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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...
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...
The National 4x4 Outdoors Show is Back!
Queensland’s largest and most popular outdoor lifestyle, recreational and adventure event is back. The Brisbane National 4X4 Outdoors Show will...
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...
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- 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- 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- 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- 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 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...
Hema’s Guide to Surviving the Tropics
If something can go wrong, it will go wrong, so next time you're planning to head off to the Tropics,...
Battery Management - Charged and Ready to Go
Concerned about the capabilities of your auxiliary battery and power management system? We explore the different options available to give...
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,...
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...
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...
Latest Hema Maps Technical Release Note - Major New Map Update
Latest Technical Release Note - 28th May 2021APPLICATIONS AND RELEASE NUMBERApp Name: CamperX - Your Camping GuideApp Version Number: 1.2.1App Name: 4x4 ExplorerApp...
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...
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...
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...
Batteries- How Much & What Type?
(Image: Century Overlander 4x4 Battery.) HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH?One of the most common questions that prospective camper trailer or caravan owners...
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...
HEMA EXPLORER TRANSITION
Over the past 10 years, Hema Maps has delivered market leading digital maps and navigation products through its range 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Hema's Top 5 Victorian High Country 4x4 Drives
The 2020 ski season was a non-event, but as the weather begins to warm we're dreaming of sunny days on...
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...
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...
Hema App Comparison
Hema has four apps for exploring Australia, each with their own unique features and functions for guiding adventures. The following...