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.
4WD etiquette4WD, caravanning, camping and environmental etiquette: Part one - Hema Maps Online Shop

4WD, caravanning, camping and environmental etiquette: Part one

Good manners on the road and offroad are simple — treat other people, vehicles, rigs and the environment around you with respect. But there’s a lot more to etiquette than meets the eye, so we’re br...

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Big Lap of AustraliaPlanning a Big Lap of Australia — What to know before you point the bonnet toward the horizon - Hema Maps

Planning a Big Lap of Australia — What to know before you point the bonnet toward the horizon

A Big Lap of Australia sits high on almost every traveller’s wish list. Following the coastline as it curls and stretches. Turning inland for red dirt, deep gorges and towns that time seems to have...

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Big LapInside Big Lap Questions: Answered with Rose Foster - Hema Maps Online Shop

Inside Big Lap Questions: Answered with Rose Foster

Rose Foster shares insights into Big Lap Questions: Answered, her new guide with practical advice and travel tips for Aussies planning a Big Lap.

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air conditionerSunset in remote Australian outback (Getty Images)

How to keep cool when camping in hot weather

How to stay cool, stay safe and keep the wheels turning when the mercury is climbing.

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Big LapBig Lap Questions: Answered – A practical road trip guide - Hema Maps Online Shop

Big Lap Questions: Answered – A practical road trip guide

Big Lap Questions: Answered shares practical advice, real traveller stories and essential tips to help make planning a Big Lap of Australia easier and achievable.

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4WD routes AustraliaMyroodah Crossing, Fitzroy River

Creek crossings — Where water meets willpower and wisdom

Drive the Great Central Road — an unforgettable outback journey from Uluru to Laverton through desert landscapes and history.

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4WD essentialsGME launches new MT620GR PLB for remote Aussie travel - Hema Maps Online Shop

GME launches new MT620GR PLB for remote Aussie travel

The new GME MT620GR PLB provides off-grid safety with Return Link Service, app status monitoring and accurate GNSS location for remote adventurers.

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