Unsealed 4x4
Major ute comparison
Ford Ranger Raptor Vs Holden Colorado Z71 Xtreme Vs Mercedes-Benz X350d Vs Toyota HiLux Rugged X Vs Volkswagen Amarok V6 Ultimate 580 Words by Bruce Newton BACKGROUND INFO We are entering a whole new world where dual-cab utes are no…
BUYING A 2019 JIMNY IS HARDER THAN YOU THINK
Price confusion and lack of availability cause headaches for potential future Suzuki 4X4 owners The Suzuki Jimny hit our shores amidst a wave of anticipation; declarations of it being 4WD of the year, ‘a true 4WDer’s car’, inundated it. Therefore,…
INSPIRING INNOVATION: BRS OFFROAD PURSUIT PLATINUM CAMPER TRAILER REVIEW
Aussie-made, and genuinely innovative – John ‘Bear’ Willis reckons the BRS Offroad Pursuit Platinum is here to shake up the camper industry. Words and Images by John Willis I have just been inspired to write this review after a social…
PLENTY OF LIFE ON THE PLENTY
Take a detour and see it from a different perspective Words and Images by Glenn Marshall Why not take the diversion of a lifetime, venture off the Plenty Highway, and head for the hill – Batton Hill. Only eighty clicks…
Talawana Tribute
“My mate was killed in a car crash, he never got to finish this track … so I did it for him” Words and Images by Todd Hore It was a few months ago that a mate of mine, Peter…
Saved by A Drone
When gold fever seized Damo, it took a drone to bring him back Shane’s story. As told to Mark Kendrick. Shane and Damo were out on a long trip, from Sydney up through the Kimberleys and down through the middle…
RECIPE: WALLY’S ASADO RIBS
These South American style beef ribs are addictive! Serves: 4-6 Time: 45 minutes (plus marinating) CLICK HERE TO READ THE RECIPE IN OUR FREE DIGITAL MAGAZINE INGREDIENTS 12-16 beef spare ribs (make sure to get the ones cut across the…
First-timers Guide to the Big Red Bash (and other bush music festivals)
Words and Images by Gary Tischer The first time I went to the Big Red Bash (BRB) was 2018. It was the one where the line-up included The Hoodoo Gurus, The Angels, Kate Ceberano, Daryl Braithwaite and John Farnham, as…
HILUX 2 – SUSPENSION LIFT INSTALL
Should you install a lift kit at home, or leave it to the professionals? We find out after fitting an Outback Armour suspension kit into Ev’s HiLux We all know that a good aftermarket suspension lift kit is money well…
Bushranger REVO 10s Winch Review
Does Bushranger’s new REVO winch go as good as it looks? Words and Images by Mark Kendrick We have had our grubby mitts on Bushranger’s new REVO 10S winch for a few months now, and it’s been fitted to Angus…
Industry Round-Up
Rob Boegheim and HEMA We would like to congratulate Rob Boegheim for his 14 years with Hema Maps, having taken over from his parents as the Managing Director in 2005, and more recently as Chief Exploration Officer. Since 2005, Rob…
THE EV’ITOR’S COLUMN: No place like home
The story of how I fell in love with my 4WD again This motoring journalism gig is a bit of a weird one sometimes. You see, I rarely spend time in my own vehicles, and not because they don’t work…
Family fun machine: Bluewater Lachlan Camper Trailer review
With room for a crowd, the Bluewater Lachlan is the perfect partner in off-road family adventure. Words and Images by Emma Ryan Forward-fold camper trailers are really having their moment in the sun. At the affordable end of the vast…
Exploring New England
Could this area better Coffs Harbour when it comes to 4WD touring? Words and Images by Todd Hore The New England region of NSW lies west of the famous four-wheel drive mecca of Coffs Harbour and doesn’t get anywhere near…
History, 4WDing and camping at Donnelly’s Creek
Bring the whole family including your best mate (dog) for the classic High Country experience Words by Geoff Martin, Images by Geoff and Denise Martin. The Victorian High Country is one of the premier camping and 4WDing locations in Australia…
