CruiserKhana is a 4WD competition focused on testing the driver’s skill and knowledge of their vehicle’s capabilities by simulating various off-road scenarios and conditions.

The competition is designed for standard 4WD vehicles or those set up for touring.

As a result, highly modified vehicles are not required.

2   Who runs CruiserKhana?

CruiserKhana is run by the Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Inc. otherwise known as the TLCCV.

3   Where is CruiserKhana located?

4   What are the costs?

See the on-line entry form for costs. 

Entry is based on a Vehicle with a Driver and Navigator.  The Driver and Navigator may swap roles for an event but a vehicle can only compete once per event. Vehicles cannot be shared.

The cost includes camping and two breakfasts, Saturday Happy Hour and Dinner (BYO Drinks). The CruiserKhana raflle will be drawn during the Saturday night dinner. Overall Winner will be annunced on Sunday 20th after the final optional event.

Competitors, Navigators and passengers who are not a member of a club affiliated with 4WD Victoria (4WDV)
will also be required to pay $15 per family for indemnity insurance.

Members of an affiliated 4WDV club will already be indemnified.  4WD Club name and membership number must be entered on the entry form.

5   Can I just come for the day?

Day visitors are very welcome, just pay $15 at the gate per family. Permit will be given at this time with wristbands.

6   How do I enter?

Online registration including payment is available by clicking on the Online Registration link on the CruiserKhana website www.cruiserkhana.com.au as soon as entries open.

Follow the instructions on the entry form and make an online payment.

The closing date for entries is 6th October 2024.  Please note there is a limited number of competitors and camping spectators. Once the maximum is reached, registrations will be closed.

7   Is camping available?

Campsites and access to the modern toilet and shower facilities are available and included as part of the entry fees for competitors and spectators.

Some campsites may be some distance from the facilities but will have access to portable toilets in the immediate vicinity.

Where possible the organising committee will ensure competitors and teams are able to camp together.

One entry free allows entrants one campsite, and one vehicle parking bay. Any other vehicles will be parked at the discretion of the organisers.

Camping requirements with dimensions of caravans, campertrailers and tents are required at the time of entry to allow allocation of a campsite that fulfils your requirements and allows the organisers to allocate Campsites prior to the event.

If Navigators need an individual campsite please let the organisers know and we will try to accommodate in the same 
area (while not guaranteed, this can generally be accommodated if advised in advance).

8   What other accomodation is available?

There are a number of other accommodation options in the Yarck area:

*  There are a number local Bed and Breakfasts available in the area.

*  Hotel and Motel accommodation is also available in the near by towns of Yea and Alexandra.

Standard entry charges will still apply for competitors and weekend spectators and will include the presentation dinner
on Saturday evening.

9   Is food available?

Catering is available and included in the entry fee for breakfast Saturday and Sunday. CFA BBQ Friday evening with Lunch
available at the Bus Stop Kiosk on Saturday & Sunday. Any dietary requirements for vegetarian & gluten free will be available. 

A kiosk will be operating adjacent to the competition area, supplying breakfast & lunch at very reasonable prices,
including hot food, hot and cold drinks. 

The Kiosk will be open for breakfast from 7am on Saturday and 8am Sunday morning until the close of events each day.

The local CFA will be operating a Funds-Raising sausage sizzle on Friday evening from 6pm until 8:30pm.  
Sausages and drinks are available at reasonable rates so come help support the local CFA.

        Saturday night is the raffle & individual events presentation dinner which is included as part of the entry fees.

       Volunteers meals are free with the inclusion of having been covered by insurance of $15 ifnot already a 4WDV member.  

All entrants and spectators staying for the Saturday evening meal will need to supply their
own cutlery, plate as well as liquid refreshments.

Definitely family friendly - not just for the blokes and their mates.

Younger folk can also assist in some of the events as navigators. All about having some fun!

12   What is involved in the events?

There will be a number of events designed to test the driver’s skill in stock standard four-wheel drives or vehicles with slight modifications for touring.

All events attract substantial prizes.

An event may test your skill in handling a muddy track, or how well you negotiate a sandy section. 

The events change each year so the specific skills tested will change.

This competition is for stock standard vehicles and highly modified vehicles will have no advantage. 

Saturday events will be run on a roster system commencing at 8:30am and finish late afternoon with a break for lunch.

A compulsory Driver Briefing will be held each morning.

There are also some optional events Friday evening & Sunday late morning that do not count towards overall scores although sponsor prizes are awarded.

The “Friday Night Drive” event WILL be held in 2024.

Competitors are not required to compete in every event, it will notaffect scoring for the overall winner and impact on a team’s overall scores.

Free tag-along tours of the TLCCV property are available at the completion of competition on the Sunday.

13   What sort of prizes are on offer?

Kaymar, ARB, and TERRAIN TAMER are major partners accompanied by some of Australia’s most recognised 4WD companies
and a number of smaller family companies and local businesses sponsoring prizes.

14   Do I need a Navigator?

Yes, all events require a navigator.

The driver and navigator are permitted to swap places during the competition but a vehicle can only compete once per event.

15   Do I need to be part of a Team?

No, entry in the "Teams" competiton is optional.

