We’re all guilty of this whilst driving a couple of hundred kilometres to our favourite campsite – and it’s killing our cog-shufflers! Being the typical Aussie, my favourite camping spot is a solid 300 kilometres away. Why? Because it’s just no…
In lieu of so many new folks signing up for this off-road, camping and adventure lifestyle we all love, I thought I’d offer up a few things that I would have liked to know when I started out myself. …
Allison is lucky enough to live close to the stunning Victorian High Country, and as such has set up this Mitsubishi Challenger for both long-distance and weekend touring duties. So far she is extremely impressed with the Challenger too; it’s…
We test the Garmin inReach to find out if it’s time to retire the Satellite Phone GEOS International Emergency Response Coordination Center. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE When an SOS signal is received from…
We take Yamaha’s new 4WD ATV workhorse for a spin, and come away wondering ‘what if…’? I’ve been to more than a few vehicle releases over the years. They’re always fun and you get to drive or ride something before…
The camping trailer as opposed to the camper trailer is becoming an interesting space. What’s the difference you may ask? A camper trailer focuses on the tent side of things whereas a camping trailer focuses on the trailer first, then…
Five contenders duke it out for our inaugural 4WD awards comparison… It’s the new breed of family car. Gone are the days of sedans and wagons doing the family duties seven days a week; those responsibilities are now firmly…
If you were told that R M Williams (the man, not the company) said that one of the most beautiful, rugged valleys in Australia was only a couple of hours from you, would you take a look? You’d be mad…
5 things you need to remember when taking your best mate with you + 9 dog friendly campsites Being a dog owner has its rewards; they become part of your family and they need to experience life with you and that…
The best camping dessert in the desert Crisp, sweet, cool, tangy and creamy – who can resist the family favourite Vanilla Slice? This camp ready version can be whipped up completely from pantry items. Just imagine – you’re a…
It feels like you’re on top of the world with nothing to prevent you from stepping over the edge… We’d been told that while Uluru and Kata Tjuta encapsulate the spiritual heart of the Red Centre, Kings Canyon is…
One Bloke’s Guide to a Great Northern NSW Adventure I hadn’t had a proper shower in days. There I was standing in damp shorts, smelling like bait and covered in sand with the inside of the LandCruiser trashed like…
Don’t stuff it for everyone else. There is a line, don’t cross it. How do you like to wake up? Kookaburras singing? The patter of a small animal scurrying around your campsite? I bet a chainsaw 20 metres from…
Rob’s Defender is kitted to tour, but is even happy to lift a wheel Facts: Model: ‘Puma’ Defender 110 Wagon Year: 2008 Motor: 2.4L Turbo-Diesel KMs: 170,000 Transmission: Manual Name: Monty (the vehicle, not the owner) CLICK HERE TO READ…
A man (and his truck) that really needs no introduction… Owning what is arguably Australia’s best and most well known automatic workshop, Wholesale Automatic Transmissions, Rodney ‘Rocket’ Hudson-Davies has built up his 79 Series dual-cab as a test platform, tourer,…
