Newcastle and Districts Four Wheel Drive Club is a family orientated 4WD club, affiliated to the State Association, Four Wheel Drive NSW and ACT. Formed in 1978, it is one of the oldest 4WD clubs in Newcastle and the Hunter region.
We promote 4WD touring as a legitimate form of recreation, to educate the public and other 4WD users in the correct use of their vehicles, in caring and respecting the environment.
Trips cater for novice and experienced drivers, covering as many different aspects of four wheel driving as possible. They are held on existing roads, tracks or fire trails, over all parts of Australia and conducted in accordance with the Australian National Four Wheel Drive Council (ANFWDC) 'Codes of Conduct.'
As the popularity of so called soft roader, all wheel drive vehicles has grown, we now include these on appropriate trips. It is envisaged that the number of trips suitable for all wheel drive vehicles will increase on future trip calendars according to demand.
Meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month (except January) at:
Beresfield Bowling Club
Anderson Drive
Beresfield NSW 2322
Archived Club Newsletters (click on link to download).
Track Action April 2011
Track Action Jun 2011
Track Action Aug2011
Track Action Oct 2011
Track Action Dec2011
Track Action Feb2012
Track Action April2012
Assortment of trip reports from old Club Newsletters (click on link to view).
Click on link to download Australian National Four Wheel Drive Council 'Codes of Conduct'
On Road Driving
Off Road Driving
Camping
Trip Leader Guidelines

'Big Red' - high sand dune in Simpson Desert

Crossing a sand dune on the Madigan Line - remote North Simpson Desert

Careful driving is required on weather worn forest trails

Wheel placement is important on gnarly descents
Minimise impact on rutted forest trails
Cathie's 1st damper - Bendethra camping area, Deua National Park