Unsealed 4x4
ARE SATELLITE PHONES REQUIRED ANYMORE?
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…
What the 4×4 World Can Learn From the ATV Industry
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…
KELLY CAMPERS XC-1 IS ORANGE THE NEW BLACK
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…
MID-SIZED WAGON OF THE YEAR
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…
A LOCAL FAVOURITE
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…
Camping with Dogs
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…
CHEAT’S VANILLA SLICE
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…
THE GRAND CANYON HAS NOTHING ON KINGS CANYON
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…
SALT IN MY BEARD AND SAND IN MY PANTS
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…
HIGH COUNTRY HOONS
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…
CAN I GET A DEFENDER WITH THE LOT PLEASE?
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…
ROCKET ROD’S AUTO 79 SERIES WITH THE WORKS
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,…
SMASHING THE SIMPSON DESERT WITH SOLAR POWER
An Australian husband and wife team have successfully set a new world record for crossing the Simpson Desert in a solar powered 4WD. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Mark and Denny French (White Team) have…
NSW SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS OUTDOOR RECREATION AND ADVENTURE SHOW
Unsealed 4X4, RV Daily, Club 4X4 Insurance and Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures have once again teamed up as the presenting partners for the NSW Southern Highlands Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Show running at the Moss Vale Showground from Friday to…
THE LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SVX
A blown V8 and off-road goodies make this unit a special package. Making some waves at the Frankfurt Motor Show this year is a special-edition Land Rover Discovery. It’s built by the SV (Special Vehicles) Division, and is called the…
