Issue 10 December 2012 Introducing George Royter’s Australia Critical Injector Pressures with Berrima Deisel Canning Stock Route Part 1 Moreton Island Marine Debris Cleanup
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Transcript of Offroading Online Magazine
Issue 10
December 2012
I nt r o d u c i n g G e o r g e R o y t e r rsquos Au s t r a l i a
C r i t i c a l I n j e c t o r P r e s s u r e sw i t h B e r r i m a D e i s e l
CanningStock Route
Part 1
M o r e t o n I s l a n d M a r i n e D e b r i s C l e a n u p
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A word from the editor
Offroading Online Magazine wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
A BIG THANK YOU to all our readers and contributors as well as all those that work behind the scenes to get the magazine published
Geordie continues to find time to keep the Facebook page turning over and Tony from the Loveday Adventure Park is also a great help
To our regular contributors Berrima Diesel Voyager 4x4 Adventures P7 Offroad and the Cast Iron Boys another BIG THANK YOU
2012 was a year of growth for the magazine and we are now able to offer businesses a real alternative to advertise at a very affordable cost
An interesting statistic is that approximately 30 of our readers access the magazine via a mobile devise We will continue to research and explore the best options to present these readers with a worthwhile experience The format of the magazine is always under review as we look at the best ways to present the magazine in this ever changing technology
See you on the trackCheers Danny
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In this issue
George Royterrsquos Australia - Page 11
Rally Australia Update - Page 18
The Ride - Page 22
Canning Stock Route - Page 26
AORC Update - Page 46
Moreton Island Marine Debris Cleanup - Page 52
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OffROADInG OnlIne
editorDanny Hanrahan
ContributorsGeordie WrightSue CallowJasmine Brown The Cast Iron Boys P7 Offroad amp P7 Comms DPChip Voyager 4x4 Adventures
Website editorDanny HanrahanGeordie Wright
facebook editorGeordie Wright Tony Whateley
Offroading OnlineNo part of this magazine may be copied broadcast or reproduced in any man-ner on any medium without the written consent of the copyright owner
Offroading Online
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Regular FeaturesA Word from the editor - Page 5
Berrima Diesel - Page 14
Voyager 4x4 Adventures - Page 26
P7 Offroad - Page 52
Cast Iron Boys - Page 62
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Offroading Online Magazine is excited to introduce George Royterrsquos Australia to our readers
Throughout 2013 we will be presenting a number of Georgersquos videos and look forward to a great partnership George has plans to compile a number of videos and begin marketing during 2013
George is a mini-documentary filmmaker for online media and DVD distribution
ldquoMy quest is to video the beautiful scenery towns and places of Australia and to capture not only the scenes but the natural atmospheric sounds of the location at that moment in timerdquo
ldquoI compose an ambient background soundtrack to convey the feeling of the scenerdquo
ldquoOutback Christmasrsquo is a collage of video images I have taken through 201112 of the far north of South Australiardquo
ldquoI have created the Ambient Music Soundscape arrangement of lsquoSilent Nightrsquo utilizing a variety of synthesiz-ers to convey the feeling of the remote beauty of this area of Australiardquo
ldquoThank you all on for viewing my video creationsrdquo
Merry Christmas
George Royterrsquos
Australia
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Diesel really is oily It certainly doesnrsquot burn like
Hollywood would portray it when a truck loaded
with Diesel Fuel explodes like an atomic bomb Well
the Diesel Liquid Fuel wouldnrsquot blow up like that
BUT if it was broken down into a vapour it would
Remember Petrol appears highly explosive but it
really is the vapour that catches on fire well ahead of
the liquid So how then does Diesel Fuel contain so
much energy In fact it has so much energy stored in
it that a modern day small 3 Litre Diesel engine can
have much more Torque than a 65 Litre V8 Petrol
Well itrsquos possible all due to Injector pressure and
design From a design and spray pattern point of view
the Diesel injector has the job of spraying the fuel
proportionally around the combustion chamber for
an even burn Thatrsquos an easy one Pressure is where
it all starts to become a little more complex Many
people get mixed up when it comes to Injector open-
ing pressure and Injector line pressure Most petrol
engine injectors open at around 50 PSI whilst a mod-
ern day Diesel injector opens at pressures above 2000
PSI on average Common Rail Diesel ldquoFuel linerdquo
pressures climb rapidly to above 20000 PSI BUT
remember this is the ldquoFuel line supply pressurerdquo NOT
the injector opening pressurehellipCommon Rail injec-
tors still have springs inside and effectively open at
the ldquousualrdquo injector pressures It is just the high supply
pressure of Common Rail that blasts the fuel through
a Common Rail injector for even more atomisation
again At any of these high pressures the Diesel Fuel
is broken down to very tiny droplets which brings the
Fuel particle closer to that volatile vapour which is
great for burning Now you can see how Diesel gets
its power
These pressures are set with the injector pump and
injector matching in design This is why lsquomodifyingrsquo
or lsquoraisingrsquo injector pressure above specifications on a
older Diesel with a Fuel injection pump is not always
a good thing To lsquode-bunkrsquo this theory of lsquowind the
Injector opening pressures up and shersquoll get more
powerrsquo we did some testing on our old Nissan GQ
Patrol with the trusty 42 Diesel
First run was with Injector pressures at a standard
1600 PSI No smoke and power was normal
Second Run was with Injector pressures lowered to
800 PSI Very smokey and possibly 1 or 2 HP more
power on average Reason The lower pressures meant
that the injector was not spraying well opening
earlier and closing later and letting in more fuel gen-
erally Too much fuel meant smoke and maybe a tiny
increase in power offset by all that excess fuel
Third Run with Injector pressures were raised to
2400 PSI No smoke and a lot less power Reason
The higher injector pressure was spraying well but
opened later and closed earlier lowering the overall
fuel volume Less Fuel means less power
In the end it was clear that injector pressures must
be kept to within a manufacturerrsquos specification to get
the best overall power and efficiency
Fuel supply pressures and the effects of changing
them we will chat about next time
Words by Andrew Leimroth
Critical Injector Pressures
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP TO BOOST RALLY AUSTRALIA EXCITEMENT
SPECTACULAR off road competition cars in a round of their national championship will boost the excitement for spectators at Rally Australia on the New South Wales Coffs Coast next September
The Australian Off Road Championship will be a new feature of the support program for Rally Australia which will host round 10 of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) as its headline event
on 12-15 September
Its addition is part of a plan by organisers to increase the range of attractions and facilities at theRally Australia festival adding to the excitement and value for ticket holders
While cars in the WRC and Australian Rally Championship - which also will run at RallyAustralia ndash contest relatively short stages on closed shire and forestry roads the off-roaders will tackle
longer stages over rougher bush terrain
Specially-built buggies SUVs and utes are among the most impressively-engineered machines in mot-orsport boasting big horsepower to drive them across rugged and muddy tracks at up to
200 kmh and long suspension travel to handle spectacular jumps and other obstacles
Drivers and navigators will need endurance as well as skill to complete an event of more than300 kms over two or three days at Rally Australia
While the main action is expected to be to the south of Coffs Harbour near one of the sportrsquos tra-ditional bases around Kempsey off road competitors also will tackle the nightly Super Special Stage
alongside the WRC and ARC rally cars and share their Service Park facilities
Chairman of the AORCrsquos commercial entity ORRInc Edwin Vandenberg said the event would showcase the extreme nature of the vehicles and their capabilities to an audience across Australia
and internationally
Marilyn Emmins Chair of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sportrsquos Australian Off RoadCommission welcomed the innovative link-up of rallying and off-roading
ldquoThis will be a great experience for off road teams and wersquore delighted to be joining with RallyAustraliardquo she said
Rally Australia Chairman Ben Rainsford said the off road event would add an exciting new attraction to the September weekend
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ldquoSpectators will certainly get their thrills with the Australian Off Road Championship These cars are true crowd-pleasers - they run fast fly high and sound loudrdquo he said
ldquoIt will showcase the sport to a new audience of spectators and television viewers and will be a terrific opportunity for crews who want to compete in the company of the worldrsquos best
ldquoAs well the crews families and supporters who follow the Off Road Championship will add signifi-cantly to the local economic benefit generated by more than a week of activity around Rally Australiardquo
Mr Rainsford said the off road round was the first of many additions and refinements organisers expected to announce over the coming months aimed at making Rally Australia one of the countryrsquos
greatest annual motorsport events
About Rally Australia
Rally Australia on 12-15 September 2013 will be the 22nd WRC event in Australia and the third since it moved to New South Wales from Western Australia The 2011 rally attracted more than
13000 visitors to the Coffs Coast generating more than 64000 bed nights and a net economicimpact of more than $12 million for the region according to Destination NSW The shire and forestry
roads of the Coffs Harbour Nambucca Bellingen and Clarence Valley localgovernment areas provide a true challenge for the WRC drivers against a magnificent backdrop of sub-
tropical coastal and hinterland scenery
About the FIA World Rally Championship
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is widely regarded as the worldrsquos most challenging motorsport championship Rounds in 13 countries pit drivers in highly-modified versions of popular pro-duction cars over a series of timed ldquospecial stagesrdquo on surfaces varying from gravel and asphalt to snow and ice Started in 1973 the WRC over the years has been a battleground for makes including Toyota Subaru Ford Citroen Fiat Audi Mitsubishi Mini and Peugeot Volkswagen and Hyundai are poised to join the series which attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators in some countries and a huge global television audience The WRC is regulated and controlled by the Federation Internationale de lrsquoAutomobile (FIA)
the governing body for motorsport worldwide
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Strap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quadStrap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quad bikes and embark on the ride of their lives This documentary charts their 5000km adventure across the outback as they visit the crash sites where their
lives changed forever Three men are paraplegics and one a quadriplegic making this no ordinary road movie Their encounters with mud deserts floods and exhaustion test their resilience and endurance to breaking
point Fuelled by bold humour and disarming honesty The Ride is a wild traverse across the terrain of the human
spirit as four men make peace with the tragedy of their past
Coming to a town near youCheck out the Facebook page for details
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Imagine being sixteen and you canrsquot even pick up a can of cokeAfter an accident changes everything how do you rebuildyour life
The Ride is an observational adventure film set in the picturesqueexpanse of outback Australia It documents a journey both literaland emotional as four men swap their wheelchairs for quad bikesand return to the crash sites where tragedy struck It isa heartfelt story of resilience laughter and survival as they striveto accept the reality of a life interrupted
50-year-old Jim is gregarious and jovial But behind his exuberantpersonality lies a determination to confront his past and as he putsit lsquoput the whole thing to bedrsquo
41-year-old Anton a curious bohemian type is on his lsquolast hurrahrsquoHalfway through the trip Anton will marry his fianceacute pregnant withtwins His nomadic life of adventure is about to change paceBest mates Terry 44 and Craig 45 met 29 years ago in hospitalLike lsquothe odd couplersquo Craig is regal dignified and introspective whilstTerry is witty and vivacious
As the only quadriplegic in the group Craig has about 8 workingmuscles in his entire body An ex-motorcross rider for Craig this isall about the ride pushing himself out of his comfort zone and feelingthe freedom of his youth Compared to wheelchairs Quad bikes arelike agile racing cars and after years of confinement itrsquos time to feelthe wind in his hair again
As the men hurtle across the outback the endless banter oneup-man-ship and camaraderie reveals a hilarious insight into thesubculture of disability Delving into the most private parts of theirlives the men speak candidly about sex marriage and catheters
At each of their crash sites we witness an intense vulnerability asthey face the demons of their past We explore the moment theyknew they would never walk again what they lost and how theygot from the most tragic point of their lives to where they are today
In the final act torrential rains flood the Simpson Desert and lakesappear where there hasnrsquot been water for 30 years To reach the finalcrash site the men must make an all night dash to Birdsville acrossthe flooded Simpson desert In a race against time they face astruggle that can only be won with sheer will and painful endurance
With bold and unpredictable humour the men take us on a fast andfurious 5000km ride Delving into their darkest days they share aninspirational story about the capacity of the human spirit to makepeace with the tragedy of the past
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Canning Stock Routewith the boys fromVoyager 4x4 Adventures
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
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Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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A word from the editor
Offroading Online Magazine wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
A BIG THANK YOU to all our readers and contributors as well as all those that work behind the scenes to get the magazine published
Geordie continues to find time to keep the Facebook page turning over and Tony from the Loveday Adventure Park is also a great help
To our regular contributors Berrima Diesel Voyager 4x4 Adventures P7 Offroad and the Cast Iron Boys another BIG THANK YOU
2012 was a year of growth for the magazine and we are now able to offer businesses a real alternative to advertise at a very affordable cost
An interesting statistic is that approximately 30 of our readers access the magazine via a mobile devise We will continue to research and explore the best options to present these readers with a worthwhile experience The format of the magazine is always under review as we look at the best ways to present the magazine in this ever changing technology
See you on the trackCheers Danny
wwwharvestthesuncomau Denis OrsquoDea 0404839137
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In this issue
George Royterrsquos Australia - Page 11
Rally Australia Update - Page 18
The Ride - Page 22
Canning Stock Route - Page 26
AORC Update - Page 46
Moreton Island Marine Debris Cleanup - Page 52
wwwharvestthesuncomau Denis OrsquoDea 0404839137
OffROADInG OnlIne
editorDanny Hanrahan
ContributorsGeordie WrightSue CallowJasmine Brown The Cast Iron Boys P7 Offroad amp P7 Comms DPChip Voyager 4x4 Adventures
Website editorDanny HanrahanGeordie Wright
facebook editorGeordie Wright Tony Whateley
Offroading OnlineNo part of this magazine may be copied broadcast or reproduced in any man-ner on any medium without the written consent of the copyright owner
Offroading Online
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Regular FeaturesA Word from the editor - Page 5
Berrima Diesel - Page 14
Voyager 4x4 Adventures - Page 26
P7 Offroad - Page 52
Cast Iron Boys - Page 62
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Cuissential SlickBoil is a cool collapsible silicone tea kettle thus elimi-nating the need for large space in your kitchen A perfect kettle to carry when you go camping hiking or traveling it collapse into small and compact form enough (under 25rdquo) to fit easily in your bag or kitchen drawer If you live in a small spaced apartment or Recreation Vehicle (RV) you definitely should checkout this product hey you can also keep it in you office Making tea coffee soup or any hot beverages wonrsquot be
an issue Cuissential SlickBoil boils up to 4 cups of water
Offroading Online Magazine is excited to introduce George Royterrsquos Australia to our readers
Throughout 2013 we will be presenting a number of Georgersquos videos and look forward to a great partnership George has plans to compile a number of videos and begin marketing during 2013
George is a mini-documentary filmmaker for online media and DVD distribution
ldquoMy quest is to video the beautiful scenery towns and places of Australia and to capture not only the scenes but the natural atmospheric sounds of the location at that moment in timerdquo
ldquoI compose an ambient background soundtrack to convey the feeling of the scenerdquo
ldquoOutback Christmasrsquo is a collage of video images I have taken through 201112 of the far north of South Australiardquo
ldquoI have created the Ambient Music Soundscape arrangement of lsquoSilent Nightrsquo utilizing a variety of synthesiz-ers to convey the feeling of the remote beauty of this area of Australiardquo
ldquoThank you all on for viewing my video creationsrdquo
Merry Christmas
George Royterrsquos
Australia
Click on Image to Play Video
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Diesel really is oily It certainly doesnrsquot burn like
Hollywood would portray it when a truck loaded
with Diesel Fuel explodes like an atomic bomb Well
the Diesel Liquid Fuel wouldnrsquot blow up like that
BUT if it was broken down into a vapour it would
Remember Petrol appears highly explosive but it
really is the vapour that catches on fire well ahead of
the liquid So how then does Diesel Fuel contain so
much energy In fact it has so much energy stored in
it that a modern day small 3 Litre Diesel engine can
have much more Torque than a 65 Litre V8 Petrol
Well itrsquos possible all due to Injector pressure and
design From a design and spray pattern point of view
the Diesel injector has the job of spraying the fuel
proportionally around the combustion chamber for
an even burn Thatrsquos an easy one Pressure is where
it all starts to become a little more complex Many
people get mixed up when it comes to Injector open-
ing pressure and Injector line pressure Most petrol
engine injectors open at around 50 PSI whilst a mod-
ern day Diesel injector opens at pressures above 2000
PSI on average Common Rail Diesel ldquoFuel linerdquo
pressures climb rapidly to above 20000 PSI BUT
remember this is the ldquoFuel line supply pressurerdquo NOT
the injector opening pressurehellipCommon Rail injec-
tors still have springs inside and effectively open at
the ldquousualrdquo injector pressures It is just the high supply
pressure of Common Rail that blasts the fuel through
a Common Rail injector for even more atomisation
again At any of these high pressures the Diesel Fuel
is broken down to very tiny droplets which brings the
Fuel particle closer to that volatile vapour which is
great for burning Now you can see how Diesel gets
its power
These pressures are set with the injector pump and
injector matching in design This is why lsquomodifyingrsquo
or lsquoraisingrsquo injector pressure above specifications on a
older Diesel with a Fuel injection pump is not always
a good thing To lsquode-bunkrsquo this theory of lsquowind the
Injector opening pressures up and shersquoll get more
powerrsquo we did some testing on our old Nissan GQ
Patrol with the trusty 42 Diesel
First run was with Injector pressures at a standard
1600 PSI No smoke and power was normal
Second Run was with Injector pressures lowered to
800 PSI Very smokey and possibly 1 or 2 HP more
power on average Reason The lower pressures meant
that the injector was not spraying well opening
earlier and closing later and letting in more fuel gen-
erally Too much fuel meant smoke and maybe a tiny
increase in power offset by all that excess fuel
Third Run with Injector pressures were raised to
2400 PSI No smoke and a lot less power Reason
The higher injector pressure was spraying well but
opened later and closed earlier lowering the overall
fuel volume Less Fuel means less power
In the end it was clear that injector pressures must
be kept to within a manufacturerrsquos specification to get
the best overall power and efficiency
Fuel supply pressures and the effects of changing
them we will chat about next time
Words by Andrew Leimroth
Critical Injector Pressures
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP TO BOOST RALLY AUSTRALIA EXCITEMENT
SPECTACULAR off road competition cars in a round of their national championship will boost the excitement for spectators at Rally Australia on the New South Wales Coffs Coast next September
The Australian Off Road Championship will be a new feature of the support program for Rally Australia which will host round 10 of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) as its headline event
on 12-15 September
Its addition is part of a plan by organisers to increase the range of attractions and facilities at theRally Australia festival adding to the excitement and value for ticket holders
While cars in the WRC and Australian Rally Championship - which also will run at RallyAustralia ndash contest relatively short stages on closed shire and forestry roads the off-roaders will tackle
longer stages over rougher bush terrain
Specially-built buggies SUVs and utes are among the most impressively-engineered machines in mot-orsport boasting big horsepower to drive them across rugged and muddy tracks at up to
200 kmh and long suspension travel to handle spectacular jumps and other obstacles
Drivers and navigators will need endurance as well as skill to complete an event of more than300 kms over two or three days at Rally Australia
While the main action is expected to be to the south of Coffs Harbour near one of the sportrsquos tra-ditional bases around Kempsey off road competitors also will tackle the nightly Super Special Stage
alongside the WRC and ARC rally cars and share their Service Park facilities
Chairman of the AORCrsquos commercial entity ORRInc Edwin Vandenberg said the event would showcase the extreme nature of the vehicles and their capabilities to an audience across Australia
and internationally
Marilyn Emmins Chair of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sportrsquos Australian Off RoadCommission welcomed the innovative link-up of rallying and off-roading
ldquoThis will be a great experience for off road teams and wersquore delighted to be joining with RallyAustraliardquo she said
Rally Australia Chairman Ben Rainsford said the off road event would add an exciting new attraction to the September weekend
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ldquoSpectators will certainly get their thrills with the Australian Off Road Championship These cars are true crowd-pleasers - they run fast fly high and sound loudrdquo he said
ldquoIt will showcase the sport to a new audience of spectators and television viewers and will be a terrific opportunity for crews who want to compete in the company of the worldrsquos best
ldquoAs well the crews families and supporters who follow the Off Road Championship will add signifi-cantly to the local economic benefit generated by more than a week of activity around Rally Australiardquo
Mr Rainsford said the off road round was the first of many additions and refinements organisers expected to announce over the coming months aimed at making Rally Australia one of the countryrsquos
greatest annual motorsport events
About Rally Australia
Rally Australia on 12-15 September 2013 will be the 22nd WRC event in Australia and the third since it moved to New South Wales from Western Australia The 2011 rally attracted more than
13000 visitors to the Coffs Coast generating more than 64000 bed nights and a net economicimpact of more than $12 million for the region according to Destination NSW The shire and forestry
roads of the Coffs Harbour Nambucca Bellingen and Clarence Valley localgovernment areas provide a true challenge for the WRC drivers against a magnificent backdrop of sub-
tropical coastal and hinterland scenery
About the FIA World Rally Championship
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is widely regarded as the worldrsquos most challenging motorsport championship Rounds in 13 countries pit drivers in highly-modified versions of popular pro-duction cars over a series of timed ldquospecial stagesrdquo on surfaces varying from gravel and asphalt to snow and ice Started in 1973 the WRC over the years has been a battleground for makes including Toyota Subaru Ford Citroen Fiat Audi Mitsubishi Mini and Peugeot Volkswagen and Hyundai are poised to join the series which attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators in some countries and a huge global television audience The WRC is regulated and controlled by the Federation Internationale de lrsquoAutomobile (FIA)
the governing body for motorsport worldwide
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Strap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quadStrap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quad bikes and embark on the ride of their lives This documentary charts their 5000km adventure across the outback as they visit the crash sites where their
lives changed forever Three men are paraplegics and one a quadriplegic making this no ordinary road movie Their encounters with mud deserts floods and exhaustion test their resilience and endurance to breaking
point Fuelled by bold humour and disarming honesty The Ride is a wild traverse across the terrain of the human
spirit as four men make peace with the tragedy of their past
Coming to a town near youCheck out the Facebook page for details
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Imagine being sixteen and you canrsquot even pick up a can of cokeAfter an accident changes everything how do you rebuildyour life
The Ride is an observational adventure film set in the picturesqueexpanse of outback Australia It documents a journey both literaland emotional as four men swap their wheelchairs for quad bikesand return to the crash sites where tragedy struck It isa heartfelt story of resilience laughter and survival as they striveto accept the reality of a life interrupted
50-year-old Jim is gregarious and jovial But behind his exuberantpersonality lies a determination to confront his past and as he putsit lsquoput the whole thing to bedrsquo
41-year-old Anton a curious bohemian type is on his lsquolast hurrahrsquoHalfway through the trip Anton will marry his fianceacute pregnant withtwins His nomadic life of adventure is about to change paceBest mates Terry 44 and Craig 45 met 29 years ago in hospitalLike lsquothe odd couplersquo Craig is regal dignified and introspective whilstTerry is witty and vivacious
As the only quadriplegic in the group Craig has about 8 workingmuscles in his entire body An ex-motorcross rider for Craig this isall about the ride pushing himself out of his comfort zone and feelingthe freedom of his youth Compared to wheelchairs Quad bikes arelike agile racing cars and after years of confinement itrsquos time to feelthe wind in his hair again
As the men hurtle across the outback the endless banter oneup-man-ship and camaraderie reveals a hilarious insight into thesubculture of disability Delving into the most private parts of theirlives the men speak candidly about sex marriage and catheters
At each of their crash sites we witness an intense vulnerability asthey face the demons of their past We explore the moment theyknew they would never walk again what they lost and how theygot from the most tragic point of their lives to where they are today
In the final act torrential rains flood the Simpson Desert and lakesappear where there hasnrsquot been water for 30 years To reach the finalcrash site the men must make an all night dash to Birdsville acrossthe flooded Simpson desert In a race against time they face astruggle that can only be won with sheer will and painful endurance
With bold and unpredictable humour the men take us on a fast andfurious 5000km ride Delving into their darkest days they share aninspirational story about the capacity of the human spirit to makepeace with the tragedy of the past
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Canning Stock Routewith the boys fromVoyager 4x4 Adventures
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
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Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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A word from the editor
Offroading Online Magazine wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
A BIG THANK YOU to all our readers and contributors as well as all those that work behind the scenes to get the magazine published
Geordie continues to find time to keep the Facebook page turning over and Tony from the Loveday Adventure Park is also a great help
To our regular contributors Berrima Diesel Voyager 4x4 Adventures P7 Offroad and the Cast Iron Boys another BIG THANK YOU
2012 was a year of growth for the magazine and we are now able to offer businesses a real alternative to advertise at a very affordable cost
An interesting statistic is that approximately 30 of our readers access the magazine via a mobile devise We will continue to research and explore the best options to present these readers with a worthwhile experience The format of the magazine is always under review as we look at the best ways to present the magazine in this ever changing technology
See you on the trackCheers Danny
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In this issue
George Royterrsquos Australia - Page 11
Rally Australia Update - Page 18
The Ride - Page 22
Canning Stock Route - Page 26
AORC Update - Page 46
Moreton Island Marine Debris Cleanup - Page 52
wwwharvestthesuncomau Denis OrsquoDea 0404839137
OffROADInG OnlIne
editorDanny Hanrahan
ContributorsGeordie WrightSue CallowJasmine Brown The Cast Iron Boys P7 Offroad amp P7 Comms DPChip Voyager 4x4 Adventures
Website editorDanny HanrahanGeordie Wright
facebook editorGeordie Wright Tony Whateley
Offroading OnlineNo part of this magazine may be copied broadcast or reproduced in any man-ner on any medium without the written consent of the copyright owner
Offroading Online
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Regular FeaturesA Word from the editor - Page 5
Berrima Diesel - Page 14
Voyager 4x4 Adventures - Page 26
P7 Offroad - Page 52
Cast Iron Boys - Page 62
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Offroading Online Magazine is excited to introduce George Royterrsquos Australia to our readers
Throughout 2013 we will be presenting a number of Georgersquos videos and look forward to a great partnership George has plans to compile a number of videos and begin marketing during 2013
George is a mini-documentary filmmaker for online media and DVD distribution
ldquoMy quest is to video the beautiful scenery towns and places of Australia and to capture not only the scenes but the natural atmospheric sounds of the location at that moment in timerdquo
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ldquoOutback Christmasrsquo is a collage of video images I have taken through 201112 of the far north of South Australiardquo
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Merry Christmas
George Royterrsquos
Australia
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Diesel really is oily It certainly doesnrsquot burn like
Hollywood would portray it when a truck loaded
with Diesel Fuel explodes like an atomic bomb Well
the Diesel Liquid Fuel wouldnrsquot blow up like that
BUT if it was broken down into a vapour it would
Remember Petrol appears highly explosive but it
really is the vapour that catches on fire well ahead of
the liquid So how then does Diesel Fuel contain so
much energy In fact it has so much energy stored in
it that a modern day small 3 Litre Diesel engine can
have much more Torque than a 65 Litre V8 Petrol
Well itrsquos possible all due to Injector pressure and
design From a design and spray pattern point of view
the Diesel injector has the job of spraying the fuel
proportionally around the combustion chamber for
an even burn Thatrsquos an easy one Pressure is where
it all starts to become a little more complex Many
people get mixed up when it comes to Injector open-
ing pressure and Injector line pressure Most petrol
engine injectors open at around 50 PSI whilst a mod-
ern day Diesel injector opens at pressures above 2000
PSI on average Common Rail Diesel ldquoFuel linerdquo
pressures climb rapidly to above 20000 PSI BUT
remember this is the ldquoFuel line supply pressurerdquo NOT
the injector opening pressurehellipCommon Rail injec-
tors still have springs inside and effectively open at
the ldquousualrdquo injector pressures It is just the high supply
pressure of Common Rail that blasts the fuel through
a Common Rail injector for even more atomisation
again At any of these high pressures the Diesel Fuel
is broken down to very tiny droplets which brings the
Fuel particle closer to that volatile vapour which is
great for burning Now you can see how Diesel gets
its power
These pressures are set with the injector pump and
injector matching in design This is why lsquomodifyingrsquo
or lsquoraisingrsquo injector pressure above specifications on a
older Diesel with a Fuel injection pump is not always
a good thing To lsquode-bunkrsquo this theory of lsquowind the
Injector opening pressures up and shersquoll get more
powerrsquo we did some testing on our old Nissan GQ
Patrol with the trusty 42 Diesel
First run was with Injector pressures at a standard
1600 PSI No smoke and power was normal
Second Run was with Injector pressures lowered to
800 PSI Very smokey and possibly 1 or 2 HP more
power on average Reason The lower pressures meant
that the injector was not spraying well opening
earlier and closing later and letting in more fuel gen-
erally Too much fuel meant smoke and maybe a tiny
increase in power offset by all that excess fuel
Third Run with Injector pressures were raised to
2400 PSI No smoke and a lot less power Reason
The higher injector pressure was spraying well but
opened later and closed earlier lowering the overall
fuel volume Less Fuel means less power
In the end it was clear that injector pressures must
be kept to within a manufacturerrsquos specification to get
the best overall power and efficiency
Fuel supply pressures and the effects of changing
them we will chat about next time
Words by Andrew Leimroth
Critical Injector Pressures
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP TO BOOST RALLY AUSTRALIA EXCITEMENT
