Events

2025 Trips and Events. ( click here for previous years & here for next year’s events )

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We need more 4WD trips! Click here for some possible destinations. Want to lead a trip? Here are some of the requirements and guidelines for Leading Trips in GoBush 4WD club.    www.gobush4wd.au/trip-leaders
JanSat 11th Wellington Dam reccie day trip – trip complete
Doing a reccie at Wellington dam to find a good camp site.
Difficulty: *     Endurance: **    Trip leader: Dino  
Attending: Dino, Roo,
JanSat 25th – Mon 27th Wellington Dam 3 day trip – trip complete
Photos: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DwvwjsZVf
Difficulty: *     Endurance: **    Trip leader: Dino    
Attending: Dino, Jimbo, Hayden, Simon, Eddie, Roo
JanMon 27thAustralia Day Holiday (as the 26th is a Sunday)
FebTue 4th onwardsVictorian High Country – 1 month or more – in progress
(Skip is already home, but Hammer is carrying on for several months, with Pommy)
Pommy’s trackr.. https://maps.findmespot.com/s/FP1C
Difficulty: ***     Endurance: ***    Trip leader: Skip   
Attending: Hammer, Pommy, Skip (for first 4 weeks),

MarMon 3rdLabour Day public holiday
MarSun 9thGoBush AGM – event complete
2025 AGM & sausage sizzle at Whiteman park, shelter B2
Difficulty: *     Endurance: *    Trip leader: Mudslide   
Attending:  Mudslide, Roo, TC, Dino, Skip, Richard, Joe, Richo, Muzza, Andrew, Stuart,
Apologies:  Matty, McGuiver, Stampy, Hammer, Rainman, Rumbles,
Not renewing: Coighty, Rushy, Giulio,
MarSat 15th-Sun 16thMandurah Crab Fest weekend (public event) https://www.crabfest.com.au/Attending: 

MarFri 28th-Sun 30thYenyenning Lakes – 3 day trip
Our friends at WestCoast 4×4 have invitied us totag along on this 3 day trip, just a weekend getaway for some camping. Trip leader is McGyver from wc4x4, and Dino is co-ordintaing members from our club.
Difficulty: **     Endurance: **    Trip leader: Dino    
Attending: Dino,

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AprFri 4th – Mon 7This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is an_next-trip.gifD’Entrecasteaux National Park – 3.5 day trip
3.5 Day trip into the South West. Plans are vague as we’ll make most of it up on the way. Intention is visit D’Entrecasteaux NP, Lake Jasper, Summer Time Track and possibly Windy Harbour and then East or West? Possibly Alexanda Bridge. Possibly some small camping fees and NP pass required. Leaving Friday around 12:30 and returning Monday around the same time.
Difficulty: ***     Endurance: ***    Trip leader: TC 
Attending: TC, Skip, Stuart,

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AprSat 12th – Sun 27School Holidays
AprFri 18thEaster Good Friday
AprFri 18th – Sat 26thBremmer bay trip – 1 week trip – *Tentative*
UPDATE – Dino is now unable to run this trip. Any takers to still go there, or perhaps somewhere else?
Staying at Tozers bush camp. Book early and you will get a spot in main bush camp area. Book on messenger through Tozers bush camp facebook page. Let them know your with Gobush.
Difficulty: ***     Endurance: ***    Trip leader:    
Attending: ,

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AprMon 21stEaster Monday
AprFri 25thAnzac Day Holiday
MaySat 31 – Tue 3rd JunWA4WDA Associate Gathering, Albany – 4 day event
The WA4WDA’s annual gathering. This time at Kalgan river caravan park in Albany. download this file for information. Contact Fish if anyone wants to convoy down with him.
Difficulty: *     Endurance: *    Trip leader:    
Attending:  Fish,

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JunMon 2ndWestern Australia Day public holiday
Jun 
JulSat 5th – Sun 20 JulSchool Holidays
Jul
Aug
SepFri 19th – Sun 21stPerth Boat Show (Public Event)
Club Marine International Boat Show, at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
More info… https://perthboatshow.com.au/
SepFri 26th – Mon 29thHolland track – 4 Day trip
Holland track trip – more info soon
Difficulty: ****     Endurance: ***    Trip leader: TC   
Attending: TC, Skip,

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SepSat 27th – Sun 12th OctSchool Holidays
SepMon 29thKing’s Birthday public holiday
Oct/
Nov (TBA)
Fliders Ranges and Desert Tracks – 2 week trip
Expression of Interest. Sky Trek Flinder Ranges.
Transcontinental Track, Haig Track, Old Erye Hway, Googs track, Part of Oodnadatta Track, Coward Springs). William Creek to Marree to Arkaroola via Outback Highway. (Echo Camp Back Track in Gammon Ranges NP) Flinders Ranges (Sky Trek), Wilpena Pound. Lots of driving, but world class scenery. Remote travel, so bring lots of spares, food and water. Members only. Please note: Some big driving days at the start and the end of this trip.
Difficulty: ****     Endurance: ***    Trip leader: TC 
Attending: TC, Skip, Dusty, Stuart

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NovFri 7th – Sun 9thPerth 4WD Show (Public Event)
Australia’s biggest 4WD show, at McCallum Park. More info..
http://perth.4wdshow.com.au
Attending: 

DecFri 26th – Fri 2nd JanChristmas trip – Where are we going this year?

Difficulty: ***     Endurance: ***    Trip leader:
Attending:

Important information for visitors considering attending any trip: You are required to read or disclaimer on the information on our Indemnity Form, and sign it. Please read our Safety Policy for details on safety procedure on our trips, which includes a more detailed description of some of the following points:  We highly recommend that you have rated recovery points fitted to your vehicle, and in fact this is a requirement if you attend any trips with a difficulty rating of 3 stars (***) or more. When on a trip, the trip leader is in charge of the trip, and has the final word on all matters, including recoveries etc. Click here for more info.

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Endurance*Normal distances from services
**Moderate distances from MOST services
***No services. Must be fully self sufficient with extra water, fuel, tools, tyres, spare parts
Difficulty*Normal / Bitumen. Bring your 2WD if you like!
**Gravel or Hard Sand Driving. Any 4WD will do. 
***4×4 track, beach and soft sand, suitable for most 4WD’s including “soft roaders”. Recovery points recommended.
****Hill climbs, ruts, water crossings. Recommend 4WD with decent ground clearance.  Recovery points highly recommended.
*****Only experienced operators & high ground clearance vehicles. Possible vehicle damage!  Recovery points required (see Safety Policy)

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