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The best 4WD tracks on K’gari (Fraser Island)
K’gari (Fraser Island) is the largest sand island in the world, followed closely by two of Queensland’s other islands,...
4WD and Environmental Etiquette in Australia
When it comes to touring our vast nation, some courtesies must be observed to respect the land and other people.
3 Great Desert 4WD Tracks from an Updated Hema Maps Guide
Great Desert Tracks is a comprehensive and informative guide which includes plenty of essential pre-trip reading including general information about...
The Flinders Ranges' Best 4WD Tracks
The Flinders Ranges is a scenic spectacle and a veritable four-wheel drive destination — its ancient landscapes are home to...
A Guide to Crossing the Simpson Desert in a 4x4
Discover all the necessary information and major route details for crossing the Simpson Desert in a 4WD safely.
Safety Tips for Driving at Night
Nighttime driving presents a whole new range of challenges to road tourers including decreased visibility, reduced time to react,...
How to Prepare your Vehicle for a Cape York 4WD Adventure?
A well-prepared vehicle is vital to ensure you get to The Tip and back in one piece. If you’re...
Hema's Top 5 Victorian High Country 4x4 Drives
The Victorian High Country is a treasure trove of four-wheel driving adventures, offering challenging tracks, history-filled destinations and scenic...
Cape York Essentials – Recovery Gear
If you’re a serious four-wheel driver heading to Cape York to tackle the legendary Old Telegraph Track (OTT) and...
Hema Maps Launches Updated Cape York Map
Hema Maps has released the 15th edition of its best-selling Cape York Map — the ultimate companion for exploring the breathtaking and...
Top Trip Essentials for Cape York
Cape York is a must-see destination on many an adventurous travellers' bucket list and Hema Maps has curated a list of essential...
Top 5 4WD Tracks in WA
Ready for off-road excitement? Hema Maps explores five of WA’s best 4WD tracks.
Touring Cape York: The Land of Adventure
Join us as we explore the wonders and history of the iconic Cape York.
What’s the Right Touring Vehicle for You?
Imagine for a moment, if someone else was paying for the vehicle and all the associated running costs, which vehicle...
Top Five 4WD Tracks in Tasmania
Tasmania is a mecca for adventurers, particularly 4WD enthusiasts. The new second edition of Hema’s Tasmania Atlas & Guide features...
Top 9 Off-Road Recovery Tips
You own a 4WD so you’re going to take it off-road, am I right? I hope so. The thing about...
Touring Expedition National Park, Queensland
As a destination, Expedition National Park is a cracker with Robinson Gorge a stunning sandstone gorge hidden in this Central...
Exploring the Iconic Sandy Blight Junction Road
Sandy Blight Junction Road begins 254km from Yulara and runs for 321km to the Gary Junction Track near Kintore. Turning...
Explore the Blue Mountains with Beyond the Blacktop Adventure Tours
There are countless places to explore in this beautiful and vast country, but among the most iconic – particularly in...
Exploring Litchfield National Park, NT
Delving into Australia’s Northern Territory brings with it a treasure trove of natural wonders, and none more beautiful than the...
Solar Regulators Explained
While everybody knows that a regulator is required when using a solar panel or blanket, some don’t realise what the...
Top Reasons to Visit Mungo National Park
For over 50,000 years, Aboriginal people have roamed the shores of the Willandra Lakes. Cultural learnings From the main campground,...
The Importance of Having Someone Spot Your 4WD Recovery
It can happen at any time. You find yourself in need of an outside set of eyes. Even with reverse...
How Much Can You Carry on Your Roof Rack?
We caught up with ARB's Product Manager of Fabricated Products Mark Deprinse, about the best way to work out how...
Getabout 4WD Training - Chat with John Eggenhuizen
John and Julie started Getabout tours and training over 28 years ago. They were driven by a love of the...
6 Steps to Beach 4WDing Success in Australia
This guide teaches you how to confidently and safely drive a 4WD on Australian beaches. By following the 6 steps...
