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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.
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Natural Navigation Techniques

  No matter how well you prepare for your adventures, it's a simple matter of probability that if you go on enough trips, you'll eventually find yourself up a creek without a compass. At that point...

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4WDThe Importance of Outback Communications - Hema Maps Online Shop

The Importance of Outback Communications

Travelling the outback can throw up all sorts of unexpected situations and being able to communicate with others is extremely important. Whether it’s to get in touch with the RFDS, family or friend...

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Packing and Racking

Loading up for a big trip is an individual artform that’s different for every traveller and every trip, but there are a few basic principles that can get you on your way.Packing a four-wheel drive ...

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Driving In Mud

Australia’s dry and dusty tracks will quickly turn into slick mudslides after a bit of rain, when this happens it’s time for a different approach.There’s something about returning to town after a w...

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4WD8 Best Outback Pubs of NSW - Hema Maps Online Shop

8 Best Outback Pubs of NSW

The most unique places for a cold one out the back of Bourke. 1. PACKSADDLE ROADHOUSE, PACKSADDLE (Image: The Packsaddle Roadhouse, NSW.) On the long, lonely stretch of highway north of Broken Hill...

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Easy 4WD Maintenance at Home

There’s no better time to take care of all the basic maintenance jobs that you may have been putting off.

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Outback Travel; The Little Things

Basic comforts can mean the world of difference and those flies, they can drive you crazy.When you’re in the outback, the last thing you want is to be uncomfortable. Camper trailers offer plenty of...

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