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Co-ordinates/ Koördinate: S25 11 54.0 E28 34 32.0
Rust de Winter is the official camp site of the 4x4ATV Club. 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 for 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 12 water tanks fed through a bore hole or pumped from 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. Across 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. Should you be interested in Bird Watching, Hiking or a self drive Game drive only 2km from the camp site. Please contact Dave Howcroft. 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. To become eligible for a stand at Rust de Winter you have to be an active member of the 4X4ATV Club for no less than 2 years. Being "active" requires you to regularly attend monthly meetings and social functions. Your continued involvement in our Clubs 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 Flip Stander ( 082 551 3808 ) - there are limited stands available right now! Permanent stand fees are R1500.00 per year. There are no additional charges for camping. Rust de Winter fees are payable before the end of May each year.
Here is some great news: We now have Buck at Rdw, there are 5 Ewes and 1 Ram and all the ewes are pregnant. Please be quite around them so that they can get used to us, I have included a Photograph for those who cannot go and see them soon. A big thank you to Piet Pearson and to the sponsor TIGER WHEEL & TYRE for the sponsorship of these beautiful animals. Ons het op Donderdag, 17
September, 6 Blesbokke ontvang, met die hulp van TIGER
WHEEL & TYRE as borg. Ons dank gaan aan Piet Pearson wat die reëlings
getref het vir die organisasie van die verkryging van dié bokke. Ons
versoek dat almal nie te naby aan die bokke probeer kom nie, hulle is nog n
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