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Exploring New England
Could this area better Coffs Harbour when it comes to 4WD touring? Words and Images by Todd Hore The New England region of NSW lies west of the famous four-wheel drive mecca of Coffs Harbour and doesn’t get anywhere near…
History, 4WDing and camping at Donnelly’s Creek
Bring the whole family including your best mate (dog) for the classic High Country experience Words by Geoff Martin, Images by Geoff and Denise Martin. The Victorian High Country is one of the premier camping and 4WDing locations in Australia…
4WDing in bushfire season
10 safety tips you can’t ignore when exploring this summer Words by Harry Temple 1 Emergency UHF channels and local area specific emergency information channels If you spend a lot of time out of mobile reception, having a UHF and…
The Ev’itor’s Column: Disgusting campers – complete lack of etiquette
Christmas holidays bring out the best and worst in some people If you spent anytime on Facebook over the holidays, you would have noticed a few grubs leaving rubbish scattered all over some campsites and being shamed for their actions.…
Mutawintji National Park, NSW: Was William Wright wrong?
Desecrating ancient art in a sacred place. Words and Images by Glenn Marshall Mutawintji National Park is one of the most culturally significant places in New South Wales. For thousands of years, it has been a place where large gatherings…
The Ev’itor’s Column: The Trip from Hell
Have you ever had a nightmare off-road adventure? I have… It was supposed to be a nice simple run up the highway to end up for a night at Blacksmiths Beach near Swansea in NSW. Lovely spot, you should check…
Queensland – 48hrs in Byfield National Park
Killing time in paradise – just how far can you go in two days? Words and Images by Dan Watkins Tunnel vision. We have all been guilty of it at one time or another, myself included. Racing to our intended…
New South Wales: Bush-to-beach weekender
If you can wrangle a couple of days off work in Sydney or Brisbane, we have the off-road escape for you Words by Harry Temple, Images by Harry Temple and Lindsay Reid THE TRIP Having a borderline obsessive fascination for…
Industry News: New Mundaring to Albany off-road route now open
Western Australians take note: A new off-road touring route has been opened in the south west, providing a tremendous 900km off-highway trip through forest and farmland. River crossings, lakes and small country towns are features of the leisurely three to…
HEMA 4WD ADVENTURES GUIDE
The best way to make it through the 9-5 workday, let alone work year, is by having trips away planned to schedule in some well-deserved R&R. No one wants to go away on a dud of a holiday, or be…
Sturt National Park: Raising a glass to Sturt
I was in NSW’s most remote national park … but still bought a beer at Cameron Corner A couple of generations ago, well 1972, a national park was established in the far north-west of New South Wales. It was named…
Gary Junction Highway
Could Len’s northernmost road be his best? Len Beadell and the Gunbarrel Road Construction Party (GRCP) have carved their way through outback Australia, and don’t we love them for it? They opened up extremely remote sections, initially for missile testing,…
So you think Victoria’s top tracks are in the High Country?
GUESS AGAIN. We take you to Victoria’s best-kept secret when it comes to awesome low-range driving. Words, Images and Video by Glenn Marshall I reckon Victoria is the best state in Australia for using your 4WD the way it was…
Arden Hills – Foothills of the Flinders
Here’s how you can do an overnighter in the Flinders Ranges Words and Images by Harry Temple Nearly every 4WDer has heard of the Flinders Ranges, and for most, it is high on their bucket list. Usually, it never eventuates…
Heavyweight Title Fight: Lorella Springs vs Cape York
Can Lorella Springs threaten Cape York as one of Australia’s premier winter touring destinations? Whether it be epic four-wheel driving, magic remote campsites, fishing, pristine freshwater swimming spots or something else entirely, Cape York has been the winter touring destination…
