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How To Recover Yourself When You’re Solo
Getting bogged when you’re travelling with mates is usually an inconvenience. Getting bogged when you’re on your own can become a serious problem very quickly. There’s no second vehicle to…
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Do New 4X4s Beep Too Much? Ancap Reckons So
Anyone who’s jumped from an older 4X4 into a brand-new ute or wagon will know the feeling. You’ve barely made it out of the driveway and the thing is already chiming, flashing warnings and…
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Before you buy a new Ford F-150, here’s what you need to know
The updated Ford F-150 has arrived with a fresh face, more technology and three distinct specification levels, but the real question is whether one of these enormous American pickups actually…
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CREB Track turns treacherous after days of heavy rain
Travellers are being warned to stay off Far North Queensland’s CREB Track after persistent rain transformed the already challenging route into an impassable mess. According to an update from…
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Labor emissions crackdown could make more 4X4s expensive
The Federal Government is preparing to expand its emissions rules to cover more heavy-duty utes and 4X4s, potentially leaving Australian buyers thousands of dollars worse off from 2027. Labor…
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The Five Worst Campsite Crimes (and Their Punishments)
Camping has an unwritten code. Nobody hands you a rulebook when you buy your first swag or rooftop tent, but before long you learn there are certain things you just don’t do. Break those…
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How To Plan An Outback Trip Without Losing Your Mind
The first mistake people make when planning a major outback trip is trying to fit too much into too little time. Australia looks manageable on a map until you start calculating real driving…
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Is Hill End The Next Big Touring Destination?
Hill End has always felt much bigger than its current population suggests. Hidden away in the NSW Central Tablelands, north of Bathurst, the former gold-mining town is filled with old…
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Five Things That End More Trips Than Mechanical Failures
Spend enough time around campfires and you’ll hear plenty of stories about snapped CVs, blown head gaskets and catastrophic engine failures. They’re entertaining tales, but…
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The Strzelecki Track Is Changing Forever… But Is That A Good Thing?
Every time another section of the bush gets sealed, the comments light up. Some 4X4ers celebrate another step towards reliable year-round access, while others see it as one more piece of…
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What Actually Makes Touring Gear Survive?
There is a particular kind of confidence that comes with bolting new gear to a 4X4 before a big trip. Everything is clean, every switch works and every component looks ready for the worst…
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Wait, There’s A Ferry On The Birdsville Track?
If you’ve spent any time travelling Australia’s outback, you’ll know the Birdsville Track by reputation. Stretching more than 500 kilometres between Marree in South Australia and Birdsville in…
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