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Competitor Profile - Norm Needham
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Norm Needham has come a long way since age 12, when learning to drive in a Land Rover in the bush. |
| He has competed at both club and national level, where he has won the Nissan Trials, Borneo Safari WillowglenChallenge and the All-Terrain Challenge. He is also a familiar face at the Outback Challenge and the Ateco Warn Winch Challenge. | |
| While planning to defend last year’s Nissan Trials win, Norm is more active on the organisational level now withboth club and national competitions. |
ARB Speedy Seal Puncture Repair Kit
ARB have created a simple and effective Puncture Repair kit to get you back on the road.The kit contains a quality Pencil type pressure guage, Strong steel repair cord insertion tool, Hardened steel reamer tool, lubricant, 30 self vulcanising repair cords, 2 allen keys all in a high quality orange case.This simple and easy to use kit is an essential item for any offroad adventures.
Victorian High Country Huts - Craig’s Hut
Craigs hut was originally built for the set of the movie Man from Snowy River, and was little more than 2 walls. Eventually it was rebuilt as a full hut in 1992-93. Camping in and around the hut is prohibited. Unfortunately the hut burnt down in December 2006 in the large Bushfires.
Victorian High Country Huts - King Hut
King hut, is a simple small one room hut in a wide open area, suitable for camping around.
Victorian High Country Huts - Bluff Hut
Bluff hut sits on top of a delightful range with great views and excellent surrounds. The hut is quite big and offering many rooms, which means multiple groups can camp at the hut and remain fairly isolated from each other.
Victorian High Country Huts - Upper Jamieson Hut
Located in a Valley next to a tranquil river, the Upper Jamieson hut can make an excellent overnight destination. Whether camping in the hut or around, there is a large grassed area suitable for a large number or a big group.
J.T Fibreglass GEMBROOK (VIC) NAVRUN 10/11th February
In 2007 Navrun is going full steam ahead with another 5 Navruns all based in Victoria, except for Bathurst, NSW. Going into our 6th year we have fine tuned our rules and scoring technique, identified what makes a Navrun so much fun, yet we have made each one unique. We have re-invested our takings into equipment such as brand new digital cameras, breathalyser, speed radar gun, generator and lighting, mobile office, computer equipment, etc, which all contribute to Navrun events getting better and better.
There will be prizes and trophies up to 10th place.Navrun is a team event for two 4WD vehicles. You plot your own course and pick the tracks and situations you drive so this may suit stock standard 4WD vehicles right through to the well prepared competition rigs. Read more
Victorian High Country Mine Tour - Jan 2007
When
20/21st January, 2007. (this tour is limited- so hurry)
Where
Jordan Valley District, approx. 20km past the Thomson Dam wall. Only 1 hour north of Moe & Traralgon.
Duration
2 days
Meeting Place
Aberfeldy
What do I need to bring?
You must have a 4WD vehicle. Much of the terrain is easy 4wd. You must bring all your own camping gear and food. Change of shoes may be essential in case you get wet feet. Please also bring a good torch. Please wear walking boots, blundstones or the like, “do not wear sneakers”.
Brief Itinerary
Dr. Peter Jackson will be our tour guide. Peter has over 30 years experience in geology and accredited with many qualifications, Peter has great knowledge of mines in this area as well. We will visiting and entering actual mines worked in the 1800’s in the Aberfeldy & Jordan district as well as a brief history and ghost town tour of the area, as well as looking at lone graves only known to me. In this tour we will visit many mines, so if it’s mines you want to explore, then this is the tour for you. We have recently found a new set of mines and an old settlement site, so join us on this new exciting tour. Bonus on this tour: Loch Fyne Mine. Kilometres of tunnels to explore.
Who can do this tour?
This tour is for all to enjoy. You don’t have to be experienced. All age groups are welcome, only a little 4WD experience necessary, but a 4wd vehicle is required.
