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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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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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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Species Spotlight: Tasmanian Devil
Devil by Name, Not by Nature. Shelly Lord takes a look at one of Australia’s most misunderstood and endangered marsupials. The Tasmanian Devil is possibly one of our more misunderstood…
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K’Gari: Your 4X4 Paradise Awaits
K’gari or Fraser Island is a paradise indeed, but you may benefit from some ‘Mr 4X4’ tips to ensure your journey goes to plan. You might think I’d be getting…
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Bundjalung NP – Beware of RAAF planes bearing gifts…!
Protecting an area of coastal plains, heathlands and pristine beaches, Bundjalung national park also includes an exclusion zone used by the RAAF as an active bombing range….! But don’ty let…
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Bold Ben Hall – Bushranger
From humble farmer to the most brutal takedown in Australia’s history. The story of Ben Hall – legendary Australian bushranger. The notion of a good man turned bad through the…
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Tasmania: North-East Explore
By Kevin Smith Tasmania is full of stunning scenery, has an array of history and some bloody great 4WDing to boot. I wanted to try and get to the North-East…
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Litchfield: Waterholes, Big Buffs & New Camps
Pat hooks into the tracks and surrounds of Litchfield National Park – and comes up trumps ADELAIDE RIVER – COOMALIE AIR STRIP – SNAKE CREEK – TIN MINE – THE…
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Tasmania – Be Tempted
That was the slogan for promoting travel to the Apple Isle back in 1987. 35 years on and Tasmania is still a top 4WD destination. Tasmania is full of stunning…
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Secrets of the Kimberley
Pat heads up to WA’s iconic Kimberley region and discovers there’s more to it than the Gibb River Road. Read on to find out. The Kimberley township of Kununurra can…
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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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Spectacular Views from A World War II Bunker Bar
WORDS AND IMAGES BY BEN CARCELLER TRAVEL: QUEENSLAND The Temple, in Portland Roads, Cape York is a boutique accommodation destination for those that love a great view, music, and the…
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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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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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Charlotte Springs Hot Bore Baths
After a few days of driving in the dust of the NSW outback, there’s nothing like a hot bore bath to wash away the red stuff. Check out Charlotte Plains…
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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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