The Jackaroo 4WD Club Of Australia Inc.

07/09/2024

At the Fireworks Festival

09/08/2024

We have a guest speaker for October!
His name is Scott, aka The Holiday Hunter. Can members please have a look at his youtube channel to get a feeling for the wonderful commercial drone pilot he is. Let's make him feel welcome at our club.

Australia is a land of awe-inspiring beauty. Of timeless wonders. Of scenes so rich, it will stir emotions. Watch the dolphins and whales play along the rich and magnificent coastline. Listen to the beautiful songs of the native birds in the lush tropical rainforests or the unique eucalypt bush. Mee...

10/06/2024

To all our members, visitors and guests. (all welcome)
RSVP by Wednesday please.

LOCATION: Ramped Up 4 x 4—Shop 1 /2 Abel Street, Jamisontown
(corner of Abel Street and York Road
Meeting will commence at 6.30pm
We will be having a BBQ, guest speakers, a raffle.

09/05/2024

Who wants to come to the camp oven cook off?
Join in now (only available for financial members of a 4WD club who are affiliated with 4WD Now)

18/03/2024

Friday 8th March was International Women's Day.
Our Club celebrated with a beautiful cake.
Thank you for organising this Sangeeta Ram.

13/03/2024

Just found some nice snacks on Amazon

13/03/2024

Can any members of our club who are not yet part of our Platypus Tri-State Private Group please let me know. The Platypus Tri-State Private group will be used for communications and announcements during this year's Tri-State.

27/01/2024

Our club loves to organise social activities as well as off road events. Our next activity is barefoot bowling. If you're interested come to a monthly club night and get to know us.

16/12/2023

16/12/2023

These are cute, maybe make one for your daily drive, one for your recreational vehicle, and one for you caravan. A gift for those hard-to-buy-for people on your list!

12/12/2023

FYI

❌❌CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY❌❌

LITHGOW'S LOST CITY WALKING TRACK AND GLOW WORM TUNNEL PATHWAY IS UNDERWAY

Ground has been broken at the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area, with construction of the Lost City Walking Track now underway as part of a $49.5 million NSW Government commitment to establish Lithgow as a premier tourism destination.

Construction of the Lost City Walking Track marks the first visitor infrastructure project to start since the reserve came under National Parks and Wildlife Service management in May 2022.

Located 5 minutes’ drive from Lithgow CBD, the 5 km walking track will capture unrivalled views of the iconic Lost City skyline, meandering through platy pagoda formations with the sandstone escarpment as a backdrop.

The family friendly walking track will be accessible via 2-wheel-drive, with a car park and facilities, and visitor interpretations that tell the story of the area’s rich biodiversity and colourful mining history.

Planning is underway for a number of other nature-based visitor experiences including a dedicated mountain bike network, shared-use walking and cycling trail, picnic areas and a family-friendly campground.

Due to the Lost City Walking Track construction and other park establishment infrastructure works, including road and fire trail repair works, the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area has some areas temporarily closed to visitors.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service has also continued work on upgrading walking tracks and constructing a path at the nearby Glow Worm Tunnel in Wollemi National Park. Once completed, the pathway will allow visitors to marvel at the glow worms from a safe distance.

The tunnel path project is expected to be completed in mid-2024 but the National Parks and Wildlife Service plans to open the popular precinct for summer holiday visitors for a short stint from 23 December 2023 until 9 January 2024.

Visitors should use a red LED light to navigate the tunnel, stay away from the glow worms and be aware of uneven and slippery surfaces.

Visitors are urged to check the National Parks and Wildlife Service alerts page prior to planning a visit to either park.

# Quote attributable to National Parks and Wildlife Service Blue Mountains Branch Director David Crust: 'The transformation of the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area from a former state forest to a protected reserve over the last 18 months has been remarkable.

It’s exciting to see extensive park planning, design and consultation come to life, while supporting natural and cultural values and delivering opportunities for the visitors of tomorrow. Establishment works undertaken so far including maintaining and upgrading roads, removing rubbish, flora and fauna surveys, pest and w**d control and installing signage.

Once completed the important upgrades at Glow Worm Tunnel will allow the 50,000 visitors who come to the site each year to enjoy the glow worm colony from a proper path that keeps both visitors and the glow worms safe.

For safety reasons visitors can’t access the Glow Worm Tunnel precinct or some parts of the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area while construction works are taking place but keep an eye on our webpage for updates on opening and closures, along with important information such as solid fuel bans which are in place until 31 March 2024.

19/10/2023

Something to think about

Have you experienced The Darling River Run or plan to soon? There was extended closures for a while due to flooding along the route but it is now OPEN the full length of the Darling River. If you've been holding off, now is a great time to explore.

10/09/2023

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Spend With Us – Buy From a Bush Business Marketplace (www.spendwithus.com.au) is an online shopping m

05/09/2023

Should be a cracking show. Hope to see you there.

