
Peake
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The Simpson 2026
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Bendleby Rangers 2026
It’s the June long wkend and it’s our annual trip to Bendleby ranges.
Kevin, Sharon, Steve and I managed to head up during the day, it rarely happens for Steve and myself.
Kevin and Sharon arrived ahead of us and had set up camp, we arrived about 5pm and headed to camp after we paid our fees and got essential supplies from the office,
We were setting up camp, when Sharon and Kevin came up to us and said they had somehow left their bedding at home. I had a couple of blankets that they could use I didn’t want them to freeze after all after I gave them the blankets we sat around the fire, where Kev and Sharon were preparing to cook dinner over the coals.
Greg and bridge arrived and setup. Bridget also offered Kevin and Sharon a quilt, as it was going to get cold over the wkend Sharon gladly took it.
We all sat around the fire till about midnight before retiring to bed.
Following morning we got up, had breakfast before we all aired down. Sharon had a sore neck as she didn’t have a pillow, so Steve offered his as he doesn’t really use one. We made our way to the office so Bridget and Greg could pay and to get instructions of the tracks from Charlie.
We started on the hungry highway which had some gnarly decants. Kevin didn’t realise we were doing “the gnarly stuff” so soon, so asked if he could pull up so he could put on his Go Pro.
We travelled along the highway till we hit the turnoff at north fence. We went right and travelled the track till we got to aeroplane gorge where we stopped for lunch.
Billy goats ridge
We got to the start of the ridge; nobody was ahead of us. Greg went first and made it up then Bridget. Kevin got hung up on one of the step ups, Greg come down to spot him he reversed back and tried again and made it up, we followed and had no issues, although I thought the car was sliding as we went up the last step up.
Sharon did well on her first ever billy goat climb, she made it up 90% of the way before she had to get out, apparently going in reverse freaked her out. A credit to Sharon, for making it the far, as my first attempt of billy goat was walking the entire track.
After billy goat we proceeded onto king’s ridge where we stopped at a look out for photos, the views were the greenest I have ever seen. We continued and made our way back to camp via the front track.
Arrived back at camp, got the fire going and sat around for a bit Sharon had finally calmed down with a glass of wine.
Well done to everyone for completing billy goat with no damage.
We all got tea going and I did rice pudding for dessert, much better this time around.
Kevin and Sharon retired early, I wasn’t that far behind them, our nice warm van was calling me.
I believe the others stayed up for a little bit before going to bed
Bendleby ranger’s side
After breakfast we headed towards hidden valley to the new track. We got to a spot where we could take photos of the stunning views. A lady named Janice was behind us, she was on her own and I when up to her to see if she wanted to pass us and she was quite happy to stay behind us. I gave her our UHF channel if she needed any help. We continued to the look out, and I approached Janice again to make sure she had her UHF on she wasn’t sure if it was working so when she put it on our channel it did work, she was very appreciative. We had lunch at hidden valley gorge where Janice continued to her camp.
After lunch we travelled down to Kokoda track to the Solly’s well turnoff towards gum creek drive.
Greg went up the link track that Charlie had mention was boggy and chewed up, it was doable for Greg in his car, but others might have been slipping and sliding all over the place. We waited for Greg at the turnoff for Greg to come own.
The headed to the lookout for more photos at gum creek; after doing gum creek we went to the look out sunset ridge. Took some photos, my7 selfie stick was having a moment, when another lady approached and said she could take the photo. We left sunset and went to the love heart lookout for more photos.
It was getting cold, so we made our way back to camp after the photos.
We got to camp we lit the fire and sat around to teatime, which we all ate and cleaned up by 6pm
We sat around the fire and was surprised it was a tad warmer than the previous night’s we also completed another giant lucky square.
I went to bed around 10pm Kevin and Sharon slightly earlier, while Steve, Greg and Bridget stayed up.
Following morning we all had brekkie and began to pack up; we were out off camp by 9am. we went to the office to sign out and back for the following year.
We proceeded to leave Bendleby whilst Greg was chatting with Danny from Dobinson’s, we knew he would catch up, which he did before we hit the bitumen.
It was another fabulous trip away with the Dirtydeeds family.
Trip by Michelle
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CHalks Camp Cooking wkend
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Easter-Wrights Bay
The journey down
We kicked things off meeting at with Greg Bridget Steve Michelle Brenton mark Nicole before rolling out towards Tailem bend the expressway threw everything it could at us with car accidents and heavy traffic, but sprits stayed high as we pushed onto meet Ron waiting at the shell Tailem bend,
After regrouping refuelling and a quick pit stop, we made our way toward Kingston with traffic easing we enjoyed a cruisy run before a much-needed coffee stop at the OTR fuel for cars and drivers before tackling the final leg to wright’s bay campground
Of course, it wouldn’t be a proper trip with out a bit od weather the rain set in on the way but still rolled into camp around 10.30pm thankfully the drizzle stopped while we all parked up and wound down with a few laughs before calling it a night.