Interview with Lyndon Kettle from Devonport 4WD Club
Ever thought about joining a 4WD club but not quite sure exactly what you’d be signing up for? Today we...
Exploring Remote Camps Within the Carnarvon National Park
The Salvator Rosa section of Carnarvon National Park is a visual feast for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. With stunning...
Top 5 Things to Rescue Your 4WD from a Sand Trap
Whether it’s on the beach or a desert dune, bogging your 4WD in the sand is a common occurrence so...
Top 5 4WD Tracks Near Melbourne
Melbourne is the mecca for the best 4WDriving tracks and here are our top five. MOUNT DISAPPOINTMENT Mount Disappointment State...
GVM Upgrades
Towing and weight regulations are becoming a major focus for police and other regulatory bodies, and for good reason. The...
Been There, Still Doing That. 4WD Industry Legend Vic Widman
Vic Widman is the owner of Great Divide Tours and has been in the 4WD industry for 44 years. Identifying a...
Why You Should Install A UHF In Your 4WD
The great outdoors in Australia is ripe for exploration. Whether you’re creating your own adventures on undiscovered tracks or following...
Top 5 emergency survival items
These top five survival items will help to get you safely through the most common emergency situations.When you’re out exploring...
Learn how to safely travel by 4WD in Outback Australia
Unfortunately, there have been many recent tragedies involved with 4WD accidents in Regional Australia. In the last week alone,...
BEHIND THE SCENES: OUTBACK PUB EXPERIENCES Part 2
Join us for part 2 of the Outback pub experience.A very early rise saw us packed up and out at...
Creek Crossing Safety
Creek crossings are easy — once you know how. But get it wrong and a trip of a lifetime could...
Getting the Pressures Right
You can’t hit the dirt road with the same tyre pressure you use on the blacktop but getting the right...
The Map Patrol Vehicle Build
Hema’s about to take mapping to the next level with a new all-conquering Map Patrol molded around a Landcruiser 79...
News Events October 2020
VIC CAMPER SHOW GOES ONLINEVictoria's ongoing lockdowns have led the Caravan Industry Association of Australia to head online for this...
News Events July 2021
Enter your 4x4 in the Custom Plates Show ‘N’ Shine CompetitionAfter a successful debut in Brisbane, Melbourne enthusiasts now have...
Road Closures and Track Conditions 11th December
AustraliaBorder Update - Closed to international visitors (ex New Zealand) Australia’s international borders are closed. Only Australian citizens, residents and...
Outdoor News Events November
(Image: Huge boost to RV tourism in WA Karijini National Park in Western Australia is one of many parks that will...
4WD Beaches Australia
In Australia, we are lucky enough to have a wide selection of amazing beaches that allow 4WD access. Here is...
Beginner Outback 4WD Tracks
The Outback is a pretty special place for us 4WDers. At first glance nothing but salt bush and dust paints...
Brisbane 4x4 Outdoors Show
The Brisbane 4x4 Outdoors Show brings together the biggest names in off-road adventure, with products, information and the industry's foremost...
Road Closures & Track Conditions- 9th October
The Bureau of Meteorology announced the beginning of a La Niña on the 29th September, which most likely means a...
Road Closures & Track Conditions- 6th November
AustraliaBorder Update - Closed to international visitors (ex New Zealand) Australia’s borders are closed. Only Australian citizens, residents and immediate...
Road Closures & Track Conditions- 5th March
AustraliaBorder Update - Closed to International Visitors (ex New Zealand) Australia’s international borders are closed. Only Australian citizens, residents and...
Road Closures & Track Conditions- 5th February
AustraliaBorder Update - Closed to International Visitors (ex New Zealand) Australia’s international borders are closed. Only Australian citizens, residents and...
Road Closures & Track Conditions- 30th October
AustraliaBorder Update - Closed to international visitors (ex New Zealand) Australia’s borders are closed. Only Australian citizens, residents and immediate...
