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Pat Callinan's 4X4 Adventures
ISSUE 002 – WHAT’S INSIDE?
Issue 002 is currently on sale at selected Coles stores, Ray's Outdoors, BCF and your local Newsagent.
When Issue 001 hit the market back in November last year, we were extremely proud of what we had created; a beautifully written, photographed and designed magazine that was printed here in Australia with environmental care a major consideration.
We decided from day one that this magazine was going to set a new benchmark in the 4X4 and touring publication field, and we sincerely believe - if the amazing feedback we are receiving is any indication - that we have exceeded even our own expectations.
With this in mind, we decided that we were going to aim even higher with Issue 002...
TRI STATE SAFARIS SCORES GOLD!

Congratulations must go to Michael and Jo McCulkin of Tri State Safaris for their successful evening at the NSW Tourism Awards for 2011.
ARB Penrith super store open day
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NT FAST FACTS
A little Northern Territory trivia
Ten things you may not have known about the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory is a big and beautiful place and there is always something that you ‘Never Never Know’
OUTBACK SNAPPER
Interview with Steve Strike of Outback Photographics
The Australian Outback is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Steve Strike of Outback Photographics has spent the last 30-odd years travelling and sharing his amazing images with the world. Pat managed to pin do wn ‘the face of the Territory’ long enough for a quick chat.
FLINDERS FACTS
THINGS YOU PROBABLY DON’T KNOW ABOUT THE FLINDERS RANGES
So, you’re tired and want to hit the swag, but your mates around the campfire are in a mood to party… loudly. Here’s a quick and easy way to bore them into going to bed, learn this off by heart then open your discussion like this;
PORTA-POWER
240V ON THE MOVE
In the old days, blokes like Glover and Needham could disappear for weeks – even months – into the wastes of the Great Sandy or Simpson Deserts, knowing that no-one could contact them.Complete isolation – must have been great!
Get lost not – Hema Navigator 5
Making the new TV series of Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures, we had ample opportunity to test out a great new piece of kit – the HEMA Navigator 5, newest version of this Australian mapping company’s driving/navigation aids.
Series 1, 2 & 3 DVD’s & merchandise available for purchase now!
SERIES 1, 2 & 3 DVD'S & MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE NOW!
Down Low

Cooper Tires
To give the big Nissan excellent traction in the worst terrain and brilliant manners on the freeway, it wears a set of 285/75/R17 Cooper ST MAXX
Body Armour

The Patrol’s nose is protected by the best – an ARB Colour-coded Steel Winch Bar. It’s the perfect armour for protecting the Nissan’s vitals and of course, it’s precious little passengers.
ROASTED RUBBED PORK BELLY
With Spiced Pumpkin and Snow Pea, Red Onion and Mint Salad
- 1kg piece of Pork Belly with the skin on it
- Piece of cinnamon stick, a few star anise and some sea salt
- 200gm chopped pumpkin pieces
- 100gm of Snow Peas
- 1 Medium Red Onion
- 150gm roughly chopped Carrot
- 150gm roughly chopped Celery
- 150gm roughly chopped Brown Onion
- 2 gloves of crushed Garlic
- 1 medium sized piece of Fresh Ginger - chopped
- 1 Bouquet Garni
- ½ bunch of Mint
- 1.5 litres of Chicken Stock
- 100ml dark Soy Sauce
- 15ml of Fish Sauce
- Pinch of Chinese Five Spice
- Olive Oil
- ½ a Fresh Lime
- Salt and Pepper