Article from ARB 4×4 Accessories.Words & Photography by Trip In A Van. If you’re after a real west coast experience with coastal camping that won’t break the budget, then keep reading. I can guarantee that …
CARAVAN VS. CAMPER TRAILER – CHOOSING YOUR NEXT CAMPING SETUP
Article by REDARC Caravan or camper trailer? It’s the first question many people will ask when looking to upgrade their camping setup. There are pros and cons to each and often it comes down to …
Camping at ‘Old Barra’
I recently had the chance to take the family to Old Barra, a working cattle farm and campground near Mudgee, NSW. Old Barra is a working 1100 Acre cattle Property that also doubles as a …
What changes when camping with young kids?
Written by Aaron SchubertArticle from 4wding Australia Camping with young kids is hard. Seriously hard. I won’t sugarcoat it in any way, shape of form. The difference between camping as a couple (or solo), and …
Camperact unveils BRS Pursuit Platinum Offroad 2020
At the Canberra Caravan, Camping and Lifestyle Expo this weekend, (25th-26th October 2019), Peter Fenwick, Managing Director of Camperact, will be unveiling the latest product from BRS Offroad. This is a limited edition release from …
Two great free camping spots between Melbourne and Sydney
I recently got to discover two great free camping spots on a trip in the Club 4X4 Mobile HQ GU Patrol to Melbourne. I was headed South to support our friends at Darche for the …
14 ways to keep warm when camping
Article from: 4WDing Australia There’s no doubt about it; many places in Australia have some pretty cool nights to be out camping. There are a variety of ways that you can stay warm when camping, …
Townsville Caravan, 4X4 & Outdoor Adventure Expo
Leo will have the Club 4X4 Black Beast all set up at the Townsville Caravan, 4X4 & Outdoor Adventure Expo! Get out there and make sure you drop past the Club 4X4 stand to say g’day. We …
Rockhampton Home Show & Caravan, Camping, 4×4 & Fishing Expo
Leo will have the Club 4X4 Black Beast all set up at the Rockhampton Home Show & Caravan, Camping, 4×4 & Fishing Expo this weekend! Get out there and make sure you drop past the stand …
Glamping: A Glamorous Way To Go Camping
Time to plan your glamping trip Camping is all about getting out in fresh air, getting away from technology, and enjoying the great outdoors. For some it is the perfect escape from the hustle and …
DRIFTA FANS CAMPING EVENT 2018: CAMP COBARK
The Drifta Fans Camping Event 2018 is just around the corner, slated in for 18 – 20th of May, and it’s looking like it’s going to be bigger and better than last year. It’s being held …
THE 5 THINGS YOU FORGET CAMPING
TOILET PAPER There’s nothing worse than scavenging the campsite for some “kind” tufts of grass or having to sacrifice that favorite, old t-shirt. Make sure you’ve packed some bog roll and check out the great …
Fire Safety With Kids
Be comfortable with a fire. A campfire is one of the gems of camping. Fire is a valuable resource but it can also be a deadly one. Here is what we do to create fire …
Isuzu I-Venture Club on Fraser Island
Sometimes in this caper as a 4×4 journo, opportunities arise that make my mates jealous – “So you’re getting paid to do what?” is how the conversation tends to go. Such an interaction happened recently …
How We Used Solar Power To Stay Off The Grid For Six Months
Dean and Shay are The Gathering Folk, a young family who are on a journey around Australia to discover ways to live a sustainable, community-focused life with an emphasis on learning and having fun. After …
Cooking: Chili-Caramel Pork
Ingredients: 2kg Pork belly 2 cups Tasman Rock salt 1 ½ Chili, thinly sliced 2cm knob ginger, grated Large garlic clove, thinly sliced 1-2 tbsp fish sauce 1 tbsp Pukara olive oil ½ cup sugar …
Travelling With Kids In The Summer
Six Top Tips For Keeping Little Minds Growing And Happy Our adventure around Australia leaped into action with an offer of an eight month contract for Brett. With this offer we negotiated and turned the …
5 Top Off-Road Towing Tips
Tips for successfully navigating roads less travelled with a van or trailer in tow. Exploring nature’s playground sometimes requires a little extra effort. Like taking a dirt road and venturing on less travelled routes. Usually …
The History of the Canning Stock Road With Phil Bianchi
Phil Bianchi is a historian and 4 wheel driver who has documented a lot of history of the Canning Stock Route and he has driven the route many times. From Wiluna to Halls Creek, it …
Solar Shower Bags; Do They Actually Work?
Having a shower when you are camping takes comfort to a totally new level. I’ll never forget the first time we boiled a big pot of water over the fire and used a cheap 12V …
Recipe: Beer Breath Chicken
Who would have thought that a can of ale could enhance Australia’s favourite bird? Drunken chicken indeed. INGREDIENTS 1-1.4kg chicken 1 can of beer 1 tablespoon each of chicken stock powder, dried mixed herbs, garlic …
5 Outback Travel Mistakes To Avoid
Hardly a week goes by without us getting emails from travellers saying something like this: We’re flying in to Alice Springs on the 9th and then out on the 12th. We want to hire a 4WD drive …
Secrets Of The Gascoyne
A place full of mystery from an ancient past… Ningaloo Homestead Travelling the North West Coastal Highway, on a tour through the Gascoyne and midway along the endless stretch of the Western Australian coastline, is …
HERE’S A FLAMIN’ GOOD TABLE
The Uniflame Campfire Table is simple in design but far from average… If there was one camping accessory that we’ve tried a number of over the years, tables would be high up on the list. …
Family Vacation Tips To Keep The Whole Family Happy
They say that it’s not always about the destination, but often the journey itself and this can be especially true during family holidays. We can all remember complaining about having to share confined spaces with …
