Melbourne Cup Beach Adventures

Trip Name:

Family friendly Melbourne Cup Beach adventures - based out of Beachport Caravan Park in South Australia

Trip Leaders:

Richard & Megan Stock

Date of Trip:

Sat 1 - Mon 3 November, 2025

Time:

10am Saturday at Beachport Caravan Park

Limit:

8 vehicles

Standard:

Medium

Fuel Requirements:

Full tanks from Beachport Caravan Park with fuel available locally for top ups during the 3 days of driving

Radio:

UHF 15 to start

List equipment needed for trip

• Mandatory 4WD vehicle requirements are as follows:
• All vehicles are to be registered, in a road safe condition and be current with the standard vehicle DA requirements
• All Drivers must have a valid Australian Drivers License
• All Vehicles must have a minimum of 3rd Party Property Insurance - preferably Full Comprehensive. Recovery insurance is recommended but not essential to join the trip.
• All vehicles must have a working in car UHF Radio as per DA requirement (portables are also recommended to aid with any recoveries)
• Sand flag with appropriate vehicle attachment
• Shovel and recovery tracks
• Standard recovery equipment suitable for your vehicle
• Tarp or High density foam mat
• Checked spare tyre and appropriate changing equipment

Equipment preferred

• Working and tested vehicle mounted winch with related recovery equipment
• Chain Saw and associated safety equipment
• Tools / Spares and associated equipment required for you vehicle

Not permitted

• Fire arms
• Pets/Dogs on day trips as we are entering parks where they are not permitted (unless certified as assistant companions)

Note - Dogs are permitted at powered caravan sites at the parks management discretion

Overnight:

Base camp will be in Beachport Caravan Park. We have prebooked and paid a deposit for a number of powered camp sites ready for the trip. If accepted, we will let you know how to secure one of these sites.

Details:

A Melbourne Cup weekend trip that covers the Robe / Beachport area through the Little Dip Conservation Park and Beachport National Park.
This weekend is suitable for families and kids, caravans or campers as they will not be taken on the tracks. It’s a relaxed weekend where different members of the family can pick and choose participation.
With a base camp set up at the Beachport Caravan Park the plan is to take day trips out on the Saturday, Sunday and Monday to explore the region and enjoy some of the best sand, beach and dune driving in Australia.
Sand driving can be challenging as well as clean and fun. The sands in the SA’s South East vary from very soft to compact and with massive dunes and picturesque coast line that has something for everyone. Tide times will determine the plans for each day but we expect the program to run as follows:
Fri -  arrive at Beachport Caravan Park as per your booking with the caravan park
Sat- 10am – Day tip exploring local tracks and beaches
Sun - 9am start - Day trip – Beachport to Robe
Mon - 9am start - Canunda National Park drive
Tue -Lazy morning / pack up and travel home

We will be out on the tracks for most lunches so you will need to be prepared. Each evening we return to base camp and prepare for the next day of while chatting around the camp fire (if allowed).
You will have fun finding the correct tyre pressures, learning sand driving techniques and maybe gather some experience in basic vehicle recoveries. This is a great learning experience as well as enjoyable and safe. Suitable for beginner to intermediate members and their families.
Not sure? - Check out this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEng-XFJowE
I you would like to come apply as quickly as possible. We will review applications and will be organising a video call with all accepted participants in May so we can start to get to know each other and any questions can be answered or details clarified.
A separate Facebook (FB) messenger group will be set up for future communications getting closer to the date. 

More Trip Info:

TLCCV Trip Convenor
trips@tlccv.com.au