Welcome to Whispering Wheels October Issue 631

As I continue to practise my Editor skills, I would love to get some extra magazine submissions from our members. Please feel free to send me some good bits and pieces to add to our awesome magazine. For example:

• Jokes
• Camping tips
• 4WD tips
• Photos and a small trip report on your personal trips to share with members
• Cooking ideas for around the camp fire
• Kids stories and funny tails

Please send to editor@brisbane4wdclub.org and lets share the fun stuff!

Thanks Michelle

Recap of Last Month – October 2025

Here’s a quick recap of the exciting events and trips we’ve enjoyed over the past month:

• Wreck-ing the Long Weekend: There’s nothing quite like Moreton Island for a long weekend getaway, and King’s Birthday was no exception.
• Big Kart Go Karting: An afternoon of fun at Landsborough for a few rounds of adrenaline-pumping go-kart racing.
• Progressive Dinner @Yarraman Caravan Park: Brilliant new version that suited our camping weekend perfectly – travelling from campsite to campsite, with each group representing a different country
• Manar Park: Easy/Medium/Hard - pick your line. This park has it all

You can read our latest Trip Reports by clicking on the ‘News’ tab on the app.

It’s been a fantastic month filled with adventure, learning, and camaraderie. Thanks to all who participated, and we can’t wait to see what the next month brings!

Welcome New Members!

Please join us in welcoming the following new members to the Brisbane 4WD Club:

• Melissa Taylor
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We’re excited to have you as part of our 4WD family and look forward to seeing you at upcoming events!

Happy Birthday

October Birthday Shout-Outs:

• Warwick Thompson
• Sandi Galli
• David Brettle (Griz)
• Tony Appleton
• Jennifer Ward
• Craig Day
• Stewart Dargan
• Gareth Costello
• Karen Walters
• Melissa Taylor
• Louise Fritz
• Justin Fritz
• Carla Rogers
• Geraint Holmes-Clark
• Frederick Smith
• Redford Power
• Garbrielle Rochet
• Ryan Battistin
• Brynn Holmes-Clark
• Charlie Moorehouse

We hope you all had a fantastic day and enjoy your celebrations!

Upcoming Trips

Here’s a look at the exciting events coming up for our members:

• Border Ranges Tour 3-7th Nov: Medium 4WD Trip lead by John (Troopy) McLeod
• The Springs 4WD Park 7-9th Nov: A weekend for big wheeling tied in with an Induction for new members. Hurry to secure your spot!
• New Member Inductio 8th Nov - The Springs
• Burger Run - Nindigully Pub 14-16th Nov: A fantastic Social weekend

Be sure to register early and visit the Events tab on the app for full event details!

Want to Lead a Trip?

If you’re interested in running a trip or event for the club, we’d love to hear from you! Whether it’s a day trip or a weekend adventure, leading a trip is a great way to contribute to the club and share your 4WD experience with others. Reach out to us if you're ready to take the lead.

Induction for New Members

All new members must attend an Induction Course when they join the club. The course covers recovery skills, convoy procedures, and club rules, ensuring you’re ready for our off-road adventures.

Next Induction Details:

• When: Saturday, November 9th, 2025, at 9:00 AM (Theory & Practical)
• Where: The Springs 4WD Park https://www.thesprings4x4.com.au/
• Happy Hour: 4:00 PM (Bring a plate to share) - A casual social gathering to unwind, enjoy some snacks, and chat with fellow members after the day's activities.
• Cost: $30 day visitor pass
• Camping $60 per night (including 4wding)

REGISTER HERE

DOWNLOAD THE INDUCTION MANUAL HERE

General Business

• 4WD Qld has updated their Constitution to fall in line with the model rules from Fair Trading.  They are asking for comments and review prior to the November General Meeting. A copy will be made available in the club's Document Library for members to review

President’s Report No.2

Good morning to you from Little Murray campground at Barrington Tops, an absolutely glorious location.  Barrington Tops are sub-alpine perched wetlands, a very unusual arrangement for wetlands!  This place would only be improved by nature communing with me a little less.  I’m sitting inside the Troopy to write this with a March fly or a black bee (not sure which) orbiting my head.

Last weekend I was at Manar Park 4x4 park on a club trip. It was mid to high 30’s there - warm and a bit dusty.  Luckily we had the Boyne River to drive in and wash off in.  Some interesting rocky and scrabbly up and down tracks there.  Great campground and amenities which we had to ourselves.  Worthy of some more exploration.

Our Committee has recently completed our end of financial year reporting for the Australian Tax Office.  We have also raised issues with our current insurance arrangements with 4wd Queensland.  The delays we experienced during a recent matter caused unnecessary cash flow issues for our Club.  The layered arrangements between our club and our insurer were not helpful either.  Improvement is needed.

Welcome to Michelle Manton, our new Editor.  Thanks for your very effective efforts in collecting reports and getting our club magazines out.  Love your work!

We have 60 members registered for our Christmas party at Leyburn for the 5-7 December weekend.  This will be a great opportunity to catch up with old and new friends.  No doubt Chris and Ruth will turn out a great lunch for us and our Social Coordinator Kel Dunk will keep us entertained.  I’m looking forward to seeing you there.

Until then, drive safe and keep well.

Robbie
President, Brisbane 4WD Club Inc

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