Sam Purcell, Author at Pat Callinan's 4X4 Adventures

We all know the venerable Nissan GQ Patrol. Bringing coil-sprung comfort and capability to their 4WD lineup, it continued to build Nissan’s reputation of big torquey powerplants, and drivelines so…

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4×4 Video: Rough Stuff Movie Trailer

When we heard about this movie, we got very excited: a full-blown movie, with the Australian Outback and some great 4WDs front and centre. We’ve just seen the official trailer,…

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GM and Isuzu End Ute Alliance

The 4X4 ute production scene is starting to sound a bit like Days of Our Lives. Ending a decades-old and successful relationship in the 4X4 scene, General Motors (Holden) and…

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Travel

4X4 News: Gibb River Road Sealed Near Derby

A $750,000 contract has been handed out by the Western Australian government, which will go towards a making 10-kilometre section of the iconic Gibb River Road sealed. A press release…

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Advice

Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures Season 8 Back on Channel ONE

Good news folks! Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures Season 8 will be back on the airwaves this week, nationally one Channel ONE. The first episode, will be this Sunday, 26th June…

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Travel

Tourists get bogged, call rescue, don’t engage 4WD.

A couple of English tourists have been left looking a bit silly after getting their 4WD bogged, and calling on emergency services, but failing to engage 4WD to get themselves…

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Competitions

Win an ARB 47 Litre Fridge Freezer

Would you like to win an ARB 47 litre fridge freezer, valued at $1,280? Of course you would, who wouldn’t? I do! Thanks to the good people at ARB, Club…

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Equipment

4X4 Video: Terrain Tamer – Master Class

It’s been a busy year for Allan Gray! He decided to take on two slightly older apprentices for a short time and we were there to film it for our…

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Electrical

Goal Zero Switch 8 Solar Charging Kit & Subscription: Only $100!

4WDers love their gadgets, and this one is a cracker. We have managed to organise a great deal as well, giving you a huge discount on this popular product from…

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Travel

Announcement: Queensland Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow

Queensland’s largest caravanning and camping show is rolling into the Brisbane Showgrounds from 8 to 13 June; The Queensland Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow! Over 250 exhibitors will be displaying…

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Travel

4X4 Destination: The Lost City, Lithgow

Making up a great 4X4 day trip out of Sydney, the journey to the Lost City, Lithgow, combines, great views, rocky tracks, and as much challenge as you want. Getting…

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Travel

Wild Brumby Cull in Kosciuszko National Park

The New South Wales government has announced a plan to cull of 90% of the wild brumby population in the Kosciuszko National Park in southern New South Wales. Centred around…

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Competitions

Competition: Win a 3 month road trip with Dometic

Thanks to Dometic, there’s a chance to win a three-months worth of travel around Australia, a cool $25,000 of Dometic gear, and $10,000 towards expenses. But you’ll have to hurry,the…

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Vehicles

Volkswagen Amarok V6 Diesel Announced

Four-wheel drivers love talking power and torque figures, and there will be one vehicle hot on the lips over the coming years: The Volkswagen Amarok V6. In addition to their…

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Vehicles

Breaking News: Nissan GU Patrol Axed.

On the heels of the Land Rover Defender, Nissan have announced that their venerable Patrol Y61 (GU) wagon and ute have both gone into ‘runout’ mode, with remaining stock expected…

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First Look: New Cub Forward Fold Camper

It’s something that has made a big difference in camper trailer land: Forward Fold campers. They make a different use of space compared to a traditional hard-floor camper, and have…

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Advice

Issue 021, The Simpson Desert Edition: With free Map of Australia

Issue 021 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures has just been approved, and is currently at Offset Alpine in Sydney, getting turned into that perfectly-bound, glossy magazine that we all love.…

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Tips to Maintain and Service your Generator

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Pat’s Five Tips for Maintaining and servicing your Generator