SPECTACULAR off road competition cars in a round of their national championship will boost the excitement for spectators at Rally Australia on the New South Wales Coffs Coast next September
The Australian Off Road Championship will be a new feature of the support program for Rally Australia which will host round 10 of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) as its headline event
on 12-15 September
Its addition is part of a plan by organisers to increase the range of attractions and facilities at theRally Australia festival adding to the excitement and value for ticket holders
While cars in the WRC and Australian Rally Championship - which also will run at RallyAustralia ndash contest relatively short stages on closed shire and forestry roads the off-roaders will tackle
longer stages over rougher bush terrain
Specially-built buggies SUVs and utes are among the most impressively-engineered machines in mot-orsport boasting big horsepower to drive them across rugged and muddy tracks at up to
200 kmh and long suspension travel to handle spectacular jumps and other obstacles
Drivers and navigators will need endurance as well as skill to complete an event of more than300 kms over two or three days at Rally Australia
While the main action is expected to be to the south of Coffs Harbour near one of the sportrsquos tra-ditional bases around Kempsey off road competitors also will tackle the nightly Super Special Stage
alongside the WRC and ARC rally cars and share their Service Park facilities
Chairman of the AORCrsquos commercial entity ORRInc Edwin Vandenberg said the event would showcase the extreme nature of the vehicles and their capabilities to an audience across Australia
and internationally
Marilyn Emmins Chair of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sportrsquos Australian Off RoadCommission welcomed the innovative link-up of rallying and off-roading
ldquoThis will be a great experience for off road teams and wersquore delighted to be joining with RallyAustraliardquo she said
Rally Australia Chairman Ben Rainsford said the off road event would add an exciting new attraction to the September weekend
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ldquoSpectators will certainly get their thrills with the Australian Off Road Championship These cars are true crowd-pleasers - they run fast fly high and sound loudrdquo he said
ldquoIt will showcase the sport to a new audience of spectators and television viewers and will be a terrific opportunity for crews who want to compete in the company of the worldrsquos best
ldquoAs well the crews families and supporters who follow the Off Road Championship will add signifi-cantly to the local economic benefit generated by more than a week of activity around Rally Australiardquo
Mr Rainsford said the off road round was the first of many additions and refinements organisers expected to announce over the coming months aimed at making Rally Australia one of the countryrsquos
greatest annual motorsport events
About Rally Australia
Rally Australia on 12-15 September 2013 will be the 22nd WRC event in Australia and the third since it moved to New South Wales from Western Australia The 2011 rally attracted more than
13000 visitors to the Coffs Coast generating more than 64000 bed nights and a net economicimpact of more than $12 million for the region according to Destination NSW The shire and forestry
roads of the Coffs Harbour Nambucca Bellingen and Clarence Valley localgovernment areas provide a true challenge for the WRC drivers against a magnificent backdrop of sub-
tropical coastal and hinterland scenery
About the FIA World Rally Championship
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is widely regarded as the worldrsquos most challenging motorsport championship Rounds in 13 countries pit drivers in highly-modified versions of popular pro-duction cars over a series of timed ldquospecial stagesrdquo on surfaces varying from gravel and asphalt to snow and ice Started in 1973 the WRC over the years has been a battleground for makes including Toyota Subaru Ford Citroen Fiat Audi Mitsubishi Mini and Peugeot Volkswagen and Hyundai are poised to join the series which attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators in some countries and a huge global television audience The WRC is regulated and controlled by the Federation Internationale de lrsquoAutomobile (FIA)
the governing body for motorsport worldwide
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Strap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quadStrap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quad bikes and embark on the ride of their lives This documentary charts their 5000km adventure across the outback as they visit the crash sites where their
lives changed forever Three men are paraplegics and one a quadriplegic making this no ordinary road movie Their encounters with mud deserts floods and exhaustion test their resilience and endurance to breaking
point Fuelled by bold humour and disarming honesty The Ride is a wild traverse across the terrain of the human
spirit as four men make peace with the tragedy of their past
Coming to a town near youCheck out the Facebook page for details
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Imagine being sixteen and you canrsquot even pick up a can of cokeAfter an accident changes everything how do you rebuildyour life
The Ride is an observational adventure film set in the picturesqueexpanse of outback Australia It documents a journey both literaland emotional as four men swap their wheelchairs for quad bikesand return to the crash sites where tragedy struck It isa heartfelt story of resilience laughter and survival as they striveto accept the reality of a life interrupted
50-year-old Jim is gregarious and jovial But behind his exuberantpersonality lies a determination to confront his past and as he putsit lsquoput the whole thing to bedrsquo
41-year-old Anton a curious bohemian type is on his lsquolast hurrahrsquoHalfway through the trip Anton will marry his fianceacute pregnant withtwins His nomadic life of adventure is about to change paceBest mates Terry 44 and Craig 45 met 29 years ago in hospitalLike lsquothe odd couplersquo Craig is regal dignified and introspective whilstTerry is witty and vivacious
As the only quadriplegic in the group Craig has about 8 workingmuscles in his entire body An ex-motorcross rider for Craig this isall about the ride pushing himself out of his comfort zone and feelingthe freedom of his youth Compared to wheelchairs Quad bikes arelike agile racing cars and after years of confinement itrsquos time to feelthe wind in his hair again
As the men hurtle across the outback the endless banter oneup-man-ship and camaraderie reveals a hilarious insight into thesubculture of disability Delving into the most private parts of theirlives the men speak candidly about sex marriage and catheters
At each of their crash sites we witness an intense vulnerability asthey face the demons of their past We explore the moment theyknew they would never walk again what they lost and how theygot from the most tragic point of their lives to where they are today
In the final act torrential rains flood the Simpson Desert and lakesappear where there hasnrsquot been water for 30 years To reach the finalcrash site the men must make an all night dash to Birdsville acrossthe flooded Simpson desert In a race against time they face astruggle that can only be won with sheer will and painful endurance
With bold and unpredictable humour the men take us on a fast andfurious 5000km ride Delving into their darkest days they share aninspirational story about the capacity of the human spirit to makepeace with the tragedy of the past
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Canning Stock Routewith the boys fromVoyager 4x4 Adventures
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
A word from the editor
Offroading Online Magazine wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
A BIG THANK YOU to all our readers and contributors as well as all those that work behind the scenes to get the magazine published
Geordie continues to find time to keep the Facebook page turning over and Tony from the Loveday Adventure Park is also a great help
To our regular contributors Berrima Diesel Voyager 4x4 Adventures P7 Offroad and the Cast Iron Boys another BIG THANK YOU
2012 was a year of growth for the magazine and we are now able to offer businesses a real alternative to advertise at a very affordable cost
An interesting statistic is that approximately 30 of our readers access the magazine via a mobile devise We will continue to research and explore the best options to present these readers with a worthwhile experience The format of the magazine is always under review as we look at the best ways to present the magazine in this ever changing technology
See you on the trackCheers Danny
wwwharvestthesuncomau Denis OrsquoDea 0404839137
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In this issue
George Royterrsquos Australia - Page 11
Rally Australia Update - Page 18
The Ride - Page 22
Canning Stock Route - Page 26
AORC Update - Page 46
Moreton Island Marine Debris Cleanup - Page 52
wwwharvestthesuncomau Denis OrsquoDea 0404839137
OffROADInG OnlIne
editorDanny Hanrahan
ContributorsGeordie WrightSue CallowJasmine Brown The Cast Iron Boys P7 Offroad amp P7 Comms DPChip Voyager 4x4 Adventures
Website editorDanny HanrahanGeordie Wright
facebook editorGeordie Wright Tony Whateley
Offroading OnlineNo part of this magazine may be copied broadcast or reproduced in any man-ner on any medium without the written consent of the copyright owner
Offroading Online
infooffroadingonlinecomau
Regular FeaturesA Word from the editor - Page 5
Berrima Diesel - Page 14
Voyager 4x4 Adventures - Page 26
P7 Offroad - Page 52
Cast Iron Boys - Page 62
This design by Cuissential is featured on the TUVIE Design for the
Future website at wwwtuviecom
More details can be found at httpcuissentialcom
Cuissential SlickBoil is a cool collapsible silicone tea kettle thus elimi-nating the need for large space in your kitchen A perfect kettle to carry when you go camping hiking or traveling it collapse into small and compact form enough (under 25rdquo) to fit easily in your bag or kitchen drawer If you live in a small spaced apartment or Recreation Vehicle (RV) you definitely should checkout this product hey you can also keep it in you office Making tea coffee soup or any hot beverages wonrsquot be
an issue Cuissential SlickBoil boils up to 4 cups of water
Offroading Online Magazine is excited to introduce George Royterrsquos Australia to our readers
Throughout 2013 we will be presenting a number of Georgersquos videos and look forward to a great partnership George has plans to compile a number of videos and begin marketing during 2013
George is a mini-documentary filmmaker for online media and DVD distribution
ldquoMy quest is to video the beautiful scenery towns and places of Australia and to capture not only the scenes but the natural atmospheric sounds of the location at that moment in timerdquo
ldquoI compose an ambient background soundtrack to convey the feeling of the scenerdquo
ldquoOutback Christmasrsquo is a collage of video images I have taken through 201112 of the far north of South Australiardquo
ldquoI have created the Ambient Music Soundscape arrangement of lsquoSilent Nightrsquo utilizing a variety of synthesiz-ers to convey the feeling of the remote beauty of this area of Australiardquo
ldquoThank you all on for viewing my video creationsrdquo
Merry Christmas
George Royterrsquos
Australia
Click on Image to Play Video
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Diesel really is oily It certainly doesnrsquot burn like
Hollywood would portray it when a truck loaded
with Diesel Fuel explodes like an atomic bomb Well
the Diesel Liquid Fuel wouldnrsquot blow up like that
BUT if it was broken down into a vapour it would
Remember Petrol appears highly explosive but it
really is the vapour that catches on fire well ahead of
the liquid So how then does Diesel Fuel contain so
much energy In fact it has so much energy stored in
it that a modern day small 3 Litre Diesel engine can
have much more Torque than a 65 Litre V8 Petrol
Well itrsquos possible all due to Injector pressure and
design From a design and spray pattern point of view
the Diesel injector has the job of spraying the fuel
proportionally around the combustion chamber for
an even burn Thatrsquos an easy one Pressure is where
it all starts to become a little more complex Many
people get mixed up when it comes to Injector open-
ing pressure and Injector line pressure Most petrol
engine injectors open at around 50 PSI whilst a mod-
ern day Diesel injector opens at pressures above 2000
PSI on average Common Rail Diesel ldquoFuel linerdquo
pressures climb rapidly to above 20000 PSI BUT
remember this is the ldquoFuel line supply pressurerdquo NOT
the injector opening pressurehellipCommon Rail injec-
tors still have springs inside and effectively open at
the ldquousualrdquo injector pressures It is just the high supply
pressure of Common Rail that blasts the fuel through
a Common Rail injector for even more atomisation
again At any of these high pressures the Diesel Fuel
is broken down to very tiny droplets which brings the
Fuel particle closer to that volatile vapour which is
great for burning Now you can see how Diesel gets
its power
These pressures are set with the injector pump and
injector matching in design This is why lsquomodifyingrsquo
or lsquoraisingrsquo injector pressure above specifications on a
older Diesel with a Fuel injection pump is not always
a good thing To lsquode-bunkrsquo this theory of lsquowind the
Injector opening pressures up and shersquoll get more
powerrsquo we did some testing on our old Nissan GQ
Patrol with the trusty 42 Diesel
First run was with Injector pressures at a standard
1600 PSI No smoke and power was normal
Second Run was with Injector pressures lowered to
800 PSI Very smokey and possibly 1 or 2 HP more
power on average Reason The lower pressures meant
that the injector was not spraying well opening
earlier and closing later and letting in more fuel gen-
erally Too much fuel meant smoke and maybe a tiny
increase in power offset by all that excess fuel
Third Run with Injector pressures were raised to
2400 PSI No smoke and a lot less power Reason
The higher injector pressure was spraying well but
opened later and closed earlier lowering the overall
fuel volume Less Fuel means less power
In the end it was clear that injector pressures must
be kept to within a manufacturerrsquos specification to get
the best overall power and efficiency
Fuel supply pressures and the effects of changing
them we will chat about next time
Words by Andrew Leimroth
Critical Injector Pressures
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP TO BOOST RALLY AUSTRALIA EXCITEMENT
SPECTACULAR off road competition cars in a round of their national championship will boost the excitement for spectators at Rally Australia on the New South Wales Coffs Coast next September
The Australian Off Road Championship will be a new feature of the support program for Rally Australia which will host round 10 of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) as its headline event
on 12-15 September
Its addition is part of a plan by organisers to increase the range of attractions and facilities at theRally Australia festival adding to the excitement and value for ticket holders
While cars in the WRC and Australian Rally Championship - which also will run at RallyAustralia ndash contest relatively short stages on closed shire and forestry roads the off-roaders will tackle
longer stages over rougher bush terrain
Specially-built buggies SUVs and utes are among the most impressively-engineered machines in mot-orsport boasting big horsepower to drive them across rugged and muddy tracks at up to
200 kmh and long suspension travel to handle spectacular jumps and other obstacles
Drivers and navigators will need endurance as well as skill to complete an event of more than300 kms over two or three days at Rally Australia
While the main action is expected to be to the south of Coffs Harbour near one of the sportrsquos tra-ditional bases around Kempsey off road competitors also will tackle the nightly Super Special Stage
alongside the WRC and ARC rally cars and share their Service Park facilities
Chairman of the AORCrsquos commercial entity ORRInc Edwin Vandenberg said the event would showcase the extreme nature of the vehicles and their capabilities to an audience across Australia
and internationally
Marilyn Emmins Chair of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sportrsquos Australian Off RoadCommission welcomed the innovative link-up of rallying and off-roading
ldquoThis will be a great experience for off road teams and wersquore delighted to be joining with RallyAustraliardquo she said
Rally Australia Chairman Ben Rainsford said the off road event would add an exciting new attraction to the September weekend
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ldquoSpectators will certainly get their thrills with the Australian Off Road Championship These cars are true crowd-pleasers - they run fast fly high and sound loudrdquo he said
ldquoIt will showcase the sport to a new audience of spectators and television viewers and will be a terrific opportunity for crews who want to compete in the company of the worldrsquos best
ldquoAs well the crews families and supporters who follow the Off Road Championship will add signifi-cantly to the local economic benefit generated by more than a week of activity around Rally Australiardquo
Mr Rainsford said the off road round was the first of many additions and refinements organisers expected to announce over the coming months aimed at making Rally Australia one of the countryrsquos
greatest annual motorsport events
About Rally Australia
Rally Australia on 12-15 September 2013 will be the 22nd WRC event in Australia and the third since it moved to New South Wales from Western Australia The 2011 rally attracted more than
13000 visitors to the Coffs Coast generating more than 64000 bed nights and a net economicimpact of more than $12 million for the region according to Destination NSW The shire and forestry
roads of the Coffs Harbour Nambucca Bellingen and Clarence Valley localgovernment areas provide a true challenge for the WRC drivers against a magnificent backdrop of sub-
tropical coastal and hinterland scenery
About the FIA World Rally Championship
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is widely regarded as the worldrsquos most challenging motorsport championship Rounds in 13 countries pit drivers in highly-modified versions of popular pro-duction cars over a series of timed ldquospecial stagesrdquo on surfaces varying from gravel and asphalt to snow and ice Started in 1973 the WRC over the years has been a battleground for makes including Toyota Subaru Ford Citroen Fiat Audi Mitsubishi Mini and Peugeot Volkswagen and Hyundai are poised to join the series which attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators in some countries and a huge global television audience The WRC is regulated and controlled by the Federation Internationale de lrsquoAutomobile (FIA)
the governing body for motorsport worldwide
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Strap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quadStrap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quad bikes and embark on the ride of their lives This documentary charts their 5000km adventure across the outback as they visit the crash sites where their
lives changed forever Three men are paraplegics and one a quadriplegic making this no ordinary road movie Their encounters with mud deserts floods and exhaustion test their resilience and endurance to breaking
point Fuelled by bold humour and disarming honesty The Ride is a wild traverse across the terrain of the human
spirit as four men make peace with the tragedy of their past
Coming to a town near youCheck out the Facebook page for details
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Imagine being sixteen and you canrsquot even pick up a can of cokeAfter an accident changes everything how do you rebuildyour life
The Ride is an observational adventure film set in the picturesqueexpanse of outback Australia It documents a journey both literaland emotional as four men swap their wheelchairs for quad bikesand return to the crash sites where tragedy struck It isa heartfelt story of resilience laughter and survival as they striveto accept the reality of a life interrupted
50-year-old Jim is gregarious and jovial But behind his exuberantpersonality lies a determination to confront his past and as he putsit lsquoput the whole thing to bedrsquo
41-year-old Anton a curious bohemian type is on his lsquolast hurrahrsquoHalfway through the trip Anton will marry his fianceacute pregnant withtwins His nomadic life of adventure is about to change paceBest mates Terry 44 and Craig 45 met 29 years ago in hospitalLike lsquothe odd couplersquo Craig is regal dignified and introspective whilstTerry is witty and vivacious
As the only quadriplegic in the group Craig has about 8 workingmuscles in his entire body An ex-motorcross rider for Craig this isall about the ride pushing himself out of his comfort zone and feelingthe freedom of his youth Compared to wheelchairs Quad bikes arelike agile racing cars and after years of confinement itrsquos time to feelthe wind in his hair again
As the men hurtle across the outback the endless banter oneup-man-ship and camaraderie reveals a hilarious insight into thesubculture of disability Delving into the most private parts of theirlives the men speak candidly about sex marriage and catheters
At each of their crash sites we witness an intense vulnerability asthey face the demons of their past We explore the moment theyknew they would never walk again what they lost and how theygot from the most tragic point of their lives to where they are today
In the final act torrential rains flood the Simpson Desert and lakesappear where there hasnrsquot been water for 30 years To reach the finalcrash site the men must make an all night dash to Birdsville acrossthe flooded Simpson desert In a race against time they face astruggle that can only be won with sheer will and painful endurance
With bold and unpredictable humour the men take us on a fast andfurious 5000km ride Delving into their darkest days they share aninspirational story about the capacity of the human spirit to makepeace with the tragedy of the past
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Canning Stock Routewith the boys fromVoyager 4x4 Adventures
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
wwwharvestthesuncomau Denis OrsquoDea 0404839137
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In this issue
George Royterrsquos Australia - Page 11
Rally Australia Update - Page 18
The Ride - Page 22
Canning Stock Route - Page 26
AORC Update - Page 46
Moreton Island Marine Debris Cleanup - Page 52
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OffROADInG OnlIne
editorDanny Hanrahan
ContributorsGeordie WrightSue CallowJasmine Brown The Cast Iron Boys P7 Offroad amp P7 Comms DPChip Voyager 4x4 Adventures
Website editorDanny HanrahanGeordie Wright
facebook editorGeordie Wright Tony Whateley
Offroading OnlineNo part of this magazine may be copied broadcast or reproduced in any man-ner on any medium without the written consent of the copyright owner
Offroading Online
infooffroadingonlinecomau
Regular FeaturesA Word from the editor - Page 5
Berrima Diesel - Page 14
Voyager 4x4 Adventures - Page 26
P7 Offroad - Page 52
Cast Iron Boys - Page 62
This design by Cuissential is featured on the TUVIE Design for the
Future website at wwwtuviecom
More details can be found at httpcuissentialcom
Cuissential SlickBoil is a cool collapsible silicone tea kettle thus elimi-nating the need for large space in your kitchen A perfect kettle to carry when you go camping hiking or traveling it collapse into small and compact form enough (under 25rdquo) to fit easily in your bag or kitchen drawer If you live in a small spaced apartment or Recreation Vehicle (RV) you definitely should checkout this product hey you can also keep it in you office Making tea coffee soup or any hot beverages wonrsquot be
an issue Cuissential SlickBoil boils up to 4 cups of water
Offroading Online Magazine is excited to introduce George Royterrsquos Australia to our readers
Throughout 2013 we will be presenting a number of Georgersquos videos and look forward to a great partnership George has plans to compile a number of videos and begin marketing during 2013
George is a mini-documentary filmmaker for online media and DVD distribution
ldquoMy quest is to video the beautiful scenery towns and places of Australia and to capture not only the scenes but the natural atmospheric sounds of the location at that moment in timerdquo
ldquoI compose an ambient background soundtrack to convey the feeling of the scenerdquo
ldquoOutback Christmasrsquo is a collage of video images I have taken through 201112 of the far north of South Australiardquo
ldquoI have created the Ambient Music Soundscape arrangement of lsquoSilent Nightrsquo utilizing a variety of synthesiz-ers to convey the feeling of the remote beauty of this area of Australiardquo
ldquoThank you all on for viewing my video creationsrdquo
Merry Christmas
George Royterrsquos
Australia
Click on Image to Play Video
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Diesel really is oily It certainly doesnrsquot burn like
Hollywood would portray it when a truck loaded
with Diesel Fuel explodes like an atomic bomb Well
the Diesel Liquid Fuel wouldnrsquot blow up like that
BUT if it was broken down into a vapour it would
Remember Petrol appears highly explosive but it
really is the vapour that catches on fire well ahead of
the liquid So how then does Diesel Fuel contain so
much energy In fact it has so much energy stored in
it that a modern day small 3 Litre Diesel engine can
have much more Torque than a 65 Litre V8 Petrol
Well itrsquos possible all due to Injector pressure and
design From a design and spray pattern point of view
the Diesel injector has the job of spraying the fuel
proportionally around the combustion chamber for
an even burn Thatrsquos an easy one Pressure is where
it all starts to become a little more complex Many
people get mixed up when it comes to Injector open-
ing pressure and Injector line pressure Most petrol
engine injectors open at around 50 PSI whilst a mod-
ern day Diesel injector opens at pressures above 2000
PSI on average Common Rail Diesel ldquoFuel linerdquo
pressures climb rapidly to above 20000 PSI BUT
remember this is the ldquoFuel line supply pressurerdquo NOT
the injector opening pressurehellipCommon Rail injec-
tors still have springs inside and effectively open at
the ldquousualrdquo injector pressures It is just the high supply
pressure of Common Rail that blasts the fuel through
a Common Rail injector for even more atomisation
again At any of these high pressures the Diesel Fuel
is broken down to very tiny droplets which brings the
Fuel particle closer to that volatile vapour which is
great for burning Now you can see how Diesel gets
its power
These pressures are set with the injector pump and
injector matching in design This is why lsquomodifyingrsquo
or lsquoraisingrsquo injector pressure above specifications on a
older Diesel with a Fuel injection pump is not always
a good thing To lsquode-bunkrsquo this theory of lsquowind the
Injector opening pressures up and shersquoll get more
powerrsquo we did some testing on our old Nissan GQ
Patrol with the trusty 42 Diesel
First run was with Injector pressures at a standard
1600 PSI No smoke and power was normal
Second Run was with Injector pressures lowered to
800 PSI Very smokey and possibly 1 or 2 HP more
power on average Reason The lower pressures meant
that the injector was not spraying well opening
earlier and closing later and letting in more fuel gen-
erally Too much fuel meant smoke and maybe a tiny
increase in power offset by all that excess fuel
Third Run with Injector pressures were raised to
2400 PSI No smoke and a lot less power Reason
The higher injector pressure was spraying well but
opened later and closed earlier lowering the overall
fuel volume Less Fuel means less power
In the end it was clear that injector pressures must
be kept to within a manufacturerrsquos specification to get
the best overall power and efficiency
Fuel supply pressures and the effects of changing
them we will chat about next time
Words by Andrew Leimroth
Critical Injector Pressures
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP TO BOOST RALLY AUSTRALIA EXCITEMENT
SPECTACULAR off road competition cars in a round of their national championship will boost the excitement for spectators at Rally Australia on the New South Wales Coffs Coast next September
The Australian Off Road Championship will be a new feature of the support program for Rally Australia which will host round 10 of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) as its headline event
on 12-15 September
Its addition is part of a plan by organisers to increase the range of attractions and facilities at theRally Australia festival adding to the excitement and value for ticket holders
While cars in the WRC and Australian Rally Championship - which also will run at RallyAustralia ndash contest relatively short stages on closed shire and forestry roads the off-roaders will tackle
longer stages over rougher bush terrain
Specially-built buggies SUVs and utes are among the most impressively-engineered machines in mot-orsport boasting big horsepower to drive them across rugged and muddy tracks at up to
200 kmh and long suspension travel to handle spectacular jumps and other obstacles
Drivers and navigators will need endurance as well as skill to complete an event of more than300 kms over two or three days at Rally Australia
While the main action is expected to be to the south of Coffs Harbour near one of the sportrsquos tra-ditional bases around Kempsey off road competitors also will tackle the nightly Super Special Stage
alongside the WRC and ARC rally cars and share their Service Park facilities
Chairman of the AORCrsquos commercial entity ORRInc Edwin Vandenberg said the event would showcase the extreme nature of the vehicles and their capabilities to an audience across Australia
and internationally
Marilyn Emmins Chair of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sportrsquos Australian Off RoadCommission welcomed the innovative link-up of rallying and off-roading
ldquoThis will be a great experience for off road teams and wersquore delighted to be joining with RallyAustraliardquo she said
Rally Australia Chairman Ben Rainsford said the off road event would add an exciting new attraction to the September weekend
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ldquoSpectators will certainly get their thrills with the Australian Off Road Championship These cars are true crowd-pleasers - they run fast fly high and sound loudrdquo he said
ldquoIt will showcase the sport to a new audience of spectators and television viewers and will be a terrific opportunity for crews who want to compete in the company of the worldrsquos best
ldquoAs well the crews families and supporters who follow the Off Road Championship will add signifi-cantly to the local economic benefit generated by more than a week of activity around Rally Australiardquo
Mr Rainsford said the off road round was the first of many additions and refinements organisers expected to announce over the coming months aimed at making Rally Australia one of the countryrsquos
greatest annual motorsport events
About Rally Australia
Rally Australia on 12-15 September 2013 will be the 22nd WRC event in Australia and the third since it moved to New South Wales from Western Australia The 2011 rally attracted more than
13000 visitors to the Coffs Coast generating more than 64000 bed nights and a net economicimpact of more than $12 million for the region according to Destination NSW The shire and forestry
roads of the Coffs Harbour Nambucca Bellingen and Clarence Valley localgovernment areas provide a true challenge for the WRC drivers against a magnificent backdrop of sub-
tropical coastal and hinterland scenery
About the FIA World Rally Championship
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is widely regarded as the worldrsquos most challenging motorsport championship Rounds in 13 countries pit drivers in highly-modified versions of popular pro-duction cars over a series of timed ldquospecial stagesrdquo on surfaces varying from gravel and asphalt to snow and ice Started in 1973 the WRC over the years has been a battleground for makes including Toyota Subaru Ford Citroen Fiat Audi Mitsubishi Mini and Peugeot Volkswagen and Hyundai are poised to join the series which attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators in some countries and a huge global television audience The WRC is regulated and controlled by the Federation Internationale de lrsquoAutomobile (FIA)
the governing body for motorsport worldwide
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Strap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quadStrap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quad bikes and embark on the ride of their lives This documentary charts their 5000km adventure across the outback as they visit the crash sites where their
lives changed forever Three men are paraplegics and one a quadriplegic making this no ordinary road movie Their encounters with mud deserts floods and exhaustion test their resilience and endurance to breaking
point Fuelled by bold humour and disarming honesty The Ride is a wild traverse across the terrain of the human
spirit as four men make peace with the tragedy of their past
Coming to a town near youCheck out the Facebook page for details
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Imagine being sixteen and you canrsquot even pick up a can of cokeAfter an accident changes everything how do you rebuildyour life
The Ride is an observational adventure film set in the picturesqueexpanse of outback Australia It documents a journey both literaland emotional as four men swap their wheelchairs for quad bikesand return to the crash sites where tragedy struck It isa heartfelt story of resilience laughter and survival as they striveto accept the reality of a life interrupted
50-year-old Jim is gregarious and jovial But behind his exuberantpersonality lies a determination to confront his past and as he putsit lsquoput the whole thing to bedrsquo
41-year-old Anton a curious bohemian type is on his lsquolast hurrahrsquoHalfway through the trip Anton will marry his fianceacute pregnant withtwins His nomadic life of adventure is about to change paceBest mates Terry 44 and Craig 45 met 29 years ago in hospitalLike lsquothe odd couplersquo Craig is regal dignified and introspective whilstTerry is witty and vivacious
As the only quadriplegic in the group Craig has about 8 workingmuscles in his entire body An ex-motorcross rider for Craig this isall about the ride pushing himself out of his comfort zone and feelingthe freedom of his youth Compared to wheelchairs Quad bikes arelike agile racing cars and after years of confinement itrsquos time to feelthe wind in his hair again
As the men hurtle across the outback the endless banter oneup-man-ship and camaraderie reveals a hilarious insight into thesubculture of disability Delving into the most private parts of theirlives the men speak candidly about sex marriage and catheters
At each of their crash sites we witness an intense vulnerability asthey face the demons of their past We explore the moment theyknew they would never walk again what they lost and how theygot from the most tragic point of their lives to where they are today
