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First-timers Guide to the Big Red Bash (and other bush music festivals)
Words and Images by Gary Tischer The first time I went to the Big Red Bash (BRB) was 2018. It was the one where the line-up included The Hoodoo Gurus, The Angels, Kate Ceberano, Daryl Braithwaite and John Farnham, as…
4WDing in bushfire season
10 safety tips you can’t ignore when exploring this summer Words by Harry Temple 1 Emergency UHF channels and local area specific emergency information channels If you spend a lot of time out of mobile reception, having a UHF and…
The Ev’itor’s Column: Disgusting campers – complete lack of etiquette
Christmas holidays bring out the best and worst in some people If you spent anytime on Facebook over the holidays, you would have noticed a few grubs leaving rubbish scattered all over some campsites and being shamed for their actions.…
HEMA 4WD ADVENTURES GUIDE
The best way to make it through the 9-5 workday, let alone work year, is by having trips away planned to schedule in some well-deserved R&R. No one wants to go away on a dud of a holiday, or be…
Heavyweight Title Fight: Lorella Springs vs Cape York
Can Lorella Springs threaten Cape York as one of Australia’s premier winter touring destinations? Whether it be epic four-wheel driving, magic remote campsites, fishing, pristine freshwater swimming spots or something else entirely, Cape York has been the winter touring destination…
Top Ten Outback Pubs for 4WDers
So, how many of these iconic outback pubs have you been to? SOUTH AUSTRALIA Prairie Hotel, Parachilna This could well be the prettiest of the outback pubs. With the awesomely stunning Flinders Ranges not far off in the distance, the…
Overseas holiday or stay in Australia?
I’ve just returned from three weeks travelling Europe, and for someone like me who hasn’t done much long distance overseas travel, it was certainly an eye opener. Firstly, just to get from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, is a 14-hour flight.…
July 2018: Adventure Cinema
In this instalment of Adventure Cinema, we have a jumping Daihatsu, classic beer commercials with the Bush Tucker Man, and Tips for finding water in the outback. Don’t forget to check out Pats Three-Cheese Gnocchi camp meal too! CLICK…
AIRCAMP AUSTRALIA APP
If there isn’t an app for it, it’s not worth doing right? That’s a saying, isn’t it? Well now we can confirm that going camping is indeed worth it because there is a new app out to help you get…
Is technology making us worse 4WDers?
Ignorance is not always bliss Most reasonable people would agree that technological advancements have made day-to-day life easier on numerous fronts. Automation, in particular, has reduced human interaction with devices, products and systems to the point where the simple act…
Back Pain on the Road
The Editor’s Column In the last month, I’ve been to the Victorian High Country for over a week, Queenstown NZ for a product launch and the Gawler Ranges in South Australia for a vehicle launch. That’s just the obligations I’ve…
How to Camp Safely in Croc Country
Don’t be croc meat! After spending a couple of years in Australia’s crocodile capital, the Northern Territory, my crocodile knowledge went from next-to-nothing to wonderment and admiration of these prehistoric reptilian predators. Don’t get me wrong, I’m no croc cuddler,…
MINIMALIST CAMPERS: GUIDE TO PACKING
How packing less to take camping can take the stress out of the situation! We follow our own little list for each camping trip and it works for us. We call it the Three Ps: Planning Prepping Packing If you’re…
MORETON ISLAND: TIPS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS LIKE A PRO
Moreton Island in a new light. Take photographs like a pro with these few tips. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE This trip to Moreton was different. I didn’t bring my 4WD yet I was going to…
How to Avoid Disastrous Camping Trips
“The kids are feral and my wife’s got the s#!*s”! How to avoid turning your family camping trip into a complete disaster Tired of watching the kids sitting on the iPad or flogging your mobile phone, feeling inspired by a…
