Pajero 4WD Club of Victoria upcoming events

Mid week Day Trip Narbethong #2 (29 Apr 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

TRIP LEADER'S NAME: Jim Kennedy 836

DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A day trip, in and around the local area. BYO snacks and lunch. Blue to Black difficulty,

TRIP MEETING ADDRESS: Mid week Day Trip

TRIP LEADER'S EMAIL ADDRESS: jim@safetrek.com.au

TRIP LEADER'S PHONE NUMBER: 0428392004

TYPE OF ACTIVITY: Regular Club Trip:- (Involves Vehicle convoy - max 10) Insured activity - "non member" guests will be required to obtain a temporary membership

EVENT DETAILS: Pajero

TRIP/EVENT STANDARD: Medium to Hard

TRACK CLASSIFICATION: Hard - Black Diamond

MINIMUM DRIVER TRAINING REQUIRED: Proficiency

ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE - (SOFT ROADER)? No

PET FRIENDLY TRIP: Yes

RECOVERY EQUIPMENT REQU'D:

Snatch Strap
Front and rear recovery points
Winch preferred
AT Tyres
UHF In-car

APPROPRIATE MAPS: Not known at this stage. Waiting to see what the weather will be closer to the day.

APPROXIMATE DISTANCE: ??

VEHICLE CONVOY NUMBERS - MAXIMUM (Incl Trip Leader): 8

WAIT LIST REQUIRED (not req'd for Expression of Interest trips: Yes

ACCOMMODATION: DAY TRIP Not required

OVERNIGHT ACTIVITY DETAILS:

COSTS - ACCOMMODATION / CAMPING:

To register for this trip please click the REGISTER button or log in to the Pajero Club Membership application HERE and complete the details requested. Remember: each membership is only entitled to a single booking - no booking on behalf of others

Proficiency Plus Trip Planning Training Course Thursday 30th April 2026 (30 Apr 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

This course will provide awareness on planning trips and conducting trips.
This course is presented by Experienced Trip Leaders and provides practical advice and tips for our Club Members.

at Glen Waverley Bowls Club

Course Fee: Free

Explore Jamieson, Mt Terrible, Moonlight Spur, and Gafneys Creek (2 May 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

TRIP LEADER'S NAME: Mark Smith ( 2017 )

DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: The aim of the trip is to spend Saturday heading up and over Mt Terrible, taking the Moonlight Spur Track back to the Woods Point Road. The back end of Mt Terrible and Moonlight Spur are steep but not be overly difficult. There are 2 creeks to cross at the end of Moonlight Spur. If it has been raining heavily we may consider going via Frenchman's Gap.

We will be staying at the Howqua Holiday Park on both the Friday (1st May) and Saturday nights, with 5sies at the lake edge on both nights. If the weather is poor we can also use the Rec Room in the Park.
If you wish to stay at the park there is camping (powered and unpowered), caravan sites, and cabins available. You will need to book direct yourself - Make sure to tell them you are from the Pajero Club as I have arranged for 20% discount and a late check out for the Sunday. There are also free campsites dotted around the area if you prefer.
If you would like to join just for the day we plan to meet at the top carpark outside the Park Reception about 8h30am with wheels rolling 9am. Morning Tea at the top of Mt Terrible ( no Maccas so bring lunch and refreshments ...) Lunch at an appropriate view point, and air up/afternoon tea at Snakes Reserve, and we plan to be back in camp by 4ish... (Note, the only "Offical" Toilet is at Snakes Reserve - so bring appropriate tools).
I will also be doing a "Spicy" Sunday morning run over Stoney Creek Track-Mitchells-Masters Tracks via Granny's Flats Campsite to get coffee at the Jamieson General Store on Sunday morning which will take about 2 hours. This is a steep challenging track in the dry, butt clinching when wet... Let me know if you are keen and I will list it as a seperate trip for those that are keen. If you are not keen it is a 15 minute drive on the main road to Jamieson to meet up for coffee, or hang out in the park and enjoy the morning.

