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The Adventure Doesn’t End at Big Red: How to Bring It Home from the Simpson

Finished the Simpson Desert crossing? Here’s how to turn the drive home from Big Red into the second half of the adventure, with route ideas, vehicle checks and touring tips.

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The Big Banana, Coffs Harbour

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Top 10 Big Things in Australia for Your Big Lap

From towering prawns to six-metre bushrangers, Australia’s Big Things are a rite of passage for road trippers. Whether you’re towing a caravan or touring in your 4X4, here are 10 must-stop icons worth adding to your Big Lap itinerary.

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Australian Towns That Will Surprise You (In The Best Ways!)

Looking for surprising outback towns in Australia? From free camping and opal fossicking in Andamooka to rodeo culture in Mount Isa and the natural beauty near Alice Springs, these five underrated destinations prove that travelling with no expectations often delivers the best memories.

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Man enjoying the sun from a sea cave near Murrays Beach, Jervis Bay in Booderee National Park.

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Best Australian Campsites for Easter, Long Weekends & School Holidays

Discover the best Australian campsites for Easter, long weekends and school holidays. From beaches to bush, rivers, and lakes, find the perfect getaway near every capital city.

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Must visits around Exmouth: Why we’re all doing the Ningaloo Shuffle

Discover the best Exmouth attractions on the Ningaloo Coast. From Turquoise Bay snorkelling to whale sharks, scenic hikes, campsites and lighthouse sunsets.

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Summer Road Trip Mixtapes

From corrugated outback roads to coastal tracks, these off-road road trip playlists are built for 4X4 adventures, summer touring and long days behind the wheel.

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The Best 4WD Tracks in NSW and Where to Find Them

These NSW 4WD tracks capture the best of what the state has to offer. They range from ocean-adjacent tracks to alpine adventures where the seasons matter and come in a range of difficulties, so pick your path and get into gear.

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Sydney to the Snowy Mountains: Alpine Adventures & Bush Camping

The Snowy Mountains aren’t just for skiers and chalet types, they’re a playground for 4X4ers, campers, bushwalkers, trout fishos, and anyone who reckons a fire under the stars beats a heater in a hotel.

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a red dirt track through a eucalypt forest

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The Best 4WD Tracks in Victoria: Adventure-Ready Routes for Every Driver

Victoria is home to some of Australia’s most diverse 4WD terrain, so whether you’re just starting out or looking for a bucket-list challenge, there’s something for every kind of driver.

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Truths from One Year of Full-Time Travel

Time may be a thief but when it’s spent travelling you receive nothing but gifts.

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Snakes, Swags and Salt Flats: Andy's Week on the Road with Pat Callinan

At Club 4X4 we don’t just insure 4WDs, we also drive them, and sometimes, it’s to some very cool places with some very cool people.

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Bungle Bungle range outback Australia

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Purnululu National Park: Your Travel Guide

Purnululu National Park is one of those places that still feels ancient and wild. Yes it’s remote and it requires planning and preparation, but it is worth every effort.

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