Good to know
Questions, answered.
Do you run off-road days and DEFENDER experience days in Victoria?
Yes. Beyond The Drive runs full-day DEFENDER experience days in the Yarra Valley, Victoria. Bring your own DEFENDER and learn off-road driving with Land Rover accredited instructors.
Can I buy a DEFENDER experience day as a gift?
Yes. Gift vouchers are available for 2 adults, 4 adults, a family, or a custom amount, and they are written to the person receiving the gift.
Do you sell YETI bottles, mugs and DEFENDER gear?
Yes. The shop has YETI bottles and travel mugs and other gifts for DEFENDER owners. Orders over $150 qualify for the experience-day merchandise credit when you book a day.
Do you offer 4WD drive experiences and off-road driving courses in Victoria?
Yes. Our drive experience days are for your own DEFENDER, with Land Rover accredited instructors, on a guided off-road route in the Yarra Valley, about an hour from Melbourne.
Do you offer clay target shooting?
A Clay Target Experience is planned from April 2027 in the Yarra Valley. Register your interest on this page to hear first.
Do you run sand driving and towing courses?
Sand driving and a towing course are coming soon. Details and dates are to be announced, and you can register your interest on this page.
Can my team or dealership book a private day?
Yes. We run private DEFENDER days for teams and customers. Use the corporate section to enquire.
What time should I arrive, and when does it finish?
From 8:30am for breakfast and barista-made coffee. The drive starts at 9am and the day finishes at 4pm.
Do I need my own DEFENDER?
Yes. Bring your own DEFENDER and learn how to get the most from it with Land Rover accredited and certified instructors. Each day is limited to 14 vehicles.
What will I learn?
What your vehicle can do, how to take control off road, how to use the technology and off-road modes in real situations, how to read the track and plan your line, how to choose tyre pressures for the conditions, and how to build confidence through guided experience.
What is included?
The guided off-road route, instruction from a Land Rover Lead Instructor, breakfast, barista-made coffee, a lunch buffet and refreshments, two-way radios throughout, and memories of the day captured and shared with you.
Can I bring family or friends?
Yes. Choose 2 adults, 4 adults, or the family option for 2 adults and up to 3 children under 15 when you book.
Can I give it as a gift?
Yes. Choose a voucher for 2 adults, 4 adults or a family, or pick your own amount from $100. Vouchers are valid for 3 years, can be transferred, and are emailed to you within 24 hours of purchase.
What is the $50 merchandise credit?
When you book an Experience Day, we email you a single-use $50 merchandise credit. It applies to shop orders of $150 or more and can be used once. See the Terms for expiry and exclusions.
Refunds and cancellations
Tickets are non-refundable, except as required by the Australian Consumer Law. If we cancel or significantly change an event, you may be eligible for a refund or a new date. See our Terms.
Photos and footage on the day
We capture photos and drone film of the day and share them with you. If you would rather not appear in anything we publish, tell us on arrival or email us and we will leave you out. See our Privacy Policy.
Are you affiliated with Land Rover?
No. Beyond The Drive is an independent business. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Jaguar Land Rover Limited, JLR or Land Rover. Land Rover and DEFENDER are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to describe the vehicles you bring.
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