Sydney Jeep Club upcoming events

Mt Walker loop with river crossings (28 Jun 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Where We Are Going: Mt Walker Loop

Details: Let’s go and explore around Mt Walker with some river crossings

LIMIT: 15

Grade: C/C+

Meeting spot: Shell Reddy Express Lot 1 Great Western Highway South Bowenfels

Meeting Date & Time: 28/6/26@ 9:30 AM (Air-down)

Departure: 10:00am

Airing-Up: 15:00

Channel for CB Radio: Channel 15

What to expect: Loads of FUN!! This trip is suitable for absolute beginners and the optional tracks are challenging enough even for the seasoned offroader.

Newbies are welcome. Myself and other experienced members on the trip will be more than happy to help you understand your vehicle, it's capabilities and how to tackle various obstacles and trails.

Suitable Rigs: Stock Wranglers and Cherokees can breeze through the trail. However, to tackle the optional obstacles and challenges, I recommend All-Terrain tyres and preferably some lift.

Risk: As with any off-road trips, there is a risk of pinstripes, battle scars or even serious damage to the vehicle / people involved.

What to bring: At least half tank of fuel Deflators, Air compressor, CB Radio, Recovery gear, Drinks, Lunch, Cameras and a bright smile.

Restrooms: There are no restrooms, out on the Trails

Trip Leader: Joe Champion 0406 814 826

Christmas In July (18 Jul 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Where We Are Going: Hillbilly Cider

Details: Let’s get togeather for Christmas in July at Hillbilly Cider for pizza lunch and cider and for the ones that want to go for a drive we will go down Patersons range trail to Burralow creek campground and out Burralow fire trail

Grade: C/C+

Meeting spot: Hillbilly Cider Cnr Johnsons Road and Bells Line of Road Bilpin

Meeting Date & Time: 18/7/26 @ 12:00 PM Lunch

Channel for CB Radio: Channel 15

What to expect: Loads of FUN!! This trip is suitable for absolute beginners and the optional tracks are challenging enough even for the seasoned offroader.

Suitable Rigs: Stock Wranglers and Cherokees can breeze through the trail. However, to tackle the optional obstacles and challenges, I recommend All-Terrain tyres and preferably some lift.

Risk: As with any off-road trips, there is a risk of pinstripes, battle scars or even serious damage to the vehicle / people involved.

What to bring: At least half tank of fuel (nearest gas station is 4.2km further west along Bells Line of Road ), Deflators, Air compressor, CB Radio, Recovery gear, Drinks, Lunch, Cameras and a bright smile.

Trip Leader: Christine 0432 466 020

Ladies and New People to the club (26 Jul 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Where We Are Going: Zig Zag

Details: This is a trip for the ladies to have a turn to drive and anyone that’s new to the club or is thinking about joining the club to come and explore the tracks around Zig Zag it will be a fun day for

LIMIT: 15

Grade: C/C+

Meeting spot: Zig Zag 840 Chifley Road Clarence

Meeting Date & Time: 26/7/26 @ 9:00 AM (Air-down)

Departure: 9:30AM

Airing-Up: 16:00

Channel for CB Radio: Channel 15

What to expect: Loads of FUN!! This trip is suitable for absolute beginners and the optional tracks are challenging enough even for the seasoned offroader.

Suitable Rigs: Stock Wranglers and Cherokees can breeze through the trail. However, to tackle the optional obstacles and challenges, I recommend All-Terrain tyres and preferably some lift.

Risk: As with any off-road trips, there is a risk of pinstripes, battle scars or even serious damage to the vehicle / people involved.

What to bring: At least half tank of fuel (nearest gas station is Mt Victoria ), Deflators, Air compressor, CB Radio, Recovery gear, Drinks, Lunch, Cameras and a bright smile.

Restrooms: There are no restrooms, neither at the meeting point nor through out the trails. Unless the Zig Zag railway is open

Trip Leader: Chris Smith 0432 466 020

Fraser Island (K'Gari) Jeep Beach Camping (30 Aug 2026)

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

POSTPONED - Touring Trip to Fraser Island (K'Gari).

Date change due to bad weather forcast

This trip will be postponed to the week Sun 30 August to Sat 5 September. Back in time for the 4x4 show!

Trip is still open for gereral registration and its going to be a grand affair to bring in Spring 2026.

If you want to experience a great location, bring a tent, an RTT, a caravan or camper trailer, or stay fully accomodated; we will be “Base Camping” at Cathedrals on Fraser.

The Trip is "self booked" and all of the necessary links are below.

Each day will not be arranged ahead of schedule to allow for some individual freedom to explore or chill.

Camping or accomodated at Cathedrals on Fraser. (Self booked)
Ferry tickets are available from the ferry operator (Self booked)
Vehicle Access Pass (Self booked)

Day 1 - Sunday 30 August (Fri/Sat travel) - Meet at Inskip point and catch the Ferry over to K'gari

Monday to Friday - exploring/camping

Camping on the West side of the Island
Ngkala Rocks
Lake McKenzie
Eli Creek

Day 7 Saturday5th September (Sat/Sun travel) return to Sydney from Inskip Point

Details:

Should you be unsure of whether you will be attending then please do "opt out" soon so we don't look for you on the day.

A whatsApp group has been setup and registrants will be added as confirmed.

The Island books up quickly so do not wait too long.

We will also be aiming to beach camp on the West Side for a night or two and this will require an additional booking if you want to join in, based on campsite availability.

Booking links & details:

1. Mantaray Barges booking site. The cost for a return barge trip is $140.00

https://mantarayfraserislandbarge.com.au/tickets/

2. Vehicle permit. The cost for this for 1 Month is $59.80

https://book.parks.qld.gov.au/vehicle-access-permit-kgari-fraser-island

3. Accommodation - I have arranged to stay at the Cathedrals on Fraser; yes we can have fires and caravans or camper trailers are also welcome .

https://www.cathedralsonfraser.com.au/

There is a great variety of accommodation:

$69.00 for a powered campsite
$48.00 for an unpowered campsite
$184.00 for double room tents
$249.00-349.00 for cabins

Bookings can be made online and, in the comments, mention you are with the Sydney Jeep Club Trip, and the site you would like to book, or mention you want it close to the sites we have already booked. The trip leaders have already booked powered sites #122, #123 and #124. The park map can be found here: https://www.cathedralsonfraser.com.au/park-map/

4. OPTIONAL– West coast camping either the Tuesday or Wednesday night, the 6th or 7th of September; or both if the weather is great.

We will look to book some of our sites at Woralie Creek campground for both nights, you can book here ($15 per night):

https://parks.qld.gov.au/parks/kgari-fraser/camping/campgrounds-summary/western-beach-camping

Regards,

Rowland Harvey,

Trip Leader

Jeep Jamboree 2026 (2 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Jeep Jamboree 2026

Set to take place from 2 October to 5 October 2026 - The Australian Jeep Jamboree is a national Jeep event that started in 1990 is traditionally held every 2 years.

This year the Jamboree will be hosted by the Jeep Club of NSW inc.

Jeep Jamborees are a family friendly event and great way of meeting like minded Jeep enthusiasts.

Ticket prices include campsite hire costs, Jambo goodie bag, daily guided trips of various grades (easy, moderate, hard and extreme), live entertainment on Saturday and Sunday nights PLUS buffet style dinner on Sunday night.

For all details visit:

https://ticketing.events/app/portal/event/1/15265/australian-jeep-jamboree-2-5-october-2026

If you are planning on attending Jambo please also register here so that we know who is going from the Sydney Jeep Club.