From bucket-list icons to hidden gems, Season 18 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures is all about getting out there and doing it for yourself. We’re tackling the tropics, the deserts, the bull dust, and beaches, and showing you that every one of them is within reach if you’re willing to put in the kays.
This season, we’re not just crossing the map we’re living it. From Cape York to K’gari, the Simpson to the Gulf, Pat and the crew are taking the hard way, the long way, and sometimes the wrong way to find the real Australia.
The Places We’ll Show You
From the endless river crossings of the Cape to the world class fishing of the Gulf Country, the outback’s never looked better or more achievable. You’ll see the bull-riding grit of Mount Isa, the remote beauty of the Territory, and the turquoise waters of K’gari where the sand meets the sea. These are the kind of places that stay with you long after the dust settles, and this season proves you don’t need a convoy of support trucks or a film crew to find them.
The Tracks We’ll Drive
Every adventure needs a challenge, and this season is stacked with the sort that’ll have you itching to drop the pressures and get going. From the infamous Telegraph Track in Cape York to the mighty French Line crossing the Simpson, and the rugged Binns Track slicing through the heart of the NT. This season isn’t afraid of a few bog holes or bulldust pits. There are plenty more tracks you’ll just have to see for yourself, but let’s just say the winches got a workout and the campsites were well-earned.
The Things You’ll Learn
More than just stunning scenery, Season 18 is wall-to-wall with practical know-how. The kind of hard-earned tips that make a difference when you’re 200km from anywhere. From setting tyre pressures to river crossings, recovery, camp setups, and vehicle prep, every episode is loaded with lessons for both first-timers and seasoned tourers. It’s not about showing off this country, it’s about showing how you can see it too.
If you’ve ever looked at a big 4X4 trip and thought, “Maybe one day,” this is the season that’ll kick you into gear.
The Takeaway
This year, it’s about seeing the real Australia, not from behind a screen, but through your own windscreen. Big skies, red dirt, long tracks, and the freedom that comes from doing it yourself. Season 18 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures is more than a TV show, it’s an open invitation to pack the 4X4, point it at the horizon, and make it happen. Episode 1 airs on November 22nd at 2pm AEST on Channel 10.
