Talawana Tribute
“My mate was killed in a car crash, he never got to finish this track … so I did it for him” Words and Images by Todd Hore It was a few months ago that a mate of mine, Peter…
Touring
Exploring New England
Could this area better Coffs Harbour when it comes to 4WD touring? Words and Images by Todd Hore The New England region of NSW lies west of the famous four-wheel drive mecca of Coffs Harbour and doesn’t get anywhere near…
History, 4WDing and camping at Donnelly’s Creek
Bring the whole family including your best mate (dog) for the classic High Country experience Words by Geoff Martin, Images by Geoff and Denise Martin. The Victorian High Country is one of the premier camping and 4WDing locations in Australia…
Mutawintji National Park, NSW: Was William Wright wrong?
Desecrating ancient art in a sacred place. Words and Images by Glenn Marshall Mutawintji National Park is one of the most culturally significant places in New South Wales. For thousands of years, it has been a place where large gatherings…
2018 HAVAL H9 ULTRA VS THE OUTBACK
10 days in the outback driving China’s petrol-powered Toyota Prado rival, the Haval H9 … will it survive? Words by Bruce Newton It’s no longer a case of when the Chinese arrive in the Australian new vehicle market, the fact…
Queensland – 48hrs in Byfield National Park
Killing time in paradise – just how far can you go in two days? Words and Images by Dan Watkins Tunnel vision. We have all been guilty of it at one time or another, myself included. Racing to our intended…
New South Wales: Bush-to-beach weekender
If you can wrangle a couple of days off work in Sydney or Brisbane, we have the off-road escape for you Words by Harry Temple, Images by Harry Temple and Lindsay Reid THE TRIP Having a borderline obsessive fascination for…
Industry News: New Mundaring to Albany off-road route now open
Western Australians take note: A new off-road touring route has been opened in the south west, providing a tremendous 900km off-highway trip through forest and farmland. River crossings, lakes and small country towns are features of the leisurely three to…
HEMA 4WD ADVENTURES GUIDE
The best way to make it through the 9-5 workday, let alone work year, is by having trips away planned to schedule in some well-deserved R&R. No one wants to go away on a dud of a holiday, or be…
Sturt National Park: Raising a glass to Sturt
I was in NSW’s most remote national park … but still bought a beer at Cameron Corner A couple of generations ago, well 1972, a national park was established in the far north-west of New South Wales. It was named…
Gary Junction Highway
Could Len’s northernmost road be his best? Len Beadell and the Gunbarrel Road Construction Party (GRCP) have carved their way through outback Australia, and don’t we love them for it? They opened up extremely remote sections, initially for missile testing,…
October 2019: Readers’ Rigs
Andrew Kilbourne’s PB Challenger We wouldn’t usually do this, but Andrew has written a bit o’verse about his family steed… My PB Challenger gets me to where I am going, With a three-inch exhaust, snorkel and towbar for towing…
So you think Victoria’s top tracks are in the High Country?
GUESS AGAIN. We take you to Victoria’s best-kept secret when it comes to awesome low-range driving. Words, Images and Video by Glenn Marshall I reckon Victoria is the best state in Australia for using your 4WD the way it was…
Arden Hills – Foothills of the Flinders
Here’s how you can do an overnighter in the Flinders Ranges Words and Images by Harry Temple Nearly every 4WDer has heard of the Flinders Ranges, and for most, it is high on their bucket list. Usually, it never eventuates…
Custom 6X6 Perentie
The Ex-Army 6X6 that’s cheaper than a Triton. But are six wheels better than four? Back in the early 1980s, the Army was looking for a new all-terrain off-roader. They wanted something with the “ability to traverse trackless terrain with the…
