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• McDonald Highway - Little Desert Anzac Weekend

  • Start
    25 Apr 2024
  • End
    28 Apr 2024
  • Location
    Extended Weekend Trip in Little Desert - Trip Leaders - Graeme & Veronica Innis - Convoy 8 vehicles

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  Trip Leaders - Graeme Innis & Veronica Vermeulen

  Trip Name:	McDonald Highway - Little Desert Anzac Weekend
  Trip Leaders:	Graeme Innis & Veronica Vermeulen
  Date of Trip:	Thu 25 - Sun 28 April, 2024
  Time:	5pm on Anzac Day
  Limit:	8
  Standard:	Easy to Medium
  Fuel Requirements:	Full tank from Horsham or Edenhope
  Radio:	CH15
  Equipment:	Standard recovery equipment:  rated front and rear recovery points, snatch strap with rated shackles, shovel, air compressor, genuine off road biased AT or better tyres with at least 50% tread - including the spare.
  Overnight:	Base Camping at Lake Charlegrark.  Suitable for caravans, camper trailers etc. $40 per night powered site (2 people). $15 per person per night unpowered. U16 free otherwise $15 per extra adult.
  Details:	Make a long weekend of the Anzac Day holiday and join us in Western Victoria.  There will be plenty of driving and exploring, but it's also a very social trip with happy hours, camp fires and maybe a pub meal at Goroke Hotel on one of the nights. We will kick off officially at 5pm on Anzac Day with happy hour at Lake Charlegrark camping ground (which has excellent facilities). Friday will be a full day drive in the central section of the Little Desert NP, bring all your food and drinks for the day. Saturday will be a half day drive in the Western section, followed by an optional visit to Nhill Aviation Museum. Sunday is a free day to do some more sightseeing yourselves or head for home. No dogs or firearms are allowed in the National Park.
  More Trip Info:	TLCCV Trip Convenor trips@tlccv.com.au

  
  

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• Picnic at Keppel Hut

  • When
    28 Apr 2024
  • Location
    Vic High Country - Day Trip - Convoy 6 vehicles - Trip Leaders - Andy & Sharyn McGregor

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  Trip Leaders - Sharyn & Andy McGregor

  Trip Name:	Picnic at Keppel Hut
  Trip Leaders:	Sharyn & Andy McGregor
  Date of Trip:	Sun 28 April, 2024
  Time:	10am Buxton Shell Service Station Maroondah Hwy Buxton
  Limit:	6 vehicles
  Standard:	Medium to Difficult
  Fuel Requirements:	Half tank of fuel
  Radio:	Channel 15
  Equipment:	Standard recovery gear Good tread A/T or M/T Warm clothing Picnic lunch and camp chair
  Details:	Newbies are encouraged to join us for this nice little day trip out into the Rubicon State Forest for a picnic lunch up to a cattleman's hut rich in history. Keppel hut has been locked away behind gates for a few years and it's finally open for visitors. This trip is suitable for those camping at Yarck over the Anzac Day long weekend and want an activity to do on the Sunday before heading home or for those who wish to come up for a fun day trip .
  More Trip Info:	TLCCV Trip Convenor trips@tlccv.com.au

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• Trip Leader Course

  • Start
    14 May 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • End
    16 May 2024
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    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Training via ZOOM - Course Trainer - Heidi Muehlebach
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  TRIP LEADER COURSE
  Tue 30 April &  Thu 2 May 2024
  7pm to 9pm
  attendance each night is required
  

  Are you interested in becoming a TLCCV Trip Leader?

  The Trip Leader Committee will be holding a

  TRIP LEADER COURSE 

  via a ZOOM meeting run over two nights
  (attendance on both nights is required)

  7pm to 9pm - Tue 14 & Thu 16 May, 2024 
  There are limited places available

  Please register your expression of interest to attend this event.

  Minimum requirement is that you have completed your DA
  and have been on a club trip.

