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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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Travelling the outback with kids - Hema Maps Online Shop

Travelling the outback with kids

  Words Hema Maps Editorial  Pics Supplied Many of Australia’s most iconic destinations are in the outback and travelling to these remote locations with a family can be incredibly daunting. But it need not be — with proper planning and preparation you can enjoy hassle-free road trips and experiences that...

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

Hema’s TOP tips for travelling the Big Lap

Posted on 27 May 2025

With the 2025 dry season kicking off, many Australians are embarking on the epic journey of Australia known as the...
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10 weird Aussie outback rock formations - Hema Maps Online Shop

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Posted on 20 May 2025

Australia is full of unique outback landforms and rock formations that drop the jaws and bend the minds of travellers...
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Outback 4WD vehicle preparation tips - Hema Maps Online Shop

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Posted on 25 March 2025

Australia’s arid regions are exciting but harsh, so preparing yourself is key to a safe and hassle-free trip. A big...
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A guide to driving on sand in a 4WD - Hema Maps Online Shop

A guide to driving on sand in a 4WD

Posted on 18 February 2025

The first thing to remember about sand driving is that less is more. Less air in the tyres, less (low)...
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Travelling the outback with kids - Hema Maps Online Shop

Travelling the outback with kids

Posted on 12 September 2024

Many of Australia’s most iconic destinations are in the outback and travelling to these remote locations with a family can...
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How to choose a safe campsite in Australia - Hema Maps Online Shop

How to choose a safe campsite in Australia

Posted on 17 July 2024

We’ve all seen and experienced a badly set up camp – but do not be deterred, there are some simple...
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How to Clean your 4WD after a Beach Trip? - Hema Maps Online Shop

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Posted on 25 January 2024

Featuring insights on how to save time and money from expert Dave Darmody (from Australian Offroad Academy). Hint: salt water...
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Safety Tips for Driving at Night

Posted on 28 September 2023

  Nighttime driving presents a whole new range of challenges to road tourers including decreased visibility, reduced time to react,...
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Educating Kids on the Road - Hema Maps Online Shop

Educating Kids on the Road

Posted on 24 May 2022

Many families avoid long-term travel while their kids are young or in school, but Melissa from This Is Our Australia...
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Family Travel Tips - Hema Maps Online Shop

Family Travel Tips

Posted on 24 May 2022

Investing in the Road TripWhether the kids in the backseat are 6 or 16, the feeling of being ‘dragged along...
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What to Do When You Breakdown in the Outback - Hema Maps Online Shop

What to Do When You Breakdown in the Outback

Posted on 24 May 2022

Having a vehicular breakdown on the highway is an annoyance, but breaking down in the Outback can be fatal. Be...
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Staying connected on the road - Hema Maps Online Shop

Staying connected on the road

Posted on 24 May 2022

Communications are vitally important when you head into remote parts of Australia. It's never a good idea to rely solely...
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Australian Fishing Calendar - Hema Maps Online Shop

Australian Fishing Calendar

Posted on 24 May 2022

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Local Lockdown Blues Cures

Posted on 10 March 2022

The border closures brought by COVID-19 have created a sense of restlessness and itchy feet. No longer able to travel...
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Hema’s Tips For Sand Recoveries - Hema Maps Online Shop

Hema’s Tips For Sand Recoveries

Posted on 10 March 2022

Got a desert or beach adventure in the plans? Here are some of Hema’s tips to keep you well and...
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Australia's Top 10 East Coast Touring Towns - Hema Maps Online Shop

Australia's Top 10 East Coast Touring Towns

Posted on 02 March 2022

Words by James Jackson Discover the best of East Coast Australia with this list of towns to visit along the...
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4WD Beaches Australia - Hema Maps Online Shop

4WD Beaches Australia

Posted on 02 March 2022

In Australia, we are lucky enough to have a wide selection of amazing beaches that allow 4WD access. Here is...
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A Lesson in Safe Beach Driving

Posted on 02 March 2022

Driving in sand requires proper technique and good judgement. Do you know all the tips and tricks for the next...
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Basic Towing Tips

Posted on 02 March 2022

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