Road Closures & Track Conditions- 30th April
AustraliaBorder Update - Closed to International Visitors (ex New Zealand) Australia’s international borders are closed. Only Australian citizens, residents and...
Road Closures & Track Conditions- 2nd April
AustraliaBorder Update - Closed to International Visitors (ex New Zealand) Australia’s international borders are closed. Only Australian citizens, residents and...
Road Closures & Track Conditions- 29th January
AustraliaBorder Update - Closed to international visitors (ex New Zealand) Australia’s international borders are closed. Only Australian citizens, residents and...
Road Closures & Track Conditions- 27th November
AustraliaBorder Update - Closed to international visitors (ex New Zealand) Australia’s international borders are closed. Only Australian citizens, residents and...
Road Closures & Track Conditions- 26th March
AustraliaBorder Update - Closed to International Visitors (ex New Zealand) Australia’s international borders are closed. Only Australian citizens, residents and...
Road Closures & Track Conditions- 25th September 2020
Northern TerritoryBorders - There are strict border controls in place for all arrivals to the Territory, including returning Territorians. All arrivals...
Road Closures & Track Conditions- 25th June
AustraliaBorder Update - Closed to International Visitors (ex New Zealand) Australia’s international borders are closed. Only Australian citizens, residents and...
Road Closures & Track Conditions- 23rd April
AustraliaBorder Update - Closed to International Visitors (ex New Zealand) Australia’s international borders are closed. Only Australian citizens, residents and...
Road Closures & Track Conditions- 22nd January
AustraliaBorder Update - Closed to international visitors (ex New Zealand) Australia’s international borders are closed. Only Australian citizens, residents and...
Road Closures & Track Conditions- 19th March
AustraliaBorder Update - Closed to International Visitors (ex New Zealand) Australia’s international borders are closed. Only Australian citizens, residents and...
Road Closures & Track Conditions- 18th September 2020
Northern TerritoryBorders - There are strict border controls in place for all arrivals to the Territory, including returning Territorians. All arrivals...
Road Closures & Track Conditions- 16th October
The Bureau of Meteorology announced the beginning of a La Niña on the 29th September, which most likely means a...
Road Closures & Track Conditions- 13th November
AustraliaBorder Update - Closed to international visitors (ex New Zealand) Australia’s borders are closed. Only Australian citizens, residents and immediate...
Road Closures & Track Conditions- 12th March
AustraliaBorder Update - Closed to International Visitors (ex New Zealand) Australia’s international borders are closed. Only Australian citizens, residents and...
Road Closures & Track Conditions- 12th February
AustraliaBorder Update - Closed to International Visitors (ex New Zealand) Australia’s international borders are closed. Only Australian citizens, residents and...
Road Closures & Track Conditions- 11th June
AustraliaBorder Update - Closed to International Visitors (ex New Zealand) Australia’s international borders are closed. Only Australian citizens, residents and...
Road Conditions and Track Conditions 23rd July
AustraliaBorder Update - Closed to International Visitors (ex New Zealand) Australia’s international borders are closed. Only Australian citizens, residents and...
Red Centre Way - In The Red
Words and pics Emily McAuliffe From Alice Springs to Uluru, travelling on the Red Centre Way gives you a...
4WD Maps App Support
Find answers to your questions using our online support resources for 4WD Maps for iPhone and iPad. Important Information Download...
Driving In Snow
Snow driving isn’t common throughout Australia, but it’s easy enough to seek out if you’re hankering for something different.Snow isn’t...
Driving Lights
Most 4WDers opt to brighten up the path with aftermarket lighting. 4WD guru Steve Cassano runs you through how to...
4WD Battery Systems
In order to determine your power supply needs, you first need to think about how much electricity you consume when...
Hemas Guide To Towing Off Road
The debate surrounding the merits of petrol and diesel engines has been raging for decades. Diesel engines are often lauded...
