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TRACTION ACTION
Cairns 4WD Club Magazine
“Fun, Friendship & Four Wheel Driving”
Formed in 1975 by a group of adventurous minded
individuals with a passion for four wheel driving, camping,
exploration and camaraderie.
April 2015
Meetings held on the
first Wednesday of the
month at 7.30pm
Cairns Cruising Yacht
Squadron
42-48 Tingira St, Portsmith
cairns4wdclub.org.au
In This Issue
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Cairns 4WD Club Info
•
From the Editor
•
Minutes of General
Meeting 4/03/2015
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Minutes of
Management Meeting
18/03/2015
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Vehicle Familiarisation
& Driving Tips
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Trip Reports:
- Woodleigh Station
- Andy’s Mystery Tour
- Lappa Junction
Cairns 4WD Club trip to Lappa Junction, 8 March 2015
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Members Notice Board
•
Upcoming Trips
•
Contact details for
Committee Members
and Office Bearers
•
Club Calendar
Cairns 4WD Club Information
For membership and general enquiries, please contact the
Secretary:
Cairns 4WD Club
Cairns 4WD
Club Pack
Available for download from
http://www.cairns4wdclub.org.au
PO Box 1614, Cairns QLD 4870
Email: secretary@cairns4wdclub.org
Or visit: www.cairns4wdclub.org.au
Contributions to Traction Action Magazine
To contribute to this magazine, please email all articles, trip
reports, photos and other information to the Editor:
Email: rclear1@bigpond.com.au
Please provide contributions to the Editor by the Wednesday
prior to the General Meeting. Late contributions will be
printed in the next magazine.
The opinions expressed in the articles appearing in the
magazine are not necessarily those of the Editor or the
Cairns 4WD Club. The Editor reserves the right to delete,
where necessary, any section of any article which has been
sent in for publication in the newsletter. Acceptance of the
advertisements does not imply endorsement of the products,
companies or individuals by the Cairns 4WD Club.
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Cairns 4WD Club is a member of :
Welcome, from the Editor
Rebecca Clear, 28 March 2015
I’ve been a member of the Cairns 4WD Club for a couple of years now and always looked
forward to receiving the Traction Action magazine each month. Having completed my first
edition of Traction Action, I now have a full appreciation of the work that Rigo and Dennis put
into the magazine to make it great for all of us. I’d like to extend my thanks to Rigo and
Dennis for showing me the ropes. Also the Management Committee for giving me this
opportunity and inspiring me to be creative! I hope you enjoy this new look Cairns 4WD Club
magazine. I’ve honestly had a lot of fun working on it!
In future editions, I’d to include articles on:
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Our Members - why they got involved in four wheel driving, how long they have been
members of the Club, what 4WD they drive, where their favourite places are and what
they do for a living (or to sustain expensive hobbies!) etc.
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Your 4WD Modifications/Improvements - what improvements have you made to your
4WD and why? Has it achieved what you hoped for or has it now created another thing
that you will have to do down the track? We love our 4WDs and will do anything to
improve their performance despite the ‘mouth opening fee’ every time. Share your stories!
•
Your Recipes - have you got a winning happy hour treat or a favourite camp-oven meal
that your family requests time and time again. Share your secrets and send in a photo.
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Other Ideas - this is your magazine and I aim to provide stories/articles about things that
interest you and/or others in the club. Let me know if you have an idea.
If you have any suggestions, story ideas, complaints or constructive feedback, please send
me an email - rclear1@bigpond.com - I’d love to hear from you and will reply.
About me, to get things started…
This is me (Rebecca Clear) and my partner (Stephen Lagerroth).
We drive a Nissan Patrol GU wagon and have a 4WD Trackabout
Safari Camper Trailer, with a tinny. We fulfilled a life long dream of
a 4WD trip to the tip of Cape York Peninsula in September 2014.
Although it’s a big place and we still have lots to see up there!
Fortunately, I get to explore parts of the Cape via 4WD and
helicopter for work - it’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it :)
Just before our big trip to the Cape, we upgraded the suspension
on the Patrol—we went with King Springs and Bilstein Shockies,
with a 2 inch lift. We also upgraded the tyres to BFG Goodrich All
Terrains 285 75 R16. We’re very happy with the combination and
it handled all that Cape York threw at it. Next, a dual tyre carrier….