In the final act torrential rains flood the Simpson Desert and lakesappear where there hasnrsquot been water for 30 years To reach the finalcrash site the men must make an all night dash to Birdsville acrossthe flooded Simpson desert In a race against time they face astruggle that can only be won with sheer will and painful endurance
With bold and unpredictable humour the men take us on a fast andfurious 5000km ride Delving into their darkest days they share aninspirational story about the capacity of the human spirit to makepeace with the tragedy of the past
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Canning Stock Routewith the boys fromVoyager 4x4 Adventures
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
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Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
OffROADInG OnlIne
editorDanny Hanrahan
ContributorsGeordie WrightSue CallowJasmine Brown The Cast Iron Boys P7 Offroad amp P7 Comms DPChip Voyager 4x4 Adventures
Website editorDanny HanrahanGeordie Wright
facebook editorGeordie Wright Tony Whateley
Offroading OnlineNo part of this magazine may be copied broadcast or reproduced in any man-ner on any medium without the written consent of the copyright owner
Offroading Online
infooffroadingonlinecomau
Regular FeaturesA Word from the editor - Page 5
Berrima Diesel - Page 14
Voyager 4x4 Adventures - Page 26
P7 Offroad - Page 52
Cast Iron Boys - Page 62
This design by Cuissential is featured on the TUVIE Design for the
Future website at wwwtuviecom
More details can be found at httpcuissentialcom
Cuissential SlickBoil is a cool collapsible silicone tea kettle thus elimi-nating the need for large space in your kitchen A perfect kettle to carry when you go camping hiking or traveling it collapse into small and compact form enough (under 25rdquo) to fit easily in your bag or kitchen drawer If you live in a small spaced apartment or Recreation Vehicle (RV) you definitely should checkout this product hey you can also keep it in you office Making tea coffee soup or any hot beverages wonrsquot be
an issue Cuissential SlickBoil boils up to 4 cups of water
Offroading Online Magazine is excited to introduce George Royterrsquos Australia to our readers
Throughout 2013 we will be presenting a number of Georgersquos videos and look forward to a great partnership George has plans to compile a number of videos and begin marketing during 2013
George is a mini-documentary filmmaker for online media and DVD distribution
ldquoMy quest is to video the beautiful scenery towns and places of Australia and to capture not only the scenes but the natural atmospheric sounds of the location at that moment in timerdquo
ldquoI compose an ambient background soundtrack to convey the feeling of the scenerdquo
ldquoOutback Christmasrsquo is a collage of video images I have taken through 201112 of the far north of South Australiardquo
ldquoI have created the Ambient Music Soundscape arrangement of lsquoSilent Nightrsquo utilizing a variety of synthesiz-ers to convey the feeling of the remote beauty of this area of Australiardquo
ldquoThank you all on for viewing my video creationsrdquo
Merry Christmas
George Royterrsquos
Australia
Click on Image to Play Video
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Diesel really is oily It certainly doesnrsquot burn like
Hollywood would portray it when a truck loaded
with Diesel Fuel explodes like an atomic bomb Well
the Diesel Liquid Fuel wouldnrsquot blow up like that
BUT if it was broken down into a vapour it would
Remember Petrol appears highly explosive but it
really is the vapour that catches on fire well ahead of
the liquid So how then does Diesel Fuel contain so
much energy In fact it has so much energy stored in
it that a modern day small 3 Litre Diesel engine can
have much more Torque than a 65 Litre V8 Petrol
Well itrsquos possible all due to Injector pressure and
design From a design and spray pattern point of view
the Diesel injector has the job of spraying the fuel
proportionally around the combustion chamber for
an even burn Thatrsquos an easy one Pressure is where
it all starts to become a little more complex Many
people get mixed up when it comes to Injector open-
ing pressure and Injector line pressure Most petrol
engine injectors open at around 50 PSI whilst a mod-
ern day Diesel injector opens at pressures above 2000
PSI on average Common Rail Diesel ldquoFuel linerdquo
pressures climb rapidly to above 20000 PSI BUT
remember this is the ldquoFuel line supply pressurerdquo NOT
the injector opening pressurehellipCommon Rail injec-
tors still have springs inside and effectively open at
the ldquousualrdquo injector pressures It is just the high supply
pressure of Common Rail that blasts the fuel through
a Common Rail injector for even more atomisation
again At any of these high pressures the Diesel Fuel
is broken down to very tiny droplets which brings the
Fuel particle closer to that volatile vapour which is
great for burning Now you can see how Diesel gets
its power
These pressures are set with the injector pump and
injector matching in design This is why lsquomodifyingrsquo
or lsquoraisingrsquo injector pressure above specifications on a
older Diesel with a Fuel injection pump is not always
a good thing To lsquode-bunkrsquo this theory of lsquowind the
Injector opening pressures up and shersquoll get more
powerrsquo we did some testing on our old Nissan GQ
Patrol with the trusty 42 Diesel
First run was with Injector pressures at a standard
1600 PSI No smoke and power was normal
Second Run was with Injector pressures lowered to
800 PSI Very smokey and possibly 1 or 2 HP more
power on average Reason The lower pressures meant
that the injector was not spraying well opening
earlier and closing later and letting in more fuel gen-
erally Too much fuel meant smoke and maybe a tiny
increase in power offset by all that excess fuel
Third Run with Injector pressures were raised to
2400 PSI No smoke and a lot less power Reason
The higher injector pressure was spraying well but
opened later and closed earlier lowering the overall
fuel volume Less Fuel means less power
In the end it was clear that injector pressures must
be kept to within a manufacturerrsquos specification to get
the best overall power and efficiency
Fuel supply pressures and the effects of changing
them we will chat about next time
Words by Andrew Leimroth
Critical Injector Pressures
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP TO BOOST RALLY AUSTRALIA EXCITEMENT
SPECTACULAR off road competition cars in a round of their national championship will boost the excitement for spectators at Rally Australia on the New South Wales Coffs Coast next September
The Australian Off Road Championship will be a new feature of the support program for Rally Australia which will host round 10 of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) as its headline event
on 12-15 September
Its addition is part of a plan by organisers to increase the range of attractions and facilities at theRally Australia festival adding to the excitement and value for ticket holders
While cars in the WRC and Australian Rally Championship - which also will run at RallyAustralia ndash contest relatively short stages on closed shire and forestry roads the off-roaders will tackle
longer stages over rougher bush terrain
Specially-built buggies SUVs and utes are among the most impressively-engineered machines in mot-orsport boasting big horsepower to drive them across rugged and muddy tracks at up to
200 kmh and long suspension travel to handle spectacular jumps and other obstacles
Drivers and navigators will need endurance as well as skill to complete an event of more than300 kms over two or three days at Rally Australia
While the main action is expected to be to the south of Coffs Harbour near one of the sportrsquos tra-ditional bases around Kempsey off road competitors also will tackle the nightly Super Special Stage
alongside the WRC and ARC rally cars and share their Service Park facilities
Chairman of the AORCrsquos commercial entity ORRInc Edwin Vandenberg said the event would showcase the extreme nature of the vehicles and their capabilities to an audience across Australia
and internationally
Marilyn Emmins Chair of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sportrsquos Australian Off RoadCommission welcomed the innovative link-up of rallying and off-roading
ldquoThis will be a great experience for off road teams and wersquore delighted to be joining with RallyAustraliardquo she said
Rally Australia Chairman Ben Rainsford said the off road event would add an exciting new attraction to the September weekend
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ldquoSpectators will certainly get their thrills with the Australian Off Road Championship These cars are true crowd-pleasers - they run fast fly high and sound loudrdquo he said
ldquoIt will showcase the sport to a new audience of spectators and television viewers and will be a terrific opportunity for crews who want to compete in the company of the worldrsquos best
ldquoAs well the crews families and supporters who follow the Off Road Championship will add signifi-cantly to the local economic benefit generated by more than a week of activity around Rally Australiardquo
Mr Rainsford said the off road round was the first of many additions and refinements organisers expected to announce over the coming months aimed at making Rally Australia one of the countryrsquos
greatest annual motorsport events
About Rally Australia
Rally Australia on 12-15 September 2013 will be the 22nd WRC event in Australia and the third since it moved to New South Wales from Western Australia The 2011 rally attracted more than
13000 visitors to the Coffs Coast generating more than 64000 bed nights and a net economicimpact of more than $12 million for the region according to Destination NSW The shire and forestry
roads of the Coffs Harbour Nambucca Bellingen and Clarence Valley localgovernment areas provide a true challenge for the WRC drivers against a magnificent backdrop of sub-
tropical coastal and hinterland scenery
About the FIA World Rally Championship
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is widely regarded as the worldrsquos most challenging motorsport championship Rounds in 13 countries pit drivers in highly-modified versions of popular pro-duction cars over a series of timed ldquospecial stagesrdquo on surfaces varying from gravel and asphalt to snow and ice Started in 1973 the WRC over the years has been a battleground for makes including Toyota Subaru Ford Citroen Fiat Audi Mitsubishi Mini and Peugeot Volkswagen and Hyundai are poised to join the series which attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators in some countries and a huge global television audience The WRC is regulated and controlled by the Federation Internationale de lrsquoAutomobile (FIA)
the governing body for motorsport worldwide
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Strap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quadStrap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quad bikes and embark on the ride of their lives This documentary charts their 5000km adventure across the outback as they visit the crash sites where their
lives changed forever Three men are paraplegics and one a quadriplegic making this no ordinary road movie Their encounters with mud deserts floods and exhaustion test their resilience and endurance to breaking
point Fuelled by bold humour and disarming honesty The Ride is a wild traverse across the terrain of the human
spirit as four men make peace with the tragedy of their past
Coming to a town near youCheck out the Facebook page for details
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Imagine being sixteen and you canrsquot even pick up a can of cokeAfter an accident changes everything how do you rebuildyour life
The Ride is an observational adventure film set in the picturesqueexpanse of outback Australia It documents a journey both literaland emotional as four men swap their wheelchairs for quad bikesand return to the crash sites where tragedy struck It isa heartfelt story of resilience laughter and survival as they striveto accept the reality of a life interrupted
50-year-old Jim is gregarious and jovial But behind his exuberantpersonality lies a determination to confront his past and as he putsit lsquoput the whole thing to bedrsquo
41-year-old Anton a curious bohemian type is on his lsquolast hurrahrsquoHalfway through the trip Anton will marry his fianceacute pregnant withtwins His nomadic life of adventure is about to change paceBest mates Terry 44 and Craig 45 met 29 years ago in hospitalLike lsquothe odd couplersquo Craig is regal dignified and introspective whilstTerry is witty and vivacious
As the only quadriplegic in the group Craig has about 8 workingmuscles in his entire body An ex-motorcross rider for Craig this isall about the ride pushing himself out of his comfort zone and feelingthe freedom of his youth Compared to wheelchairs Quad bikes arelike agile racing cars and after years of confinement itrsquos time to feelthe wind in his hair again
As the men hurtle across the outback the endless banter oneup-man-ship and camaraderie reveals a hilarious insight into thesubculture of disability Delving into the most private parts of theirlives the men speak candidly about sex marriage and catheters
At each of their crash sites we witness an intense vulnerability asthey face the demons of their past We explore the moment theyknew they would never walk again what they lost and how theygot from the most tragic point of their lives to where they are today
In the final act torrential rains flood the Simpson Desert and lakesappear where there hasnrsquot been water for 30 years To reach the finalcrash site the men must make an all night dash to Birdsville acrossthe flooded Simpson desert In a race against time they face astruggle that can only be won with sheer will and painful endurance
With bold and unpredictable humour the men take us on a fast andfurious 5000km ride Delving into their darkest days they share aninspirational story about the capacity of the human spirit to makepeace with the tragedy of the past
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Canning Stock Routewith the boys fromVoyager 4x4 Adventures
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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la grandeAustralian Off Road Racing Series
MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
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Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
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through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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Offroading Online Magazine is excited to introduce George Royterrsquos Australia to our readers
Throughout 2013 we will be presenting a number of Georgersquos videos and look forward to a great partnership George has plans to compile a number of videos and begin marketing during 2013
George is a mini-documentary filmmaker for online media and DVD distribution
ldquoMy quest is to video the beautiful scenery towns and places of Australia and to capture not only the scenes but the natural atmospheric sounds of the location at that moment in timerdquo
ldquoI compose an ambient background soundtrack to convey the feeling of the scenerdquo
ldquoOutback Christmasrsquo is a collage of video images I have taken through 201112 of the far north of South Australiardquo
ldquoI have created the Ambient Music Soundscape arrangement of lsquoSilent Nightrsquo utilizing a variety of synthesiz-ers to convey the feeling of the remote beauty of this area of Australiardquo
ldquoThank you all on for viewing my video creationsrdquo
Merry Christmas
George Royterrsquos
Australia
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Diesel really is oily It certainly doesnrsquot burn like
Hollywood would portray it when a truck loaded
with Diesel Fuel explodes like an atomic bomb Well
the Diesel Liquid Fuel wouldnrsquot blow up like that
BUT if it was broken down into a vapour it would
Remember Petrol appears highly explosive but it
really is the vapour that catches on fire well ahead of
the liquid So how then does Diesel Fuel contain so
much energy In fact it has so much energy stored in
it that a modern day small 3 Litre Diesel engine can
have much more Torque than a 65 Litre V8 Petrol
Well itrsquos possible all due to Injector pressure and
design From a design and spray pattern point of view
the Diesel injector has the job of spraying the fuel
proportionally around the combustion chamber for
an even burn Thatrsquos an easy one Pressure is where
it all starts to become a little more complex Many
people get mixed up when it comes to Injector open-
ing pressure and Injector line pressure Most petrol
engine injectors open at around 50 PSI whilst a mod-
ern day Diesel injector opens at pressures above 2000
PSI on average Common Rail Diesel ldquoFuel linerdquo
pressures climb rapidly to above 20000 PSI BUT
remember this is the ldquoFuel line supply pressurerdquo NOT
the injector opening pressurehellipCommon Rail injec-
tors still have springs inside and effectively open at
the ldquousualrdquo injector pressures It is just the high supply
pressure of Common Rail that blasts the fuel through
a Common Rail injector for even more atomisation
again At any of these high pressures the Diesel Fuel
is broken down to very tiny droplets which brings the
Fuel particle closer to that volatile vapour which is
great for burning Now you can see how Diesel gets
its power
These pressures are set with the injector pump and
injector matching in design This is why lsquomodifyingrsquo
or lsquoraisingrsquo injector pressure above specifications on a
older Diesel with a Fuel injection pump is not always
a good thing To lsquode-bunkrsquo this theory of lsquowind the
Injector opening pressures up and shersquoll get more
powerrsquo we did some testing on our old Nissan GQ
Patrol with the trusty 42 Diesel
First run was with Injector pressures at a standard
1600 PSI No smoke and power was normal
Second Run was with Injector pressures lowered to
800 PSI Very smokey and possibly 1 or 2 HP more
power on average Reason The lower pressures meant
that the injector was not spraying well opening
earlier and closing later and letting in more fuel gen-
erally Too much fuel meant smoke and maybe a tiny
increase in power offset by all that excess fuel
Third Run with Injector pressures were raised to
2400 PSI No smoke and a lot less power Reason
The higher injector pressure was spraying well but
opened later and closed earlier lowering the overall
fuel volume Less Fuel means less power
In the end it was clear that injector pressures must
be kept to within a manufacturerrsquos specification to get
the best overall power and efficiency
Fuel supply pressures and the effects of changing
them we will chat about next time
Words by Andrew Leimroth
Critical Injector Pressures
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP TO BOOST RALLY AUSTRALIA EXCITEMENT
SPECTACULAR off road competition cars in a round of their national championship will boost the excitement for spectators at Rally Australia on the New South Wales Coffs Coast next September
The Australian Off Road Championship will be a new feature of the support program for Rally Australia which will host round 10 of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) as its headline event
on 12-15 September
Its addition is part of a plan by organisers to increase the range of attractions and facilities at theRally Australia festival adding to the excitement and value for ticket holders
While cars in the WRC and Australian Rally Championship - which also will run at RallyAustralia ndash contest relatively short stages on closed shire and forestry roads the off-roaders will tackle
longer stages over rougher bush terrain
Specially-built buggies SUVs and utes are among the most impressively-engineered machines in mot-orsport boasting big horsepower to drive them across rugged and muddy tracks at up to
200 kmh and long suspension travel to handle spectacular jumps and other obstacles
Drivers and navigators will need endurance as well as skill to complete an event of more than300 kms over two or three days at Rally Australia
While the main action is expected to be to the south of Coffs Harbour near one of the sportrsquos tra-ditional bases around Kempsey off road competitors also will tackle the nightly Super Special Stage
alongside the WRC and ARC rally cars and share their Service Park facilities
Chairman of the AORCrsquos commercial entity ORRInc Edwin Vandenberg said the event would showcase the extreme nature of the vehicles and their capabilities to an audience across Australia
and internationally
Marilyn Emmins Chair of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sportrsquos Australian Off RoadCommission welcomed the innovative link-up of rallying and off-roading
ldquoThis will be a great experience for off road teams and wersquore delighted to be joining with RallyAustraliardquo she said
Rally Australia Chairman Ben Rainsford said the off road event would add an exciting new attraction to the September weekend
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ldquoSpectators will certainly get their thrills with the Australian Off Road Championship These cars are true crowd-pleasers - they run fast fly high and sound loudrdquo he said
ldquoIt will showcase the sport to a new audience of spectators and television viewers and will be a terrific opportunity for crews who want to compete in the company of the worldrsquos best
ldquoAs well the crews families and supporters who follow the Off Road Championship will add signifi-cantly to the local economic benefit generated by more than a week of activity around Rally Australiardquo
Mr Rainsford said the off road round was the first of many additions and refinements organisers expected to announce over the coming months aimed at making Rally Australia one of the countryrsquos
greatest annual motorsport events
About Rally Australia
Rally Australia on 12-15 September 2013 will be the 22nd WRC event in Australia and the third since it moved to New South Wales from Western Australia The 2011 rally attracted more than
13000 visitors to the Coffs Coast generating more than 64000 bed nights and a net economicimpact of more than $12 million for the region according to Destination NSW The shire and forestry
roads of the Coffs Harbour Nambucca Bellingen and Clarence Valley localgovernment areas provide a true challenge for the WRC drivers against a magnificent backdrop of sub-
tropical coastal and hinterland scenery
About the FIA World Rally Championship
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is widely regarded as the worldrsquos most challenging motorsport championship Rounds in 13 countries pit drivers in highly-modified versions of popular pro-duction cars over a series of timed ldquospecial stagesrdquo on surfaces varying from gravel and asphalt to snow and ice Started in 1973 the WRC over the years has been a battleground for makes including Toyota Subaru Ford Citroen Fiat Audi Mitsubishi Mini and Peugeot Volkswagen and Hyundai are poised to join the series which attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators in some countries and a huge global television audience The WRC is regulated and controlled by the Federation Internationale de lrsquoAutomobile (FIA)
the governing body for motorsport worldwide
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Strap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quadStrap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quad bikes and embark on the ride of their lives This documentary charts their 5000km adventure across the outback as they visit the crash sites where their
lives changed forever Three men are paraplegics and one a quadriplegic making this no ordinary road movie Their encounters with mud deserts floods and exhaustion test their resilience and endurance to breaking
point Fuelled by bold humour and disarming honesty The Ride is a wild traverse across the terrain of the human
spirit as four men make peace with the tragedy of their past
Coming to a town near youCheck out the Facebook page for details
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Imagine being sixteen and you canrsquot even pick up a can of cokeAfter an accident changes everything how do you rebuildyour life
The Ride is an observational adventure film set in the picturesqueexpanse of outback Australia It documents a journey both literaland emotional as four men swap their wheelchairs for quad bikesand return to the crash sites where tragedy struck It isa heartfelt story of resilience laughter and survival as they striveto accept the reality of a life interrupted
50-year-old Jim is gregarious and jovial But behind his exuberantpersonality lies a determination to confront his past and as he putsit lsquoput the whole thing to bedrsquo
41-year-old Anton a curious bohemian type is on his lsquolast hurrahrsquoHalfway through the trip Anton will marry his fianceacute pregnant withtwins His nomadic life of adventure is about to change paceBest mates Terry 44 and Craig 45 met 29 years ago in hospitalLike lsquothe odd couplersquo Craig is regal dignified and introspective whilstTerry is witty and vivacious
As the only quadriplegic in the group Craig has about 8 workingmuscles in his entire body An ex-motorcross rider for Craig this isall about the ride pushing himself out of his comfort zone and feelingthe freedom of his youth Compared to wheelchairs Quad bikes arelike agile racing cars and after years of confinement itrsquos time to feelthe wind in his hair again
As the men hurtle across the outback the endless banter oneup-man-ship and camaraderie reveals a hilarious insight into thesubculture of disability Delving into the most private parts of theirlives the men speak candidly about sex marriage and catheters
At each of their crash sites we witness an intense vulnerability asthey face the demons of their past We explore the moment theyknew they would never walk again what they lost and how theygot from the most tragic point of their lives to where they are today
In the final act torrential rains flood the Simpson Desert and lakesappear where there hasnrsquot been water for 30 years To reach the finalcrash site the men must make an all night dash to Birdsville acrossthe flooded Simpson desert In a race against time they face astruggle that can only be won with sheer will and painful endurance
With bold and unpredictable humour the men take us on a fast andfurious 5000km ride Delving into their darkest days they share aninspirational story about the capacity of the human spirit to makepeace with the tragedy of the past
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Canning Stock Routewith the boys fromVoyager 4x4 Adventures
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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la grandeAustralian Off Road Racing Series
MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
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Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
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through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
Cuissential SlickBoil is a cool collapsible silicone tea kettle thus elimi-nating the need for large space in your kitchen A perfect kettle to carry when you go camping hiking or traveling it collapse into small and compact form enough (under 25rdquo) to fit easily in your bag or kitchen drawer If you live in a small spaced apartment or Recreation Vehicle (RV) you definitely should checkout this product hey you can also keep it in you office Making tea coffee soup or any hot beverages wonrsquot be
an issue Cuissential SlickBoil boils up to 4 cups of water
Offroading Online Magazine is excited to introduce George Royterrsquos Australia to our readers
Throughout 2013 we will be presenting a number of Georgersquos videos and look forward to a great partnership George has plans to compile a number of videos and begin marketing during 2013
George is a mini-documentary filmmaker for online media and DVD distribution
ldquoMy quest is to video the beautiful scenery towns and places of Australia and to capture not only the scenes but the natural atmospheric sounds of the location at that moment in timerdquo
ldquoI compose an ambient background soundtrack to convey the feeling of the scenerdquo
ldquoOutback Christmasrsquo is a collage of video images I have taken through 201112 of the far north of South Australiardquo
ldquoI have created the Ambient Music Soundscape arrangement of lsquoSilent Nightrsquo utilizing a variety of synthesiz-ers to convey the feeling of the remote beauty of this area of Australiardquo
ldquoThank you all on for viewing my video creationsrdquo
Merry Christmas
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Australia
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Diesel really is oily It certainly doesnrsquot burn like
Hollywood would portray it when a truck loaded
with Diesel Fuel explodes like an atomic bomb Well
the Diesel Liquid Fuel wouldnrsquot blow up like that
BUT if it was broken down into a vapour it would
Remember Petrol appears highly explosive but it
really is the vapour that catches on fire well ahead of
the liquid So how then does Diesel Fuel contain so
much energy In fact it has so much energy stored in
it that a modern day small 3 Litre Diesel engine can
have much more Torque than a 65 Litre V8 Petrol
Well itrsquos possible all due to Injector pressure and
design From a design and spray pattern point of view
the Diesel injector has the job of spraying the fuel
proportionally around the combustion chamber for
an even burn Thatrsquos an easy one Pressure is where
it all starts to become a little more complex Many
people get mixed up when it comes to Injector open-
ing pressure and Injector line pressure Most petrol
engine injectors open at around 50 PSI whilst a mod-
ern day Diesel injector opens at pressures above 2000
PSI on average Common Rail Diesel ldquoFuel linerdquo
pressures climb rapidly to above 20000 PSI BUT
remember this is the ldquoFuel line supply pressurerdquo NOT
the injector opening pressurehellipCommon Rail injec-
tors still have springs inside and effectively open at
the ldquousualrdquo injector pressures It is just the high supply
pressure of Common Rail that blasts the fuel through
a Common Rail injector for even more atomisation
again At any of these high pressures the Diesel Fuel
is broken down to very tiny droplets which brings the
Fuel particle closer to that volatile vapour which is
great for burning Now you can see how Diesel gets
its power
These pressures are set with the injector pump and
injector matching in design This is why lsquomodifyingrsquo
or lsquoraisingrsquo injector pressure above specifications on a
older Diesel with a Fuel injection pump is not always
a good thing To lsquode-bunkrsquo this theory of lsquowind the
Injector opening pressures up and shersquoll get more
powerrsquo we did some testing on our old Nissan GQ
Patrol with the trusty 42 Diesel
First run was with Injector pressures at a standard
1600 PSI No smoke and power was normal
Second Run was with Injector pressures lowered to
800 PSI Very smokey and possibly 1 or 2 HP more
power on average Reason The lower pressures meant
that the injector was not spraying well opening
earlier and closing later and letting in more fuel gen-
erally Too much fuel meant smoke and maybe a tiny
increase in power offset by all that excess fuel
Third Run with Injector pressures were raised to
2400 PSI No smoke and a lot less power Reason
The higher injector pressure was spraying well but
opened later and closed earlier lowering the overall
fuel volume Less Fuel means less power
In the end it was clear that injector pressures must
be kept to within a manufacturerrsquos specification to get
the best overall power and efficiency
Fuel supply pressures and the effects of changing
them we will chat about next time
Words by Andrew Leimroth
Critical Injector Pressures
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP TO BOOST RALLY AUSTRALIA EXCITEMENT
SPECTACULAR off road competition cars in a round of their national championship will boost the excitement for spectators at Rally Australia on the New South Wales Coffs Coast next September
The Australian Off Road Championship will be a new feature of the support program for Rally Australia which will host round 10 of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) as its headline event
on 12-15 September
Its addition is part of a plan by organisers to increase the range of attractions and facilities at theRally Australia festival adding to the excitement and value for ticket holders
While cars in the WRC and Australian Rally Championship - which also will run at RallyAustralia ndash contest relatively short stages on closed shire and forestry roads the off-roaders will tackle
longer stages over rougher bush terrain
Specially-built buggies SUVs and utes are among the most impressively-engineered machines in mot-orsport boasting big horsepower to drive them across rugged and muddy tracks at up to
200 kmh and long suspension travel to handle spectacular jumps and other obstacles
Drivers and navigators will need endurance as well as skill to complete an event of more than300 kms over two or three days at Rally Australia
While the main action is expected to be to the south of Coffs Harbour near one of the sportrsquos tra-ditional bases around Kempsey off road competitors also will tackle the nightly Super Special Stage
alongside the WRC and ARC rally cars and share their Service Park facilities
Chairman of the AORCrsquos commercial entity ORRInc Edwin Vandenberg said the event would showcase the extreme nature of the vehicles and their capabilities to an audience across Australia
and internationally
Marilyn Emmins Chair of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sportrsquos Australian Off RoadCommission welcomed the innovative link-up of rallying and off-roading
ldquoThis will be a great experience for off road teams and wersquore delighted to be joining with RallyAustraliardquo she said
Rally Australia Chairman Ben Rainsford said the off road event would add an exciting new attraction to the September weekend
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ldquoSpectators will certainly get their thrills with the Australian Off Road Championship These cars are true crowd-pleasers - they run fast fly high and sound loudrdquo he said
ldquoIt will showcase the sport to a new audience of spectators and television viewers and will be a terrific opportunity for crews who want to compete in the company of the worldrsquos best
ldquoAs well the crews families and supporters who follow the Off Road Championship will add signifi-cantly to the local economic benefit generated by more than a week of activity around Rally Australiardquo
Mr Rainsford said the off road round was the first of many additions and refinements organisers expected to announce over the coming months aimed at making Rally Australia one of the countryrsquos
greatest annual motorsport events
About Rally Australia
Rally Australia on 12-15 September 2013 will be the 22nd WRC event in Australia and the third since it moved to New South Wales from Western Australia The 2011 rally attracted more than
13000 visitors to the Coffs Coast generating more than 64000 bed nights and a net economicimpact of more than $12 million for the region according to Destination NSW The shire and forestry
roads of the Coffs Harbour Nambucca Bellingen and Clarence Valley localgovernment areas provide a true challenge for the WRC drivers against a magnificent backdrop of sub-
tropical coastal and hinterland scenery
About the FIA World Rally Championship
