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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...
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...
Getting Places with the HX-2
The HX-2 has changed how people travel. We spoke to alpha user Lyndon Kettle about travelling with kids, using the...
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,...
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...
30 Years of Exploration Part 1
Taking the first two letters from founders Henry and Margaret Boegheim’s first names, ‘Hema’ represents the spirit of the original...
Product Overview of the Nullarbor Plain Western Map- Kalgoorlie to Border Village Map from Hema Maps
The Nullarbor Plain Western Map- Kalgoorlie to Border Village map is part of Hema's new Nullarbor Plain Map Series and...
Map Patrol East to West Simpson Desert Crossing
Leaving from Brisbane today and headed to Birdsville, the team will spend at least five days exploring the Simpson’s major...
Custom Canopy
The Map Patrol is a moving home office, so the LandCruiser Dual Cab needs a canopy that enables Hema’s field...
The Map Patrol in the Simpson Desert
While the drive from Brisbane to the edge of the desert is a formality for the trip across the Simpson...
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...
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...
News Events June
Let's Go Queensland Caravan & Camping Super Show 2021Date: 2nd - 7th JuneTime: Wed - Sun: 9:30am to 6:00pm & Mon: 9:30am...
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- 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 - 4th 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- 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- 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- 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- 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- 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 February
AustraliaBorder Update - Closed to International Visitors (ex New Zealand) Australia’s international borders are closed. Only Australian citizens, residents and...
4WD Maps App Support
Find answers to your questions using our online support resources for 4WD Maps for iPhone and iPad. Important Information Download...
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...
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 of the Australia Large Map 12th Edition from Hema Maps
Product Overview of the Australia Large Map 12th Edition from Hema MapsExplore the land of sun, surf, and unique outback.Hema’s...
Product Overview- South West Western Australia Map (1st Edition)
The South West Western Australia Map (includes the South West Corner) is a first edition regional map for discovering South...
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...
Product Overview - Hema’s Nullarbor Plain Map Series (1st Edition)
Hema is very proud to launch two new Nullarbor Maps that form the Nullarbor Plain Map Series as follows: Nullarbor Plain...
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 HX-2 to Revolutionise Off-Road Travel
Media Release - for immediate release2 August 2021HEMA HX-2 TO REVOLUTIONISE OFF-ROAD TRAVELThe all new Hema Maps GPS navigator, the...
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...
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...
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...
Boating Getaways in Western Australia
As the scorching summer sun bakes the country, few feel the heat quite like the folk out west. Combine that...
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...
A Product Overview of the Queensland State Map (12th Edition) from Hema Maps
The Queensland State Map from Hema Maps is an essential touring map for travelling throughout the entire state. The map...
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...
A Product Overview of the Great Desert Tracks Map Pack from Hema Maps
Hema's Great Desert Tracks maps are essential for anyone travelling in the Australian outback. The mapping features roads and 4WD...
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....
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...
A Product Overview of the Central Australia Map from Hema Maps
Central Australia has long been synonymous with Hema’s mapping history following the adventures of the Map Patrol into Australia’s ancient...
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...
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...
Product Overview of the NEW Tasmania State Map (Fourth Edition) from Hema Maps
The fourth edition of Hema’s Tasmania State Map features Hema’s distinctive and informative maps fully, all of which have been...
Desert Survival Tips
Rescue services are regularly called out to find lost bushwalkers, campers, tourists and hunters in and around Central Australia. Our...
Product Overview of the Brand NEW Hobart & Region Map (First Edition) from Hema Maps
(Image: The Hobart & Region Map (First Edition) from Hema Maps.)This first edition of Hema’s Hobart & Region Map features...
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...
South-West WA Hotspots
The South West region of Western Australia is a popular tourist destination, and we can understand why looking at everything...
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...
Remote Area First Aid
(Image: A simple slip and fall in the bush can happen at any time.) If you’ve prepared for the unexpected, then...
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...
A Product Overview of the South East Queensland Featuring Landcruiser Mountain Park Map (1st Edition)
The South East Queensland featuring Landcruiser Mountain Park Map (1st Edition) from Hema Maps, is part of Hema’s iconic Explorer Map range....
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...
Hema U - Online Training Program Schedule - Nov and Dec 2020
Hema is very pleased to announce that following a successful trial, we are rolling out a formal online training program...
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 South East Queensland Explorer Map (2nd Edition) from Hema Maps
The South East Queensland Explorer Map (2nd Edition) from Hema Maps, is part of Hema’s comprehensive Explorer Map range. Hema’s Explorer Maps...
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...
Early Overlanders – Edward John Eyre
Before there were Great Desert Tracks there were explorers who headed into the vast unknown of Australia's interior, discovering what...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...