Who are we ?

Four Wheel Drive NSW & ACT (the Association) is the peak user body for four wheel drive enthusiasts in both NSW and the ACT. It represents 94 clubs ( link here to club page ) with approximately 4,500 members and their families.

  Objectives of the Association

1. To promote goodwill and fellowship between member clubs.
2. To ensure the correct representation of recreational use of Four Wheel Drive Vehicles.
3. To promote conservation of the natural environment.
4. To promote road safety.
5. To co-operate wherever possible with other organisations having similar interests to the Association.
6. To represent and safeguard the interests of member clubs and, where necessary, to liaise on their behalf with controlling authorities.
7. To act as a unifying body, information repository and clearing house for and on behalf of member clubs.
8. To assist with community services where necessary.
9. To assist any member club in any matter considered appropriate by the Association.
10. To do all such things that are lawful and conducive to the objects of the Association.

  What do we do for you?

We lobby locally, nationally and internationally for 4WDers' rights. We promote 4WDing and the interests of 4WDers. Association membership provides the following benefits to member clubs and their members:
1. value for money specialized Insurance at club an individual levels
2. Representation at local, state, national and international levels
3. Recognition as a member of the peak user group representing your views at all levels
4. Member Training (MTEC and DTU) to nationally accredited standards
5. Membership Rewards through the national discount card
6. Website and Forum for information, updates and discussion

  Why join a 4WD club?

Our needs as road, track and trail users are rarely considered by those who draft legislation, change regulations or implement road safety campaigns. If we don't work at maintaining and improving legislation, regulations and campaigns, you will find that united we drive, divided we walk or drive 2WD vehicles.

Recreational Four Wheel Driving Benefits Tourist Destinations and Local Communities.
The benefits of 4WD touring is massive in terms of both financial and environmental rewards. For example:
• Regional tourism and businesses benefit significantly from recreational 4WD Touring.
• The environmental impacts on our precious State Forests and National Parks would be significantly reduced with designated and dedicated one-way tracks designed for vehicles of all abilities, thus offering drivers and riders a legal alternative unsuitable trails.
• It is clear that enforcement has, and will continue to fail, so it is incumbent upon the NSW state government to act in a positive and pro-active manner in this regard.
• 4WD NSW & ACT believes education, consultation and co-operation are the keys to a sustainable and economically beneficial recreational use of lands to support the growing tourism market.
• The Victorian approach of encouraging responsible and economically sustainable use of state lands by 4WDers is an example to all states that has demonstrated economic benefits to local communities and the improved viability of access and maintenance of management and fire trails across the state. As a result of this enlightened approach the tourism dollar has flowed to their towns embracing recreational 4WDers. With regional economies struggling in NSW, 4WDers would flock to areas that offered good 4WDing, accompanied by good facilities and a welcoming attitude. It’s not rocket science. We encourage the NSW government to boost its economy by supporting responsible 4WDing.

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