  30th March - 2nd April 2018 (Easter)

   

  Come and enjoy the subtropical Bush and Beach atmosphere of Bundaberg with a Local. Enjoy beachfront camping and driving, to bush exploration of some of the local forestry’s and come across upper reaches of the Burnett river and Ice cold waterholes.

  Leaving Friday morning at 07:30 for a 4 hour run to Woodgate to camp at Burrum Point. Burrum point is only a small camp ground with 13 camp sites only, however there is a caravan park as well in Woodgate itself about 5 mins drive from Burrum point, both have showers and toilets. There is no open fires at Burrum point so you will need a fuel stove of some description, Oz Pigs are ok.

  Link for site booking and information; http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/burrum-coast/camping.html#burrum_point_camping_area

   

  Itinerary

   

  Friday   - Meet at the North side BP at 07:00 for a 07:30 departure, arrive and set up camp, indulge in some Lunch and some beach activities.

   

  
   

   

  Monday – Chill out on the beach, catch that last fish and pack up and head home at your leisure.

   

  Please contact me if you have any questions via Email, andrewjduncan@outlook.com

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