Rust de Winter & Bundu Trail

   RUST DE WINTER BUNDU TRAIL

Aanwysings na ons Rust de Winter kampeer terrein

NB!!! 
Ons wil weereens aan alle besoekers aan Rust de Winter uitwys dat 
die water in die kamp se krane nie geskik is vir drink nie!

TOEGANGSFOOI VIR RUST DE WINTER VANAF 1 FEBRUARIE 2007:
LEDE: @ R20 pp per dag       NIE-LEDE: @ R30 pp per dag       R30 per voertuig/kamp per besoek

Rust de Winter is the official camp site of the 4x4ATV Organisation.  

Situated around 100km north of Pretoria, the members have an opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy time, off-road style, in nature. The 26,97ha camp site is situated on the banks of the Elands River and it is believed that, on our very camp site, you will find the biggest "Apiesdoring" trees in the southern hemisphere. Some of these trees are over 300 years old. 

This site caters an average of 100 permanent stands and about 200 casual sites available for day visitors. A touch of luxury is provided by 7 ablution facilities and 8 water tanks fed through a bore hole or pump form the river system depending on the time of year and water level in the river. (Please note however that this water is not fit for drinking - you are urged to bring along fresh drinking water when visiting the camp). Regular functions are hosted under the 4 lapa's on the site. 

Accross the road from the camp site we have access to what is known as the Gymkhana. Here our members have the opportunity to test their own as well as their vehicle's capabilities in a true off-road environment. These obstacles have been set up and are maintained by officials specifically for the purpose of enjoyment without damaging existing fauna and flora. The farms around Rust de Winter are privately owned and driving around on these dirt roads are strictly controlled and guided by the committee. We do however cater for this requirement through our Rust de Winter Bundu Trail where participants are taken into a mountainous area where guided access have been approved by the land owners. (Scroll down to learn more regarding our Budu Trail.)

The Rust de Winter camp site provides a cheaper option during holiday periods. A lot of our events are based at the camp site and normally additional events are held during holiday periods, ensuring that our members never get tired or bored when visiting Rust de Winter. Even the children are quite happy to spend the day at the swimming pool and sliding tube, providing parents with some deserved time off. They are free to explore nature within the camp fences. The emphasis on family participation is real and on big events such as the annual Toyota Rust de Winter Jamboree, the committee provides special entertainment for the children.

Rates: Members - R20.00 per person per day
R50.00 per vehicle per stay
Non-Members - R30.00 per person per day
R50.00 per vehicle per stay

To become eligible for a stand at Rust de Winter you have to be an active member of the 4X4ATV Organisation for no less than 2 years. Being "active" requires you to regularly attend monthly meetings and social functions. Your continued involvement in our Organisation activities is required - you have to attend at least 6 monthly meetings and visit your camp site at least 8 times during the year. Making yourself available to help in the camp where required, also helps a lot towards motivating for your stand. Should you meet this requirement, please contact Piet Pearson (0824455583) - there are limited stands available right now! Permanent stand fees are R350.00 per year and the normal camp fees per day applies. Membership and Rust de Winter fees are payable before the end of January each year.  

Rust de Winter na 327mm reën in Januarie 2008

AANKONDIGING / ANNOUNCEMENT 
Die Jamboree word uitgestel / The Jamboree is postponed

Entry form for Toyota Rust de Winter Jamboree 2009

"BOSVARK"

A major project that took 5 months to complete. This vehicle will be used by Bushy in the camp for various tasks in an endeavor to keep our camp neat and tidy. There are a few people I need to thank for their sponsorships: 

Special thanks to Richard Mansell for all his labor and the use of his workshop and facilities. 
N1 4x4 sponsored the 1984 Toyota Stout chassis. 

The other sponsors: 

Sarel Viljoen 
Battery Centre
Dean Dundas 
Piet Pearson
Chris Stapelberg 
Jeff Almec
Chris Mod 
Chris Rothman
Deon’s Auto 
Hannes vd Merwe

Thank you!
Peter Claasen

   
Albert Sgobela is nou al 3 jaar by ons Rust de Winter kampeer terrein se ingang, altyd vriendelik en altyd pligsgetrou op diens. Ons wil net uitwys dat sy enigste funksie is om hekgelde in te neem en te sorg dat daar hout beskikbaar is vir die kampeerders - moet hom asb. nie verantwoordelik hou vir enige iets anders nie. Sedert sy indiensneming het ons kontrole van kampfooie baie verbeter. Die boeke is altyd netjies en geballanseer met elke sent toegeskryf waar dit hoort. Hy word saam opgewonde wanneer ons ‘n goeie naweek het en selfs wanneer dit stil is is hy op sy pos. Hy weet om genoeg kleingeld byderhand te hou vir die glybaan en as jou kinder per ongeluk “wegraak”, vra vir Albert, hy weet waar die kinders die graagste speel. Van al die gereelde kampeerders op Rust de Winter, ‘n groot dankie aan Albert!