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Steve and Bec - at the tip of Cape York
Our Patrol, Camper Trailer & Tinny
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Minutes of General Meeting
Held on Wednesday 4 March 2015 at the Cairns Cruising Yacht
Squadron, Tingira Street, Portsmith
Meeting commenced at 19.30pm.
In the absence of the President, Sam Zappala chaired the meeting.
Members welcomed.
APOLOGIES – Rigo and Jannemieke, Leanne & John P, Terry Casey, Derrick Coetzee,
Wayne Tonkin, Doc Elliott, Roger Millroy, Warren Packham, Barry Short, Claire & Steve
Pennington, Vince & Lucy Musumeci.
VISITORS – Welcomed by Matthew Small.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING – Moved by Michael Moore, 2nd Riley Munro. Carried.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES – Nil
CORRESPONDENCE FOR February 2015 –
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National Australia Bank – Bank statement
Magazines from other clubs – Brisbane Four Wheel Drive Club, Toyota Landcruiser Club
Victoria
Dept of Transport – trailer rego renewal
Network News magazine
Emails
Four Wheel Drive Queensland – Fraser Island cleanup; Explore Australia Expo
Cairns Regional Council – In Focus and Go Clubs newsletter February
QORF – eNews February
Magazine advertising invoices from Treasurer
OUT
Nil
Emails
Group email to members requesting new magazine editor
The above Correspondence In and Out read and moved by Debbie Gierz, 2nd by Lynne
Zappala. Carried.
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TREASURERS REPORT – Report read by Kathy Small.
Treasurers Report - Prepared by Kathy Small
28th February 2015
1st February 2015 to 28th February 2015
NAB General Cheque Account
Opening Balance
Plus Deposits
Less Expenses
Closing Balance
$6,382.58
$158.70
$495.00
$6,046.28
NAB iSaver Account
This account was closed on the 29th November and transferred into
the General Cheque Ac-
NAB Term Deposit
Opening
Interest Paid
Balance Rolled Over
Matures on November May 29th 2015
$14,040.36
$222.96
$14,263.32
$14,263.32
Moved by Kathy Small, 2nd by Andrew Denyer. Carried.
EDITOR – Sam spoke and announced that Rebecca Clear will take over the position as
magazine editor. Steve Lagerroth will assist.
Dennis – thanked everyone during his time as Editor, thanks to Rebecca and also to Keith
Jeffery who offered to be Editor as well.
4WD Skills & Safety – Andy Gierz – Next day 14 & 15th March
WEBMASTER – Emma - Nil
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER – Chris – nil to report
CLUB MERCHANDISE – Garry – asked Maria to tell members of special 40th anniversary
Tshirt; stubby coolers that he will make.
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TRIP REPORTS – Maria Becroft
Mt Spurgeon 8th February - Malcolm
Chainsaw course 7 & 8th February – Matt will be coordinator for future courses
Magical Mystery Tour – 15th February - Andy
UPCOMING TRIPS –
Induction Day 8th March
Skills & Safety – 14 & 15 March
Natural Bridge – 22 March
Cobold Gorge – Easter
Richmond – Easter
Mt Garnet area – Easter
Mt Mulligan – 18 & 19 April
Cape Flattery – ANZAC Day weekend
GENERAL BUSINESS
Best wishes to Vince who is having an operation this week
AGM office bearers – positions will be available
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS – Riley conducted the fines.
RAFFLE – Mirella Berryman and Larry Davy conducted the raffles.
Sam declared the meeting closed at 20.25pm.
Debbie Gierz
Secretary
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Minutes of Management Meeting
Held on Wednesday 18 March 2015 at Andy & Debbie Gierz’s house,
6 Araminta Street, Bentley Park.
In the absence of the President, Sam Zappala chaired the meeting.
Meeting commenced at 18.58 pm.
