Course Location
4WD Off Road Driver Training
is proudly supported by the Australian Automotive Research Centre, Hella and Dunlop.
Route 1: (From Geelong)
Along Prices Highway, west towards Colac. Continue on Highway 7.7km past Waurn Ponds junction, turn left into Cape Otway Rd. Travel Cape Otway Rd for 20km, through the township of Moriac. Turn left into Wensleydale Station Rd (adjacent to Wurdee Boluc Reservoir) and travel 6.7km. Turn left into Gum Flats Rd (gravel surface). The AARC is 4.5km along Gum Flats Rd.
Route 2: (From Geelong)
Along Princes Highway, west towards Colac. Turn left at Waurn Ponds junction towards Angelsea. Turn right at Forest Rd, approx 32km from Geelong. Gim Flats Rd is the first sealed road on the left, 5.5 km from Ocean Rd/Forest Rd junction and has road name carved into normal guide post. The AARC is in Gum Flats Rd, 9.2km from Forest Rd. The major part of Gum Flats Rd is gravel surfaced road.
From Angelsea:
Great Ocean Rd toward Geelong. turn left at Forest Rd, 3.5km from Angelsea. Then follow directions at Route 2.
Please note DO NOT USE Bald Hills Rd. It is not trafficable.
is proudly supported by the Australian Automotive Research Centre, Hella and Dunlop.
Route 1: (From Geelong)
Along Prices Highway, west towards Colac. Continue on Highway 7.7km past Waurn Ponds junction, turn left into Cape Otway Rd. Travel Cape Otway Rd for 20km, through the township of Moriac. Turn left into Wensleydale Station Rd (adjacent to Wurdee Boluc Reservoir) and travel 6.7km. Turn left into Gum Flats Rd (gravel surface). The AARC is 4.5km along Gum Flats Rd.
Route 2: (From Geelong)
Along Princes Highway, west towards Colac. Turn left at Waurn Ponds junction towards Angelsea. Turn right at Forest Rd, approx 32km from Geelong. Gim Flats Rd is the first sealed road on the left, 5.5 km from Ocean Rd/Forest Rd junction and has road name carved into normal guide post. The AARC is in Gum Flats Rd, 9.2km from Forest Rd. The major part of Gum Flats Rd is gravel surfaced road.
From Angelsea:
Great Ocean Rd toward Geelong. turn left at Forest Rd, 3.5km from Angelsea. Then follow directions at Route 2.
Please note DO NOT USE Bald Hills Rd. It is not trafficable.
The Australian Automotive Research Centre is Australia's unique proving
ground and driving facility. The centre covers over 1000 hectares and
is the leading facility in Australia for vehicle and component development.
With 120km of cross country tracks, multi surfaced ascents, descents
and water crossings, this centre can offer virtually any driving challenge
imaginable!
As an independently owned facility, the AARC, located in Angelsea,
Victoria is available to all vehicle manufacturers for shot term hire
or permanent tenancy.
DIRECTIONS TO AARC
Address: 445 Gum Flats Road, Wensleydale 3241
