Four Wheel Drive Australia 
LATEST NEWS
Date: 15 May 2012
Four wheel drive clubs from the Hunter region ran their 10th Annual Camp Quality Family Fun Day on 6th May. Kids & carers were transported from the Wallsend Plaza Shopping Centre to Stockton Beach where they enjoyed a ride across the dunes More info »
Desert Parks Bulletin 2 May 2012
Date: 03 May 2012
The latest Desert Parks Bulletin No.425 contains useful information for travellers who are touring through outback South Australia as at 2 May 2012. More info »
OAM AWARD TO PAST PRESIDENT FWDSA
Date: 09 Feb 2012
Mr. Anthony John Metcalf of Clearview, South Australia has been awarded the Order of Australia Medal in the 2012 Australia Day awards. Mr. Metcalf as a delegate of the Range Rover Club of SA, was elected as President of the South Australia Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs (SAAFWDC) in March 1997. More info »
Travelling in Outback Australia
Date: 31 Jan 2012
Our online shop sells this glovebox sized book for individuals planning to venture on the big trip through the Outback. It covers topics on pre trip planning, vehicle preparation and how to set up all the gear you intend taking. It then sets the modus operandi for daily operation while on the trip More info »
Desert Parks Bulletin 411
Date: 31 Jan 2012
The latest Desert Parks Bulletin outlines the widely varying conditions at present across the parks and reserves of South Australia. Check carefully if about to depart for any of the destinations covered in this bulletin. More info »
ONLINE SHOP SPECIAL
Our Glovebox book, Travelling in Outback Australia, has been on the "Back of the Shelf" behind our training materials and has not been prominent enough, so the boss says "Get them moving". They are now on sale for $8.40 including postage to any address in Australia.
Essential for the inexperienced driver but absolutely essential for everyone thinking of touring the Outback -
and only $8.40!
THE 9th NATIONAL 4WD GATHERING
When: 28th, 29th , 30th September, 1st October 2012
Where: Mt Ive Station – Gawler Ranges S.A.
Post this link in your browser for details and future updates
http://www.auzbiz.com.au/4wdgathering/default0.asp
4x4 MOTOR INSURANCE COVER FOR ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA IS NOW AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC WHO GO OFF THE BEATEN TRACK. JUST CLICK ON OUR INSURANCE QUOTES ICON AND CHECK US OUT.
TRACK DAMAGE CAUSED BY TOWING TRAILERS ALONG CANNING STOCK ROUTE
Plan to use your swag or tent and leave your camper trailers at home. More than the usual wear and tear caused by travellers towing trailers is of great concern to our fraternity and the locals. Part of the attraction of this route is the challenge of driving through such a vast wild natural area. The track is not maintained and for the few who drive it each year this great experience is being lessened by track and roadside damage caused during attempts to haul trailers over dunes in particular. Nobody wants a highway through this area but it does need suitably set up vehicles to traverse its challenges. With improved durability in camper trailer design, the track is now the weak link rather than the equipment. The damage caused by towing trailers highlights that these are not appropriate for this route.
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE AUSTRALIA
Four Wheel Drive Australia is our trademark which we have held for the past eleven years. From September 2009 is the way we are promoting our organisation and the legitimate recreation of four wheeling in all states and territories. The member associations of the Australian National Four Wheel Drive Council have all taken up our distinctive logo which says it all for recreational four wheel driving in Australia; camping under the Southern Cross, access to our mountains and plains and using our 4WDs to travel to all parts of Australia.
FWDA is the complete image of our recreation and the incorporated body is the peak recreational 4WD lobby group in Australia. Its membership is comprised of the 4WD Associations in each State and the Northern Territory.
FWDA activities are based on the premise that recreational four wheel driving is a legitimate activity, and people have the right to own and use their vehicle for legitimate lifestyle and family activities. This premise is supported by policies that are based on factual evidence.
FWDA acts as your voice to keep 4x4 tracks open so that we can continue enjoying four wheeling in the great outdoors. Through our united efforts, the opinions and beliefs of four wheel drive enthusiasts are heard by land management agencies and by our elected officials. The more of us who care enough to join us, the stronger our voice becomes.
You are invited to become a member of your local four wheel drive club and then by affiliation, your state and national four wheel drive associations. Your membership provides you with priceless benefits of friendship and camaraderie. It helps protect your rights for driving off the bitumen.
Did you know that?
- There are over 300 affiliated 4WD clubs in Australia. We encourage you to become a member of your local four wheel drive club and have you say through our state and national four wheel drive associations. To find out more simply use our LINKS drop down above to contact your nearest association who will help you find a club near your location.
- Our member associations provide you with the opportunity to develop a whole range of bush, touring and camping skills.
- Your local club will see you through basic and advanced four wheel drive and recovery skills - as far as you wish to go with regular training and skills development days.
- Clubs take on projects which assist land managers to keep our parks and other public lands open for the enjoyment of the public.
- Clubs lend a valuable helping hand to country folk in difficult circumstances, whether it be through fire, drought, or flood.
- Club trips are planned tours to all accessible parts of the country, be they day, weekend, or several weeks duration
- Club members can get Australia wide on and off road insurance coverage for their vehicles and equipment at discount rates.
- You can join a club for less than the cost of a tank of fuel.
This website is available to provide information on four wheel drive related issues. If you feel that there is an issue that FWDA needs to address please contact us.