  
  

  This course will be run over 2 evenings via ZOOM

   

  If you require further information regarding the course,

  contact Viv Gardner - TLCCV Trip Convenor

  at: trips@tlccv.com.au

  
  

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• Craig's Hut take 2

  • When
    18 May 2024
  • Location
    Day Trip in Vic High Country - Trip Leaders - David & Michelle Pearce - Convoy 6 vehicles

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  Trip Leaders - David & Michelle Pearce

  
  

  Trip Name:	Craig's Hut Take 2 A one day TLCCV trip to Craig's Hut with spectacular views and the chance to appear in a trip video at a TLCCV meeting.
  Trip Leaders:	David & Michelle Pearce
  Date of Trip:	Sat 18 May, 2024
  Time:	8.30am
  Limit:	6
  Standard:	Medium
  Fuel Requirements:	Full tanks at the start. We can make a short stop just out of Mansfield if required.
  Radio:	Channel 15
  Equipment:	Standard Recovery gear in perfect working order Regularly serviced and well-maintained vehicle Air compressor A/T Tyres Front and rear recovery points Snatch strap with rated shackles Shovel
  Details:	We will be departing at 8.00am from the Hilton and meeting at the Yarck Pub at 8.30am sharp.   From the pub we will be heading to Mansfield and then up to Craig's Hut for lunch. Wet weather - Circuit Rd, dry weather could bring more 4WD tracks into play. After lunch head back to Yarck Pub.
  More Trip Info:	TLCCV Trip Convenor trips@tlccv.com.au

  
  

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• Lock your Hubs 4WDing Snow Spectacular!

  • Start
    03 Aug 2024
  • End
    04 Aug 2024
  • Location
    Trip Leader - Simon Mustey - Weekend Snow Trip - 2 convoys each with 10 vehicles

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  Trip Leader - Simon Mustey
  
  

  Trip Name:	Lock your Hubs 4WDing Snow Spectacular!
  Trip Leader: Assistant Trip leader:	Simon Mustey Matt Lilley
  Date of Trip:	Sat 3- Sun 4 August, 2024
  Time:	7am
  Limit:	20
  Standard:	Medium
  Fuel Requirements:	Full tanks from Jamieson
  Radio:	UHF #15
  Equipment:	Basic Recovery Equipment as per DA requirements. AT tyres with 50% tread minimum.
  Overnight:	Accommodation in Jamieson
  Details:	We'll arrive Friday evening with the trip to start bright and early on the Saturday. All meeting back in Jamieson for a meal together.   Sunday, we'll head to a different part of the high country in the search of snow. This is a perfect beginners and family friendly trip. Especially great for the young, or the young at heart! 5 positions reserved for new members.
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• Flinders Ranges in a Fortnight!

  • Start
    25 Aug 2024
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • End
    06 Sep 2024
  • Location
    Trip Leaders - Graeme & Veronica Innis - 2 Week Trip in Flinder Ranges, SA - Convoy 6 vehicles

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  Graeme Innis & Veronica Vermeulen

  Trip Name: Flinders Ranges in a Fortnight! Trip Leaders: Graeme Innis & Veronica Vermeulen Date of Trip: Sunday 25 Aug - Fri 6 Sep,2024 Meeting Time: Sunday at 4pm Limit: 6 vehicles Standard: Medium Fuel Requirements: Full tank at Bordertown SA Radio: CH15 Equipment: Standard recovery equipment that includes: closed front and rear recovery points snatch strap with rated shackles shovel, air compressor genuine off road AT or better tyres with at least 50% tread - including the spare well maintained and recently serviced vehicle We will probably cover up to 3500km over the trip Overnight: There will be 12 nights at 3 different stations in the Flinders with a couple of nights at showgrounds too  Allow an average of $40 per night. Details: We will meet up at Mundulla in South Australia near the border (just off the Western Hwy) and spend the night at the showgrounds.  The pub does a great meal too. Next morning, we will make our way into the southern Flinders Ranges for a 3 night stay at a station near Peterborough.  There will be a couple of days exploring 4WD tracks around the area, campfires and happy hours.   From there we will make our way into the central section for 4 nights at a 2nd station.  We will have 1 full day on Sky Trek, plus sightseeing tours of Blinman, various gorges, optional bush hikes etc.   From there we head north to our 3rd station for a further 3 nights.  More 4WD tracks, ruins to explore and touring, plus campfires and did I mention happy hours? The final night of the trip will be at Melrose Showgrounds.   Allow $500 for accommodation, $1500 for fuel, $500 for 4wd tracks and other entry fees etc.  Your food and drinks on top of this of course. Ideally you can carry food etc for most of the trip because once we leave Peterborough there's no shops. We are taking an off road hybrid van that runs off solar and batteries.  Anything along those lines will be suitable. Applications will be open until  the end of January 2024 to allow people to organise leave etc.   More details provided as we get closer. Please contact the trip Leaders if you have questions. More Trip Info: TLCCV Trip Convenor trips@tlccv.com.au