Price
Only $50 per person over 16. Under 16 is $25. Under 10 is free.
Maps & further reading
Maps and books on the area can be purchased on the tour, a catalogue will be made available for you.
For More info contact: 15 Nirvana Close, Langwarrin. 3911. Vic.
Telephone: Rudi Paoletti: 03 9789 6985
Fax: (03) 9776 6798
Email: maptrap @ netlink.com.auhttp://www.adeventurermaps.com.au
GHOST TOWN TOUR Feb 2007
When
3/4 February, 2007 or go below to add your own dates.
Duration
2 days
Where
Donnelly’s Creek in the Gippsland Region of Victoria. Only 1 hour north of Moe & Traralgon.
Meeting Place
The Springs. See map on how to get there.
What do I need to bring?
You must have a 4WD or AWD vehicle, although it is very unlikely that we will be engaging 4wd, as the terrain is very flat and very easy to drive. You must bring all your own camping gear and food. Toilets are available where we will be camping overnight only. Wet weather gear, eg umbrella, as we will be doing some very short easy walks, and a pair of good walking shoes. Please wear walking boots, blundstones or the like, “do not wear sneakers”.
Who can do this tour?
This tour is for all to enjoy. You don’t have to be experienced. All age groups are welcome, no 4WD experience necessary, but a 4wd vehicle is required. Bring the kids!
Brief Itinerary (this is just a small sample)
(I will also be showing you finds only known to me)
- THE SPRINGS
- EDWARDS REEF CEMETERY
- EDWARDS REEF
- STORE POINT
- STORE POINT CEMETERY
- JORGENSON FLAT
- TOOMBON HOTEL
- TOOMBON MINE
- CODES FLAT- Now owned by the Code’s. You can purchase fresh eggs, honey and produce from here.
- KITTY CANE GRAVE
- THOMSON DAM- our finishing point
Maps & further reading
Maps and books on the area can be purchased on the tour, a catalogue will be made available for you.
Directions
Refer also to the map above.
Travel along Princes Highway to Moe and follow well signposted road to Walhalla. From Walhalla travel 9km to the junction of Binns & Walhalla Roads. From Walhalla the road becomes gravel. Turn right onto Binns Road and travel to the end, 10km. At the end turn left, this is McEvoys Track. From here it is only 8 kms to The Springs. The Springs is a large clearing on both sides of the road. If you wish to camp here please do so on the right hand side, this being the better position.
Another straight forward route and just as easy is from Traralgon, head to Seaton. From Seaton just proceed straight ahead (no where else to go), this is McEvoys Track (a great road to travel on), this will take you straight to The Springs.
Prices
Children under 10- FREE
Children under 18- $ 25.00 each
Adults- $ 50.00 each OR Vehicle Price (maximum 5 occupants) $200.00
For More info contact: 15 Nirvana Close, Langwarrin. 3911. Vic.
Telephone: Rudi Paoletti: 03 9789 6985
Fax: (03) 9776 6798
Email: maptrap @ netlink.com.auhttp://www.adeventurermaps.com.au
Round 1 - Xtreme Winch Challenge - 2007
Date :- 16th - 18th February 2007Venue:- Landcruiser Mountain Park, QueenslandEntry fee:- $330Classes:- Xtreme and Open XtremeThis will be the first of the new “Xtreme Class”, this replaces the 3.3lt & under class.The XWC is limited to 35 Teams so first in with their fully paid up entry will be given a start.Vehicle checks will commence at 1430hrs on Friday (if vehicle has been pre checked this will not apply).Drivers Briefing:- Friday 1630 hrs.SS 1 will start at 1800hrsNote:- Ground anchors are now part of your compulsory equipment.Rule books are now available via email if you want one.All entries to:-Xtreme 4X4 Sport31 Elm CourtMorayfield, Qld 4506.All enquires:- Business hours (07) 5498 6962 or 0418 745 830CheersDavid (MMM)