Saved by A Drone
When gold fever seized Damo, it took a drone to bring him back Shane’s story. As told to Mark Kendrick. Shane and Damo were out on a long trip, from Sydney up through the Kimberleys and down through the middle…
Travel
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Heavyweight Title Fight: Lorella Springs vs Cape York
Can Lorella Springs threaten Cape York as one of Australia’s premier winter touring destinations? Whether it be epic four-wheel driving, magic remote campsites, fishing, pristine freshwater swimming spots or something else entirely, Cape York has been the winter touring destination…
Top Ten Outback Pubs for 4WDers
So, how many of these iconic outback pubs have you been to? SOUTH AUSTRALIA Prairie Hotel, Parachilna This could well be the prettiest of the outback pubs. With the awesomely stunning Flinders Ranges not far off in the distance, the…
Shocking discoveries at Mt Ive Station
The Gawler Ranges adventure that has so much to offer 4WDers I woke to watch the sunrise from the comfort of my swag, a truly rewarding experience. The campsite was silent, except for the crunch, crunch, crunch as someone walked…
Barrington is definitely Tops
When everyone else was at the beach last summer, I went bush. The blistering heatwaves were almost inescapable last summer, but I found a spot that was so cool, I needed a jumper and long pants. In Gloucester, NSW, it…
The Darling is flowing, so I changed my plans to see it
I rise in the drought from the Queensland rain, I fill my branches again and again; I hold my billabongs back in vain, For my life and my peoples, The south seas drain, And the land grows old And the…