TRIP MEETING ADDRESS: Top Carpark @ Reception of Howqua Valley Holiday Park - 2740 Mansfield-Woods Point Rd, Howqua Inlet VIC 3723

TRIP LEADER'S EMAIL ADDRESS: edugames4@bigpond.com

TRIP LEADER'S PHONE NUMBER: 0475287827

TYPE OF ACTIVITY: Regular Club Trip:- (Involves Vehicle convoy - max 10) Insured activity - "non member" guests will be required to obtain a temporary membership

EVENT DETAILS:

TRIP/EVENT STANDARD: Medium to Hard

TRACK CLASSIFICATION: Medium - Blue Square

MINIMUM DRIVER TRAINING REQUIRED: Proficiency

ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE - (SOFT ROADER)? No

PET FRIENDLY TRIP: Yes

RECOVERY EQUIPMENT REQU'D:

Snatch Strap
Shovel
Front and rear recovery points
AT Tyres
UHF In-car
UHF Handheld

APPROPRIATE MAPS: Rooftop - Marysville - Lake Eildon Adventure Map / Big River - Shipyard Flat Forrest Activities Map

APPROXIMATE DISTANCE: 100kms

VEHICLE CONVOY NUMBERS - MAXIMUM (Incl Trip Leader): 7

WAIT LIST REQUIRED (not req'd for Expression of Interest trips: Yes

ACCOMMODATION: Tents
Camper
Van
Accomodated

OVERNIGHT ACTIVITY DETAILS: We will be staying at the Howqua Vally Holiday Park, and they have a few cabin options, various caravan sites, Powered and non powered camping sites. Book accomodation yourself direct with the Park on 03 5777 3588 - I have arranged a 20% Discount so make sure to say you are with the Pajero Club Trip. We will be at the Park from Friday night.
There are also multiple free camping sites nearby if you prefer.
Dogs are allowed at the Park - just not in the Cabins - Make sure to let management know your make and model of doggo.

COSTS - ACCOMMODATION / CAMPING: Various - Free to expensive..... Choose your own adventure

Proficiency Training Course 7th & 10th May 2026 (7 May 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

This course gives members a basic understanding of four-wheel driving and their vehicle, and will enable them to participate in most club trips appearing in the Club magazine.

Theory at Glen Waverley Bowls Club

Practical at Black Spur Inn

Course Fee: $150

!!! EOI Closed !!! Simpson - Over and Back (9 May 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

TRIP LEADER'S NAME: Peter Symons ( 1577 )

DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: The last Simpson Desert trip we did was such a great experience on so many levels that we thought it was time to do it again.
At this stage, the plan is for a three-week trip, starting and finishing in Melbourne.
We would drive from Melbourne to Hahndorf, mainly to break up the drive and, more importantly, to stop for a kitchener bun. From there we would continue on to Coober Pedy, spending some time exploring the area before heading north to Mt Dare.
After refuelling and final preparations at Mt Dare, we would head east across the Simpson Desert, potentially via the QAA Line, finishing in Birdsville. Once in Birdsville, the usual formalities would apply — a beer at the pub, the obligatory photo out the front, refuel, and a general vehicle check.
From Birdsville, the plan would be to head back west to Mt Dare, likely via the French Line, making this a full desert crossing in both directions (route choices are very much open for discussion).
After returning to Mt Dare, we would make our way south to Marree, with the option of doing a scenic flight over the Marree Man if conditions and interest allow. From Marree, it’s then the long run back to Melbourne and the unavoidable return to normal life.
The outline above is not set in stone. Route choices, timing, and side trips will be discussed with those coming along — partly to make sure everyone is happy, and partly so responsibility can be evenly shared if something goes wrong.

TRIP MEETING ADDRESS: BP Rockbank outbound Truck stop.

