Trip Essentials

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.

Guide

Hema’s guide to outback travel and survival

Jul 3, 2024

51 min read

Words Scott Heiman Pics Scott Heiman and Supplied While travelling in the Australian outback can be dangerous, there are ways you can reduce the risks to safely travel through areas that many peo...

Gear

Hema's Travelling Gear Guide

Feb 28, 2022

40 min read

Hema's Travelling Gear Guide

4WD

Upsizing Your Tyres

May 11, 2021

48 min read

Written by Dan EverettGet any group of 4WDers together and sooner or later the topic of tyres will come up. “How big are they?” It’s almost an unspoken rule of 4WDing that you’re judged by either t...

4WD

9 Things You Should Know About Water Crossings

Apr 8, 2021

21 min read

(Image: Hema's Top 5 Victorian High Country 4x4 drives - Ingeegoodbee River crossing track.)HOW DEEP CAN YOU GO?Before you leave your driveway it’s important to know what your vehicle's wading dep...