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Discover inspiring journeys, quirky destinations, remote escapes and must-see regional events. From epic road trips to unique rock formations and new travel gear, explore Australia’s wilder side—near or far—with tips, ideas and stories to fuel your adventurous lifestyle.
Dog-friendly destinations across Australia’s East Coast - Hema Maps Online Shop
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Dog-friendly destinations across Australia’s East Coast

This one is for the pet owners of Australia. Travelling with your furry friends is a much-loved pastime, but a lot of places like national parks and state forests don’t allow dogs or other pets. Ke...

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AustraliaHema’s TOP tips for travelling the Big Lap - Hema Maps Online Shop

Hema’s TOP tips for travelling the Big Lap

With the 2025 dry season kicking off, many Australians are embarking on the epic journey of Australia known as the ‘Big Lap’. Join us as we share some of our top tips for planning.

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4WDThe pros and cons of bigger wheels and tyres on your 4WD - Hema Maps Online Shop

The pros and cons of bigger wheels and tyres on your 4WD

Join us as we interview John Kulikowski — wheel and tyre guru from Bob Jane T-Marts — on how changing your wheel/tyre size can affect your four-wheel driving adventures.

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all-terrain tyresNew shoes for the 2016 Toyota Prado GX: General Grabber AT3 - Hema Maps Online Shop

New shoes for the 2016 Toyota Prado GX: General Grabber AT3

Are you looking for a new set of tyres that are equally at home as highway tyres or offroad tyres? Then be sure to include the Grabber AT3 from General Tire in your consideration set!

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Outback 4WD vehicle preparation tips

Australia’s arid regions are exciting but harsh, so preparing yourself is key to a safe and hassle-free trip. A big part of that is preparing your vehicle to handle the many challenges that the des...

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AustraliaPreparing for dry season touring in Australia — part two - Hema Maps Online Shop

Preparing for dry season touring in Australia — part two

With the dry season just around the corner for northern Australia, join us as we explore some of the best preparation practices for a successful ‘up north’ trip.

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4WDPreparing for dry season touring in Australia — part one - Hema Maps Online Shop

Preparing for dry season touring in Australia — part one

With the dry season just around the corner in our country’s northern regions, join us as we explore some of the best preparation practices for a successful ‘up north’ trip.

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