Drive Experience Days · Yarra Valley
Come as a guest.
Leave as a friend.
A full day in the Yarra Valley with your own DEFENDER. Learn what it can really do, led by Land Rover accredited instructors, with great food, new friends and memories captured and shared.
Yarra Valley
The next drive
starts here.
Next drive
YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE STARTS SOON.
The only thing missing is you.
Choose your date, bring your DEFENDER and get ready for a day worth remembering.
Limited to 14 vehicles per day.
Know your DEFENDER
Ownit.Understandit.Drivewithconfidence.
Bring your own DEFENDER and learn what it can really do, with Land Rover accredited and certified instructors beside you.
01
Understand what your vehicle can do
Explore the features you may not use every day, from four-wheel drive and suspension settings to cameras and clearance, and understand how they help on the track.
02
Take control off road
Practise using steering, throttle and braking with precision. Learn how small adjustments help you maintain traction and feel more settled behind the wheel.
03
Put the technology into practice
Move beyond the owner’s manual. Use your vehicle’s off-road modes and assistance systems in real situations, with an instructor explaining what to select and why.
04
Learn to read the track
Step out, assess the terrain and plan your line. Practise judging clearance, wheel placement and your approach before driving through a challenging section.
05
Get your tyre pressures right
Learn how to choose pressures for the conditions, use a gauge and deflate and reinflate your tyres: practical skills you can use on your next trip.
06
Build confidence through experience
Put your learning together on guided off-road sections, with individual feedback and time to ask questions. Understand what you can tackle comfortably and when to take another approach.
As fast as necessary,
as slow as possible.
Experiences
Choose your
date and group.
Date
Group
You and one guest.
- Guided off-road route
- Land Rover accredited instructors
- Your DEFENDER's off-road tech, explained
- Breakfast, barista coffee and lunch
- Two-way radios all day
- Memories captured and shared
Bring: your DEFENDER and sturdy shoes. The day finishes at 4pm.
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Book a day, get a $50 merchandise credit. Use it on shop orders of $150 or more. Details
Your day
How the day runs.
- 8:30amBreakfast and barista coffee at a boutique Yarra Valley winery
- 9:00amBriefing, then a gentle start on beginner-friendly tracks
- 12:30pmLunch buffet and refreshments back at the winery
- 1:30pmA more challenging afternoon on natural routes
- 4:00pmFinish, with memories of your day captured and shared
No off-road experience needed. It is an introductory day, not extreme off-roading, and every client drives their own DEFENDER.
Make connections that outlast the day.
Strangers at breakfast.
Friends by lunch.
One DEFENDER. Shared adventures. Connections that go beyond the drive.
About
Meet Fab.
I'm Fab, the founder of Beyond The Drive. I started these days around one idea: a DEFENDER is better when you understand it, and a day out is better with good people.
Come as a guest. Leave as a friend.
Shop
Good gear.
Good gifts.
Booked a day with us? Your $50 merchandise credit works on shop orders of $150 or more. Details
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Gift vouchers
Give the drive,
not another gift.
Give a full-day Drive Experience for 2 adults, 4 adults or a family, or choose your own amount from $100. Valid for 3 years and transferable. Your voucher is emailed to you within 24 hours of purchase.
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Coming to a state
near you.
We are taking Beyond The Drive across the country, with new days on the way: the Clay Target Experience from April 2027, sand driving and a towing course. Choose your state, tell us what you are after, and you will hear first, before dates are released.
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From April 2027
Clay Target
Experience.
A new day out in the Yarra Valley, from April 2027. Register your interest to hear first.
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Questions, answered.
Where and what is the Drive Experience?
A full guided off-road day in the Yarra Valley, about an hour from Melbourne, in your own DEFENDER. It is an introductory day: a beginner-friendly morning, then a more challenging afternoon on natural routes.
Do I need my own DEFENDER?
Yes. Each day is limited to 14 vehicles.
What time does it start and finish?
Arrive from 8:30am. The drive starts at 9am and finishes at 4pm.
What's included?
Instructors accredited by Land Rover, breakfast, barista coffee, a lunch buffet, refreshments, two-way radios, and memories of your day captured and shared.
Can I bring family or friends?
Yes. Choose 2 adults, 4 adults, or a family package for 2 adults and up to 3 children under 15.
Can I give it as a gift?
Yes. Vouchers are for 2 adults, 4 adults, a family or a custom amount. They are valid for 3 years, transferable, and emailed within 24 hours.
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For dealerships & brands
Be in touch before they need a new car.
Client drive days for dealerships and new brands. We run the whole day.
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