...a family oriented club that supports a diverse range of four wheel driving interests. Our club welcomes Range Rovers, Discoverys and 4WD vehicles of all types.
Rutherglen was first established in the 1860’s for gold mining. But in the end it was a case of the gold rush giving way to the grape rush. On this trip we will be looking for liquid gold...
Directions: from Hume Freeway take Corowa exit, follow signs to Rutherglen. When you meet the Murray Valley Highway, turn right into Rutherglen (3 hours from Melbourne).
Latest Brief Sheet from FWDV is attached. Please note vacancies on Advanced Driver Training Curse this coming weekend, 12 & 13 May. Act qwuickly if you want to take advantage of this.
Topis in this Brief Sheet
The May issue of the Moreton Island Adventures Newsletter has also hit our inbox. Moreton Island is a great place to escape Melbourne's winter and there is a special on "Half Price Trailers in June" mentioned in here.
The Cook Shire Council have a terrific newsletter - Issue 8 hit our inbox recently. Its full of useful information and a must if you are thinking of a trip up there...
Check out Issue 8 - May 2012.
Strathbogie Ranges is an area not frequented by RRCV. Ross Dean will be running a day trip there under the "V8's with Tailgates" theme.
Have you had a problem with your Land Rover/Range Rover vehicle while on a trip and found an 'angel' who could do repairs to get you going?
Ian Baseby of the Range Rover Club NSW has complied a list of Service Centres throughout Australia who can repair Land Rover products. The list has been compiled with the help of Land Rover Australia (dealers marked with **) and Land Rover and Range Rover Clubs around Australia.
The Flinders Ranges is a spectacular place, with lots see. On this trip we’ll be focusing in two areas - the NW area around Beltana and the Wilpena Pond area. It will be a casual, family trip around two base camps, with day trips taking in some of the Flinders Ranges famous 4WD Treks and tourist destinations.
g'day Members
I know it's still mild and summery in Melbourne (well kind of) but have you thought about what its going to be like in August?
We have four sensational 2012 winter trips on the calendar, but you need to do some planning now! Trip Leaders need to know if you are interesed so permits and bookings can be organised. The Calendar includes....
Latest Brief Sheet from FWDV is attached. Includes info on:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Ron Moon was the long time editor of the 4WD magazine, 4x4 Australia, and now has more of a roving and exciting role as 4x4’s Editor-at-Large. Ron & Viv Moon have contributed to or written 13 guide books on Outback Australia, including books for Lonely Planet, Hema Maps and Global Publications. Ron Moon – Guest Presenter at FWDV General Meeting (Ballarat) – Saturday 25th February – 11.00am