Every Event an Adventure
Family friendly Club with all 4WD’s welcome
On this page you can see all our club activities
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.
DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: It's the TEN YEAR anniversary for Colin's Famous Bowling Night. Come along and help us celebrate and compete for the even more famous Pajero Club Perpetual Bowling Trophy. We'll be meeting out the front of the Zone Bowling Alley at 5:30pm. After the competition we'll go next door to the Fat Chef Restaurant for dinner. All are welcome!!
TRIP MEETING ADDRESS: Zone Bowling - Forest Hill Chase, Canterbury Rd, Forest Hill
TRIP LEADER'S EMAIL ADDRESS: colinhopwood21@gmail.com
TRIP LEADER'S PHONE NUMBER: 0423 267 612
TYPE OF ACTIVITY: Event
EVENT DETAILS:
TRIP/EVENT STANDARD: Easy
TRACK CLASSIFICATION: Unknown
MINIMUM DRIVER TRAINING REQUIRED: None
ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE - (SOFT ROADER)?: Yes
PET FRIENDLY TRIP: No
RECOVERY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
APPROPRIATE MAPS: Google
APPROXIMATE DISTANCE: N/A
VEHICLE CONVOY NUMBERS: No Limit for EOI or Events
WAIT LIST REQUIRED: Waitlist Disabled for this event
Club meeting at Glen Waverley Bowls Club. Starting at 7:30pm. 3rd Wednesday of every month
Come and enjoy the annual Pajero 4WD Club Christmas Party Weekend to be held at the Lake Nillahcootie Camp, just 2 hours from Melbourne.
Event Meeting Address: Lake Nillahcootie Camp, 3937 Midland Highway, Barjang VIC 3673
Event date(s): Friday, 20th November to Sunday 22nd November, 2026.
Pet Friendly: YES
Friday, 20th November: Arrive at your leisure any time after 3:00pm at Lake Nillahcootie Camp. Once you’ve settled in, why not head into nearby Mansfield and explore the region’s cafés, restaurants and boutique shops, or simply relax by the lake and enjoy the stunning High Country surrounds. This will be a great opportunity to unwind, catch up with fellow members and ease into the weekend before the official activities commence. In the evening, gather around the campfire, enjoy a drink and share stories as we kick off another memorable Christmas Party.
Saturday, 21st November: The Christmas Party event commences from 1:00pm with Tree Decoration Making, the Inaugural Tree Lighting Event, Xmas 5sie’s and an Xmas Movie Night under the Stars. A reservation may also be made for dinner at the Tatong Tavern (please advise should you wish to attend so that we can confirm numbers with the venue).
Sunday, 22nd November: Kicking off from 10:00am there will be a host of Christmas inspired games (for all ages), a visit from Santa around midday (parents please provide a wrapped present for Santa to give your child), a fully catered Lunch provided by the Club with a variety of meats and salads (BYO beverages of your choice and a dessert to share) and then an adults only Kris Kringle (BYO Present to the value of up to $10 per person if you wish to participate).
Activities: Bush Walking, Mountain Bike riding (BYO), Climbing tower, ropes course, fishing
Cost: Sunday Lunch only - $25pp, children under 7 free, 8 – 16 y/o - $15pp (inc. day visitor charge, venue hire, CFA contribution),
Weekend camping plus Lunch - $50pp – Friday &/or Saturday night(s)
Prefer to bring the boat instead of the caravan, weekend Cabin/Dorm accommodation is available for - $65pp*
TRIP LEADER'S NAME: Tony Jambu (1178)
DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: A hat trick. Promise. This is the REAL 20th Original Australia Day-Vic High Country Long weekend trip. Last year’s 20th trip was postponed due to the fires around Dargo and the 2025 Aust Day Trip was a furphy. This will be the real 20th Original Australia Day-Vic High Country Long weekend trip in 2027. We’ve had it at 4 different campsites with numbers from as small as 12 vehicles to over 60 vehicles. This trip’s original intent was to cater for families with kids and new members. It has remained true to its original intent. For new members, it a great opportunity to experience the club’s culture and see the beauty of the Victorian High Country. We continue to host this event at Talbotville for its central location in the Eastern VHC. The 2 brand new dunnies were not affected by the fires in 2026. This will be our base camp where there will be 4-5 trips going out per day for you to choose from. We have registered with Parks Victoria for the club to host this event at this venue. It has a large open space and green grassy area for the kids to muck around and spread out our tents and campers. The safety of the group is paramount with 3 exit routes and the choice of base camp may be changed depending on the fire situation in the region at that time. Each day, the trips will be split into 4 or more groups so that you have a choice between the trips. They will be led by experienced TLs. Some trips will be more suited for experienced members while others with just Proficiency grade. There’s even night driving for those interested. You have the option of staying in camp, swimming and relaxing by the river or make short trips into the surrounding high country ghost towns fossicking for relics. This event has evolved over the years to now include Sunrise at Blue Rag, floating down the Crooked River, glowstick nights and pyrotechnics nights. Member are welcome to conduct any trips or activities. This year, the traditional (but optional) communal Australia Day meal will be held the Sunday 24th Jan. This is an optional event and members can share roasts, salads, vegies and desserts. More detail to come later. The traditional Pizza night (probably Saturday night) where you will have the opportunity to make your own pizza. This is popular amongst the children as they get to design their own pizza. Thanks to Ed for the pizza ovens.
