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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2020 Brisbane National 4X4 Outdoors Show and Fishing & Boating Expo – Just 2 weeks to go!
The 2020 Brisbane National 4X4 Outdoors Show and Boatring & Fishing Expo is just two weeks away! We’ve even got a discount code for your tickets. It’s that time of…
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2021 Ford Bronco Spied. Again.
The 2021 Ford Bronco has been spied again having shed its faux Ranger body, giving us the best look yet of its rugged, boxy shape. Photos by SpiedBilde. Drip, drip,…
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Some North Coast State Forests open ahead of Australia Day weekend
The Forestry Corporation has announced the opening of several coastal state forests to the north of Sydney ahead of the Australia Day long weekend, but has urged visitors to be…
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National Parks NSW and State Forests ask for patience as they begin re-opening parks and tracks after bushfires
Both National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Forestry Corporation are working towards a progressive re-opening of the most popular parks in NSW with safety the primary concern. The National…
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Club 4X4 announces Rigs and Rolls event in February
Cars and coffee concept comes to four-wheel drives thanks to inaugural ‘Rigs and Rolls’ event at Eastern Creek Dragway in February. Off-road-oriented insurance company, Club 4X4, has announced its inaugural…
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Episode Seven of Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures kicks off this Sunday
Episode Seven of Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures kicks off this Sunday when Pat takes us from Noosa to Byron the back way! In this episode of Pat…
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Episode Six of Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures kicks off this Sunday
Episode Six of Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures kicks off this Sunday when Pat takes us across the Simpson Desert via the Hay River Track. In this episode…
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Episode Five of Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures kicks off this Sunday
Episode Five of Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures kicks off this Sunday when Pat takes us down the Darling River run to the Big Red Bash. In this…
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Merry Christmas from Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures
As we close out 2019 and look forward to an all-new decade (2020), I’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. With the end of the…
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Episode Four of Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures kicks off this Sunday
Episode Four of Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures kicks off this Sunday when Pat takes us from Forster to Coffs, via the back roads. In this episode of…
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Episode Three of Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures this Sunday!
Episode Three of Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures kicks off this Sunday when Pat takes us for a drive on some of the best 4X4 tracks within cooee…
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Jeep to support Farmers Across Borders relief run in 2020
Jeep Australia has announced it will support Farmers Across Borders in 2020 by feeding and supplying support vehicles for its relief run in 2020. Charity group Farmers Across Borders is…
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Bendelby Ranges: A four-wheeler’s paradise
Bendelby Ranges sits south of the Flinders Ranges near Hawker and offers 170km of off-road tracks, from beginner level to advanced. Words and images by Scott Mason and Liam Foster:…
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Episode Two of Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures this Sunday!
Episode Two of Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures kicks off this Sunday when Pat takes us for a look through the best 4X4 tracks Melbourne has to offer!…
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Ku-ring-gai council not targeting 4X4 owners, it says
Despite 59 streets banning vehicles with a 3t GVM limit, Ku-Ring-Gai Council said it is not targeting 4X4 owners. Ku-ring-gai Council, in the northern suburbs of Sydney, has limited access…
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Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures Season 12 kicks off this Sunday!