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is widely regarded as the worldrsquos most challenging motorsport championship Rounds in 13 countries pit drivers in highly-modified versions of popular pro-duction cars over a series of timed ldquospecial stagesrdquo on surfaces varying from gravel and asphalt to snow and ice Started in 1973 the WRC over the years has been a battleground for makes including Toyota Subaru Ford Citroen Fiat Audi Mitsubishi Mini and Peugeot Volkswagen and Hyundai are poised to join the series which attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators in some countries and a huge global television audience The WRC is regulated and controlled by the Federation Internationale de lrsquoAutomobile (FIA)
the governing body for motorsport worldwide
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Strap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quadStrap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quad bikes and embark on the ride of their lives This documentary charts their 5000km adventure across the outback as they visit the crash sites where their
lives changed forever Three men are paraplegics and one a quadriplegic making this no ordinary road movie Their encounters with mud deserts floods and exhaustion test their resilience and endurance to breaking
point Fuelled by bold humour and disarming honesty The Ride is a wild traverse across the terrain of the human
spirit as four men make peace with the tragedy of their past
Coming to a town near youCheck out the Facebook page for details
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Imagine being sixteen and you canrsquot even pick up a can of cokeAfter an accident changes everything how do you rebuildyour life
The Ride is an observational adventure film set in the picturesqueexpanse of outback Australia It documents a journey both literaland emotional as four men swap their wheelchairs for quad bikesand return to the crash sites where tragedy struck It isa heartfelt story of resilience laughter and survival as they striveto accept the reality of a life interrupted
50-year-old Jim is gregarious and jovial But behind his exuberantpersonality lies a determination to confront his past and as he putsit lsquoput the whole thing to bedrsquo
41-year-old Anton a curious bohemian type is on his lsquolast hurrahrsquoHalfway through the trip Anton will marry his fianceacute pregnant withtwins His nomadic life of adventure is about to change paceBest mates Terry 44 and Craig 45 met 29 years ago in hospitalLike lsquothe odd couplersquo Craig is regal dignified and introspective whilstTerry is witty and vivacious
As the only quadriplegic in the group Craig has about 8 workingmuscles in his entire body An ex-motorcross rider for Craig this isall about the ride pushing himself out of his comfort zone and feelingthe freedom of his youth Compared to wheelchairs Quad bikes arelike agile racing cars and after years of confinement itrsquos time to feelthe wind in his hair again
As the men hurtle across the outback the endless banter oneup-man-ship and camaraderie reveals a hilarious insight into thesubculture of disability Delving into the most private parts of theirlives the men speak candidly about sex marriage and catheters
At each of their crash sites we witness an intense vulnerability asthey face the demons of their past We explore the moment theyknew they would never walk again what they lost and how theygot from the most tragic point of their lives to where they are today
In the final act torrential rains flood the Simpson Desert and lakesappear where there hasnrsquot been water for 30 years To reach the finalcrash site the men must make an all night dash to Birdsville acrossthe flooded Simpson desert In a race against time they face astruggle that can only be won with sheer will and painful endurance
With bold and unpredictable humour the men take us on a fast andfurious 5000km ride Delving into their darkest days they share aninspirational story about the capacity of the human spirit to makepeace with the tragedy of the past
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Canning Stock Routewith the boys fromVoyager 4x4 Adventures
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
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Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
Offroading Online Magazine is excited to introduce George Royterrsquos Australia to our readers
Throughout 2013 we will be presenting a number of Georgersquos videos and look forward to a great partnership George has plans to compile a number of videos and begin marketing during 2013
George is a mini-documentary filmmaker for online media and DVD distribution
ldquoMy quest is to video the beautiful scenery towns and places of Australia and to capture not only the scenes but the natural atmospheric sounds of the location at that moment in timerdquo
ldquoI compose an ambient background soundtrack to convey the feeling of the scenerdquo
ldquoOutback Christmasrsquo is a collage of video images I have taken through 201112 of the far north of South Australiardquo
ldquoI have created the Ambient Music Soundscape arrangement of lsquoSilent Nightrsquo utilizing a variety of synthesiz-ers to convey the feeling of the remote beauty of this area of Australiardquo
ldquoThank you all on for viewing my video creationsrdquo
Merry Christmas
George Royterrsquos
Australia
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Diesel really is oily It certainly doesnrsquot burn like
Hollywood would portray it when a truck loaded
with Diesel Fuel explodes like an atomic bomb Well
the Diesel Liquid Fuel wouldnrsquot blow up like that
BUT if it was broken down into a vapour it would
Remember Petrol appears highly explosive but it
really is the vapour that catches on fire well ahead of
the liquid So how then does Diesel Fuel contain so
much energy In fact it has so much energy stored in
it that a modern day small 3 Litre Diesel engine can
have much more Torque than a 65 Litre V8 Petrol
Well itrsquos possible all due to Injector pressure and
design From a design and spray pattern point of view
the Diesel injector has the job of spraying the fuel
proportionally around the combustion chamber for
an even burn Thatrsquos an easy one Pressure is where
it all starts to become a little more complex Many
people get mixed up when it comes to Injector open-
ing pressure and Injector line pressure Most petrol
engine injectors open at around 50 PSI whilst a mod-
ern day Diesel injector opens at pressures above 2000
PSI on average Common Rail Diesel ldquoFuel linerdquo
pressures climb rapidly to above 20000 PSI BUT
remember this is the ldquoFuel line supply pressurerdquo NOT
the injector opening pressurehellipCommon Rail injec-
tors still have springs inside and effectively open at
the ldquousualrdquo injector pressures It is just the high supply
pressure of Common Rail that blasts the fuel through
a Common Rail injector for even more atomisation
again At any of these high pressures the Diesel Fuel
is broken down to very tiny droplets which brings the
Fuel particle closer to that volatile vapour which is
great for burning Now you can see how Diesel gets
its power
These pressures are set with the injector pump and
injector matching in design This is why lsquomodifyingrsquo
or lsquoraisingrsquo injector pressure above specifications on a
older Diesel with a Fuel injection pump is not always
a good thing To lsquode-bunkrsquo this theory of lsquowind the
Injector opening pressures up and shersquoll get more
powerrsquo we did some testing on our old Nissan GQ
Patrol with the trusty 42 Diesel
First run was with Injector pressures at a standard
1600 PSI No smoke and power was normal
Second Run was with Injector pressures lowered to
800 PSI Very smokey and possibly 1 or 2 HP more
power on average Reason The lower pressures meant
that the injector was not spraying well opening
earlier and closing later and letting in more fuel gen-
erally Too much fuel meant smoke and maybe a tiny
increase in power offset by all that excess fuel
Third Run with Injector pressures were raised to
2400 PSI No smoke and a lot less power Reason
The higher injector pressure was spraying well but
opened later and closed earlier lowering the overall
fuel volume Less Fuel means less power
In the end it was clear that injector pressures must
be kept to within a manufacturerrsquos specification to get
the best overall power and efficiency
Fuel supply pressures and the effects of changing
them we will chat about next time
Words by Andrew Leimroth
Critical Injector Pressures
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP TO BOOST RALLY AUSTRALIA EXCITEMENT
SPECTACULAR off road competition cars in a round of their national championship will boost the excitement for spectators at Rally Australia on the New South Wales Coffs Coast next September
The Australian Off Road Championship will be a new feature of the support program for Rally Australia which will host round 10 of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) as its headline event
on 12-15 September
Its addition is part of a plan by organisers to increase the range of attractions and facilities at theRally Australia festival adding to the excitement and value for ticket holders
While cars in the WRC and Australian Rally Championship - which also will run at RallyAustralia ndash contest relatively short stages on closed shire and forestry roads the off-roaders will tackle
longer stages over rougher bush terrain
Specially-built buggies SUVs and utes are among the most impressively-engineered machines in mot-orsport boasting big horsepower to drive them across rugged and muddy tracks at up to
200 kmh and long suspension travel to handle spectacular jumps and other obstacles
Drivers and navigators will need endurance as well as skill to complete an event of more than300 kms over two or three days at Rally Australia
While the main action is expected to be to the south of Coffs Harbour near one of the sportrsquos tra-ditional bases around Kempsey off road competitors also will tackle the nightly Super Special Stage
alongside the WRC and ARC rally cars and share their Service Park facilities
Chairman of the AORCrsquos commercial entity ORRInc Edwin Vandenberg said the event would showcase the extreme nature of the vehicles and their capabilities to an audience across Australia
and internationally
Marilyn Emmins Chair of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sportrsquos Australian Off RoadCommission welcomed the innovative link-up of rallying and off-roading
ldquoThis will be a great experience for off road teams and wersquore delighted to be joining with RallyAustraliardquo she said
Rally Australia Chairman Ben Rainsford said the off road event would add an exciting new attraction to the September weekend
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ldquoSpectators will certainly get their thrills with the Australian Off Road Championship These cars are true crowd-pleasers - they run fast fly high and sound loudrdquo he said
ldquoIt will showcase the sport to a new audience of spectators and television viewers and will be a terrific opportunity for crews who want to compete in the company of the worldrsquos best
ldquoAs well the crews families and supporters who follow the Off Road Championship will add signifi-cantly to the local economic benefit generated by more than a week of activity around Rally Australiardquo
Mr Rainsford said the off road round was the first of many additions and refinements organisers expected to announce over the coming months aimed at making Rally Australia one of the countryrsquos
greatest annual motorsport events
About Rally Australia
Rally Australia on 12-15 September 2013 will be the 22nd WRC event in Australia and the third since it moved to New South Wales from Western Australia The 2011 rally attracted more than
13000 visitors to the Coffs Coast generating more than 64000 bed nights and a net economicimpact of more than $12 million for the region according to Destination NSW The shire and forestry
roads of the Coffs Harbour Nambucca Bellingen and Clarence Valley localgovernment areas provide a true challenge for the WRC drivers against a magnificent backdrop of sub-
tropical coastal and hinterland scenery
About the FIA World Rally Championship
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is widely regarded as the worldrsquos most challenging motorsport championship Rounds in 13 countries pit drivers in highly-modified versions of popular pro-duction cars over a series of timed ldquospecial stagesrdquo on surfaces varying from gravel and asphalt to snow and ice Started in 1973 the WRC over the years has been a battleground for makes including Toyota Subaru Ford Citroen Fiat Audi Mitsubishi Mini and Peugeot Volkswagen and Hyundai are poised to join the series which attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators in some countries and a huge global television audience The WRC is regulated and controlled by the Federation Internationale de lrsquoAutomobile (FIA)
the governing body for motorsport worldwide
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Strap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quadStrap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quad bikes and embark on the ride of their lives This documentary charts their 5000km adventure across the outback as they visit the crash sites where their
lives changed forever Three men are paraplegics and one a quadriplegic making this no ordinary road movie Their encounters with mud deserts floods and exhaustion test their resilience and endurance to breaking
point Fuelled by bold humour and disarming honesty The Ride is a wild traverse across the terrain of the human
spirit as four men make peace with the tragedy of their past
Coming to a town near youCheck out the Facebook page for details
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Imagine being sixteen and you canrsquot even pick up a can of cokeAfter an accident changes everything how do you rebuildyour life
The Ride is an observational adventure film set in the picturesqueexpanse of outback Australia It documents a journey both literaland emotional as four men swap their wheelchairs for quad bikesand return to the crash sites where tragedy struck It isa heartfelt story of resilience laughter and survival as they striveto accept the reality of a life interrupted
50-year-old Jim is gregarious and jovial But behind his exuberantpersonality lies a determination to confront his past and as he putsit lsquoput the whole thing to bedrsquo
41-year-old Anton a curious bohemian type is on his lsquolast hurrahrsquoHalfway through the trip Anton will marry his fianceacute pregnant withtwins His nomadic life of adventure is about to change paceBest mates Terry 44 and Craig 45 met 29 years ago in hospitalLike lsquothe odd couplersquo Craig is regal dignified and introspective whilstTerry is witty and vivacious
As the only quadriplegic in the group Craig has about 8 workingmuscles in his entire body An ex-motorcross rider for Craig this isall about the ride pushing himself out of his comfort zone and feelingthe freedom of his youth Compared to wheelchairs Quad bikes arelike agile racing cars and after years of confinement itrsquos time to feelthe wind in his hair again
As the men hurtle across the outback the endless banter oneup-man-ship and camaraderie reveals a hilarious insight into thesubculture of disability Delving into the most private parts of theirlives the men speak candidly about sex marriage and catheters
At each of their crash sites we witness an intense vulnerability asthey face the demons of their past We explore the moment theyknew they would never walk again what they lost and how theygot from the most tragic point of their lives to where they are today
In the final act torrential rains flood the Simpson Desert and lakesappear where there hasnrsquot been water for 30 years To reach the finalcrash site the men must make an all night dash to Birdsville acrossthe flooded Simpson desert In a race against time they face astruggle that can only be won with sheer will and painful endurance
With bold and unpredictable humour the men take us on a fast andfurious 5000km ride Delving into their darkest days they share aninspirational story about the capacity of the human spirit to makepeace with the tragedy of the past
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Canning Stock Routewith the boys fromVoyager 4x4 Adventures
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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Diesel really is oily It certainly doesnrsquot burn like
Hollywood would portray it when a truck loaded
with Diesel Fuel explodes like an atomic bomb Well
the Diesel Liquid Fuel wouldnrsquot blow up like that
BUT if it was broken down into a vapour it would
Remember Petrol appears highly explosive but it
really is the vapour that catches on fire well ahead of
the liquid So how then does Diesel Fuel contain so
much energy In fact it has so much energy stored in
it that a modern day small 3 Litre Diesel engine can
have much more Torque than a 65 Litre V8 Petrol
Well itrsquos possible all due to Injector pressure and
design From a design and spray pattern point of view
the Diesel injector has the job of spraying the fuel
proportionally around the combustion chamber for
an even burn Thatrsquos an easy one Pressure is where
it all starts to become a little more complex Many
people get mixed up when it comes to Injector open-
ing pressure and Injector line pressure Most petrol
engine injectors open at around 50 PSI whilst a mod-
ern day Diesel injector opens at pressures above 2000
PSI on average Common Rail Diesel ldquoFuel linerdquo
pressures climb rapidly to above 20000 PSI BUT
remember this is the ldquoFuel line supply pressurerdquo NOT
the injector opening pressurehellipCommon Rail injec-
tors still have springs inside and effectively open at
the ldquousualrdquo injector pressures It is just the high supply
pressure of Common Rail that blasts the fuel through
a Common Rail injector for even more atomisation
again At any of these high pressures the Diesel Fuel
is broken down to very tiny droplets which brings the
Fuel particle closer to that volatile vapour which is
great for burning Now you can see how Diesel gets
its power
These pressures are set with the injector pump and
injector matching in design This is why lsquomodifyingrsquo
or lsquoraisingrsquo injector pressure above specifications on a
older Diesel with a Fuel injection pump is not always
a good thing To lsquode-bunkrsquo this theory of lsquowind the
Injector opening pressures up and shersquoll get more
powerrsquo we did some testing on our old Nissan GQ
Patrol with the trusty 42 Diesel
First run was with Injector pressures at a standard
1600 PSI No smoke and power was normal
Second Run was with Injector pressures lowered to
800 PSI Very smokey and possibly 1 or 2 HP more
power on average Reason The lower pressures meant
that the injector was not spraying well opening
earlier and closing later and letting in more fuel gen-
erally Too much fuel meant smoke and maybe a tiny
increase in power offset by all that excess fuel
Third Run with Injector pressures were raised to
2400 PSI No smoke and a lot less power Reason
The higher injector pressure was spraying well but
opened later and closed earlier lowering the overall
fuel volume Less Fuel means less power
In the end it was clear that injector pressures must
be kept to within a manufacturerrsquos specification to get
the best overall power and efficiency
Fuel supply pressures and the effects of changing
them we will chat about next time
Words by Andrew Leimroth
Critical Injector Pressures
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP TO BOOST RALLY AUSTRALIA EXCITEMENT
SPECTACULAR off road competition cars in a round of their national championship will boost the excitement for spectators at Rally Australia on the New South Wales Coffs Coast next September
The Australian Off Road Championship will be a new feature of the support program for Rally Australia which will host round 10 of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) as its headline event
on 12-15 September
Its addition is part of a plan by organisers to increase the range of attractions and facilities at theRally Australia festival adding to the excitement and value for ticket holders
While cars in the WRC and Australian Rally Championship - which also will run at RallyAustralia ndash contest relatively short stages on closed shire and forestry roads the off-roaders will tackle
longer stages over rougher bush terrain
Specially-built buggies SUVs and utes are among the most impressively-engineered machines in mot-orsport boasting big horsepower to drive them across rugged and muddy tracks at up to
200 kmh and long suspension travel to handle spectacular jumps and other obstacles
Drivers and navigators will need endurance as well as skill to complete an event of more than300 kms over two or three days at Rally Australia
While the main action is expected to be to the south of Coffs Harbour near one of the sportrsquos tra-ditional bases around Kempsey off road competitors also will tackle the nightly Super Special Stage
alongside the WRC and ARC rally cars and share their Service Park facilities
Chairman of the AORCrsquos commercial entity ORRInc Edwin Vandenberg said the event would showcase the extreme nature of the vehicles and their capabilities to an audience across Australia
and internationally
Marilyn Emmins Chair of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sportrsquos Australian Off RoadCommission welcomed the innovative link-up of rallying and off-roading
ldquoThis will be a great experience for off road teams and wersquore delighted to be joining with RallyAustraliardquo she said
Rally Australia Chairman Ben Rainsford said the off road event would add an exciting new attraction to the September weekend
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ldquoSpectators will certainly get their thrills with the Australian Off Road Championship These cars are true crowd-pleasers - they run fast fly high and sound loudrdquo he said
ldquoIt will showcase the sport to a new audience of spectators and television viewers and will be a terrific opportunity for crews who want to compete in the company of the worldrsquos best
ldquoAs well the crews families and supporters who follow the Off Road Championship will add signifi-cantly to the local economic benefit generated by more than a week of activity around Rally Australiardquo
Mr Rainsford said the off road round was the first of many additions and refinements organisers expected to announce over the coming months aimed at making Rally Australia one of the countryrsquos
greatest annual motorsport events
About Rally Australia
Rally Australia on 12-15 September 2013 will be the 22nd WRC event in Australia and the third since it moved to New South Wales from Western Australia The 2011 rally attracted more than
13000 visitors to the Coffs Coast generating more than 64000 bed nights and a net economicimpact of more than $12 million for the region according to Destination NSW The shire and forestry
roads of the Coffs Harbour Nambucca Bellingen and Clarence Valley localgovernment areas provide a true challenge for the WRC drivers against a magnificent backdrop of sub-
tropical coastal and hinterland scenery
About the FIA World Rally Championship
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is widely regarded as the worldrsquos most challenging motorsport championship Rounds in 13 countries pit drivers in highly-modified versions of popular pro-duction cars over a series of timed ldquospecial stagesrdquo on surfaces varying from gravel and asphalt to snow and ice Started in 1973 the WRC over the years has been a battleground for makes including Toyota Subaru Ford Citroen Fiat Audi Mitsubishi Mini and Peugeot Volkswagen and Hyundai are poised to join the series which attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators in some countries and a huge global television audience The WRC is regulated and controlled by the Federation Internationale de lrsquoAutomobile (FIA)
the governing body for motorsport worldwide
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Strap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quadStrap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quad bikes and embark on the ride of their lives This documentary charts their 5000km adventure across the outback as they visit the crash sites where their
lives changed forever Three men are paraplegics and one a quadriplegic making this no ordinary road movie Their encounters with mud deserts floods and exhaustion test their resilience and endurance to breaking
point Fuelled by bold humour and disarming honesty The Ride is a wild traverse across the terrain of the human
spirit as four men make peace with the tragedy of their past
Coming to a town near youCheck out the Facebook page for details
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Imagine being sixteen and you canrsquot even pick up a can of cokeAfter an accident changes everything how do you rebuildyour life
The Ride is an observational adventure film set in the picturesqueexpanse of outback Australia It documents a journey both literaland emotional as four men swap their wheelchairs for quad bikesand return to the crash sites where tragedy struck It isa heartfelt story of resilience laughter and survival as they striveto accept the reality of a life interrupted
50-year-old Jim is gregarious and jovial But behind his exuberantpersonality lies a determination to confront his past and as he putsit lsquoput the whole thing to bedrsquo
41-year-old Anton a curious bohemian type is on his lsquolast hurrahrsquoHalfway through the trip Anton will marry his fianceacute pregnant withtwins His nomadic life of adventure is about to change paceBest mates Terry 44 and Craig 45 met 29 years ago in hospitalLike lsquothe odd couplersquo Craig is regal dignified and introspective whilstTerry is witty and vivacious
As the only quadriplegic in the group Craig has about 8 workingmuscles in his entire body An ex-motorcross rider for Craig this isall about the ride pushing himself out of his comfort zone and feelingthe freedom of his youth Compared to wheelchairs Quad bikes arelike agile racing cars and after years of confinement itrsquos time to feelthe wind in his hair again
As the men hurtle across the outback the endless banter oneup-man-ship and camaraderie reveals a hilarious insight into thesubculture of disability Delving into the most private parts of theirlives the men speak candidly about sex marriage and catheters
At each of their crash sites we witness an intense vulnerability asthey face the demons of their past We explore the moment theyknew they would never walk again what they lost and how theygot from the most tragic point of their lives to where they are today
In the final act torrential rains flood the Simpson Desert and lakesappear where there hasnrsquot been water for 30 years To reach the finalcrash site the men must make an all night dash to Birdsville acrossthe flooded Simpson desert In a race against time they face astruggle that can only be won with sheer will and painful endurance
With bold and unpredictable humour the men take us on a fast andfurious 5000km ride Delving into their darkest days they share aninspirational story about the capacity of the human spirit to makepeace with the tragedy of the past
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Canning Stock Routewith the boys fromVoyager 4x4 Adventures
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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la grandeAustralian Off Road Racing Series
MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
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No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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Diesel really is oily It certainly doesnrsquot burn like
Hollywood would portray it when a truck loaded
with Diesel Fuel explodes like an atomic bomb Well
the Diesel Liquid Fuel wouldnrsquot blow up like that
BUT if it was broken down into a vapour it would
Remember Petrol appears highly explosive but it
really is the vapour that catches on fire well ahead of
the liquid So how then does Diesel Fuel contain so
much energy In fact it has so much energy stored in
it that a modern day small 3 Litre Diesel engine can
have much more Torque than a 65 Litre V8 Petrol
Well itrsquos possible all due to Injector pressure and
design From a design and spray pattern point of view
the Diesel injector has the job of spraying the fuel
proportionally around the combustion chamber for
an even burn Thatrsquos an easy one Pressure is where
it all starts to become a little more complex Many
people get mixed up when it comes to Injector open-
ing pressure and Injector line pressure Most petrol
engine injectors open at around 50 PSI whilst a mod-
ern day Diesel injector opens at pressures above 2000
PSI on average Common Rail Diesel ldquoFuel linerdquo
pressures climb rapidly to above 20000 PSI BUT
remember this is the ldquoFuel line supply pressurerdquo NOT
the injector opening pressurehellipCommon Rail injec-
tors still have springs inside and effectively open at
the ldquousualrdquo injector pressures It is just the high supply
pressure of Common Rail that blasts the fuel through
a Common Rail injector for even more atomisation
again At any of these high pressures the Diesel Fuel
is broken down to very tiny droplets which brings the
Fuel particle closer to that volatile vapour which is
great for burning Now you can see how Diesel gets
its power
These pressures are set with the injector pump and
injector matching in design This is why lsquomodifyingrsquo
or lsquoraisingrsquo injector pressure above specifications on a
older Diesel with a Fuel injection pump is not always
a good thing To lsquode-bunkrsquo this theory of lsquowind the
Injector opening pressures up and shersquoll get more
powerrsquo we did some testing on our old Nissan GQ
Patrol with the trusty 42 Diesel
First run was with Injector pressures at a standard
1600 PSI No smoke and power was normal
Second Run was with Injector pressures lowered to
800 PSI Very smokey and possibly 1 or 2 HP more
power on average Reason The lower pressures meant
that the injector was not spraying well opening
earlier and closing later and letting in more fuel gen-
erally Too much fuel meant smoke and maybe a tiny
increase in power offset by all that excess fuel
Third Run with Injector pressures were raised to
2400 PSI No smoke and a lot less power Reason
The higher injector pressure was spraying well but
opened later and closed earlier lowering the overall
fuel volume Less Fuel means less power
In the end it was clear that injector pressures must
be kept to within a manufacturerrsquos specification to get
the best overall power and efficiency
Fuel supply pressures and the effects of changing
them we will chat about next time
Words by Andrew Leimroth
Critical Injector Pressures
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP TO BOOST RALLY AUSTRALIA EXCITEMENT
SPECTACULAR off road competition cars in a round of their national championship will boost the excitement for spectators at Rally Australia on the New South Wales Coffs Coast next September
The Australian Off Road Championship will be a new feature of the support program for Rally Australia which will host round 10 of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) as its headline event
on 12-15 September
Its addition is part of a plan by organisers to increase the range of attractions and facilities at theRally Australia festival adding to the excitement and value for ticket holders
While cars in the WRC and Australian Rally Championship - which also will run at RallyAustralia ndash contest relatively short stages on closed shire and forestry roads the off-roaders will tackle
longer stages over rougher bush terrain
Specially-built buggies SUVs and utes are among the most impressively-engineered machines in mot-orsport boasting big horsepower to drive them across rugged and muddy tracks at up to
200 kmh and long suspension travel to handle spectacular jumps and other obstacles
Drivers and navigators will need endurance as well as skill to complete an event of more than300 kms over two or three days at Rally Australia
While the main action is expected to be to the south of Coffs Harbour near one of the sportrsquos tra-ditional bases around Kempsey off road competitors also will tackle the nightly Super Special Stage
alongside the WRC and ARC rally cars and share their Service Park facilities
Chairman of the AORCrsquos commercial entity ORRInc Edwin Vandenberg said the event would showcase the extreme nature of the vehicles and their capabilities to an audience across Australia
and internationally
Marilyn Emmins Chair of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sportrsquos Australian Off RoadCommission welcomed the innovative link-up of rallying and off-roading
ldquoThis will be a great experience for off road teams and wersquore delighted to be joining with RallyAustraliardquo she said
Rally Australia Chairman Ben Rainsford said the off road event would add an exciting new attraction to the September weekend
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ldquoSpectators will certainly get their thrills with the Australian Off Road Championship These cars are true crowd-pleasers - they run fast fly high and sound loudrdquo he said
ldquoIt will showcase the sport to a new audience of spectators and television viewers and will be a terrific opportunity for crews who want to compete in the company of the worldrsquos best
ldquoAs well the crews families and supporters who follow the Off Road Championship will add signifi-cantly to the local economic benefit generated by more than a week of activity around Rally Australiardquo
Mr Rainsford said the off road round was the first of many additions and refinements organisers expected to announce over the coming months aimed at making Rally Australia one of the countryrsquos
greatest annual motorsport events
About Rally Australia
Rally Australia on 12-15 September 2013 will be the 22nd WRC event in Australia and the third since it moved to New South Wales from Western Australia The 2011 rally attracted more than
13000 visitors to the Coffs Coast generating more than 64000 bed nights and a net economicimpact of more than $12 million for the region according to Destination NSW The shire and forestry
roads of the Coffs Harbour Nambucca Bellingen and Clarence Valley localgovernment areas provide a true challenge for the WRC drivers against a magnificent backdrop of sub-
tropical coastal and hinterland scenery
About the FIA World Rally Championship
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is widely regarded as the worldrsquos most challenging motorsport championship Rounds in 13 countries pit drivers in highly-modified versions of popular pro-duction cars over a series of timed ldquospecial stagesrdquo on surfaces varying from gravel and asphalt to snow and ice Started in 1973 the WRC over the years has been a battleground for makes including Toyota Subaru Ford Citroen Fiat Audi Mitsubishi Mini and Peugeot Volkswagen and Hyundai are poised to join the series which attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators in some countries and a huge global television audience The WRC is regulated and controlled by the Federation Internationale de lrsquoAutomobile (FIA)
the governing body for motorsport worldwide
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Strap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quadStrap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quad bikes and embark on the ride of their lives This documentary charts their 5000km adventure across the outback as they visit the crash sites where their
lives changed forever Three men are paraplegics and one a quadriplegic making this no ordinary road movie Their encounters with mud deserts floods and exhaustion test their resilience and endurance to breaking
point Fuelled by bold humour and disarming honesty The Ride is a wild traverse across the terrain of the human
