If the sand is well packed, even without a lift you can have some fun, and I'm sure others will have fun snatching you out when you get stuck.
I think I remember that subydazz didn't have a lift 2 yrs ago now? - a blue liberty right? but has now ?
Also the servo on Nelson Bay road near the turnoff for WilliamTown Raaf has
good wash down booths for those worried about salt/sand.....
For a meetup including "roadies" I think its best to set the meetup point at Anna-Bay
Fury - most of us don't have rear LSD anyway

so not having it shouldn't hold you up.