Close the curtains, put on some popcorn, grab the dog, cause Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures Season 12 kicks off this Sunday! Yep, the latest season of, ahem, the greatest four-wheel…
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Big Red Jacks pays $12,600 fine for alleged breach of safety standard
The ACCC has issued Hai Feng International Pty Ltd, trading as Big Red Jacks Tools & Equipment (Big Red Jacks), has paid a fine of $12,600 after it allegedly breached…
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Destination: Carnarvon National Park
Originally published in Issue 41 of Pat Callinan’s 4×4 Adventures, this article sees us exploring Carnarvon National Park which is a great place to visit at any time of the…
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Pat’s heading to the Perth 4WD Show to reveal his Ultimate Amarok
Pat’s heading to the Perth 4WD Show in November to reveal his Ultimate Amarok project vehicle. Pat’s chosen the Perth 4WD Show to reveal his Ultimate Amarok project vehicle. Running…
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Balgo Tourist Road could be next great outback adventure drive
Expected to open next year (2020) the 140km-long Balgo Tourist Road looks likely to become the country’s next great outback adventure drive. The township of Balgo sits on the edge…
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WA 4WD to unveil 4200km Mundaring loop at the Perth 4×4 Show
Following the release last year of its Mundaring to Albany’ living track’, WA 4WD has announced a 3500km extension which it will reveal in full at the Perth 4×4 Show…
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Big Red Jacks recalled over potential to collapse
Six Big Red Jacks recalled because of potential to collapse when used, the products were sold in-store and online. An immediate product recall has been issued for six Big Red…
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SEMA Ford Ranger concepts teased
Ford will boast the largest OEM display at the 2019 Specialty Equipment Market Association show in November and has teased a handful of Ford Ranger concepts. With sales of dual-cab…
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mobile phone detection cameras coming to NSW
NSW will roll out mobile phone detection cameras by the end of this year (2019) making it the first place on the planet to specifically target mobile-phone use with fixed…
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4×4 Culture Live tickets available now
ARB will host its 4×4 Culture Live event at Loveday 4×4 Adventure Park in South Australia with tickets on-sale now. ARB’s 4×4 Culture Live will take place on 21-22 March…
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Big Red Bash 2020 Line-up Announced
Big Red Bash organisers have released the line-up for next year’s event with the likes of Paul Kelly, Ian Moss and Tim Finn headlining the show. After a successful 2019…
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West Australian National Parks price hike
National Parks in Western Australia have seen a price hike on camping fees because of the claimed increased cost of protecting National Parks. National Park fees in Western Australia are…
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Bridle Track: still closed nine years on
Despite a great deal of coverage and promises on the reopening and works to be completed on the Bridle Track which runs from Hill End to Bathurst in New South…
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Melbourne 4×4 Show is this weekend, last chance to grab cheap tickets
The National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Boating & Fishing Expo kicks off in Melbourne this Friday and will deliver loads of awesome 4×4 vehicles, gear, demonstrations, guest speakers and entertainment across the…
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Police revenue raising incentivised
A long-held suspicion of police revenue-raising by much of the public has been brought to the limelight, as it was revealed that South Australian Police (SAPOL) were encouraging an increase…
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Big Red Bash party-goers smash Nutbush world record
The Big Red Bash has closed the gate on another year of outback frivolity in Birdsville, Queensland, and by all reports it was one for the ages. Highlights were many…
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Melbourne 4×4 Show is coming, get cheap tickets and a free mag subscription here
Australia’s biggest and best 4×4 show, the National 4×4 Outdoors Show, Boating & Fishing Expo, will soon hit the Melbourne Showgrounds, running August 16-18. And guess what? Mr4x4 readers have…
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Pat and the crew at the Big Red Bash
If you’re on your way to the Big Red Bash, firstly, lucky you, secondly, keep an eye out for Pat. This year at the bash Pat and the crew will…
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Operation Lift refunds?
If you received an infringement notice from Operation Lift, you might be entitled to a refund Operation Lift, which you will remember occurred last September in Queensland, incensed the 4WD…
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Rally your mates for the Gulf Country trek of a lifetime
Ever wanted to go on an epic Outback Queensland adventure that crosses vast, changing landscapes and rarely traversed private property? Then you should check out the Great Endeavour Rally Gulf…
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Queensland lift laws fall in line
You may remember the issues with Operation Lift undertaken by the Queensland Police Service late last year, and the statement released not long after by the Queensland Government confirming that…
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Camp Quality’s FUNx4 registrations open!
Camp Quality’s FUNx4 registrations have opened for this year’s event, running from Sunday 30 June – Saturday 6 July. If you wish to participate, you can register here, and the…
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$35,000 nugget found in Bendigo
A Bendigo family have found a gold nugget believed to be worth $35,000 when out walking in local bushland, the Bendigo Advertiser has reported. The father of two, who did…
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One week to go until RACV Marine Melbourne International Boat Show
Generally we prefer our craft land-dwelling and with four wheels, but who can deny the joy of being on the water. Whether quietly flicking soft plastics for flathead from the…
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Time to Align campaign gains government commitment
The ‘Time to Align’ campaign that has been spearheaded by the 4WD Australia Association, has now received a vast majority of support across all registered federal political parties, with just three…
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2019 Big Red Bash – Not long now!
It’s just over two months until the world’s most remote music festival: The 2019 Big Red Bash! Midnight Oil are headlining the Bash this year, and are being backed up…
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Possible Irukandji jellyfish antidote discovered
Few touring and off-road enthusiasts would not know of Irukandji jellyfish and their deadly stings, that are found around the northern half of Australia. Standard treatment regime has been to…
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