The Sydney 4WD and Adventure Show is owned and managed by 4WD NSW & ACT and is run with the help of many dedicated volunteers from local 4WD Clubs. Some of the Clubs exhibiting at this year's Show include Black Diamond Recreational 4WD Club Inc, Camping with Family's 4WD Club inc, Georges River Overland Recreational
Bungarribee 4WD Club Inc, Nissan Patrol 4WD Club of NSW & ACT inc, Illawarra Suzuki 4WD Club, Macarthur District 4WD Club INC, Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia, Crossed Up 4x4 Club, Dust N Dirt, Suzuki NSW 4WD Club, Blue Mountains 4WD Club, Sydney Jeep Club and Four Wheel Drive NSW & ACT.

30/08/2023

This lovely calendar can provide you with some inspiration for your next trip. It can also win you $500.

06/08/2023

I'm hoping to organise a club social event to this.
It is being organised by a couple of friends of mine and is for a very worthwhile cause.

02/08/2023

Something to think about!!

SAT 12 AUG 2023

24/07/2023

Casting is underway for a new reality TV Show. Do you know anyone who would be perfect for this? I've been asked to spread the word...

05/04/2023

For those that liked the Lolly Bug!

And we are back 🎉🥳🍭🍬

16/03/2023

Hopefully this will flow on to NSW and other states in due time. Fantastic work and an example of what our Association is working on in the background on our behalf.

“Milestone achieved!!!! Earlier this week, Transport & Main Roads (TMR) Queensland have released the newly developed Gross Combination Mass (GCM) code as well as the modification of the GVM code. This has been a huge amount of work by TMR Queensland and their NSW & Victorian counterparts along the AAAA working group. Industry driven and two years in the making, ARB 4x4 Accessories, Fulcrum Suspensions, Pedders Suspension & Brakes, Lovells Automotive Systems and Six Wheeler Conversions PL were heavily involved in this milestone and Four Wheel Drive Australia are extremely proud to be associated with this working group in which our Industry will no doubt see the benefits into the future.

06/06/2022

This looks yummy, but I don't have a freezer in my camper trailer to store the puff pastry

When you want something quick, easy and delicious when you’re out camping, try this one: Cheeseburger jaffles. This is something you can whip up for breakfast,…

16/05/2022

23/04/2022

For any members of the Jackaroo 4WD Club who attended the Tri-State - please check your email regarding a positive COVID case.

16/04/2022

What wonderful weather our host state has welcomed us with.

15/01/2022

We've been travelling around on our Silo Art Trail trip.
Here are some of the magnificent pieces we have seen so far...

27/11/2021

Good advice, glad nobody was badly injured!!

06/10/2021

FYI for those who have or know somebody else who has one. NOTE it will effect ALL manafacturers not just MDC. CUB of example have had the same design for many years.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT
South Australian Vehicle Engineering Determination Number 59 - Attachments to Camper Trailers

Background

MDC Camper Trailers and Offroad Caravans (MDC) were recently made aware of an Engineering Determination (No. 59) published by the South Australian Vehicle Regulators by an MDC customer. This determination refers to the side mounted boat rack design which is fitted to several MDC Camper Trailer Models. The SA Vehicle Regulators are of the view that this type of external projection does not comply with the relevant Australian Design Rules (ADR 92/00). MDC disagrees with this determination and believe the side mounted storage rack complies with the requirements and intent of the relevant Australian Design Rule (ADR 92/00 —External Projections).

This Engineering Determination was unfortunately made by the SA Vehicle Regulators without any industry consultation. Further to this, upon publication of this determination on 6 March 2020 this was not shared with industry businesses or relevant industry bodies and has only recently surfaced as a result of an MDC customer raising concern in July after receiving an infringement notice. Since this time, MDC has been in extensive correspondence with the SA Vehicle Regulators and the relevant industry bodies to better understand their concerns and subsequent requirements.

Once MDC are clear on a way forward, relevant customers will be informed as a priority and appropriate action will be taken (if necessary). Until the matter of alleged non-compliance is clearer, unfortunately MDC (or any other impacted industry businesses) cannot move forward with any form of remedy (if required) or exemption for its customers.
It is important to note that this is only an issue in South Australia, no other state or territory is applying this determination.

Recommendations

As this is a state-based interpretation of a national standard (determination), MDC recommends whilst conversations are ongoing with the relevant regulators that all MDC customers who are travelling through South Australia temporarily remove the boat rack. MDC appreciates this recommendation is less than ideal, but until this matter is better understood, to avoid receiving an SA Infringement Notice this is the only option available at this time.

MDC in collaboration with the SA Vehicle Regulators, Caravan Industry Association of Australia and the Caravan and Camping Industries SA Inc. hope to over the coming weeks resolve this matter through a series of meetings.

MDC sincerely apologises to all customers who have been negatively impacted by this Vehicle Engineering Determination. As a company, MDC remains committed to providing Camper Trailers and Caravans to market that comply with the relevant regulations and more importantly keeping our customers and other road users safe.

Yours sincerely,

Vaughan Hindley
Managing Director

02/10/2021

Great news! We are getting a new national park in Western Sydney.

Quolls, bettongs and the brush-tailed phascogale are just some of the locally extinct species making their historic return to a new National Park and feral predator-free area in western Sydney.