Heading to Cape York with your 4WD? Here’s how to prepare
Planning on taking your 4WD to Cape York? Make sure to read these seven tips to prepare you for your trip to the cape.
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Campfire Etiquette – 19 tips to have you doing it like a pro
A campfire can be one of the greatest experiences in our travels. Sitting around one at the end of the day, staring into the mesmerising licking of flames and up at the stars… it just does not get any better.…
The date is confirmed – 2024 Toyota Prado order books are set to open
The word is out, we can confirm when the 2024 Prado will be open for sale, as well as more details about the vehicle. While we still haven’t been able to lock down when our first drive of the 2024…
Buying used: Nissan Navara NP300
Haters will tell you they suck, owners will tell you they’re the bee’s knees. Should the D23 Navara be on your shopping list?
Hayman Reese X-Bar now available for JB74 Suzuki Jimny
Just because the JB74 Suzuki Jimny is small, doesn’t mean it isn’t tough. This is why Hayman Reese decided to produce what they say is the strongest towbar on the market, for the pint-sized off-roader. The Hayman Reese X-Bar. What’s…
6 towing tips for beginners – please learn from my mistakes
I’ve got a confession to make. You see, while I’m in my happy place behind the wheel of a 4WD, once you put a trailer on the back I’m not so confident. And being that I work in the off-road…
First look at Front Runner’s latest canopy rack – designed for tradies and four-wheel drivers
Front Runner, has just announced the release of a new product, that sort of took inspiration from one of their most popular products. Their mighty range of roof racks. While the Slimline II roof rack system from Front Runner has…
Buying used: VW Amarok (2011-2022) – Probably the most underrated dual-cab on the market
VW Amarok? Ew. They’re just a pretend ute aren’t they? No real carrying capacity. Euro vehicles are way overpriced for what you get. And they probably fold like a lawn chair when you take them off-road. That seems to be…
Off-road campers, 4WDs, caravans, camping gear and more at the National 4×4 Outdoors Show in Melbourne
If you love the great outdoors and want to be at the forefront of the outdoor adventure industry’s latest and greatest products, then you don’t want to miss the National 4×4 Outdoors Show in Melbourne. Over three jam-packed days, 23-25…
7 things you’ll need to 4WD in the Victorian High Country
Heading out to 4WD the Victorian High Country? Make sure to check these 7 things of your packing list first. Trust me, you'll need them!
7 old-tech tools for today’s traveller
With today’s composite materials, LEDs, compact energy systems and ever-more-efficient vehicles, it is easy to forget the old items. The ones that our parents used when we camped with them. These seven items are still around because they are…
Buying used: Land Rover Defender
When first discussing the Defender, the legend who came up with the idea kicked in the door to Land Rover’s engineering department boardroom and laid out a simple premise: “Listen up nerds! We’re going to build an over-engineered, bare bones…
Toyota Australia officially axes the V8 70 Series LandCruiser – but are you really surprised?
Toyota has recently announced that the iconic 70 Series LandCruiser range, will be exclusively powered by the 1GD 2.8L 4-cylinder motor. That’s right, the V8 LandCruiser is in the bin, and it’s 4-cylinders or nothing if you want a 70-Series.…
Suzuki finally locks in drive-away pricing for the 2024 Jimny range
It’s only taken five years since the launch of the JB74 Suzuki Jimny, but Suzuki has finally announced drive-away pricing for the 2024 Jimny range. The Jimny has been a wild success for Suzuki, but this popularity has meant prices…
How to navigate steep terrain
How do you conquer tracks with steep terrain with a minimum of fuss? We've shared our top tips so you'll be all set.
