26th April - 5th May 2012
Warnambool to Nhill
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If you are looking for a great time, great company, and a chance to see some of the most rugged areas of Victoria, then join us on the Variety 4WD Trek!
The 4WD Trek is for everyone from couples of all ages to mates with their mates.
Here's the 4WD Trek checklist:
Friday 25th March, 2011 Mansfield (Alzburg Resort)
Saturday 26th March, 2011 Mansfield (Alzburg Resort)
Sunday 27th March, 2011 Licola (Licola Wilderness Village)
Monday 28th March, 2011 Dargo (Dargo Hotel)
Tuesday 29th March, 2011 Omeo (Golden Age Hotel/Motel)
Wednesday 30th March, 2011 Jindabyne (Jindabyne Sports & Recreation Centre)
Thursday 31st March, 2011 Eden (Sapphire Coast Motel)
Friday 1st April, 2011 Orbost (Orbost Countryman Motor Inn)
Saturday 2nd April, 2011 Lakes Entrance (Bellevue on the Lakes)
2012 ROUTE
Warrnambool to Beachport
Travelling parallel with the rugged Victorian Coastline we leave our fine State and enter South Australia for the true start of our adventures together.
Beachport to Keith
The South Australian South East Coastline – one of the very few areas left in Australia where you can experience beach driving. And we have some of the best!
Keith to Burra
Heading inland today we swap driving on sandy beaches for the 4WD only tracks of the Ngarkat Conservation Park. Arriving in historical Burra for the evening.
Burra to Mt. Ive Station
Our route today gives us ‘ruins, pastures, vineyards (oh so many VINEYARDS!) and boulders of all shapes and sizes! Our final destination today is the working cattle station of Mt. Ive.
Mt. Ive Station to Ceduna
A jam packed day of scenic wonders. From the shores of Lake Gairdner, site of numerous land speed record attempts, to the mysteries of the pioneers of the Gawler Ranges and onto the 4th largest monolith! Truly amazing.
Ceduna to Kingoonya
Back to the dunes everyone. Googs Track – a sand track that stretches as far as the eye can see and then just keeps on going. At the end is the old abandoned town of ‘Tarcoola’. Once a vibrant hub when it was the site of the intersecting Trans Continental & Ghan Railway Lines.
Kingoonya to Leigh Creek
Woomera - Roxby Downs – the notorious Olympic Dam. Lake Eyre South – will there still be water when we arrive in May? You will have to come along with us to find that out!
Leigh Creek to Morgan
Today is a great day for those that love history, geography and exploring ruins. From the preserved telegraph township of Beltana through the geological wonders of the Flinders Ranges and finishing in the historical Pioneer township of Morgan. A little bit of something for everyone.
Morgan to Murrayville
Today we see the last of the South Australian Desert and move into Victoria’s Deserts. Arriving this evening at one of Victoria’s smaller country towns – Murrayville.
Murrayville to Nhill
Our last day together on the tracks but, yes, still more sand and more desert. Our final night celebrations are not to be missed.
2012 4WD Trek Raffle with 10 fabulous prizes
Raffle tickets have been sent to 2012 Trek entrants. There are 10 fabulous prizes and at $2 each, you will find they sell themselves (almost).
100% of your ticket sales go towards your car, so it's a great way to increase your fundraising and support Variety.
Even if you are not an entrant for 2012, you can still be involved in raising money for Variety through this raffle. If you would like to sell these raffle tickets, please contact the office. Happy selling!!
1st - Clarion 10.2" roof mount in-car DVD package OR pair of Nesa 7" headrest DVD package. This prize includes installation, 2 cordless headphones and FM modulator. Valued at $1195 10.2" or $995 7", thanks to Prestige Offroad
2nd - Nesa rear view mirror, touchscreen, navigation system, reverse camera and bluetooth. This prize includes installation. Valued at $995, thanks to Prestige Offroad.
3rd - Action Pix 1 hour photo session in Melbourne Bayside or Eastern suburbs including prints and high res CD. Valued at $500, thanks to Action Pix Photography.
4th - Terrain Tamer 4WD Series 3 Air Compressor. Valued at $354.00, thanks to Terrain Tamer 4WD.
5th - Olin High Definition Personal Video Recorder. Valued at $249, thanks to Harvey Norman.
6th - 6th Pentax Optio RZ10 Camera including ultra compact camera bag and Toshiba 2GB SD memory card. Valued at $235.
7th - Comet 450 driving lamps 100w. Valued at $220, thanks to Peninsula Diesels and 4WD Parts, Hastings, Victoria.
8th - Pentax Binoculars 10 x 25 UCF WP. Valued at $199.
9th - Federick at Mantons Creek Voucher for lunch or dinner. Valued at $150, thanks to Federick at Mantons Creek Vineyard.
10th - Cuisinart Knife and Steel. Valued at $100, thanks to Harvey Norman.
Variety - the Children's Charity declaration number 58250. Sale of tickets from 20/12/2011 until 5/5/2012, numbered 1 - 2500 to be drawn at Little Desert Nature Lodge, Nhill at 9pm on May 5th 2012.
Event Structure
The 4WD Trek has a dedicated team to ensure all of our entrants a have a safe and happy journey. Our 4WD Committee meets monthly to plan every detail of the event, from road surveys, accommodation, catering and advenutures and fun stops along the way.
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Four official vehicles travel on the event, one "Sweep" and mobile workshop, one official car with a Variety representative, one "Scout" to make sure the road ahead is safe and one communications vehicle to make sure we are all in touch.
Each entrant receives a 4WD Trek Bible that details the route, driving notes, accommodation, catering and general interest information on the areas we are visiting.