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4WDThe Canning Stock Route in Western Australia — part one - Hema Maps Online Shop

The Canning Stock Route in Western Australia — part one

Few other three-word 4WD route names evoke stronger thoughts and mental images of remoteness, rugged terrain and general isolation than the Canning Stock Route (CSR).

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4WDDriving the Gunbarrel Highway - Hema Maps Online Shop

Driving the Gunbarrel Highway

Tackle one of Australia’s toughest drives with Hema Maps. But be warned, if you’re not confident in tackling endless corrugations and washaways, this euphemistically titled ‘highway’ isn’t for you.

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4WDTop 5 4WD trips in Central Australia - Hema Maps

Top 5 4WD trips in Central Australia

The beautiful, ancient landscapes of Central Australia have attracted many adventurous souls over the years, and these five popular 4WD tracks are some of the best ways to experience the region.

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4WDExploring Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park - Hema Maps Online Shop

Exploring Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park

  Words Hema Maps Editorial Pics Supplied One of Australia’s most scenic adventure destinations, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park lays the country’s geological history bare through its spectacu...

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4WDTouring the Coral Coast in Western Australia - Hema Maps

Touring the Coral Coast in Western Australia

  Words Julia D’Orazio  Pics Julia D’Orazio and Australia’s Coral Coast Calling all nature lovers: Join us as we explore what the beautiful Coral Coast has to offer — including famous locations suc...

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4WDExploring Old Telegraph Track North, Cape York, Qld - Hema Maps Online Shop

Exploring Old Telegraph Track North, Cape York, Qld

  The northern section of the Old Telegraph Track, which runs from Bamaga Road to the Jardine River Ferry, is perhaps the quintessential Cape York 4WD experience.   Bridge Creek Ford   The Track W...

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4WDExploring Victoria's Deserts: Border Track - Hema Maps Online Shop

Exploring Victoria's Deserts: Border Track

  Victoria isn't known for its deserts, and rightfully so. Technically speaking, it doesn't actually have any – even the deceptively named Little Desert receives more than 250mm of rain per year, w...

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