Possibly the most geologically unstable destination in the country, disguised as Paradise, Straddie sure knows how to keep you on your toes! Our trip began when we boarded the ferry from Cleveland for the 45min trip across to North Stradbroke…
This exciting issue includes a head to head of Dual-Cabs, Hilux VS Amarok V6 VS Ranger. The Ultimat Expedition Guide the 4X4s you can trust to get you Outback and back again. 8 Swimming Holes to cool down the summer.…
Here are our top tips to help you work out exactly where you are! Bill is driving along a track in the Victorian High Country, chatting to his ‘navigator’ Hillary, when suddenly they reach an unnamed fork in the road.…
The Takata airbag recall is the gift that keeps on giving; now affecting another 20,000 Nissan 4WDs. The D22 Navara and Y61 Patrol are now affected, with a recall issued on 1 December. Here’s the recall details: “Certain passenger airbag…
…(NO, LITERALLY) When you’re the Aussie distributor for the company that makes the landmine-proof armour for UN vehicles, why wouldn’t you bolt some up to your tourer? Having ordered one of the first 20 Amaroks to come into the…
9 small town festivals that you should be planning your trips around. It’s not uncommon for four-wheel drivers to go to a specific location for a specific reason… in fact some of the best Outback adventures that you can…
Everybody wants a supercharger, right? Here’s how to fit one while keeping things 100% legal. Performance modifications tread a fine line, and much debate rages as to tyre sizes, suspension mods, and even driving lights. So when the idea…
TONY’S COLORADO Tony sent us some pics from his recent trip across the Simpson Desert. Looks like he had a cracking time, too. During the trip his 4X4 was referred to as ‘Blue Colorado’ on account of its bright blue…
Could this be one of our last hidden secrets? As an off-roader equipped to tour and take on the dirt tracks, I know it is increasingly hard to find areas that are close to home and yet undiscovered. And…
Rhino Rack’s Sunseeker Dome 1300 Awning is a new take on a familiar setup. You know what it’s like when you’re safely sheltered under your awning in a sudden downpour – only to find that after a while bulges…
A camper trailer that’s hard as nails on the outside, but practical and comfortable inside It’s been a while since we checked in on Track Trailers down in Melbourne, but we’ve always been fans of the brand here at…
You’d be mad to take the short way from Alice to Uluru; here is what you’d miss out on… Nope, you won’t find any wheel-lifting action, no endless sand driving, you probably won’t even need to lock the hubs;…
Just how do those little gizmos work, and are they actually doing more damage than you think? Quick question: Do you miss carburettors and tape deck stereos? If you answered yes, this article probably isn’t for you. This one…
The budget beater. Rubber is rubber, right? Er, no; not really. When it comes to tyres there are big differences in shape, size, tread, compounds and performance. Around 500 kilometres ago we fitted a set of Achilles Desert Hawk…
Hi, my name is Allysia… and I’m a lazy cook. Lazy cooks are the ones you want to get your recipes from. The meals are easy to prepare, quick to make and don’t involve buying a tonne of obscure…