Day 1 Friday sand scenery and teamwork
After a well eared sleep in and gearing up we hit the tracks and made our way onto long beach cruising towards r9obe the sand was kind at us early making for a relaxed and scenic run.
For robe we entered little dip conservation park and aired down before heading into the dunes. The track derived stunning coastal views as we weaved between scrub and beach.
Then came the first real challenge
A soft patch of sand saw one of us sliding down a dune towards the incoming tide me it was me with the slop too steep to climb and my tyres digging Depper trying to go forward it turned into a full team effort the solution reverse further down towards a rocky section turn around and power back up meanwhile Ron found himself bogged further up the track but managed to recover with a bit of digging and lower tyre pressures.
Crisis turned into triumph, and we celebrated with a group photo further up the beach through not without Michelle taking unexpected dive into the sand if only my GoPro didn’t run out of battery
Lunch followed on the beach before we wrapped up the drive near Nora crania a quick stop in robe to check out the light house and old gaol ruins added a bit of history and more laughs Michelle getting stuck and Greg threating to throw the midget back.
The group spilt briefly with a few headings to mount Benson winery for a tasting while others grabbed a fire pit for camp the evening wrapped up perfectly good food a warm fire and great company.
Day 2 Saturday slow pace and good vibes
Saturday was all about taking it easy same stayed back at camp enjoying games and the warmth while others ventured in to robe only to find the town absolutely packed with coffee lines stretching 20+ deep
Later in the day a crew headed back to mount Benson winery no complaints there to stock up for the night ahead.
Back at camp we were joined by Steve and Michelle’s family enjoyed an incredible cob loaf courtesy of kylie and settled in for another night around the fire.
Day 3 Sunday dunes recoveries and action
Sunday was go time finishing the robe to Beachport run
After packing up we hit the Nara crania bypass tracks aired down and got stuck into it.
The early section was straightforward before we hit our first real test a steep rutted dune climb.
An Amarok ahead of us had already been defeated and he had to back down to drop his air pressures he let as all go ahead and we took it on one by one each vehicle climbed successfully cheered on by a full-blown spectator squad at the top.
Further along the play areas delivered some proper fun then came our first recovery Steve lost momentum mid climb and was well and truly planted Greg steeped in with a clean snatch recovery to get things moving again.
Not long after while mucking around Greg himself found the exact same spot purely for training purposes of course giving me the chance to test out my shiny ne recovery setup with a successful snatch
After plenty of dune runs and laughs, we continued stopping for lunch before completing the track near Beachport a quick stop for photos airing up and a fuel run cheaper than robe always a win and we were back at camp
That night the weather turned again rain set in but stubborn few of us held strong around the fire umbrellas up until it finally forced as under cover even then the laughs didn’t stop with surprise visitors including a rogue bird in the caravan earlier in the day and a rain moth that didn’t last long in Greg’s presence
Being tossed to a firry death in the fire pit
Day4 Monday pack up and roll out
We woke to a calm foggy morning after a night of steady drizzle packing up wet camp gear is never fun, but spirits were still high as we wrapped up.
Mark and Nicole hit the road early. with the rest of us convoying back shortly after a quick fuel stop in Kingston and then it was smooth sailing back to Adelaide muddy tired but already taking about the next trip
By Alex
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Keith Jetsprint Race
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Sunset Murray Tour Trip
We had a total of 7 vehicles, Steve and me, Greg and Bridget, Ron, Brenton, Mark, Kevin and Sharon.
We met at MT pleasant caravan park with me on a walking stick due to a flare up and Bridget on crutches due to an ankle injury, once all arrived, we set off to meet Ron at Murray bridge. We all travelled smoothly to the first camp in the Murray sunset national park.
This was the fist trip in the new camper for Steve and I, once we were all setup we sat around for a bit, had a few beverages before going to bed
The camper was very comfortable, and I didn’t have too many issues getting up and down the ladder, even with the flare up.
Once we all had breakfast we set off towards the tracks.
We didn’t have any issues we the tracks but, in some places, they needed a big prune. The tracks were very wet in some places as we all found out. The first obstacle was a large water crossing, Greg made it through, but Kevin and Sharon were stuck.
Mrak tried to get through to the right of Kevin, but he too was getting stuck he kept going back and forth and was coming close to kevins car, but he finally got out.
Greg reversed back and snatched out Kevin and Sharon it came to our turn, and we got stuck where Kevin did Greg got into position to snatch us out, but Steve first had to take off his boots and socks and get into the water to hook up the snatch strap. We were snatched out no problem and Ron and Breton came through without hassle.
When we all got though, Steve had to clean his feet and Kevin noticed he had a flat tyre. Kevin got down and dirty to change the tyre with the help of everyone
We continued and decided to find a spot to stop for lunch, once lunch was had we continued with the tracks, before heading to camp
We arrived at camp and setup and relaxed for a bit before cooking later that night we sat around the fire.
