TRAX Trip – Recce – Glow Worm Tunnel – Newnes Plateau

Posted on October 25, 2016 by webmaster
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Saturday 3rd December 2016
TRAX Trip – Recce – Glow Worm Tunnel – Newnes Plateau

G’day,
On our Carne Ck trip we did not have time to explore the Glow Worm Tunnel. So here is your chance to explore the tunnel and some of the other tracks in the area. Nothing is planned. That’s why it a “recce”.

Good walking shoes and a torch are required for the walk through the tunnel.

Contact Phillip at trips@trax.org.au, Phone 98752159

Please let me know before 26th November 2016.

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    TRAX Christmas Party 2016

    Posted on October 25, 2016 by webmaster

     

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    Saturday 26th November 2016
    TRAX Christmas Party and Canoeing and Fishing Day

    Come and celebrate Christ’s birth with TRAX on 26th November, 11am to …..

    All friends and supporters welcome even if we haven’t seen you for a while.

    Launch your kayak from our private boat ramp on peaceful Spring Creek, less than an hour north of Hornsby. Sit in the sun and throw your line in; don’t forget you might need a fishing licence.

    Lunch (12:30) as usual will be a combined feast; you know: ham, chicken, salads, cheese, spring rolls, dessert and some nibbles etc. When you sign up, please tell me what you are bringing, and don’t forget some drinks to share. You may also need to bring a table and chairs.

    Rumour has it that the fishing is best just after dusk, so we’ll heat the BBQ for your fish catch (or your sausages etc)

    Weather permitting, we’ll also light the braziers.

    Judith Mc Crea has kindly offered to co-ordinate catering. Please let Judith (editor@trax.org.au) know what food you will be bringing so that we can cater for all courses. Any questions? Phone or SMS Judith on 0403466096. Mobile reception is patchy up here (Blue Haven)!

     

    Please book early and before 21st November 2016.

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      Orange Agricultural Field Days 2016, 20th to 22nd October 2016

      Posted on October 22, 2016 by webmaster

      Annual TRAX trip to the Orange Agricultural Field days 2016.
      20th to 22nd October 2016.

      What started out to be a medium sized trip ended up being just 2 groups, namely Phillip & Linda and Neil & Jane. We set out on Friday afternoon 21st October and stayed in comparative luxury at a motel in Blayney overnight. Just as well that we did because it was alreally cold, misty, drizzly night and the next morning to begin with was no better. However by the time we reached Orange the drizzle had stopped, the fog was beginning to clear and by lunch time the sun had appeared. A poor Show this year in comparison to previous years. I talked to a man who was an exhibitor at the Motel and he said that the Show committee had greatly increased exhibitors this year which caused about 30% (his estimation) of exhibitors to stay away. However it was still a reasonable show, although next year we may go to the one at Murrumbateman near Canberra instead which has not tried to increase exhibitors fees. Nevertheless, a reasonably good show, and both of us arrived home safely.

      Neil (Pilgrim 1)

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      TRAX Trip: Orange Agricultural Field Day 2016

      Posted on October 4, 2016 by webmaster
      Details: Thursday October 20th – Saturday 22nd October 2016
      Orange Agricultural Field Day

      G,day,

      Retired? Or maybe got some holidays due? Then join us at the Annual Orange Agricultural Field days, with a special trip to Nangar National Park to follow! The trip to the Agricultural Field Days has become an almost TRAX tradition, and the Nangar trip is an extra, and you’re invited

      Camping, caravans or motel if you want!

      Trip Grades: Easy
      Details & booking: . Contact:  trips@trax.org.au  or  Neil at 9018 9224
      An email will be sent out, before the trip, to people who book in with details of meeting place and time.

      Australian National Field Days (ANFD) website www.anfd.com.au

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        Sand Driving at Stockton Beach 2016, 17th September 2016

        Posted on September 17, 2016 by webmaster

        DSCN0832webSand Driving at Stockton Beach 2016.
        Sat. 17th September 2016. 

        It was a great day, the sun was shining and perfect for beach driving. There were five vehicles, ten adults and seven children (some young adults) on the trip. Three of us met at the old toll gates and we met the others at the Metro service station Williamstown, where we purchased our permits. Someone said we should have met at ‘Maccas’, thinking the coffee would be better.
        A short drive down Lavers Lane and we parked to air down our tyres and put on our sand flags before making our way down onto the beach. Down on the beach, we were heading up to the old ship wreck when I called the others to say Jon was stuck.
        By the time the others returned, he had the recovery tracks out and was unstuck and ready to go again.  We drove along the beach to ship wreck for a photo shoot and then up into the dunes where we drove around for a while. A couple of vehicles had to have a few attempts to get up one dune. You could see tracks everywhere. My four attempts were futile and I took the easy way up. On top of the dune we staked our spot and set up for lunch. The kids played in the sand and there was even kite flying. Jon changed a flat tyre. Turned out to be sand in the tyre monitoring cap. All in all, it was just a time to relax and take in the views.
        After lunch, we made our way up the beach to Anna Bay. A 20km drive. The beach was lined with tracks. On the way we stopped at the ship wreck, dodged a few fishermen (persons) and stopped at ‘Tin City’. At Anna Bay we aired up before going to the café for afternoon tea. It was after 4pm when we decided to go home.

