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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…
Video: Cecil Madigan’s 1939 Simpson Desert Expedition
Thanks to the State Library of South Australia you can now see actual footage of Cecil Madigan’s 1939 Simpson Desert Expedition. Once considered one of the more remote journeys you could take in outback Australia, the Madigan Line, which wends…
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…
