Non members wishing more information should contact our Trip Co-ordinator. Contact Email
Big Desert
Depart: 06-Nov-2026 and Return: 09-Nov-2026
Trip Type: Short base camp trip Rating: Medium Suitable For: Standard 4WD Vehicles
Pre Xmas Battery Charger
Depart: 20-Nov-2026 and Return: 29-Nov-2026
Trip Type: Long base camp trip Rating: Easy Suitable For: All Wheel Drives and Soft-roaders
Club Events
30 September 2026
Queens Head Hotel - Dinner and the usual banter and stories. Meet at 6pm Wednesday 30th of September at the Queens Head Hotel for Dinner and the usual stories and banter
7 October 2026
Monthly General Meeting Monthly Meeting
7 pm for a 7.30pm start at the clubrooms.
This is our general meeting and all are welcome.
8 October 2026
Club Member Driver Training Theory Night Proficiency Driver Training Course Theory Night for Members from 6.45pm to 10.30pm. YOU MUST BOOK IN WITH Laurie to attend the training. Either call on 0414598677 or email laurieshaz@optusnet.com.au
10 October 2026
Club Member Driver Training Proficiency Driver Training Course Practical Days (Saturday and Sunday) for Members at our training ground in Smythesdale from 8.30am to 5.30pm. YOU MUST BOOK IN WITH LAURIE after doing the Theory Night first..
17 October 2026
Annual Trivia Night A fun night out for all members and guests.
Hi Members the Annual Trivia Night is on again. Saturday evening the 17th of October 2026 at The Airport Clubroom from 6pm onwards for a BYO Dinner, followed by a definite 7pm start. You need to bring your own drinks and some nibbles to share on your table, $2 coins, as God (alias Laurie) has been known to accept a bribe or two, your brainpower, and your willingness to participate in some extra . . .
4 November 2026
Monthly General Meeting Monthly meeting
7 pm for a 7.30pm start at the clubrooms.
This is our general meeting and all are welcome.
13 November 2026
Inter Club get together with Bendigo 4wd Club Camping and Socializing with The Bendigo 4wd Club
A chance for members to camp and socialize with the members of The Bendigo 4wd Club at our Smythesdale Training and Camping Ground in Wills Street Smythesdale.. From Friday evening until late afternoon Sunday. Their Club will be using the training track on Saturday for some informal training and we intend to have a joint dinner at The Smythesdale Hotel on the Saturday Night. Also I have mention . . .
2 December 2026
Monthly General Meeting Monthly Meeting
7 pm for a 7.30pm start at the clubrooms.
This is our general meeting and all are welcome.
4 December 2026
Christmas Campout and Lunch on the Sunday December 6th Christmas Campout and Lunch
Christmas Lunch and Campout at Track
Our Annual Christmas Lunch at the Track on Sunday December 6th.
Members are welcome to camp at the track from the Friday.
A catered lunch will be provided on the Sunday at approx. 1pm. The cost is $15 per adult and $10 per child and the club will pay the remaining cost. This is as a thank you to all members and their contribution to t . . .
31 December 2026
New Years Eve Campout
Come out to the track and celebrate the end of 2025 and the start of 2026.
You are welcome to camp out at the track.
All welcome.
20 January 2027
Combined Monthly Meeting and Social Night Meet at the track
6 pm at the track. BYO your own tea.
We will have a quick meeting at 7.30pm.
All are welcome.
3 February 2027
Monthly General Meeting Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting
7 pm for a 7.30pm start at the clubrooms.
This is our general meeting and all are welcome.
3 March 2027
Monthly General Meeting Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting
7 pm for a 7.30pm start at the clubrooms.
This is our general meeting and all are welcome.
2 April 2027
Outdoor Living Caravan Expo Opportunity to showcase our club at the Ballarat Outdoor Living Caravan Expo
Expo at New Ballarat Show Grounds where we can promote our club
We will need volunteers on Thursday to set up then Friday, Saturday and Sunday to promote our club and our 'Come Try Day' on May 1ST
Expo is at the new BALLARAT SHOWGROUNDS
6 Rose Hill Rd, Mount Rowan VIC
Expo hours are:
7 April 2027
Monthly General Meeting Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting
7 pm for a 7.30pm start at the clubrooms.
This is our general meeting and all are welcome.
1 May 2027
Ballarat District 4WD Club Come Try Day Open Day to showcase our club
This will be a Ballarat District 4WD Club event.
We will need volunteers for registrations/meet and greet as well as track Marshalls etc.
