1st ever NSW Annual Gathering - Turon River Diggings

[NSW Gathering]

Sign Up Here

When:
May 20th to 22nd (feel free to arrive earlier, and stay later)

Where:
Turon River Diggings Campground. (33°11.037'S, 149°57.194'E)
KML File here (google maps)
GPX File here

The Diggings campground is in Turon National Park. To get there:

• Take Mudgee Road from Lithgow and drive about 40km through Capertee
• Turn left into Lochaber Road just north of Capertee and follow signs to Turon National Park

Facilities and Services:

• Accessible to camper trailers and 4 wheel drive vehicles.
• Not recommended for 2 wheel drive vehicles. Conditions can change rapidly.
• There are pit toilets in the main camping area.
• No dogs
• Water is available for cleaning, showering, portable toilets etc from the creek
• The location has a number of fire pits and sets of tables and benches.
• There is no power at the campground.
• Closest LP Gas, Diesel and Petrol is at Capertee (limited hours, Lithgow is 24 hours)
• No Phone Signal at the Campground (limited Teltsra Service at top of ridge)
• Firewood is not provided and may not be collected from the park, so you’ll need to bring your own supply.
• Generators are not permitted in this campground
• Rubbish bins are not available, so please take your rubbish with you when leaving.

What you need to Bring:

• If you are going out on the drives, your own rated recovery equipment.
• All camping equipment required.
• All food and water for cooking and drinking.
• UHF radio for communication while driving.
• Anything else to be self sufficient for the duration of your stay.

All rubbish must be taken out with you. There are no rubbish bins.
Please do not dispose of metal containers, glass bottles or plastic in campfires.
Remember, if you can carry it in, you can carry it out.
We would also encourage picking up any rubbish you come across.
Please do not dispose of any rubbish in the pit toilets as this leads to them being closed and unavailable


What Will Happen?
As This is NSW's first official gathering, you should look forward to a good old catch up with all your old, and newly made 4x4Earth buddies. We will be organizing some day trips on the Saturday and Sunday to some of the area's more iconic places. This may include old gold mining relics and tours, look outs and cliffs as well as some good old fashioned 4wding tailored to the difficulty you choose.
If your're looking to join in on some drives (which will be sorted out closer to day) make sure your're up to speed with our convoy procedures, you can find them here.
Don't forget, the trip leaders will be more than happy to help you out, guide you through the tougher parts if required, and with any other queries you may have.
If you're looking for just for a relaxing time, feel free to just come down, setup camp, kick back and enjoy!
We encourage all members, new and old to come along, everyone, including the whole family (except the dog) are more than welcome!
Don't forget to use the sign up form at top of the page, or here.

Got a question, need some info, give @Gavo or @Toddyh a message and they will sort you out for you.

Attending:
1 Gavo NSW
2 Toddyh NSW
3 Wang NSW
4 richardlnsw NSW
5 Michael Baker NSW
6 Billolga NSW
7 eman NSW
8 axle82 NSW
9 myp NSW
10 Mitchmate NSW
11 Teza h NSW
12 basejj NSW
13 stardog NSW
14 abw NSW
15 underdog NSW
16 Hendo75 NSW
17 ben_g_2154 NSW
18 RSHNSTNDRD NSW
19 RODEODAVE NSW
20 jared galway NSW
21 MikedOut NSW
22 Jaye NSW
23 myall NSW
24 03hilux NSW
25 coolumbla NSW
26 Yobboford NSW
27 bugsy NSW
28 itlldoo NSW
29 1 red gu NSW
30 bradlaurent NSW
31 hilux madness NSW
32 Kat NSW
33 Russman76 NSW
34 Les PK Ranger SA
35 Carl Tunstall NSW
36 David.DeBruyn NSW
37 Damoranga NSW
38 Maddon NSW
39 ray NSW
40 Memphis NSW
41 Luke&Aly NSW
42 Keen105 NSW
43 Mr DPG NSW
44 Dangermouse NSW


Huge thanks to the following sponsors for coming on board to make this an even more memorable event:
O'Donnells Auto Electrical
Located in Penshurst, NSW.
http://www.odonnellsautoelectrical.com.au/

Truracks
Western Towbars and Bullbars
Located in Penrith, NSW
http://www.truracks.com.au/

TransPower Industrial
Located in Wodonga, VIC
http://www.hispec.com.au/

 

[Toddyh]

This looks like an excellent trip. I would love to attend if that's ok

 

[richardlnsw]

Too far for me I think.

 

[hiluxdriver]

I'll come. Put me down as a definate. Pick you up on the way Dickie?

 

[Gavo]

I'll come. Put me down as a definate. Pick you up on the way Dickie?

Lucky Dickie doesn't mind a detour!

 

[hiluxdriver]

Rego done

 

[billolga]

My Annual big Trip is planned for somewhere between the end of May to July depending on the weather in the Centre & WA.
Put me down as a To be Confirmed.

 

[richardlnsw]

I'll come. Put me down as a definate. Pick you up on the way Dickie?

I may have the missus with me on this one. Will be getting there Thursday. When will you be going?

 

[richardlnsw]

Rego done.

 

[axle82]

Right I'll have my injector pump sorted so I better show up

 

[Jaye]

Sounds good

 

[bugsy]

Sounds good got a driver on holidays in may so cant confirm at this stage but hopefully worst case make the sat night

 

[Chatty]

In the calendar, but will have to wait to set if I can make it work

 

[Les PK Ranger]

Me too Dave (Chatty), was going to post up if any SA crew want to come along, should even have a spare seat as Anne has other things on, plus I might just keep easing to Brisvegas and do a stint of work up here again, good excuse to head up the coast then for a week and check out a few beaches
We'll see if it works out, would like to get the the inaugural NSW meet.

 

[Mitchmate]

Would love to tag along and be a part of the first 'offical' gathering for the state
At this stage won't know till a bit closer to the date in relation to work and condition of the truck...

 

[Wang]

Would love to tag along and be a part of the first 'offical' gathering for the state
At this stage won't know till a bit closer to the date in relation to work and condition of the truck...

Even if your truck is a not 100%. Just jump in with someone for the trips. Can ride shot gun with me if you like. Or sure there will be some spare seats if you can't bring yourself to go in a pootrol.

 

[Chatty]

Me too Dave (Chatty), was going to post up if any SA crew want to come along, should even have a spare seat as Anne has other things on, plus I might just keep easing to Brisvegas and do a stint of work up here again, good excuse to head up the coast then for a week and check out a few beaches
We'll see if it works out, would like to get the the inaugural NSW meet.

Would be good to have a good SA contingent and I love that area around Capertee/Glen Davis/Newnes

 

[Les PK Ranger]

I love that area around Capertee/Glen Davis/Newnes

Haven't done much 4wdn in NSW, just Stockton and some coastal areas from Sydney up.
Looks like a nice area to explore there.

 

[Mitchmate]

Even if your truck is a not 100%. Just jump in with someone for the trips. Can ride shot gun with me if you like. Or sure there will be some spare seats if you can't bring yourself to go in a pootrol.

Might take you up on that one Craig, see what happens closer to the date might be working knowing my luck haha

 

[Chatty]

Have spent a load of time in the area and looking forward to getting back there when I can.
I used to drive steam trains (really!) at Zig Zag just out of Lithgow and have pottered around the area in everything from an old Rangie to an 80 series and a Pajero.