TRIP MEETING ADDRESS: Talbotville, VHC
TRIP LEADER'S EMAIL ADDRESS: tjambu@gmail.com
TRIP LEADER'S PHONE NUMBER: 0419 852 628
TYPE OF ACTIVITY: Trip
TRIP/EVENT STANDARD: Medium to Hard
TRACK CLASSIFICATION: Medium - Blue Square
MINIMUM DRIVER TRAINING REQUIRED: Proficiency
ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE - (SOFT ROADER)?: No
APPROPRIATE MAPS: Rooftop maps are useful
APPROXIMATE DISTANCE: 800 - 900 KM Melbourne return. Fuel available at Dargo.
WAIT LIST REQUIRED: Waitlist Enabled for this event
OVERNIGHT ACTIVITY DETAILS: Base camping along the Crooked River in Talbotville. Big wide open grassy area for camping Plus drop toilets.
COSTS - ACCOMODATION/CAMPING: Free
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
TRIP LEADER'S NAME: Stuart Gay (1521)
DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: This is the annual Eaglevale trip over the Australia day weekend. We will base camp at Eaglevale on the Wonnagatta river near Dargo. We have been running trips to this area for several years and have a great camp spot for this trip. From here we will do some day trips on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. You will have the option to stay back and relax at camp or do the day trips. We usually take one of the day trips into the Wonnagatta valley and another other up to the trig point on Blue Rag or up Bill Goat. Trips are decided when we get there. This will be a bush camping weekend. It will be a good opportunity for members that are new to bush camping to try out their equipment and use it as a shake down trip. Its a good opportunity for anyone that has not been bush camping before to try it out and learn form the experience. Ask one of the usuals if you want help to plan for the trip. We will have plenty of time to relax by the river or in the river if it is hot and by the campfire at night. There is a deep spot down by the bend if you want to swim. There is usually a Pizza oven for a pizza night too. This has always been a highlight of these trips. Note: trip rating is dependent on your selected trips and training level. Anything from not leaving the camp site to black diamond.
TRIP MEETING ADDRESS: TBD - Watch for emails
TRIP LEADER'S EMAIL ADDRESS: laser_stu@hotmail.com
TRIP LEADER'S PHONE NUMBER: 0424 781 658
TRIP/EVENT STANDARD: Medium
APPROPRIATE MAPS: Wonnagatta Dargo Adventure Map
APPROXIMATE DISTANCE: 800-900km - Depending where you come from and which trips you go on.
VEHICLE CONVOY NUMBERS: 30 vehicles
OVERNIGHT ACTIVITY DETAILS: Where-ever you choose along the river.
COSTS - ACCOMODATION/CAMPING: Free camping
TRIP LEADER'S NAME: Bella Rukuata (2079)
DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: We had so much fun the first time around we're going again! Canoe, SUP, tubes or a floating tank, water guns optional but highly encouraged. Little kids, big kids, kids at heart from 0 to 199 years young this is your invite! I've booked a river front site so we can bask in the sun or take the death defying float down the river and walk back. If you'd like to stay I'd recommend you book when you register here, Western end sites we're selling FAST! It's a lovely drive there if you want to join for the day only. Meet Friday if you're staying or Saturday morning 930 ish, we found it's still a little chilly in the water but the kids don't care, teens are gone as well. Bring something for lunch and a little something to share, given it's my site, there will always be stuff on offer to nibble on, drink or space to chill! On a serious note we are around water, we look out for each other (thanks for saving my life Heidi) but if you know you or someone in your group can't swim I'd recommend a life vest. Safety around water is paramount. If you have questions drop me a message. To our newbies, come and run a muck with me, club life isn't all about the drives but the mates we create too!
TRIP MEETING ADDRESS: Warburton Holiday Park - Site R1
TRIP LEADER'S EMAIL ADDRESS: bellarukuata74@gmail.com
TRIP LEADER'S PHONE NUMBER: 0422 271 847
TRACK CLASSIFICATION: Easy - Green Circle
APPROPRIATE MAPS: Use your phone
APPROXIMATE DISTANCE: 112km from Werribee, not sure for you!
