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CTOTY Preview — 2022
Camper Trailer of the Year (CTOTY), Camper Australia’s signature event, has grown to become the most respected camper trailer competition...
Educating Kids on the Road
Many families avoid long-term travel while their kids are young or in school, but Melissa from This Is Our Australia...
Family Travel Tips
Investing in the Road TripWhether the kids in the backseat are 6 or 16, the feeling of being ‘dragged along...
Driving at night
Night-time driving presents a whole new gamut of challenges to road travellers including decreased visibility, reduced time to react, potential...
Barrington Tops National Park
Barrington Tops National Park is an adventurer’s paradise that gives travellers a range of ways to explore the region’s undulating...
Moreton Island - QLD
Moreton Island offers something unique among the sandy 4WD and camping destinations close to Brisbane, making it one of the...
Travelling the Blue Mountains in one day
When to visit: year round, though Autumn is best for walkingIn its entirety, the Blue Mountains region covers 11,000 square...
Wilsons Promontory: Exploring the Mainland's Southernmost Point
Words and images by David Priddis from Australia Overland, who has travelled around Australia to experience the country's greatest off-road...
ROOFTOP MAPS PARTNERING WITH HEMA MAPS TO DISTRIBUTE ITS DIGITAL MAPS
Hema Maps today announced it has signed an agreement with Rooftop Maps to offer its highly regarded maps into Hema’s...
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...
BEHIND THE SCENES: OUTBACK PUB EXPERIENCES: Part 1
If you had the chance to experience a few of outback NSW’s most iconic hotels, meeting a bunch of people...
Heading Home
As they reach the end of their nomadic journey around Australia, Wal and Lynda give the final verdict on how...
Hema in the Top End and Gulf
The Savannah Way is a route that links Cairns and Broome, its cross-section of adventure, history and pristine wilderness making...
Local Lockdown Blues Cures
The border closures brought by COVID-19 have created a sense of restlessness and itchy feet. No longer able to travel...
Interview with the Hema Map Patrol
Ever wondered how Hema maps are made? We had a chat with our fieldwork guru Bryce to ask how the...
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...
New Hema digital map wins award
Esri is the leading supplier of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software globally, with the SAG Award acknowledging vision, leadership, hard...
Australia's Top 10 East Coast Touring Towns
Words by James Jackson Discover the best of East Coast Australia with this list of towns to visit along the...
Basic Towing Tips
So, you’ve decided on buying a camper trailer and never towed before? Here are some tips to help you tow...
Best Australian Touring Towns
Discover where to visit on your travels throughout Australia with our expert list of Australia’s best touring towns. 1. Blackall,...
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 - 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- 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- 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- 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- 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- 18th 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- 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 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...
Small-town Layovers
Australian families have been enjoying an overlanding lifestyle since at least the early 1950s. Popular caravanning owes its origins to...
Launching and Retrieving
LAUNCHINGPre-Flight ChecksFirst up, make sure everything is in good working order. This includes checking your trailer hitch and safety chains...
Best Car Camping Tents - Where To Sleep
Rooftop tents are a popular way to increase campsite comfort, but as I discovered recently, there’s a lotto consider before...
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...
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...
Spotlight on the Great Alpine Road
The Great Alpine Road is one of Australia’s most scenic stretches of road, running through the Alpine National Park in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Product Overview of the Go-To Guide for Boats from Hema Maps
Hema’s Go-To-Guide for Boats was the third release in Hema’s ‘Go-To’ series which contains Go-To guides for Motorhomes, Caravans, 4WDs and Campers....
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...
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...
A Product Overview of the Go-To-Guide for Caravans from Hema Maps
Hema’s Go-To-Guide for Caravans was the first release in Hema’s ‘Go-To’ series which contains Go-To guides for Motorhomes, Campers, 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...
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...
The Savannah Way, Northern Australia
Across the top of Australia is a road steeped in history and filled with opportunities to experience vastly different national...
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...
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...
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...
A Product Overview of the Brand NEW Go-To Guide for Motorhomes (First Edition) from Hema Maps - March 2021
Hema’s Go-To-Guide for Motorhomes is the fifth instalment in the ‘Go-To’ series following the success of Hema’s other Go-To-Guides for Caravans, Campers,...
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...
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...
Tassie's Top Five
Tasmania certainly punches above its weight when it comes to things to see and do and here is our Top...
