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Tips for family 4WD touring on a budget

Current cost of living pressures are affecting everything from electricity bills to your next four-wheel driving adventure — here are some tips for exploring on a budget come your next family road ...

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How to budget for your next adventure

With the current cost of living crisis, even a humble camping road trip can stretch the most frugal of budgets. Here are some tips for keeping costs down while still enjoying the great Aussie outdo...

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Making money on the road

8 Tips for Making Money on the Road Posted on: 02/07/14Start exploring Australia sooner than you planned and stay out there longer with these tips on how to find work and make money while you're ...

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The 5 Biggest Long Term Travel Myths

Do you dream of travelling long-term, but are not convinced that the travel lifestyle is possible? After debunking these five massive touring myths, you’ll be ready to pack your bags and start livi...

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Off-road fuel consumption and carrying

Off-Road Fuel: Consumption and CarryingConsumptionVehicles are rated with a certain fuel consumption figure, which is calculated for good road conditions. When you add a lot of weight to your vehic...

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4x4 Off-road Gear You Do & Don't Need

With all kinds of 4x4 accessories and off-road gear available to travellers these days, which pieces of gear are the real essentials and which ones are not worth the investment? 4WD Pack Hema HX-...

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The 10 Best Free Camping Sites in NSW

Blue Mountains  What better way to escape the bustling metropolitan centres of New South Wales than to load up the wagon and head for the proverbial (or even actual) hills. There's a certain sense ...

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