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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.
ACT Parks & Conservation ServiceState vs national parks — untangling the rules before you roll in - Hema Maps Online Shop

State vs national parks — untangling the rules before you roll in

To the average punter the camping landscape in national parks and state parks can seem to be a labyrinth of bureaucracy, so we try to peel away some of the myth and folklore and provide you with th...

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Australian OutbackSaber SBR-TAC1: A twin-motor compressor built for the bush - Hema Maps Online Shop

Saber SBR-TAC1: A twin-motor compressor built for the bush

Discover the Saber Offroad SBR-TAC1 12V Twin Air Compressor — a powerful twin-motor unit with a 3.8-litre holding tank, 100% duty cycle and fast inflation. Built tough for serious Aussie 4WDers and...

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ACTDog-friendly destinations across Australia’s East Coast - Hema Maps Online Shop

Dog-friendly destinations across Australia’s East Coast

This one is for the pet owners of Australia. Travelling with your furry friends is a much-loved pastime, but a lot of places like national parks and state forests don’t allow dogs or other pets. Ke...

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

Hema’s TOP tips for travelling the Big Lap

With the 2025 dry season kicking off, many Australians are embarking on the epic journey of Australia known as the ‘Big Lap’. Join us as we share some of our top tips for planning.

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Aussie outback10 weird Aussie outback rock formations - Hema Maps Online Shop

10 weird Aussie outback rock formations

Australia is full of unique outback landforms and rock formations that drop the jaws and bend the minds of travellers who encounter them.

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4WDThe pros and cons of bigger wheels and tyres on your 4WD - Hema Maps Online Shop

The pros and cons of bigger wheels and tyres on your 4WD

Join us as we interview John Kulikowski — wheel and tyre guru from Bob Jane T-Marts — on how changing your wheel/tyre size can affect your four-wheel driving adventures.

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all-terrain tyresNew shoes for the 2016 Toyota Prado GX: General Grabber AT3 - Hema Maps Online Shop

New shoes for the 2016 Toyota Prado GX: General Grabber AT3

Are you looking for a new set of tyres that are equally at home as highway tyres or offroad tyres? Then be sure to include the Grabber AT3 from General Tire in your consideration set!

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