Present – Malcolm Bailey, Barry Short, Debbie Gierz, Sam Zappala, Maria Becroft,
Rosemarie Mack, Emma Baker, Andy Gierz, Rebecca Clear, Chris Cameron
Apologies - Rigo van Meer, Kathy Small, Matthew Small, Vince Musumeci
Minutes of Previous Meeting – Moved by Chris Cameron, 2nd by Malcolm Bailey. Carried
Business Arising from Previous Meeting – Nil
Ratification of new members – Nil
General Business Sam – Mt Mulligan organisation – council, food, trip leader, trailer
Suncity Motors sausage sizzle – general discussion but declined offer, send email, and
information for advertisement in magazine
Malcolm – Nil
Maria – Nil
Emma – update club pack in a second section; put old mags on website – get Rebecca to do
Rebecca – new editor, new ideas for magazine
Debbie – 40th anniversary celebrations – suggestion from John Guthrie to invite previous
members, ?cake and dinner at Yacht club
Rosemarie – Nil
Andy – last Skills & Safety cancelled due to weather
Chris – Kirrama range road trip – road in good condition; CCC no news
Barry – Nil
Next meeting will be held at on Wednesday 15th April at Malcolm & Mo Bailey’s house,
139 Kamerunga Road, Freshwater.
Meeting closed at 19.43pm
Debbie Gierz
Secretary
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Vehicle Familiarisation and Driving Tips
Compiled by Andy Gierz from the experience of 4WDers all over Australia.
MUD DRIVING—How many different kinds of
muddy tracks are there? In general for our region
there are four types:
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Greasy surface
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Greasy inclines and descents
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Bog holes
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Bottomless mud.
Driving on muddy tracks, begs the question, do I
really need to be here?
Unless there is a dire need to drive on muddy
tracks, look for an alternative. Apart from the
damage that vehicles do to the wet tracks, mud
has the ability to penetrate many moving parts of a
vehicles drive train and brake assembles, causing
premature wear or damage (mining vehicles being
the classic example).
If you do need to traverse muddy tracks the best
approach is apply 1st law of 4wding (i.e. to stop,
get out and have a look). Secondly, drive on the
mud the same way you would walk on it.
Should you need to walk gingerly because you’ll
fall over, then drive the same way, gingerly. Should
you need to run through the mud because you’ll
get stuck, then you’ll need to use momentum to negotiate that obstacle.
Driving
up
slippery
inclines
requires
momentum while avoiding wheel spin. It is best
to approach the bottom of the incline in 2nd low with
some speed and as you ascend the slope start
backing of the throttle, so as you crest the slope
the vehicle engine rpm’s are just above idle (this
approach can be used on other slopes that
have loose surfaces or have poor traction).
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Driving down slippery descents especially in an automatic
can be difficult, as using your brakes can cause wheel
lockup and loss of steering control.
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Apply 1 law of 4wding. Select the lowest first gear then
start your descent as slow as possible, if you start losing
directional control apply a small amount of throttle to regain
steering control, it can get very exciting as you get to the
bottom of the hill.
Always apply the
1st law of 4WDing:
Stop, get out
and have a look
Bog holes must be treated with respect, apply 1st law of 4wding. Check holes for depth,
high points, rocks, tree branches and obstacles that can cause the vehicle to be stranded or
can cause damage to your vehicle. There is a high chance of getting stranded in the bog
hole, so having a recovery plan in place is essential. If you feel you are unable to recover
yourself don’t proceed, look for an alternative route.
Bottomless mud, if you don’t have a winch and a good anchor point don’t proceed.
Lowering tyre pressures can significantly improve a vehicles ability to traverse muddy tracks,
Try lowering tyre pressures by 20% to 50% off highway pressures. Remember to lower your
speed accordingly, avoid sharp turning manoeuvres as the mud can cause the tyre to
unseat from the rim causing a flat tyre.
Other hints
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Keep to existing wheel ruts unless
they become too deep, reverse back
out before becoming stranded.
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Travel at a constant speed, applying
throttle control, avoid wheel spinning.
•
When losing traction, try turning the
steering wheel quarter turn left to right
to assist with traction.
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Sometimes use of a high range gear
is suitable.
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If the gentle approach doesn’t work
try a different gear, or vary engine
revs to find the best traction.
