Australia’s 4WD Tracks, Campsites & Off-Road Destinations
Drive 4 Life: Outback New South Wales
Wet weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of a Drive 4 Life convoy that took clients of disability service provider Northcott on an off-road adventure in western NSW.
Corner Country, NSW
Many travellers visit Birdsville and the Corner Country during the cooler months. But Christmas can reveal the outback’s true character, as Kelly Theobald discovered.
Olary Ranges: South Australia
Never heard of the Boolcoomatta Reserve? Ron and Viv Moon check it out.
Skytrek Willow Springs Station: South Australia
The Skytrek four-wheel drive track is 80km long and takes six hours to drive. It’s a good thing the views are worth the time!
Industrial Action: Victoria High Country
Take the biggest names in the Australian 4×4 industry on a trip to the High Country and you get some chilling off-road action.
Moreton Island Fishing Classic
Whether exploring Moreton Island’s many 4×4 tracks or fishing its gutters, punters at the Moreton Island Fishing Classic find it hard not to get hooked.
Coongie Lakes: South Australia
It’s a long way from anywhere, but South Australia’s Coongie Lakes is worth a trek.
Deua National Park, NSW
With steep climbs and descents, Deua National Park is heaven on earth for keen four-wheel drivers not scared of heights.
Great Australian Bight expedition
They don’t call the Great Australian Bight great for nothing. Check out this hour-long video of 4×4 Australia’s epic journey across the Bight.
Barraba Track, NSW
The little-known Barraba Track in NSW is winding, steep and sometimes closed. But if you can gain access it’s well worth the trouble.
East MacDonnell Ranges: Northern Territory
Ron Moon discovers that gold and gems aren’t the only treasures in the East MacDonnell Ranges.
Flinders Ranges: South Australia
There are many great 4WD routes in the Flinders Ranges, but this easy run simply can’t be missed.
El Questro: Western Australia
No trip to WA’s north-west would be complete without a visit to El Questro and Purnululu, two jewels in the otherwise dry East Kimberley.
Finke River Gorge: Northern Territory
The Northern Territory’s Finke River Gorge is a special place on many travellers’ bucket lists
Wander Willangi: South Australia
Willangi Bush Escapes is just two hours from Adelaide and is perfect for a weekend adventure
Pioneer Path: The Holland Track
Four-wheel drive a 19th century Western Australian gold diggers’ shortcut from the coast to Coolgardie
Walking on Eyre: SA adventure
South Australia’s Lake Eyre is big, dry and stark, providing a surreal outback adventure
The Great Australian Bight: part two
The second part of our epic three-week journey across the Great Australian Bight: Trekking the southern cliffs
The Great Australian Bight: part one
The first part of our epic three-week journey across the Great Australian Bight: Trekking to the border cliffs
In Search of O’Grady’s Well
Michael Terry was the first White man to find a native well. He called it O’Grady’s Well. 4×4 Australia travel the Outback to find it.
The Last Explorer: Michael Terry
Ron Moon tells the story of Michael Terry, an outback adventurer who pioneered the use of vehicles for exploring the desert
How to plan food for a 4×4 trip
Macca gives a few tips on planning meals for 4×4 journeys like his recent trip across the Bight
How to 4WD in a convoy: radio communication
Keep your mates close and your radio closer: the 4X4 Australia crew learn convoy communication is the key to a safe trip across the Bight
School on the Road
Taking your kids out of school and continuing their education on the road as you travel the country can be both challenging and rewarding. Here are some points to consider if you’re thinking about doing this on your next big adventure.