TRAVEL BULLETIN
ALL THE LATEST 4X4 NEWS AND EVENTS
TOYOTA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL TAMWORTH (NSW)
Fans of country music need to head to Tamworth for the famous Country Music Festival, which runs from Friday January 17 to Sunday January 26. Each year the music festival attracts more than 300,000 visitors across 10 days, with more than 700 artists featured in 2800 scheduled events across 120 venues. The pinnacle of the event is the Golden Guitars, which will be held on the second Saturday. As well as music the town will come alive with entertainment and activities for the whole family. For a full line-up of musicians, more information and accommodation options, check out: www.tcmf.com.au
ISLAND GETAWAY (TAS)
There’s plenty happening in Tasmania over the summer months, so head to www. spiritoftasmania.com.au and book your four-wheel drive on the ferry to the Apple Isle. As well as events around Australia Day including Ginuary Hobart (January 25), A Day on the Beach (January 26), Henley-on-mersey (January 26) and Vineyard Camping at Clover Hill (January 25 to 27), there are plenty of natural wonders to see including the blooming leatherwood and flowering lavender. For more details and suggested self-drive itineraries, check out: www. discovertasmania.com.au/ what-to-do/events
ARB ELDEE EASTER FESTIVAL (NSW)
Eldee Station has announced the dates for the 2020 ARB Eldee Easter Festival. The fun 4x4 event will take place over the weekend of April 10 to 12 and, as well as four-wheel driving tests on the awardwinning station’s myriad tracks, there will be plenty of activities for families including the traditional Easter Egg Hunt, a fireworks display over the Mundi Mundi Plains, a tagalong tour, a charity auction and live music. Accommodation options include rooms and powered or unpowered campsites. Head to: www. eldeestation.com to view the full event schedule or to make a booking.
ANNUAL NGARKAT CP WORKING BEE (SA)
Every year a group of volunteers from 4WDSA affiliated clubs meet at the Ngarkat Conservation Park to work on the Border Track, maintaining and/or repairing matting and fencing, cleaning up fireplaces and rubbish, trimming vegetation, and more. This year the working bee is scheduled for March 28 to 29, with volunteers to meet at Ngarkat CP Pine Hut Soak campground (S35º 25’ 24.7” E140º 52’ 46.2”) at 8.30am on Saturday for a 9am start. If you and your club are keen to help out, email Darryl Mcmanus at ddaajmcm@bigpond.net. au or visit: www.4wdsa.asn. au/?page=ngarkat
VICTORIA’S ICONIC 4WD ADVENTURES (VIC)
So you want to check out the High Country Huts but you’re not sure how to get there? Not a problem thanks to 4WD Victoria, which has some great resources on its website under the heading Victoria’s Iconic 4WD Adventures. As well as the High Country, there’s plenty of detail on areas including the Otways, Murray River
Red Gum, Mallee Country and The Grampians. Info includes the history of each area, a general description, tips and advice, track gradings and detailed maps. Visit: 4wdvictoria.org.au