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Travelling the outback with kids

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 prep...

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GuideHema’s guide to outback travel and survival - Hema Maps Online Shop

Hema’s guide to outback travel and survival

  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...

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Five Tips for Travelling with Kids

 “Are we there yet?” We’re all familiar with those four words. They’re the bane of road-tripping parents the world over. Travel frustrations shouldn’t stop us from adventuring, so let’s look at how...

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GearHema's Travelling Gear Guide - Hema Maps Online Shop

Hema's Travelling Gear Guide

Hema's Travelling Gear Guide

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Australia17 Things You’ll See In The Outback - Hema Maps Online Shop

17 Things You’ll See In The Outback

Thinking of heading into the Australian Outback?. Remote road trips filled with games of eye-spy can create smiling snapshots and memories the entire way. Depending on your route, 'I spy' can get t...

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4WDDealing With Dust - Hema Maps Online Shop

Dealing With Dust

Got a dusty adventure in mind? Here’s how to keep the clouds of dirt from taking control. You just can’t beat a good old fashion off-road adventure. As good as it is, getting to the best campsites...

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4WDHow To Build a Budget DIY Tourer - Hema Maps Online Shop

How To Build a Budget DIY Tourer

Words: Ali Millar Pics: Glenn Wardle  (Image: We picked up our roof rack and toolbox secondhand for a bargain.)Here are a few simple DIY projects to help cut costs on your touring machine. When yo...

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