Club 4X4 Review – John Papaioannou

Fuel prices hurt, caravan parks aren't cheap and somehow a roadhouse lunch now needs its own budget. But is touring Australia really becoming unaffordable, or have we convinced ourselves we need more gear than ever before? Josh takes a look at the real cost of hitting the road.

Once a humble workhorse, the dual-cab ute has become Australia's ultimate do-it-all vehicle. From school runs and job sites to towing caravans and tackling the Simpson Desert, here's how the dual-cab became a national obsession.

The Victorian High Country is waking up after winter. With seasonal road closures lifting, it's the perfect time to tackle iconic 4WD tracks, discover historic huts and camp beside rivers under some of Australia's best mountain views.