THE heart of our great country is home to an abundance of quintessential outback tracks, dispersed with rock holes, rivers and gorges, and it’s often referred to as a ‘real’ 4WD destination.

The 4×4 Adventure Series team begins their journey of the MacDonnell Ranges at Alice Springs, before stopping by a number of iconic landmarks including Trephina Gorge, John Hayes Rockhole, Ross River Homestead, the gold-mining town of Artlunga and Tower Rock.

We then tracked the Hay River south through the Simpson Desert, one of Australia’s great desert journeys. Follow the journey here.

Season 5 Episodes

Central AustraliaEpisode 1
Season 5 of the 4X4 Adventure Series has the crew kicking up red dust in Central Australia.

Central AustraliaEpisode 2
From the fossicking fields of Gemtree to the relentless sand of the Simpson.

Central AustraliaEpisode 3
The crew head along the Hay River Track to the Simpson Desert proper.

Season 5 Articles

Central AustraliaPart 1
The more remote gorges and ranges of the rocky heart of the country, east of Alice Springs, are the most welcome highlights of a Central Australia trip.

Central AustraliaPart 2
Following the Hay River through the Simpson Desert is one of the great desert journeys in Australia. Join us as we head south along the ephemeral river.