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Which Groundsheet is the Best for your Campsite?
Groundsheets come in all shapes, sizes and materials, but they aren’t created equally. Tarps The simple tarp is the cheapest...
Sustainable Solutions for Self-sufficient Ethical Camping
As overlanders, we are a truly spoilt bunch. Just think about it. Twelve-volt fridges, pie warmers, fans, lighting, thermal cookers,...
Camping on the Coral Coast
As it sits on the western coastline of Western Australia, shimmering crystal-clear waters and white sandy beaches are all located...
Mosquito Madness
It’s summer. The sky is blue, the camper is packed, and the mosquitos are preparing to wage war. So, how...
Fantastic Fleurieu
Visitors to Adelaide and its surrounds are spoilt for choice when it comes to tourist regions – the Barossa and...
Camping in the MacDonnell Ranges
The rugged and striking landscapes of the MacDonnell Ranges is the stuff Australian cliches are made of. Extending east and...
Eight Mods To Make Free Camping Awesome
How good is it when you discover an awesome free campsite, away from all the crowds and without a worry...
Top 4 Free Camps in Southwest Queensland
If you’re heading to Southwest Queensland, check out these excellent free camps.COOPER CREEK, WINDORAHCamping beside the epic Cooper Creek can...
Top 9 Short Trips From Sydney
Discover pristine beaches, rugged mountains, waterfalls, and slow-moving rivers all within a few hours of Sydney. Sip some of the...
How to Choose a Safe Campsite
We’ve all seen and experienced a badly set up camp – but do not be deterred, there are some simple...
Top 7 Coastal Campsites on the NSW Coast
We’ve picked seven absolute beauties that deliver their magic.
Low cost camping on the NSW South Coast
Free camping is a great way to unplug from the chaos of everyday life and explore everything that the vast...
CTOTY Preview — 2022
Camper Trailer of the Year (CTOTY), Camper Australia’s signature event, has grown to become the most respected camper trailer competition...
Top Five Red Centre Camping Spots
The Red Centre is packed full of excellent camper destinations and here are a few that will get your juices...
Free Camping in the Flinders Ranges
Free camping is not only budget-friendly, it also helps you get closer to nature and enjoy your surroundings. The Flinders...
Four of Our Favourite Beachside Camps
Beach camping spots are common all around Australia’s coast, and for good reason. Here, we look at a few of...
Patriot Campers on Weight and Design
Camper trailers are a popular choice for long overland trips and offroad travel, due to their light weight and manoeuvrability....
Kids in Camp
Many of us love to take the family along on our trips, and for some it’s the main reason to...
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...
Basic Towing Tips
So, you’ve decided on buying a camper trailer and never towed before? Here are some tips to help you tow...
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 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...
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...
Five Top NT Campsites
Looking to head to a road less travelled? Check out these top Northern Territory campsites. LORELLA SPRINGS WILDERNESS PARK Lorella...
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...
CamperX, The Latest App From Hema Maps
Will the latest touring app from the Hema stable keep up the high standards?Hema is the market leader when it...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
17 Things You’ll See In The Outback
Thinking of heading into the Australian Outback?. Remote road trips filled with games of eye-spy can create smiling snapshots and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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?...
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...
South-West WA Hotspots
The South West region of Western Australia is a popular tourist destination, and we can understand why looking at everything...
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...
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...
Hema’s Tips for the Big Lap
As border restrictions ease, thousands of Covid weary Australians are looking to hit the road on that great caravanning right...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
7 Awesome Bush Camps Of NSW
Have you ever had the urge to hit the tracks in search of a real bush camping adventure? To strip...
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,...
5 Best Free Camps on Tasmania's East Coast
If you’re the kind of traveller who likes to spend less and see more, Tasmania’s East Coast tempts with more...
The Savannah Way's Top 4 Off-Road Camps
Discover the wilder side of the Savannah Way with this selection of the best off-road camps available along the Top...
Best beach campsites in Cape York
Discover Tropical North Queensland’s world-renowned coastline with our guide to the best beach campsites in Cape York. 4WD Pack Atlas...
The Map Patrol's 10 Favourite High Country Camps
While ranging far and wide to field-check the High Country’s 4WD tracks, our Map Patrol team have stayed at the...
How to Live on the Road
4WD Adventure Pack Australia Road & 4WD Atlas Australia Road & Terrain Map Caravan & Camping Pack This Is Our...
Towing Weights Explained with Rules and Regulations
Weight is a massively important consideration when towing, we simply cannot over-emphasise the gravity of the matter. It may not...
Can You Travel the Outback with Kids?
The Outback is home to many of Australia’s most iconic journeys and destinations, but traversing it with a family can...
Outback Accommodation
TentsThe tent world is the most diverse when it comes to outdoor sleeping quarters, ranging massively in size, quality, price...
Ultimate 4WD Touring Living & Accommodation
Pop-Top Roof Bed Ground Tent Camper Trailer Caravan Aussie Overlanders Aussie Overlanders Gareth and Kirsty are true explorers, with their...
The Map Patrol's Favourite Free Campsites
Australia is home to many amazing free camping areas, so to uncover the best around we asked our resident adventure...
10 Most Underrated Camping Accessories
Caravan & Camping Pack Camps Australia Wide 9 Caravan Parks Australia Wide Camping Guide to Australia 1. Cable tiesCable ties...
Top five beach camping tips
Improve your beach camping game with these top five tips for an awesome tripOne: Know the rulesThere are many places...
The 10 Best Free Camping Sites in NSW
Blue Mountains What better way to escape the bustling metropolitan centres of New South Wales than to load up the wagon...
What You Need to Camp Without Facilities
Staying at campsites without facilities - or bush camping as it’s known in Australia - are often the most remote,...
Camps 10 Update Release for HX 1 Navigator
Hema Maps has recently released the update of Camps 10 for your HX-1 Navigator.Hema Maps has recently released the update...