About Us
Our Purpose & Commitment to Members
The Four Wheel Drive Association Queensland is the peak body representing the common interests of four wheel drive owners and club members across Queensland. We recognise the passion our members have across many great outdoor activities, therefore we strive to build strong and supportive communities for like-minded people across our great State.
We engage with Government to lobby our advocacy agenda particularly on topics such as track access and vehicle modifications. We deliver four wheel drive training and education to ensure safety and knowledge sharing is always front of mind. Supporting our 4WD member clubs is important to our success.
We provide this through good governance, good systems, financial health, communication and the commitment of our people. By doing so, we seek to offer the most relevant products and services to our members at the most affordable price.
Association contact number is 07 3277 6071 and goes straight to the Secretary of the Association.
Management Committee
The Four Wheel Drive Association Queensland management team is made up of ten administrative positions and several general committee members.
Who are we?
Our team consists of:
President
Ray Doolan - Bush and Beach Club
Hello, I have been an active 4WD club member for 25 years, originally in the Qld 4WD Scout Fellowship until 2004 when I joined fellow club members in founding of the Bush & Beach 4WD Club.
I look forward to working with all the Qld clubs.
Email: president@4wdqld.com.au
Vice President
Darren Kennedy - All 4x4 Club Gold Coast
G'day, for the last few years I have been Vice President of 4WD QLD, but part way through last year I had to move up to President. I have been an active member since 2019, and I was President and Vice President of Gold Coast 4WD Club and last year moved to Twin Rivers 4WD Club.
This year we decided to start All 4x4 Club Gold Coast and I'm currently the President. I am very keen to progress four-wheel driving across QLD and get better outcomes for our members.
Email: vicepresident@4wdqld.com.au
Committee Member – CARE Sub Committee Chair
Niel van der Merwe - Toyota Land Cruiser Club
Email: care@4wdqld.com.au
Committee Member – Hall Co-Ordinator
Michael McDonell, Queensland Nissan Patrol 4WD Club Inc
Michael is an active 4WDer within his club as well as a member of the club committee. He did his first term on the association committee in 2021.
Makka is also on the Kgari Fraser Island Clean Up Committee
Email: michael.mcdonell@4wdqld.com.au
Phone: 0402 470 574
COMMITTEE MEMBER - ITC
Chris Reid - Bayside Off-Roaders Club
G'day I've been an active member of 4wding clubs in QLD since 2021. I joined the Four Wheel Drive Queensland committee in 2023 as the Secretary. I have now taken on the ITC Officer role and also the Web Officer on the Kgari Fraser Island Clean Up Committee.
I am an avid 4wder and gamer. I am keen to help 4wding and 4wder's become recognised for the recreational activity that it is in all area's of life. I also work in IT and hope to bring my experience and learning to this role to assist 4WD QLD.
Email: it@4wdqld.com.au
K'gari Island Clean up & Sponsorship Coordinator
Michelle Borsody-Nagy - Queensland Nissan Patrol Club
Email: admin@kgaricleanup.au