Trip Gradings

Social/Scenic (1)
Sealed roads and smooth unsealed surfaces or tracks. Suitable for all types of vehicles. No previous 4wd experience necessary. Road tyres are acceptable. Suitable for all camper trailers and small caravans.

Easy (2)
Dirt trails with possible loose surfaces, potholes, corrugations, shallow mud or puddles. Moderate inclines and declines. 4WD may be required. Low range not required. Some previous 4WD experience or completion of a driver awareness course preferred but not essential. Road tyres are acceptable. Suitable for camper trailers.

Medium (3)
Un-maintained trails, moderate to steep terrain, with loose rocky and rutted surfaces. Sand, water crossings or mud may be encountered. Low range may be required with recoveries possible. Previous off-road experience necessary. Completion of driver awareness course expected. A/T tyres preferred. Suitable for high clearance, heavy duty camper trailers with off-road hitches.

Advanced (4)
Un-maintained trails, steep terrain with loose, rocky and rutted surfaces. Sand, water crossings or mud may be encountered. Low range, high clearance and A/T tyres required, with recoveries probable. Previous off-road experience and completion of a driver awareness course essential. Suitable for purpose built, high clearance, heavy duty camper trailers with brakes and off-road hitches.

Hard (5)
Expect steep terrain, large ruts, rock steps, deep water crossings, and mud for majority of trip. Low range gearing and high clearance and under body protection required. Completion of club driver awareness course required. Participation at trip leader’s discretion. A/T tyres minimum. Rated recovery points front and rear of vehicle essential. A hand or vehicle mounted winch must be available. Expect recoveries and very slow progress. No camper trailers. Due to the inherent danger of this type of trip, children must be closely supervised.

The above gradings are to be used as a guide and may change due to track and weather conditions.

Other Important Information

Minimum recovery equipment is a snatch strap, 2 rated shackles and a UHF radio. Visitors can arrange with the trip leader to borrow a handheld UHF radio for the day (Please replace the batteries).

All vehicles should be in good mechanical condition and have the following basic equipment: spare wheel, jack, wheel brace, basic tools, a shovel and a First Aid kit. These items should be carried on all club trips.

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