I thought the Anne Beadell Highway was tough, but the Connie Sue Highway smacked it down like The Rock on WWE. My sand flag was being smashed, stone guard attacked from below. Like witches clawing, my paintwork was being etched by…
Why isn’t this on your list? What if I told you Victoria was more than the snow-covered peaks of the High Country, more than the fantastic southern coastlines and endless beaches? Tucked up in the north-west corner of the state…
Cryophobia // (noun) – An abnormal and persistent fear of cold, including cold weather and cold objects Well, mine is not a phobia, but rather a “yep – I feel the cold”. You probably know my sort, the slightest hint of…
While everyone fights with traffic at the beach in summer between Coffs Harbour and Grafton, there’s a lot less people enjoying clear mountain streams, rock pools and shady campsites along the Nymboida River. Sometimes heading west in summer makes sense.…
Is it time to give your old sleeping bag the sack for this traction-controlled model? Let’s face it, you can have stacks of 4X4 fun during the day… but if you back that up with a crappy night’s sleep –…
Shower Power Guide When heading bush, it’s easy to go days without a shower but even after three days, I hate myself enough to pull out some baby wipes. Thankfully, there are some great options out there, ranging from downright…
Five destinations within 100km of Melbourne Unsealed 4X4 freelancer Gary Tischer reckons Brisbane is ‘the best place to live if your passion is heading bush in your 4WD’. Well, I beg to differ. In fact, I believe that Melbourne is…
Warrumbungle NP “The fire developed into a fully-fledged fire thunderstorm,” and was “Absolutely ferocious.” This is how two fire experts described the firestorm that devastated Warrumbungle NP and surrounds on 12 January 2013. Fifty-three houses were destroyed as well as…
The Ev-itor’s column If you have read any of my editorials, by now you would know I have the back of an 80 year old brick layer, am addicted to Gumtree and like purchasing old 4WDs that I can’t afford…
Is the famous Oodnadatta Track really a boring dirt road to nowhere? It depends how deep into history you’re willing to dig. Oh, and how much rain there’s been! What does the Oodnadatta Track make you think of? A rich…
Teaching Old Dogs New Tech CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE The number of 4WD vehicles being purchased or leased by tradies is growing every year and aftermarket companies are jumping on board and pimping the…
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…
Travel: Pebbly Beach CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Spectacular campsites Amazing scenery 4WD-only access Australia is blessed with many great 4WD destinations and camping areas including plenty in coastal areas. One of the absolute…
Drop in on the way to The Cape – A kettle full of gold could be yours! The Cape is a long way north of everywhere so you’ll need to stop somewhere on the way there. Wongi Waterholes is a…
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,…
