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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…
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Travel – Pilliga Country
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…
The Best Awning (that nobody is buying)
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…
Reviewed: TRACK TOPAZ
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…
A week away: The West MacDonnell Ranges & Kings Canyon
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;…
The truth behind Diesel Performance Chips
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…
Reviewed – Achilles Desert Hawk XMT
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…
Food & Fodder – Easy egg fried rice with Bacon!
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…
Unsealed 4X4 Garage – Project Rusty
Rusty gets one of the nicest suspension systems we’ve ever seen. With the bar work in place, and now that we have a good idea of what sort of weights we’re going to be lugging around on Project Rusty,…
Bull vs Terrano (Spoiler alert: The Terrano loses)
If you’re anything like us, you probably spend a fair portion of your day wondering who would win in a Bull vs Terrano title fight. Well, wonder no longer, because as this video shows, the Terrano didn’t even get…
Bush Etiquette 101
We all had to start somewhere… here’s how not to be a tosser off-road. Despite the absolute vast majority of us being pretty decent bush-loving folk who just want to get our families out exploring this magic country and…
2016 Willowglen Challenge
Unsealed 4X4 was one of the main sponsors for this year’s Willowglen Challenge, and we were there to catch up on the action. For the fifteenth year, the TLCC used their 320-acre Southern Highlands property to play host to the…
Kinchega National Park: Kinchega Surprise
We explored the stunning Kinchega National Park and Menindee Lakes… just before the drought broke. Once a thriving sheep station and now an integral section of the Menindee Lakes system, Kinchega National Park is one of the most stunning…
Road Test – 2017 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series
Some BIG changes breathe new life into a rugged old legend The product planning, design and engineering team at Toyota Australia deserves a massive pat on the back. Somehow, amongst a sea of high-volume, global selling Corollas, RAV4s and…
New Vehicle News – Mercedes announces new X-Class Ute
Mercedes-Benz has given us a solid look at its new dual-cab – the X-Class. The Concept X-Class will possess all the strengths of a classic ute – tough, functional, strong, and with off-road capability. It will be launched in late…
