A couple of my mates have softroaders, a few current model RAV4s, a Kluger, an XTrail, an Outlander, a Terri and one a Forester (the autotragic version, so no low range as fitted to the manual).
They're very keen to get the things a little bit dirty, but within their own capabilities, which, like their vehicles, is limited. Most have tried the beaches, to varying degrees of success (in one case, amusingly little success because someone wouldn't listen to me about tyre pressures). Any suggestions where I could take them close to Brisbane that won't involve a large bill from a followup trip to the wreckers? I was thinking of the tracks that run along the Bruce Highway - they're legal to go on, right? I'd be going along with them in my '06 Zook, which, while still quite soft, at least has the gear to get me, if not them, out of a bit of trouble.
Also, I've had a look around a couple of the forums dedicated to their vehicles, such as Rav4World, but the few posts claiming offroad activity are usually accompanied by photographs involving the vehicles on a non surfaced, but perfectly decent road, usually with the wheel firmly planted in a small, wet pothole or on a bit of tree. Not very convincing, in other words. Are there any dedicated forums that I have missed that would be good for them to frequent?
Also, they like giving me lumps for driving a zook, so I wouldn't be terrible upset if parts of any suggested tracks have the possibility to embarrass them a little bit while I cruise past
All suggestions gratefully accepted.