Tasmania’s Wild West
The spectacular coastline of Tasmania’s West Coast is a hotspot for fishers, surfers and campers alike, and it's home to...
Top 5 NT National Parks
The top end of the Northern Territory is renowned for its spectacular National Parks and here are Hema’s Top 5. JUDBARRA...
Coming Soon: New 12th Edition Road & 4WD Atlas
Our best-selling road atlas series is an essential travel companion for touring, road trip and off-road adventures, and the new...
A Product Overview of the 4WD Adventures Guide (2nd Edition) from Hema Maps
Hema has been mapping regions of Australia for over 30 years. Over this time, we have come across some spectacular...
Are Rear Bar Replacements Worth It?
Does adding an aftermarket rear bar to your 4WD provide value or is it a waste of money?
DIY Sunshades
Words and Pics by Scott HeimanRADIATION SICKNESS REMEDYYour van has insulated walls and automotive door and window seals, so the...
Product Overview- South East New South Wales Map (5th Edition)
The South East New South Wales Map from Hema Maps, is back by popular demand. This ‘new look‘ regional map...
Being Prepared
Words & Images Ron and Viv Moon Travelling isn’t all happy hour and tourist attractions. People need to consider the...
Top 5 Highlights of Central Australia
Words & Images by Glenn MarshallGlenn Marshall shares his top five breathtaking sites to visit in the Red Centre of...
Thinking about buying Hema's new HX-2 GPS Navigator?
This week Hema released its eagerly awaited new GPS device, the Hema HX-2 Navigator. This is the first release of...
7 Reasons to Visit Sensational Port Macquarie
Words Glenn Marshall Pics Matt Williams and Port Macquarie Hastings Council What was once a convict settlement has developed into one...
Towing a Camper in Cape York
Words Sam Richards Pics Matt Williams and Tourism and Events Queensland After reading Hema’s crash crash of towing tips, you should...
Hema's Tips For Rear Bar Replacements
Most 4WDs in Australia have a bullbar on the front for protection but oftentimes, the rear has a flimsy, plastic...
Chasing Snow
Words: Michael BorgPics: Matt Fehlberg Time to rug up and hit the road to Oberon in search of the white...
A Product Overview of the North Queensland Map (11th Edition) from Hema Maps
The North Queensland Map (11th Edition) from Hema Maps is part of the ‘Explorer Map’ series. This is the...
Let the Goog Times Roll - Googs Track, SA
Words: Sam Richards Pics: Sam Richards & Emma Warren(Image: The Goog's Track is a rollercoaster that refuses to end.)If solitude, dune driving,...
Top Tinnie Territory – Lake Eildon, VIC
Words: Angelo San GiorgioImages: Ellen DewarLake Eildon is a couple of hours northeast of Melbourne and the journey is a...
11 Reasons to Drive the Gibb River Road
This major artery through The Kimberley in Western Australia is one of Australia’s most beautiful drives. We provide 11 reasons...
Cape York Trip Prep Tips
How does one prepare for a bumpy old haul up the old Tele Track? Scott Heiman offers his views on...
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...
A Product Overview of the Kimberley Atlas & Guide (6th Edition) from Hema Maps
Regarded by many as the most beautiful part of Australia, the Kimberley is a long way from anywhere - including...
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...
20 Years on the Tracks
As owner and tour leader at Adrenalin Off-Road, Ben Carceller has plenty of opportunities to see some of the best...
South Aussie Space Odyssey - Flinders and Gammon Ranges
Words and Pics Sam RichardsThere’s a lot more to the Flinders Ranges in South Australia than the national park, as I...
10 Things Only Australian Travellers Would Understand
Overseas visitors can feel upside down when Down Under. Here are a few things Tony and Denyse Allsop think only...
Hema's Guide to Snatch Straps
In the right hands, snatch straps are a clever and effective way to help a stricken vehicle. It's always safe to...
