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…
You don’t have to travel far, as long as the weather plays along Normally, only the Victorians get to have all of the fun in this regard, and anyone within close reach of the Kosciuszko area. But every now and…
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE On the recent (and far too short) Christmas break, I was invited away on a ‘boys’ trip’ with a bunch of old workmates. This was the perfect opportunity to…
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE “A water rat caused $3,500 damage to my brand new 4X4 and nearly ruined our trip…” You won’t hear about this often; in fact most people I tell this story…
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE With fantastic bush camping, a place like ‘The Gorge’ has everything on offer. It caters for people with highly modified trucks through to tourers towing caravans; everyone can have…
What happens when roughly 40 four-wheel drives converge on Turon River National Park for the weekend? CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE The first annual 4x4earth.com New South Wales gathering, that’s what. After having annual meets…
Cutting up the Cut Line Everything you need to know about this Lesser-known track from Bourke to Birdsville An Outback adventure that can be done over a few days or a few weeks! Sound interesting? It did to me…
Keep your cool and go underground Who doesn’t like a quick dip on a hot summer’s day? And it will be quick, as the underground streams that feed Cave Creek remain very cold, even in mid-summer. And yes, there’s even…
5 things you need to remember when taking your best mate with you + 9 dog friendly campsites Being a dog owner has its rewards; they become part of your family and they need to experience life with you and that…
One Bloke’s Guide to a Great Northern NSW Adventure I hadn’t had a proper shower in days. There I was standing in damp shorts, smelling like bait and covered in sand with the inside of the LandCruiser trashed like…
Time Travel Made Easy Like no other place I have ever been, you can see pre-history emerge from the sand in front of you. You may be the first person in 20,000 years to see the burnt piece of…
Once again, Unsealed 4X4 is the naming rights partner for the upcoming Willowglen 4X4 Challenge. This prestigious competition is held annually on the NSW October Long Weekend. The challenge consists of teams with four vehicles each battling through mud, rocks…
Sturt’s obsession with finding an inland sea in the middle of Australia did not deliver an ocean, but he did find a salty Darling River. He described this discovery as ‘certainly a blow for which I was not prepared’. Sturt’s…
Paying to play has never been more fun! How many of these amazing four-wheel drive parks have you visited? Private four-wheel drive parks have grown in popularity, which is logical considering how popular four-wheel drives and off-roading have become. While…
Sometimes you find a spot and wonder why you’ve never been there before… Where is this Kwiambal National Park, you may ask? I was asking the same question as my map showed me that I had arrived… but I…
