Trip Essentials

Discover Australia’s best 4WD tracks, trails and touring destinations. We aim to empower your adventurous spirit with product info, travel tips, how-to guides, and trip preperation & planning tips. Find out more!

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Hema’s Tips For Sand Recoveries

Got a desert or beach adventure in the plans? Here are some of Hema’s tips to keep you well and truly on track. Australia is hands down one of the best places on earth to 4WD. Our home’s terrain is incredibly diverse and fun to tackle, most especially our beaches...

Cape York Essentials – Recovery Gear

Allison Posted on September 21 2023

If you’re a serious four-wheel driver heading to Cape York to tackle the legendary Old Telegraph Track (OTT) and...

Choosing the Best 4WD Recovery Gear

Emprise Posted on September 15 2023

Recovery gear has come a long way in the past decade — advances in technology have revolutionised how we recover...

Cape York Essentials — GPS Satellite Communicators

Allison Posted on September 11 2023

When travelling in remote areas such as the Cape York Peninsula, you’ll need to consider how you are going to...

Top Trip Essentials for Cape York

Allison Posted on September 07 2023

Cape York is a must-see destination on many an adventurous travellers' bucket list and Hema Maps has curated a list of essential...

The Essential 4WD Sand Recovery Buyer's Guide

Emprise Posted on September 01 2023

In our comprehensive buyers' guide, we delve into the essential tools that will help with successful sand recoveries.

Guide to Tyre Air Compressors

Allison Posted on August 25 2023

Why are air compressors a 4wdrivers best friend? If you’re out and about leaving the bitumen behind you at every...

Bushwalking Safety Checklist

Allison Posted on August 15 2023

Experienced bushwalkers know that you should never take Australian conditions for granted and you can never be over-prepared for a...

Off-Road Camping and Touring Checklist

Emprise Posted on August 04 2023

Being stranded in the middle of nowhere can range from feeling like a small headache to a full-blown nightmare, and...

5 Must-Have 4WD Accessories You Should Never Leave Home Without

Rob Posted on July 21 2023

Whether you’re heading out on a day trip, weekend adventure or outback trek these are the top five 4WD accessories...

Cape York Tag-Along Adventure Tour with Hema Maps

Emprise Posted on July 19 2023

Learn more about Hema Maps’ Tag-Along tour adventures, led by experienced tour leaders from Adrenalin Off-Road.

Planning your Cape York Trip

Emprise Posted on July 13 2023

Cape York is remote, beautiful and somewhat mysterious. It’s a land of extremes, with historical, cultural and natural qualities and...

What’s the Right Touring Vehicle for You?

Emprise Posted on July 07 2023

Imagine for a moment, if someone else was paying for the vehicle and all the associated running costs, which vehicle...

Essential Off-Road Tyre Repair Guide

Rob Posted on July 05 2023

Discover the essential steps to swifty and safely replace a punctured offroad tyre.

Guide to Best Bug Repellent LED Lights

Glenn Posted on June 30 2023

Are there LED camping lights that don’t attract bugs?

Four Essential Products for the Big Red Bash

Emprise Posted on June 16 2023

We’ve got some essential products for you that are much-needed companions for anyone wishing to travel in the great Australian...

Top 12V Accessories for a Camping Trip

Glenn Posted on May 26 2023

The advantage of having a good power set up in your 4WD is the amount of 12-volt accessories available to...

How to Navigate Different 4WD Terrain Types

Emprise Posted on April 25 2023

There are several different types of challenging terrain that four-wheel drivers will encounter. Each type requires different driving techniques and...