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Australian outbackOutback sculpture trails: part one - Hema Maps Online Shop

Outback sculpture trails: part one

Could there be a better canvas on which to view works of art than the Australian outback landscape, with its red dirt, glinting salt lakes, bushland, boundless big skies and ever-changing light tha...

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Australian outbackThe ultimate road trip to the Red Centre - Hema Maps

The ultimate road trip to the Red Centre

The Red Centre of Australia has always been a popular winter escape for southern tourers but, as Miriam Blaker discovered, the road trip to get there is just as exciting.

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4WD tracksVictorian High Country tracks that are open year round: part two - Hema Maps Online Shop

Victorian High Country tracks that are open year round: part two

A lot of tracks in the Victorian High Country undergo seasonal closures. Find out some of the ones that remain open. Owing to the geographical, historical and technical variety of the Victorian Hig...

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4WD AdventuresDriving through the Coffs Harbour Hinterland

Hema’s TOP 5 4WD tracks in New South Wales

Our Hema Map Patrol Team and wider NSW staff voted these as their five favourite four-wheel drive tracks across New South Wales.

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AlexandraVictorian High Country tracks that are open year round: part one - Hema Maps Online Shop

Victorian High Country tracks that are open year round: part one

A lot of tracks in the Victorian High Country undergo seasonal closures. Find out some of the ones that remain open. Owing to the geographical, historical and technical variety of the Victorian Hig...

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JamiesonDrive the Mt Terrible Track in the Vic High Country - Hema Maps Online Shop

Drive the Mt Terrible Track in the Vic High Country

Taking you from Jamieson to Woods Point in the heart of the Victorian High Country, this half-day trip requires low range and high clearance to negotiate. Keep reading to get our full track guide.

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AustraliaKimberley safety precautions: Hema’s top travelling tips - Hema Maps

Kimberley safety precautions: Hema’s top travelling tips

Crocs, stingers, blood-sucking insects, dehydration … the part of the Kimberley you scarcely hear about, but as a tourer, it’s vital information that could save your life. Read on to get our TOP ti...

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