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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…
Tested: Aussie-made AOR Sierra ZR Camper Trailer
Gary Tischer takes a look at the new AOR Sierra ZR Camper Trailer – a budget-priced Aussie-made camper to which many options can be added over time. You have no doubt seen an Australian Off Road (AOR) camper somewhere in…
New Recreational Vehicle Toll Rebate for large trailers in NSW
The NSW toll increase for large recreational vehicle users has been offset by a rebate – but only NSW residents are able to claim the large recreational vehicle toll rebate. Although NSW residents who tow a caravan, boat or horse…
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…
Cape York begins to reopen… sort of
Chances are you’ve heard about the ‘biosecurity measures’ being lifted by the Federal Government, specifically relating to Cape York and the removal of the main point of restriction on travel to and from The Cape. If you were anything like…
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…
Tested: Aussie-made Condamine Compact Camper
Words & Photos Gary Tischer The Aussie-made Condamine Compact Camper could be the perfect solution for a comfortable post-Covid-19 off-road escape. We’re finally starting to break the shackles of Covid isolation and heading out into the bush again so we…
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…
