Kev Smith

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Kenda Klever Mud Terrain tyres
Wheels & Tyres

Kenda Klever Mud-Terrain tyres tested

Lesser-known tyres like these Kendas can deliver similar results as more established brands, and sometimes at up to half the cost.

North Storm travel bags
Outdoors

North Storm Travel Bags tested

North Storm travel bags keep gear dry and clean, and they're tough enough to ride atop a 4WD.

Old Glen Innes Road 4x4 trip
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Touring Old Glen Innes Road in NSW

Follow the Old Cobb & Co route up the imposing Gibraltar range to the NSW tablelands and Glen Innes.

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A 4x4 trip to the quaint Gwydir River region

Once showered in gold and diamonds, Bingara and the Gwydir River region enjoy a slower pace these days, a tranquil gem for off-road tourers.

Kroombit Tops national park 4x4 travel guide
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Kroombit Tops NP, Qld: 4x4 travel guide

The challenging tracks within Kroombit Tops National Park demand expert levels of 4x4 know-how.

Berrima Diesel tuning
Gear

Diesel tuning at Berrima Diesel

Kev gets more than he bargained for, once Berrima Diesel is done tinkering with his Land Cruiser.

Winton Shire 4x4 travel guide
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Winton Shire, Qld: 4x4 travel guide

This outback Queensland adventure takes in old opal mining towns and much older prehistoric beasts. Welcome to Winton Shire.

Kennedy Developmental Road 4x4 travel guide
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Kennedy Developmental Road, Qld: 4x4 travel guide

We often head straight to a destination and miss out on plenty along the way, but there’s simply too much to miss on a trip up the KDR between Winton and Minnamoolka.

Idalia NP Queensland 4x4 travel guide
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Idalia National Park travel guide

Smack-bang in the middle of Queensland lies Idalia National Park, and on a recent trip we found it holds a significant amount of history, endangered wildlife and remote camping options.

4x4 Australia Advertisers trip Coffs Harbour
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4x4 Australia Advertisers' trip in Coffs Harbour, NSW

The crew at 4X4 Australia invited a bunch of advertisers to get away for a couple of days of off-road driving in the hills behind Coffs Harbour, NSW.

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Lightning Ridge, NSW: 4x4 travel guide

From the air it may look like a million mole hills, but dig a little deeper and you’ll find plenty of colour at Lightning Ridge.

Eurimbula National  Park Queensland 4x4 travel guide
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Eurimbula National Park, Qld: 4x4 travel guide

Eurimbula National Park is a hidden paradise, with pristine beachside camping and excellent facilities.

Wollemi National Park 4x4 trip guide
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4x4 trip guide of Wollemi National Park, NSW

History abounds only a few hours’ drive from Sydney.

Pilliga National Park NSW 4x4 travel guide
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Pilliga National Park, NSW: 4x4 travel guide

Adventure awaits within NSW’s rugged Pilliga National Park.

Nundle NSW 4x4 travel guide
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Nundle, NSW: 4x4 travel guide

Once a bustling mining town, this small area near Tamworth still hides a few treasures.

4x4 trip Guy Fawkes River National Park
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4x4 trip through the Guy Fawkes River NP, NSW

From the bustling coast to mountain seclusion, in just a few hours.

4x4 trip guide to Copeton NSW
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4x4 trip guide to Copeton, NSW

It may lack true off-road tracks, but Copeton offers plenty to see and do in an area rich in history.

4x4 trip through the Tibooburra Gorge loop drive NSW
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4x4 trip through the Tibooburra Gorge loop drive, NSW

Gorge Loop Road in Sturt National Park is an essential 4X4 destination.

4x4 trip from Tenterfield to Wunglebung NSW
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4x4 trip from Tenterfield to Wunglebung, NSW

Dodging cattle on a 4X4 trek from Tenterfield to Wunglebung, in the New England region of NSW.

4x4 trip to Kwiambal NP NSW
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4x4 trip to Kwiambal NP, NSW

A little-known treasure trove in the northern reaches of NSW

Mount Kaputar NSW
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4x4 trip to Mount Kaputar, NSW

As an active volcano Mt Kaputar once warmed the surrounding lands a little differently. Nowadays, you can get closer and discover this natural hot spot

narrabri nsw 4x4 australia explore
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Narrabri, NSW

Narrabri in NSW’s north-west is much more than a gateway to the west.

Aberfoyle Tableland Track views
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Aberfoyle Tableland Track, NSW

Avoid the hustle and bustle of NSW’s coastal camps and escape to the tablelands.

Chaelundi National Park, NSW main
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Chaelundi National Park, NSW

Chaelundi National Park is one of NSW’s largest ancient forests, and it offers four-wheelers spectacular views and a trip back in time!