The next morning, we packed up and set off again we did some tracks and we came to a section that had water everywhere Greg proceeded through the water and almost made it to the end when he become stuck very stuck he had to climb out the passenger side door to get out. Everyone else decided to not follow Greg on this occasion and went around the right of him, thus sections also had a lot of water, but we got through.
We all parked up ahead of Greg, Kevin had backed up close to the waters edge to snatch him out when Kevin got out of his car, boom his was on his back the track was extremely slippery, fortunately Kevin was ok couldn’t say the same for his white t shirt.
While Kevin was already muddy, he jumped right in and hooked up Greg to be snatched out. Greg’s car was finally freed and when he opened the door, the water came out, the camper too had a little bit of water in it but not enough to damage anything.
We stopped at the shearer’s quarters, where same off as used the toilet while others checked out the quarters when Bridget got out of her car to put on the oven she forgot to put it tin park and frantically tried to jump back in but she was on crutches so she had no chance I couldn’t see who stopped their car bit it was stopped elegantly on to of a little mound.
When we got to camp later that afternoon Greg aired out his car and van.
The tracks had made everyone’s cars fifthly yet somehow Greg’s car seemed a lot cleaner than the other cars.
After we had dinner and cleaned up, we sat around the fire and had some laughs and giant lucky squares.
All went to bed ready for the next day
We all packed up ready to head back and when we got back to the first night camping spot we aired up on the side off the road ready to travel back to mannum.
We all had A fantastic time and big cheer for Kevin for really getting down and dirty when it was needed
Another great trip with great company looking forward to the next trip
By Michelle
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Loveday Came and try day
Loveday 4wd park 2026
We had 12 cars in total for the weekend.
We arrived at Maccas Smithfield where Greg, Bridget, Lisa, Trevor, Gracye and Connor were waiting. We were initially waiting on bens mum delivering some shirts but as we were earlier then expected we arranged to meet her on the side of the road just outside nuriootpa.
We arrived at the meeting point and Bridget held back to collect the tops and caught up to the convoy shorty after.
We made good time and arrived at loveday tavern just after 7.30pm, where we met up with ben and James. We all paid our ees and headed off to our campsite to setup where we met Kevin and Sharon that already setup.
Once we setup we sat around the campfire until bedtime. The following morning, we all had breakfast and aired down to meet the others at the tavern for a 9am. Neil arrived at camp at 8.30am and air down.
We arrived at the tavern where martin was waiting, we were just waiting for Cameron and lily Laurie and Jodie and Cameron (jeep) or as we know him (ronin Dex from stargate allantois, Jodie picked up on the resemblance first)
Jodie and Laurie were running late and once arrived we made it out on the tracks at about 9.45am
We all did the new track, which was just a loop track and then proceeded to do the tour track. First casualty was Greg front bolt for the sway link had broken, and Trevor and Neil help repair with some cable ties to get him moving again.
Bood shaker track everyone adjusted bra straps and proceeded though to the welcum track with a few twists and bumps and dips. 150 bumps track, I lost count of the bumps, so I’m assuming the number is still 150.
Onto the divorce track, a few holes to get through with a couple of technical spotting to do, a to the few got though the dipper and made it with no damage.
We all went onwards to the main track, and stop-ed as Neil had to check his light bar, (we all thought it was a bulbar check, but it was to fix his light bar with duct tape and all good)
We proceeded onto 3 climbs.
3 hill climbs
Greg, ben, Neil, martin, James, and Cameron (ronin Dex) were all having fun until Neil had bent his trailing arm. Neil and Trevor and family headed back to the tavern to get Neils car fixed, in the taverns workshop. Everyone headed back to the tavern for lunch and Greg, Trevor, martin and Laurie assisted and Neil supervised. They took the trailing arm out and pressed it back into shape.
Greg (r) recovery point was bent further during his climbs.
Playground
A few went out to the playground and had a bit of fun, Laurie got stuck on top of hill, which required martin to help give them a pull to get momentum to get out their low belly issues, once they were able to over, they continued playing in the playground.
It came over the radio that Cameron (ronin Dex) had lost his number plate, several times, Steve was just letting them nowhere the number plate was.
Once everyone was back at the tavern, Neil noticed something hanging down underneath Laurie’s car, so he pulled into the taverns workshop and had noticed that the fuel support strap had come loose. Trevor, Neil and Greg went to help getting it back on it needed some muscle to get it on. Everyone had dinner back at the tavern, I had chips and gravy and they were amazing.
After tea. We said good buy to those that were just visiting for the day. Then we head back to cap to relax with a few beverages.
We finished the lasted giant lucky squares and had a cheese platter for dessert we did a birthday cake for Bridget, but by the cake got to her the candles had blown out in the wind.
We sat around the fire before going to bed, ready for an early departure due to the heat.
Anther great weekend had with the Dirtydeeds family
Report by Michelle
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Coorong National Park Beach Front Trip
Coorong Trip Report
Greg, Bridget, Steve, Michelle, Mark, Brenton. Cameron and Lily all met at Mt Pleasant Oval.
