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Pat Callinan and his red Ford 4X4 ute

Campfire Talk

Your 4X4 has Changed. Has your Insurance Kept up?

Bullbar, suspension, canopy, drawers, electrics. It all adds up. If your 4X4 has evolved over the years, it might be time to check whether your insurance details have too.

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4X4 Ford Ranger driving through receding floodwater on an Australian road

Expert Advice

Storms and Wet Weather While Camping: When Plan A goes to Sh*t

Storms are spectacular right up until they turn your campsite into a mud pit. Here’s how to stay safe when wild weather crashes your 4WD adventure.

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3 4X4s in Outback Australia

Expert Advice

The pre-trip check that happens at the kitchen table

Maps packed, route planned, permits sorted. Before you head off, add one more check to the list: making sure your 4WD insurance matches your rig and the trip ahead.

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A man sitting on a railroad bridge in Outback Australia

Campfire Talk

The More Remote You Go, The Friendlier People Are

The further you travel into remote Australia, the friendlier people seem to become. Josh Leonard shares why the people you meet out bush can be just as memorable as the places themselves.

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A white Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series on a grassy field

Reviews & Comparisons

LandCruiser 200 Series: The Complete Review and Buying Guide

V8 power, serious towing ability and proven off-road chops. There’s a reason the LandCruiser 200 Series still commands serious money. Here’s everything you need to know about this Aussie 4WD favourite.

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A 4WD on Bribie Island's eastern beach

Trips & Destinations

Bribie Island 4X4 Guide: Tracks, Permits and Beach Driving

Beach driving, camping and plenty to explore, all without catching a ferry. Here’s what to know before pointing your 4X4 towards Bribie Island.

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grey 4x4 ford ranger and man in snowy environment

From the Driver’s Seat

When Did We Start Judging People by What They Drive?

There’s no one perfect 4X4, and no one right way to build one. Josh Leonard reflects on the lesson that shaped the way he sees the 4X4 community: be curious before being critical.

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A 4WD driving along Teewah Beach

Trips & Destinations

The Ultimate Overnight Double Island Point 4WD Adventure

Beach driving, soft sand, turquoise water and a night camped behind the dunes. Here’s how to turn Double Island Point and Teewah Beach into the ultimate overnight 4WD adventure.

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Pat Callinan's 4X4 on the beach in Australia

Expert Advice

Beach driving: Access comes with Conditions

Heading out for a beach run? Before you hit the sand, check the permits, access rules, vehicle requirements and closures that could affect your trip.

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A Tesla Cybertruck next to a classic car

News

The Cybertruck Isn’t Coming to Australia. Shame?

After seven years of waiting, the Cybertruck dream is over for Australia. Tesla has ditched right-hand drive plans, leaving us wondering: did we ever really want it anyway?

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Chery Stockman x IRONMAN 4X4 mods announced

News

Chery Stockman Scores IRONMAN 4X4 Accessories Before Launch

The Chery Stockman is already turning heads as Australia's first diesel plug-in hybrid ute, and now it's getting the accessories to match. IRONMAN 4X4 has confirmed a full range of touring and off-road gear, from bull bars and canopies to suspension and GVM upgrades.

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Josh Leonard of Adventure Intel Australia and his 4X4 light truck in Nullarbor Plain, Outback Australia

Meet the Campfire Contributors

Behind every Campfire story is someone who's spent time on the tracks, around the campfire or behind the wheel. Meet the writers, photographers and adventurers who share their knowledge, experiences and opinions with the Club 4X4 community.