4WD Events
Events Calendar 2024
You’ve heard of GeoCaching? You know, you have co’ordinates, clues and puzzles to take you to a reward hidden somewhere in the bush, Well let us, at 4WD Events Australia, introduce you to our series of Geodrives. We take the concept of clues, puzzles and navigation then add it to off roading in some of the most scenic, iconic, historic and interesting parts of Victoria and end up with a good time. We’ll break down the who’s who and what’s what of our different styles of events and we’re sure you’ll find something to pique your curiosity.
As we bid farewell to the events of 2023, it's time to set our sights on an even more thrilling year ahead. Brace yourself for an unforgettable journey as we kick off the new year with the highly anticipated Geo12, the first of four exhilarating navigational events on the horizon. Get ready to explore uncharted territories and push your limits to the max. This is just the beginning of what promises to be an unforgettable year of adventure and excitement. Please click on the events below to see more information, entry forms etc.
UPDATE CANCELLED DUE TO PLANNED BURNS IN THE AREA GeoChallenge is a thrilling driving and navigation experience that takes place in the iconic High Country. The event features a day and night course with challenging driving options and brain-teasing navigation. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure! April 27 to 28. High Country.
Geo24 is an exciting 24-hour driving event that features challenging courses, secret checkpoints, and unexpected twists. The event also includes sponsor challenges, making it a satisfying yet challenging experience for participants. June 1 to 2. Pyrenees Ranges.
Experience the thrilling Goldfields 4WD adventure, where you can follow the stories of infamous bushrangers Gunslinger Gary and Gravedigger Dan through the historic goldfields of Castlemaine and Maldon. The navigation is story-based, so it requires attention to detail and the terrain and relics we find out there might surprise you as well. This event is also perfect for families as plenty of kids will keep each other entertained at the end of each day.
2024 Australian Ultimate 4×4 Challenge 22nd September – 28th september
The Australian Ultimate 4×4 Challenge is coordinated by an experienced team consisting of event organisers, marshals, drivers, navigators and 4×4 enthusiasts. Set to be one of Australia’s biggest 4×4 winch challenge events, the event is located on several different farm stations east of Broken Hill.
This winch challenge 4wd event will run over seven days where drivers and navigators will need to be self-sufficient to the finish line. Covering several properties from Sandy Creeks, Sandy Dunes, rocky hills and Old Station Tracks, competitors will need to live from their cars and only have access to water and fuel, everything else they must carry, including spare parts. Find out more about the Ultimate 4×4 event; specate, sponsor or compete!
Ultimate Rock Crawling - Extreme Offroad association of Penrith
Ultimate Rock Crawling is a none for profit company - under Extreme Off-Road association of Penrith. Our events are run under the CCDA We have all been involved in Off-road Motor sports in Australia for many years, having all competed and run many events over the years. we all have a passion for the sport and want to see it succeed in Australia and running under the new format we believe that this will be the best way forward for the sport in Australia.
The team behind the Scenes
- David Harwood
- Chris Tierney
- Allan Cox
- Tony Richards
- Matt Reitsma
- John Katsanos
- Warren Hatherley
Winch Challenge Events Calendar 2023
THE 4WD SHED CHALLENGE
April 15th to 16th 2023
We are sponsoring a new style event here in Victoria! The second year sponsoring a team event style race in Victoria is heading our way. More drive time and obstacles than ever before with over 24 hours of racing jammed into 1 awesome weekend! Don’t rely on speed for this race! It’s at Bagshot raceway near Bendigo there will be loads of fun with new sections added. We are teaming up with 2 other great teams to race at this event & it should be a blast. Check out the event page on Facebook for spectator tickets
Ultimate Rock Crawling 2023 Season
March 11th to 12th The Rock Farm Cooma NSW
September 8-10th Eastern Creek
Held in NSW Ultimate Rock Crawling will have 3 events for the 2023 season. See their website for more details.
Wild Dog Winch Challenge will be returning in 2023, once again at the Binderee property located in Willow Grove, Victoria. Spectators are only allowed stay tuned for details by heading to their socials for more details.
Check out their Facebook page for more upcoming event details www.facebook.com/wilddog4x4/
Or head to www.4x4racing.com.au for more information
CLIFFHANGER 4WD EVENT
October 7th to 13th 2023
Coming up in the 2023 Cliffhanger we will see...