•
Snow chains or mud chains driven
with care, can turn the slipperiest
tracks into a Sunday drive with less
damage to the track. Driven without
care can cause significant track
damage.
Stuck in the mud at Yourka, July 2014
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Woodleigh Station—Australia Day Long Weekend
Mo & Malcolm Bailey, 24-26 January 2015
A later than intended start meant a quick call to Maria that we would meet up in Ravenshoe
as we were twenty minutes behind as we passed the ‘Golden Gates’ rendezvous. Thinking
that this would probably mean we would be too late for smoko by the time we caught up with
everyone we were puzzled that we couldn’t make contact over the UHF and there was no
group waiting impatiently for us at Ravenshoe. Somehow we had recouped our lost time and
we were the ones waiting but delighted that we had a few minutes to exercise the dog – the
first time we had taken him camping.
Despite a mix up with camping spots
with someone already in the area
intended for our group we ended up
with what turned out to be a far more
secluded spot and set up camp.
Access to the Millstream was a little
muddy but the water was fine for
swimming
and
kayaking/canoeing.
Rowena and Will had to take extra care
with Eva since they had left all kiddies
flotation devices at home but a noodle
provided an answer and J’Leigh
(neighbour’s daughter) was quite at
home in the water.
Maria, Rowena, Will and girls went for a
drive on Sunday along the Lappa road
and were delighted to find some mud to
prove they had been somewhere rather
than just in the Mt Garnet pub. Narelle,
Tony and ourselves relaxed in the river.
We also canoed up past the other camp
sites and down to the nearby mine with
Captain Canine on board checking
every move.
Happy Hour (perhaps it should have
been written into the revamped by-laws
as an obligatory feature of all camping
trips) became the venue for My Camp
Rules with Tony serving up spicy spring
rolls the first night and Will attempting a
knockout the next night with his spicy
chicken pieces. Needless to say while
they competed the rest of us benefited.
Pot luck breaky - a crowd pleaser!
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We had been told that the station has a large number of goats which wander the station under
the protection of two Maremma dogs which relate more to animals than people. The goats and
dogs were unlikely to pass through the camp but should the dogs spot our domesticated dog
they could become aggressive. As it happened the goats and dogs passed the camp several
times but all without incident.
Both nights we had rain but only after pleasant evenings around the multi-coloured camp fire,
courtesy of a special concoction Will had brought along – definitely worth getting some for
both young and old ones to enjoy. The toasted marshmallows later on were yummy and
contrary to various expectations from those who had (supposedly) witnessed marshmallow
conflagrations in the past from the same culinary whiz, not a single one was lost or burnt to a
cinder.
The Monday was not only Australia Day but Maria’s birthday and so we had a pot-luck bring
and share breakfast – worthy of any of the plush hotels. Much to everyone’s relief, the fine
weather allowed us all to dry out the canvas before we packed up early afternoon. All in all, a
great weekend. Thanks, Maria for organising it at short notice.
PS The dog gained his camping and canoeing badges but totally failed his enthusiasm-forwater test.
‘Another feather in Maria’s cap’
as the breakfast was in honour of her birthday
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Andy’s Mystery
Tour
Great wheel articulation—lousy wheel placement!
Mo & Malcolm Bailey,
15 February 2015
Changing a wheel in uneven terrain is not always easy!
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Lappa Junction
Linda Smith, 8 March 2015
What a great time we had after meeting at Simms Sawmill. 7 cars left to tackle the Gillies
Range then up to Malanda where we stopped to take in the McHugh lookout. There were 4
Japanese students, all boys, being told what the different mountains were. So we listened
to their host and found his knowledge of the area very interesting.
Went to Ravenshoe for a toilet break
and saw the wind turbines all turning
nicely except one - it looked like a
plane. Left Ravenshoe turned right
and went past someone’s pride and
joy - an old purple and green home.
Lots of comments about that one. On
and past Millstream - always looks
great that creek. Went past Archer
Creek, the markets were on. Over
the new bridge at Innot Hot Springs.
Cuppa at Mount Garnet then off to
the Lappa Junction Road which is an
old railway line. Awesome scenery.
