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…
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS ARTICLE IN THE MAGAZINE RYAN’S KUT 105 SERIES Chopping up a 105 Series ‘Cruiser isn’t the most original idea ever. Making it a space-cab chop and sliding a multivalve 1HD-FT engine in at the…
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…
79 Series LandCruiser, Let’s just hope this time he doesn’t roll it… If you like 80 Series ‘Cruisers, then chances are you have come across a picture of Jacob’s kitted out old 80 Series at some point. In fact, this fresh…
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…
Toyota Fortuner Update: Touring in a Toyota Fortuner CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE When we first picked up the Toyota Fortuner, it was on the back of our massive mid-size wagon comparison (which it won). One…
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…
Unsealed 4X4 Readers’ Rigs CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE DAVID’S LS2 POWERED JK WRANGLER While the plates on David’s JK Wrangler may seem a little over the top for a JK, we assure you, they’re…
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…
How to get to there, and why you need to see them The High Country is a place that needs no introduction to 4WDers. There is a myriad of tracks available, combining all kinds of terrains, challenges and difficulty. And…
Surviving the Tanami… Just! The detour that almost cost us When planning your Tanami crossing – preparation is key. Our enthusiasm for crossing the Tanami Desert wasn’t always mirrored by family, friends and fellow travellers. “Really? You want to cross the…
Victorian 4X4 tracks I’ve always wanted to drive but haven’t… Until now! CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE The Vic High Country still has a plethora of tracks that take you to the most amazing campground,…
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE If you own a 4WD and live in Brisbane, one of the closest places to get some dirt under your tyres would have to be the D’Aguilar Ranges and Mount…
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE As I write this piece, I’m sitting by the campfire off Bluff Track in the Victorian High Country. We’ve had a minor mechanical issue, and while we’re waiting for a…
