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!
Featured Article
How to Clean your 4WD after a Beach Trip?
Featuring insights on how to save time and money from expert Dave Darmody (from Australian Offroad Academy). Hint: salt water is not your car’s friend! Rous Battery, Moreton Island Thoroughly cleaning your vehicle and gear should be an essential part of any offroad trip to the beach, says Dave Darmody...
Latest Articles
4WD Environmental Issues
The 10 Best Free Camping Sites in NSW
Top five beach camping tips
Australian Coastal 4WD Destinations
10 Most Underrated Camping Accessories
Map Patrol 4x4 Accessories
12 Tips for Driving in Snow
Outback 4WD Vehicle Preparation Tips
Reducing your touring footprint
3 Ways to Get Off-Road More Often
The Map Patrol's Favourite Free Campsites
Ultimate 4WD Touring Living & Accommodation
Outback Accommodation
Can You Travel the Outback with Kids?
6 Tips for Getting More Out of Your Tyres Off-Road
Best 4WD Driving Lights: Halogen vs HID vs LED
Towing Weights Explained with Rules and Regulations
Off-Road Modification
5 Off-Road Lessons You Never Want to Learn
Getting Equipped