spirit as four men make peace with the tragedy of their past
Coming to a town near youCheck out the Facebook page for details
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Imagine being sixteen and you canrsquot even pick up a can of cokeAfter an accident changes everything how do you rebuildyour life
The Ride is an observational adventure film set in the picturesqueexpanse of outback Australia It documents a journey both literaland emotional as four men swap their wheelchairs for quad bikesand return to the crash sites where tragedy struck It isa heartfelt story of resilience laughter and survival as they striveto accept the reality of a life interrupted
50-year-old Jim is gregarious and jovial But behind his exuberantpersonality lies a determination to confront his past and as he putsit lsquoput the whole thing to bedrsquo
41-year-old Anton a curious bohemian type is on his lsquolast hurrahrsquoHalfway through the trip Anton will marry his fianceacute pregnant withtwins His nomadic life of adventure is about to change paceBest mates Terry 44 and Craig 45 met 29 years ago in hospitalLike lsquothe odd couplersquo Craig is regal dignified and introspective whilstTerry is witty and vivacious
As the only quadriplegic in the group Craig has about 8 workingmuscles in his entire body An ex-motorcross rider for Craig this isall about the ride pushing himself out of his comfort zone and feelingthe freedom of his youth Compared to wheelchairs Quad bikes arelike agile racing cars and after years of confinement itrsquos time to feelthe wind in his hair again
As the men hurtle across the outback the endless banter oneup-man-ship and camaraderie reveals a hilarious insight into thesubculture of disability Delving into the most private parts of theirlives the men speak candidly about sex marriage and catheters
At each of their crash sites we witness an intense vulnerability asthey face the demons of their past We explore the moment theyknew they would never walk again what they lost and how theygot from the most tragic point of their lives to where they are today
In the final act torrential rains flood the Simpson Desert and lakesappear where there hasnrsquot been water for 30 years To reach the finalcrash site the men must make an all night dash to Birdsville acrossthe flooded Simpson desert In a race against time they face astruggle that can only be won with sheer will and painful endurance
With bold and unpredictable humour the men take us on a fast andfurious 5000km ride Delving into their darkest days they share aninspirational story about the capacity of the human spirit to makepeace with the tragedy of the past
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Canning Stock Routewith the boys fromVoyager 4x4 Adventures
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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la grandeAustralian Off Road Racing Series
MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
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Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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Diesel really is oily It certainly doesnrsquot burn like
Hollywood would portray it when a truck loaded
with Diesel Fuel explodes like an atomic bomb Well
the Diesel Liquid Fuel wouldnrsquot blow up like that
BUT if it was broken down into a vapour it would
Remember Petrol appears highly explosive but it
really is the vapour that catches on fire well ahead of
the liquid So how then does Diesel Fuel contain so
much energy In fact it has so much energy stored in
it that a modern day small 3 Litre Diesel engine can
have much more Torque than a 65 Litre V8 Petrol
Well itrsquos possible all due to Injector pressure and
design From a design and spray pattern point of view
the Diesel injector has the job of spraying the fuel
proportionally around the combustion chamber for
an even burn Thatrsquos an easy one Pressure is where
it all starts to become a little more complex Many
people get mixed up when it comes to Injector open-
ing pressure and Injector line pressure Most petrol
engine injectors open at around 50 PSI whilst a mod-
ern day Diesel injector opens at pressures above 2000
PSI on average Common Rail Diesel ldquoFuel linerdquo
pressures climb rapidly to above 20000 PSI BUT
remember this is the ldquoFuel line supply pressurerdquo NOT
the injector opening pressurehellipCommon Rail injec-
tors still have springs inside and effectively open at
the ldquousualrdquo injector pressures It is just the high supply
pressure of Common Rail that blasts the fuel through
a Common Rail injector for even more atomisation
again At any of these high pressures the Diesel Fuel
is broken down to very tiny droplets which brings the
Fuel particle closer to that volatile vapour which is
great for burning Now you can see how Diesel gets
its power
These pressures are set with the injector pump and
injector matching in design This is why lsquomodifyingrsquo
or lsquoraisingrsquo injector pressure above specifications on a
older Diesel with a Fuel injection pump is not always
a good thing To lsquode-bunkrsquo this theory of lsquowind the
Injector opening pressures up and shersquoll get more
powerrsquo we did some testing on our old Nissan GQ
Patrol with the trusty 42 Diesel
First run was with Injector pressures at a standard
1600 PSI No smoke and power was normal
Second Run was with Injector pressures lowered to
800 PSI Very smokey and possibly 1 or 2 HP more
power on average Reason The lower pressures meant
that the injector was not spraying well opening
earlier and closing later and letting in more fuel gen-
erally Too much fuel meant smoke and maybe a tiny
increase in power offset by all that excess fuel
Third Run with Injector pressures were raised to
2400 PSI No smoke and a lot less power Reason
The higher injector pressure was spraying well but
opened later and closed earlier lowering the overall
fuel volume Less Fuel means less power
In the end it was clear that injector pressures must
be kept to within a manufacturerrsquos specification to get
the best overall power and efficiency
Fuel supply pressures and the effects of changing
them we will chat about next time
Words by Andrew Leimroth
Critical Injector Pressures
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP TO BOOST RALLY AUSTRALIA EXCITEMENT
SPECTACULAR off road competition cars in a round of their national championship will boost the excitement for spectators at Rally Australia on the New South Wales Coffs Coast next September
The Australian Off Road Championship will be a new feature of the support program for Rally Australia which will host round 10 of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) as its headline event
on 12-15 September
Its addition is part of a plan by organisers to increase the range of attractions and facilities at theRally Australia festival adding to the excitement and value for ticket holders
While cars in the WRC and Australian Rally Championship - which also will run at RallyAustralia ndash contest relatively short stages on closed shire and forestry roads the off-roaders will tackle
longer stages over rougher bush terrain
Specially-built buggies SUVs and utes are among the most impressively-engineered machines in mot-orsport boasting big horsepower to drive them across rugged and muddy tracks at up to
200 kmh and long suspension travel to handle spectacular jumps and other obstacles
Drivers and navigators will need endurance as well as skill to complete an event of more than300 kms over two or three days at Rally Australia
While the main action is expected to be to the south of Coffs Harbour near one of the sportrsquos tra-ditional bases around Kempsey off road competitors also will tackle the nightly Super Special Stage
alongside the WRC and ARC rally cars and share their Service Park facilities
Chairman of the AORCrsquos commercial entity ORRInc Edwin Vandenberg said the event would showcase the extreme nature of the vehicles and their capabilities to an audience across Australia
and internationally
Marilyn Emmins Chair of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sportrsquos Australian Off RoadCommission welcomed the innovative link-up of rallying and off-roading
ldquoThis will be a great experience for off road teams and wersquore delighted to be joining with RallyAustraliardquo she said
Rally Australia Chairman Ben Rainsford said the off road event would add an exciting new attraction to the September weekend
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ldquoSpectators will certainly get their thrills with the Australian Off Road Championship These cars are true crowd-pleasers - they run fast fly high and sound loudrdquo he said
ldquoIt will showcase the sport to a new audience of spectators and television viewers and will be a terrific opportunity for crews who want to compete in the company of the worldrsquos best
ldquoAs well the crews families and supporters who follow the Off Road Championship will add signifi-cantly to the local economic benefit generated by more than a week of activity around Rally Australiardquo
Mr Rainsford said the off road round was the first of many additions and refinements organisers expected to announce over the coming months aimed at making Rally Australia one of the countryrsquos
greatest annual motorsport events
About Rally Australia
Rally Australia on 12-15 September 2013 will be the 22nd WRC event in Australia and the third since it moved to New South Wales from Western Australia The 2011 rally attracted more than
13000 visitors to the Coffs Coast generating more than 64000 bed nights and a net economicimpact of more than $12 million for the region according to Destination NSW The shire and forestry
roads of the Coffs Harbour Nambucca Bellingen and Clarence Valley localgovernment areas provide a true challenge for the WRC drivers against a magnificent backdrop of sub-
tropical coastal and hinterland scenery
About the FIA World Rally Championship
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is widely regarded as the worldrsquos most challenging motorsport championship Rounds in 13 countries pit drivers in highly-modified versions of popular pro-duction cars over a series of timed ldquospecial stagesrdquo on surfaces varying from gravel and asphalt to snow and ice Started in 1973 the WRC over the years has been a battleground for makes including Toyota Subaru Ford Citroen Fiat Audi Mitsubishi Mini and Peugeot Volkswagen and Hyundai are poised to join the series which attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators in some countries and a huge global television audience The WRC is regulated and controlled by the Federation Internationale de lrsquoAutomobile (FIA)
the governing body for motorsport worldwide
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Strap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quadStrap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quad bikes and embark on the ride of their lives This documentary charts their 5000km adventure across the outback as they visit the crash sites where their
lives changed forever Three men are paraplegics and one a quadriplegic making this no ordinary road movie Their encounters with mud deserts floods and exhaustion test their resilience and endurance to breaking
point Fuelled by bold humour and disarming honesty The Ride is a wild traverse across the terrain of the human
spirit as four men make peace with the tragedy of their past
Coming to a town near youCheck out the Facebook page for details
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Imagine being sixteen and you canrsquot even pick up a can of cokeAfter an accident changes everything how do you rebuildyour life
The Ride is an observational adventure film set in the picturesqueexpanse of outback Australia It documents a journey both literaland emotional as four men swap their wheelchairs for quad bikesand return to the crash sites where tragedy struck It isa heartfelt story of resilience laughter and survival as they striveto accept the reality of a life interrupted
50-year-old Jim is gregarious and jovial But behind his exuberantpersonality lies a determination to confront his past and as he putsit lsquoput the whole thing to bedrsquo
41-year-old Anton a curious bohemian type is on his lsquolast hurrahrsquoHalfway through the trip Anton will marry his fianceacute pregnant withtwins His nomadic life of adventure is about to change paceBest mates Terry 44 and Craig 45 met 29 years ago in hospitalLike lsquothe odd couplersquo Craig is regal dignified and introspective whilstTerry is witty and vivacious
As the only quadriplegic in the group Craig has about 8 workingmuscles in his entire body An ex-motorcross rider for Craig this isall about the ride pushing himself out of his comfort zone and feelingthe freedom of his youth Compared to wheelchairs Quad bikes arelike agile racing cars and after years of confinement itrsquos time to feelthe wind in his hair again
As the men hurtle across the outback the endless banter oneup-man-ship and camaraderie reveals a hilarious insight into thesubculture of disability Delving into the most private parts of theirlives the men speak candidly about sex marriage and catheters
At each of their crash sites we witness an intense vulnerability asthey face the demons of their past We explore the moment theyknew they would never walk again what they lost and how theygot from the most tragic point of their lives to where they are today
In the final act torrential rains flood the Simpson Desert and lakesappear where there hasnrsquot been water for 30 years To reach the finalcrash site the men must make an all night dash to Birdsville acrossthe flooded Simpson desert In a race against time they face astruggle that can only be won with sheer will and painful endurance
With bold and unpredictable humour the men take us on a fast andfurious 5000km ride Delving into their darkest days they share aninspirational story about the capacity of the human spirit to makepeace with the tragedy of the past
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Canning Stock Routewith the boys fromVoyager 4x4 Adventures
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
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Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
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Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
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through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP TO BOOST RALLY AUSTRALIA EXCITEMENT
SPECTACULAR off road competition cars in a round of their national championship will boost the excitement for spectators at Rally Australia on the New South Wales Coffs Coast next September
The Australian Off Road Championship will be a new feature of the support program for Rally Australia which will host round 10 of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) as its headline event
on 12-15 September
Its addition is part of a plan by organisers to increase the range of attractions and facilities at theRally Australia festival adding to the excitement and value for ticket holders
While cars in the WRC and Australian Rally Championship - which also will run at RallyAustralia ndash contest relatively short stages on closed shire and forestry roads the off-roaders will tackle
longer stages over rougher bush terrain
Specially-built buggies SUVs and utes are among the most impressively-engineered machines in mot-orsport boasting big horsepower to drive them across rugged and muddy tracks at up to
200 kmh and long suspension travel to handle spectacular jumps and other obstacles
Drivers and navigators will need endurance as well as skill to complete an event of more than300 kms over two or three days at Rally Australia
While the main action is expected to be to the south of Coffs Harbour near one of the sportrsquos tra-ditional bases around Kempsey off road competitors also will tackle the nightly Super Special Stage
alongside the WRC and ARC rally cars and share their Service Park facilities
Chairman of the AORCrsquos commercial entity ORRInc Edwin Vandenberg said the event would showcase the extreme nature of the vehicles and their capabilities to an audience across Australia
and internationally
Marilyn Emmins Chair of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sportrsquos Australian Off RoadCommission welcomed the innovative link-up of rallying and off-roading
ldquoThis will be a great experience for off road teams and wersquore delighted to be joining with RallyAustraliardquo she said
Rally Australia Chairman Ben Rainsford said the off road event would add an exciting new attraction to the September weekend
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ldquoSpectators will certainly get their thrills with the Australian Off Road Championship These cars are true crowd-pleasers - they run fast fly high and sound loudrdquo he said
ldquoIt will showcase the sport to a new audience of spectators and television viewers and will be a terrific opportunity for crews who want to compete in the company of the worldrsquos best
ldquoAs well the crews families and supporters who follow the Off Road Championship will add signifi-cantly to the local economic benefit generated by more than a week of activity around Rally Australiardquo
Mr Rainsford said the off road round was the first of many additions and refinements organisers expected to announce over the coming months aimed at making Rally Australia one of the countryrsquos
greatest annual motorsport events
About Rally Australia
Rally Australia on 12-15 September 2013 will be the 22nd WRC event in Australia and the third since it moved to New South Wales from Western Australia The 2011 rally attracted more than
13000 visitors to the Coffs Coast generating more than 64000 bed nights and a net economicimpact of more than $12 million for the region according to Destination NSW The shire and forestry
roads of the Coffs Harbour Nambucca Bellingen and Clarence Valley localgovernment areas provide a true challenge for the WRC drivers against a magnificent backdrop of sub-
tropical coastal and hinterland scenery
About the FIA World Rally Championship
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is widely regarded as the worldrsquos most challenging motorsport championship Rounds in 13 countries pit drivers in highly-modified versions of popular pro-duction cars over a series of timed ldquospecial stagesrdquo on surfaces varying from gravel and asphalt to snow and ice Started in 1973 the WRC over the years has been a battleground for makes including Toyota Subaru Ford Citroen Fiat Audi Mitsubishi Mini and Peugeot Volkswagen and Hyundai are poised to join the series which attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators in some countries and a huge global television audience The WRC is regulated and controlled by the Federation Internationale de lrsquoAutomobile (FIA)
the governing body for motorsport worldwide
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Strap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quadStrap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quad bikes and embark on the ride of their lives This documentary charts their 5000km adventure across the outback as they visit the crash sites where their
lives changed forever Three men are paraplegics and one a quadriplegic making this no ordinary road movie Their encounters with mud deserts floods and exhaustion test their resilience and endurance to breaking
point Fuelled by bold humour and disarming honesty The Ride is a wild traverse across the terrain of the human
spirit as four men make peace with the tragedy of their past
Coming to a town near youCheck out the Facebook page for details
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Imagine being sixteen and you canrsquot even pick up a can of cokeAfter an accident changes everything how do you rebuildyour life
The Ride is an observational adventure film set in the picturesqueexpanse of outback Australia It documents a journey both literaland emotional as four men swap their wheelchairs for quad bikesand return to the crash sites where tragedy struck It isa heartfelt story of resilience laughter and survival as they striveto accept the reality of a life interrupted
50-year-old Jim is gregarious and jovial But behind his exuberantpersonality lies a determination to confront his past and as he putsit lsquoput the whole thing to bedrsquo
41-year-old Anton a curious bohemian type is on his lsquolast hurrahrsquoHalfway through the trip Anton will marry his fianceacute pregnant withtwins His nomadic life of adventure is about to change paceBest mates Terry 44 and Craig 45 met 29 years ago in hospitalLike lsquothe odd couplersquo Craig is regal dignified and introspective whilstTerry is witty and vivacious
As the only quadriplegic in the group Craig has about 8 workingmuscles in his entire body An ex-motorcross rider for Craig this isall about the ride pushing himself out of his comfort zone and feelingthe freedom of his youth Compared to wheelchairs Quad bikes arelike agile racing cars and after years of confinement itrsquos time to feelthe wind in his hair again
As the men hurtle across the outback the endless banter oneup-man-ship and camaraderie reveals a hilarious insight into thesubculture of disability Delving into the most private parts of theirlives the men speak candidly about sex marriage and catheters
At each of their crash sites we witness an intense vulnerability asthey face the demons of their past We explore the moment theyknew they would never walk again what they lost and how theygot from the most tragic point of their lives to where they are today
In the final act torrential rains flood the Simpson Desert and lakesappear where there hasnrsquot been water for 30 years To reach the finalcrash site the men must make an all night dash to Birdsville acrossthe flooded Simpson desert In a race against time they face astruggle that can only be won with sheer will and painful endurance
With bold and unpredictable humour the men take us on a fast andfurious 5000km ride Delving into their darkest days they share aninspirational story about the capacity of the human spirit to makepeace with the tragedy of the past
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Canning Stock Routewith the boys fromVoyager 4x4 Adventures
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
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his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
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Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP TO BOOST RALLY AUSTRALIA EXCITEMENT
SPECTACULAR off road competition cars in a round of their national championship will boost the excitement for spectators at Rally Australia on the New South Wales Coffs Coast next September
The Australian Off Road Championship will be a new feature of the support program for Rally Australia which will host round 10 of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) as its headline event
on 12-15 September
Its addition is part of a plan by organisers to increase the range of attractions and facilities at theRally Australia festival adding to the excitement and value for ticket holders
While cars in the WRC and Australian Rally Championship - which also will run at RallyAustralia ndash contest relatively short stages on closed shire and forestry roads the off-roaders will tackle
longer stages over rougher bush terrain
Specially-built buggies SUVs and utes are among the most impressively-engineered machines in mot-orsport boasting big horsepower to drive them across rugged and muddy tracks at up to
200 kmh and long suspension travel to handle spectacular jumps and other obstacles
Drivers and navigators will need endurance as well as skill to complete an event of more than300 kms over two or three days at Rally Australia
While the main action is expected to be to the south of Coffs Harbour near one of the sportrsquos tra-ditional bases around Kempsey off road competitors also will tackle the nightly Super Special Stage
alongside the WRC and ARC rally cars and share their Service Park facilities
Chairman of the AORCrsquos commercial entity ORRInc Edwin Vandenberg said the event would showcase the extreme nature of the vehicles and their capabilities to an audience across Australia
and internationally
Marilyn Emmins Chair of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sportrsquos Australian Off RoadCommission welcomed the innovative link-up of rallying and off-roading
ldquoThis will be a great experience for off road teams and wersquore delighted to be joining with RallyAustraliardquo she said
Rally Australia Chairman Ben Rainsford said the off road event would add an exciting new attraction to the September weekend
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ldquoSpectators will certainly get their thrills with the Australian Off Road Championship These cars are true crowd-pleasers - they run fast fly high and sound loudrdquo he said
ldquoIt will showcase the sport to a new audience of spectators and television viewers and will be a terrific opportunity for crews who want to compete in the company of the worldrsquos best
ldquoAs well the crews families and supporters who follow the Off Road Championship will add signifi-cantly to the local economic benefit generated by more than a week of activity around Rally Australiardquo
Mr Rainsford said the off road round was the first of many additions and refinements organisers expected to announce over the coming months aimed at making Rally Australia one of the countryrsquos
greatest annual motorsport events
About Rally Australia
Rally Australia on 12-15 September 2013 will be the 22nd WRC event in Australia and the third since it moved to New South Wales from Western Australia The 2011 rally attracted more than
13000 visitors to the Coffs Coast generating more than 64000 bed nights and a net economicimpact of more than $12 million for the region according to Destination NSW The shire and forestry
roads of the Coffs Harbour Nambucca Bellingen and Clarence Valley localgovernment areas provide a true challenge for the WRC drivers against a magnificent backdrop of sub-
tropical coastal and hinterland scenery
About the FIA World Rally Championship
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is widely regarded as the worldrsquos most challenging motorsport championship Rounds in 13 countries pit drivers in highly-modified versions of popular pro-duction cars over a series of timed ldquospecial stagesrdquo on surfaces varying from gravel and asphalt to snow and ice Started in 1973 the WRC over the years has been a battleground for makes including Toyota Subaru Ford Citroen Fiat Audi Mitsubishi Mini and Peugeot Volkswagen and Hyundai are poised to join the series which attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators in some countries and a huge global television audience The WRC is regulated and controlled by the Federation Internationale de lrsquoAutomobile (FIA)
the governing body for motorsport worldwide
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Strap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quadStrap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quad bikes and embark on the ride of their lives This documentary charts their 5000km adventure across the outback as they visit the crash sites where their
lives changed forever Three men are paraplegics and one a quadriplegic making this no ordinary road movie Their encounters with mud deserts floods and exhaustion test their resilience and endurance to breaking
point Fuelled by bold humour and disarming honesty The Ride is a wild traverse across the terrain of the human
spirit as four men make peace with the tragedy of their past
Coming to a town near youCheck out the Facebook page for details
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Imagine being sixteen and you canrsquot even pick up a can of cokeAfter an accident changes everything how do you rebuildyour life
The Ride is an observational adventure film set in the picturesqueexpanse of outback Australia It documents a journey both literaland emotional as four men swap their wheelchairs for quad bikesand return to the crash sites where tragedy struck It isa heartfelt story of resilience laughter and survival as they striveto accept the reality of a life interrupted
50-year-old Jim is gregarious and jovial But behind his exuberantpersonality lies a determination to confront his past and as he putsit lsquoput the whole thing to bedrsquo
41-year-old Anton a curious bohemian type is on his lsquolast hurrahrsquoHalfway through the trip Anton will marry his fianceacute pregnant withtwins His nomadic life of adventure is about to change paceBest mates Terry 44 and Craig 45 met 29 years ago in hospitalLike lsquothe odd couplersquo Craig is regal dignified and introspective whilstTerry is witty and vivacious
As the only quadriplegic in the group Craig has about 8 workingmuscles in his entire body An ex-motorcross rider for Craig this isall about the ride pushing himself out of his comfort zone and feelingthe freedom of his youth Compared to wheelchairs Quad bikes arelike agile racing cars and after years of confinement itrsquos time to feelthe wind in his hair again
As the men hurtle across the outback the endless banter oneup-man-ship and camaraderie reveals a hilarious insight into thesubculture of disability Delving into the most private parts of theirlives the men speak candidly about sex marriage and catheters
At each of their crash sites we witness an intense vulnerability asthey face the demons of their past We explore the moment theyknew they would never walk again what they lost and how theygot from the most tragic point of their lives to where they are today
In the final act torrential rains flood the Simpson Desert and lakesappear where there hasnrsquot been water for 30 years To reach the finalcrash site the men must make an all night dash to Birdsville acrossthe flooded Simpson desert In a race against time they face astruggle that can only be won with sheer will and painful endurance
With bold and unpredictable humour the men take us on a fast andfurious 5000km ride Delving into their darkest days they share aninspirational story about the capacity of the human spirit to makepeace with the tragedy of the past
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Canning Stock Routewith the boys fromVoyager 4x4 Adventures
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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la grandeAustralian Off Road Racing Series
MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
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Next Issue
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A word from the editor
In this issue
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through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP TO BOOST RALLY AUSTRALIA EXCITEMENT
SPECTACULAR off road competition cars in a round of their national championship will boost the excitement for spectators at Rally Australia on the New South Wales Coffs Coast next September
The Australian Off Road Championship will be a new feature of the support program for Rally Australia which will host round 10 of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) as its headline event
on 12-15 September
Its addition is part of a plan by organisers to increase the range of attractions and facilities at theRally Australia festival adding to the excitement and value for ticket holders
While cars in the WRC and Australian Rally Championship - which also will run at RallyAustralia ndash contest relatively short stages on closed shire and forestry roads the off-roaders will tackle
longer stages over rougher bush terrain
Specially-built buggies SUVs and utes are among the most impressively-engineered machines in mot-orsport boasting big horsepower to drive them across rugged and muddy tracks at up to
200 kmh and long suspension travel to handle spectacular jumps and other obstacles
Drivers and navigators will need endurance as well as skill to complete an event of more than300 kms over two or three days at Rally Australia
While the main action is expected to be to the south of Coffs Harbour near one of the sportrsquos tra-ditional bases around Kempsey off road competitors also will tackle the nightly Super Special Stage
alongside the WRC and ARC rally cars and share their Service Park facilities
Chairman of the AORCrsquos commercial entity ORRInc Edwin Vandenberg said the event would showcase the extreme nature of the vehicles and their capabilities to an audience across Australia
and internationally
Marilyn Emmins Chair of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sportrsquos Australian Off RoadCommission welcomed the innovative link-up of rallying and off-roading
ldquoThis will be a great experience for off road teams and wersquore delighted to be joining with RallyAustraliardquo she said
Rally Australia Chairman Ben Rainsford said the off road event would add an exciting new attraction to the September weekend
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ldquoSpectators will certainly get their thrills with the Australian Off Road Championship These cars are true crowd-pleasers - they run fast fly high and sound loudrdquo he said
ldquoIt will showcase the sport to a new audience of spectators and television viewers and will be a terrific opportunity for crews who want to compete in the company of the worldrsquos best
ldquoAs well the crews families and supporters who follow the Off Road Championship will add signifi-cantly to the local economic benefit generated by more than a week of activity around Rally Australiardquo
Mr Rainsford said the off road round was the first of many additions and refinements organisers expected to announce over the coming months aimed at making Rally Australia one of the countryrsquos
greatest annual motorsport events
About Rally Australia
Rally Australia on 12-15 September 2013 will be the 22nd WRC event in Australia and the third since it moved to New South Wales from Western Australia The 2011 rally attracted more than
13000 visitors to the Coffs Coast generating more than 64000 bed nights and a net economicimpact of more than $12 million for the region according to Destination NSW The shire and forestry
roads of the Coffs Harbour Nambucca Bellingen and Clarence Valley localgovernment areas provide a true challenge for the WRC drivers against a magnificent backdrop of sub-
tropical coastal and hinterland scenery
About the FIA World Rally Championship
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is widely regarded as the worldrsquos most challenging motorsport championship Rounds in 13 countries pit drivers in highly-modified versions of popular pro-duction cars over a series of timed ldquospecial stagesrdquo on surfaces varying from gravel and asphalt to snow and ice Started in 1973 the WRC over the years has been a battleground for makes including Toyota Subaru Ford Citroen Fiat Audi Mitsubishi Mini and Peugeot Volkswagen and Hyundai are poised to join the series which attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators in some countries and a huge global television audience The WRC is regulated and controlled by the Federation Internationale de lrsquoAutomobile (FIA)
the governing body for motorsport worldwide
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Strap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quadStrap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quad bikes and embark on the ride of their lives This documentary charts their 5000km adventure across the outback as they visit the crash sites where their
lives changed forever Three men are paraplegics and one a quadriplegic making this no ordinary road movie Their encounters with mud deserts floods and exhaustion test their resilience and endurance to breaking
point Fuelled by bold humour and disarming honesty The Ride is a wild traverse across the terrain of the human
