SATURDAY MAY 11th
We've partnered with Parkley 4WD to bring you a fantastic day of 4WD driver training!
This training day is strictly limited to 10 vehicles daily, so get in quick!
We'll spend the day with a qualified 4WD instructor at the awesome Parkley 4WD facility near Amberley.
Parkley is 35 minutes from Waimak Bridge.
The course is suitable for Standard Jimny’s on-road tyres. Some obstacles are more suitable for modified vehicles.
Schedule for 4wding course:
8.30-9.00 - Meet and discuss day ahead.
9.00-11.00 - Theory on Jimny 4WD transmissions, tyres, traction control, hill descent
control, hill fail, water crossing and weather.
11.00am - Morning tea
11.30am - Vehicle check
12.00am - Driving on uneven and challenging terrain
12.30pm - Gentle short slope ascent/descent followed by lunch on hilltop or BBQ in
training room area. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH, AMBERLEY IS TOO FAR AWAY TO SHOOT IN TO TOWN FOR LUNCH.
1.15pm - Hill driving
2.00pm - Water crossing, deep and shallow
3.00pm - Some free driving at Parkley
3.30pm Wrap-up debrief
- All Jimny’s to have WOF and Registration.
- All enter and drive on Parkley Off Road at their own risk.
- All vehicles need to have correct oil and other fluid levels.
- Not all vehicles need to have recovery points.
- Dress for wet and muddy conditions if needed.
- Work boots or similar are required.
The excellent Parkley 4WD facility is set up to train government agencies how to drive in offroad conditions safely. They train departments like DOC, the Police, Worksafe and more. Parkley 4WD is not a facility that is available to the public. This is a unique opportunity only available here!
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH, AMBERLEY IS TOO FAR AWAY TO SHOOT IN TO TOWN FOR LUNCH.
Recovery Points are not essential, but recommended.
Much of the skills you need for safe 4WDing is best learned from the passenger seat.
Jimny Rentals! Our two Jimny rental cars will be available to hire, for $200 each. First in, first served.
No refunds will be issued if you are to withdraw within 7 days of the course.