A Long Drive For Drought

No part of Queensland is immune to the devastating impacts of drought. As it continues, we are doing our part to help provide a hand up to people and communities in need.

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An icon of the bush – The 40 Series Landcruiser

For 60 years the 40 Series LandCruiser has been a staple of the Australian outback. The most iconic 4X4 in Australia: the stoic, venerable off-roader has weathered the most brutal conditions and like the communities its served has stood the test of time.

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Itinerary

8 nights, 18 towns, 2,300 kilometres – this August a convoy of classic 40 series LandCruisers will be seen driving together in support of drought-stricken Queensland communities.

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Contact

Do you have a question that we haven’t answered in our FAQs? Or do you want to know more information about a particular part of the event? Either way, you can contact us at any time.

FAQs

If you’ve ended up here then you’ve probably got an interest in our event. To help you better understand our cause and the trip we have some frequently asked questions answered here.

Our Participants

One rainfall event doesn’t break a drought. These droughts will go on. It will take two or three years to recover. Hear more from Paul here.

Cr Paul McVeigh

Mayor Western Downs Regional Council

The last decade, has been unprecedented in terms of adversity, wild market fluctuation, 8 and up to 10 years of the most severe drought on record punctuated by “super cell” rain events and then….Covid – 19!

Cr Andrew Martin

Mayor Blackall Tambo Regional Council

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