Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ARB Warn Outback 4x4 Challenge?
When is it held?
What sort of vehicles enter?
Who can enter?
What sort of skills do teams require?
What challenges will I be up against?
How do I enter?
Can I watch the event?
How much does it cost?

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What is the ARB Warn Outback 4x4 Challenge?

Australia's toughest four wheel drive event held over 8 days in May outside the regional township of Broken Hill, New South Wales.

When is it held?

May each year, usually the third week.

What sort of vehicles enter?

You require a four wheel drive. The popular choices in past events are Nissan Patrol, Range Rover, Toyota HiLux, Jeep Wrangler, Toyota LandCruiser utes.
The special stages are run over extremely tough terrain and the vehicles require accessories and modifications to drive under these extreme conditions.
The ARB Warn Outback 4x4 Challenge is an 'A' Classified event under the rules and regulations of the Cross Country Driver Association (CCDA).
An 'A' class event uses the vehicle specifications for Challenge Class vehicles.
Click here to view the CCDA rules and vehicle specs.
Click here to view the event's supplementary rules.

Who can enter?

The ARB Warn Outback 4x4 Challenge is an 'A' Classified event and participants must be a member of the Cross Country Driver Association (CCDA).
Membership details are available on the CCDA website or contact the registrar on 03 9705 6677. Membership incurs a yearly fee payable to the CCDA.
Click here for international enquiries.

What sort of skills do teams require?

• Drivers need to be able to drive or winch near vertical walls and descend similar terrain.
• Drive and navigate treacherous cross country areas where there are no roads or towns for many miles.
• Show excellent mechanical, first aid, orienteering and general knowledge skills.
• Need to be proficient and safe in all winching and recovery skills.

What challenges will I be up against?

The challenges you face as a competitor go way beyond that of the special stages. Sure there will be seemingly bottomless mudholes, long arduous traverses through boulder strewn gorges and steep sand dunes. But have you ever dangled off the end of your winch cable vertically while your navigator instructs you with the recovery? It's awesome! You cannot see anything as you stay seated in the vehicle and rely soley on your warn winch and the ability of your navigator while the clock ticks on.

How do I enter?

Complete our online Entry Form. Click Here.

Can I watch the event?

We allow for 4wd vehicle based spectators.
Spectators also attend the presentation dinner.
Click here to complete the Spectator online registration form.

How much does it cost?

Competitors:
The cost is $3300 per team (per car).
There is a payment system in place where you can pay in instalments with a credit card.
Complete our online Entry Form.

Spectators:
Kids under 16 years of age are free for all our packages.
One weeks action for only $330 per person
Half week package $155 per person
Day pass (Wed 17th and Sat 20th only) $50 per person