spirit as four men make peace with the tragedy of their past
Coming to a town near youCheck out the Facebook page for details
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Imagine being sixteen and you canrsquot even pick up a can of cokeAfter an accident changes everything how do you rebuildyour life
The Ride is an observational adventure film set in the picturesqueexpanse of outback Australia It documents a journey both literaland emotional as four men swap their wheelchairs for quad bikesand return to the crash sites where tragedy struck It isa heartfelt story of resilience laughter and survival as they striveto accept the reality of a life interrupted
50-year-old Jim is gregarious and jovial But behind his exuberantpersonality lies a determination to confront his past and as he putsit lsquoput the whole thing to bedrsquo
41-year-old Anton a curious bohemian type is on his lsquolast hurrahrsquoHalfway through the trip Anton will marry his fianceacute pregnant withtwins His nomadic life of adventure is about to change paceBest mates Terry 44 and Craig 45 met 29 years ago in hospitalLike lsquothe odd couplersquo Craig is regal dignified and introspective whilstTerry is witty and vivacious
As the only quadriplegic in the group Craig has about 8 workingmuscles in his entire body An ex-motorcross rider for Craig this isall about the ride pushing himself out of his comfort zone and feelingthe freedom of his youth Compared to wheelchairs Quad bikes arelike agile racing cars and after years of confinement itrsquos time to feelthe wind in his hair again
As the men hurtle across the outback the endless banter oneup-man-ship and camaraderie reveals a hilarious insight into thesubculture of disability Delving into the most private parts of theirlives the men speak candidly about sex marriage and catheters
At each of their crash sites we witness an intense vulnerability asthey face the demons of their past We explore the moment theyknew they would never walk again what they lost and how theygot from the most tragic point of their lives to where they are today
In the final act torrential rains flood the Simpson Desert and lakesappear where there hasnrsquot been water for 30 years To reach the finalcrash site the men must make an all night dash to Birdsville acrossthe flooded Simpson desert In a race against time they face astruggle that can only be won with sheer will and painful endurance
With bold and unpredictable humour the men take us on a fast andfurious 5000km ride Delving into their darkest days they share aninspirational story about the capacity of the human spirit to makepeace with the tragedy of the past
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Canning Stock Routewith the boys fromVoyager 4x4 Adventures
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
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Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP TO BOOST RALLY AUSTRALIA EXCITEMENT
SPECTACULAR off road competition cars in a round of their national championship will boost the excitement for spectators at Rally Australia on the New South Wales Coffs Coast next September
The Australian Off Road Championship will be a new feature of the support program for Rally Australia which will host round 10 of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) as its headline event
on 12-15 September
Its addition is part of a plan by organisers to increase the range of attractions and facilities at theRally Australia festival adding to the excitement and value for ticket holders
While cars in the WRC and Australian Rally Championship - which also will run at RallyAustralia ndash contest relatively short stages on closed shire and forestry roads the off-roaders will tackle
longer stages over rougher bush terrain
Specially-built buggies SUVs and utes are among the most impressively-engineered machines in mot-orsport boasting big horsepower to drive them across rugged and muddy tracks at up to
200 kmh and long suspension travel to handle spectacular jumps and other obstacles
Drivers and navigators will need endurance as well as skill to complete an event of more than300 kms over two or three days at Rally Australia
While the main action is expected to be to the south of Coffs Harbour near one of the sportrsquos tra-ditional bases around Kempsey off road competitors also will tackle the nightly Super Special Stage
alongside the WRC and ARC rally cars and share their Service Park facilities
Chairman of the AORCrsquos commercial entity ORRInc Edwin Vandenberg said the event would showcase the extreme nature of the vehicles and their capabilities to an audience across Australia
and internationally
Marilyn Emmins Chair of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sportrsquos Australian Off RoadCommission welcomed the innovative link-up of rallying and off-roading
ldquoThis will be a great experience for off road teams and wersquore delighted to be joining with RallyAustraliardquo she said
Rally Australia Chairman Ben Rainsford said the off road event would add an exciting new attraction to the September weekend
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ldquoSpectators will certainly get their thrills with the Australian Off Road Championship These cars are true crowd-pleasers - they run fast fly high and sound loudrdquo he said
ldquoIt will showcase the sport to a new audience of spectators and television viewers and will be a terrific opportunity for crews who want to compete in the company of the worldrsquos best
ldquoAs well the crews families and supporters who follow the Off Road Championship will add signifi-cantly to the local economic benefit generated by more than a week of activity around Rally Australiardquo
Mr Rainsford said the off road round was the first of many additions and refinements organisers expected to announce over the coming months aimed at making Rally Australia one of the countryrsquos
greatest annual motorsport events
About Rally Australia
Rally Australia on 12-15 September 2013 will be the 22nd WRC event in Australia and the third since it moved to New South Wales from Western Australia The 2011 rally attracted more than
13000 visitors to the Coffs Coast generating more than 64000 bed nights and a net economicimpact of more than $12 million for the region according to Destination NSW The shire and forestry
roads of the Coffs Harbour Nambucca Bellingen and Clarence Valley localgovernment areas provide a true challenge for the WRC drivers against a magnificent backdrop of sub-
tropical coastal and hinterland scenery
About the FIA World Rally Championship
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is widely regarded as the worldrsquos most challenging motorsport championship Rounds in 13 countries pit drivers in highly-modified versions of popular pro-duction cars over a series of timed ldquospecial stagesrdquo on surfaces varying from gravel and asphalt to snow and ice Started in 1973 the WRC over the years has been a battleground for makes including Toyota Subaru Ford Citroen Fiat Audi Mitsubishi Mini and Peugeot Volkswagen and Hyundai are poised to join the series which attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators in some countries and a huge global television audience The WRC is regulated and controlled by the Federation Internationale de lrsquoAutomobile (FIA)
the governing body for motorsport worldwide
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Strap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quadStrap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quad bikes and embark on the ride of their lives This documentary charts their 5000km adventure across the outback as they visit the crash sites where their
lives changed forever Three men are paraplegics and one a quadriplegic making this no ordinary road movie Their encounters with mud deserts floods and exhaustion test their resilience and endurance to breaking
point Fuelled by bold humour and disarming honesty The Ride is a wild traverse across the terrain of the human
spirit as four men make peace with the tragedy of their past
Coming to a town near youCheck out the Facebook page for details
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Imagine being sixteen and you canrsquot even pick up a can of cokeAfter an accident changes everything how do you rebuildyour life
The Ride is an observational adventure film set in the picturesqueexpanse of outback Australia It documents a journey both literaland emotional as four men swap their wheelchairs for quad bikesand return to the crash sites where tragedy struck It isa heartfelt story of resilience laughter and survival as they striveto accept the reality of a life interrupted
50-year-old Jim is gregarious and jovial But behind his exuberantpersonality lies a determination to confront his past and as he putsit lsquoput the whole thing to bedrsquo
41-year-old Anton a curious bohemian type is on his lsquolast hurrahrsquoHalfway through the trip Anton will marry his fianceacute pregnant withtwins His nomadic life of adventure is about to change paceBest mates Terry 44 and Craig 45 met 29 years ago in hospitalLike lsquothe odd couplersquo Craig is regal dignified and introspective whilstTerry is witty and vivacious
As the only quadriplegic in the group Craig has about 8 workingmuscles in his entire body An ex-motorcross rider for Craig this isall about the ride pushing himself out of his comfort zone and feelingthe freedom of his youth Compared to wheelchairs Quad bikes arelike agile racing cars and after years of confinement itrsquos time to feelthe wind in his hair again
As the men hurtle across the outback the endless banter oneup-man-ship and camaraderie reveals a hilarious insight into thesubculture of disability Delving into the most private parts of theirlives the men speak candidly about sex marriage and catheters
At each of their crash sites we witness an intense vulnerability asthey face the demons of their past We explore the moment theyknew they would never walk again what they lost and how theygot from the most tragic point of their lives to where they are today
In the final act torrential rains flood the Simpson Desert and lakesappear where there hasnrsquot been water for 30 years To reach the finalcrash site the men must make an all night dash to Birdsville acrossthe flooded Simpson desert In a race against time they face astruggle that can only be won with sheer will and painful endurance
With bold and unpredictable humour the men take us on a fast andfurious 5000km ride Delving into their darkest days they share aninspirational story about the capacity of the human spirit to makepeace with the tragedy of the past
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Canning Stock Routewith the boys fromVoyager 4x4 Adventures
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
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Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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ldquoSpectators will certainly get their thrills with the Australian Off Road Championship These cars are true crowd-pleasers - they run fast fly high and sound loudrdquo he said
ldquoIt will showcase the sport to a new audience of spectators and television viewers and will be a terrific opportunity for crews who want to compete in the company of the worldrsquos best
ldquoAs well the crews families and supporters who follow the Off Road Championship will add signifi-cantly to the local economic benefit generated by more than a week of activity around Rally Australiardquo
Mr Rainsford said the off road round was the first of many additions and refinements organisers expected to announce over the coming months aimed at making Rally Australia one of the countryrsquos
greatest annual motorsport events
About Rally Australia
Rally Australia on 12-15 September 2013 will be the 22nd WRC event in Australia and the third since it moved to New South Wales from Western Australia The 2011 rally attracted more than
13000 visitors to the Coffs Coast generating more than 64000 bed nights and a net economicimpact of more than $12 million for the region according to Destination NSW The shire and forestry
roads of the Coffs Harbour Nambucca Bellingen and Clarence Valley localgovernment areas provide a true challenge for the WRC drivers against a magnificent backdrop of sub-
tropical coastal and hinterland scenery
About the FIA World Rally Championship
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is widely regarded as the worldrsquos most challenging motorsport championship Rounds in 13 countries pit drivers in highly-modified versions of popular pro-duction cars over a series of timed ldquospecial stagesrdquo on surfaces varying from gravel and asphalt to snow and ice Started in 1973 the WRC over the years has been a battleground for makes including Toyota Subaru Ford Citroen Fiat Audi Mitsubishi Mini and Peugeot Volkswagen and Hyundai are poised to join the series which attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators in some countries and a huge global television audience The WRC is regulated and controlled by the Federation Internationale de lrsquoAutomobile (FIA)
the governing body for motorsport worldwide
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Strap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quadStrap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quad bikes and embark on the ride of their lives This documentary charts their 5000km adventure across the outback as they visit the crash sites where their
lives changed forever Three men are paraplegics and one a quadriplegic making this no ordinary road movie Their encounters with mud deserts floods and exhaustion test their resilience and endurance to breaking
point Fuelled by bold humour and disarming honesty The Ride is a wild traverse across the terrain of the human
spirit as four men make peace with the tragedy of their past
Coming to a town near youCheck out the Facebook page for details
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Imagine being sixteen and you canrsquot even pick up a can of cokeAfter an accident changes everything how do you rebuildyour life
The Ride is an observational adventure film set in the picturesqueexpanse of outback Australia It documents a journey both literaland emotional as four men swap their wheelchairs for quad bikesand return to the crash sites where tragedy struck It isa heartfelt story of resilience laughter and survival as they striveto accept the reality of a life interrupted
50-year-old Jim is gregarious and jovial But behind his exuberantpersonality lies a determination to confront his past and as he putsit lsquoput the whole thing to bedrsquo
41-year-old Anton a curious bohemian type is on his lsquolast hurrahrsquoHalfway through the trip Anton will marry his fianceacute pregnant withtwins His nomadic life of adventure is about to change paceBest mates Terry 44 and Craig 45 met 29 years ago in hospitalLike lsquothe odd couplersquo Craig is regal dignified and introspective whilstTerry is witty and vivacious
As the only quadriplegic in the group Craig has about 8 workingmuscles in his entire body An ex-motorcross rider for Craig this isall about the ride pushing himself out of his comfort zone and feelingthe freedom of his youth Compared to wheelchairs Quad bikes arelike agile racing cars and after years of confinement itrsquos time to feelthe wind in his hair again
As the men hurtle across the outback the endless banter oneup-man-ship and camaraderie reveals a hilarious insight into thesubculture of disability Delving into the most private parts of theirlives the men speak candidly about sex marriage and catheters
At each of their crash sites we witness an intense vulnerability asthey face the demons of their past We explore the moment theyknew they would never walk again what they lost and how theygot from the most tragic point of their lives to where they are today
In the final act torrential rains flood the Simpson Desert and lakesappear where there hasnrsquot been water for 30 years To reach the finalcrash site the men must make an all night dash to Birdsville acrossthe flooded Simpson desert In a race against time they face astruggle that can only be won with sheer will and painful endurance
With bold and unpredictable humour the men take us on a fast andfurious 5000km ride Delving into their darkest days they share aninspirational story about the capacity of the human spirit to makepeace with the tragedy of the past
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Canning Stock Routewith the boys fromVoyager 4x4 Adventures
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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la grandeAustralian Off Road Racing Series
MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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la grande DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
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Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
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If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
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Strap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quadStrap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quad bikes and embark on the ride of their lives This documentary charts their 5000km adventure across the outback as they visit the crash sites where their
lives changed forever Three men are paraplegics and one a quadriplegic making this no ordinary road movie Their encounters with mud deserts floods and exhaustion test their resilience and endurance to breaking
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Imagine being sixteen and you canrsquot even pick up a can of cokeAfter an accident changes everything how do you rebuildyour life
The Ride is an observational adventure film set in the picturesqueexpanse of outback Australia It documents a journey both literaland emotional as four men swap their wheelchairs for quad bikesand return to the crash sites where tragedy struck It isa heartfelt story of resilience laughter and survival as they striveto accept the reality of a life interrupted
50-year-old Jim is gregarious and jovial But behind his exuberantpersonality lies a determination to confront his past and as he putsit lsquoput the whole thing to bedrsquo
41-year-old Anton a curious bohemian type is on his lsquolast hurrahrsquoHalfway through the trip Anton will marry his fianceacute pregnant withtwins His nomadic life of adventure is about to change paceBest mates Terry 44 and Craig 45 met 29 years ago in hospitalLike lsquothe odd couplersquo Craig is regal dignified and introspective whilstTerry is witty and vivacious
As the only quadriplegic in the group Craig has about 8 workingmuscles in his entire body An ex-motorcross rider for Craig this isall about the ride pushing himself out of his comfort zone and feelingthe freedom of his youth Compared to wheelchairs Quad bikes arelike agile racing cars and after years of confinement itrsquos time to feelthe wind in his hair again
As the men hurtle across the outback the endless banter oneup-man-ship and camaraderie reveals a hilarious insight into thesubculture of disability Delving into the most private parts of theirlives the men speak candidly about sex marriage and catheters
At each of their crash sites we witness an intense vulnerability asthey face the demons of their past We explore the moment theyknew they would never walk again what they lost and how theygot from the most tragic point of their lives to where they are today
In the final act torrential rains flood the Simpson Desert and lakesappear where there hasnrsquot been water for 30 years To reach the finalcrash site the men must make an all night dash to Birdsville acrossthe flooded Simpson desert In a race against time they face astruggle that can only be won with sheer will and painful endurance
With bold and unpredictable humour the men take us on a fast andfurious 5000km ride Delving into their darkest days they share aninspirational story about the capacity of the human spirit to makepeace with the tragedy of the past
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Canning Stock Routewith the boys fromVoyager 4x4 Adventures
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
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Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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Strap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quadStrap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quad bikes and embark on the ride of their lives This documentary charts their 5000km adventure across the outback as they visit the crash sites where their
lives changed forever Three men are paraplegics and one a quadriplegic making this no ordinary road movie Their encounters with mud deserts floods and exhaustion test their resilience and endurance to breaking
point Fuelled by bold humour and disarming honesty The Ride is a wild traverse across the terrain of the human
spirit as four men make peace with the tragedy of their past
Coming to a town near youCheck out the Facebook page for details
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Imagine being sixteen and you canrsquot even pick up a can of cokeAfter an accident changes everything how do you rebuildyour life
The Ride is an observational adventure film set in the picturesqueexpanse of outback Australia It documents a journey both literaland emotional as four men swap their wheelchairs for quad bikesand return to the crash sites where tragedy struck It isa heartfelt story of resilience laughter and survival as they striveto accept the reality of a life interrupted
50-year-old Jim is gregarious and jovial But behind his exuberantpersonality lies a determination to confront his past and as he putsit lsquoput the whole thing to bedrsquo
41-year-old Anton a curious bohemian type is on his lsquolast hurrahrsquoHalfway through the trip Anton will marry his fianceacute pregnant withtwins His nomadic life of adventure is about to change paceBest mates Terry 44 and Craig 45 met 29 years ago in hospitalLike lsquothe odd couplersquo Craig is regal dignified and introspective whilstTerry is witty and vivacious
As the only quadriplegic in the group Craig has about 8 workingmuscles in his entire body An ex-motorcross rider for Craig this isall about the ride pushing himself out of his comfort zone and feelingthe freedom of his youth Compared to wheelchairs Quad bikes arelike agile racing cars and after years of confinement itrsquos time to feelthe wind in his hair again
As the men hurtle across the outback the endless banter oneup-man-ship and camaraderie reveals a hilarious insight into thesubculture of disability Delving into the most private parts of theirlives the men speak candidly about sex marriage and catheters
At each of their crash sites we witness an intense vulnerability asthey face the demons of their past We explore the moment theyknew they would never walk again what they lost and how theygot from the most tragic point of their lives to where they are today
In the final act torrential rains flood the Simpson Desert and lakesappear where there hasnrsquot been water for 30 years To reach the finalcrash site the men must make an all night dash to Birdsville acrossthe flooded Simpson desert In a race against time they face astruggle that can only be won with sheer will and painful endurance
With bold and unpredictable humour the men take us on a fast andfurious 5000km ride Delving into their darkest days they share aninspirational story about the capacity of the human spirit to makepeace with the tragedy of the past
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Canning Stock Routewith the boys fromVoyager 4x4 Adventures
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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la grande DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
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frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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Strap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quadStrap yourself in as four Aussie blokes swap wheelchairs for quad bikes and embark on the ride of their lives This documentary charts their 5000km adventure across the outback as they visit the crash sites where their
lives changed forever Three men are paraplegics and one a quadriplegic making this no ordinary road movie Their encounters with mud deserts floods and exhaustion test their resilience and endurance to breaking
point Fuelled by bold humour and disarming honesty The Ride is a wild traverse across the terrain of the human
spirit as four men make peace with the tragedy of their past
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Imagine being sixteen and you canrsquot even pick up a can of cokeAfter an accident changes everything how do you rebuildyour life
The Ride is an observational adventure film set in the picturesqueexpanse of outback Australia It documents a journey both literaland emotional as four men swap their wheelchairs for quad bikesand return to the crash sites where tragedy struck It isa heartfelt story of resilience laughter and survival as they striveto accept the reality of a life interrupted
50-year-old Jim is gregarious and jovial But behind his exuberantpersonality lies a determination to confront his past and as he putsit lsquoput the whole thing to bedrsquo
41-year-old Anton a curious bohemian type is on his lsquolast hurrahrsquoHalfway through the trip Anton will marry his fianceacute pregnant withtwins His nomadic life of adventure is about to change paceBest mates Terry 44 and Craig 45 met 29 years ago in hospitalLike lsquothe odd couplersquo Craig is regal dignified and introspective whilstTerry is witty and vivacious
As the only quadriplegic in the group Craig has about 8 workingmuscles in his entire body An ex-motorcross rider for Craig this isall about the ride pushing himself out of his comfort zone and feelingthe freedom of his youth Compared to wheelchairs Quad bikes arelike agile racing cars and after years of confinement itrsquos time to feelthe wind in his hair again
As the men hurtle across the outback the endless banter oneup-man-ship and camaraderie reveals a hilarious insight into thesubculture of disability Delving into the most private parts of theirlives the men speak candidly about sex marriage and catheters
At each of their crash sites we witness an intense vulnerability asthey face the demons of their past We explore the moment theyknew they would never walk again what they lost and how theygot from the most tragic point of their lives to where they are today
In the final act torrential rains flood the Simpson Desert and lakesappear where there hasnrsquot been water for 30 years To reach the finalcrash site the men must make an all night dash to Birdsville acrossthe flooded Simpson desert In a race against time they face astruggle that can only be won with sheer will and painful endurance
With bold and unpredictable humour the men take us on a fast andfurious 5000km ride Delving into their darkest days they share aninspirational story about the capacity of the human spirit to makepeace with the tragedy of the past
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Canning Stock Routewith the boys fromVoyager 4x4 Adventures
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
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Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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Imagine being sixteen and you canrsquot even pick up a can of cokeAfter an accident changes everything how do you rebuildyour life
The Ride is an observational adventure film set in the picturesqueexpanse of outback Australia It documents a journey both literaland emotional as four men swap their wheelchairs for quad bikesand return to the crash sites where tragedy struck It isa heartfelt story of resilience laughter and survival as they striveto accept the reality of a life interrupted
50-year-old Jim is gregarious and jovial But behind his exuberantpersonality lies a determination to confront his past and as he putsit lsquoput the whole thing to bedrsquo
41-year-old Anton a curious bohemian type is on his lsquolast hurrahrsquoHalfway through the trip Anton will marry his fianceacute pregnant withtwins His nomadic life of adventure is about to change paceBest mates Terry 44 and Craig 45 met 29 years ago in hospitalLike lsquothe odd couplersquo Craig is regal dignified and introspective whilstTerry is witty and vivacious
As the only quadriplegic in the group Craig has about 8 workingmuscles in his entire body An ex-motorcross rider for Craig this isall about the ride pushing himself out of his comfort zone and feelingthe freedom of his youth Compared to wheelchairs Quad bikes arelike agile racing cars and after years of confinement itrsquos time to feelthe wind in his hair again
As the men hurtle across the outback the endless banter oneup-man-ship and camaraderie reveals a hilarious insight into thesubculture of disability Delving into the most private parts of theirlives the men speak candidly about sex marriage and catheters
At each of their crash sites we witness an intense vulnerability asthey face the demons of their past We explore the moment theyknew they would never walk again what they lost and how theygot from the most tragic point of their lives to where they are today
In the final act torrential rains flood the Simpson Desert and lakesappear where there hasnrsquot been water for 30 years To reach the finalcrash site the men must make an all night dash to Birdsville acrossthe flooded Simpson desert In a race against time they face astruggle that can only be won with sheer will and painful endurance
With bold and unpredictable humour the men take us on a fast andfurious 5000km ride Delving into their darkest days they share aninspirational story about the capacity of the human spirit to makepeace with the tragedy of the past
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Canning Stock Routewith the boys fromVoyager 4x4 Adventures
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
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Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
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Canning Stock Routewith the boys fromVoyager 4x4 Adventures
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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la grandeAustralian Off Road Racing Series
MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
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Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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Canning Stock Routewith the boys fromVoyager 4x4 Adventures
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
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Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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Canning Stock Routewith the boys fromVoyager 4x4 Adventures
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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la grandeAustralian Off Road Racing Series
MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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la grande DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
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The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
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A word from the editor
In this issue
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through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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This article was written by Jason King who is the owner of Voyager 4x4 Adventures a Tagalong amp Passenger tour company that operates 4x4 tours
to every corner of Australia Jason has driven the Canning Stock Route five times over the past seven
years and will drive it again at least another two times in 2013 For more details on any of their tours please go to wwwvoyager4x4ad-
venturescomauPhotography is by Lachlan King first time up the CSR amp Jason King
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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la grandeAustralian Off Road Racing Series
MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
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Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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The CSR as it rsquos commonly known is one of Australiarsquos if not the worldrsquos most iconic off-road destinations The planning preparation and vehicle setup to complete this amazing trip can take months if not years and then coupled with the need to carry large amounts of fuel water and food it is simply too much for most standard vehicles to cope with
At the end of the day that is why companies like mine exist we find a lot of people use a Tagalong tour operator like us who have already done all the research someone who has all the mapping got all the permits and approvals in place and most importantly these days carries all the food and does all the cooking and cleaning up for you
If you want us too that is
We start our CSR tagalong and passenger tour from the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara as it has easy access to everything our customers may need before we hit the tracks It has a supermarket mechanical facilities service station medical centre various clothing shops and the airport nearby
This year we managed to put every one of these facilities to good use when we picked up our passen-gers at the airport the day before the tour was scheduled to start only to find that the airline had sent their luggage to the wrong state all together They had no clothes toiletries and most importantly medications for the next month That afternoon was supposed to be a relaxing get to know you time but it was spent shopping for warm clothes and visiting doctors to replace prescriptions and so on so the trip could start as planned
Probably the most interest-ing part was negotiating over the phone to get the luggage air dropped at a remote community that the call centre operator could not even pronounce let alone know where it was and whilst all this was going on we also had to find
time for our welcome BBQ at the campground which luckily enough went off without a hitch thanks to some of our great customers that did the cooking whilst I was still negotiating with the airlines
It was decided amongst the group to start the tour a day late to let the airlines get the luggage to us at Yulara until we got a call to let us know that now they had lost the luggage all together and it would probably be a few days until it was relocated At this point we decided we had purchased enough to get us to Wiluna so the trip was to start as planned
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
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Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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What an awesome place Yulara is to start an iconic trip firstly to drive past Uluru at sunrise as the colours of this great monolith change by the minute Then continue on the 50 odd kilometers out to Kata Tjuta (The Olgarsquos) before hitting the dirt and airing down with the incredible red glow behind you
This part of the trip turns out to be a real favourite as we pass through the Petermann Ranges to Lasseterrsquos Cave for Lunch The road at this stage is in pretty good condition although the turn off to Lasseterrsquos cave is not marked it is fairly easy to find
Whilst there we have some lunch before heading off on foot to the cave which has a couple of plaques that tell of the story of Lasseter and how he ended up in this cave