Stopped to lock hubs.
Spectacular scenery from McHugh Lookout,
Another successful induction day with Members and Visitors
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Lappa Junction Railway Station
Along the track some people had dumped cars so Maria
took some pics. She picked up a jaw bone which we all
talked and joked about but the old story, “what’s said on
trip, stays on trip”. Hahaha. Turned onto Lappa Road.
The drive went well saw this beautiful rock arch - it was
perfect shape, all hand done. We were all amazed.
Another thing was the stone wall - in such great shape
after all these years. All done by hand it’s amazing. We
stopped for lunch down by the river side. The inductions
were done by Maria who got down on all fours which
was a site to behold.
Off to Lappa Junction pub and railway station which
have been tidied up and look great. It makes it more
interesting to look at. The pub had no beer so we said
our goodbyes and went on home. But some of us had
ice cream at the Emerald Creek Ice Creamery. Wow,
did that go down well.
Thanks for a great day to Leanne, Tony, Samantha,
Michael, Linda and Michael, Graeme, Allan, Charmaine,
Linda and Pete. A great big thanks to Maria who just
made our day that much more enjoyable.
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Trip Leader Notes
Maria Becroft
Thanks Linda, it was an
awesome day out. Easy drive
but interesting for its scenic and
historic values. Quite a lot of
work has been done on that
road—no longer a track!
Was the first visit to the
Emerald Creek Ice Creamery.
Wow, they have a delicious
selection. Won’t be my last visit!
Fun day out with lovely people.
Thanks Michael for the induction
assistance!
Members
Notice
Board
For Sale
Wanted
We have been looking for a hard floor
camper trailer. ABC Trailer, Edmonton
have the MAXXY IV which we like, as we
need 2 bed's. Unfortunately our X-Trail is
too weak to pull it. Therefore we are
looking for a second hand 4x4 upgrade.
As I have not much experience, I’d like to
ask our members for advice. Make or
model and age is not important. Has to be
reliable, relatively low km and full service
record. Do you know a private seller or
can you recommend a dealer? Is there
another camper trailer seller in Cairns
area? We looked at JACO but does not
sell what we want. Or private seller but
needs to be hard floor with sitting area
which can be made to a second bed.
4wd Outback Storage Box $100 - to fit with
Outback (4WD Interiors) drawer system.
Purchased to fit Landcruiser 100 Series but will fit
80 Series and Patrols with Outback drawer
system. See website for more information:
http://www.4wdinteriors.com/side_storage.html.
Contact Mo & Malcolm Bailey on 4055 1268 or
0428 551 139.
Thanks for your help.
Hanspeter Brenn
For Sale
mobile: 0415075111, home: 40556348 or
email: hpbrenn@gmail.com
Nissan Patrol Springs $80 - off a 2010 Nissan
Patrol GU Wagon. Have upgraded suspension so
genuine springs no longer needed. Price for all 4
springs. Ideal for your spare parts kit.
Contact Rebecca Clear on 0418 656 877.
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Message from Sue & Colin Fabish
15 March 2015
Well we have settled into a great lifestyle. Colin
is involved with the Rural Fire Service, playing
Cricket for the first time in his life and helping
out with the Dalgety Show Society. I have also
joined up with the Show Society, Garden Club,
Walking Group of ladies and Social Tennis
which had the finals last night – great way to
meet some of the locals.
Over the Christmas period we were VERY busy in the camping/caravan section but that
has quietened down and the cabins are starting to get busy – this is great but it means
more cleaning!! In fact we actually tripled the population of Dalgety over the Christmas
break – great to see.
We have been averaging about 15mls of rain per week for the last couple of months so the
garden and lawns are looking great. The vegie garden is growing. For my birthday Colin
bought the materials to build a large above ground veggie garden. This means I should be
able to have veggies all year round – I will be able to cover it in the winter to save it from
the frosts!
Maintenance is ongoing – have spent about $30,000 already and more to go – the park
has been let go so we are needing to bring it back up to a certain standard. All visitors are
liking what we are doing and we are getting HEAPS of return visitors and lots of word of
mouth references – so this makes us feel we are doing the right things.