With Mark leading we headed off towards Murray Bridge and beyond. Just out of Murray Bridge we could hear Dave on the radio having a few heating problems so pulled over to let the vehicle cool down. He ended up a couple of km’s in front of us heading to Tailem Bend. Here Cameron pulled over for a bathroom stop, and we picked up Ron along the road.
The main convoy met Dave at Meningie who was in the car wash trying to call his car down. Those that needed to fill up as this was the last fuel stop until Monday. We waited for Cameron to catch up and in the meantime, Alex was 10 minutes behind, so we continued to wait.
We all arrived at 42 Mile campsite about 9:30pm and looked for a spot to set up for the night, as there was not much room, we found an area with 1 car and room for us. It was not until the next morning we realised this 1 car has occupants sleeping in it and wondered what they thought going to bed the only ones around and waking up to 9 cars and 3 trailers surrounding them.
That’s right 9 cars and 3 trailers (Greg, Dave and Cameran) on the trip, what a great turnout.
The next morning, we had breakfast and aired down ready to head directly onto the beach. We alternated a car and one towing with Alex originally treated as a towing vehicle due to being a new potential member. The sand was not as soft as we first expected with everyone enjoying the soft sand. Alex was the first to fish tail her back end and go the front a little stuck but by backing out she self-recovered. This was the only incident we had over the weekend. We missed the turnoff to 32 Mile and continued to Wreck Crossing turnoff.
He Mark, Greg, Alex and Brenton drove off the beach and headed to the campsite to have a look around while the others waited on the beach. During the wait Bridget checked her tyre pressure and realised they had increased by 3 psi so put them back down again and suggested to others to check. Once the others rejoined us, we continued along the beach to 28 Mile turn off where this time Mark, Greg with Lily, Alex, Brenton, Steve and Michelle visited the campsite as this one had a toilet.
Again, once all back together we started to look for somewhere to camp for the afternoon, this was about lunch time when we set up for the afternoon. A few went for a fish with Alex catching a total of 4 fish, and 3 crabs, Brenton caught 2 fish and 1 crab but a lot of weed fish, Dave did not catch everything. We all had a touch of sun getting burnt while swimming and had a pod of 4 dolphins swim past. That afternoon and evening was windy which was blowing the sand enough to annoy.
Sunday brought much the same as Saturday with continuing along the beach towards the Granites this time Lily was diving Cameron’s car. We arrived as the Granites by morning teatime, and everyone had an opportunity to take photos in front of the rocks. Michelle and Steve went for a drive up to the top carpark looking for a toilet without any luck. Once all photos were taken, we continued along the beach towards Kingston this time pulling up camp again about lunch time on the beach above high tide.
A few went for a drive into Kingstone to fuel up and get things they required, a couple also visited the Big Lobster. This time the wind was still up and not as hot, fishing was again on the agenda but did not last long when Brenton hooked Alex in the ankle total accident due to the tide, current and wind. That afternoon a few thought they saw a Shark out in the water while others said it was a Seal; we decided to call it as Seal Shark. That evening it was decided to have an early night and get an early start on Monday as the weather was going to be hot.
Monday morning started off nicely while we packed up but quickly heated up. Dave, Cameron and Lily had a later start and left after the main convoy. With the main convoy stopping at Salt Creek for a toilet stop and Meningie again for a fuel and food stop. We all continued home going our own way and making it safely. Dave had a flat tyre about 10 minutes away from his house but finally got there.
Mark did very well as trip leader and it was great to have a moving camp, waking up at a different view each morning. Having the number of cars was also a bonus and great to see. I had a ball and have heard others would like to see more of these types of trips.
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Christmas Trip
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Eagle View come and try Day
Eagle View Trip Report
On the Friday we camped at the reserve near eagle view. Mark was first at the site with Greg & Bridget followed by Brenton then Lilly, Cameron and willow. We setup camp sites and sat around with absolutely no comfort fire. We positioned our car with the wind behind it to shade us from the rain. About 10pm I went to bed followed by Laurie. Steve and Michelle met up at camp in the morning.
We all met at the eagle view office on the sat morning at 9am with the newbies Alex, John and a friend of Ben's James. Lots of kangaroos were checking us out as we made our way slowly up the track to the top. for a photo op & drone out.
We all followed along until we got to the hard tracks and split into 2 groups. hard and easy. I encouraged Lilly to go into Laurie’s car to see what the hard tracks were like; she gave a hug and kiss to Cameron before she left him. when she got back, she said she loved it.
Alex found out what a Bullbar check means. A few mud puddles were around the track. there was a slightly big puddle, so I decided to do what my husband does but went too slow and just stopped in the middle of it. I was laughing my head off at the thought of thinking if Laurie can do it so can I. Michelle said I should have checked the depth, I know I should have but it was too tempting. I tried to reverse out but it was no use. Alex and John helped with snatching me backwards. I was still laughing.
