Event Led by Evan

A 1 night camping trip. 5 up to 30 vehicle convoy & scenic road drive on paved and well made dirt roads, light off road driving. Conducted during daylight hours through elevated dry forest and rocked-terrain scenery, overnight stay at an established camp area with drop toilet facilities. This is intended to be an activity for drivers and Jimnys/Suzukis of all ages and abilities to participate in, with low economic costs in fuel and incidentals. Intentions are to introduce participants how to camp safely in a group, create new friendships and as well as have a great time.

 

Activities include:

 

-Convoy drive through forest and high lookouts across rural scenery

-Sight seeing (Lookouts, Pine Forrests, Huts, Creeks/Water falls & camp spots!

-Group social get together in the evening

-Camping Skill building activities

-Camping and Bush cooking

 

Activity length:

0930 h Saturday 19th September 2026 - NLT 1600h Sunday 20th September 2026 

 

Trip Distance: 200 km, Mix On/Off road, Dirt roads/tracks, Very light 4x4, across 2 days

 

All participants must be either a temporary member ($15 for the weekend) or a full member of the Suzuki 4wd club vic for insurance reasons (Thank you for understanding this requirement - from Evan )

 

All participants must sign up using the above link, You will be contacted regarding becoming a temporary member where required.

 

Event Begins: 

 

9:30 am SHARP!, 19 September 2026

 

Meeting point:

 

Toll Bar Park - Lexton (Best place to fuel up is either Ballarat or Beaufort as there is no fuel in Lexton, Please aim to arrive 15-20 mins before 0930 to allow time for you to go to the toilet and get signed in)

 

Link to location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vUKLRvb3vocLMkcF9

 

Ground rules:

1. No Pets (Service animals will be admitted in accordance with state and federal regulations as required - Please contact me to allow for additional support if required)

 

2. No Littering/Environmental Damage/Being a pig

 

3. Respect is for everyone,Everyone deserves to feel safe on trips. No bullying/harrasment/sexisim/racisim/stalking/smothering/abuse or otherwise unfriendly behaviour. 

 

4. "On the bus/Off the bus" -Everyone starts the trip at the same time and place, and ends the trip at the same time, only early discharge is if your car is on a tow truck and you're in an Ambulance helicopter. - This is to prevent people getting lost or stuck on their own... again.

 

5. Everyone Must bring a 10-15 kg bag of Dry Firewood (Redgum or Hardwood), Do not bring Pallets or Industrial Timber. Everyone contributes a bit = Nice warm fire for everyone all night. 

 

6. “Take in/Take out” Rubbish Policy - Cans and bottles are NOT to be thrown in the fire.

 

7. Chainsaws - No Requirement to bring a chainsaw, I don't want 12 chainsaw heros as soon as there is a tree over the track. I'll have mine with me for track clearance along with PPE, Wedges etc. If you are to use a saw, you will have to verify that you have completed AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws or equivalent. - This is to reduce the hazard level I am accepting as trip leader.

 

General Weather:

September weather at Mount Cole in Victoria is cool and spring-like, featuring average daily high temperatures around 15°C to 18°C and chilly overnight lows dropping to about 3°C to 7°C. Variable conditions with crisp mornings and mild afternoons.

 

Rain and Wind: 

Expect occasional spring showers and breezy days typical of the higher elevation areas in regional Victoria.

 

Dress Of the day:

Outdoor wear

-Long Sleeve Shirt (With Collar)

-Long Pants

-Closed toe boots (Work type or Hiking type)

-Hat (Bucket or Broad brim only - No Caps)

-Sunnies

-Sun screen

-Drink Bottle

 

Convoy Driving Actions:

All participants are to observe the following at all times while driving in convoy:

-Sign on at the start of the event in case of emergency.

-Drive with low beam lights on to aid in maintaining visual contact.

-Remain in sight of the vehicle behind them.

-Use UHF channel (Announced on the day) if a UHF is onboard. 

-Vehicles of lower off road performance/skill/confidence level are to be towards the front of the convoy

-At each intersection or significant marker, the second vehicle in the convoy behind the leader is to act as a running rabbit and wait at the intersection, pointing people in the right direction or identifying a hazard, Then joining the rear of the convoy just in front of the tail end.

 

MANDATORY VIEWING! before attending the trip!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x4WAaKOqlw