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Melbourne Boat Show goes virtual
Those looking for a new boat to haul behind their 4×4 will be able to check out what’s on offer at the ‘virtual’ Melbourne Boat Show from the comfort of home… or on their boat… or while dropping a line.…
Virtual Overland Expo Summer 2020 – see it online!
Overland Expo Summer 2020 will be a virtual event so for Aussies it’ll be easier to get to than ever. In a somewhat ironic turn of events for Australians who haven’t previously been able to make it to the US…
2020 Deni Ute Muster cancelled
Organisers of the 2020 Deni Ute Muster are saddened to say the event has been cancelled despite their very best efforts. After consultation with government and health officials, event organisers say the 2020 Deni Ute Muster has been cancelled due…
Guide to fuel carrying options
Chances are you’re about to do The Cape or Madigan Line and you’ve got your map out and are looking for fuel stops along the way. Thanks to all the fuel-carrying options that are now available, gone are the days…
Queensland to open but you’ll still need a border pass
Non-Queenslanders excited by the lifting of travel restrictions from 12.01pm tomorrow (10 July) still need to bear in mind that they will have to complete a Queensland Border Declaration Pass before entering the state. There are a number of requirements…
NSW-Victoria border to close
In a shock but somewhat unsurprising move, the New South Wales/Victoria border will close for the first time in 100 years! In a move that is expected to throw the plans of many holidaymakers in to chaos, in consultation with…
Cape to open as early as 10 July this year… and tomorrow for Queenslanders!
Cape York to open as early as 10 July this year… and tomorrow for Queenslanders! Hot off the press is the news we’ve all been waiting to hear: Cape York will be open from 10 July (3 July for Queenslanders),…
New National Park to be created north of Tibooburra NSW
A new outback NSW national park is set to be created after the state government’s purchase of Narriearra station near Tibooburra. A new outback NSW national park in the state’s north west will be created thanks to the government’s recent…
Cancelled 2020 National 4×4 Shows in Brisbane and Melbourne
Cancelled 2020 National 4×4 Shows in Brisbane and Melbourne but organisers have set dates for 2021. After careful consideration the organisers of the ‘National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expos’ have decided not to hold the scheduled shows for…
Dakar Rally Classic Class added to event for 2021
The Dakar Rally Classic Class will be introduced in 2021 and, among other changes, it will see the return to racing of memorable vehicles like the Lada Niva, Land Rover Defender and Porsche 959. In addition to announcing the introduction…
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…