On our way again to enjoy the views and tracks. We stopped for lunch, and the air fryer is the best thing ever for a pie, nice and crunchy. After we got moving, I was a bit hesitant at any puddles, but they were only small ones. Lilly & Cameron fell into a little rut and got out of it themselves. It was just a casual stroll down the hill.
Bridget got into Jodie’s car so she could video the guys coming down the hard tracks around the other side.
We all made it down safely, arrived back at the office to sign out. We said goodbye to Alex, John, Ben and James and we hope to see them again on another trip, they said they enjoyed it very much.
The rest of us headed back to camp, Laurie and I put our weber roast on with veg. we all sat around telling stories and having a couple drinks. Awesome end to the day. Hard track report will be told by the other group.
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Alpana Station
Flinders rangers
We had 4 cars for the trip and our group consisted of me Michelle, Steve, Bridget, Greg, Brenton and Ron
Once we all arrived at the meeting point, we headed towards our campsite at willow springs. Once we made it through the traffic, it was a pleasant drive …. until about 4 kilometres out from burra bypass turnoff, we hit a kangaroo.
we tried to swerve to avoid it but no it hit. Greg and Bridget said it come out from behind us in a ball, we pulled over to check for damage, and we lost the front p0assenger tyre centre hubcap.
We stopped at the regular toilet spots, before we arrived at terowie to top up with diesel. We proceeded on, with me constantly on the lookout for wildlife, we hit another one but only its tail and Greg said that it stood up after we hit it and looked stunned but hopped away. We finally arrived at willow springs and made our way to our campsite to setup. Once setup we sat around the fire before we headed to bed.
Saturday
We all were up and ready to head to the office to pay our fees, the office is now in a new location, no longer in the old house.
We set off for Alpana station approximately 30-40 minutes’ drive from willow springs, once we arrived we all paid and got the information for the tracks. He did say there were other groups a head of us and we may run into them.
The track map had approx. odometer readings for each point.
We all headed off to get on the track, but we missed the turnoff for the gate, so we went on an adventure…. Our odometer reading was about 10kms out.
We found the gate, and we all aired down.
The track was scenic in spots, and the creek bed crossing could catch your tow ball on the exit.
I said on the radio, it was a nice 24 degrees, and then Brenton somehow slid off the track and damaged his car.
We met up with one club, and they pulled up and let us pass and just before lunch, we passed the Subaru club.
We stopped for lunch at the bottom of the hill, where Brenton looked at the damage, just a little tap on his bull bar.
We finished the track and ended up where we turned around looking for the gate, where a lot of people were camped. We proceeded on and stopped for a beverage at the Blinman hotel, and this is where I thought I lost my phone. We all started to look for it, I got out, while the others were Waiting at the pub. We drove about 500meters and I found it, it slipped under the box of coke, and I could have sworn I checked under it… so moral of the story, don’t leave your phone on silent whilst on trips.
We drove back to willow springs and relaxed for the rest of the afternoon.
Sunday
We all woke up and had breakfast, thanks Ron for the bacon and eggs. We got our lunches ready and started to make or way to Rawnsley Park station, which was also approx. 30-40 minutes from willow springs. We arrived at the station, which was divided into sections, cabins etc on one side and about 1km further up the road was the caravan park that air fuel and shops etc.
We paid our money and got the keys to both yellow and red gates and proceeded onto the yellow tracks. Steve and I missed the turn, so we told the others to go to the gate while we turned around. we got to the gate, and another group had shut the gate while I approached it with the key, I said to myself they could have left it open, and I would have shut it. We all got though the first gate, and I said to everyone that needed their ovens on to turn them on, this would also give the group in front a bigger lead. We continued and caught up to the group again and they shut the gate on me again as I approached it.
We continued through the tracks and the group there were in front stopped so we went around them and continued. We were enjoying the scenery, and another was coming towards us, he lost his drink bottle and picked it up and then went ahead of us. When we stopped at a closed gate the car in front had kept it ope3n for us, which they closed.
We went further on and another gate which, I kept open for the cars behind us, and I then shut the gate. The other group that we passed were not that close to that gate when I shut it, we then stopped for lunch and Bridget said she heard them say on the radio “the little old lady shut the gate on us’
That concluded the yellow track, and we proceeded on to the red tracks, which the turnoff was before the cattle grid on the right.
The red track consisted of hill climbs and descents and ridge tracks. It wasn’t overly challenging but enjoyable none the less. The track did have a toilet, but at the end…. Pretty sur we all used the bushed.
After we completed the track, it brought us back to where we stopped for lunch. We then drove o the lookout and took some photos, it was bloody windy up there.
We then headed back to Rawnsley Park station to return the key and air up. We got some beverages from the shop and headed back to camp.
Once at camp we set the table up in the shade and had some savoury and cheese platters and enjoyed the afternoon.
The giant lucky squares came out, not quite a full card.
I took some antihistamines and ended up going to bed early, and that’s when the excitement happened…a bloody snake.