TRIP LEADER'S EMAIL ADDRESS: peter@thermostat.com.au

TRIP LEADER'S PHONE NUMBER: 0408142128

TYPE OF ACTIVITY: Expression of interest Club Trip:- (Involves vehicle convoy - max 10). Trip registrations will not be confirmed until reviewed and advised by the Trip Leader

EVENT DETAILS:

TRIP/EVENT STANDARD: Medium to Hard

TRACK CLASSIFICATION: Hard - Black Diamond

MINIMUM DRIVER TRAINING REQUIRED: Proficiency Plus

ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE - (SOFT ROADER)? No

PET FRIENDLY TRIP: No

RECOVERY EQUIPMENT REQU'D:

Snatch Strap
Shovel
Front and rear recovery points
Winch preferred
AT Tyres
Additional fuel
UHF In-car
UHF Handheld

APPROPRIATE MAPS: Hema Simpson Desert

APPROXIMATE DISTANCE: 6,000 ish

VEHICLE CONVOY NUMBERS - MAXIMUM (Incl Trip Leader): 6

WAIT LIST REQUIRED (not req'd for Expression of Interest trips: No

ACCOMMODATION: Tents

OVERNIGHT ACTIVITY DETAILS: TBD.... but self managed - no towing anything

COSTS - ACCOMMODATION / CAMPING: NFI but 95% free(ish) camping Permits will need be purchased

Proficiency Training Course 7th & 10th May 2026 (10 May 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

This course gives members a basic understanding of four-wheel driving and their vehicle, and will enable them to participate in most club trips appearing in the Club magazine.

Theory at Glen Waverley Bowls Club

Practical at Black Spur Inn

Course Fee: $150

New Members Weekend - 16-17 May 2026 (16 May 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:30:00 GMT

New Members Intro Weekend

Are you a new member? Joined the Club in the last 12 months? Want to get more involved in Club trips? If so, come and join the Club's new members weekend.

The weekend will introduce new members to an overnight camp with the Club at Tolmie and a drive on Sunday morning suitable to various levels of driver experience. Want to meet more members? Sit around the fire and tell lies? Heard people talk about fivesies? Want to talk with some longer term members about their experiences with the club? Get some idea of places to go camping?

You do not have to have done your Proficiency training to join this weekend.

Meeting time and location - The group will meet at Tolmie Recreation Reserve. Please arrive by 3pm.

Overnight Camping: Tolmie Rec Reserve is a large wide open campground. The access roads are suitable for all types of camper trailers and caravans if that is what you have. Toilets and showers are available. Camping is approx. $10 per person per night paid by honesty box.

Sunday: We will take a drive up to visit a few hut around the Mt Sterling / Mt Buller area before everybody heads home on Sunday afternoon by about 3pm.

**Trip is for new members who have been a member of the Club for 12 months or less**

TRIP MEETING ADDRESS: Tolmie Recreation Reserve, 13 Tolmie-Mahaikah Rd, Tolmie VIC 3723
TRIP LEADER'S NAME: Mitch, Dani & Heidi Watkins
TRIP LEADER'S MEMBERSHIP NUMBER: 1930
TRIP LEADER'S EMAIL ADDRESS: mitch@watkii.com
TRIP LEADER'S PHONE NUMBER: 0421 547 195
TYPE OF ACTIVITY: Regular Club Trip (Insured activity - "non member" guests will be required to obtain a temporary membership)
TRIP/EVENT STANDARD: Easy to Medium
MINIMUM DRIVER TRAINING REQUIRED: NA
ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE - (SOFT ROADER)? Yes
PET FRIENDLY TRIP: No
RECOVERY EQUIPMENT REQU'D:
UHF Radio
APPROXIMATE DISTANCE: Approximately 100km from last fuel

VEHICLE CONVOY NUMBERS - MAXIMUM (Incl Trip Leader): Unlimited
ACCOMMODATION: Tents, Swags, Camper trailer, Caravan

OVERNIGHT ACTIVITY DETAILS: We will be staying at Tolmie Recreation Reserve, just out of Mansfield. Tolmie is a large open campground with firepits and toilets/showers.Camping fees are about $10 per person per night. You will need all food for the weekend. Please bring a bag of wood. All camping is unpowered.

To register for this trip please click the REGISTER button or log in to the Pajero Club Membership application HERE and complete the details requested. Remember: each membership is only entitled to a single booking - no booking on behalf of others.

