NO4WD - January 2021

2021 holiday 'clock'

Presidents Narrative..

Hi everybody,

Thank you Chris Thompson for your report on the clubs pre christmas lunch at the Duntroon Domain and offroad run up Mt Domet.

Photos have also been loaded to the club web site. Thanks Russell for sharing these.

The next outing for the club is the 'Wanaka weekend' at the end of January 2021

Please contact Donald or Shirley to indicate your intentions to attend - 021 022 69781

Richard and Alison Wade have a great trip organised for February 21st - Omarama Saddle and Upper Manuherikia. Please advise Richard of your intentions to attend 03 4371553

(Richard needs to know how many scones he needs to bake for your morning smoko..)

Brent Wilson from the Central Otago Four Wheel Drive Club has confirmed the combined clubs trips for the weekend of March 20th / 21st are proceeding. Details are listed below.

The weekend will be based in Alexandra. A registration form can be downloaded from the front page of the web site

For reasons of safety and preparedness upper clutha and central otago has experienced a lot of rainfall over the last few weeks. Tracks have been hit hard resulting in several wash outs and water ponding. Trip participants are encouraged to check your recovery gear and safety equipment as well as ensuring you have good All Terrain tyres fitted.

We welcome 2 new members to the club

Helen Harrison, Helen drives a Suzuki Jimny

Grant and Ange Nossiter who travel in a Landrover Defender

looking forward to seeing you all on the next trip

President Les Weir

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Upcoming events..

January 30th - 31st - Wanaka weekend

February 16th - Club night - Oamaru Club  7.30pm

February 21st - Omarama - Upper Manuherikia region

March 16th - Club night - Oamaru Club  7.30pm

March 20th - 21st - Combined clubs weekend - Alexandra

April 20th - Club night - Oamaru Club  7.30pm

May 18th - Annual General Meeting - Oamaru Club  7.30pm

From the archives #1 January 2020

This time last year the club enjoyed 2 trips in the Cromwell basin area , organised by Donald and Shirley Taylor. This picture is on top of the Pisa Range

Trip info schedule - Wanaka weekend January 30th 31st 2021

Wanaka weekend January 30th - 31st  2021

Departs Taylor residence  Minaret Ridge - Wanaka at 9.00 am

Standard equipment as per club schedule

Bring your smoko and lunch

RSVP to Donald and Shirley       021 02269781

From the archives #2 January 2011

January 2011 - 10 years ago a Wanaka weekend trip was made to the Skippers and Branches area. It was a warm sunny day.. what else are 'moon' roofs good for.... Julie Pringle shows the way..

Trip Report #1 - Mt Domet - Christmas lunch - Duntroon

Russ led the trip from Waitaki Transport with Donald as tail end Charlie. We collected Les & Chris at Horse Gully Road and Robert Borrie at 7 Mile Road.  Arrived at Duntroon Domain, collected more members here and dropped off the club trailer, Les & Chris remained at the Domain to prepare the delicious Christmas meal - $15. A head.

13 vehicles headed into Oteike Road where we collected 3 more members – 16 vehicles.

We headed straight up Oteike Road, we observed the Glamping tents and kitchen block clustered on the hillside, the hills were looking very dry.  We stopped for a lengthy cuppa at Mt Domet Station Hut, an amazing back country hut with carpet on the floor, bunks and double beds, sofas, inside shower and toilet, good kitchen and 2 outside baths with heating rings under them, the front side of the hut has a garage door which could be opened up for an awesome indoor outdoor experience.  This hut can be booked for stays, a great spot to go for a quiet weekend.

On up the hill – beautiful views of the Waitaki Valley, and our stunning hill range above us – the St Mary’s are amazing any time of the year.

Back down and back to Duntroon Domain, paid the cook our $ and filed into the kitchen to plate up our main of ham off the bone, chicken, silverside, salads, new potatoes, peas YUM.  Seconds for anyone who wished to indulge.  Pudding up next, profiteroles, jelly ice cream, fruit salad and cheesecakes.

Greg gave thanks to Les & Chris for organising the day then Les thanked those who led the trip and advised that more trips were possible in the area.  Les had arranged some amusing games for those who wished to partake, toss the gumboot, golf chip into the bucket and bowl the bottle over. Much laughter and side line advice. 

Great food, good conversations, and a nice couple of hours four wheel driving, what more could you ask for.  Merry Christmas to all and Happy New Year.  Thanks to Les & Chris and Trip leaders.

Bring on 2021.      Chris Thompson.