Bridget was wearing thongs and it stopped her in her tracks near her van,
Monday
The next morning, we all had breakfast and parked up, ready for the journey home. When we got to the area where we hi the kangaroo, couldn’t see any remnants of the kangaroo, I was hoping to find the hubcap but to no avail.
It was a fantastic trip with good company, and I am looking forward to doing it again
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Adelaide 4wd park
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Peake
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Bri Glen Springs
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Bendleyby Ranges
Steve and I arrived at the meeting point, when Mark appeared and not long after I
received a call from Bridget that they would be a bit late, and she would call me
back. A few minutes later Greg called asking if we could meet them at the U Go
service station at Hillbank. After we arrived at the service station, we saw the RAA
in front of the 200, little did we know the wheel nuts on the right rear tyre had been
sheared off, and the left tyre wasn't that far off as well. We waited for the RAA tow
truck as the 200 clearly wasn't coming on the trip with us. The rain began to fall
hard, from this point.
The annoying part was that Greg and Bridget had only just replaced the wheel studs
and rims during that week, they were pissed.
We waited less than 10 minutes, and the tow truck was there, and the 200 was
loaded. Bridget had arranged for someone to be at their place to receive the vehicle
while we proceeded to go to Bendleby Ranges. By the time we drove past our
original meeting spot, the 200 was already in the driveway at their house.
We arrived at Terowie where we had to fuel up as Orroroo didn't have fuel, we all
fuelled up and it was that cold that Greg was shivering when he spoke. The rain and
wind continued, right through to Peterborough, where it finally cleared up a bit. We
arrived at camp around 10pm and began setting up, when Bridget came over and
said they had no water in the van. Turns out that the water pipe on the van had
broken and they lost all the water. Some bush mechanics were done and we all
helped to fill the water tank with the jerry cans. At this point we were a tad cold
from the water, we decided not to light the fire due to the time.
We sat around a bit having a few drinks before going to bed, around 1am, our van
was lovely and warm thanks to the diesel heater.
Woke up and had coffee and breakfast before heading to reception to pay and do
the paperwork.
We were advised by Kylie that due to the weather turning bad Sunday that if we
wanted to do the new track, we should do it Saturday. We headed out to the new
track, waiting for other track goers to either proceed or let us pass. One group
ahead of us saw the start of the track and thought he was too top heavy anp
allowed us to pass.
The track wasn't bad; it had a lot of water stop mounds on both the ascent and
descent. We got to the first look out and the wind was horrendous; Steve couldn't
get out of the car because the wind was too strong. Greg got out of his car and
then had to go find his hat. I had to do a bull bar check, and the wind nearly
knocked me over. The track was rated 8/10 but I think it was more 5, but the views
were a 10.
Bendleby Ranges
We progressed through the new track and made our way back towards the
monument loop. Completed the Kokoda track and headed towards Gum Creek Drive
Track. We headed towards North South Ridge; we had to wait a little bit as other
cars were ahead of us.
We proceeded along and made our way to sunset ridge
lookout for some photos before we headed back to camp for some lunch.
We had lunch and Bridget, and I stayed back at camp, while Steve, Greg, Brenton
and Mark went out and ended up doing Billy Goats Ridge. No issues doing the track
and no one else was there. Bridget and I got the fire going about 20 minutes before
the boys got back.
We sat around the fire for a while when the rain started, it wasn't heavy at this
point, but enough that some of us got out the umbrellas. As time was getting on, I
decided to get tea started when I went down, I tripped over a root that was coming
out the ground. Thankfully nothing was broken but some sore muscles. Greg and
Steve got me up, where I then dusted myself off and continued to do tea.
Tea was almost done when the rain got heavy and we all ended up having dinner in
our vans. After dinner I noticed that my rings were missing, I went out to where I
fell and asked the others still braving the rain around the fire if they could shine their
torches. I found my wedding ring first, but my engagement ring was being elusive,
thankfully Brenton found it. The weather set in, and we stayed in our vans till next
morning.
Following morning we had breakfast and sat around the fire, the wind had eased but
the rain was persistent, before we headed out to the Hungry Ranges.
We went up back track and proceeded to 3 Gates, we turned right towards Pats Peak
where once we got to the top, where it was level Greg got out his drone and went
over to the new track for some footage. We did our descent down Pats Peak, some
gnarly ruts, and wheel lifts had by all.
All made it down with no issues, hopefully our dashcam should have some nice
footage of the wheel lifts. After coming down we headed back towards Ridge Top
Back Track, Mark got hung up on the uphill track, just needed to find the right line
for his tyres. We came upon the Overlander club who was ahead of us on the final
descent of the hungry highway. The pulled over when they got down to let us
continue and then proceeded towards Quartz gorge, where we stopped for lunch at
the turn off.
We continued after lunch and ended up in the creek bed, where marks awning on
his driver's side, was slightly wedged under a tree branch, no damage done to the
awning. We were still in one of the creek beds when Greg was caught up on a rock
in the middle and had to change his line, Mark took a different line, he didn't get
hung up, but his arse end spun a bit, our arse end also spun.