Heading Inland - QLD’s Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Words and pics Matt Williams.While the coastal towns are ever popular, the Sunshine Coast has more to offer if you...
West of Centre Touring
Words and pics Ron and Viv MoonIt’s a camp I always enjoy. Tucked amongst the low sparse scrub with the...
Upsizing Your Tyres
Written by Dan EverettGet any group of 4WDers together and sooner or later the topic of tyres will come up....
A Product Overview of the Go-To-Guide for Campers from Hema Maps
Hema’s Go-To-Guide for Campers was the second release in Hema’s ‘Go-To’ series which contains Go-To guides for Motorhomes, Caravans, 4WDs and Boats....
Beginner's Guide to the Oodnadatta Track
Is your setup ready to go offroad? Find out on the Oodnadatta Track and enjoy some historic scenery at the...
5 Reasons to Tackle Cape York
(Image: In flood, Cape York presents more of a challenge.) The Cape is a major destination for overlanders, especially once the...
The Dark Art of Reverse Parking a Caravan - How to Reverse a Caravan in Tow
We've yet to meet anyone that loves reversing a caravan into a tight spot. In fact, the vast majority of...
Central Australia - Through a Land of Myth and Legend
Words By Ron and Viv Moon.Mount Liebig stood tall and proud above the horizon, acting like a beacon as we...
Product Overview of the Go-To-Guide for 4WDs (First Edition) from Hema Maps
(Image: Hema's Go-To-Guide for 4WDS covers everything you need to know as you leave the blacktop for rugged roads.) Hema’s Go-To-Guide for 4WDs was...
9 Things You Should Know About Water Crossings
(Image: Hema's Top 5 Victorian High Country 4x4 drives - Ingeegoodbee River crossing track.)HOW DEEP CAN YOU GO?Before you leave...
We Give A Run Down On Our 4WD Maps App
Start your Australian adventure with Hema's 4WD Maps App. The 4WD Maps app provides offline digital maps to help you explore...
Desert Survival Tips
Rescue services are regularly called out to find lost bushwalkers, campers, tourists and hunters in and around Central Australia. Our...
Driving Tassie Tracks with Lyndon Kettle
There's never been a better time to pack up the rig and set off to Tasmania. With no chance of...
How Hema Maps Are Made
Have you ever picked up a map and just felt more lost after looking at it than you had beforehand?...
Tips for Driving on Sand
Sand driving requires a certain set of skills that, once attained, will open some of the most enjoyable and scenic...
A Product Overview of the Brand NEW Camps 11 (A4 Spiral Bound) Guide Available on the Hema Maps Store
With ten editions in 20 years, the latest edition of Camps Australia Wide, Camps 11 is hot off the shelves. This year's...
4WD Storage Ideas
There are so many different types of storage options out there, we thought it was time to show you as...
East Gippsland Travel, VIC
Tucked near the border of New South Wales and Victoria lies a triangular region of high-country mountains, long stretches of...
Travelling the Coral Coast- WA
(Image: Drone shot of the Coral Coast- WA, Australia. Photo Credit: Julia Dorazio.)There's more to Australia's Coral Coast than just...
4WDriving and Track Care
How often have you seen a post shared on social media that makes you shake your head in disbelief because...
A Product Overview of the 4WD + Camping Escapes South East Queensland from Hema Maps
(Image: The 4WD + Camping Escapes South East Queensland Atlas Guide from Hema Maps.) Hema’s 4WD + Camping Escapes South East Queensland guide...
A Product Overview of the BRAND NEW Victorian High Country Map Pack from Hema Maps
Hema’s Victorian High Country Map Pack presents Hema's iconic Victorian High Country series in a soft and durable map wallet...
Trip Planning - Hema’s New 4x4 Explorer App
Hema’s launch of the new 4x4 Explorer App has seen a number of new innovations, one of which is Trip planning...
A Product Overview of the 4WD Maps App from Hema Maps
Start your Australian adventure with Hema's 4WD Maps App. The 4WD Maps App provides offline digital maps to help you explore...
