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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.
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
4WD Beaches Australia
In Australia, we are lucky enough to have a wide selection of amazing beaches that allow 4WD access. Here is...
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- 5th March
AustraliaBorder Update - Closed to International Visitors (ex New Zealand) Australia’s international borders are closed. Only Australian citizens, residents and...
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...
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...
DIY Sunshades
Words and Pics by Scott HeimanRADIATION SICKNESS REMEDYYour van has insulated walls and automotive door and window seals, so the...
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...
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...
4WDriving and Track Care
How often have you seen a post shared on social media that makes you shake your head in disbelief because...
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 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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...