Travel
A little about Ranger Barry Lyon
Barry has worked as a ranger for over thirty years, mostly on remote national parks on Cape York, but also in Queensland’s wet tropics, far west, and Gulf Country. As a self-employed bush guide he also took people on small…
WHERE MADIGAN WENT, PLUS WHERE HE DIDN’T…
After two failed starts over five years, doing the Madigan Line was looking like the stars just weren’t going to line up and it would remain an unfulfilled dream. Then out of the blue, four XXXX cans lined up in…
KINKUNA: LIKE INSKIP (MINUS THE HOLES)
It is tough living in Brisbane where we are blessed with an almost embarrassing number of beach camping options. Double Island Point, Fraser Island, Moreton Island and Straddie are all only a decent cooee up, down or off the…
TRACK REPORTS – Tasmania
Talinah Lagoon Track in the Western Lakes area of the Central Plateau Conservation Area is closed due to recent heavy rains. The track surface has become very soft and boggy. This temporary closure helps protects the track from excessive damage…
TRACK REPORTS – Victoria
Even though snow season has now wrapped up for another year, heavy rain is causing issues with road and track closures throughout Victoria. Wards Lane from Tahara-Merino Road to Tiemans Road in Tahara is closed due to landslide. Flood damage…
TRACK REPORTS – Northern Territory
Currently, there are 15 restrictions in place for the Northern Territory; all are due to flooding. The areas affected include Oenpelli Road, Butterfly Gorge Access, Gimbat road and Hardies 4WD Track. Keep River Gorge Access, Lost City 4WD Track and…
TRACK REPORTS – Queensland
Authorities have placed several flood warnings for QLD, and also have reminded all motorists once again to never attempt to drive through flood waters. Tin Can Bay Road at Moody Creek is closed due to long-term flooding, the road is…
TRACK REPORTS – South Australia
South Australia continues to offer great touring conditions this month, with only one track closure listed at the time of writing. The Painted Desert Road is closed due to flooding, avoid the area as fines will apply for those found…
TRACK REPORTS – New South Wales
At the time of writing, there are no alpine warnings for NSW with snow season officially coming to an end. There is however, several reports of flooding in central NSW. Various roads in the Narromine Shire are closed, with caution…
TRACK REPORTS – Western Australia
The Parks and Wildlife Service wishes to advise that the Mitchell River National Park is now closed for the 2017 season. Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting aerial operations in the southern section of Mitchell River National Park, and…
MAGNIFICENT MORETON ISLAND
Brisbane is blessed with some of the best beach camping and islands known to man, right on its doorstep. Straddie, Double Island, Inskip, Bribie, and the big daddy Fraser, are all million-star destinations. But our favourite is magnificent Moreton which…
THOMSON STATE FOREST
This year we attended the annual Victorian Gathering which is organised on the 4x4earth website and located at O’Toole’s Flat campground in Thomson State Forest. The gathering is largely a social event, however, if you look beyond the gathering there…
6 Top Beach Camping Locations
Love camping? Of course you do! Fresh air, time with the fam (or without!) and just a great way to chill out and enjoy the great outdoors. Beach camping is still the most popular way to get away from it…
The Gawler Ranges
Mention the Gawler Ranges to most people and you tend to get a blank stare back at you. I’ve been visiting this area and including it on various Outback itineraries for a few years now and I reckon it’s a…
4 CITY-TO-CITY FULL CIRCLE ADVENTURES
Take the family on these amazing trips to create some lifelong memories. 4X4 touring and kids don’t always go hand in hand on long trips, so planning an adventure which gives all the family a bit of a buzz…
