Non members wishing more information should contact our Trip Co-ordinator. Contact Email
VHC
Depart: 14-Feb-2026 and Return: 23-Feb-2026
Trip Type: Long Touring Trip Rating: Medium Suitable For: High Clearance Vehicles
Smythesdale Area, PS: trip leader required
Depart: 29-Mar-2026 and Return: 29-Mar-2026
Trip Type: Short Touring Trip Rating: Medium Suitable For: High Clearance Vehicles
Murray Sunset NP
Depart: 03-Apr-2026 and Return: 06-Apr-2026
Trip Type: Short Touring Trip Rating: Easy Suitable For: Standard 4WD Vehicles
Club Events
21 January 2026
Monthly and Social Meeting General and Social Meeting combined at the track
Our combined general and social meeting out at the track at Smythesdale.
Bring your tea, someone will be there from 6pm
There will be a quick general meeting at 7.30pm.
4 February 2026
Monthly General Meeting
7 pm for a 7.30pm start at the clubrooms.
All Welcome.
This is our general meeting and all are welcome.
25 February 2026
Parma Night at the North Star Come to the North Star, 6pm for Parma night. $22 Normal menu also available. Looking forward to catching up
4 March 2026
Monthly General Meeting
7 pm for a 7.30pm start at the clubrooms.
All Welcome.
This is our general meeting and all are welcome.
28 March 2026
Games Night and Camp out Come along and have a chat, play games and have a drink or 2. You’re more than welcome to camp the night. There is also a medium drive on the Sunday in the local area if you would like to come along. Games start at 7.
1 April 2026
Monthly General Meeting
7 pm for a 7.30pm start at the clubrooms.
All Welcome.
This is our general meeting and all are welcome.
28 April 2026
Dinner and Chat Come along for a chat and some food at The American Hotel Creswick
General chin wag with friends over dinner.
2 May 2026
Ballarat District 4WD Club, Come Try Day
FWDV Come Try Day
Contact: Committee
Location: Smythesdale Training Track
This will be a Ballarat District 4WD Club event.
We will need volunteers for registrations/meet and greet as well as track Marshalls etc.
Laurie Gibbs will be coordinating the track Marshalls etc.
Sandra Middleton will be co . . .
7 May 2026
Club Member Driver Training Proficiency Driver Training Course Theory Night for Members at our Clubroom 6.45pm to 10.30pm. YOU MUST BOOK IN WITH LAURIE to attend the training either call on 0414598677 or email laurieshaz@optusnet.com.au.
7 May 2026
Monthly General Meeting
7 pm for a 7.30pm start at the clubrooms.
All Welcome.
This is our general meeting and all are welcome.
10 May 2026
Club Member Driver Training Practical Day Proficiency Driver Training Course Practical Day for Members. It occurs at our Training Ground in Smythesdale from 8.30am to 5.30pm. YOU MUST BOOK IN WITH LAURIE to attend the training after first doing the Theory Night.
19 May 2026
Dinner and Catch up at Maple Palace Dinner and Catch up at Maple Palace, 43 Main Road, Bakery Hill, Tuesday 19th May at 6pm
3 June 2026
Monthly General Meeting
7 pm for a 7.30pm start at the clubrooms.
All Welcome.
This is our general meeting and all are welcome.
1 July 2026
Monthly General Meeting
7 pm for a 7.30pm start at the clubrooms.
All Welcome.
This is our general meeting and all are welcome.
5 August 2026
AGM & Monthly Meeting
7 pm for a 7.30pm start at the clubrooms.
All Welcome.
This is our general meeting and AGM.
The general meeting will be held first, followed by the AGM.
2 September 2026
Monthly General Meeting
7 pm for a 7.30pm start at the clubrooms.
This is our general meeting and all are welcome.
8 October 2026
Club Member Driver Training Theory Night Proficiency Driver Training Course Theory Night for Members from 6.45pm to 10.30pm. YOU MUST BOOK IN WITH Laurie to attend the training. Either call on 0414598677 or email laurieshaz@optusnet.com.au
11 October 2026
Club Member Driver Training Proficiency Driver Training Course Practical Day for Members at our training ground in Smythesdale from 8.30am to 5.30pm. YOU MUST BOOK IN WITH LAURIE after doing the Theory Night first..
24 October 2026
Annual Trivia Night A fun night out for all members and guests.
Hi Members the Annual Trivia Night is on again. Saturday evening the 24th of October 2026 at The Airport Clubroom from 6pm onwards for a BYO Dinner, followed by a definite 7pm start. You need to bring your own drinks and some nibbles to share on your table, $2 coins, as God (alias Laurie) has been known to accept a bribe or two, your brainpower, and your willingness to participate in some extra . . .
