Crossed Up 4x4 Club

15/03/2026

February’s run was all about mud, ruts and rocks as we headed out to Rydal and Lidsdale State Forest for a solid day of 4WDing.

We explored a few different tracks, tackled a pretty interesting descent, and spent some time having a play on “Richards Hill” before making our way back out to State Mine Gully Road for a well-earned lunch at the The Winding House.

After lunch the convoy played along the Powerline Trail, then out to the Lost City North to take in the views before airing up and heading for home.

Big thanks to Steve for leading the trip — another great day out wheeling with a good crew!

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26/10/2025

Finaly home after a big weekend, while driving back from Coffs Harbour I have time to reflect on just how big yesterday’s meeting was. It was a real privilege to meet so many amazing people, I just wish it did not have to be over such a terrible set of circumstances. I am having real problems coming to grip to just how bad Chris Minns and his Party have dealt with the whole Great Koala Park, first they made an announcement that would put over a thousand workers out of work on Father’s Day with the added bonus that their property was now worth nothing because the small town you live in and support is now going to history.
They have made ridiculous claims that eco-tourism will boom, there is nothing that will make that happen, but it will destroy most of the tourism that already exists in the area, so a loss for the area.
We are hearing the government and the NPWS quoting far fetch claims that Koalas will be extinct in the wild in less than 25 years (No science to back this), harvesting timber increases the risk of fire (science tells us the opposite), Old growth forests are preferred by Koalas (science tells us they prefer new growth) and old growth forests absorb more carbon (you guessed it, the opposite).
So what are we expecting for access, well there will be lots of public consultation and we will all get a say, and they will collate all of it and then basically ignore it like every other time. The final decisions will be made by small minority groups with the same ideology as NPWS.
For me personally I have grown old believing NPWS was an honourable organisation that was respected by the majority of the population and now I have come to the realisation that they are just not trusted by anyone and have lost all credibility and this just breaks me.
Craig Thomas
President NSW/ACT Four Wheel Drive Association.

25/10/2025

05/10/2025

In September, our monthly MRnR Crossed Up 4x4 trip revisited Newnes Plateau in Lithgow. We began with the warm-up track and then ventured deeper into Newnes Plateau. It was wonderful to welcome many new participants on this trip, with some joining us directly from the 4WD show, eager to challenge themselves and their vehicles. It was, as always, a fantastic day.
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4WD NSW & ACT

14/09/2025

Hey guys! Thank you for coming out to the 4wd show today. It was nice to meet and chat with everyone.
If you want to join us for this weekend's trip, reach out to us via DM across the Crossed Up 4x4 Club socials.
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4WD NSW & ACT

12/09/2025

Come on down at the show and say g'day.

06/09/2025

Come and see us at the Show

SHOW HIGHLIGHT: 4WD Clubs Zone. The Sydney 4WD and Adventure Show is run by volunteers from NSW and ACT 4WD Clubs. The Club’s display area will include plenty of activity including the 4WD test track area. Find out about joining a club, plus you have the chance to WIN a roof top tent from James Baroud worth more than $5000! Visit https://sydney.4wdshow.com.au/whats-on/stage1/ for the full list of participating clubs.

06/09/2025

Crossed Up 4x4 July social trip saw us adventure to Yengo National Park .. about three hours north of Sydney. A great weekend away to enjoy the great outdoors and get to know other club members.
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17/08/2025

MRnR July .. our monthly Crossed Up 4x4 trip this month was back out to Newnes Plateau, Lithgow. Lots of new people on this trip, challenging themselves and their vehicles. Always a great day out.
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22/07/2025

For those who are members of the 4wd association you would have received a link for this in your email. For everyone else we encourage you all to follow this link to have your say on this.

The Parliament of New South Wales acknowledges and respects the traditional lands of all Aboriginal people, and pays respects to all Elders past and present. We acknowledge the Gadigal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which the Parliament of New South Wales stands.