Thread: Helping build a 4wd Park in Victoria

Good luck Dave, it sounds like a grand plan.


I can't offer any suggestions other than maybe practicing building one first, say, near Sydney. That way you get to experience building a 4x4 park to make the Victorian one even better .

Looks like a great spot!

I guess some log ladders/articulation tests, washouts and some nice ruts will be a big part of it.

A nice flat camping area.

Maybe another "Boys W/e" will help

ban all toyota and nissan drivers would be a good start

Originally Posted by wardy1

Looks like a great spot!

I guess some log ladders/articulation tests, washouts and some nice ruts will be a big part of it.

A nice flat camping area.

Maybe another "Boys W/e" will help

Ahhh,,Wardy, Wardy, Wardy,,,

Geez mate,, you know, ya missed an awesome weekend, damn we did some laughin,,,

Not a bad idea though,, your in the ideal country for it Dave,, Im sure as Wardy1 suggested, maybe some of us could come give a hand, and have a play at the same time,,
Have you got running water there, because you could make up some good safe deep crossings etc,, (and some not so safe ones,,) How big is the property you've got to play with?
Big tyres, offset to drive through, and some mogels (? like at the ski fields)

Oh,,and Dave,, dont be worrying about doing one in Sydney,,, just do one here, and do it right,,

P.S. Land Rovers Only

Location Location Location, l would try to get a property within 1 hour of Melbourne

You would need to consider traffic density on the property at any one time as well as having alternative area to enable track repair work to be undertaken at various times.

EPA planning permission going to be another issue if your in a water catchment area

Noise complaints from neighbouring proprties

Tree clearing when you are making trails and tracks

Also a nice steep man made hill climb

Obstacle trail with car and truck tyres filled in with dirt and gravel with telegraph poles

Man made water obstacle like a dam with gravel concrete tailing bottom

These l would build as learning demonstration obstructions in area with spectator viewing stands

If you have some local accomodation, or can organise cabins on site, then you can look at facilitating off road driving courses for government departments (Ambulance, DSE, CFA, SES....). To ease them in, they can run their current course with their trainers, you just provide a facility they can use. I suppose a training room and some catering (which can be outsourced) would also be required.

Obviously you can now go right ahead and buy that fully kitted recovery Unimog you've always wanted.

Organise special events w/ends, such as an over 30's w'end, where all 4WDs must be over 30 years old.

Find out what film studios might be looking for in a location, and offer that.

Count the trees on your property and then make sure you sell the annual Green House Credits tally to the local power station.

Try using innovative designs that will get the attention of the non-4WD sector and help promote the property. This may include environmentally friendly buiding design, fire protection (shelters, fire control systems etc). The public toilets in Walhalla are an example of an innovative environmental design.

Maybe get a phone tower on the property and some WiFi Internet access.

A Helipad for 24/7 helicopter access. Mainly for air ambulance access than rich tourist access.

Can you be an RACV agent? Then if anyone breaksdown and has RAC cover, you can do the recovery and their insurance will pay you. This should pay for the aforementioned Unimog.

I also believe that if you talk to the SES mob, you can see if they would be interested in using the track for training purposes, get some income that way too.

Rent out sections as a wind farm so you have power for free and a steady but small income, with easy 2wd access firetrails so you can get a flatbed in to tow the wrecked nissyota's out off the difficult sections.
Grade each trail from easy to hard and tyre size+ if lockers required. Build a few well spaced cabins so you could have softies/artists/ families who have an aversion to tents stay there.