There is heaps to do if using us as a base – good place to spend at least 5 days. More
visitors welcome!!!! Check us out on www.snowyriverholidaypark.com.au / wikicamps /
Tripadvisor.
Snowy River
Pet friendly cabins
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Cairns 4WD Club - Trips Information
Maria Becroft, Trips Coordinator
Phone Trip Leader Wednesday or Thursday Before Your Trip!
Unless otherwise stated, Club trips depart from either Simms Sawmill or Caravonica,
meeting at 7.30am for an 8.00am departure.
Simms Sawmill—is located at 101 Riverstone Road, Gordonvale. It is on the road to the
Gillies Range. We meet somewhere along there between the lights and the roundabout.
Caravonica—refers to the area outside Caravonica State School, located on the Western
Arterial Road, Caravonica, near Tjapukai Cultural Park.
Caravonica
State School
Simms Sawmill
Trip Sheets—It is important to be at the meeting point at 7.30am to fill in the trip sheet which
also includes filling in your next of kin details (in case of emergencies), so please have this
information with you. It is a legal requirement that all persons over 16 years of age sign the
trip sheet. If you are a couple we need both names and both signatures on the trip sheet.
Visitors—It is a great idea if visitors can look at the Club Pack on the website
(www.cairns4wdclub.org.au) and check out the trip grading details, convoy procedures,
minimum recovery gear and camping equipment requirements.
UHF Radio—The Club uses channel 10. If Channel 10 is busy, the Trip Leader will give you
another channel when required. Please let the trip leader know if you do not have a UHF
radio.
Day Trips—bring a camping chair, water to drink and lunch with you. It is not always possible
to buy food or drinks on the day.
Camping Trips—bring all your camping gear and a porta loo. We always have a happy hour
so bring some snack food to share for this. Happy hour usually happens between 4-5pm.
Afterwards, we all head back to our own tents/camper trailers to have our own dinners.
Enjoy!
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Upcoming Trips
Details correct at time of printing—check Cairns 4WD Club website for further details.
Event/Date Cobbold Gorge, 3-6 April 2015 (Easter Weekend)
Contact
Maria Becroft, Mob 0419 762 103
Meet/Time
Simms Sawmill, Gordonvale, at 7.30am
Depart
8.00am (Note: it’s a 6 hour drive from Cairns)
Rating
2
Vehicle #
8
Comments
Places limited. Camping fees apply— Adults $13/night; Kids
(5-15years) $6.50/night; or Family (2 Adults & 2 Kids) $38/
night. Prices are for non-power sites. Power sites are also
available, but trying to arrange a group area. Dogs Ok.
Optional Gorge Tour departs at 10am or 1.30pm—Adult
$82; Kids $40 or Family $205. Pot luck dinner Easter Sunday.
Cairns 4WD
Club Trips
Information regarding
trip destinations is
exclusively for
members and
visitors attending
club trips. Prior
permission to
traverse tracks is
obtained from the
appropriate source
only for the Cairns
4WD Club on the
pre-arranged date.
This information is
not for private use of
members or the
general public.
Always contact
the trip leader
the Wednesday
or Thursday
before your trip
to confirm your
participation.
Event/Date Cardwell Station, 3-6 April 2015 (Easter Weekend)
Contact
Tony Baker, Mob 0417 763 598
Meet/Time
Platypus Park, Atherton, at 9am
Depart
9.30am
Rating
2
Vehicle #
8
Comments
Dogs ok. Camper trailers ok. Bring porta loos.
Event/Date Richmond 3-11 April 2015 (Easter Weekend)
Contact
Debbie or Andy Gierz, Mob 0427 628 895
Meet/Time
Gordonvale, at 7.30am
Depart
8.00am
Rating
1-2
Vehicle #
All welcome
Comments
You don’t need to do the whole week—stay however long suits
you. Camping at Richmond Van Park—camping fees apply. No
dogs. There are amenities in the van park, however you might
like to bring a porta loo for the trip there and back.
