Unsealed 4x4
2018 HAVAL H9 ULTRA VS THE OUTBACK
10 days in the outback driving China’s petrol-powered Toyota Prado rival, the Haval H9 … will it survive? Words by Bruce Newton It’s no longer a case of when the Chinese arrive in the Australian new vehicle market, the fact…
Camper trailer review: The Drifta Evolution from DOT to WUHT
It may not be the prettiest camper in the park, but it sure turns a lot of heads Words and Images by Gary Tischer In a year when we have lost three well-known and established Aussie camper trailer manufacturers, Drifta…
Queensland – 48hrs in Byfield National Park
Killing time in paradise – just how far can you go in two days? Words and Images by Dan Watkins Tunnel vision. We have all been guilty of it at one time or another, myself included. Racing to our intended…
New South Wales: Bush-to-beach weekender
If you can wrangle a couple of days off work in Sydney or Brisbane, we have the off-road escape for you Words by Harry Temple, Images by Harry Temple and Lindsay Reid THE TRIP Having a borderline obsessive fascination for…
What on earth is an OBD-II and why should I care?
Well, do you know what to do if your 4WD goes into limp-home mode? Words and Images by Gary Tischer Picture this, you are at your favourite camping spot or in the middle of the Simpson Desert and your Check…
Recipe: Classic Pork Loin Roast
The perfect roast for a chilly night, and enough time to socialise while it cooks. Serves: 4-6 Time: 80 minutes CLICK HERE TO READ THE RECIPE IN OUR FREE DIGITAL MAGAZINE INGREDIENTS 1.5kg pork loin, rolled, with the skin scored…
Uniflame Cook Set reviewed
Is this a flamin’ good piece of cooking gear or will it only add to your camping clutter? Words by Grant Hanan and Linda Bloffwitch, Images and Video by My Aussie Travel Guide We’re probably not telling you anything new…
Industry News: New Mundaring to Albany off-road route now open
Western Australians take note: A new off-road touring route has been opened in the south west, providing a tremendous 900km off-highway trip through forest and farmland. River crossings, lakes and small country towns are features of the leisurely three to…
The Ev’itor’s Column: Don’t make bets with photographers
I lost, and ended up with a tattoo of a glorified (yet endangered) budgie What on earth does this have to do with 4WDing? Well, stick with me folks, there is a link. Let me set the scene … Scott…
Issue 57: Readers’ Rigs
JAKE’S HILUX After a fender-bender to start off the year, followed by the battle to keep his pride and joy, Jake emerged with a new front end and a new enthusiasm for the three-year build. The old farm ‘Lux was…
Custom 4X4 Defender 130: Desert Tourer
One of the most modified and well-travelled Land Rover Defenders in Australia, all custom built by the owner Words by Mark Kendrick, Images by Wayne ‘Nugget’ Nielsen THE OWNER Wayne is one of our regular travel contributors with over a…
Iveco Daily Custom Tourer: Love-hate relationship
Trials and tribulations for this Iveco Daily owner, five years in the making Words and Images by Harry Temple THE OWNER Spitting a gearbox and limping to Sydney might sound like a couple’s worst nightmare when touring around Australia. However,…
Toyota 79 Series Dual-Cab 6X6 Conversion
What do you do when a fully decked-out 4X4 LandCruiser isn’t capable enough? You do a 6WD conversion, naturally THE OWNER A lot of good stories start with “When Adam was a boy…” In this case, Brisbane was little more…
2018 Willowglen Challenge – Who won?
There was no shortage of action at the 17th annual Willowglen Challenge. The Toyota LandCruiser Club (TLCC) opened their gates once again to both competitors and spectators over the October long weekend. 14 clubs brought their best over 10 stages…
Terrain Tamer announces new General Manager
When Frank Hutchinson and Don Kyatt started Terrain Tamer back in the late 1960s, they couldn’t have imagined the international company that still designs and manufactures parts for 4X4s that Terrain Tamer has grown into nearly 50 years later. Jim…
