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Fraser, Stradbroke and Moreton Islands reopen for day trips
South East Queenslanders wanting to go four-wheel driving this weekend will be happy to hear that Fraser, Stradbroke and Moreton islands will reopen for day trips as coronavirus restrictions are eased. Stage 1 easing of travel restrictions means local four-wheel…
NSW four-wheel driving back on track, but no camping… yet
Going out four-wheel driving is back on track in NSW with those who live in the state now allowed to go for a ‘picnic’, however, there is no camping allowed… yet. As of tomorrow, Friday, 15 May 2020, New South…
Myth Busting: Brakes are only for slowing down
Brakes are only for slowing down or stopping?! In this instalment of Myth Busting we explain how they can also be used to aid forward progress when driving off-road. Brakes Whether drums, discs or a combination of both, brakes use…
How To Water Crossings Part 1
How To Water Crossings, Part 1 – Vehicle Preparation. Most smart four-wheel drivers will only attempt water crossings if they have to because, if it all goes wrong, it’ll likely be a very expensive lesson learnt. But sometimes you’ve just…
Western Australians allowed to go camping
Western Australia has announced that locals are now able to camp again as of midday 1 May, 2020. Thanks to the success of social distancing, Western Australians are again able to access and camp in campgrounds within…
Video: Virtual off-road touring
The Nitto Trail Grappler Experience takes you out on the tracks even when you’re really stuck at home. Nitto Tire in the USA has released a series of 360-degree virtual off-road touring videos for four-wheel drive enthusiasts who are sick…
Parks Victoria Easter Weekend Closures
Four Wheel Drive Victoria has announced additional national park closures for the Easter long weekend. We’re sure you already know to stay at home this Easter but in case you didn’t get the memo Four Wheel Drive Victoria has reaffirmed…
The time has come…
…To park up the 4X4 and ride out coronavirus at home. Let’s start doing all the jobs we’ve been putting off for ages. We’ll be here bringing you yarns to keep you distracted. Despite the lot of us being avid…
No camping allowed in NSW National Parks for the forseeable future
The National Parks and Wildlife Service has closed off camping and access to some high-visitation locations across NSW as per Government directives on social distancing and isolation. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has announced today it is closing camping…
Victoria follows Queensland with camping closed.
At the direction of the Chief Health Officer Victoria campsites, caravan parks and camping grounds will now be closed to visitors. This closure comes into effect at 11.59pm (local time) March 25, 2020. According to the statement, the only people permitted…
Queensland camping closed to slow spread of coronavirus
Queensland has shut down all camping in state forests and national parks as more and more stringent measures are put in place to assist in curbing the COVID-19 outbreak. All Queensland camping in national parks, state forests and recreation areas…
Iconic national parks to close as coronavirus restrictions increase
Some of Australia’s most iconic national parks, including Kakadu and Uluru, are set to close as the coronavirus lockdowns become more sweeping. The National Parks set to close include the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra, Booderee National Park ion…
Non-essential travel into Cape York restricted by QLD Government
Travel into Cape York has now been restricted by the Queensland Government effectively stopping any non-essential travel into the Cape. The Cook Shire Council has closed off non-essential travel into the Cape York Peninsula. The statement from the Cook Shire…
Tasmania forcing non-essential travellers to self-quarantine from midnight (20th March)
The Tasmanian Government has announced it will, in essence, close its borders from midnight (20th March) to all non-essential travellers. Those that do visit will be forced to self-quarantine for 14 days. Tasmanian Premier, Peter Gutwein has declared a state…
Far North Cape York closed to non-essential travel
The Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council has restricted access to the Far North of Cape York to essential travellers only. Last weekend, the Northern Land Council restricted access to remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory with the APY lands…
