5 Blue Mountain Beauties To Check Out
Check out 5 of the most beautiful spots around the NSW Blue Mountains your 4×4 can take you. Those of us in NSW might need to stick to the state for our next adventure when we get to head out…
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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…
Tingha, NSW – a fabulous 4X4 escape into a mining past
Words and pics Kev Smith Located on the northern tablelands of NSW, about 630km north of Sydney, the ex-mining town of Tingha offers plenty of fascinating landscapes, rich history and some of the best waterfront camping in the country. Major…
Pajinka (The Tip) of Cape York closed by traditional owners
The very tip of Cape York (Pajinka) has been closed off to tourists and visitors by Gudang/Yahaykenu Aboriginal Corporation. UPDATE: The tip has been reopened, but with a catch – Click here to see the updated story. Reporting on a…
Top 5 4X4 Trips less than 100km from Melbourne
With Victoria once again coming out of lockdown we thought it a great time to take a look at the Top 5 4X4 Trips less than 100km from Melbourne. Words & photos: Glenn Marshall Unsealed 4X4 freelancer Gary Tischer reckons…
Can fast-charging batteries make EV 4X4s remote-area capable?
Can new-tech, fast-charging batteries make electric 4X4 vehicles suitable for long-distance, remote-area travel? There’s no denying that electric 4X4 vehicles (EVs) are coming – whether we like it or not – with the uptake of EVs in urban areas already…
Take your 4X4 to Tasmania… for free!
Free 4X4 travel on the Spirit of Tasmania between 1 March 2021 and 30 June 2021. That’s right! Free 4X4 travel to Tasmania! In a move set to increase Tasmanian tourism, the Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme is being…
From Alpine NSW to the Victorian High Country
Join us on an epic high-altitude adventure from Alpine NSW to the Victorian High Country. From Mount Kosciuszko to beers at the Dargo Hotel, come with us on a trip from Alpine NSW to the Victorian High Country, with some…
Custom Ford Ranger built for the big lap
Okay, so how do you make a custom Ford ranger suitable for the big lap when it runs the 2.2L four-pot? Here’s how… This custom Ford Ranger from the Unsealed 4X4 Vault is unusual in that it runs the 2.2L…
Can’t go overseas? Visit a top Australian destination instead
Overseas holidays are off the agenda for the foreseeable future so you need to visit a top Australian destination instead, and we reckon these ones are as good if not better than anywhere else in the world. There’s no need…
The border is open! Time for a Tasmanian 4X4 Adventure
It’s the perfect time for a Tasmanian 4X4 Adventure now that borders once again open and the warmer months are upon us. Who’s keen on a Tasmanian 4X4 Adventure? The borders are open once again so come along as Kev…
How to: Outback Driving Part 4 – Desert Driving
In Part 4 of our series on Outback Driving we’ll look at how to drive in desert country and what gear you’ll need for your outback adventure. In ‘How To: Outback Driving Part 4’ we’re going to look at the…
How to: Outback Driving Part 3 – Corrugations and Mud
In Part 3 of our series on Outback Driving we’ll look at how to deal with seemingly endless miles of corrugations and what to do if the weather turns foul. In ‘How To: Outback Driving Part 3’ we’re going to…
How to: Outback Driving Part 2
In Part 2 of our series on Outback Driving we’ll look at how to deal with dusty conditions and how to drive through bulldust. In ‘How To: Outback Driving Part 2’ we’re going to look at how to deal with…
How to: outback driving part 1
In Part 1 of our series on Outback Driving we’ll look at how to make sure you and your rig are up for the challenge. With travel restrictions beginning to ease, fingers crossed 2021 will be an outback bonanza for…
