Explore Australia

Pub of the month: Adavale Hotel, Queensland

The pub in this tiny town thrives when the tourists roll in

Touring the Connie Sue Highway

It might not be as famous as other Len Beadell Roads, but the Connie Sue Highway is still a cracker drive for those chasing a remote outback experience

Upcoming events, track changes and travel ideas in Australia

Load up the fourbie and explore this great country, with help from the travel experts

Adventure prep: Planning for your 4x4 trip

If you’re lucky enough to be looking at three or more months on a 4x4 adventure, these planning tips will help get the most out of it.

Exploring Nymboi-Binderay National Park

It might not be thousands of miles from civilisation, but it remains remote and isolated

2023 VW Amarok fights nasty weather en route to the Big Red Bash

Volkswagen’s new Amarok sets out on its first outback test of mettle against the elements and the clock

Stunning stay at Edeowie Station

Nestled against the western flank of SA’s Wilpena Pound, Edeowie Station is a great base from which to explore the spectacular Flinders Ranges

A trip to the Snowy Mountains of NSW

In search of an epic adventure in untamed wilderness? The NSW Snowy Mountains are calling your name

Exploring Gundabooka National Park in a 4x4

Situated not far from the Darling River town of Bourke, Gundabooka National Park offers a genuine yet accessible outback experience

Easy escape: Wave Hill Station, NSW

Wave Hill Station and Farmstay is a secluded and tranquil spot situated on the Clarence River, and it’s only a couple of hours drive from Grafton

Western playground: Pemberton, WA

Just 300km south of Perth, the quaint town of Pemberton and its surrounds is rich in history and natural beauty

Gawler Ranges: Off the beaten track

Gawler Ranges National Park is packed with spectacular sites

Mid-week recharge in the Ford Everest

Are you feeling a bit so-so, as the mid-week monotony takes a hold? We might have found the perfect hump day cure…

Coast to coast on Cape York

Weipa to the west and Captain Billy Landing to the east are often bypassed by travellers intent on reaching the tip

Journey to the heart of the Flinders Ranges

A 4x4 tour through the spectacular Flinders Ranges offers a rich tapestry of modern and ancient history

Following the Darling River

With iconic 1880s pubs and historic station stay properties scattered along its length, the Darling River is a must-do destination

4x4 trip from Lappa to Mount Surprise

On the western edge of FNQ’s Atherton Tablelands, we follow the region’s mining and railway heritage to an ancient volcanic landscape

Touring New England's wild heart

Within NSW’s Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, in the heart of the rich New England farming region, is untameable country

Isuzu I-Venture Club returns to the Victorian High Country

Isuzu UTE’s multi-day I-Venture trips are back, kicking off with a three-day adventure through Victoria’s stunning High Country

Explore: Beaches of Broome

Broome offers plenty for the off-road tourer, especially its fantastic Indian Ocean beaches and coastal campsites along the pristine Dampier Peninsula.

Drive North Queensland: Part 2

Sponsored: A journey through North Queensland's stunning and diverse attractions

Drive North Queensland: Part 1

Sponsored: Cape York, the Outback, Townsville, The Whitsundays and more

Hidden trails to Cooper Creek

When rain and floods impact a trip to the outback, it’s time to take the lesser-known routes to new discoveries

Tackling a wet Googs Track in South Australia

Will Googs Track be as challenging in the wet as it is in the dry? Let's find out