        Phillip (Karate Kid)

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        TRAX trip – Multi-Club event – Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Weekend

        Posted on August 10, 2016 by webmaster
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        Saturday 10 September 2016 and Sunday 11 September 2016
        TRAX Trip – Multi-Club event – Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Weekend

        G’day,

        I would like to invite you to the Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Weekend

        From Saturday 10 September 2016
        To Sunday 11 September 2016

        This weekend will be hosted by Sharon Riley, the Aboriginal Liaison Officer for NPWS.
        It’s a Multi-Club event where we will be camping at the Diggings Campground in the Turon National Park on the Saturday night.
        As groups we will be meeting members of the local community and learning how to identify artifacts, bush food and learn about the unique culture of the local Aboriginal people.

        Trip leader :- Matt Smith Mobile 0418 208 926
        Contact:- trips@trax.org.au

        Location : -33.184832, 149.953530 http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/Turon-National-Park

        If you are interested in coming, please book by the 1st September 2016 so that we can get back to the event organiser in a timely manor.

        An email will be sent out to people who book in with details of meeting place and time.

        See you on the tracks
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          TRAX 4WD Fellowship – Working Bee

          Posted on July 24, 2016 by webmaster
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          Saturday 30th July 2016

          Help a  TRAX member – Working Bee

          G’day,

          Bob & Helen Creelman, long time TRAX members, have moved and need your help. Bob’s family are not well and he needs to tidy up the old place. The garden needs weeding and there is some junk to move.

          TRAX is having a Working Bee on Saturday 30th July starting at 9:30am. So bring your hat, gloves, secateurs and wheelbarrow (we need at least a couple).

          BBQ provided.

          Contact Alison Smith Phone 9898 3713 Mobile 0407 704 230

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            TRAX trip – Trunkey Creek long weekend getaway

            Posted on July 8, 2016 by webmaster
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            Saturday, 1st October 2016 to Monday, 3rd October 2016
            TRAX Trip – Trunkey Creek long weekend getaway.

            G’day,

            I would like to invite you to our TRAX 4WD Fellowship October trip to the Trunkey Creek long weekend getaway.

            Trunkey Creek is south of Bathurst , West Of Oberon and North of Goulburn It is according to Google Maps, 3 hours 20 minutes from Dundas. Camping at the showground is $ 10 per vehicle per night. Trip leader:- Greg Paterson

            Contact trips@trax.org.au

            Book NOW ! (only available for a short time) –  fill in details below and click “Send”
            Please include your vehicle type and colour in the comments section.

            An email will be sent out approx. a week before the trip to people who book in with details of meeting place and time.

            You will need a full tank of fuel, UHF radio and recovery equipment (hopefully you will not need it). Food – morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Camera – pictures needed for TRAXION.

            See you on the tracks
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              TRAX trip – Broke area north west of Sydney

              Posted on July 8, 2016 by webmaster
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              Saturday, 27th August 2016
              TRAX Trip – Broke area north west of Sydney

              G’day,

              I would like to invite you to our TRAX 4WD Fellowship August trip to the Broke area north west of Sydney

              Brand new trip. First time offered! Exploring some of the ranges west of Cessnock. Full day trip, Easy – moderate (mostly!). Book the date now. Further details soon., or try trips@trax.org.au.

              Trip leader: Neil Flower. Contact trips@trax.org.au

              Book NOW ! (only available for a short time) –  fill in details below and click “Send”
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              An email will be sent out approx. a week before the trip to people who book in with details of meeting place and time.

              You will need a full tank of fuel, UHF radio and recovery equipment (hopefully you will not need it). Food – morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Camera – pictures needed for TRAXION.

              See you on the tracks
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                NSW South Coast – Tomakin, 27th May to 3rd June 2016

                Posted on June 3, 2016 by webmaster

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                NSW South Coast – Tomakin.
                27th May to 3rd June 2016.

                The inaugural TRAX Accommodated Trip was somewhat different to other accommodated 4WD trips that I’ve been part of but what a varied, eventful, interesting, informative, educational and sociable week it was. A total of twenty three people attended, fifteen for the whole week and eight who came and went as circumstances and other commitments permitted.
                The week started with people arriving after 4pm unloading, looking around and settling into their allocated unit at The Moorings Resort. After dinner, Judith called a meeting, hosted by Sue & Dieter, to discuss plans and activities, all of which were optional depending on weather, inclination, stamina and just a general desire for a relaxing, enjoyable week. Activities included retail therapy, 4WD trips to Bendethra, Braidwood and Tuross Cascades, kayaking, beach walks, visits to museums, weekly markets, coffee and craft shops, church service, picnic lunches and BBQ’s etc. If you desire to know more about any of the foregoing activities, there may be a more extensive report in a future Traxion Magazine &/or a DVD ……….. time permitting.
                Some of the memorable activities for me were
                • Assisting four young girls at Bendethra with a Suzuki that had no brakes.
                • Navigating new tracks in Monga NP
                • Kayaking with Allan (a local Land Rover enthusiast) and inspecting his collection of homemade timber kayaks.
                • Discovering a new camping/4WD area and meeting and chatting to Nardoo Murra, an indigenous tribal land holder who has extended an invitation to camp on his land.
                Altogether, an enjoyable, relaxing week among friends, both old and new. Thanks to Judith and Terry for organising and if a follow up trip comes to fruition, I’d advise that you book early for the excellent, well positioned but limited (in number) accommodation.

                Roger (aka Rover 1)

                 

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