  
  

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• Yarck Adventure Weekend

  • Start
    20 Sep 2024
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    5:00 PM
  • End
    21 Sep 2024
  • Location
    Activity Leaders - Alison Williams & Greg Fleet
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  Activity Name:	Yarck Adventure Weekend
  Activity Leaders:	Greg Fleet & Alison Williams
  Date of Activity:	Fri 20 - Sat 21 Sep, 2024
  Time:	5.00pm
  Standard:	Easy
  Fuel Requirements:	Lots of Enthusiam
  Equipment:	Hat, Water bottle & Sunscreen Torch, preferably with red light filter Cup & Plate
  Overnight:	Camp at Yarck
  Details:	Everyone's welcome, little kids, big kids and adults. Join our Local Landcare members on Friday for an evening spotlight along the Yarck walking trails. Supper and Milo at the Hilton or Burch Hut. Meet the Yarck Fire Brigade on Saturday morning. Cook your lunch on an open fire - jaffles and scones. Learn about the importance of bugs, birds and trees. Children can choose a shrub, plant it in the garden with their name tag beside it and watch it grow.
  More activity info:	Alison Williams geelongactivities@tlccv.com.au

  
  
  

  
  

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• CruiserKhana 2024

  • Start
    18 Oct 2024
  • End
    20 Oct 2024
  • Location
    Yarck

  
  

  Fri 18 - Sun 20 Oct, 2024

  Bookings open July 2024

  
  

  Entries:	Opening for entries in July 2024
  	(or when maximum entries received)
  Entry Fee:	Fee Includes: Competitor Fee Navigator Fee 1 Campsite for 2 nights 1 vehicle parking at campsite Presentation Dinner for Driver & Navigator Other fees apply for non FWDV associated club members, two drivers and for additional passengers
  More Info:	Go to:       www.cruiserkhana.com.au or email:  enquiries@cruiserkhana.com.au

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• Robe, S.A. 2024

  • Start
    01 Nov 2024
  • End
    05 Nov 2024
  • Location
    Robe SA - Trip Leader - Bradley Meatchem - 8 to 10 vehicles

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  Trip Leader - Bradley Meatchem

  Trip Name:	Robe, S.A. 2024
  Trip Leader:	Bradley Meatchem
  Date of Trip/Activity:	Fri 1 - Tue 5 Nov, 2024
  Time:	Friday or Saturday morning
  Limit:	8 maybe 10 Vehicles
  Standard:	Medium to Difficult
  Fuel Requirements:	Full tank from Robe
  Radio:	15
  Equipment:	Full recovery gear Recovery boards preferred Shovel & Sand Flag is mandatory Tyre gauge Air compressor Good condition AT tyres Well maintained vehicle
  Details:	Home base will be Robe lakeside tourist park. please make own booking arrangements once you have been approved to join the trip                                                          Robe lakeside tourist park phone number 08 8768 2193 email lakeside@seol.net.au
  More Trip Info:	TLCCV Trip Convenor trips@tlccv.com.au

  
  

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• A Birding Weekend at Yarck

  • Start
    22 Nov 2024
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    5:00 PM
  • End
    23 Nov 2024
  • Location
    Activity Leaders - Alison Williams
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  Activity Name:	A Birding Weekend at Yarck with our members, John Barkla & Alison Street
  Trip Leaders:	Activity - Alison Williams
  Date of Activity:	Fri 22 - Sat 23 Nov, 2024
  Time:	5.00pm
  Limit:	NA
  Standard:	Easy
  Fuel Requirements:	Lots of Enthusiasm
  Radio:	NA
  Equipment:	- Yarck Bird List (provided) - Your favorite Bird identification Book. - An Alarm Clock for the early morning tour - Binoculars
  Overnight:	Camp at Yarck
  Details:	Join John Barkla and Alison Street for a fireside chat about their adventures and travels around Australia. John has been a club member for 32 years and is a past President of Birdlife Australia. Over the years, the Yarck Evergreen Group has increased flowering native plants around the Yarck Hilton, this is to encourage lots of bugs and lizards and skinks to feed the native birds. The Yarck Maintenance team has organised a system to ensure the bird bath is always full. Yarck has an amazing number of native birds,  if you know when and where to look. For the enthusiastic, John & Alison will lead an early morning birdwatching tour around Yarck.
  Trip Leader contact Details:	Alison Williams Geelongactivities@tlccv.com.au

  
  
  

  
  

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