Event/Date Free Accredited Chainsaw Course, 11-12 April 2015
Contact
Matt Small, Mob 0400 280 029
Meet/Time
Mareeba at 7.30am
Depart
8.00am (i.e. time course starts in Mareeba)
Rating
1 (Members Only)
Vehicle #
8
Comments
Wear long sleeve pants, shirts, hat, sunscreen, work boots etc.
All gear including chainsaw, PPE etc and smoko provided.
May be possible to do course for free, if not eligible for funding.
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Event/Date Mt Mulligan & Thornborough Working Bee, 18-19 April 2015
Contact
Trip Leader TBA / Maria Becroft, Mob 0419 762 103
Meet/Time
Caravonica at 7.30am
Depart
8.00am
Rating
2
Vehicle #
All Welcome
Comments
Annual clean-up of Mt Mulligan and Thornborough cemeteries.
Bring rakes, old tarps, whipper snippers, gloves, long sleeves,
hats, sunscreen, water bottles etc. Camping at Thornborough
so porta loos needed.
Event/Date Cape Flattery, 24-26 April (Anzac Day Weekend)
Contact
Maria Becroft, Mob 0419 762 103
Meet/Time
Caravonica at 7.30am
Depart
8.00am
Rating
2
Vehicle #
8
Comments
Friday 24 April is not a public holiday, but great if you can
get the time off work. Vehicle height restrictions apply for this
trip - actual measurements of tunnel to Connie Beach is 2.4m
x 2.4m. Camp may be changed with a fun run to Connie Beach
(TBA - due to depth of creek crossings).
Event/Date Stannery Hills, 2-3 May, 2015
Contact
Barry Short Ph 4055 2122 / 0419 754 083
Meet/Time
Caravonica at 7.30am
Depart
8.00am
Rating
2
Vehicle #
8
Comments
Weekend offers tracks for members and visitors - something
for everyone. Camper trailers ok. Dogs ok. Bring porta loos.
Event/Date Karma Water, 6-8 June 2015 (Queens Bday Weekend)
Contact
Barry Short Ph 4055 2122 / 0419 754 083
Meet/Time
Caravonica at 7.30am
Depart
8.00am
Rating
2
Vehicle #
8
Comments
Lovely venue for a social getaway on long weekend. Camping
fees apply. Camper trailers ok. Dogs ok. Bring porta loos.
Event/Date Brooklyn Working Bee #1, 21-22 June 2015
Contact
Maria Becroft, Mob 0419 762 103
Meet/Time
Caravonica at 7.00am
Depart
7.30am
Rating
2
Vehicle #
8
Comments
Bring gloves, wire cutters, work clothes and the usual camping
gear. Club provides BBQ dinner for this.
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Upcoming 40th Birthday Celebrations
The Cairns 4WD Club will be celebrating its 40th birthday in July
2015. If you have any old editions of the newsletter and/or any old
photos from earlier club trips, please email them to the Editor or post
them on the Cairns 4WD Club Facebook page so that we can share
the memories with everyone.
Did you know that early newsletters were done on a Roneo
Machine. It often took up to six members, two nights to produce.
Here’s a peak at what was
reported in the 13 March 1990
edition of the Club Newsletter.
The full edition will be uploaded
to our website for your viewing.
Many thanks to John Guthrie
for sharing this little beauty!
Roneo Machine
Where the Club went in March 1990 Natural Bridge, Dora Gorge, Tinaroo Mine
Road and Rocky Bluff
What was reported in ‘The Exhaust’ (by
the Phantom Fart) - “On a Saturday night
after dark, one female member was having
a glorious bush shower when someone
decided to shift his truck! On went the
spotties and also a flash in the dark. Won’t
mention any names, but not much glamour
and plenty of glitter!!”
Cape York Fever - March was the time of
year some club members were frantically
trying to organize that “Big Trip” to the
Cape. Club members share a few points
from their previous trips to the top.
