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13 - 15 JUNE 2025
SYDNEY SHOWGROUND

4x4 Outdoors Show Sydney

Tracks N Trips

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Tracks N Trips

Tracks N Trips at Sydney 4x4 Show

TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS!

Join the Tracks N Trips informative sessions, where you will be provided with the necessary tips & tricks on tackling some of Australia's best off-road tracks!

Dive into the world of thrilling adventures and captivating tracks through intimate group discussions led by experienced explorers. Discover valuable tips, tricks, and insider knowledge as they shared their first-hand experiences on iconic routes, and provide you with the inspiration you need to get out there.

It's where adventures meets education and is a must visit whether you have already started your outdoor adventure dreams or are just beginning and looking for a place to start.

HOSTED BY DINGO DAVE

Dave "Dingo" Darmody is the visionary behind The Australian Offroad Academy (AORA), where he serves as Founder, Director, and Principal Instructor. With over 20 years of experience in outdoor and environmental education, Dingo Dave has dedicated his career to delivering top-notch 4x4 training and tours across Australia. His mission is to equip adventurers with the skills and confidence needed to tackle any terrain safely and joyfully, making him the perfect host for Tracks N Trips!

Planning your next trip and wondering where to go? Check out the daily sessions below.

Tracks N Trips Daily 4x4 Sessions at Sydney Show

JENOLAN CAVES & NEWNES, NSW

Jamie Hazelden shares practical tips for beach, bush, and remote travel, with a focus on exploring some of NSW’s most striking spots. From the ancient limestone formations of Jenolan Caves to the sandstone cliffs and historic shale oil ruins of Newnes in the Wolgan Valley, it’s a look at the best of what the bush has to offer.

THE WATAGANS, NSW

You don't need a heavily modified, Insta-ready, influencer-endorsed monster rig to have fun on Sydney's doorstep. After a week of non-stop rain, a trip was made using a combination of previous knowledge, online tools and the collective wisdom of the group.

Four Patrols, two Toyotas and a Jeep. Did we make it out unscathed?

HIGH COUNTRY, VIC

Hema Maps have just spent two months remapping Victoria's High Country. In this session, you'll hear about the latest updates on tracks in Victoria's legendary alpine destinations – Wonnangatta, the Dargo High Plains, Blue Rag, Mount Stirling. 

K'GARI, QLD

Led by Dingo Dave, this session will equip you with insider tips on navigating K'gari’s unique terrain, from the expansive 75 Mile Beach to the soft inland sand tracks. Learn how to prepare your vehicle, manage tides, secure permits, and drive safely on the world’s largest sand island. This session will help you make the most of your Fraser Coast adventure — with confidence, safety, and unforgettable memories in mind. 

 

