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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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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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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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Lithgow 4×4 area turns into eco park

In a landmark move that’s divided opinion, the NSW State Government has announced the incorporation of 30,000 hectares of Crown land and state forest into conservation lands. The area on…

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Iconic Lion’s Den Hotel up for sale

If you’ve ever dreamt of outback sunsets across the verandah you’re plum out of luck, we don’t know any for sale. But if the stunning Daintree rainforest at the foot…

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Travel: The Creb – Bloomfield Track Loop

80 Series luminary Kev Smith explores the CREB – Bloomfield Track loop and reckons the way back is better…! Words and Images by Kev Smith Around the country, there are some…

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Travel – Sandy Blight Junction Road

We have something very special for you – a guide to traversing Len Beadell’s favourite track – the Sandy Blight Junction Road. It’s not until we’d travelled overseas that we soon…

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Photo Essay: From Dusk ’till Dawn

Our fantastic team of journos and photographers have put together this photo essay for you; a collection of images by Wes Whitworth, Dean Mellor, Scotty Mason and Tommy Salmon Without one iota…

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Travel: Nature’s Darling

After years of drought, the Darling River has surged to life, so now is the time to explore. The definition of ‘iconic’ can be explained as being very famous or…

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NSW Freedom Day

With NSW passing the long anticipated 70% double dose vaccination rates intra-state travel is back on the menu for Australia’s most populated state. The controversial lockdowns have been in place…

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The Limestone Coast

The southeast corner of South Australia is home to some of Australia’s most spectacular scenery, landscapes, and natural wonders. Find out why the Limestone Coast should be on your bucket…

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10 tips for outback travel

Lockdowns are starting to ease. Borders are looking to open again in future. The Aussie population has never been keener to get out past the black stump and explore Australia.…

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Out the Back of Broken Hill

Broken Hill, some say it’s in the middle nowhere, others say it’s where the real outback starts. Now while I sort of agree with these, I reckon that Broken Hill is in the…

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Crawling the Spanish Steps

It’s a baptism of fire as we tackle one of NSW’s toughest tracks in the new Fords. The Spanish Steps. TRAVEL: NEWNES STATE FOREST It’s a track that I’ve known…

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Gibb River Road gets sealed

In news that upsets 4WDers all across the country and surprises no one, the iconic Gibb River Road in Western Australia is going to look very different soon. Famous as…

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Mundi Mundi Bash rescheduled due to Sydney’s Covid outbreak.

The Outback Music Festival Group, organisers of the Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash, have today announced that the event date will be pushed back by five weeks, with the inaugural music…

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Total Tools announced as a major sponsor for the Pambula Motorfest and Swap Meet

The organisers of the Pambula Motorfest and Swap Meet welcome Total Tools as their major sponsor for the rescheduled event. The Total Tools Pambula Motorfest and Swap Meet is the…

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Mad Max to Mundi Mundi

Camped up on the Mundi Mundi plains with the stunning Barrier Ranges as a backdrop the Mundi Mundi Bash is set to be an event to remember. Taking place from…

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Blue Waterholes the backway

Keep your cool and go underground Who doesn’t like a quick dip on a hot summer’s day? And it will be quick, as the underground streams that feed Cave Creek…

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Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash tickets on sale now!

Tickets to the inaugural Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash – the biggest event ever staged in Outback NSW – have now officially gone on sale, and nearly sold out! Staged…

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Cape York tip reopened in last-minute deal

The decision to close off the tip of Cape York has been reversed in spectacular fashion with it being reopened after major backlash from both the locals and prospective tourists…

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Pajinka (The Tip) of Cape York closed by traditional owners

The very tip of Cape York (Pajinka) has been closed off to tourists and visitors by Gudang/Yahaykenu Aboriginal Corporation. UPDATE – At time of writing, we can confirm that there…

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Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash launches this year!

The Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash is set rock the outback in August this year thanks to some of Australia’s rock legends. A new outback music festival called the Broken…

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2021 National 4X4 Outdoors Show kicks off March 19

The National 4X4 Outdoors Show is set to take place from 19-21 March 2021 at the Brisbane Showgrounds. Billed as Queensland’s largest and most popular outdoor lifestyle, recreational and adventure…

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Work to repair Bridle Track finally begins

Work has begun on restoring the historic Bridle Track between Bathurst and Hill End in NSW. Paul Toole, NSW Minister and the local member for Bathurst, recently announced that work…

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Top 5 weekenders out of Melbourne!