Proficiency Plus Mechanical Awareness Course 6th & 7th June 2026 (6 Jun 2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Mechanical Awareness course will be a two full days of theory and practical.

Would you like to be able to do simple mechanical repairs with a degree of understanding that you have not experienced before. Know that the parts you are spending your money on are actually needed and are being fitted to the car. Then come and participate in our mechanical awareness course.

Topics covered will be basic operation of your vehicle to give you a better understanding of how it all works; this can lead to you being able to tackle simple maintenance and repair tasks yourself e.g.

Tool identification and use, brake pad changing, oil and filter & other service items, minor electrical work are just some of the tasks you will be able to perform at the completion of the course. There is also a large amount of practical training not just theory involved in the course and in a lot of cases you will be able to perform work on your own vehicle. All cars will be placed on the hoist for you to have a better understanding of what is going on under the vehicle

This course is being facilitated by:

Jim Kennedy

In conjunction with our DTU instructors:

Safetrek Four Wheel Drive Services

Theory and Practical location: Black Spur Inn

Course Fee: $400

Proficiency Plus Trip Planning Training Course Thursday 11th June 2026 (11 Jun 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT

This course will provide awareness on planning trips and conducting trips.
This course is presented by Experienced Trip Leaders and provides practical advice and tips for our Club Members.

at Glen Waverley Bowls Club

Course Fee: Free

Proficiency Plus Towing Course Sunday 21st June 2026 (21 Jun 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Trailer caravan towing course will be a full day of theory and practical. Course notes will be supplied.

We will cover all the basics such as.

Vehicle and caravan inspection,

POWERS check, Petrol oil water electrical rubber safety

Compliance of vehicle and caravan,

Trailer hook up and unhook,

Weights and loading,

Safety chains and shackles,

Seating and steering wheel control,

Spotters’ roles and how to do it well,

Standard reversing and manoeuvring,

Complex manoeuvring, I.E. Revers parallel parking,

Stopping distances,

And anything else that you would like to discuss. I’m also hoping to have some vehicle scales to weigh your rigs. (If you want to)

This course is being facilitated by:

Jim Kennedy

In conjunction with our DTU instructors:

Safetrek Four Wheel Drive Services

Theory and Practical location: Glen Waverley Bowls Club

Course Fee: $300

Proficiency Plus Training Course Skills Weekend 27th & 28th June 2026 (27 Jun 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

A full weekend of 4WD techniques in true off-road conditions. The weekend will include an introduction to the following skills:

Winching basics, Chainsaw safety and basics, Snatch strap recoveries performed by participants, Tyre change, Jacking a vehicle on a incline, Towing, weight Distribution in campers and trailers, Mechanical maintenance, How to use an Exhaust Jack, Navigation basics.

Please Note: To register for this weekend you MUST have completed the Proficiency Training Course.

Practical at "The Block" in Tallarook

Course Fee: $220

E.O.I. Africa (Botswana) Self Drive 2026 Trip Full (28 Jul 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

TRIP LEADER'S NAME: Damian De Rozairo 498

DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: This trip will start in Johannesburg on July 31. The planed route will take us through the Kalahari and the Okavango Delta all the way north to Victoria falls in Zimbabwe. We will return to Johannesburg via a different route taking in the salt pans of Nxai Pan.
The trip is setup for August since its the best time of the year to see wildlife.
I have organized a place that will rent us fully equipped Toyota Hilux vehicles with all the camping gear including roof top tents, water tanks and a fridge.
The trip could include a couple of nights at a luxury camp site in the Okavango delta, depending on peoples budgets.
The budget for the trip should be around $15,000 excluding airfares from Melb.