Generators are one of those things that often lead a pretty tough life: operating for hours on end, bouncing around the tough tracks in your 4X4 or camper, and sucking…

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Equipment

Check Out the Range of New ARB 4X4 Accessories

It looks like there has been a fair bit of midnight oils burnt down around Kilsyth over the last few months, with a big range of new ARB 4X4 accessories…

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Equipment

Take Off With ARB

https://youtu.be/1o_hFy_JZJI Take off with ARB: Easter time is all about celebrations, and ARB are joining in the fun with some great specials. Buy three Old Man Emu shock absorbers, get…

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Equipment

Win yourself some new 4X4 wheels and tyres

Here’s an opportunity for you to win some sweet new wheels and rubber for your 4X4. If you’re the lucky winner, you’ll get some CSA Raptor alloy wheels to…

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Travel

Heavy Outback Rain Forces Road Closures

Parts of Outback Australia have been hit with torrential patches of rain, closing tracks left right and centre. Of course, nobody living out there is complaining: the many pastoral stations…

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Vehicles

Seven New Jeep Concept 4X4s

Jeep Crew Chief 715 Jeep take their heritage very seriously, probably more seriously than any other 4X4 manufacturer out there. This big unit is a big shout-out to that heritage,…

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Advice

Issue 020 – Out Now!

After some hard work at the office, Issue 020, the latest issue of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures magazine is now in newsagents around the country. This issue includes Pat’s…

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Travel

Flinders Ranges National Park Changes Name

In breaking news, the well-known and 4X4-friendly South Australian National Park has changed its name, to incorporate an Adnyamathanha word. It’s now called the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park. This National…

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Advice

5 Reasons You’re Better Off With a Dedicated 4X4 Insurance

Basic insurance covers basic needs, and if you want to be insured for ducking down the road for a bottle of milk, chances are your insurance will always be fine.…

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Vehicles

Long Term Roadtest: Suzuki Jimny Review

Amongst the steady stream of 4X4s that pass through the office here at Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures, you might be suprised by the one that is most sought after. Compared…

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Video: Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures Issue 018 – The Madigan Line

Get your copy of The Madigan Line, Issue 018 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures magazine.

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Dave Benson Caravans – New Years Resolution Sale

The crew at Dave Benson’s Caravans have long promoted their “All Year Round Caravan Show”: with over 10,000m² – all under cover – Dave Benson’s Caravans is surely the largest…

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Travel

Breaking News: Cape York bridge planned to replace Jardine River Ferry

It has been heard on the grapevine that the Federal member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch has announced $10 million for a bridge across the Jardine River, rendering the current ferry …

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Travel

Video: 2016 Birdsville Big Red Bash

Tickets are selling out fast for the 2016 Birdsville Big Red Bash, which is brought to you by the team at Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures. Every Big Red Bash ticket…

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Vehicles

Land Rover Defender No. 2,000,000 sells for over AUD$800,000.

Land Rover has sold it’s most expensive model to date, which is also their most basic and spartan: the Defender. The 2,000,000th box-shaped Rover to roll off the Solihull production…

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Travel

Stockton Beach camping and 4X4 Access: What you need to know.

After a long drafting process, the new plan of management for Stockton Beach has been released to the public. We’ve picked through the 100+ page document, and have listed down…

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4X4 Video: Season 8, Episode 3 Trailer

After reaching the geographic centre of the Simpson Desert, this episode continues the odyssey, which is aiming to exit the desert, via the Madigan Line and Colson Track. This is…

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Travel

4X4 Video: Following Madigan’s 1939 Expedition across the Simpson Desert

Cecil Madigan’s 1939 expedition across the Simpson Desert forms what is today one of the toughest and most enjoyable ways to traverse the world’s largest parallel sand dune desert. Check…

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Equipment

Product Review Video: Rescue Swag

Having multiple uses out of one item in your kit has been a long-time mantra of the 4WDer , and this first aid kit hits that nail right on the…

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Geographic Centre of the Simpson Desert - Pat Callinan's 4X4 Adventures

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New Episode: Geographic Centre of the Simpson Desert – Network TEN.