16  How do I enter a Team?

Teams of up to three entrants (maximum/minimum) can be specified on the application form but can be changed up to two weeks before the event.

Clubs can also enter more than one team.

17  Where do I find the Rules?

CruiserKhana Rules entry rules will be posted on the CruiserKhana website when entries open.

CruiserKhana is run under the TLCCV CruiserKhana Competition rules.

Vehicles must meet the guidelines set for the event. Competition modified vehicles are not permitted under the rules.

All competitors should read all rules accompanying the application form.Any vehicles not complying with these rules will not be allowed to compete.

No correspondence will be entered into with respect to competition decisions and all decisions reside with the organising committee and scrutineers under the direction of the Chief Marshal.

Additional information:

One of the most common questions relates to dual after-market petrol/gas vehicles. As this modification will have no effect on performance of the vehicle, this modification does not exclude participation.

Tyres MUST fit through the gauge as described in the Vehicle rules,to be admissible for competition.Do NOT RELY on the tyre as marked as there may be significant variation in size between some tyre brands. Tyres that are factory and/or roadworthy are permitted.

You are required to have a current license, be free of the influence of alcohol and other drugs. Drivers and navigators can expect to be breath tested before or during competition.

The use of on-board cameras to monitor performance or devices which are deemed scrutineers to “offer assistance to competitors in events” is forbidden.Cameras that do not have a direct feed to occupants and that are strictly used to film the event are permitted.

18   Are Learner Drivers permitted to enter?

Only probationary or fully licensed drivers are permitted to drive in competition events.

A Navigator is not required to hold a driver’s license.

19   Do I need a be a Member of a 4WD Club to enter?

You do not need to be a member of a 4WD Club. Competitors (and on-board spectators)

not affiliated with 4WD Victoria through a 4WD Club will be required to pay an additional $15 per family for indemnity insurance provided by 4WDV.

Independent teams or solo independent competitors are welcome.

20   What sort of Equipment do Competitors need to bring?

Competitors should have standard recovery equipment such as snatch straps, rated bow shackles and rated recovery points must be installed.

A radiator blind for water based events is recommended.

Winches are not required for competition events.

A UHF radio is required to primarily for travelling on the property and maybe useful during competition and in the event of an emergency affecting the competition.

21   Do I need a 4WD to access the event as a Spectator?

Two-wheel drive access is available with parking a short distance from the competition area.

The road is sealed most of the way from Yarck with the last two kilometres being a well formed gravel road.

22 Behaviour

Entrants will be breath tested on a police type breathalyser. Drivers must return a 0-blood alcohol. They will not be able to compete until given clearance by the organisers.

Illicit drugs will not be tolerated at the event at any time. Random tests will be held at the discretion of the organizers during the competition. Drivers failing a random test will not be able to compete until given clearance by the Chief Marshal.

Competing drivers should not consume alcohol prior to the conclusion of the day’s events.This is in the interests of safety for all persons involved or viewing the event.

For the benefi to fall patrons, loud music and parties should cease by10:00pm. Any undesirable behaviour may result in removal from the property. Please bear in mind this is a family friendly event.

23   Am I allowed to bring pets on to the property?

WILDLIFE

Wildlife and its habitat are not to be disturbed. The property is regarded by the Club as a Wildlife Refuge and is registered with the appropriate authority as a “LAND FOR WILDLIFE.”                                                     

LIVESTOCK
No horses are allowed on the Club property.                                                                                  

CATS
No cats are allowed on the Club property.                                                                      

DOGS
Dogs are NOT permitted in the hut or toilet block at any time. They must be kept under control at all times, i.e on a leash, chain or cord. Dogs must not be permitted to disturb or annoy members at any time, or be in a position to harm or disturb wildlife.

24   Can I smooke/vape?

Smoking/vaping is only permitted in designated Smoking Areas. Please be respectful of others.

25   Open fires on the property

Open fires are permitted in designated fireplaces only.

Notification of Firebans will be advised by the organising committee following consultation with the CFA.

Please speak to a Curiserkhana Marshal before lighting a fire.

26   Refund Policy

No refund of entrance fees if:

*  Cancellation is notified within 10 days of the event

*  A vehicle does not comply with the Rules of the event

If the event is cancelled due to total fire ban or government mandated closures (i.e. COVID 19 lockdown), TLCCV will refund money received.

27   Vehicle movements approaching and within the property

All vehicles travelling along Rennies Lane, being a single lane dirt road, leading up to the property from Yarck Road, MUST NOT exceed 40kms per hour.

Speed limits within the property are 20kms per hour with 10km per hour limits being operative within the competition area and on 4WD access tracks.

Any passengers travelling in vehicles around the property must be correctly contained within the vehicle.
Any vehicles such as utilities, etc. carrying passengers in the rear of the vehicle will be disqualified immediately from the event.

If the vehicle concerned is a spectator visiting the event, the driver and passengers will be asked once to comply with proper road rules.

If they fail to agree with the request, they will be escorted from the property and will not be permitted to return.

28 Welcome Packs & Event Rules 

Welcome packs will be sent out to competitors once entries close.

Rules of events and property map will be provided upon arrival to event.

29   Is there anything else I need to know?

While rubbish bins will be available in the competition area, we ask that you please leave your campsite as you found it and take all your rubbish home with you.