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Sturt National Park: Raising a glass to Sturt
I was in NSW’s most remote national park … but still bought a beer at Cameron Corner A couple of generations ago, well 1972, a national park was established in the far north-west of New South Wales. It was named…
The bed bug fiasco
How bed bugs turned our big lap of Australia into the honeymoon from hell Picture this: you’re just six weeks into that great Aussie dream, a 12-month lap around Australia! You know, the one you somehow managed to convince the…
2019 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Ultimate 580
When people think of dual-cab utes its normally lethargic diesels that have small capacity engines with four cylinders. However, this is changing with both Volkswagen and Mercedes challenging that notion. Volkswagen gave us the V6 which was a shot of…
Gary Junction Highway
Could Len’s northernmost road be his best? Len Beadell and the Gunbarrel Road Construction Party (GRCP) have carved their way through outback Australia, and don’t we love them for it? They opened up extremely remote sections, initially for missile testing,…
Land Rover Defender 110 Camper
It’s an old Defender with a fresh take on the expedition rigs of Europe and the USA. THE OWNER Now Mike never wanted a Land Rover, he always thought of them as unreliable; so when his son bought a Discovery,…
2020 Land Rover Defender replacement spied
Photos released by Land Rover show a heavily camouflaged pilot (or pre-production test) car that will be reasonably close to the final product underneath the padding. Previous spy shots have shown a ‘mule’ car, with a modified Range Rover Sport…
Arden Hills – Foothills of the Flinders
Here’s how you can do an overnighter in the Flinders Ranges Words and Images by Harry Temple Nearly every 4WDer has heard of the Flinders Ranges, and for most, it is high on their bucket list. Usually, it never eventuates…
6 battery-powered tools you need to carry on every trip
Take the pain out of trackside repairs with these six portable power tools Words by Mark Kendrick When something goes wrong, you want help to hand. And when that wrong is mechanical, power tools make jobs easier. With vastly improved…
Reviewed: SensaTyre TPMS
Does this TPMS protect your tyres or is it full of hot air? Words and Images by Grant Hanan and Linda Bloffwitch, Images and Video by My Aussie Travel Guide Imagine that you’ve outlaid top dollar for a new set…
First Drive: 2019 Ford ranger
Does a 2.0L Bi-Turbo motor make sense in the Ford Ranger? Words by Evan Spence With nearly 30 models in the MY2019 Ford Ranger line-up, you have to admit Ford have worked hard to provide as many options as possible…
Reviewed: Flashlube Catch Can Pro
After six months of having the Catch Can Pro fitted, was it really worth it? Words by Grant Hanan and Linda Bloffwitch, Images and Video by My Aussie Travel Guide After listening to all the hype and sifting through the…
Custom 6X6 Perentie
The Ex-Army 6X6 that’s cheaper than a Triton. But are six wheels better than four? Back in the early 1980s, the Army was looking for a new all-terrain off-roader. They wanted something with the “ability to traverse trackless terrain with the…
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…
Shocking discoveries at Mt Ive Station
The Gawler Ranges adventure that has so much to offer 4WDers I woke to watch the sunrise from the comfort of my swag, a truly rewarding experience. The campsite was silent, except for the crunch, crunch, crunch as someone walked…
