2-day 4WD Driver Training Day in the High Country! January 18th - 19th

Brand new, this is a course we are running for the first time. This is a practical training weekend and will be a memorable adventure. A mix of a guided tour into the mountains, with lots of 4WD lessons to learn at the same time.

Starting on Saturday morning, we'll head into the high country for 2 days of lessons and adventures. This course will be led by myself (Adam Crouchley) and Adrian Bowen of Get a Grip Training Solutions.

There will be 3 main takeaways from this trip, you will:

• Learn a bunch of skills and techniques
• Become familiar with some of the very best 4WD tracks and DOC huts in the region
• Meet a bunch of likeminded folk who share a common interest

On top of that, we'll have a nice evening sharing stories and food around a campfire way up in the high country. It'll be a social weekend, no doubt there will be lots of stories. 

During the weekend you will learn about:

• Safely crossing a river
• Recovering a stuck vehicle
• Navigating a rocky riverbed

REQUIREMENTS:

• All vehicles to have WOF and Registration.
• All vehicles are driven at their own risk.
• All vehicles need to have correct oil and other fluid levels.
• All vehicles need to have recovery points front and rear
• Pack for wet and muddy conditions
• Work boots or similar are required
• You don't need to be in a Jimny to come on this trip

The weather changes quickly in the high country. Even though we will be only in the mountains for 2 days, bring enough food and warm, dry clothes for 4 days. I haven't been stuck in the mountains yet, but if I ever am, I want to be prepared!

LOCATION - We will meet at Windwhistle on Saturday morning, and we'll come back out at the same point on Sunday afternoon at about 3pm. There is a fuel station (but no food) at Windwhistle, everyone can fill up there, and that will easily provide enough fuel for the weekend. Everyone must have their food and water before arriving, there are no shops at Windwhistle.

CAMPING - We will be camping on the Saturday night, so you will need to bring a tent and sleeping gear and camp chairs to sit around the fire. We will camp near a hut, so there will be the use of the toilet at that hut. We will have a big BBQ for everyone to use, so there is no need for you to bring a BBQ, but please bring your own food for the BBQ. 

Recovery Points are essential, front and rear.

PASSENGERS - Big 4WD trips are much safer with an active passenger. We encourage you to bring a passenger on this trip; there is a lot for the passenger to learn, too. Yes, kids can come, but no dogs please. There is no extra charge for passengers, the listed price is per vehicle.

This is not a tough trip. You don't need a snorkel or great big tyres, a completely standard Jimny is fine for this trip. If you have done one of our courses at Parkley, you'll be fine on this trip.

TIP: When I go 4WDing, I take SOME OF THESE. We will need to check river depths before we drive into the water. Changing into some of these before walking into the water makes the rest of the trip a lot more comfortable. Not essential, but I like them. 

LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE! Book early to secure your spot on this trip.

Jimny Rentals! Our Jimny rental cars are available to hire for this trip, the cost for this is $500 for the weekend or $600 with our Adventure Package. We also have sleeping bags and pillows available for hire.

No refunds will be issued if you are to withdraw within 7 days of the course.