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Amphibious Ford Jeeps on the Murray River
Floating along the Murray River in amphibious Jeeps is an off-road adventure like no other
History: Outback Adventurer, Denis Bartell
Denis Bartell blazed a number of vehicle trails across the Simpson Desert, and adventurers still follow them today
Coffs Coast: New South Wales
Pack your 4×4 and prepare to tackle some tough mountain drives close to the sea.
The Outback Challenge 2015
The Outback Challenge has changed a lot over the years, but one thing remains the same for its loyal following: it’s hard yakka!
Drive 4 Life: Outback New South Wales
Wet weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of a Drive 4 Life convoy that took clients of disability service provider Northcott on an off-road adventure in western NSW.
Industrial Action: Victoria High Country
Take the biggest names in the Australian 4×4 industry on a trip to the High Country and you get some chilling off-road action.
Moreton Island Fishing Classic
Whether exploring Moreton Island’s many 4×4 tracks or fishing its gutters, punters at the Moreton Island Fishing Classic find it hard not to get hooked.
Great Australian Bight expedition
They don’t call the Great Australian Bight great for nothing. Check out this hour-long video of 4×4 Australia’s epic journey across the Bight.
Wander Willangi: South Australia
Willangi Bush Escapes is just two hours from Adelaide and is perfect for a weekend adventure
Pioneer Path: The Holland Track
Four-wheel drive a 19th century Western Australian gold diggers’ shortcut from the coast to Coolgardie
Walking on Eyre: SA adventure
South Australia’s Lake Eyre is big, dry and stark, providing a surreal outback adventure
The Great Australian Bight: part two
The second part of our epic three-week journey across the Great Australian Bight: Trekking the southern cliffs
The Great Australian Bight: part one
The first part of our epic three-week journey across the Great Australian Bight: Trekking to the border cliffs
In Search of O’Grady’s Well
Michael Terry was the first White man to find a native well. He called it O’Grady’s Well. 4×4 Australia travel the Outback to find it.
The Last Explorer: Michael Terry
Ron Moon tells the story of Michael Terry, an outback adventurer who pioneered the use of vehicles for exploring the desert
How to plan food for a 4×4 trip
Macca gives a few tips on planning meals for 4×4 journeys like his recent trip across the Bight
How to 4WD in a convoy: radio communication
Keep your mates close and your radio closer: the 4X4 Australia crew learn convoy communication is the key to a safe trip across the Bight
School on the Road
Taking your kids out of school and continuing their education on the road as you travel the country can be both challenging and rewarding. Here are some points to consider if you’re thinking about doing this on your next big adventure.
Desert Travel Daily Vehicle Checks
How to: Vehicle Checks to ensure you stay on track.
Top seven Australian station stays
Station properties can offer travellers the ultimate outback experience. Here’s seven of the best.
Australasian Safari
Persistence paid off for Steve Riley at last. Peter Whitaker reports from the action-packed 2008 Australasian Safari for 4X4 Australia.
Australia’s best off-road destinations
This wide land abounds with off-road jewels, from the Simpson Desert to Cape York.
Australia travel by 4×4
Who hasn’t dreamed of doing the hot-lap of Oz? Here’s why you should throw the book of ‘why not to’ excuses out the window.
Remote area first aid
The risk of something going wrong may be remote, but when you’re far away from help, it isn’t one worth taking.