TLCC Darwin conducts trips on a regular basis and is one of the most active clubs in the NT. While the majority of trips occur during the dry season, depending upon the severity of the wet, they can run as late as December and as early as January each year.
All members may participate as drivers on Club Trips and are encouraged to discuss their vehicle capabilities and experience with the Trip Leader or Tripping Up Coordinator prior to participation in the trip.
Potential members may be permitted to attend up to three day or single overnight trips to help them decide to join the club.
Trips are regularly posted in the TLCC Darwin Members Facebook group as well as notified via email. Trip leaders should register their trip or event with the Tripping Up Coordinator via the online Trip Proposal Form
Trip Leaders Guide
Check out the Trip Leader’s Guide to Short Trips for those who haven’t conducted a trip before or for a quick refresher for those who have.
The guide includes information about how to prepare, safety tips and trip grades.
Download the Trip Leaders Guide
Track and Trip Grading
There is no universal track grading system for 4wd tracks in Australia. At TLCC Darwin (and for the NT mostly) we use a grading system of Levels 1-5 to assist members in deciding which trips they would enjoy and which grade suits the driver’s experience and ability.
This system of grading is a guide only and may change due to weather and track conditions. The trip leader should be consulted in such circumstances.
Grade 1
Very easy with little if any 4X4 involvement. Will usually consist of a scenic tour or an easy trip to a camp and/or towing/snatching unlikely.
Grade 2
A relatively moderate 4X4 trip with winching and/or towing/snatching unlikely.
Grade 3
A medium 4X4 trip which requires caution whilst driving. Winching and/or towing/snatching should not be required.
Grade 4
A moderately difficult 4X4 trip with some winching and/or towing/snatching almost a certainty.
Grade 5
An extremely difficult 4X4 trip. Participants must be experienced at travelling over difficult terrain. Winching and/or towing/snatching will definitely be required.