Bendleby Ranges
We got back to camp, and Mark proceeded to pack up as he was needed at home.
The rest of us sat around the fire as the wind and rain held off. After tea, I prepared
the desserts that we were supposed to have Saturday night, Brenton was happy
about that. Dessert went down a treat and after that was all cleaned up, we sat
around the fire until it was time for bed, Steve and I went first back to a lovely warm
van.
Following morning we had coffee and breakfast and wished Brenton a Happy
Birthday.
We all packed up ready for the drive home, stopped for a toilet break at Orroroo,
before we proceeded to Terowie for fuel. Bridget and I went to get the toilet key
only to be told that you must use the toilets in town and not at the servo, wasn't
happy so I went in my van to go to the toilet.
It was a great weekend with the Dirtydeeds crew, and looking forward to do it again.
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Terowie
Terowie 4wd park
Friday 16thmay
After Steve got home from work, we hooked up the van and headed to the meeting point, Maccas carpark at Smithfield.
We were waiting for Greg and Bridget and toby. Our first stop was at burra for a much needed toilet break, normally no issue with parking there but there was a party and parking was limited.
We continued on and arrived at camp around 8.30/9pm, when ben was already set up and had a nice fire going.
Once we were all set up we sat around the fire having a few beverages, when all of a sudden 5 pony’s appeared. Me being me gave them carrots and celery, which resulted them sticking around wanting more. Everything we touched they thought was for them, they were even licking toby’s empty beer bottles.
The funny part was when Steve was making his drink one of the ponies got right up to him and his scotch bottle, and he said “Its not for you shit head” so glad ben got that on camera.
We all sat around the fire to about 1/1.30am, before we headed to bed.
Saturday 17thMay
We all woke up and had breakfast before the ponies come back, and then set off to the office to do paper work and pay, before heading out onto the tracks.
We were cruising thought the tracks, before a branch had to be removed which were placed into Toby’s car for our “fire donation”.
We headed back to camp to have lunch, which Bridget showed me the damage to her car from going up a rutted hill, a dent in her driver’s side door.
After lunch Steve, Bridget and I stayed back at camp, while Greg, toby and ben went back out onto the tracks.
I decided to do Steve’s and my tea prepared before the horse came to eat my potatoes,
We sat around the fire when I asked over the radio if some donations were possible and that’s when Greg said they wouldn’t be long as something “broke”
The guys come back with toby’s car being towed by Greg. It turned out that toby’s clutch had broke whilst he was it the creek bed, so a lot of winching was to be had to get him out of the creek and back to camp
Toby had rang his dad to ask if he could come and collect him and his car, which his dad said he would be there about 8am the following morning.
We all had tea and sat around the fire, the horse came back but didn’t stay for long.
We didn’t stay up as late as the night before and went to bed around 10pm.
Sunday 18thmay
We all woke up, and used the rest of the wood for a morning fire. Toby had said that around 3am the horses were messing with his swag and got into his beer bottles again.
We pushed toby; s car out onto the road so ben could tow him to the gate where he could met his dad.
We all stared to park up when Greg has said his battery was flat, so ben had lined up his car to jump start him, but we couldn’t get the bonnet to release. After much swearing, I could see that when you tried to release the catch is was going down instead off across, so when Bridget had her fingers under the bonnet to release the catch, I used a screw peg to lift the catch off the bonnet. The bonnet finally opened but we still couldn’t get the car to turn over, the key wouldn’t work. So Greg and ben worked on it and the car finally started.
We all headed out of the park and were driving along when ben noticed something stuck, a kangaroo. So we stopped to help him out and once he was free we headed on our merry way again.
We caught back up to Greg and Bridget and proceeded onto home. The call came out of the radio if the toilet stop was needed at mt Bryan I was quick on the radio and said yes please. Once we got there, a problem was noticed on Bridget’s 200 the left rear wheel has a wheel nut and pin missing, after changing the tyre Greg drove the 200 home whilst Bridget drove princess. We all drove carefully and made it home with no more issues.
It was a great weekend away with the Dirty deeds family.
Report by Michelle
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Easter/Anzac Day High Country Trip
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Keith Jetsprints.
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Morgan
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Sunset Murray National Park
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Coorong National Park
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Loveday 4WD Park
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(Moonta) Christmas Trip
Chrissy Trip Adventure
Most of the club members arrived early to kick off the festivities, while we joined them later in the evening around 6 PM. After setting up camp, we enjoyed a few drinks and helped others settle into their campsites.
Saturday brought some wind, so we made sure to secure the ropes. Fortunately, the weather remained beautiful, with no rain to disrupt our plans. Breakfast was a real treat, lovingly prepared by Lisa, Michelle, Bridget, and Jodie. It was the perfect start to a day of relaxation.
