Uniflame Cook Set reviewed
Is this a flamin’ good piece of cooking gear or will it only add to your camping clutter? Words by Grant Hanan and Linda Bloffwitch, Images and Video by My Aussie Travel Guide We’re probably not telling you anything new…
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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…
Catch and Cook: Tasty Trout
There are more ways to cook trout than just in foil with lemon! Serves: 4 Time: 20 minutes INGREDIENTS 4 trout fillets ½ cup breadcrumbs 2 rashers bacon, finely chopped 1 lemon 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dried thyme…
Everything you need to know about Operation Lift – and your modified 4WD
Every responsible 4WD owner is concerned about Operation Lift. What exactly is it and how do you keep your 4WD legal? 1. What is Operation Lift? It is a joint operation between the Queensland Transport and Main Roads (TMR) authority…
Unsealed 4X4 garage: DIY 12V Fridge beer tap installation
Possibly the most glorious 4X4 modification since the diff lock Words by Pat Callinan, Images by Matt Ryan It started out as a gag. “Hey, let’s see if we can pop some beer taps into the fridge!” I’d seen them…
Recipe: Moroccan Lamb Shanks
Impress your friends and family with a Moroccan masterclass Serves: 4-6 Time: 3 hours CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RECIPE IN OUR FREE DIGITAL MAGAZINE INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons of oil 9 Lamb Shanks 600g of sweet potato roughly chopped 100g…
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…
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…
Why your IFS suspension lift sucks
…And what you need to do to fix it Fact: We all want that extra little bit of ground clearance for our 4WDs. While the modern day 4X4 is very capable with stacks of mechanical and electronic traction aids, the…
Charcoal vs traditional fires (for cooking)
We answer the question once and for all, what is the best way to cook while camping? I admit to being a skeptic when it came to using charcoal. I’ve been around long enough to see a lot of fads…
Everything we wish we knew before our first trip to the Cape
GETTING THERE | Fuel, ferries and fines WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH FUEL? How we did it: Cairns → Musgrave Roadhouse: 448km – Fuelled up here (can fuel up in Laura or Lakeland if you’ll not make it ~450km) Musgrave Roadhouse →…
Seven ways to get more out of your old oiler
Got a mechanical diesel that isn’t moving well? Follow these seven tips to get more muscle out of your old beast There’s a billion and three guides on how to squeeze more performance out of a common rail diesel, but…
Whiz-Bang Walnut Banana Bread
Sweet, sweet camping sustenance… My love affair with banana bread has lasted longer than any real relationship I’ve had. I’m okay with that. When I turn up to dinner parties, picnics – or in this case, a canoeing weekend on…
Cold nights call for warm curry
I prepped this curry on the tailgate of my friend’s 1990 Chevy next to a river that continued to drown the engines of eager (but not-so-clever) 4WDers. The sun and dust had settled from a long day of wheeling dirt…
West is the best in the Flinders Ranges
Our massive guide to The Flinders Ranges – Venture away from the busy tourist hotspots to experience the real Flinders Ranges. The Flinders Ranges is well-known for its iconic attractions such as Wilpena Pound, but there is much more to this…
