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From Alpine NSW to the Victorian High Country
Join us on an epic high-altitude adventure from Alpine NSW to the Victorian High Country. From Mount Kosciuszko to beers at the Dargo Hotel, come with us on a trip from Alpine NSW to the Victorian High Country, with some…
Ford Raptor 4X4 hunts 2WD Minis in 2021 Dakar race
The Ford Raptor RS Cross Country of Martin Prokop takes third place on Stage 1 of the 2021 Dakar behind the 2WD Minis of last year’s winner Carlos Sainz and Dakar legend Stephane Peterhansel. The 4X4 Ford Raptor RS Cross…
Can’t go overseas? Visit a top Australian destination instead
Overseas holidays are off the agenda for the foreseeable future so you need to visit a top Australian destination instead, and we reckon these ones are as good if not better than anywhere else in the world. There’s no need…
Beach permit cameras installed at Teewah Beach
Cameras that check whether you have a valid beach permit have been set up at the entrances to Teewah Beach, within the Cooloola Recreation Area in Queensland. The new cameras on Teewah Beach have been set up in a bid…
Fraser Island fires worsen
In a turn for the worse, the fires currently ravaging Fraser Island have ramped up, causing an emergency warning to be issued for those in Happy Valley. The fires, that have been burning on Fraser Island for more than seven…
The border is open! Time for a Tasmanian 4X4 Adventure
It’s the perfect time for a Tasmanian 4X4 Adventure now that borders once again open and the warmer months are upon us. Who’s keen on a Tasmanian 4X4 Adventure? The borders are open once again so come along as Kev…
Why Mount Isa is more than an outback Queensland stopover
Many consider the outback Queensland mining town of Mount Isa to be little more than a stopover or somewhere to stock up on supplies but there’s plenty to see, do and learn around this spectacular area with its rich mining…
2021 Dakar looking good for HiLux driver Nasser Al-Attiyah
Toyota HiLux driver Nasser Al-Attiyah has won this year’s Andalucía Rally in Spain in what bodes well for the upcoming 2021 Dakar rally. Three-time Dakar Rally winner and Toyota HiLux driver Nasser Al-Attiyah came out on top at the Andalucía…
Sydney’s best 4X4 trips
Here are some of Sydney’s best 4X4 trips, ideally suited to those who don’t have the time for a big, far-off adventure, as well as these strange times in which much travel remains restricted. Sure, we all like to head…
2020 Deni Ute Muster refunds close 30 September
Ticket holders to the 2020 Deni Ute Muster have until 30 September to apply for a refund if they can’t make it to the 2021 event. The organisers of the cancelled 2020 Deni Ute Muster have sent out a timely…
2020 Victorian Virtual Caravan & Camping Show
Despite the cancellation of Leisurefest for this year, the 2020 Victorian Caravan & Camping Virtual Show will go on amid challenging times, it’s been announced. By Tim Scott. With Metropolitan Melbourne caravan industry manufacturers and dealers closing for six weeks…
Melbourne Leisurefest 2020 cancelled
The Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV) has announced that Melbourne Leisurefest 2020 has been cancelled as the coronavirus situation deepens once more. By Tim Scott. In a statement issued on 14 August, the CIV cited the introduction by the Victorian Government…
A worldwide treasure hunt and we’re all invited: Geocaching
Geocaching is the world’s biggest treasure hunt and we’re all invited to play! Treasure hunts have captured the imaginations and adventurousness of both children and adults alike, since time immemorial. From the days of pirate treasure to the much-loved Easter…
2020 ARB Eldee Easter Festival to go ahead… in October!
The annual ARB Eldee Easter Festival was an early casualty of COVID-19 but organisers are pleased to announce plans to host the family friendly event over the upcoming October long weekend. The ARB Eldee Easter Festival “in October” is set…
Bloke stuck in the outback walks 60km to safety!
They say if you get stuck in the outback you should never leave your vehicle, but this young bloke walked an astonishing 60km after getting bogged at Cape Arid in WA… and he made it out alive! According to a…
