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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Buy the Dalai Lama’s old Land Rover Series IIA
A 1966 Land Rover Series IIA once owned by His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama and used to ferry him around the mountainous roads of the Dharamsala region of India…
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EVA Launches IVECO Daily 4×4 White Rhino
Expedition Vehicles Australia has launched its Iveco Daily 4×4-based White Rhino which boasts world firsts and proper remote area camping capability and comfort. Expedition Vehicles Australia (EVA) has just released…
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Nismo Navara coming? It’s not out of the question, apparently.
At the recent re-launch of the updated Nissan Navara, the chief product specialist behind the Nissan ute, Pedro De Anza Madrazo told us there is good reason to hope for…
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Hold your horses, but don’t hold your breath. Nissan is bringing the Titan to Australia.
In the face of a highly competitive and fast-evolving 4WD ute market in Australia, Nissan has all but confirmed they are bringing in some big guns to bolster their brand…
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Merry Christmas!
From Pat and the whole team at Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures, we want to wish everyone a very merry Christmas, and a safe and enjoyable holiday! Enjoy your holidays wherever…
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John Farnham heads sizzling line‐up for 2018 Big Red Bash
That’s right folks, Whispering Jack himself has been announced as heading the stellar three-day festival line-up of artists, including The Hoodoo Gurus, The Angels, Daryl Brathwaite (because no good night…
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The Brabus 550 Adventure 4×4² – who said off-roading couldn’t be trendy?
We recently came across this G-wagon on TruckYeah.com and figured we’d better take a closer look (it still has a silly rear bumper BTW). The Brabus 550Adventure 4×4² is built…
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‘Halo’ Colorado ZR2 Announced
Chevrolet has lifted the covers off their ‘halo’ Colorado ZR2 ute. It’s a high-performance derivative of the Holden Colorado we have in Australia, with lots of tasty bolt-ons that make…
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Driving Tip – Keeping Dust Out Of The Trailer
When you’re towing a hard floor camper trailer behind you through bulldust country (of which there is a lot in Australia) it’s not uncommon to unfold it at the end…
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The Magazine – Back Issues
Issue 001 – Beyond Hotham Our inaugural issue is a real collector’s item.Explore Victoria’s High Country Secrets in our ‘Beyond Hotham’ feature. Read about the history and beauty of the…
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The Magazine – Current Issue
Issue 009 Sneak Peak
Issue 009 of Pat Callinan's 4X4 Adventures is out, and we think it'e one of our best issues yet!
For those unlucky subscribers amongst you, we have put together a sneak peek of issue 009, just to show you what you are missing out on!
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FLINDERS FACTS
THINGS YOU PROBABLY DON’T KNOW ABOUT THE FLINDERS RANGES
So, you’re tired and want to hit the swag, but your mates around the campfire are in a mood to party… loudly. Here’s a quick and easy way to bore them into going to bed, learn this off by heart then open your discussion like this;
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PORTA-POWER
240V ON THE MOVE
In the old days, blokes like Glover and Needham could disappear for weeks – even months – into the wastes of the Great Sandy or Simpson Deserts, knowing that no-one could contact them.Complete isolation – must have been great!
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Get lost not – Hema Navigator 5
Making the new TV series of Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures, we had ample opportunity to test out a great new piece of kit – the HEMA Navigator 5, newest version of this Australian mapping company’s driving/navigation aids.
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Series 1, 2 & 3 DVD’s & merchandise available for purchase now!
SERIES 1, 2 & 3 DVD'S & MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE NOW!
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Down Low
There's a lot of great gear under the Patrol, gear that makes a great 4WD even better! Getting the most out of your tourer is all about using quality accessories from reputable companies – people who can give you the right advice on what's going to suit your needs. If you are going to do, do it right and do it once!Cooper Tires
To give the big Nissan excellent traction in the worst terrain and brilliant manners on the freeway, it wears a set of 285/75/R17 Cooper ST MAXX
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ARB Roof Rack and ARB Awning
Body Armour
ARB Steel Winch Bar and Warn WinchThe Patrol’s nose is protected by the best – an ARB Colour-coded Steel Winch Bar. It’s the perfect armour for protecting the Nissan’s vitals and of course, it’s precious little passengers.
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ROASTED RUBBED PORK BELLY
With Spiced Pumpkin and Snow Pea, Red Onion and Mint Salad
- 1kg piece of Pork Belly with the skin on it
- Piece of cinnamon stick, a few star anise and some sea salt
- 200gm chopped pumpkin pieces
- 100gm of Snow Peas
- 1 Medium Red Onion
- 150gm roughly chopped Carrot
- 150gm roughly chopped Celery
- 150gm roughly chopped Brown Onion
- 2 gloves of crushed Garlic
- 1 medium sized piece of Fresh Ginger - chopped
- 1 Bouquet Garni
- ½ bunch of Mint
- 1.5 litres of Chicken Stock
- 100ml dark Soy Sauce
- 15ml of Fish Sauce
- Pinch of Chinese Five Spice
- Olive Oil
- ½ a Fresh Lime
- Salt and Pepper
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STOCKTON BEACH SEAFOOD HOT POT – A’ LA ‘SHUTTLE CHEF’
Ingredients:- 5 large Fresh King Prawns
- 1 large Fresh Squid tubes
- 1 portion Atlantic Salmon
- 100gr Fresh Black Mussels
- 1 Onion
- Piece of Fennel
- 1 clove of Garlic
- 2 threads of Saffron
- 1 x Bouquet Garni
- 2 sticks of Celery
- 2 cups of Fish Stock
- 1 Leek
- Salt, pepper
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STOCKTON BEACH SEAFOOD HOT POT – A’ LA ‘SHUTTLE CHEF’
Ingredients:- 5 large Fresh King Prawns
- 1 large Fresh Squid tubes
- 1 portion Atlantic Salmon
- 100gr Fresh Black Mussels
- 1 Onion
- Piece of Fennel
- 1 clove of Garlic
- 2 threads of Saffron
- 1 x Bouquet Garni
- 2 sticks of Celery
- 2 cups of Fish Stock
- 1 Leek
- Salt, pepper
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