What is camping without a nice, big camp fire! 
You can buy your braai wood for R12.00 per bag from Albert at the gate.

RUST DE WINTER BUNDU TRAIL

1.    RATING

This trail is rated between a *** to a **** route. 
(Refer the bottom of this page for an analysis on this rating.)

3.    LOCALITY

The trail is situated halfway to Warmbaths to the north of Pretoria, east of the highway between Rust de Winter dam and Moloto. The trail starts from the camping area of the 4x4ATV Organisation at Rust de Winter. The easiest way to get to the camp is to use the highway from Pretoria to Warmbaths. Use the Hammanskraal / Boekenhout off-ramp turning right across the highway and travel east. Just after crossing the highway take next tar road left going north. At following T-junction turn right going east. Pass the Rust de Winter dam road sign still going east and continue straight through the next tar cross roads. Pass a small settlement with stores and big Apiesdoring trees in the background and cross the Elands River bridge. Turn right just after the river into the camping area of the 4x4ATV Organisation. The camping area is approximately 100km from Pretoria. 

4.    DIFFICULTY OF TRAIL

Drivers should preferably know their vehicles and have some off-road experience. The trail is not dangerous if drivers follow the advise of the tour guides. When obstacles or difficult terrain is covered, officials will guide drivers as and when required. Drivers will definitely learn more about what their vehicles are capable of and gain valuable experience on this trail.

5.    TRAIL DURATION

Two days. Trail starts from Rust de Winter camp at 10h00 on the Saturday and participants will be back in camp by 14h00 on the Sunday.

8.    RECOMMENDED PERIODS AND REQUIRED PARTICIPANTS

Trails can be booked from January to May and August to December. A minimum of 10 to a maximum of 15 vehicles are required.

9.    BOOKING

Trails can be booked with Peter Claasen of the 4x4ATV Organisation at R300.00 per vehicle (non-members pay R400.00 per vehicle) on cell phone no: 082 558 6184. 

TRAIL RATINGS:

*	Suitable for the absolute beginner.
**	A little experience required or accompanied by someone with experience.
***	Experience need not be vast but the basics must be there.  Basic de-bogging equipment must be carried.
****	Know your vehicle in terms of driving, fixing and getting it unstuck.
*****	Several years of experience in all aspects of off-roading as well as traveling with a second vehicle is mandatory.

     
  
Rehabilitering van die Gymkana en herbou van hindernisse is nou in volle gang. ‘n Paar hindernisse is reeds voltooi en lyk nogal uitdagend en vertoon indrukwekkend. Danksy klublede soos Tom Zeeman, Jean Moolman, Werner Pretorius, Piet Fourie en sy span. Dankie vir jul hulp sover. ‘n Spesiale dank aan ons klein trekker drywertjie Victor Kleynhans vir sy harde werk, só word dit van kleins af gedoen!!!!
Pierre Landman het ‘n John Deere Front Loader tot ons beskikking gestel om te help met die grondverskuiwing, wat vir ons geweldig tyd bespaar. Baie, baie dankie!
Afgesien van die vordering met die herbou van hindernisse word daar nog baie hulp benodig. Daar is min naweke oor tot die Jamboree. Ek is seker met nog hulp sal ons hierdie jaar ‘n interessante Jamboree van goeie gehalte kan aanbied.
Lede wat kan help die betrokke naweek, skakel asseblief met Lukas by 083 284 7124.

Hierdie fotos is geneem tydens brandbesrtyding noord van ons Rust de Winter kampterrein agter die ou ko-öperasie.
Op pad om 'n rustige aandjie by Rust de Winter kampterrein te gaan geniet, het ons groot rookwolke aan die Noordekant van die pad gesien. Teen vyf uur die middag het Pierre Poliesman ons gekontak om te help met die blus van die vuur wat gedraai het in die rigting van ons kamp. Gelukkig was daar nie 'n sterk wind nie, maar 'n mens weet nooit nie. As die vlamme oor die pad gespring het, was ons kamp die volgende in sy vernietigende pad.
Met Bushy, Abert en Alfred wat die waterpomp op Bostrok 3 beman het, was die vuur teen agtuur onder beheer. Hierdie is weereens 'n voorbeeld van hoe die ATV 4x4 klub, nie net sy eie belange beskerm nie, maar ook hoe ons omgee vir die gemeen-skap in die omgewing.
Dankie aan ons personeel, Bushy, Albert en Alfred wat nie gehuiwer het om selfs na ure te gaan help nie.

Groete, Deon Kok.