Cliffhanger is the big daddy of Australian 4x4 racing, featuring tough winch courses, long navigation stages and fast creek runs. We pride ourselves on being a family friendly event, with free entry for children, and a base camp accessible by all vehicles, including sedans and large trucks. Steve and Rudi, along with their team of helpers, have been in the game for more than 20 years, and ensure you that this is an event you do not want to miss.
One stage alone is over 200 km long.
Winch Challenge Events Calendar 2021
CLIFFHANGER 4WD EVENT
April 11th to 16th 2021
Coming up in the 2021 Cliffhanger we will see...
- All stages will be started and finished using Rallysafe = no start lines, or 54321 or finish boxes, better use of marshals and no human error.
- A stage book handed out at the start of the event with all your stage notes for the week
- 7 Marshal leaders and they each only have 3 stages to worry about for the week and 2 days apart so they have plenty of time to prepare
- Less GPS - the rallysafe file needs to be smaller so we can fit all the stage starts and finishes on it so that means not as many waypoints. Oh well I guess we had better do more winching in that case. We have 3 rock faces very close to camp we will use for a night stage.
- We are sticking with Super Tourers but that class will be all about buying a budget vehicle (say $1000) and spending very little on it to race.
- In 2019 there was 800 klm of racing - So in 2021 we will increase that to 1,000 klm of racing.
Wild Dog Winch Challenge 2021 CANCELLED DUE TO COVID RESCHEDULED TO 2020 TBA
June 4th to 6th 2021
Wild Dog Winch Challenge will be returning after Covid saw last year cancelled, once again at the Binderee property located in Willow Grove, Victoria. Spectators are only allowed on Sunday.
Check out their Facebook page for more upcoming event details www.facebook.com/wilddog4x4/
Or head to www.4x4racing.com.au for more information
THE 4WD SHED CHALLENGE
August 6th to 8th 2021 CANCELLED DUE TO COVID RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 2022
We are sponsoring a new style event here in Victoria! The first 3 car team race in Victoria is heading our way on the 6th - 8th of August - with a twist! More drive time and obstacles than ever before with over 24 hours of racing jammed into 1 awesome weekend! Don’t rely on speed for this race! It’s at Bagshot raceway near Bendigo there will be loads of fun with new sections added. We are teaming up with 2 other great teams to race at this event & it should be a blast. Check out the event page on Facebook.
Winch Challenge Events Calendar 2020
WINCH CHALLENGE WAS CANCELLED IN VICTORIA & NSW DUE TO COVID 2 SMALL EVENTS WERE RUN LATE IN THE YEAR. AN EVENT AT TALLAROOK AS WELL AS ONE IN BENDIGO AT BAGSHOT.
Winch Challenge Events Calendar 2019
PATROLAPART 4X4 CHALLENGE
Winch challenge racing is set to make its return to Victoria for the 5th year with the Patrolapart 4x4 Challenge set to get underway at the old round one property at Old Fumina Rd, Neerim North, Vic
DATE: March 8th-10th 2019 (Labour Day Long Weekend)
Check out the event group on Facebook to keep up to date on ticket sales and event details.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/871408002899115/?ref=br_tf
Wild Dog Winch Challenge 2019
Wild Dog Winch Challenge will be returning for a 4th year at the Binderee property located in Willow Grove, Victoria
Check out their Facebook page for more upcoming event details www.facebook.com/wilddog4x4/
Or head to www.4x4racing.com.au for more information
CLIFFHANGER
April 7th to 12th 2019 This is it - The BIG ONE !
CLIFFHANGER has 100 National and International teams and is a combination of winch challenge, navigation, offroad cross country rally, and long course trials all in one massive outback location near Cobar, central outback,NSW. Base Camp makes it popular with families and friends as everyone camps together.
BENDIGO CCDA CHARITY RACE
The 2nd race to be run at Bagshot to raise money for a charity as determined by the commitee & members. Proceeds from the 2018 event were donated to Drought Angels. This event is a fast paced flat track event without winching.
NOVEMBER 22nd-24th 2019
OUTBACK CHALLENGE
Set in Outback NSW, teams compete in the vehicles in the ultimate test of survival. No pit crews, no home camp. The aim of the challenge is to keep both the vehicle & themselves functioning through the challenge to cross the finish line. Spectating packages are available.