TRIP MEETING ADDRESS: Johannesburg

TRIP LEADER'S EMAIL ADDRESS: derozairo@hotmail.com

TRIP LEADER'S PHONE NUMBER: 0413371571

TYPE OF ACTIVITY: Expression of interest Club Trip:- (Involves vehicle convoy - max 10). Trip registrations will not be confirmed until reviewed and advised by the Trip Leader

EVENT DETAILS:

TRIP/EVENT STANDARD: Medium

TRACK CLASSIFICATION: Medium - Blue Square

MINIMUM DRIVER TRAINING REQUIRED: Proficiency

ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE - (SOFT ROADER)? No

PET FRIENDLY TRIP: No

RECOVERY EQUIPMENT REQU'D:

Snatch Strap

APPROPRIATE MAPS: TBD

APPROXIMATE DISTANCE: 3000km

VEHICLE CONVOY NUMBERS - MAXIMUM (Incl Trip Leader): 5

WAIT LIST REQUIRED (not req'd for Expression of Interest trips: Yes

ACCOMMODATION: Tents

OVERNIGHT ACTIVITY DETAILS: I have planned out the entire trip and will help organize all the camp bookings.

COSTS - ACCOMMODATION / CAMPING: TBD

Proficiency Training Course 31st July & 1st August 2026 (31 Jul 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

This course gives members a basic understanding of four-wheel driving and their vehicle, and will enable them to participate in most club trips appearing in the Club magazine.

Theory at Black Spur Inn

Practical at Black Spur Inn

Course Fee: $150

You will need to book accomadation for the friday night.

Please book directly with the Black Spur Inn to recieve your booking discount.

Proficiency Training Course 31st July & 1st August 2026 (1 Aug 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

This course gives members a basic understanding of four-wheel driving and their vehicle, and will enable them to participate in most club trips appearing in the Club magazine.

Theory at Black Spur Inn

Practical at Black Spur Inn

Course Fee: $150

You will need to book accomadation for the friday night.

Please book directly with the Black Spur Inn to recieve your booking discount.

Proficiency Plus Winching Training Course 20th & 23rd August 2026 (20 Aug 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

This is an opportunity for members to learn how to use a winch in a safe manner.

Having a winch is not required to attend the course.

The course will cover the following topics:

1. The fundamentals of winching
2. Winching safety
3. Winching techniques
4. Understanding loads on winch components

This is your opportunity to use a winch in a controlled environment with instruction from an experienced instructor. Book now.

Theory at Glen Waverley Bowls Club

Practical at The Black Spur Inn Narbethong.

Course Fee: $220

Proficiency Plus Winching Training Course 20th & 23rd August 2026 (23 Aug 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

This is an opportunity for members to learn how to use a winch in a safe manner.

Having a winch is not required to attend the course.

The course will cover the following topics:

Theory at Glen Waverley Bowls Club

Practical at The Black Spur Inn Narbethong.

Course Fee: $220

Proficiency Plus Trip Planning Training Course Thursday 10th September 2026 (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

This course will provide awareness on planning trips and conducting trips.
This course is presented by Experienced Trip Leaders and provides practical advice and tips for our Club Members.

at Glen Waverley Bowls Club

Course Fee: Free

Proficiency Plus Navigation Training Course Thursday 8th October 2026 (8 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

A basic course on navigation skills.
By understanding the basics on map reading, plotting points and routes then students will gain skills and knowledge that they can apply when navigating in off-road situations.

at Glen Waverley Bowls Club

Course Fee: $70

Proficiency Plus Training Course Skills Weekend 17th &18th October 2026 (17 Oct 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

A full weekend of 4WD techniques in true off-road conditions. The weekend will include an introduction to the following skills:
Winching basics, Chainsaw safety and basics, Snatch strap recoveries performed by participants, Tyre change, Jacking a vehicle on a incline, Towing, weight Distribution in campers and trailers, Mechanical maintenance, How to use an Exhaust Jack, Navigation basics.

Please Note: To register for this weekend you MUST have completed the Proficiency Training Course.

Practical at "The Block" in Tallarook

Course Fee: $220

Proficiency Training Course 12th & 15th November 2026 (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMT

This course gives members a basic understanding of four-wheel driving and their vehicle, and will enable them to participate in most club trips appearing in the Club magazine.

Theory at Glen Waverley Bowls Club

Practical at Black Spur Inn

Course Fee: $150

Proficiency Training Course 12th & 15th November 2026 (15 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

This course gives members a basic understanding of four-wheel driving and their vehicle, and will enable them to participate in most club trips appearing in the Club magazine.