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Finding Secret Travel Spots - Hema Maps
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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 a bit of poking around, you too can break out from the pack and discover your own se...

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BudgetOff-road fuel consumption and carrying - Hema Maps

Off-road fuel consumption and carrying

Fuel consumption figures quoted by vehicle manufacturers are usually measured under controlled conditions on sealed roads. Once you load a 4WD with passengers, camping equipment, recovery gear and ...

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MY26 Ram Express Black: Ultimate Build Guide - Hema Maps

MY26 Ram Express Black: Ultimate Build Guide

The Ram 1500 is becoming an increasingly common sight towing caravans, but can Australia's most affordable Ram make the jump from highway tow rig to genuine outback tourer? We spent time with the E...

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How to Drive on Sand: Essential 4WD Tips for Australia - Hema Maps

How to Drive on Sand: Essential 4WD Tips for Australia

For many four-wheel drivers, few experiences compare with cruising along a remote beach, crossing a sandy track or tackling the dunes of Australia’s outback. Sand driving can take you to some of th...

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26th parallel south latitudeTop End sunset (Credit: Robert Crack)

How to budget, plan, prepare and pack for your dry season trip this year

Still keen on heading north this dry season? Pick the itinerary that best fits your time, travel style, rig and budget.

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Aboriginal land permitsPreparing for desert travel: get it right before you leave - Hema Maps Online Shop

Preparing for desert travel: get it right before you leave

The Australian outback is unforgettable — vast horizons, red dirt, star-filled skies and a deep sense of remoteness. But that remoteness is exactly why preparation matters. In the outback, when som...

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4WD etiquette4WD, caravanning, camping and environmental etiquette: Part three - Hema Maps Online Shop

4WD, caravanning, camping and environmental etiquette: Part three

Good manners on the road and offroad are simple — treat other people, vehicles, rigs and the environment around you with respect.

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