Outback Queensland is changing
Change is afoot in outback Queensland. Out deep in the country, far beyond the city lights, the Great Artesian Basin is one of the world’s biggest water reservoirs, and it’s…
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Dan Everett
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How to choose the right wheels for your 4×4
Eyeing off a fancy new set of 4X4 wheels for your pride and joy? Our guide will arm you with all the info to make the right purchase
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5 Tips to make your winch last
12V winches are one of the most expensive accessories you can buy, don't let yours turn to dust prematurely. Here's 5 top tips for longevity
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Why your next roof top tent needs to be a hardshell
On the hunt for your next tent? A hardshell roof top tent might just be the key to camping comforts in all weather conditions, here's why
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Product Spotlight Rhino-Rack Stow-It
Rhino-Rack goes high-tech with their unique STOW iT accessory mounting system, and we've gotta say. The details are insane
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Five Ranger features nobody is talking about
Eyeing off a new Ranger but not convinced yet? We've got the inside scoop on some of the coolest features no one else is talking about
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Upright Fridge V Chest Fridge V Drawer Fridge
When you’re setting up your 4x4 to suit your needs, your fridge selection can make or break all your hard work. Here's what you need to know
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5 Tips for traction board success
Heading to the beach or outback and need to know your traction boards will last the distance? Here's 5 tips to traction board success
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Wagon V Ute, what’s right for you?
Making eyes at an all new Everest? Or has the new Ranger stolen your heart? Here's the facts on a wagon v ute and what's right for you
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Top tips for snow wheeling
Winter blues got you down and need a low-range adventure to set you right? Our quick tips will lead you to snow wheeling nirvana
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10 tips for better fridge storage
There’s a plethora of aftermarket modifications you can make to your 4×4. From lifts and lockers to winches and wheels. Perhaps one of the most underrated and misunderstood bits of…
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REDARC CEO inducted into AAAA Hall of Fame
Aussie born and bred REDARC continues to kick goals on both sides of the business. Anthony Kittel, the driving force and CEO behind the South Australian brand has recently been…
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Rhino-Rack Goes Further With Polaris
Rhino-Rack branches into the side by side market with a killer line up of Polaris kit designed for their rugged General and Ranger models
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Off-road Lamborghini
YouTubers doing insane things is hardly a new trend. While some are showboating trying to create an audience, others just genuinely do it for the love of it. If you’ve…
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New Bus On The Block
Queensland based Bus 4x4 are offering a range of 4x4 conversions to suit the popular HiAce platform
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Cold Snap Hits Tasmania
An early snow season throughout Tasmania has seen 4X4ers and adventurers alike flock to the state. The unseasonal early snow has seen the states snowfields open a full month ahead…
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Mercedes makes 50T G-Wagon
Mercedes have always fancied themselves an innovative company. While Australian shores may predominantly get the high-end models, worldwide the brand is know for quality. Their vehicles are used as low-buck…
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Canning Stock Route to Re-Open
After more than two years closed, the iconic Canning Stock Route (CSR) is finally open to the public. Famous as one of the most remote 4×4 tracks in the world,…
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Should Toyota Bring Back the FJ40?
There’s no two ways about it. Retro is cool right now. From Ford reviving the iconic Bronco to rumours of VW bringing an all electric Scout to market. It’s an…
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King of Carnage – 4×4 racing fun
Love your 4×4 adventures but just wish they involved more crashing into each other and full throttle racing? King of Carnage might just be exactly what you’re looking for. Held…
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Mystery Shrouds the Patrol Warrior
Nissan’s Warrior program is one of the greatest initiatives we’ve seen for a long time. A home grown factory backed packaged developed for Aussie conditions. Better handling. Higher GVM. More…
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Project Maybach – $500,000 of off-road luxury
What’s as long as a Ram 3500. Costs over half a million dollars. And comes with a chrome plated axe? If you answered Project Maybach you probably read the tittle.…
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Outback Internet – How Elon Musk is connecting the bush
Pining for an outback adventure but just can’t bear the thought of missing the latest episode of MAFS? Tesla billionaire and full time internet troll Elon Musk has you covered.…
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Ranger Raptor Leaked Walkthrough
Ford blew the doors off the competition a few years back when it released the Ranger Raptor. The first dual cab 4×4 ute with actual performance and not just another…
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Midnight Oil heads to Mundi Mundi
Outback music punters are set for a treat like no other thanks to the latest Mundi Mundi Bash announcement. Iconic Aussie rock group Midnight Oil are set to return to…
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70 SERIES ‘CRUISER TO SIDESTEP SAFETY UPGRADES
In an ironic twist, the ‘famous for no working handbrake’ 70 Series ‘Cruiser is set to receive autonomous emergency braking (AEB) later this year. It’s part of minor update Toyota…
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SHOW SEASON IS BACK WITH PAT!