OVERNIGHT ACTIVITY DETAILS: R1 and opposite site J14 locked in.
COSTS - ACCOMODATION/CAMPING: 0 to 300 tbc
TRIP LEADER'S NAME: Damian De Rozairo (498)
DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: We just returned from our first trip to Botswana and its time to plan the 2027 adventure. This trip will take through Namibia and western Botswana. This trip will take in Namib Desert, Sossusvlei/Deadvlei, Atlantic coast, Skeleton Coast, Cape Cross, Damaraland, Kalahari, Okavango Delta, Moremi and Maun. I am still working on the exact routing and dates but we are aiming for the trip to be in August 2027. 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. This trip is ideal for people who want to explore, are ok with lots if U terns, happy to setup and tared down your camp daily (since we will do our own safari drives), setup camp late in the evening (since we will be driving to see animals at dusk) and would like an immersive experience with the people and animals of the region. This trip is not for people who want to be at camp by 3:00pm and setup for the evening. The best time to see animals is at dawn and dusk so we will be setting up camp after dark on most days. The budget for the trip should be around $15,000 excluding airfares from Melb. NOTE: The exact dates for the trip have not be set yet, but you can anticipate it will be in August 2027
TRIP MEETING ADDRESS: Namibia and Botswana
TRIP LEADER'S EMAIL ADDRESS: derozairo@hotmail.com
TRIP LEADER'S PHONE NUMBER: 0413 371 571
TYPE OF ACTIVITY: EOI
TRACK CLASSIFICATION: Hard - Black Diamond
MINIMUM DRIVER TRAINING REQUIRED: Proficiency Plus
APPROPRIATE MAPS: TBD
APPROXIMATE DISTANCE: 6000km
OVERNIGHT ACTIVITY DETAILS: TBD
COSTS - ACCOMODATION/CAMPING: Approx $15,000 per couple
TRIP LEADER'S NAME: Peter Symons (1577)
DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: Well, September 2027 seems like a great time to do a trip to the Tip and, seeing as we're heading all that way, we might as well play a little on the way up and back. The Rough Plan Depart Melbourne, Saturday 4 September 2027. Head North. The End. The Minutia... We'll leave BP Calder Hwy at around 7:00am-ish and start heading north, following the Virtual Solar System Drive along the way. Pluto is in Dubbo, then it's on to Gilgandra to see Neptune. Sadly, we'll all get to see Uranus in Tooraweenah (keep it clean, children), followed by Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Earth and the rest, before eventually arriving at the Sun at Siding Spring Observatory, near Coonabarabran. From there we'll wander our way north towards Cairns and Far North Queensland. The current wish list includes Cape Tribulation, the CREB Track, Bloomfield Track, Cooktown, Lakefield, Archer River, Weipa, Frenchmans Track, Iron Range/Chilli Beach, Bramwell Junction and the Old Telegraph Track, before eventually making our way to the Tip of Australia. The OTT will probably take us around four days, depending on how much time we spend playing at Palm Creek, Gunshot, Fruit Bat Falls, Eliot Falls, Nolan's Brook and all the other places where we can create mayhem. Once we've conquered the Tip and sufficiently annoyed everyone in Far North Queensland, we'll turn around and start wandering south again. Exactly which way we come home will depend on time, weather, road conditions and what everyone wants to do, but the current thinking is to work our way inland towards Winton, Boulia, Bedourie and Birdsville. From Birdsville we have options. We might head down the Birdsville Track, or perhaps wander further west towards Mt Dare, (my preference) then make our way through Coober Pedy and eventually back to Melbourne. Or we might find something completely different to do along the way. As with all of my longer trips, the route and activities proposed above are only broad-brush ideas. The successful victims who actually make it onto the trip will have a HUGE influence on the final itinerary, timing and activities. Where we go, how long we stay, what tracks we tackle and even what order we do things in will be worked out by the group. We have approximately six weeks, so there is plenty of time to explore, have rest days, fix whatever we've broken, change plans when necessary and spend an extra day somewhere if we're enjoying ourselves. This isn't intended to be a six-week race to Cape York and back.
TRIP MEETING ADDRESS: BP Outbound - Calder hwy Calder Park
TRIP LEADER'S EMAIL ADDRESS: peter@thermostat.com.au
TRIP LEADER'S PHONE NUMBER: 0408 142 128
TRIP/EVENT STANDARD: Hard
TRACK CLASSIFICATION: Very Difficult - Double Black Diamond
APPROPRIATE MAPS: Memory Maps....
APPROXIMATE DISTANCE: 10,000
OVERNIGHT ACTIVITY DETAILS: Most of the trip will be free camping
COSTS - ACCOMODATION/CAMPING: NFI
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