A Product Overview of the CAMPERX App from HemaX
Tour Australia With Ease Via Your Phone Or Table With The CAMPERX App. (Video: Introduction to the CAMPERX App from...
A Quick Guide to 4WD Suspension
Standard 4WD vehicle suspension is installed by the manufacturer to suit as wide a range of uses as possible and...
A Product Overview of the Cape York Atlas & Guide from Hema Maps
(Image: The Cape York Atlas & Guide (Edition 5) from Hema Maps.) The Cape York Atlas & Guide from Hema Maps helps you...
Q&A on the NEW 4x4 Explorer App from Hema Maps - Update 11th March 2021
Since its release in October, we have continued to refine the 4x4 Explorer App based on user feedback. Outlined below is...
Historical High Country - The Huts They Called Home
Memories and remnants of cattle drovers and bad-arse bushmen still linger in the High Country throughout Victoria, ACT and New...
A Product Overview of the Brand NEW 4x4 Explorer App from Hema Maps
This week Hema released its new 4x4 Explorer App. The App has been in development for over 12 months and...
Natural Navigation Techniques
No matter how well you prepare for your adventures, it's a simple matter of probability that if you go on...
A Product Overview of the High Country Victoria Atlas & Guide (3rd Edition) from Hema Maps
(Image: The High Country Victoria Atlas & Guide 3rd Edition from Hema Maps.) The High Country Victoria Atlas & Guide...
A Product Overview of the Australia Road & 4WD Atlas (Spiral Bound) from Hema Maps
(Image: The Australia Road & 4WD Atlas (Spiral Bound) Edition 12 from Hema Maps.)Like a trusted old friend, Hema’s Australia...
A Product Overview of the Great Desert Tracks Atlas & Guide (5th Edition) from Hema Maps
(Image: The Great Desert Tracks Atlas & Guide (5th Edition) from Hema Maps.) Explore Australia’s arid centre with the Great...
A Product Overview of the Top End and Gulf Map (7th Edition) from Hema Maps
(Image: The Top End and Gulf Map, Featuring Kakadu National Park from Hema Maps.) The Top End and Gulf Map...
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...
A Product Overview of the Where to Camp Guide from Hema Maps
(Image: Click HERE to view the Where to Camp Digital Sampler or view it down below at the end of...
Barrington Tops National Park, NSW
Even in the middle of winter, the subalpine experience of Barrington Tops National Park is one to remember.If the assessment...
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...
Golden Way, the Holland Track- WA
Whether you’re keen for mud or prefer to stick to formed gravel, the John Holland Way and the Holland Track...
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,...
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.
Outback Navigation and Communication
Accessing technology before you leave is essential insurance out on the tracks.Maps and a means of reliable communication are vital...
Tips for Long Outback Drives
Playing it safe is the smartest option when it comes to remote area travel.BEATING THE CORRUGATIONSCorrugations can shake seven shades...
A Week in Cape Leveque
North of Broome in Western Australia is the northernmost tip of the Dampier Peninsula: Cape Leveque. Our Map Patrol delved...
Butcher Country
This trek will take you to the Butcher Country track by crossing rivers on several occasions, encountering steep climbs and...
Davies High Plains
This is an iconic 4WD trip through some of the best areas of the Victorian High Country on some of...
Attractions - Mitchell Falls, Kimberley
As one of the world's largest and most diverse off-road regions, the Kimberley delivers adventure travellers an endless supply of...
Cape York's Toughest 4WD Tracks
Cape York is renowned for its wild beauty and difficult 4WD tracks, which makes these off-road treks some of the...
7 Essentials for Serious Four-wheel Drivers
There are plenty of nice-to-have bits of kit to use off the beaten track, but for anyone who wants to...
Getting Equipped
Make sure you’re fully equipped to tackle the High Country before your next foray into Australia’s alpine wonderland. 4WD...