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the ice creams are cold and it’s time to get inspired again. Caravan and Camping shows are back on the menu for…
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WHY ROADVISION’S LATEST RELEASE IS A GAME CHANGER
You get what you get and you don’t get upset. Anyone who has been within ear shot of a primary school aged kid has no doubt heard that phrase about…
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More Power…!
Need more power? Check out the six engine conversions you can expect to see more of – and four on their way out the door. Zed’s dead baby. Of course,…
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Back to the Future with Cub’s Drifter
50 years later and Cub’s iconic Drifter is back and better than ever. We take a close up look. You don’t need to go far back in Australian history to…
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FIRST LOOK – BFGOODRICH TRAIL TERRAIN
There’s never been a time to head off on adventure. Down tools. Tune out. Turn off the pager. And escape from reality. A big lap around the country for 12…
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FIRST LOOK – ARB DVR REVERSE CAMERA
Like it or not dash cam’s have never been more important to have. Whether you’re protecting your pride and joy from insurance scammers, using it to identify thief’s in the…
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5 tips for buying a camper trailer
Buying a camper trailer is one of the most freeing purchases you can make in the modern world. Knock off work on a Friday arvo, fridge is loaded, water in…
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Bollinger Electric 4x4s dead in the water
With a huge influx of up-start companies like Tesla, Rivian, Nikola, and Lucid dominating the news there’s never been a more exciting time for new vehicle development. The wild shift…
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Redarc Goes Mobile with GoBlock
Dual battery systems have become an absolute must-have over the last few years. They’re an essential bit of kit for everyone from big lap tourers to weekend campers. And for…
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Ford Bronco: Pony up
Ford didn’t invent the 4WD but they certainly took it to a new level with the introduction of the Bronco. Its history is facinating. Over 100 years ago Henry Ford…
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West Australian Tourism Suffers Under Border Closures
Two years since restrictions and lockdowns swept across this country and businesses are still feeling the pinch from Covid-19. Right now the Kimberley region would typically be ramping up with…
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The Outback Way To Be Sealed
The Outback Way is Australia’s answer to Route 66. Kicking off in Winton in the heart of Queensland, the Outback Way snakes through nearly 3000km of central Australia. Along the…
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Driving a Porsche across the Simmo’
Australia isn’t exactly known for being the most sane country in the world. Let’s face it, we’re all a little bonkers. We’re known worldwide for being wild men and women;…
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Ford’s 5 Off-Road Features that have us drooling
We’re just going to come right out and say it. Ford are absolutely dominating off-road at the moment. While other manufacturers are competing on price or heritage, Ford are throwing…
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Ranger Raptor Finally Unveiled
It’s here! It’s finally here! Just moments ago Ford Australia finally gave us our first official look at the 2021 Ranger Raptor, and we’ve gotta say, it was worth the…
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BRONCO RAPTOR UNVEILED
We’d be lying if we said we weren’t just a little jealous of our Seppo cousins at the moment. Sure, the full-size pickups are a bit of fun, but their…
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Unimog Recovers Stranded Desert Camper
A little over a month after making national news, the Mitsubishi Canter bogged to its axles in the Simpson Desert is finally back on solid ground. Unseasonal torrential rain causing…
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Kimberley council looks to offload ‘nightmare’ tourist roads
As tourist numbers climb and expenses rise cash-strapped Wyndham-East Kimberley Shire council is looking to hand over ownership of the popular Kalumburu and Port Warrender roads. The 355 kilometre stretches…
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7 Ford Tow Features we’re hoping to see in the Ranger
The internet is going wild over the new Ranger. From the bold new styling, to the powerhouse F150 driveline fitted underneath it, it’s a huge leap forward for the…
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The First and Last Pub in the NT sells
An outback Oasis half a days drive from nowhere has recently changed hands for a cool $14,000,000. The Barkly Homestead has earnt itself a reputation as a slice of paradise…
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What to expect from the new Ranger
The internet is erupting with excitement over the new Ranger. From the Jetski memes to people planning their ultimate tourer you’d be hard pressed to find people not talking about…
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Foton Full-Size(ish) Spotted
Chinese based manufacturer Foton have recently unveiled their new pickup. The Foton Big General. Despite being sized similarly to the current Ford Ranger, the Big General has borrowed more than…
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Cape York to be locked behind paywall
Traditional owners of Pajinka (the tip of Cape York) have unveiled plans to charge 4WDers travelling to the area. In 2019 more than 200 hectares north of the Jardine River…
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The craziest off-roaders ever built
History is full of weird and wonderful knowledge. Some of it is largely irrelevant, like who built the pyramids in Egypt. But some of it should be taught in classrooms…
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