TRACKS N TRIPS 2025 SCHEDULE

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11:00
  1. Tracks N Trips - Jenolan Caves & Newnes
    Stand 242, Hall 2
    30 mins
    • Tracks N Trips
    Jamie Hazelden shares practical tips for beach, bush, and remote travel, with a focus on exploring some of NSW’s most striking spots. From the ancient limestone formations of Jenolan Caves to the sand ...
12:00
  1. Tracks N Trips – The Watagans, NSW
    Stand 242, Hall 2
    30 mins
    • Tracks N Trips
    You don't need a heavily modified, Insta-ready, influencer-endorsed monster rig to have fun on Sydney's doorstep. After a week of non-stop rain, a trip was made using a combination of previous knowled ...
13:00
  1. Tracks N Trips - Victorian High Country
    Stand 242, Hall 2
    30 mins
    • Tracks N Trips
    Hema Maps have just spent 2 months remapping Victoria's High Country. Come and hear about the latest updates on tracks in Victoria's legendary alpine destinations – Wonnangatta, the Dargo High Plains, ...
14:00
  1. Tracks N Trips - K'Gari, QLD
    Stand 242, Hall 2
    30 mins
    • Tracks N Trips
    Led by Dingo Dave, this session will equip you with insider tips on navigating K'gari’s unique terrain, from the expansive 75 Mile Beach to the soft inland sand tracks. Learn how to prepare your vehic ...
11:00
  1. Tracks N Trips - Jenolan Caves & Newnes
    Stand 242, Hall 2
    30 mins
    • Tracks N Trips
    Jamie Hazelden shares practical tips for beach, bush, and remote travel, with a focus on exploring some of NSW’s most striking spots. From the ancient limestone formations of Jenolan Caves to the sand ...
12:00
  1. Tracks N Trips – The Watagans, NSW
    Stand 242, Hall 2
    30 mins
    • Tracks N Trips
    You don't need a heavily modified, Insta-ready, influencer-endorsed monster rig to have fun on Sydney's doorstep. After a week of non-stop rain, a trip was made using a combination of previous knowled ...
13:00
  1. Tracks N Trips - Victorian High Country
    Stand 242, Hall 2
    30 mins
    • Tracks N Trips
    Hema Maps have just spent 2 months remapping Victoria's High Country. Come and hear about the latest updates on tracks in Victoria's legendary alpine destinations – Wonnangatta, the Dargo High Plains, ...
14:00
  1. Tracks N Trips - K'Gari, QLD
    Stand 242, Hall 2
    30 mins
    • Tracks N Trips
    Led by Dingo Dave, this session will equip you with insider tips on navigating K'gari’s unique terrain, from the expansive 75 Mile Beach to the soft inland sand tracks. Learn how to prepare your vehic ...
11:00
  1. Tracks N Trips - Jenolan Caves & Newnes
    Stand 242, Hall 2
    30 mins
    • Tracks N Trips
    Jamie Hazelden shares practical tips for beach, bush, and remote travel, with a focus on exploring some of NSW’s most striking spots. From the ancient limestone formations of Jenolan Caves to the sand ...
12:00
  1. Tracks N Trips – The Watagans, NSW
    Stand 242, Hall 2
    30 mins
    • Tracks N Trips
    You don't need a heavily modified, Insta-ready, influencer-endorsed monster rig to have fun on Sydney's doorstep. After a week of non-stop rain, a trip was made using a combination of previous knowled ...
13:00
  1. Tracks N Trips - Victorian High Country
    Stand 242, Hall 2
    30 mins
    • Tracks N Trips
    Hema Maps have just spent 2 months remapping Victoria's High Country. Come and hear about the latest updates on tracks in Victoria's legendary alpine destinations – Wonnangatta, the Dargo High Plains, ...
14:00
  1. Tracks N Trips - K'Gari, QLD
    Stand 242, Hall 2
    30 mins
    • Tracks N Trips
    Led by Dingo Dave, this session will equip you with insider tips on navigating K'gari’s unique terrain, from the expansive 75 Mile Beach to the soft inland sand tracks. Learn how to prepare your vehic ...

TRACKS N TRIPS SESSIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

Jamie has been traveling this country for over 25 years in a wide range of vehicles but mainly his trusty land rover, exploring both the popular routes and those far less traveled. Over time, he has developed a deep connection to the Aussie bush and its people — both past and present.

It’s this connection, combined with Jamie’s unassuming and inquisitive nature, that has helped forge strong relationships with Indigenous communities and pastoralists alike. They all share a common vision: to see the land cared for, respected, and ultimately shared with others who are willing to take that step and explore.

The Australian Bushman series takes viewers on a true journey through the heart of Australia — from the mountains along Queensland’s Great Dividing Range, through the Victorian High Country, to the remote communities of Cape York, Arnhem Land, and the Kimberleys. Viewers will learn from Traditional Owners, experience sacred places only revealed to those who know where to look and who to ask.

Hema Maps is an Australian based mapping and publishing company that was founded in 1983. The company has expanded purposefully to the point where today it has comprehensive Australia and overseas map coverage in a variety of forms including folded maps, atlases, guides and digital products such as apps and dedicated GPS navigation systems. 

The Club was established in 1976 by a group of four-wheel drive enthusiasts, interested in pursuing common interests and activities, and aiming to give the Nissan Patrol its own standing. 

No longer limited to Nissan Patrols, membership is open to all types of four-wheel drive and all ages – both people and vehicles! 

In 2002, we purchased a 94ha block of Land and, in 2006, built the Shed there to provide full facilities for our members.

The atmosphere is one of fun and friendship, attracting a wide variety of people from all over NSW and ACT. Our Club holds monthly driver training weekends, tag-a-long tours from one day to several weeks in length and a variety of social activities.

Dave "Dingo" Darmody is the Founder, Director and Principal Instructor at The Australian Offroad Academy (AORA) – one of Australia’s leading 4x4 offroad and touring educators delivering outstanding training and tours for recreational, corporate and government clients all over Australia. 
 

Dingo Dave has over 20 years of educational experience, and is a qualified Outdoor and Environmental Education Teacher. He has used this experience to deliver outstanding, entertaining and exceptional quality 4x4 education in numerous locations all over Australia, as well as taking clients on boutique tours to some of Australia's most remote and stunning locations.