5 Off-Road Lessons You Never Want to Learn
Failing off-road can be a great learning experience, but some 4WD lessons are best avoided at all costs.1. Your winch...
Off-Road Modification
Perhaps you purchased the best 4WD vehicle you could afford, and the plan is to modify it as finances permit....
Best 4WD Driving Lights: Halogen vs HID vs LED
Lights that perform well for the longest time are great bits of gear to have, especially considering that your lighting...
3 Ways to Get Off-Road More Often
Avoid the excuses about why you don’t camp and tour off-road as much as you’d like with these practical tips...
Reducing your touring footprint
We're privileged to experience some of the more remote wilderness areas in the country, and as users of these spaces...
Outback 4WD Vehicle Preparation Tips
Australia’s arid regions are exciting but harsh, so preparing yourself is key to a safe and hassle-free trip. A big...
12 Tips for Driving in Snow
1. Observe all local speed limits, no matter what the conditions are. Always keep control of your speed.2. Take care...
Map Patrol 4x4 Accessories
ARB 4x4 Accessories have kitted out every Hema Map Patrol since the first in 1998, and the LandCruiser is no...
Australian Coastal 4WD Destinations
Australia is renowned for its eye-popping coastline and riparian environs, and those that are harder to reach are often the...
Cleaning Your 4WD After a Trip to the Beach
Properly cleaning your vehicle and gear should be an essential part of any off-road trip to the beach, says Dave...
4WD Environmental Issues
Bush Bashing & Track CareStick to 4WD tracks. Literally going off-road and bush bashing is destructive to the vegetation and...
Ultimate 4WD Touring Vehicles
LandCruiser Troop Carrier80 Series LandCruiserHolden RodeoNissan Patrol Aussie Overlanders 1989 HJ75RV Toyota LandCruiser Troop CarrierAussie Overlanders Gareth and Kirsty are...
4x4 Off-road Gear You Do & Don't Need
With all kinds of 4x4 accessories and off-road gear available to travellers these days, which pieces of gear are the...
4WD Lighting
The benefits of additional lighting rigs are obvious; when you’re out there on a pitch-black, overcast night, it’s nice to...
Biggest 4WD Vehicle Recovery Myths
Avoid the fake news and head offroad with confidence after busting these common 4WD recovery mythsWords by James Jackson These tips...
How to Know You're An Experienced Off-Roader
These tips have been provided by Australian Offroad Academy, the 4WD trainers trusted by Hema Maps.When it comes to touring...
Hema's Guide To Towing Off Road
Once you veer off the black-top and reach the end of the graded-gravel roads, obstacles are made all the more...
10 Laws of 4x4
Dave Darmody from Australian Offroad Academy tells us the top 10 rules that apply to all four-wheel drivers today: 1....
The Basic 4WD Vehicle Inspection Checklist
Stay safe while you’re travelling and find out how to inspect your four-wheel drive with our Map Patrol’s expert guide...
5 Amazing Off-Road Easter Day Trips
Want to get off-road this Easter away from the holiday camping crowd? Ditch the tent and avoid the masses with...
14 of Australia's Best Secret Travel Spots
Australia is full of famous off-road locations which every traveller worth their salt knows, but away from the spotlight, each...
Australia's 5 Most Remote 4WD Tracks
One of the most appealing prospects of having an off-road adventure is getting into isolated areas where people are few...
Six Common 4WD Misconceptions
As much as we like to think we're that little bit smarter than average, it never hurts to brush up...
Hema App Comparison
Hema has four apps for exploring Australia, each with their own unique features and functions for guiding adventures. The following...
Latest Map Update Release of 4WD Map App ios
Hema has recently introduced a new map update (April 2019) for the 4WD Maps App ios.What’s New: New Hema Explorer...
4WD Maps App
Offline 4WD maps for exploring Australia using your iPhone or iPad without an Internet connection. Utilise offline mapping and your...