Unsealed 4X4

Unsealed 4X4

MT MOFFAT: Getting High in QLD

Think that stunning off-road driving in Queensland can only be found near the coast? Guess again.   Mt Moffat is a ripping destination with something for everyone plus plenty of extra thrown in for good luck. Ancient Aboriginal rock art,…

GO THE DISTANCE

These portable power packs can make your electronics last the distance out bush   Pipe down, luddites. The future is here and technology is part of off-roading whether you like it or not. While you’re grumbling away to yourself about…

Watching the Weather

There are two things that will really mess up your day (and maybe your hair) – wind and rain. When heading bush, what can you do to avoid the worst of the weather? Over the past 20 years weather forecasting…

Unseal My 4X4

A Prado gets transformed from mall crawler to Outback Warrior in a single day… for a hell of a good reason   We Aussies are a funny mob – separated by the vast distances that this magnificent country covers, we…

WHERE THE BLOODY HELL ARE YA (GOING)?

…This summer? We’ve got 10 of the best warm-weather camping locations lined up for you, and we’ll even tell you how not to die when you’re there   With the warmer weather on our doorstep, we thought it was high…

Fraser feelings

Exploring Fraser Island in the off-season can be just as rewarding as the summertime version… …minus the crowds.   Fraser Island is a powerful place. While on the island your troubles and stress levels melt away like a bad dream…

Weather Apps …are they any good?

Everywhere you go, always take the weather with you…   Unless you’re one of those storm-chasing weirdos, spending more than a night or two camping in a torrential downpour is nobody’s idea of a good time. The Bureau of Meteorology…

The Icons Depart

A journey with a difference: Step aboard ARB’s four Icon 4WDs and see the Outback like we’ve never seen it before.   The keys jingle as they fly through the air, clanging into my palm. I can’t help but feel…

Food & Fodder with Allysia

Super No-Cook Noodle Soup – Serves 1   The idea of taking noodle soup on the road is probably as popular as eggplant at a kid’s birthday party, but this is different. Trust me, I’m a doctor. Well not really, but…

EDITOR’S COLUMN: CHASE THAT FEELING

Soul. It’s often overlooked by vehicle manufacturers. I’m not talking about James Brown pumping out the 4in splits, I’m talking about a vehicle’s characteristics that effect you on an emotional level. They put a smile on your face every time…

WHICH 4X4s ARE KEEPING IT REAL?

While they’re shouting from the rooftops, 4X4 manufacturers are in a race to the bottom.   We’re being ripped off. The mid-size 4X4 market is absolutely booming and Aussies are lapping up anything that resembles a 4X4: even better if…