Lake Ballard - Long Trip (Members Only)

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Itinerary

• Name of Trip: Lake Ballad -  Extended Long Trip
• Trip Type: Extended Long Trip
• Trip Difficulty: Beginner  
• Vehicle Suitability: 4WD Low Range, Recovery points or recovery hitch, Snatch Strap Kit, Shovel,  
• Driver Experience: Suitable for all drivers with reasonable experience
• UHF Channel: 10
• Minimum Requirements: Licensed & roadworthy vehicle, UHF Radio either a fixed unit or a handheld unit (5 watts is the recommended wattage for handheld radios), Rated recovery points front and rear of your vehicle or minimum a rated (recovery hitch), 2 x rated bow shackles, 1 x snatch strap & damper blanket, 1 x long-handle shovel, Air Compressor, Tire Deflator, Enough water for 24 hours per occupant. Portable Toilet (for more information please visit our FAQ regarding our requirements here
• Maximum Vehicles: unlimited
• National Park Pass: Not Required
• Trip Start Date: 23/09/2024  
• Trip Finish Date: 03/10/2024 
• Trip Start Time: 1030 hrs
• Trip Finish Time: 1300hrs approximately
• Muster Point: Oval opposite Railway Tavern Southern Cross
• Directions: Click Here
• Safety / Trip Briefing: 1030 hrs
• Sand Flags: yes
• Fuel: All attendees must have a full tank of fuel before the Safety / Trip briefing
• Water: Minimum of 5 Litres per day per passenger per day.
• Firewood: Three bags
• Camping Fees: $0.00
• Toilets: BYO Portable Toilet - Dump Point at Lake Ballard
• Weather: The outdoors can change its conditions at any moment, be prepared for cold/ hot – dry/wet conditions
• National Park Fees: No
• Footwear: Enclosed Shoes must be worn on loose gravel surfaces. We recommend wearing boots if you have them or shoes with lots of treads the pee gravel can be slippery.
• Food: BYO - Self-Sufficient 
• Additional Costs: Nil
• Dogs: Dogs are allowed but must be well-behaved and kept on a leash at all times no exceptions! there is 1080 baits in the areas we will be visiting and staying at. All dogs must be kept away from all members when members are eating food.
• Fuel: Additional Fuel is required either 50 liters of jerry cans or a long-range fuel tank is required.
• Personal Details Form:  Attendees are required to keep an up-to-date personal details form. One per person in their glove box or center console - click Here for the form.
• Trip Leader: Tracy – 0428 029 786
• Charlie: TBC
• If running late you must inform the Trip Leader. 
• Please also note that for some types of trips, this is not always possible and if you run too late you run the risk of being unable to go on the trip.

Trip Overview -TBC

The Club is heading to Lake Ballard in the Wheatbelt. 

This trip is suitable for beginners and stock vehicles, Caravans, and Camper Trailers are suitable.

There are no camping fees payable on this trip.

You must be fully self-sufficient - there are no amenities available. 

We will spend approximately two days exploring and camping before arriving at Lake Ballard.

Once the Club arrives at Lake Ballard, we will set up camp for approx. 4-5 days before making our way towards Southern Cross. 

During our stay at Lake Ballard, we will go check out Menzies to explore the history of the town and to get fule on the 28th. On the 30th we will be packing up camp and we will be driving the tracks to Ryans Find and arriving at Southern Cross.

The plan is to arrive at Southern Cross on the 3rd of October. Members have the option to camp the night there or to make their way back to Perth from Southern Cross. 

If you need additional information please contact Tracy.

The weather could be cold & wet, so please ensure you bring wet weather gear and something warm to wear.

Attendees are advised to please ensure safety/event requirements are taken

• Follow instructions given by the trip leader, trip leader 2IC / Charlie.
• Carefully follow all directions given by the trip leader, trip leader 2IC / Charlie.
• Make sure you arrive early before the safety/trip briefing
• If you are not sure about something or you need assistance please radio call the Trip Leaders or Charlie for assistance
• To ensure you are familiar with our General Rules & Convoy Procedures  click here

Attendee Acknowledgment -

Drivers must hold a valid Western Australian Drivers License

Vehicles are registered & roadworthy

Vehicles must have a roadworthy spare tire jack and tools to change it

Attendees are required to follow all instructions & directions given to me by a member of the committee trip leaders or any other person given authority to provide instructions & directions by the committee

Attendees must always act and conduct my activities with the Isuzu Club in the safest & respectful manner

Attendees are expected to arrive at the Muster Point with a full tank of fuel 15 minutes before the Muster Time

If running late, attendees must contact the Trip Leader to discuss possible options - If running too late I may not be able to attend the trip

Attendees understand that the club records different types of media for its purposes & it is my responsibility to ensure I remove myself from the recording location if I wish not to be recorded

If attendees fail to follow instructions given, act or conduct activities in a non-safe manner and or an unrespectful manner you may be asked to leave the trip

If you require further information please email info@isuzu4x4clubwa.com.au