NSW to allow holidays as of June 1
June 1 is the day for those in NSW to get back out on holidays! So you may have seen our story last week, on those in New South Wales being able to get out four-wheel driving again to have…
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NSW four-wheel driving back on track, but no camping… yet
Going out four-wheel driving is back on track in NSW with those who live in the state now allowed to go for a ‘picnic’, however, there is no camping allowed… yet. As of tomorrow, Friday, 15 May 2020, New South…
Update: NSW GVM Upgrade changes withdrawn
Update: NSW GVM Upgrade changes withdrawn… temporarily. Further to the story published on 29 April, 2020 on Unsealed 4X4 titled NSW Limits GVM Upgrades Without Industry Consultation, Transport for NSW has decided to withdraw GVM upgrade changes outlined in Vehicle…
Ultimate Nexus 360 Camper-Trailer Review
We test the top-of-the-range Ultimate Nexus 360 camper-trailer. Even though Ultimate Off-Road Campers are a familiar sight on the road these days, it’s hard to believe the initial concept stretches back to the mid 1990s. This light, aerodynamic, fibreglass-bodied, side-fold…
NSW limits GVM Upgrades without industry consultation
Those seeking a GVM upgrade for their 4×4 in NSW will no doubt be surprised to learn that there’s been a recent change to the Vehicle Safety Compliance Certification Scheme (VSCCS) that limits such increases to the vehicle’s axle mass…
No camping allowed in NSW National Parks for the forseeable future
The National Parks and Wildlife Service has closed off camping and access to some high-visitation locations across NSW as per Government directives on social distancing and isolation. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has announced today it is closing camping…
Iconic national parks to close as coronavirus restrictions increase
Some of Australia’s most iconic national parks, including Kakadu and Uluru, are set to close as the coronavirus lockdowns become more sweeping. The National Parks set to close include the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra, Booderee National Park ion…
NSW Police cracking down on overweight towing
NSW Police Forces Traffic and Highway Patrol Command is warning those who are towing to know the weights of their trailer and towing limits of their vehicle. Authorities in NSW have been warning a crackdown would begin soon on those…
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service focussing on re-opening most popular parks after bush fires…but be patient
Both National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Forestry Corporation are working towards a progressive re-opening of the most popular parks in NSW with safety the primary concern. The National Parks and Wildlife Service and Forestry Corporation are working towards…
Cars fined for parking in truck parks
A trial by Transport NSW will see motorists fined $114 for parking cars in dedicated truck parks and overstaying in time-limited parking spots at two rest areas along the Pacific Highway. Two rest areas, Yelgun which is just north of…
Belmont Wetlands State Park beach permits suspended until after Australia Day weekend
The Belmont Wetlands State Park in NSW has limited beach permits for the Australia Day long weekend to current pass holders and had considered closing the park completely. Belmont Wetlands State Park announced through its Facebook page yesterday (16 January)…
NSW Catastrophic fire danger – National Parks closed
NSW Catastrophic fire danger leads to NPWS closing the majority of parks in NSW amid the worsening fire conditions. As you’d probably have guessed, the National Parks and Wildlife Service of NSW has closed the majority of national parks across…
Bull bar protrusions in the spotlight in South Australia
Bull bar protrusion laws aren’t new news, but a South Australia Police post on Facebook has caused a storm on social media with opinion getting in the way of fact. A Facebook post earlier this week by South Australia Police…
Bushfire safety for four-wheelers
Check out our handy guide on bushfire safety for four-wheelers explaining what to do if you get caught in a bushfire situation while you’re out camping. Hopefully, by now, you’ve already sorted out your bushfire survival plan for you and…
NSW to roll out world’s first mobile phone detection camera network
NSW will roll out mobile phone detection cameras by the end of this year (2019) making it the first place on the planet to specifically target mobile-phone use with fixed and mobile cameras. After a recent six-month trial of mobile…