Cairns 4WD Club Newsletter , 13 March 1990
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2014-2015 Cairns 4WD Club
Committee Contacts/Office Bearers
President:
Environmental Officer:
Rigo Van Meer
4054 2270 / 0417 194 477
president@cairns4wdclub.org
Chris Cameron
4036 1792 / 0403 814 311
Membership Officer:
Vice President:
Matthew Small
4058 2390 / 0400 280 029
membership@cairns4wdclub.org
Sam Zappala
0438 541 932
vicepresident@cairns4wdclub.org
Skills and Safety Coordinator:
Andy Gierz
4045 5255 / 0427 628 895
dau@cairns4wdclub.org
Treasurer:
Kathy Small
4058 2390 / 0418 851 100
treasurer@cairns4wdclub.org
Skills and Safety Trainers/Assessors:
Secretary:
Barry Short
4055 2122 / 0419 754 083
Debbie Gierz
4045 5255 / 0439 103 263
secretary@cairns4wdclub.org
Cameron Robinson 4033 5689 / 0421 978 488
Doc Elliot
0438 889 787
Management Committee:
John Guthrie
4054 1428 / 0407 645 005
Andy Gierz
4045 5255 / 0427 628 895
Larry Davy
4045 5369 / 0439 660 650
Barry Short
4055 2122 / 0419 754 083
Malcolm Bailey
4055 1268 / 0428 551 139
Chris Cameron
4036 1792 / 0403 814 311
Maria Becroft
0419 762 103
Colin Fabish
4056 5533 / 0429 984 828
Michael Moore
4055 4003 / 0431 694 055
Malcolm Bailey
4055 1268 / 0428 551 139
Sam Zapala
0438 541 932
Larry Davy
4045 5369 / 0439 660 650
Tony Baker
4092 3578 / 0417 763 598
Rosemarie Mack
4055 4091
Vince Musumeci
4054 2132 / 0439 700 756
Vince Musumeci
4054 2132 / 0439 700 756
Warren Pointing
4034 1679 / 0417 004 937
Assistant Trainers:
Trips Coordinator:
Position Vacant
Maria Becroft
0419 762 103
trips@cairns4wdclub.org
Editor:
Rebecca Clear
0418 656 877
rclear1@bigpond.com
Trips Committee:
Andy Gierz
4045 5255 / 0427 628 895
Chris Cameron
4036 1792 / 0403 814 311
Assistant Editor:
Malcolm Bailey
4055 1268 / 0428 551 139
Position Vacant
Riley Munro
4054 5047 / 0400 324 489
Webmaster:
Rowena Quinlan
4036 4526
Sam Zapala
0438 541 932
Emma Baker
0400 794 868
webmaster@cairns4wdclub.org.au
Steve Lagerroth
0416 042 804
Sergeant-At-Arms:
Vince Musumeci
4054 2132 / 0439 700 756
Riley Munro
Raffles Officer:
Club Property Officer:
Rosemary Mack
4055 4091
Publicity Officer:
Tony Baker
4054 5047 / 0400 324 489
4092 3578 / 0417
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Mirella Berryman
4065 2247 / 0427 652 247
Wendy Davy
4045 / 5369 / 0439 660 650
Accountant:
Phillips Accountants
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Cairns 4WD Club Calendar
APRIL 2015
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
2
3 Good Friday
General Meeting
(all welcome)
6 Easter Monday 7
Trip #1 cont’d
Trip #2 cont’d
Trip #3 cont’d
13
20
8
9
10
Sat
Sun
4 Easter
5 Easter
Trip #1—Cobold Gorge
Trip #2—Cardwell Station
Trip #3—Richmond
11
12
Chainsaw Course
14
21
15
Management
Meeting
16
22
23
17
18
19
Mt Mulligan & Thornborough
Working Bee
24
25 Anzac Day
26
Cape Flattery
27
28
29
30
Traction Action
Contributions Due
MAY 2015
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
Sun
3
Stannery Hills
4
5
6
7
General Meeting
(all welcome)
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
27
28
Traction Action
Contributions Due
29
30
31
Fri
Sat
Sun
Management
Meeting
25
26
JUNE 2015
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
1
2
3
4
General Meeting
(all welcome)
5
6
8 Queens Bday
9
10
11
12
13
16
17
Management
Meeting
18
19
20
7
Karma Waters
14
Karma Waters
15
22
23
29
30
21
Brooklyn Working Bee #1
24
25
Traction Action
Contributions Due
26
28
27
28