Whilst on the walk we are reminded of how harsh this coun-try is when it hasnrsquot rained for a few months as we came across numerous animal skeletons includ-ing snakes birds and a calf within a couple of hundred metres
After lunch we continued on past the Docker river community before one of the customers called over the radio that he had seen a brand new tyre and wheel roll-ing down the road towards him and after checking to make sure it didnrsquot fit his 79 series cruiser he was curious as to where it had come from
A quick call across the UHF radio confirmed it was not from one of our vehicles (or so we thought) and it was decided to leave it on the side of the road incase one of the vehicles that were travelling towards us had dropped it
Half an hour and 40klm later we were stopped in our tracks as one of the 4x4rsquos in our convoy discovered it was one of his spares that he had attached to his roof and covered in a tarp the strap had broken and it had left his roof jumped over his camper trailer and started rolling the wrong way down the road
Needless to say that afternoon tea was called as he travelled back to pick up his spare tyre whilst the rest of us enjoyed tea coffee and freshly baked biscuits that we had purchased at Yulara
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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la grande DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
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The rest of the trip to Warakurna was amazing as the cliffs changed colours with the setting sun and we kept stopping for some great photo opportunities Just before you reach Warakurna there is a sign on the side of the
road which reads ldquoNo fire wood available at Warakurna if you want a fire collect wood nowrdquo this to me is a great idea and one that should be used in many other regional areas as it lets travelers know where wood collection is
allowed and where itrsquos not
We reached Warakurna at about 400pm and although this is an out of the way place it has great facilities
including a grassy campsite camp kitchen with BBQrsquos kettles toasters hot water and an awesome shower block
with fantastic hot water
ldquoPlease keep in mind that although the roadhouse is outside the Aboriginal community it is still a dry com-munity and so no alcohol is allowed to be consumed in
the areardquo
After a great nights sleep we were off to visit Australiarsquos most isolated weather station ldquoGilesrdquo It is here that Len Beadellrsquos grader and certain original plaques are located along with the wreckage of some rockets an interesting
sculpture of a giant High Heeled shoe and some aborigi-nal artwork are also on display
The tour here is very informative and part of it includes the releasing of a weather balloon and checking all the gauges that supply all the weather readings for this part
of the country
We were especially lucky as the meteorologist giving the tour that day thought that one of our customers was
Dick Whitaker from the Weather channel and so he gave us an extra insight into the running of the station as he thought he was being assessed by Australiarsquos fore-most meteorologist This is usually a 45 minute tour that turned into a 2 hour event but to be honest it is fascinat-ing to learning about what makes Australiarsquos weather tick
From here we headed further along the Great Central Road to the intersection of the Old Gunbarrel Hwy (the so called Abandoned section) the turn off is not marked
and is quite confusing to find as it is just two wheel tracks barely visible in the long grass and then it splits into
around 6 different tracks as it leaves the GCR
This is due to wet weather over the years and the easi-est path being taken to avoid bog holes and soft sections from here the track narrows and becomes much rougher
than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just
guessing which direction the track heads next
Throughout the day we stopped at the two treersquos blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as
well as the Beadell plaque on the Desert Oak tree
Out here the wildlife is incredible with Black Dingorsquos Emursquos Red Kangaroorsquos Reptiles and the ever present
Camels None of these animals are afraid or even weary of us which is a testament to just how remote this area is
Probably one of the most awesome sights on the way to our overnight camp at Mippultjarra Junction was the
Spinifex it was literally taller than the vehicles Personally I have never seen the grasses so high as we have seen this
year and the amazing part of it was that there were no seeds to block the radiators even when we walked away
from the track
There is a shelter at Mippultjarra with a rainwater tank that had lovely clean water and lots of firewood available nearby so we had a big campfire that night and cooked a Lamb roast in the coals with all the trimmings like
Potatoes Carrots Pumpkin and Broccoli all topped off with a nice thick gravy
The next morning we awoke to an incredible sunrise and some good news via the Satellite Phone the airline that had lost our passengers bags had found them and
transported them back to Alice Springs The even better news was that the lovely lady that is the manager of this particular major Australian carrier in Alice had a friend that was flying his personal plane over the area that we were travelling in and he agreed to deliver the bags to
Warburton for us that day
Warburton was not on our itinerary as it was about 100klmrsquos out of the way but after talking with all our
guests the decision was made to all head that way for fuel and we would just put in a big day to catch up if needed
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
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Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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la grandeAustralian Off Road Racing Series
MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
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Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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la grandeAustralian Off Road Racing Series
MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
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Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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The roads into Warburton were an absolute breeze and definitely the best we had seen in a few days so the trip into town was quick and quite easy and we even found another Len Beadell marker on a tree
that was not marked on anybodies maps
When we arrived the bags were waiting the fuel was good the staff were friendly the pies were hot the toilets were clean and the service stations tyre
changing equipment including lump hammers bead breakers and tyre irons were chained to the building so they couldnrsquot walk away This was a bit of comical relief for our guests who had never seen this type of
setup before
After a quick break we headed back up a very scenic little track towards the Gunbarrel Hwy and Mt Charles before taking a break at Mangi Rock-holes where unfortunately all but one of the holes
had been filled in with runoff from a few wet years The one that did have water in it was not looking to be in a good state either and you would had to have been absolutely desperate and dying of thirst to have
sampled the water
From here the track got worse and worse to the point where the 8 vehicles that were in our convoy
were each taking a different option to one another to try and find the best track for themselves (I should point out at this stage that there are eight to ten dif-ferent options on the same track as the corrugations
and wash outs have become so bad over the years that people have made new tracks around the bad areas and some of these bypass tracks go for many
kilometers along side the original track )
Eventually that afternoon we made to Mt Beadell where all the vehicles not towing a trailer made the scratchy climb to the summit and the rest that did not want to drive it completed the ascent on foot
The view from the top was well worth the effort and the replica of Len Beadellrsquos Theodolite at the sum-
mit really got the cameras snapping away From here we travelled a short distance before finding a flat
open area free from Gibbers that was suitable for an overnight camp the fire was lit the chairs came out and the Corned Beef was fantastic before everyone
retired for an early night
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
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Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
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Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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ldquoFrom here the track narrows and becomes much rougher than the GCR as it is not maintained in parts the track is impossible to follow and without a good GPS you are just guessing which direc-
tion the track heads next ldquo
ldquoThroughout the day we stopped at the two trees blazed by Len Beadell and his Gunbarrel construction crew as well as the Beadell
plaque on the Desert Oak treerdquo
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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la grandeAustralian Off Road Racing Series
MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
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Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
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Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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Today we made an early start as we new the road was in a bad way and we were not disappointed It literally took us five hours to drive the 40klmrsquos to Everard Junc-tion where we stopped to sign the most remote visitors book I have ever come across before continuing on to Geraldton Bore (this is where we were supposed to
camp last night if we didnrsquot do the diversion to pick up lost bags) to have a late lunch
From here everything changes we entered Wiluna Shire and it was like an invisible line in the sand had
been crossed The road was wide and graded to perfec-tion there was not a bump corrugation or hole on the entire track and an 80 klm per hour average was easily
achievable
We made brief stops at Mangkili Claypan (which had water in it) a lot of water but the decision was made to keep on going passed the two lookouts as we wanted to
make Carnegie Station before dark
The new managers of Carnegie (Dusty amp Jody) for-merly of Turley Station had a huge roast cooking for
us when we arrived in the late afternoon so the donkey was stoked and everyone was grateful of a hot shower before sitting down to a home cooked country sized
meal
With dinner and desert over it was time to gather around the campfire once again to enjoy a few bever-ages and tell the tales of the days events and listen to
some of Dustyrsquos stories about this and other properties that he has managed
The next day is a free day for those in the group that are not towing camper trailers and they have the option of just sitting around the campground and enjoying a
relaxing day or joining Dusty on a tour of the property on his Mill run (Mill is short for Windmill)
Carnegie station is currently just over 2500000 acres or nearly 10000 square kilometers with close to 10000
Short Horn amp Brahman cattle Those cattle need around 80 litres of water per day each and all of it has to come from bores within the ground that are run by
windmills that need to be checked at least twice a week each and fixed if they are broken
This is a fantastic opportunity for our customers to get out and see the landscape for themselves and also get a slight appreciation for what it takes to run a station in
outback Australia Everyone who goes on this tour absolutely loves it
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
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Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
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his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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The people that are towing campers have a slightly different itinerary today They have to come with me up through Glenayle station to put their campers in a lockup on the station for the next few days as no trailers are allowed between wells 1 amp 5 on the CSR
This should be a relatively easy run accept for the fact that one of the customers has already snapped the shocks on his camper just getting this far and they cant be repaired so they need to be changed before we can proceed Unfortunately when we go looking for the spares they are nowhere to be found and after a quick call home to Melbourne they are located on the garage floor under some other objects that were left behind luckily enough this particular camper trailer has a torsion bar suspen-sion system so we just removed both shocks and away we went
After leaving Carnegie the roads were still in excellent condi-tion so we made very good time through to Wiluna where we were going to have lunch refuel restock and camp the night before heading up the CSR the next day
Unfortunately there was a little bit of trouble in town so after we fuelled up (at the post office new tanks and much cheaper than the roadhouse) we had some lunch in the park and restocked our food supplies before trying to find a public toilet (every one was locked tight) We even went to the toilets next to the Police station and they would not open them for us or anyone else
There are three sets of toilets in town and all were locked one is at the Police station and the others are run by the local council and nobody would open them up as they did not have the resources to clean them afterwards (that the excuse they gave us anyway)
We registered at the Police Station to buy some takeaway alcohol at the pub (everyone has to do this in Wiluna) before you can buy a drink over the bar or as a takeaway and then we headed out towards the CSR for the next part of our big adventure
Next issue we get stuck into the CSR (literally)helliphelliphelliphellip
Until Then
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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la grandeAustralian Off Road Racing Series
MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
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Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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la grandeAustralian Off Road Racing Series
MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
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Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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2013 Extended Touring Calendar Voyager 4x4 Adventures only take 7 Cars plus lead vehicle on a Tagalong Tour
Passengers are welcome on all our tours and they travel in a separate vehicle with their own driver
Tagalong customers can choose between self catered or fully catered tours
Passenger Tours are fully catered including 3 meals a day plus deserts amp Canvas Tents with King single beds self inflating mattresses amp sleeping bags that are rated for the environment you will be travelling in
Good quality camper trailers are welcome on most tours
JANUARY Victorian High Country (5 Days) 8th ndash 12th January 2013 Coffs harbour (6 Days) 18th ndash 23rd January 2013 Bendethra Valley (3 Days) 26th ndash 28th January 2013
FEBRUARY Victorian High Country (8 Days) 6th ndash 13th February 2013
MARCH Flinders Ranges amp Corner Country (9 Days) 5th ndash 13th March 2013 Victorian High Country (5 Days) 28th March ndash 1st April 2013
APRIL Fraser Island via the Cooloola Coast (8 Days) 17th ndash 24th April 2013
JUNE Canning Stock Route (25 Days) 1st - 25th June 2013
JULY Cape York (15 Days) 2nd ndash 16th July 2013 Kimberley via Beadellrsquos Tracks (33 Days) 21st July ndash 22nd August 2013
AUGUST Simpson Desert (14 Days) 5th ndash 18th August 2013
SEPTEMBER Cape York (Extended) (18 Days) 2nd ndash 19th September 2013 Explore the Gulf of Carpentaria (14 Days) 24th September ndash 7th October 2013
OCTOBER Iconic Tracks amp Outback Pubs (10 Days) 28th October ndash 6th November 2013
NOVEMBER Follow the Darling River (8 Days) 25th November ndash 2nd December 2013
These dates are for the Tagalong tours Passenger tours usually start a day earlier and go a day longer Also please donrsquot forget that you can view all the photorsquos from our latest trips on our Facebook page
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke Desert Race Club
Tuesday 23 October 2012 0830 Comment on the AORC decision by the Finke
Desert Race Club
I would like to respond to some of the com-mentary surrounding the Finke Desert Race Club (FDR) being awarded a round of the Australian
Off Road Championships (AORC) for 2013
I will start by acknowledging on behalf of the committee how proud we are that our event has
been selected for the Championships As all event organisers know there is an immense amount of
planning involved followed by sheer hard work to pull off an event and I am particularly pleased for
all the volunteers who work with us
To support our submission for 2013 we for-warded a detailed information brief that included
our business plan risk awareness professional development activities innovation plans and details
of the FDRrsquos philanthropy
The economic benefit to Central Australia is estimated to be in excess of $5M hence the consid-erable support of the NT Government and the NT Major Events Company This assistance over the last 12 years has seen our event grow to one that is internationally recognised and followed whilst
still recognising the grass roots support With this growth comes sponsors and we have a number of sponsors who have been with us for more that a
decade and are national brands
The FDR has always maintained that one of our fundamental priorities is to see the sport we take so much enjoyment from grow The product is a
fantastic one and whilst there are differing views on how to promote off road racing the one thing that will unravel the work being done by so many is to
denigrate each other in public forums
The events that lead to the Finke Desert Race not being a part of the 2012 series are perhaps not entirely understood I think it important that peo-ple understand how the situation arose given there was a build up to this decision from the year before
Prior to the 2011 event organisers were pre-
sented with a draft event agreement from ORRInc that outlined various responsibilities that applied to both organisers and ORRInc The intent as I understand was to introduce some benchmarks and minimum requirements whilst also aiming
to protect individual events The premise for this
was admirable and event organisers were invited to provide feedback to ORRInc on the pro-
posed agreements
This feedback was given in writing and there were several areas that FDR highlighted that
we were unable to agree to for a number of rea-sons We had a responsibility to protect some
of our sponsors with whom we had entered into multi-year commercial contracts that pre-dated
these agreements The upshot was for 2011 no agreement was signed and events contin-
ued as normal We were of the understanding that event agreements would be in place for the
2012 Championship
When expressions of interest were called for the 2012 AORC the FDR duly applied and a sub-sequent invitation went out to the applicants to
attend a meeting in Melbourne We have sent rep-resentatives to Melbourne on numerous occasions for questionable benefit and at considerable cost
In view of this the FDR committee determined that we would only attend any meeting if we were awarded a Round ndash why go to the expense if your
not part of the Championships
In advance of any meeting in Melbourne an event agreement was received in the mail which needed to be signed in order to be considered for inclusion into the 2012 championship It was the same event agreement from the previous year ndash the clauses that we werenrsquot prepared to agree to were still included As it was clear we couldnrsquot sign the Agreement the FDR withdrew its expression of
interest in writing on 9th November 2011
At that stage the calendar had not been deter-mined for 2012 so any suggestion that the FDR
had disrupted the 2012 AORC calendar is incor-rect A three event AORC was announced in
December 2011 and a fourth event was added in January 2012
On the 27th January 2012 CAMS issued a media release that read in part
CAMS intends to work on re-instatement of the Finke Desert Race to the Australian Off Road
Championship as quickly as possible
Finke sets the record straight
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
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Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
la grande OOM47
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David Morgan CAMS CEO says he is disap-pointed that the Organisers of the Finke Desert
Race chose not to be part of the Championship but would like to see it return to the Championship in
the near futureldquoThe Finke is one of the iconic Australian racesrdquo said Mr Morgan ldquoIt is a marquee event on the
Australian Off Road Racing calendar and we are working to have it back in the championshiprdquo
The FDR believes the Finke Desert Race is held on one of the most challenging race tracks in Australia that attracts most of the top driv-
ers and crews who represent the very best in off road racing in Australia In addition our race also attracts competitors of all standards and budgets and we welcome them with as much friendship
and support
As with a national championship in any sport it should be representative of the best that the sport
has to offer With the inclusion of Hyden Baroota Coffs Harbour and Lockyer Valley we believe that it is part of a truly national championship If sup-
ported the Championship will achieve greater exposure for the sport which in turn will generate
greater participation at entry level
There has been a lot made of the fact that the Finke Desert Race had fewer entries than Sea Lake
this year That is true however the championship should be about the best the sport has to offer ndash not
necessarily who has the most competitors
This years Finke Desert Race went viral on the internet as we enhanced our website and streamed
vision and a post event program produced by Guangzhou Sports TV was seen by millions of
Chinese thanks to an entry supported by our club
I acknowledge there are a proportion of off road-ers who are unhappy with the national rounds that have been selected My only comment when peo-ple are critical of Finke being awarded a Round is to look at the process ndash we didnrsquot select ourselves
Having said that being openly critical of the selection panel from ORRInc who recommended the events or AORCom who made the final selec-
tion is short sighted
It is clear from the media release excerpt that CAMS wanted the Finke Desert Race back lsquoin
the tentrsquo
If the minority really want to drive a wedge and continue to divide the sport ndash keep doing what
you are doing itrsquos working For those who want to see the sport move forward by attracting sponsors increasing spectators and developing competitors lets work together and support each others efforts
Antony YoffaPresident
23rd October 2012
Finke sets the record straight
OOM48 la grande
la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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la grandeAustralian Off Road Racing Series
MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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la grande2013 AUSTRALIAN OFF ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR ANNOUNCEDThe Australian Off Road Commission (AORCom) is pleased to announce the 2013 Australian Off Road
Championship Calendar
ROUND DATE LOCATION
1 30 - 31 March 2013 Hyden WA2 8 - 9 June 2013 Finke NT3 27 - 28 July 2013 Baroota SA4 14 - 15 September 2013 Coffs Harbour NSW 5 26 - 27 October 2013 Lockyer Valley QLD
Final location subject to confirmation
Each Round of the 2013 Australian Off Road Championship is subject to the completion of an Event Organiser Agreement with ORRInc
AORCom is encouraged by the high calibre of events that applied to be part of the Championship and is confident that 2013 will be a successful and exciting year for the Australian Off Road Championship
ORRInc Appoints HP Sports ManagementORRInc has announced today the appointment of HP Sports Management to work with off road rac-
ing stakeholders to further the growth of the Australian Off Road Championship
Adam Perry and Bronwyn Humphrey of HP Sports Management come with extensive experience in the Motor Sport in Australia with Bronwyn also previously competing extensively in the Australian Off
Road Championship
HP Sports Managementrsquos primary focus is working hands-on with the competitors and event promot-ers to maximise the commercial opportunities for the sport to aid further growth Their background and experience will also be utilised in participating in the development and delivery of the AORCrsquos future
strategic plan
ldquoHP Sports Management will be at all AORC events and would welcome any discussion so please take the opportunity to introduce yourself rdquo extract from official statement
Bronwyn Humphreyrsquos has a strong connection with the Australian Off Road Championship compet-ing as a navigator for nine years in addition to numerous Australasian Safarirsquos Targa Tasmania and the Queensland Rally Championship She spent the last few years as General Manager Marketing at V8
Supercars responsible for promoting the Championship and its events in addition to managing media sponsorship and all digital communication Bronwynrsquos list of credentials includes a Masters in Marketing
having also worked in senior management positions with Chrysler Jeep Australia Hyundai and Volvo
Adam Perry was most recently the General Manager of Motor Sport at V8 Supercars responsible for running the V8 Supercar Championship locally and overseas Before that he managed WPS and Larkham Motor Sport teams for 12 years in both Group A Touring Cars and the V8 Supercars Championship in
addition to time in F3000 and Formula Ford
HPSM enquiries can be directed to Bronwyn Humphrey - Bronhpsmcomau or Adam Perry - Adamhpsmcomau For ORRInc enquiries please contact Edwin Vandenberg - edberginternode
onnet
Source CAMS
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MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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la grande DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
la grande OOM65
la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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KIt was now
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OOM74 la grande
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YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
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YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
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Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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la grandeAustralian Off Road Racing Series
MEDIA RELEASE
The newly formed ldquoARB Australian Off Road Racing Seriesrdquo
Invites you to be a part of their 2013 racing calendar Four great events have aligned to provide off road racing competitors Australia wide a professionally organised Series that promises to deliver an enjoyable and affordable off road racing competition
The events that are organising and promoting this great new series are as follows
Sea Lake 8th ndash 9th June
Griffith 13th ndash 14th July
Goondiwindi 10th ndash 11th August
Millicent 7th ndash 8th September
The Series will offer competitive racing at four of Australiarsquos premier long course off road venues while providing affordable and fair racing for all vehicle classes
ARB 4x4 Accessories are proud to be the series naming rights sponsor and together with the event organisers anticipate that this new venture will be successful and enjoyable for all off road competitors
For further information email arboffroadoffroadracingcomau
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The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
la grande OOM53
During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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la grande
Click on Image to Play Video
la grande OOM55
la grande
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
la grande OOM57
la grande
Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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la grande
bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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la grande DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
la grande OOM65
la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
la grande OOM67
la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
OOM68 la grande
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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la grande
OOM72 la grande
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
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ChristmasSpecials
la grande OOM73
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
2295
4995
2495
detailer
5995was nowKIt
wax
essentials
ubershine
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
OOM74 la grande
la grande
YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
la grande
OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
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OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
OOM50 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM51
la grande
OOM52 la grande
The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
la grande OOM53
During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
OOM54 la grande
la grande
Click on Image to Play Video
la grande OOM55
la grande
OOM56 la grande
la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
la grande OOM57
la grande
Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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la grande
If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
la grande OOM61
la grande
bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
OOM62 la grande
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
OOM64 la grande
la grande DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
la grande OOM65
la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
OOM66 la grande
la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
la grande OOM67
la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
OOM68 la grande
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
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ChristmasSpecials
la grande OOM73
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69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
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we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
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2495
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essentials
ubershine
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OOM74 la grande
la grande
YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
la grande
OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
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OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
la grande OOM51
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OOM52 la grande
The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
la grande OOM53
During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
OOM54 la grande
la grande
Click on Image to Play Video
la grande OOM55
la grande
OOM56 la grande
la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
la grande OOM57
la grande
Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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la grande
If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
OOM62 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM63
la grande
K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
OOM64 la grande
la grande DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
la grande OOM65
la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
OOM66 la grande
la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
la grande OOM67
la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
OOM68 la grande
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
la grande OOM69
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
OOM70 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM71
la grande
OOM72 la grande
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
la grande OOM73
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
2295
4995
2495
detailer
5995was nowKIt
wax
essentials
ubershine
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
OOM74 la grande
la grande
YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
la grande
OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
la grande
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
OOM52 la grande
The 2012 Moreton Island Beach Debris Clean up was planned and conducted by P7Offroad on behalf of SEQ Catchments amp Oceanwatch Australia through the Australian Government Caring for our Country Program
Brisbane and Moreton Bayrsquos lsquoJewelrsquo only a little over an hour from Brisbane by com-fortable boat has borne the brunt of some of Mother Naturersquos and manrsquos wrath and carelessness over the last couple of years During 2012 there was a recognition of the massive amount of Marine Debris mostly plastic which had been deposited on the Island
While this debris is unsightly it also has the potential to cause injury or death to the regionrsquos and beyond marine and bird life
With the support of the Moreton Island Protection Society Queensland National Parks and a team of business supporters we set about launching the inaugural 4wd Community Marine Debris Clean up of Moreton Island
In the lead up to the event surveys were conducted by MIPS locals Moreton Island Adventures and P7Offroad to iden-tify target areas for cleaning Based upon this information and a self imposed cap of 30 ndash 40 vehicles a priority listing of clean up sites was established
The 2012 clean up was to focus only on small items which could be removed before they had an opportunity to re-enter the ocean either by wind or wave action during the summer storm season
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
la grande OOM53
During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
OOM54 la grande
la grande
Click on Image to Play Video
la grande OOM55
la grande
OOM56 la grande
la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
la grande OOM57
la grande
Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
la grande OOM59
la grande
OOM60 la grande
la grande
If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
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la grande DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
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la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
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la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
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KIt was now
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KIt was now
shine
Supreme
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ChristmasSpecials
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2495
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essentials
ubershine
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OOM74 la grande
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YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
