Christchurch 4WD Club – 50th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday 5 December 2026
Location: Mount Thomas Road, North Canterbury
Who: Current members, past members, families and friends

 

50 Years of Christchurch 4WD Club

Back in 1975, the club started out as Quadrive. Legend has it that it all began because the local Rover club wouldn't let a mate join their trips in his Landcruiser.

In October 1976, the Christchurch Four Wheel Drive Club was officially formed.

Fifty years later, after countless trips, river crossings, recoveries, broken trucks and plenty of good times, we're still going strong.

To mark the club's 50th anniversary, we're getting together for a BBQ, a catch-up with old friends and a look back at the club's history.

All current and past members, along with their families, are welcome. If you know any former members, please pass the invitation on.

 

Location and Directions

Saturday 5 December 2026

At the very end of Mount Thomas Road.

Go through the gate, do not go up to the house, and follow the farmer's road all the way to the end.

Toilet facilities will be available on site.

 

BBQ and Food

The club will provide the meat, paper plates and cutlery.

Please bring:

• A salad or dessert to share

• Your own drinks for the afternoon and evening

• A camp chair

We won't be able to cater for every dietary requirement. If you're bringing a gluten-free or dairy-free dish, please label it clearly.

 

Overnight Camping

You're welcome to stay overnight. There is no charge for camping, and tents, caravans and campers are all welcome.

For those staying overnight, the club will put on a bacon and egg breakfast on Sunday morning.

 

Club History – Photos and Videos

We'll have a digital slideshow running during the celebration, looking back at 50 years of club trips, trucks and members.

If you've got old photos or videos from the Quadrive days, early Christchurch 4WD Club trips, or more recent adventures, we'd like to include them.

Please send them to chch4wd@gmail.com.

 

50th Anniversary Merchandise

We've organised a limited run of 50th anniversary merchandise.

The T-shirts and hoodies feature the club logo on the front left chest and a special 50th anniversary design across the back. Polo shirts feature the classic club logo on the front. Anniversary mugs are also available.

Prices:

• T-Shirt – $53

• Hoodie – $96

• Polo Shirt – $34

• Engraved Mug – $25

Clothing sizes range from S to 5XL, subject to availability.

Orders and payments must be completed by 15 November 2026 to allow time for delivery before the celebration.

Merchandise is available by pre-order only.

 

RSVP – By 25 November

We need to know numbers for catering, particularly for the BBQ and Sunday breakfast.

Please register your attendance and let us know:

• How many adults are coming

• How many children or grandchildren are coming

• Whether you're staying overnight for camping and breakfast

If you're unable to register through TidyHQ, please contact the committee or email chch4wd@gmail.com.

It'll be a good opportunity to catch up with members we haven't seen for years, swap a few stories and celebrate half a century of Christchurch 4WD Club.