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RBT in Barrington Tops NP
An RBT in Barrington Tops NP?! You might not expect to see the boys in blue in the bush but it can happen, so make sure you do the right thing. Bumping into the boys in blue in the bush…
Spectacular Kalbarri Skywalk to open 20 June
The spectacular Kalbarri Skywalk is set to open on 20 June offering visitors to this incredible Western Australian location absolutely breathtaking views over the Murchison River gorge. The new facility in Kalbarri National Park, on the Coral Coast around 600km…
2021 Big Red Bash sold out
2021 Big Red Bash has sold out already! There were more than a few broken hearts as the 2020 Big Red Bash was cancelled due to COVID-19, and there may be yet more broken hearts as we’ve just learned that…
National Parks COVID-19 Updates
Here are the latest National Parks COVID-19 updates state by state. Some states have further eased restrictions while others are still in a holding pattern. Here are the latest National Parks COVID-19 Updates state-by-state. New South Wales NSW residents will…
Outback Way to be sealed
Funding has been awarded to have the Outback Way sealed. Funding has been awarded to two central Australian businesses to begin the task of having the Outback Way sealed. The Outback Way, as it’s known, is a transcontinental highway running…
Birdsville Races have been Cancelled for 2020
The Birdsville Races have been cancelled for 2020 but event dates for next year have been confirmed. The organisers of one of Australia’s most iconic outback events have today announced that the Birdsville Races have been cancelled for 2020. Known…
NSW to allow holidays as of June 1
June 1 is the day for those in NSW to get back out on holidays! So you may have seen our story last week, on those in New South Wales being able to get out four-wheel driving again to have…
Fraser, Stradbroke and Moreton Islands reopen for day trips
South East Queenslanders wanting to go four-wheel driving this weekend will be happy to hear that Fraser, Stradbroke and Moreton islands will reopen for day trips as coronavirus restrictions are eased. Stage 1 easing of travel restrictions means local four-wheel…
NSW four-wheel driving back on track, but no camping… yet
Going out four-wheel driving is back on track in NSW with those who live in the state now allowed to go for a ‘picnic’, however, there is no camping allowed… yet. As of tomorrow, Friday, 15 May 2020, New South…
Western Australians allowed to go camping
Western Australia has announced that locals are now able to camp again as of midday 1 May, 2020. Thanks to the success of social distancing, Western Australians are again able to access and camp in campgrounds within…
Ford’s Easter fun activity book
Stuck at home with a bunch of kids who are used to camping on the Easter long weekend? No worries! Ford has dropped a selection of printable kids’ Activity Book Pages on its US website that should fill in a…
Parks Victoria Easter Weekend Closures
Four Wheel Drive Victoria has announced additional national park closures for the Easter long weekend. We’re sure you already know to stay at home this Easter but in case you didn’t get the memo Four Wheel Drive Victoria has reaffirmed…
2020 Big Red Bash Cancelled
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has claimed another event with the 2020 Big Red Bash officially cancelled. The 2020 Big Red Bash scheduled to take place from 7-9 July this year has been cancelled. Paul Kelly was to headline the massive…
The time has come…
…To park up the 4X4 and ride out coronavirus at home. Let’s start doing all the jobs we’ve been putting off for ages. We’ll be here bringing you yarns to keep you distracted. Despite the lot of us being avid…
No camping allowed in NSW National Parks for the forseeable future
The National Parks and Wildlife Service has closed off camping and access to some high-visitation locations across NSW as per Government directives on social distancing and isolation. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has announced today it is closing camping…