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YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
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Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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During the TJM Products Moreton Island Fishing Competition held in September discussions were held onsite at Castaways Resort Bulwer between P7offroad and Moreton Island AdventuresBulwer StoreMiCat and the event was given the green light
MiCat agreed to a special half price barge ticket and took on the task of man-aging bookings
The date was chosen based upon tidal predictions
In the lead up to the event many organi-sations offered their support in terms of advertising and promotion
These include
TJM Products
Nugget Outdoors
4x4 Australia
Pat Callinan
Westside 4x4
TJM Brendale
Creek to Coast
Conqueror Campers
4x4 review
SEQ Catchments
Burnett Mary Regional Group
Oceanwatch
Tarangoa Blue
Healthy Waterways
EcoTourism Australia
Moreton Island Marine Debris CleanupWords and Photography by Dave Darmody
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Click on Image to Play Video
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la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
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Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
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la grande
bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
OOM64 la grande
la grande DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
la grande OOM65
la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
OOM66 la grande
la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
la grande OOM67
la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
OOM68 la grande
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
la grande OOM69
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
OOM70 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM71
la grande
OOM72 la grande
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
la grande OOM73
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
2295
4995
2495
detailer
5995was nowKIt
wax
essentials
ubershine
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
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OOM74 la grande
la grande
YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
la grande
OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
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OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
OOM54 la grande
la grande
Click on Image to Play Video
la grande OOM55
la grande
OOM56 la grande
la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
la grande OOM57
la grande
Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
la grande OOM59
la grande
OOM60 la grande
la grande
If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
la grande OOM61
la grande
bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
OOM62 la grande
la grande
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K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
OOM64 la grande
la grande DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
la grande OOM65
la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
OOM66 la grande
la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
la grande OOM67
la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
OOM68 la grande
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
la grande OOM69
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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la grande OOM71
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2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
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we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
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ChristmasSpecials
la grande OOM73
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
2295
4995
2495
detailer
5995was nowKIt
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essentials
ubershine
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we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
OOM74 la grande
la grande
YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
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OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
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OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
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OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
la grande OOM55
la grande
OOM56 la grande
la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
la grande OOM57
la grande
Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
la grande OOM61
la grande
bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
OOM62 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM63
la grande
K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
OOM64 la grande
la grande DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
la grande OOM65
la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
OOM66 la grande
la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
la grande OOM67
la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
OOM68 la grande
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
la grande OOM69
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
OOM70 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM71
la grande
OOM72 la grande
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
la grande OOM73
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
2295
4995
2495
detailer
5995was nowKIt
wax
essentials
ubershine
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
OOM74 la grande
la grande
YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
la grande
OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
la grande
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
OOM56 la grande
la grandeAfter a briefing and team allocation at the Bulwer Store our volunteers headed out to their assigned areas 35 Families joined us to collect many many bags
of rubbish
Each team had an assigned data recorder who had the arduous job of
attempting to keep track of the number and type of the debris collected The data collector also had to record the location of each debris deposit and photograph
any larger items
The data sheets were supplied by Tarangoa Blue The completed sheets are available for download from here
(28mb PDF)
A BBQ lunch was supplied by the Bulwer Store and the team enjoyed a bit of a yarn just as the rain started
Participants then parted ways to head out and enjoy the rest of the day or weekend
on Moreton Island
If you would like more information please contact Dave on the details above
If you would like to register your inter-est in future events please go to www
p7offroadcomaumoreton
la grande OOM57
la grande
Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
la grande OOM59
la grande
OOM60 la grande
la grande
If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
la grande OOM61
la grande
bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
OOM62 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM63
la grande
K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
OOM64 la grande
la grande DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
la grande OOM65
la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
OOM66 la grande
la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
la grande OOM67
la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
OOM68 la grande
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KIt was now
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we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
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ChristmasSpecials
la grande OOM73
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
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we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
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ChristmasSpecials
2295
4995
2495
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essentials
ubershine
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we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
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OOM74 la grande
la grande
YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
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OOM78 la grande
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OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
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OOM82 la grande
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
la grande OOM57
la grande
Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
la grande OOM59
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OOM60 la grande
la grande
If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
la grande OOM61
la grande
bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
OOM62 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM63
la grande
K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
OOM64 la grande
la grande DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
la grande OOM65
la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
OOM66 la grande
la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
la grande OOM67
la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
OOM68 la grande
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
la grande OOM69
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
OOM70 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM71
la grande
OOM72 la grande
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
la grande OOM73
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
2295
4995
2495
detailer
5995was nowKIt
wax
essentials
ubershine
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
OOM74 la grande
la grande
YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
la grande
OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
la grande
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
Data Collection Sheet Tangaroa Blue Foundation
PO Box 1176 Margaret River WA 6285 wwwtangaroablueorg
Name of Cleanup Location (Beach) Moreton Island Northern Beaches Cleanup Locality Locality Postcode Nearest Town Bulwer Nearest Road or Landmark Date 101112 Start time 0800 Finish time 1200 Number Volunteers 100+ Contact Name Dave Darmody Phone or email davep7offroadcomau OrganisationSchool (if applicable) P7Offroad Total Filled Bags 60+ Total Weight Kg - Length of Beach Cleaned (m) 16000
Average Width of Beach (m) 40 Type of Adjoining land Foredune Please enter items not listed below in the additional items section or on an attached sheet
Country of origin and barcode information from intact labels can be entered in the tally and note section against the particular item or on a separate sheet A secondary data sheet is also available to record this and other information
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
la grande OOM59
la grande
OOM60 la grande
la grande
If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
la grande OOM61
la grande
bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
OOM62 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM63
la grande
K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
OOM64 la grande
la grande DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
la grande OOM65
la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
OOM66 la grande
la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
la grande OOM67
la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
OOM68 la grande
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
la grande OOM69
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
OOM70 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM71
la grande
OOM72 la grande
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
la grande OOM73
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
2295
4995
2495
detailer
5995was nowKIt
wax
essentials
ubershine
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
OOM74 la grande
la grande
YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
la grande
OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
la grande
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Slipper head band button golf ball tennis ball peg
Shotgun shell knife handle large plastic spool
Additional Information (Circle) Comments Did you observe any plastic resin pellets Y N Did you observe any deadinjured animals or birds Y N Dead sea snake fish Did you observe any highly unusual beach conditions Y N Other comments and feedback
Total Bagged items = 17051 V06-2012
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If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
la grande OOM61
la grande
bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
OOM62 la grande
la grande
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la grande
K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
OOM64 la grande
la grande DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
la grande OOM65
la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
OOM66 la grande
la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
la grande OOM67
la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
OOM68 la grande
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
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we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
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ChristmasSpecials
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2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
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2495
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wax
essentials
ubershine
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we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
OOM74 la grande
la grande
YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
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OOM80 la grande
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Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
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la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
OOM60 la grande
la grande
If you would love to go off-road driving but have not had much experience then there are several things you need to know before you decide to go out on an off-road adventure In addition to the 4X4 lift kits and other 4X4 accessories you will need you must also make plans to ensure that your adventure is a fun but safe one
Practice for perfection bull One key to preparation is practic-
ing before you go out into the bush This can be done by driving off-road for short distances where help will be closer if you were to need it
bull Having a partner with you is also a
good idea If you want to practice going over large rocks or through large ruts then having a partner to guide you is a great idea Joining an off-road driving club is also an excellent idea
bull Always start on the easy tracks and
once you have gained confidence move up to more rugged terrain
Make sure you do tackle the harder areas as you will ne sure to encounter them somewhere out in the bush
Inspect your vehicle Now that you have practiced off-road
driving you want to be sure that your vehi-clersquos equipment is in working order There is nothing worse than having to miss out on an off-road driving experience because you did not properly maintain your car
bull Your brakes should be inspected to
make sure that they are in working condi-tion If your brakes are not good you could risk having a serious accident when you head off-road
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
la grande OOM61
la grande
bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
OOM62 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM63
la grande
K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
OOM64 la grande
la grande DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
la grande OOM65
la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
OOM66 la grande
la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
la grande OOM67
la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
OOM68 la grande
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
la grande OOM69
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
OOM70 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM71
la grande
OOM72 la grande
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
la grande OOM73
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
2295
4995
2495
detailer
5995was nowKIt
wax
essentials
ubershine
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
OOM74 la grande
la grande
YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
la grande
OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
la grande
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
la grande OOM61
la grande
bull Be sure to have your battery checked at an appropriate automotive store You will be putting a lot of strain on your vehicle during this adventure therefore a weak battery will not last long
bull Be sure to check your shocks and sus-
pension You suspension should be really tight and your shocks should be capable of handling the different terrain
bull Finally be sure you have a full tank
of fuel When you head on an off-road drive most petrol stations and houses will be kilometres away Having a full tank of fuel will keep you from having to walk for kilometres to a house or service station
Your 4WD is ready for the adventure but
are you ready After you have gotten the essentials
needed for your vehicle you need to be sure that you are prepared for the adventure If something goes wrong you want to have the needed supplies to keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives
bull The most important thing to have is
plenty of water A good rule of thumb is to bring at least ten litres of water with you Five litres will be for you to drink and the second five will be used if your vehicle runs hot
bull Also be sure to carry an emergency
medical kit bull Finally bring plenty of dry foods that
do not run the risk of spoiling A blan-ket extra clothing and rain gear will be beneficial if the weather takes a turn for the worst
After you have done the needed
preparation you will be ready for your off-road adventure
Follow These Tips When Off-road Driving
Words by Matt Milstead
Matt Milstead is a mechanic engineer an offroad driver and a blog writer from Australia He loves the adrenaline ride of offroading and to write about his experience He loves the sand and mud on his face while making its way through the bush All he earns he invests in equipment for his jeeps
OOM62 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM63
la grande
K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
OOM64 la grande
la grande DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
la grande OOM65
la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
OOM66 la grande
la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
la grande OOM67
la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
OOM68 la grande
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
la grande OOM69
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
OOM70 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM71
la grande
OOM72 la grande
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
la grande OOM73
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
2295
4995
2495
detailer
5995was nowKIt
wax
essentials
ubershine
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
OOM74 la grande
la grande
YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
la grande
OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
la grande
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
OOM62 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM63
la grande
K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
OOM64 la grande
la grande DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
la grande OOM65
la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
OOM66 la grande
la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
la grande OOM67
la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
OOM68 la grande
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
la grande OOM69
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
OOM70 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM71
la grande
OOM72 la grande
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
la grande OOM73
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
2295
4995
2495
detailer
5995was nowKIt
wax
essentials
ubershine
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
OOM74 la grande
la grande
YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
la grande
OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
la grande
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
la grande OOM63
la grande
K i l c o w e r a S t a t i o n o n t h e D o w l i n g Tr a c k
S o u t h We s t Q u e e n s l a n dw w w k i l c o w e r a c o m a u
OOM64 la grande
la grande DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
la grande OOM65
la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
OOM66 la grande
la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
la grande OOM67
la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
OOM68 la grande
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
la grande OOM69
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
OOM70 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM71
la grande
OOM72 la grande
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
la grande OOM73
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
2295
4995
2495
detailer
5995was nowKIt
wax
essentials
ubershine
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
OOM74 la grande
la grande
YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
la grande
OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
la grande
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
OOM64 la grande
la grande DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
la grande OOM65
la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
OOM66 la grande
la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
la grande OOM67
la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
OOM68 la grande
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
la grande OOM69
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
OOM70 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM71
la grande
OOM72 la grande
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
la grande OOM73
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
2295
4995
2495
detailer
5995was nowKIt
wax
essentials
ubershine
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
OOM74 la grande
la grande
YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
la grande
OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
la grande
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
la grande OOM65
la grandeDayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
OOM66 la grande
la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
la grande OOM67
la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
OOM68 la grande
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
la grande OOM69
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
OOM70 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM71
la grande
OOM72 la grande
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
la grande OOM73
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
2295
4995
2495
detailer
5995was nowKIt
wax
essentials
ubershine
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
OOM74 la grande
la grande
YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
la grande
OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
la grande
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
OOM66 la grande
la grandeA woman wakes up during the night and her husband isnrsquot in bed with her She goes downstairs to look for him and finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee in front of him He appears to be in deep thought just staring at the wall She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of
his coffee
Whats the matter dear she asks Why are you down here at this time of night
The husband looks up from his coffee and says Do you remember 20 years ago when we were dating and you were only 16 he asks solemnly
Yes I do she replies
Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car making love
Yes I remember says the wife lowering herself into a chair beside him
Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said Either you marry my daughter or Ill send you to jail for 20 years
I remember that too she replies softly
Coffee amp Cream
He wipes another tear from his cheek and says I would have gotten out today
A drunk man was walking down the street turning his car keys back and forth
A policeman came up to him and asked ldquoSir what are you doingrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoI am looking for my car the last time I saw it it was on the end of these keysrdquo
The police officer said ldquoSir do you know your zipper is downrdquo
The drunk replied ldquoDamn I lost my wife toordquo
A fresh-faced lad on the eve of his wedding night asks his mother Mom why are wedding dresses white
The mother looks at her son and replies Son this shows the town that your bride is pure
The son thanks his mom and then seeks his father opinion Dad why are wedding dresses white
The father looks at his son in surprise and says Son all household appliances come in white
la grande OOM67
la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
OOM68 la grande
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
la grande OOM69
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
OOM70 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM71
la grande
OOM72 la grande
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
la grande OOM73
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
2295
4995
2495
detailer
5995was nowKIt
wax
essentials
ubershine
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
OOM74 la grande
la grande
YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
la grande
OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
la grande
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
la grande OOM67
la grandeLittle Johnniersquos neighbour had a baby
Unfortunately the baby was born without ears
When mother and new baby came home from the hospital Johnniersquos family was invited over to see the baby
Before they left their house Little Johnniersquos dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears
His dad also told him that if he so much mentioned anything about the babyrsquos missing ears or even said the word ears he would get the
smacking of his life when they came back home
Little Johnnie told his dad he understood completely
When Johnnie looked in the crib he said lsquoWhat a beautiful babyrsquo
The mother said lsquoWhythank youJohnnie
Johnnie said lsquoHe has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes Can he see alrightrsquo
lsquoYesrsquo the mother replied lsquowe are so thankful the Doctor said he will have 2020 visionrsquo
lsquoThatrsquos greatrsquo said Little Johnnielsquocoz hersquod be in trouble if he needed glassesrsquo
A man came home from an exhausting day at work plopped down on the couch in front of the televi-sion and told his wife Get me a beer before it starts
The wife sighed and got him a beer
Ten minutes later he said Get me another beer before it starts
She looked cross but fetched another beer and slammed it down next to him He finished that beer and a few minutes later said Quick get me another beer its going to start any minute
The wife was furious Is that all youre going to do tonight Drink beer and sit in front of that TV Youre nothing but a lazy drunken fat slob and furthermore
The man sighed and said ldquoItrsquos startedrdquo
Watching TV
The man sighed and said Its started
OOM68 la grande
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
la grande OOM69
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
OOM70 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM71
la grande
OOM72 la grande
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
la grande OOM73
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
2295
4995
2495
detailer
5995was nowKIt
wax
essentials
ubershine
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
OOM74 la grande
la grande
YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
la grande
OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
la grande
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
OOM68 la grande
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
la grande OOM69
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
OOM70 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM71
la grande
OOM72 la grande
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
la grande OOM73
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
2295
4995
2495
detailer
5995was nowKIt
wax
essentials
ubershine
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
OOM74 la grande
la grande
YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
la grande
OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
la grande
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
la grande OOM69
la grande
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
OOM70 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM71
la grande
OOM72 la grande
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
la grande OOM73
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
2295
4995
2495
detailer
5995was nowKIt
wax
essentials
ubershine
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
OOM74 la grande
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YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
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YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
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la grande OOM77
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OOM78 la grande
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la grande OOM79
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OOM80 la grande
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Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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ChristmasSpecials
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69959995
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KIt was now
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Supreme
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we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
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we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
OOM74 la grande
la grande
YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
la grande
OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
la grande
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
la grande OOM71
la grande
OOM72 la grande
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
la grande OOM73
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
2295
4995
2495
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5995was nowKIt
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essentials
ubershine
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
OOM74 la grande
la grande
YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
la grande
OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
la grande
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
OOM72 la grande
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
la grande OOM73
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
2295
4995
2495
detailer
5995was nowKIt
wax
essentials
ubershine
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
OOM74 la grande
la grande
YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
la grande
OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
la grande
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
la grande OOM73
la grande
2495
69959995
miracle
KIt was now
shine
Supreme
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
ChristmasSpecials
2295
4995
2495
detailer
5995was nowKIt
wax
essentials
ubershine
wwwxricomau salesxricomau
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide we deliver australia wide
OOM74 la grande
la grande
YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
la grande
OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
la grande
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
OOM74 la grande
la grande
YOUR FULL PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $4000
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
la grande
OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
la grande
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
la grande OOM75
la grande
YOUR TWO PAGE ADVERT COULD
HAVE GONE HERE FOR JUST $7000
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
la grande
OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
la grande
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
OOM76 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM77
la grande
OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
la grande
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
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Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
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Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
OOM78 la grande
la grande
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
la grande
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
la grande OOM79
la grande
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
la grande
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
OOM80 la grande
la grande
Worldrsquos Most Versatile CameraWear it Mount it Love it
Available at
TOP CATCH TACKLE Barmera(08) 8588 2871
la grande OOM81
la grande
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
la grande OOM81
la grande
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
OOM82 la grande
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
DayDream Importswwwdaydreamimportscomau
Importer of solar panel fittings designed to fit solar panels to caravans camper trailers motor homes house boats and boats
No More Holes in Your RoofDesigned to be glued to the roof with SikaFlex-252
Check out wwwdaydreamimportscomau for details and prices
Combo sets available for small medium and large panels in both black and white
Next Issue
Due out on March 1st 2013
A word from the editor
In this issue
Headlines36
through sheer determination
pain and tears they will stay committed to the rugged journey
with spirit and a freedom so unique it stands alone Through
frontiers of the world hellip three Australian blokes will cross a region
The quintessential motorcycle adventure is one of the last
la grande OOM83
la grande
Multi award winning Eldee Station provides good old fashioned country hospitality simple but good food great refreshments and a wide range of accommodation choices to suit all budgets This includes powered grassed caravan and campsites ensuited standard rooms and suites for families and couples located on the stunning Mundi Mundi Plains and Barrier Ranges There is lots to do and not do if you want just relax in our spas or the plunge pool with your kids or watch the bird feeding sessions or go for a walk or just relax and read that book you been meaning to get to all year
If you want to be more active and use your 4WD you make your own fun includes 4WD tag along tours or self-guided 4WD tracks
We also have the Eldee 4WD Easter and we are taking bookings for 2013 now
Have you already planned you Christmas holidays yet Well if you havenrsquot go and check out our website at wwweldeestationcom to make your planning very easy for your Christmas holiday
PS you love so much that you wonrsquot want to leave
