Home Trips Overview
For specific trips, see Club Trips drop down sub menus for LPD or Tagalong
In Australia, the term “Long Paddock Drive” means moving a herd along a stock route or road. Our Club Trips move a group of rigs along many kilometres on outback roads. A Long Paddock Drive (LPD) travels to remote areas of our country for extended periods (greater than 30 days). The Club believes the security and safety of Roustabouts, especially those on their first trip, is paramount. The emphasis is on providing a supportive approach to the travellers, many of whom may be inexperienced travellers. A Long Paddock Drive could be all bitumen, part bitumen / part off road or all off road.
A Tagalong is an organised trip like an LPD however is of lesser duration normally up to 30 days.
A Mystery Tagalong is a trip, usually 7 to 20 days duration, organised around the idea, that Roustabouts enjoy a bit of fun, and do not know where they are going or what events they will participate in, from one day to another. Support crew only advise the next location at a briefing before the day’s travel. Prior to the trip, club members are appraised of approximate costs.
Our Long Paddock Drives and Tagalongs are planned and organised at least three (3) years in advance and are usually limited to a maximum of 12 – 15 rigs as decided by the Trip Organiser.
Members thinking of attending a Club Trip may register an Expression of Interest. Expressions of Interest are not binding, rather, they assist organisers with indicative numbers so discounts and arrangements maybe gained from organisations and accommodation businesses.
Expressions of Interests must be submitted on the Club Trip’s Jotform Registration Form.
Expressions of Interest mean you are updated with preparatory information, and you have the opportunity to formally register when the first scheduled payment is called.
When organisers have completed LPD and Tagalong negotiations, a schedule of fees will be advertised and a date for the first payment.
The first payment confirms your attendance on the LPD or Tagalong and are recorded in received order.
Once the LPD or Tagalong has reached maximum rig numbers, a waiting list for cancellations becomes operational.
The Club reserves and confirms LPD & Tagalong locations in good faith, however, Covid or other health restrictions and government requirements may dictate a change to location and/or caravan park or showground/other.
Changes/lockdowns can occur without notice.
In the event of cancellation, some caravan parks may not return deposits or may only offer a credit or may retain more than the first night’s deposit as an administration/cancellation fee. Refund conditions may vary for each location.
The Club is unable to guarantee that any money paid to any organisation on your behalf will be refunded nor is the Club liable for any losses incurred.
The Club will confirm numbers with the organisation at time of the first scheduled payment. Late registrations cannot be guaranteed a site.
The LPD Coordinator and Team Members develop, organise and manage the itinerary, accommodation, some major tours/events, reservations, attendee deposits, marketing, merchandising and competitions. The Club Office/Secretary supports with administration.
Specific information, brochures, itineraries and updated information are provided on the Club Trips drop-down on the Website.
Further information can be gained by contacting: Long Paddock Drive Coordinator: Email
National and State Parks do not allow pets, therefore, dogs and cats are not allowed to accompany their parents on Long Paddock Drives and Tagalongs
Long Paddock Drives and many Tagalongs may travel through country and remote areas of our country and personal safety is a high priority.
Prior to travel, mandatory and recommended equipment will be advertised. Here is the basic, but not exhaustive, list of equipment.