Wheeny Creek Gees Arm South Technical 4WD November 2025

Описание: Wheeny Creek Gees Arm South - Rock Crawling with Multiple Lines

Back to one of our favourite local rock crawling destinations - Wheeny Creek Gees Arm South. This track has been our go-to technical driving spot for many years, though National Parks has recently installed gates (still open at time of filming).

The journey breakdown:

Several kilometres of rough, bumpy fire trail to "the drop"
Long one-way track to Gees Arms House lookout
Multiple line options for most obstacles with varying difficulty levels
Technical sections requiring proper vehicle preparation

Vehicle requirements - don't attempt this unlocked:

Minimum 2-inch lift recommended
33-inch tyres essential
Dual lockers strongly advised
Reasonable modifications required

Today's crew and vehicles:

Brent leading in his JK Wrangler
Liam in his Jeep
Evo and his son in another JK
Nissan Patrol 4.2
My Y67 Toyota Hilux
105 Land Cruiser (unlocked - had to turn back midway)

Highlights:

Multiple line choices showcase different skill levels
Evo's son on his first proper 4WD trip - impressive driving
Real-world demonstration of why lockers matter
Technical rock crawling with something for most modified vehicles

The beauty of Gees Arm South is the variety - multiple lines mean you can choose your challenge level, but don't kid yourself about vehicle requirements. The 105 Land Cruiser's early exit proves that being unlocked on this track is essentially two-wheel drive territory.

Location: Wheeny Creek, NSW
Track difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced (modified vehicles only)

My Position on Technical 4WD Driving

Technical driving, or rock crawling, is four-wheel driving over challenging terrain—not reckless driving or hooning. There's a crucial difference that's often misunderstood.

For me, technical driving isn't just about being behind the wheel; it's deeply connected to being in nature. This experience plays a significant role in many people's physical and mental well-being. It's not simply sitting in a car—we spot, run up and down hills, and evaluate terrain. The camaraderie and friendships that develop are vital for both individuals and our community.

I understand that technical driving isn't everyone's cup of tea. But there are many sports and activities that aren't my preference either. I don't blame people for enjoying things I don't, and I believe we should respect each other's preferences and chosen activities, even when they differ from our own. A diverse society accommodates various interests.

I firmly believe all off-road activities should be carried out responsibly:
• No littering
• Avoiding unnecessary damage
• Not driving tracks in rain or immediately after heavy rainfall

Generally vehicles featured in my technical driving videos are properly engineered and road legal. I don't condone driving non-road legal vehicles on public land or tracks. Modified vehicles should always comply with relevant regulations unless being used exclusively on private property.

A track is a track. Once created, it impacts nature like everything else on Earth. But we need perspective—the overall land affected by 4WD tracks is minimal compared to areas impacted by storms, bushfires, and floods. Nature constantly changes through erosion, fallen trees, and other forces; it also heals itself, especially from minor impacts like those from responsible technical driving.

Many technical tracks have existed for generations. The USA shows how this can be managed effectively, with gatekeepers ensuring only properly equipped vehicles access technical trails—keeping unsuitable vehicles off tracks and reducing rescue needs.

I acknowledge some 4WD drivers do the wrong thing, and I thoroughly condemn this behavior. But closing access to everyone because of a few irresponsible individuals isn't the solution. We need better enforcement against those doing wrong while allowing responsible enthusiasts to continue enjoying our remarkable landscapes.

Australia seems to be losing its balance between responsibility and access. Rather than teaching good stewardship and holding individuals accountable, we're increasingly taking the easy way out through prohibition—which solves nothing and only concentrates impact elsewhere.

I'll always speak up about what I believe is right. People often lump all four-wheel driving together, but I love touring, care deeply for the bush, and also enjoy technical driving as a hobby. These things can coexist without the destruction some might imagine.

What we need is smarter management, not less access.