In just under three weeks time I’ll be heading off to the big red bash. At this point, it looks like I’ll be heading out via Broken Hill to the Bendleby Ranges, then North via …
Diamantina National Park – an outback adventure in channel country
Article from Unsealed 4X4. If it’s adventure and solitude you crave, then join us on this iconic outback drive through dusty Diamantina National Park, in the heart of channel country. When planning our trip through …
Alice Springs: Capital of the Outback
Article from Travel Outback Australia. You really can’t say you’ve visited the outback unless you visit Alice Springs. More so than than Uluru, Alice Springs IS the the heart, soul, and centre of the outback. …
Mallee Shakedown – Exploring a Forgotten Outback Road
Article from Travel Outback Australia. But are we going the RIGHT way?” Gary’s knuckles whiten on the wheel. “Well.” I hesitate. “Actually…” The HEMA app says there’s no road, but it’s impossible to argue with …
5 Outback Events to consider this year (or next)
I’ve only seen a small part of whats on offer in this great country of ours. And in my job at Club 4X4 I’ve had the chance to travel a fair bit. I’ve been out …
Outback Gourmet: Camp Oven Jambalaya
Recipe from Unsealed 4X4.Words & photos: Sam Rees-Jones. We thought we’d look beyond our shores for this Outback Gourmet recipe and so we bring you Jambalaya, which originated in southern Louisiana and can be cooked …
Gateway to Outback Queensland
Article from Mr 4×4. Many consider the outback Queensland mining town of Mount Isa to be little more than a stopover or somewhere to stock up on supplies but there’s plenty to see, do and …
Best ways of getting to The Outback
Getting to the Outback Article from Travel Outback Australia. A note from Club 4X4: This article was written pre COVID-19 — it is strongly recommended that you check with your home state and the NT …
Best 4×4 modifications for outback travel
Article by 4X4 Australia Aftermarket modifications help even the best 4x4s become safe, comfortable and functional outback expedition rigs. So you want to deck out your 4×4 for outback travel and aren’t sure where to …
25 Secret Outback National Parks
… Ok, they’re not really ‘secret’ outback national parks – they’re just NOT as well known as others! Written by GaryArticle from Travel Outback Australia We LOVE sharing little known, off-the-beaten-track places that few people …
Outback Gourmet: Spicy Meat Loaf
Article from: Unsealed 4×4 Mince is one of those wonderful products that can be turned into so many different dishes, and at less than $10/kg it makes for very economical meals to feed the family. …
ADVICE FROM AN OUTBACK STATION OWNER
THE crew at 4X4 have been out in the bush for the last two weeks, and along the way we came across an unattended campfire still burning. We put it out and continued, later passing through …
21 FABULOUS OUTBACK SUNSETS (PHOTOS)
1. Local’s Secret This is the (famous) Alice Springs sand dune on what locals call Old South Road. It’s located approximately 30km south of Alice, take Stuart Highway out of town, but DON’T turn south …
OUTBACK SOLUTIONS BUNKER DRAWER
ARB’s latest addition to the Outback Solutions Range, the Outback Solutions Bunker Drawer is the perfect camping solution if you’re unable to fit a swag or tent in the boot or if you’re unable to find …
Motorbiking Outback
When Gary told me he wanted to buy a Harley Davidson, I was skeptical. Apart from teasing him about having a mid-life crisis, I wasn’t a fan of motorbikes. To me, Harleys were loud and …
Club 4X4 End of Year Customer Satisfaction Results
In mid 2017, we shared the results of our inaugural Club 4X4 Net Promoter Score Customer Service Survey. At the time, we were pleased to have set a very high benchmark for ourselves in the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
2018 Haval H9 Review
Haval is here, and their proper 4WD offering has been improved. It’s called the H9, and is a seven-seat 4X4 roughly the same size as a Ford Everest. The brand is new to Australia, but …
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 …