Trip Info schedule - Omarama and Upper Manuherikia area - Richard and Alison Wade

Trip departs from north Oamaru transport yard at 8.30 am (No Pets permitted)

Kurow pick up 9.00 am (Public toilets)

Morning tea (supplied) at Omarama then departing 10.15 am

Light rain and wind ok

Trip is Grade 2 suitable for average drivers

High ground clearance and low range 4wd equiped vehicles

No damage likely, expect all track conditions including gravel, small boulders, clay surface, water crossings, steep ascents and descents

1 set of chains required and good condition all terrain tyres

Standard equipment and recovery gear as per the club schedule required

Please advise Richard or Alison of your intentions to attend;

Ph 027 647 0526 

Committee 2020 - 2021

President: Les Weir    Ph:03 4342367, 02743422188

Vice President: Greg McFarlane    Ph:03 4372734, 0272294399

Secretary/Treasurer: Garth Dovey    Ph:03 4371851, 0274795159

Newsletter: Ian Vercoe     Ph:03 4452796, 0211708030

Trip Coordinator: Ron Pringle    Ph: 021476635

Trip Advisor: Russell Thompson    Ph:03 4343247, 0221914690 

Committee members:

Noel Bain    Ph:03 4371849, 02128 9001

Eric Wikstrom    Ph:03 4324191, 0274576007

Social Convenor:  Les Weir

Life Members: Neville Daniel, Laurie Young

Club web site and link to past eNews issues   www.no4wd.co.nz  

Trip Info schedule - Combined Clubs weekend Alexandra - March 20 / 21

Itinerary
Friday 19th March from 6pm
Informal registration, drinks and informal get together at Monteiths, 26 Centennial Avenue,
Alexandra.

For menu see https://www.mbba.co.nz/ ph. 03 448 9189
Please make a reservation directly with Monteiths if you intend to eat there.

Saturday and Sunday Trip
The trips will be easy to medium (Grade 2, possibly but unlikely grade 3).

See gear list attached.

If in doubt, please ask! Usual convoy rules apply. Channel 12 for communications.

Depending on conditions and landowners’ requirements spark arrestors may be compulsory.
Saturday 20th March
8.30am at the Ice-Skating car park at the northern (Clyde) end of Alexandra for briefing and
vehicle count before embarking on the days trip.

We have 2 options on the table this stage -
either Forest Range Station to Hawea via the Lindis Pass

or Mount Difficulty Station behind Bannockburn.

An update will follow once the trip is confirmed.
BYO lunch, drinks, cameras and warm clothing.
6pm (ish) onwards Alexandra District Club, 35 Centennial Avenue -TBC
Bistro meal, drinks and get together - Meals range from $16 to $30 see menu here
https://alexandraclub.net.nz/restaurant/
Order and pay at the counter.
As part of Club NZ there are reciprocal rights with other clubs throughout NZ. (Alexandra
District Club, Club Southland, Oamaru Club etc. If you are not a member then please indicate
on your registration and we will need to sign you in so you can buy drinks etc.

Sunday 21st March
9.00 am at the Ice-Skating car park at the northern (Clyde) end of Alexandra for briefing,
vehicle count before embarking on the days trip.
Up to the new Fraser River Hydro scheme for a tour then linking up through private
farmland to the Obelisk before heading down Symes Road and out to our club grounds (or
the Lower Manorburn) for lunch -depending on the river levels and track conditions.
BYO lunch, drinks, cameras and warm clothing.
Plan to finish early to mid-afternoon to allow for the drive home -

Note Otago Anniversary 22nd March.

Gear List
Required
No Dogs or Firearms
Current Registration and Warrant of Fitness
Valid Driver’s Licence
3rd party Insurance minimum
Tow hooks / recovery points
Jack & jack base
First Aid Kit
Basic tool kit / vehicle spares
Fire extinguisher
Soap / towel / toilet paper
Water
Strong Footwear
Shovel / Spade
Recommended
Remove tow ball
VHF Radio -Channel 12
Recovery strop / joining stick
Rated D, Bow or soft shackle
Radiator Blind / Sack
Torch
Spark Arrester
A bag of lollies for the gate openers
For further information please email, text or call.
Please make sure that all participants have warm clothing and abide by the trip leaders’ instructions.
Normal Convoy rules apply, please keep the vehicle behind you in sight and communicate on VHF Radio or flash headlights if you need assistance.

Please make your own accommodation plans and bookings in Alexandra

This information and a Registration Form are available on the front page of the clubs web site

Click this link www.no4wd.co.nz

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