Ron Moon

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Madigan Line with Denis Bartell
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Madigan Line with Denis Bartell, NT

In 1979, Denis Bartell followed Cecil Madigan’s route across the Simpson Desert. We took Denis back to retrace his steps.

Land Rover in the Pilbara 1978
Opinion

Ron Moon reminisces on his first 4x4 adventure

Looking back across the Nullarbor

Nissan Patrol V8 headlights
Custom 4x4s

Nissan Patrol V8 custom review

This injected Patrol is one boosted rig that leaves the rest in its dust.

Fraser Island, QLD
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Activities in December, 2017: Travel Bulletin

Ditch the bright city lights this festive season.

4x4 toolbox
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What to pack in a 4x4 toolbox

A well-prepared traveller maintains a well-stocked toolbox.

Cape Otway, VIC
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Cape Otway, VIC

Tracing the coast south-west from Melbourne leads to the magnificent Cape Otway.

Ron Moon in the Grand Canyon, USA
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Lees Ferry at the Grand Canyon, USA

Ron ticks Lees Ferry off his bucket list

Travel Bulletin
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Activities in November, 2017: Travel Bulletin

Pen these upcoming events and track closures into your diary.

Coleman Hyperflame Stove
Outdoors

Coleman Hyperflame Stove: product test

Ronnie’s been running Coleman’s top-end camp stove for a few months now.

Ingeegoodbee, Vic hillclimb
Opinion

The toughest 4WD tracks in Australia

Get out there and tackle Australia’s toughest tracks.

Bendleby Range 4WD track, Flinders Ranges
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Secrets of the Flinders Ranges, SA

The inside scoop on the Flinders Ranges’ hidden highlights.

Franics Birtles and the Imperial Six in Baluchistan
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Francis Birtles Australia’s greatest overlander

Francis Birtles is arguably Australia’s greatest motoring adventurer, and he was an acclaimed hero of his time.

October Travel Bulletin
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Activities in October, 2017: Travel Bulletin

The weather’s warming up, so get out and about this October and discover Australia.

4X4 track Darling River NSW
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Darling River, NSW

Ronnie follows the Darling River from Bourke to its junction with the mighty Murray.

Attomic Bomb site Monte Bello Islands
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Australia’s atomic bomb history

Traces of Australia’s atomic bomb history remain

Tower Rock Campsite main
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Tower Rock, NT: Red Centre Hot Spots

Ron Moon looks at one of the Northern Territories hidden secrets: Tower Rock in the Red Centre

Arltunga   main northern access road main
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Arltunga Historical Reserve, NT: Red Centre Hot Spots

Ron and Viv Moon looks at another Northern Territory hidden gem, Arltunga Historical Reserve

02. X CLASS
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Activities in September, 2017: Travel Bulletin

There’s plenty happening on the treks and trails around Australia this September.

Finke River and Boggy Hole NT
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Finke River and Boggy Hole, NT: Red Centre Hot Spots

A 4WD is essential to access the tricky tracks near Finke River and Boggy Hole.

Old Andado Homestead NT main
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Old Andado Homestead, NT: Red Centre Hot Spots

Take a break from four-wheelin at the history-rich Old Andado Homestead.

Davenport waterhole
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Davenport Ranges, NT: Red Centre Hot Spots

Plenty of hardcore 4x4 action to be had in the NT’s Davenport Ranges.

Owen Spring Reserve Track
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Owen Springs Reserve, NT: Red Centre Hot Spots

A favourite for four-wheelers looking for solitude.

4X4ing in the West MacDonnell Ranges
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West MacDonnell Ranges, NT: Red Centre Hot Spot

Revealing Central Australia’s must-see hot spots.

2004 Ford F250
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2004 Ford F250 XP Camper review

Some might knock the F250 as a touring rig, but it has the runs on the board to keep the doubters at bay.