Looking for a beginner-friendly 4WD experience near Brisbane or the Gold Coast?

Banter M8s 4X4 Day is a guided recreational off-road experience designed to bring blokes together through mateship, learning and shared adventure.

Hosted by Beyond The Banter at The Springs 4X4 Park, the day is about building confidence, learning practical off-road skills and creating conversations that matter.

Located approximately 2.5 hours from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, it's an easy day trip or weekend escape.

Proudly partnered with The Springs 4X4 Park, with the official convoy led by Team Bree Offroad.

 The Official Event

Choose how you'd like to experience the weekend.

Perfect for beginners wanting to build confidence.

Includes:

• Saturday park entry 
• Guided beginner convoy 
• Practical 4WD education 
• Confidence-building tracks 
• Team Bree Offroad guidance 
• Community BBQ 

Ideal for:

• New 4WD owners 
• Drivers wanting more confidence 
• Mates wanting to learn together

Perfect for drivers wanting to explore The Springs independently.

Includes:

• Saturday park entry 
• Self-guided track access 
• Normal park facilities 

Does not include the official Beyond The Banter convoy.

 Staying On?

The official Beyond The Banter event concludes following the Saturday BBQ.

Many participants may choose to stay overnight at The Springs 4X4 Park rather than drive home after a full day on the tracks.

Members of the Beyond The Banter team also intend to camp onsite as private individuals.

Camping and Sunday park access are optional and operate under The Springs 4X4 Park's normal terms and conditions. They do not form part of the official Beyond The Banter event.

Beyond The Banter Co-Founder Chris "Topher" Naylor intends to have a crack at Beer O'Clock Hill during the weekend.

It's not about getting to the top.

It's about having a go.

However:

• Not part of the official event 
• Entirely voluntary 
• Operates under normal park rules 

This isn't a race.

This isn't a competition.

Just good people, practical 4WD skills and better conversations.

Beyond The Banter helps blokes connect earlier, speak up sooner and back each other through life's tough moments.

Sometimes the best conversations happen side by side, not face to face.

Yes. A registered, roadworthy and comprehensively insured 4WD is required.

Absolutely. The guided convoy is designed specifically for beginners.

Yes. Either join the convoy or explore the park independently.

Absolutely. Come alone or bring a mate.

Camping is available as an optional ticket upgrade.

The official Beyond The Banter event concludes on Saturday.

No.

Any attempt is entirely voluntary under normal park rules.

No.

This is a guided recreational off-road experience focused on learning, mateship and confidence.

Approximately 2.5 hours.

Approximately 2.5 hours.

Official Event

Saturday 24 October 2026

Meeting between 8am-9am at Main Camp

The Springs 4X4 Park, Queensland