In the afternoon, the gift exchange brought joy to everyone, followed by entertaining games with metal puzzles that kept us all laughing and engaged. Later, we ventured out for a walk to the water park, where Nicole and Jodie had a fun time splashing around.
The group then attempted to grab cocktails, but to our dismay, the lone staff member wasn’t able to make them. Undeterred, we tried for ice cream, only to find gelati as the only option—another minor disappointment. Dinner, however, turned the evening around, with a delicious pizza feast enjoyed by all. A heartfelt thanks goes to everyone who helped with cleaning up afterward.
As the night unfolded, we prepared for the lighting competition. The arrival of penguins provided plenty of entertainment, as they strolled around the park delighting the children. Unfortunately, one penguin costume overheated and had to retire early.
When darkness fell, the park owner and their children judged the camp lights. The winners were:
1st place: Michelle and Steve
2nd place: Jodie and Laurie
We gathered around Michelle and Steve’s campsite to celebrate, sharing drinks, laughter, and stories before gradually calling it a night.
Sunday morning was a leisurely affair as we packed up, exchanged warm goodbyes, and wished each other a Merry Christmas before heading home.
It was a fantastic trip filled with wonderful memories, good company, and plenty of laughter.
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Participants:
Greg – Pathfinder
Shane – Prado
Neil – Prado
Asitha – Prado
Mark – Ranger
Dave – Landcruiser
Ray – Landcruiser
Peter – Landcruiser
Cameron – Ranger
Bridget – Landcruiser
Laurie – MUX
Participants staying overnight made their way to the campsite at their own pace. When Greg and Bridget arrived, Mark was already there, along with two newcomers—Dave and Cameron, who brought along his family. After setting up camp, the group had an early night. However, during the night, a snake made an unwelcome visit to Cameron’s site due to the warm and balmy weather. Fortunately, those with vans and fans were more comfortable.
It was an earlier start than usual, with Ray and his cousin, Laurie, and Jodie joining the group at the campsite. Neil arrived just as the convoy was preparing to head out. At the gate, the group met two more newcomers—Shane and Peter, accompanied by their families. After introductions and paperwork, the group checked in with the owner and aired down their tires. Asitha and his family arrived just in time, making it a total of five club cars and six newcomers—a fantastic turnout.
Greg led the convoy, alternating club cars and newcomers along the track. The first obstacle, a tree climb, saw most cars taking the harder path. Dave, Peter, and Cameron opted for the middle track. The group then enjoyed a scenic drive, stopping along the way for a group photo.
As the convoy continued, Cameron and Peter took the easier tracks during more challenging sections. The harder path included leaning tracks and a tricky climb, where some vehicles struggled but ultimately succeeded. A new track brought fresh challenges, with Dave guiding Cameron through tricky sections. Meanwhile, Ray, facing overheating issues, took the simpler route with Peter.
The next section led through the valley to a hill climb and descent, finishing at the mud holes. While Asitha’s Prado successfully crossed the deepest hole, Mark’s Ranger broke through the crust and got stuck. After attempts with Trax, Mark’s vehicle was eventually pulled out by Laurie’s MUX. Unfortunately, Mark injured his forearm during the recovery, affecting him for the remainder of the trip.
On Laurie’s Hill, true to form, Laurie pushed the limits and nearly tipped his vehicle but managed to recover. The descent to the lunch spot featured steep slopes, with Bridget facing a wheel lift and slight rear slide at the top before continuing down safely.
During lunch, Greg demonstrated how Cameron’s vehicle’s diff locks worked, which proved useful as the group tackled the next section. Cameron joined the track through the creek and up to the tower, requiring a snatch recovery from Greg to navigate the climb. Ray and Peter opted for an easier route and met the group at the tower.
The convoy pressed on past the picnic area to a steep descent. Laurie guided Dave through a challenging section where his vehicle tipped slightly, leading to a significant wheel lift. Laurie’s assistance was invaluable in restoring confidence as others followed.
Ray and Peter headed back to the office as Ray’s overheating issues persisted, and Peter’s family had other commitments. The rest of the group tackled one final hard track before heading back. At a challenging corner, Cameron was turned back due to clearance limitations, while the rest managed to complete the track with some effort.
Just as the day was nearing its end, Bridget encountered trouble on the last climb, taking a wrong line and severely damaging her vehicle’s CV joint. With assistance from Greg and Neil, the vehicle was moved off the track, while Bridget ascended the hill on foot. Greg carefully limped the damaged vehicle back to the office, while Bridget drove her other vehicle, Princess.
The damaged Landcruiser stayed at the office overnight. After arranging a tow truck for the morning, the group packed up and waited for its arrival. Once Air Force 1 was safely loaded, the group aired up their tires and began their journey home. Some newcomers departed directly, while others returned to the campsite for one last night.
The Eagle View trip was a fantastic experience, showcasing the camaraderie and support that define the club. From overcoming challenges to welcoming newcomers, it was a memorable adventure that highlighted the spirit of the DirtyDeeds 4x4 Club SA Inc.
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