More information available at Outback Challenge
DATE: Been revised to run Late 2020
Broken Hill, NSW
Winch Challenge Events Calendar 2018
Winch challenge racing is set to make its return to Victoria for the 4th year with the Patrolapart 4x4 Challenge set to get underway at the old round one property at Old Fumina Rd, Neerim North, Vic
DATE: March 9th-11th 2018 (Labour Day Long Weekend)
Check out the event group on Facebook to keep up to date on ticket sales and event details.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/871408002899115/?ref=br_tf
Tuff Truck Challenge 2018
The Tough Dog Tuff Truck Challenge (TTC) is a three day, hard as they come, 4WD competition event. The TTC is gruelling and enduring, and provides a real test for competing teams as they push themselves and their vehicles to the absolute limit. Boulders, Rock, Mud, Giant Tyres, Deep Deep Holes and Ruts make up the terrain that competitors must conquer… in hope of taking out the annual perpetual Tuff Truck trophy.
DATE: April 13th-15th 2018
VicWinch/ChickWinch Tooborac 2018
The next big thing!!! Tooborac VicWinch and ChickWinch – making its debut on April 20-22, Tooborac VIC.
This entry level event prioritizes entries away from the top runners and gives the rest of the field an opportunity to shine.
10 spots will be prioritized to Chickwinch entries where the Driver must be female (male Navigator’s are allowed). The remainder of the places are set for those who have not placed as a driver in the top 3 at a 4WD Winch Challenge event.
Head to www.4x4racing.com.au for more information No spectating available this year.
DATE: April 20th-22nd 2018
Wild Dog Winch Challenge 2018
Wild Dog Winch Challenge will be returning for a 3rd year at the Binderee property located in Willow Grove, Victoria
Check out their Facebook page for more upcoming event details www.facebook.com/wilddog4x4/
Or head to www.4x4racing.com.au for more information
Outback Challenge 2018
Set in Outback NSW, teams compete in the vehicles in the ultimate test of survival. No pit crews, no home camp. The aim of the challenge is to keep both the vehicle & themselves functioning through the challenge to cross the finish line. Spectating packages are available.
More information available at Outback Challenge
DATE: 21-28 September 2018
Broken Hill, NSW
Winch Challenge Events Calendar 2017
Patrolapart 4x4 Winch Challenge 2017
Winch challenge racing is set to make its return to Victoria for the 3rd year with the Patrolapart 4x4 Challenge set to get underway at the old round one property at Old Fumina Rd, Neerim North, Vic
DATE: March 10th-12th 2017 (Labour Day Long Weekend)
Check out the event group on Facebook to keep up to date on ticket sales and event details.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/871408002899115/?ref=br_tf
Cliffhanger 4WD Event
THE CLIFFHANGER is famous for long fun stages, a base camp family friendly outback 4wd experience.
Date : MAY 7th - 12th 2017
Cliffhanger's 13th year
Famous for :
Really long complex stages
Stages built with up close spectating in mind
Family Friendly base camp with Pit Lane
Best rigs from all over Australia
The Only Long Course event with entry level classes
Entry level classes feeding the sport with new comers
https://www.cliffhanger4wdevent.com.au/
Check out their Facebook page for event details.
https://www.facebook.com/Cliffhanger-4wd-Event-191739987529219/?fref=ts
Wild Dog Winch Challenge 2017
Wild Dog Winch Challenge will be returning for a 2nd year at the Binderee property located in Willow Grove, Victoria
Date : June 23rd-25th 2017
Check out their Facebook page for more upcoming event details
Ironman 4x4 Adventure Challenge W.A 2017
Back due to popular demand after an event return saw a huge demand after the 2016 event was run.
Ironman 4x4 Adventure Challenge W.A. Extreme 4x4 Winch Challenge Event in and around Esperance W.A.
Date :12-18th August 2017
Check out their Facebook page to stay updated on event details
https://www.facebook.com/Ironman-4x4-Adventure-Challenge-WA-513020728816160/
Outback Challenge 2017
After an event cancellation saw 2016 unable to run due to flooding in the outback, OBC 2017 will be back bigger than ever.
A 7 day 4x4 endurance race though the Aussie Outback. It is the most prestigious 4x4 challenge in Australia.
Check out their Facebook page to stay updated on event details
https://www.facebook.com/outbackchallenge/
Repco 4WD Winch Challenge 2017
Held in the hills of Dederang, Victoria Repco 4x4 winch Challenge will be running for the 3rd year this year.
Date :TBA
Check out their Facebook page to stay updated on event details
