Learning to drive on the beach is a handy skill to have when one can no longer walk after excessively tanning the soles of the feet. Wheel around with today's Groupon for Australian Offroad Academy, Noosa North Shore:

The Deal

$175 for full-day 4WD beach driving training (total value up to $380)

Proud owners of a 4WD enlist up to four other rev-heads for a full-day course on how to tackle the sands. Arm yourself with knowledge about tyre pressure, vehicle performance, the self-recovery technique and how to read beach conditions. Drivers also learn how to travel on beaches in the presence of others and ways on how to be sustainable. Courses start from the Noosa North Shore Retreat on Beach Road and can run seven days a week, subject to availability.

Australian Offroad Academy

Australian Offroad Academy is a family business offering qualified offroad training to various Australian industries. Recreational 4WD training is offered in sand couses, camper trailer courses and low range courses. Those in the mining, environmental and government sectors can also participate in training. Training centres are located in various areas in Queensland, NSW/ACT and Melbourne.