With Victoria once again coming out of lockdown we thought it a great time to take a look at the top 5 4X4 trips less than 100km from Melbourne. Words…

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Tibooburra Hotel destroyed by fire

The Tibooburra Hotel has been destroyed in an overnight fire which has left three in hospital in a serious condition. According to the New South Wales Rural Fire Service, three…

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McBrides Beach permanently closed to 4X4s by NPWS

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has permanently closed vehicular access to McBrides Beach in Booti Booti NP on the NSW North Coast. The closure of vehicular access to…

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2021 ARB Eldee Easter Festival gets the green light!

After last year’s Covid-19 cancellation, the 10th ARB Eldee Easter Festival is set to take place from 2-6 April 2021. The 10th annual ARB Eldee Easter Festival is scheduled to…

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2021 Birdsville Races a go!

2021 Birdsville Races expected to go ahead with tickets to go on sale in May this year. After cancellation of the 2020 event due to Covid-19, organisers are hopeful that…

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$1334 fine for burning down half of Fraser Island

Fraser Island fire-lighter cops tiny $1334 fine and no conviction despite devastating more than half of the World Heritage-listed island. Two men have been handed a tiny fine for the…

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Free car travel on Spirit of Tasmania

In a move set to increase Tasmanian tourism, the Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme is being expanded to allow for passengers to travel with their vehicle, free of charge…

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Station Hopping Along the Gibb

The Gibb River Road is an iconic destination, but getting off it and visiting its stations will uncover the best in the west Words & Images by Grant Hanan and…

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Teewah Beach gets permanent cameras

Cameras that check whether you have a valid beach permit have been set up at the entrances to Teewah Beach, within the Cooloola Recreation Area in Queensland. The new cameras…

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Isuzu D-Max / Mazda BT-50 see production halt for up to three months!

Isuzu and Mazda are looking at a three-month halt in vehicle production for the D-MAX and BT-50 due to Covid-19. From what we’ve been able to ascertain, the production halt…

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Vic Chicks 4X4… for women who like four-wheel driving

Vic Chicks 4X4 is a group just for women all throughout Victoria who share a passion for all things related to four-wheel driving, camping and adventure travel. Vic Chicks 4X4…

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Gateway to Outback Queensland

Many consider the outback Queensland mining town of Mount Isa to be little more than a stopover or somewhere to stock up on supplies but there’s plenty to see, do…

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4WD NSW & ACT volunteers repair hoon damage

4WD NSW & ACT volunteers have put in the hard yards and repaired recent damage that was done to the Currawong camping area in the Chichester State Forest. If you’re…

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The 2020 Victorian Virtual Caravan & Camping Show will go on

Despite the cancellation of Leisurefest for this year, the 2020 Victorian Caravan & Camping Virtual Show will go on amid challenging times, it’s been announced today. With Metropolitan Melbourne caravan…

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Leisurefest cancelled for 2020 in Melbourne

The Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV) has announced that Melbourne Leisurefest 2020 has been cancelled as the coronavirus situation deepens once more. By Tim Scott. In a statement issued on 14…

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Video: Watch the first crossing of the Simpson Desert by Cecil Madigan.

Thanks to the State Library of South Australia you can now see actual footage of Cecil Madigan’s 1939 Simpson Desert Expedition. Once considered one of the more remote journeys you…

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Man gambles 60km walk after being stuck in the outback.

They say if you get stuck in the outback you should never leave your vehicle, but this young bloke walked an astonishing 60km after getting bogged at Cape Arid in…

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The Cape is to open tomorrow for Queenslanders, and July 10 for everyone else!

Cape York to open as early as July 10 this year, and tomorrow July 3 for Queenslanders! Hot off the press is the news we’ve all been waiting to hear:…

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NSW Government purchases Narriearra Station near Tibooburra for National Park.

A new outback NSW national park is set to be created after the state government’s purchase of Narriearra station near Tibooburra. A new outback NSW national park in the state’s…

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Outback Way to be sealed

Funding has been awarded to have the Outback Way sealed. Funding has been awarded to two central Australian businesses to begin the task of having the Outback Way sealed. The…

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NSW to allow holidays again from June 1

June 1 is the day for those in NSW to get back out on holidays! So you may have seen our story last week in Unsealed 4X4, on those in…

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Googs Track: South Australian Gold

Googs Track in South Australia offers a Simpson-like experience, a failed stock route it offers touring four-wheel drivers an excellent adventure – South Australian gold. ***Disclaimer: This trip was done…

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Camping and caravanning wrap up

Australia is fast heading towards a complete lockdown, meaning that we should all be staying home to help slow the spread of coronavirus. With Australia quickly heading towards a full-blown…

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Far North Cape York closed to non-essential travel

The Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council has restricted access to the Far North of Cape York to essential travellers only. Last weekend, the Northern Land Council restricted access to remote…

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NSW National Parks offers 25% discount to certain parks

NSW National Parks are offering a 25% discount on camping at certain camp sites to encourage more people to support struggling communities hit by the recent bushfires. In a move…

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