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Watching the Weather
There are two things that will really mess up your day (and maybe your hair) – wind and rain. When heading bush, what can you do to avoid the worst of the weather? Over the past 20 years weather forecasting…
Weather Apps …are they any good?
Everywhere you go, always take the weather with you… Unless you’re one of those storm-chasing weirdos, spending more than a night or two camping in a torrential downpour is nobody’s idea of a good time. The Bureau of Meteorology…
THE CORAL COAST
Forget the Cape, forget the Simpson, you need to start planning your next trip here… We’re about to let you in on a bit of a secret. It’s one that those who live in WA already know about, but…
SAT-NAV SYSTEMS HAVE REPLACED TAG-ALONG TOURS
We attempt to right a wrong – with these 5 ways to choose the best tour for you! Safety in numbers isn’t just a catchy phrase. While travelling solo can be a rewarding experience, sometimes it’s a much better…
9 TOP FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE PARKS
Check out these Australian 4X4 parks, where they genuinely want you to drive their tracks! The reality is four-wheel driving is big news these days, so access to campgrounds has become easier via graded tracks due to this popularity.…
SHOOT BETTER OFF-ROAD VIDEOS
Your videos, your friends and how to make them compatible in nine simple steps. For images and the full Unsealed 4X4 experience, read this in our online magazine. I’m sure we all have that friend that invites us…
IS FRASER ISLAND THE SILENT KILLER?
Paradise on Earth ain’t as cheerful as it seems… Read this story in our online magazine HERE. Fraser Island is an oddity in the Australian touring landscape. No other destination comes across as so easy, so forgiving. Yet…
HOW TO DRIVE MUD
EVERYTHING YOU’VE EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT GETTING DIRTY IN THE BUSH For images and the full Unsealed 4X4 experience, read this in our online magazine. We live in an amazing place. A country where the vast differences…
3 KNOTS YOU NEED TO KNOW
BECAUSE RATCHET STRAPS ARE FOR HIPSTERS When you’re camping in remote locations, or even when you prefer to head away for an easy weekender, sooner or later you’re going to need to know how to tie a knot or three.…
REVIEWED: OFF-ROAD APPS
Don’t head off into the dark on your next adventure. These four off-road apps can light the way… For images and the full Unsealed 4X4 experience, CLICK HERE. Knowledge is power. It’s an idea that can be broadly spread…
SHOULD YOU BE PAYING MORE FOR YOUR INSURANCE?
We compare the Unsealed 4X4 team’s current policies against the new kid on the block and see if a few extra bucks could mean a whole lot more coverage. OK, let’s be honest here. 4X4 insurance is about as exciting…
10 THINGS YOU NEED FOR THE BIG RED BASH… AND BEYOND
It’s not just about getting to Birdsville. Preparation is the key to any remote travel – whether it’s Birdsville or beyond. Are you ready for any eventuality? For images and the full Unsealed 4X4 experience, read this story in our…
7 Different Routes to the Big Red Bash
Because getting there and back is part of the adventure. The Big Red Bash is just a few short weeks away. The beers are being shipped in, some of the biggest names in Australian music are finalising their song lists,…
EDITOR’S COLUMN: HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY, UNSEALED 4X4
This issue is a pretty exciting one for us here at Unsealed 4X4. I mean, we always get a bit happy when a new edition goes live, but this one is a little bit extra special because it officially marks…
The Limestone Coast
Here’s six reasons you need to get to one of the most underrated off-road destinations in the country: South Australia often gets overlooked as a 4X4 destination, often thanks to places like the Cape, the Kimberley, the deserts and Fraser…
