Issue 050 of Unsealed 4X4 is here, and it’s a big one. To celebrate hitting the half-century, the team at Unsealed 4X4 took a day off work and found snow to drive in, not even three hours from Sydney. They take a closer look at the most modified road-legal Land Rover Defender in the country, and checked out the five best 4WD trips just 100km from Melbourne. You will simply have to check it all out.
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Unsealed 4×4 – 50th Special Edition
Issue 050 of Unsealed 4X4 is here, and it’s a big one. To celebrate hitting the half-century, the team at Unsealed 4X4 took a day off work and found snow to drive in, not even …
Jun 05 2018


Expert Advice
Mistakes almost every first-time full-time traveller makes
Out in the Australian bush, experience is everything, and mistakes can quickly turn into serious problems when you’re far from help. From pushing too hard on dirt roads to relying too heavily on recovery gear, even seasoned 4WDers have learned lessons the hard way. Drawing on years of remote travel and hard-earned experience, here are five of the most common 4WD mistakes and why avoiding them could make all the difference on your next adventure.
Out in the Australian bush, experience is everything, and mistakes can quickly turn into serious problems when you’re far from help. From pushing too hard on dirt roads to relying too heavily on recovery gear, even seasoned 4WDers have learned lessons the hard way. Drawing on years of remote travel and hard-earned experience, here are five of the most common 4WD mistakes and why avoiding them could make all the difference on your next adventure.

Trips & Destinations
Planning the Gibb River Road? 4WD Prep & What to Expect
There are road trips, and then there’s the Gibb River Road. Stretching 660 kilometres through the heart of the Kimberley, this iconic 4WD journey delivers rugged landscapes, remote gorges, and unforgettable outback experiences. In this guide, Bush and Bay share everything you need to know to plan your Gibb River Road adventure in 2026, from road conditions and camping to vehicle prep and must-see highlights.
There are road trips, and then there’s the Gibb River Road. Stretching 660 kilometres through the heart of the Kimberley, this iconic 4WD journey delivers rugged landscapes, remote gorges, and unforgettable outback experiences. In this guide, Bush and Bay share everything you need to know to plan your Gibb River Road adventure in 2026, from road conditions and camping to vehicle prep and must-see highlights.

Trips & Destinations
From Granite Peaks to Weathered Monoliths: Australia’s Grey Giants
Australia’s grey landscapes are defined by granite monoliths, coastal rock formations and weathered stone shaped over millions of years. Subtle but striking, these destinations offer unique textures, dramatic backdrops and rewarding stops for those exploring by 4WD.
Australia’s grey landscapes are defined by granite monoliths, coastal rock formations and weathered stone shaped over millions of years. Subtle but striking, these destinations offer unique textures, dramatic backdrops and rewarding stops for those exploring by 4WD.