Discover Victoria's High Country Huts
Exploring the High Country huts near Mansfield is possible with a camper trailer in tow.The High Country tracks are reopening as...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to Avoid the Winter Blues
Tips to keep the winter chill away from Anita and Mike Pavey.If you’ve been enviously watching your friends’ further north...
Victoria's Deserts: Border Track
Victoria isn't known for its deserts, and rightfully so. Technically speaking, it doesn't actually have any – even the deceptively...
Hattah-Kulkyne National Park
Situated in the the thick of Victoria's semi-arid Mallee country, Hattah-Kulkyne National Park features classic Outback scenery interrupted by a...
Murray-Sunset National Park
Murray-Sunset National Park, VIC Posted on: 29/06/17Lying in Victoria's northwest corner is Murray-Sunset National Park, an untouched semi-arid wilderness known...
Avondale Wandoo National Park
An easy drive east from Perth, the trip through Wandoo National Park from The Lakes Roadhouse is an enjoyable jaunt...
The Savannah Way
The Savannah Way, which links Cairns and Broome by way of 3,700km of sealed and unsealed roads, is broadly regarded...
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...
Connie Sue Highway
One of the most remote tracks in Australia, the Connie Sue Highway meanders through the Great Victoria Desert and its...
Mt Terrible
Taking you from Jamieson to Woods Point in the heart of the High Country, this half-day trip requires low range...
Sheepyard Flat to Jamieson
The 4WD track from Sheepyard Flat to Jamieson has steep climbs and interesting alternate routes. Make sure to stop at...
Wonnangatta Station
Cross rivers, experience steep climbs, discover a lush valley filled with wildlife as well as the beauty and history of...
Track Review - Gibb River Road - The Kimberley
The Kimberley is considered to be the last of Australia's truly wild frontiers, and its range of 4WD tracks reinforce...
Mitchell Plateau
The Mitchell Plateau, located in the far northern reaches of the remote Kimberley region, is home to the magnificent Mitchell...
Ingeegoodbee
Travel up the Ingeegoodbee and you will soon be in pure four-wheel driving country. You're going to need to exercise...
Track Review - Zeka Spur - Victoria's High Country
Victoria’s High Country is the place where many of our best four-wheel drivers earned their spurs. Its alpine destinations and...
Billy Goat Bluff
This is one of the steepest tracks in the Victorian High Country, so be prepared. It should only be attempted...
Blue Rag Range Track
One of the most iconic tracks in all of the High Country, Blue Rag Range Track is a visual spectacle...
Driving the Canning Stock Route
Running for 1850km through Outback Western Australia, the Canning Stock Route is one of the world's most challenging and remote...
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...
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...
Hiking & Bushwalking - Victoria's High Country
Victoria’s High Country offers plenty of opportunities for bushwalking, whether you are an experienced hiker looking for a new challenge...
Newman's Track
Sam Richards from Camper Trailer Australia takes us on a mid-winter trip to Mount Terrible's Newman Track.The Victorian High Country...
Benambra to Tom Groggin
The trek from Benambra to Tom Groggin goes through very steep 4WD-only country, so make sure you're properly equipped with...
How to Live on the Road
4WD Adventure Pack Australia Road & 4WD Atlas Australia Road & Terrain Map Caravan & Camping Pack This Is Our...
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...
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...
Family 4wd touring on a budget
Freedom on the open road is much more of an abstract idea than a financial reality. Whether you're looking to...
Tools to take to the Victorian High Country
Exploring Victoria’s Alpine National Park in a 4WD is an extreme experience of nature, so being prepared for the remoteness...
Into The Top End
After exploring the Red Centre and enjoying the Finke Desert Race, the Hema Nomad Explorers headed north into the wild...
3 Ways to Use Paper Maps in a Digital Age
Rob Boegheim has been at the helm of Hema’s push towards digital navigation as the company's managing director, overseeing the...
The 5 Biggest Long Term Travel Myths
Do you dream of travelling long-term, but are not convinced that the travel lifestyle is possible? After debunking these five...
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...
Maintaining the Canvas on your Rooftop Tent
DIY Canvas Care From the fully folded shelter of a soft-floor camper to the pull out awning on your 4WD, most...
Finding Secret Travel Spots
Want to escape the beaten track and find elbow room at little-known campsites where the views are your own? With...
Choosing the Right Map
Map DetailThe scale of any map is one of the most important features to be aware of, as it indicates...
WA Topo Map Update
Hema has recently secured access to the Landgate topographic maps (WA Topo) for Western Australia.The Hema HX-1 is Australia’s leading...