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8 Mistakes to avoid on your first Central Australia road trip
Planning your first Central Australia road trip? Avoid these eight common mistakes to make the most of your Outback adventure.
The ultimate 4WD road trip to Uluṟu
Planning a 4WD road trip to Uluṟu? Discover why travelling the back route via the Mereenie Loop is the best way to get there.
12 private 4WD camping spots that prove adventure isn’t far from home
Discover 12 private 4WD camping spots across Australia that prove adventure isn't far from home for a weekend escape.
Is it time for the camper trailer comeback?
Camper trailers have taken a back seat to hybrids and off-road caravans. We explore why they should make a comeback.
Victoria Emergency: From fire to flood shatters Great Ocean Road as Wonnangatta fires rage
Updated 17 Jan: 2026 Victorian floods devastate Great Ocean Road while Wonnangatta fires remain active. Get the latest road closures and sinkhole alerts.
5 Ways you’re accidentally voiding your 4X4 insurance (And how to fix it)
Are you accidentally voiding your 4X4 insurance? From gazetted roads to GVM upgrades, here are 5 common traps and how to fix them.
Why does the campfire smoke follow you?
No, you're not imagining it. Campfire smoke really does follow you around the campfire. Here's the science behind it and tips to stop it.
10 incredible secret camping spots in Australia
Here are my top ten secret camping spots in Australia. Keep these to yourself folks, this is just between me and you.
Duncan Road: Rough, remote, rewarding
Discover the rugged beauty of Duncan Road—corrugations, croc-filled waterholes, remote bush camps, and stunning Kimberley scenery for true off-road adventurers.
5 Tracks a day’s drive from Perth
Discover the best Perth 4x4 tracks from sand dunes to technical challenges. Lane Poole, Lancelin, Mundaring Powerlines and more, all within 2 hours of Perth.
5 Reasons why Mary River is the NT’s best national park
Buffalo, barra and bog holes make Mary River National Park the place where the Northern Territory's wild side still bites back. Just an hour from Darwin, it's the kind of raw Top End adventure that gets under your skin.
10 Fun 4WD tracks near Sydney
Want to escape the rat race for the weekend? Here are our pick of the best 4WD tracks within a few hours of Sydney.
Mudlo Rocks Rainbow Beach strikes again: Another 4WD swamped
Heavy swells and incoming tides can easily pound your vehicle against the rocks or sink it deep into soft sand.
10 of the best 4×4 beach drives in Australia
With almost 26,000 km of coastline and some seriously epic beach drives, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to sandy adventures. Whether you’re after the pure thrill of four-wheel driving or want to park up with a rod and…
How to drive in mud – complete 4WD guide and tips
For plenty of four-wheel drivers, mud’s the real test of both you and your rig. It’s messy as anything, totally unpredictable, and can give you that brilliant feeling of conquering the slop or leave you hopelessly bogged and asking questions…
