Pindan Tours and 4WD Training - Quorn, South Australia

Megan C.

What an awesome weekend we just had with Pindan Tours 🧡💚🧡💚

We completed a 2 Day 4WD course with our aim to learn what our vehicle was capable of and how to safely take our family away on 4WD adventures.
Norman and Coralie were so friendly, knowledgable and patient throughout our training, there were no questions too silly or hard and everything we learned we got to put into practice there and then. Not just once, but a few times each until we were comfortable we knew what we were doing. They made everything so fun and personal, and we’re now both confident enough to get out adventuring with our kids!

We also loved that the course was tailored to our vehicle. We only have a stock standard 4WD Triton and we managed it all! (Can’t frighten a triton lol!)

I would highly recommend this course if you’re like us and wanting to learn how or what to do when going off-road, or just to brush up on your skills.

Thank you Norman & Coralie at Pindan Tours!
Can’t wait for our next holiday now!!!

Anna G.

A fantastic 2 days of 4WD training. Unlike some others, this is one on one training with Norman & Coralie Bee. Their knowledge and practical know how is huge and they make the training fun. Norm even came up with a solution for lowering the spare tyre & took me to the local shop to let me know what I should carry. I received a certification when I was finished and even booked on two of their upcoming tag a long tours to the outback. I would thoroughly recommend taking this course, I loved it.

Adam P.

I was new to 4WD's and not mechanically minded. I had completed a 1 day course with another provider that taught me some things, but I wasn't anywhere near ready to explore this country alone.

Luckily I found Pindan and was struck by their passion for travelling this country, which was matched by their knowledge, qualifications and experience over many decades. I undertook the basic and advanced course back to back, which meant one full day of crucial theory followed by two full days of fantastic fun exploring the best of the Flinders.

The content taught and the way it was taught was top notch. If I didn't understand something right away I just had to seek clarification and Norm could break it down to my level even further, or explain it another way. But the best part about the training with Pindan is you do the theory first, but then you do absolutely everything you could ever need to do with a 4WD with your own hands and that makes understanding it all so much easier. You see how useful the theory was when you are driving around applying it. The theory day also shows priceless videos of other peoples mistakes so you can learn from them, I found this video analysis incredibly helpful.

I got to perform every type of terrain driving possible (except mud or snow, it was the Flinders in summer after all) including both beach sand and desert sand which is softer. I got to drive exclusive rocky terrain and see spectacular sights on huge mountains as well as blast through sand and due to Norm's local connections customers doing his training can access spectacular tracks filled with wildlife and challenging terrain that are not open to the rest of the public, giving you otherwise unseen views of the Flinders. I was taught numerous driving skills crucial to safe 4WDing.

You practice every kind of recovery you could possibly need and if you want to do any particular skill more times than usual to feel more confident you can. The one on one training is so well customised to what you need as a future traveller. The assessments are fun and take some time, but they don't take all day so when they are done you can simply explore glorious 4WD tracks up the mountains, or tear about in the sand dunes of the desert, or practice any particular skills you choose to repeat, all whilst Norm acts as both a driving instructor and a local tour guide full of historical knowledge on this stunning part of Australia.

When the driving and recovering is done, you are blessed with wonderful photos and videos thanks to Coralie. Even if you don't have your own recovery gear yet, you can do the advanced recovery course and use all of their gear. But my advice would be speak to Norm first either by email or phone, or wait until you are with him in person, before buying any 4WD gear at all. He has no sponsors of any kind, all his recommendations are made in good faith. But he is far superior to the internet for knowledge of the best products because he actually uses recovery gear more than nearly anyone and has been living and breathing 4WD's for decades and decades, he knows what works and what is necessary and unnecessary.

I feel so grateful to have met such a kind and knowledgeable couple to give me the necessary skills to explore safely. 4WDing is their passion, not just their business. You also leave with a book that has EVERYTHING you could need written in such an easy to understand way. It has diagrams that you will understand so much better because you have done it all with your own hands.

I give Pindan training 10/10, nothing else you do will match the comprehensive nature of their training, which is nationally recognised and can provide a 10% discount off Club4x4 insurance. I will hopefully join Norm and Coralie for one of their epic tours through Australia at some stage in the future. But for now I can travel wherever I wish with the confidence I can keep myself and my loved ones safe even in remote destinations or incredibly rough terrain, and that feeling is priceless.

Paula B.

We recently completed a 2-day 4WD training course with Norm at Pindan Tours.
What a fabulous experience! Highly recommended.
We expected a large training group, but Norm tailored the course just for us based on our level of knowledge (zilch) and what we wanted to achieve (a bit of confidence in the outback).
The training was so thorough, with an emphasis on learning first then putting everything into action ourselves - the best way to learn.
In just two days, we're amazed at how much we've learnt and achieved a good level of confidence which is exactly what we hoped for.
Norm is a wonderful coach, took the time to explain anything we couldn't understand and taught us so much about the features of our own vehicle along with recommendations for future adjustments.
Thanks Norm and Coralie. We had a great couple of days with you.

Kylie

After completing the two day 4x4 training for work. I feel a lot more confident in taking the work Hilux off road. I now understand all the features and how to keep myself and others safe while driving. Norm is very professional as an instructor, and safety is paramount. Day 1 you are warmly welcomed by Muffin (their dog) and undertake a full day of theory and necessary as in day 2 Norm and Coralie will take you out to practice the theory.
I cannot express my gratitude in what Norm has taught me. With over 35 years in the industry Norm and Coralie are experts at what they do. They love what they do and it shows ! If you are looking for the best of the best in 4x4 training hit Norm and Coralie up. It will be the best decision you'll ever make. 5 Stars hands down ! PS: Day 2 is chock full of FUN !! Thanks Norm and Coralie 🙂

dsfifty

I would give this more stars if I could. Norm and Coralie were excellent instructors and taught us a lot about our car and what it could do, and how to do it. They built our 4WD confidence by 100% and more. We had theoretical and practical experience. They welcomed us into their home and endeared themselves to us with their easy going nature all the while challenging us to do what we didn't think we could. The weekend was worth every cent. I highly recommend Pindan Tours and 4WD training.

Paul L.

My son and I attended the 4WD training course with Norm and Coralie. The training was comprehensive and delivered very professionally and we both gained invaluable experience which would be hard to find anywhere else. Norms local knowledge of the Flinders Ranges area and tracks was valuable in planning future trips. Highly recommended!

Jen K.

I would highly recommend this 2 day 4WD course with Norm and Coralie from Pindan Tours and 4WD Training. We learned so much about the capability of our Isuzu MUX off road and gained confidence driving in sand dunes, steep inclines and descents and over rocky terrain. We got to do this outside of Quorn in the beautiful Flinders Ranges so the view were stunning along the way. We also learnt how to get out of trouble using recovery gear when bogged in sand.
Norm and Coralie are extremely knowledgeable in 4WD and helped steer us with the necessary recovery gear to have on hand. They are also lots of fun, we had plenty of laughs, enjoyed Norms muffins for morning tea, and many pats with their dear old dog Muffin. Great work guys, see you on a Tag Along Tour next year! ❤️
PS: Norm, we are still practising NHOP! I even passed it on to my son Isaak