When the clock strikes 2PM this Sunday, ensure you’re not far from the telly. Why, because we’re showing you one of the biggest and most challenging trips we have ever…

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Travel

Event News: Big Red Bash lineup announced

The Big Red Bash is happening once again in 2016, on the 4th-6th of July. And once again, it’s at the foot of Australia’s most famous sandridge, Big Red (AKA…

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Vehicles

4X4 News: Volvo developing Kangaroo avoidance technology

Swedish car manufacturer, Volvo, have always been at the leading edge of safety. They are upping the ante again with some new technology, which is very specfiic to rural and…

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Equipment

4X4 News: Toyota Hilux Ironman Bullbar

Toyota’s latest HiLux, which has historically been one of Australia’s best-selling cars, has hardly hit the showroom floor domestically, but has already been catered for with a range of aftermarket…

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Travel

Perth 4WD & Adventure Show: 6-8 November, McCallum Park

This weekend in Perth, the 4WD & Adventure Show is back in town, with huge momentum after a couple of massive years. [x_button shape=”square” size=”small” float=”none” href=”https://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/P4WDAdventureShow” target=”blank” info=”none” info_place=”top”…

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4X4 News: Adelaide 4WD & Adventure Show This Weekend

South Australians, take notice! The 4WD & Adventure Show is on this weekend, at the Adelaide Showgrounds. [x_image type=”none” float=”none” src=”/wp-content/uploads/a4wdshow-PhotoLibrary-97.jpg” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”] There will be the latest and…

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Driven: The Toyota Fortuner

Mid-sized 4X4 wagons are making a big headway in sales over the last few years, with guys like Isuzu and Mitsubishi making strong, growing sales in this booming segment. There’s…

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Traveller’s Journal: Issue 004

Issue 004 of Traveller’s Journal is out, and it’s a great little read for anyone who likes camper trailer touring. There’s a travel guide to Moreton Island, tips for making…

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Travel

4X4 Video: The Madigan Line

Check out this trailer to our latest DVD production, crossing the Simpson Desert along the Madigan Line. Madigan is known as Australia’s last classic explorer, because of his 1939 crossing…

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The Sydney 4WD & Adventure Show – 16th to 18th October

The Sydney 4WD & Adventure show is back again this year, which is now going into it’s sixth year. It’s the best way for punters to get up close and…

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Pat Callinan's 4X4 Adventures Season 8 Teaser

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Watch the Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures Season 8 Trailer now

Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures Season 8 is our biggest yet. Pat’s in a new Amarok 4X4, and he’s putting it to the test, visiting the best 4X4 destinations that Australia…

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Have You Seen the Spirit of Africa 4X4 Video?

Have you seen the Spirit of Africa 4X4 Video? Check out how the Australians performed in this gruelling and tricky 4X4 event, the only one of it’s kind with an…

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Vehicles

4X4 News: Haval Comes to Australia, with 4X4 Haval H9

Haval, who call themselves the No. 1 SUV brand in China, has launched in Australia, bringing with them a range of AWD and 4WD vehicles. The Haval H2 and H8…

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The Thales Hawkei 4X4 armoured vehicle is put through its paces at the Land Engineering Agency Proving Ground at Monegeetta, Victoria. *** Local Caption *** The Land Engineering Agency Proving Ground has been providing technical support and expertise to the Australian Defence Force for over 70 years. Part of the Land Engineering Agencys testing facilities, the proving ground is part of the Defence Materiel Organisations Land Systems Division, home to some of the Australian Defence Forces most iconic land materiel.

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4X4 News: Australian-made $1.3 billion Army Hawkei 4X4 Project

“See Season 8 Trailer Here” There’s a new 4X4 coming for the Australian Army, and this one will be made in Australia. It’s called the Hawkei, and it’s a light…

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