Five secrets of K’gari (Fraser Island)
Explore 5 hidden gems of K’gari Fraser Island. Discover the best remote 4WD spots for your next adventure away from the crowds on K'gari.
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The best pet-friendly camping sites in Australia for adventurers
Unsealed 4X4 has thrown together the best 4WD pet-friendly camping sites in Australia to take the hassle out of planning your next adventure.
Over $1 billion in funding announced to seal iconic Australian dirt roads
The Australian Government has committed over $1 billion to further seal three of Australia’s well known iconic dirt roads. Learn more here.
Kroombit Tops National Park: an off-grid 4WD adventure
If you’re into off-road driving, off-grid camping & an off-the-beaten-track historical hunt, then you'll love Kroombit Tops National Park.
Terrain Tamer Opens in Townsville
Family owned 4WD Parts Company, Terrain Tamer, are excited to announce the opening of their new branch in Townsville, Queensland. Since its beginnings in 1969, starting in the suburbs of Melbourne, Terrain Tamer has grown to include a total of…
Birdsville Races Postponed due to COVID Outbreak
Given the ongoing uncertainty associated with the highly transmissible COVID Delta variant, organisers of the Birdsville Races have made the difficult decision to postpone the iconic event. The bucket-list 2021 Birdsville Races were scheduled to run on September 3rd and 4th this year but…
Big Red Bash still going ahead for now
Preparations for the Big Red Bash event continue in Birdsville with the full support of Queensland Health and Tourism and Events despite COVID-19 lockdowns. Event organiser and director of the Outback Music Festival Group Greg Donovan said, “We are working closely with Government officials to…
Diamantina National Park – an outback adventure in channel country
Words Tania Ketteringham Photos Dale Ketteringham If it’s adventure and solitude you crave, then join us on this iconic outback drive through dusty Diamantina National Park, in the heart of channel country. When planning our trip through outback Queensland, the…
It’s on! 2021 Birdsville Races tickets to go on sale in May
2021 Birdsville Races expected to go ahead with tickets to go on sale in May this year. After cancellation of the 2020 event due to Covid-19, organisers are hopeful that the 2021 Birdsville Races will go ahead as planned and…
Beach permit cameras installed at Teewah Beach
Cameras that check whether you have a valid beach permit have been set up at the entrances to Teewah Beach, within the Cooloola Recreation Area in Queensland. The new cameras on Teewah Beach have been set up in a bid…
Why Mount Isa is more than an outback Queensland stopover
Many consider the outback Queensland mining town of Mount Isa to be little more than a stopover or somewhere to stock up on supplies but there’s plenty to see, do and learn around this spectacular area with its rich mining…
Queensland to open but you’ll still need a border pass
Non-Queenslanders excited by the lifting of travel restrictions from 12.01pm tomorrow (10 July) still need to bear in mind that they will have to complete a Queensland Border Declaration Pass before entering the state. There are a number of requirements…
National Parks COVID-19 Updates
Here are the latest National Parks COVID-19 updates state by state. Some states have further eased restrictions while others are still in a holding pattern. Here are the latest National Parks COVID-19 Updates state-by-state. New South Wales NSW residents will…
Outback Way to be sealed
Funding has been awarded to have the Outback Way sealed. Funding has been awarded to two central Australian businesses to begin the task of having the Outback Way sealed. The Outback Way, as it’s known, is a transcontinental highway running…
Birdsville Races have been Cancelled for 2020
The Birdsville Races have been cancelled for 2020 but event dates for next year have been confirmed. The organisers of one of Australia’s most iconic outback events have today announced that the Birdsville Races have been cancelled for 2020. Known…
