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Designed as a stock route in the early twentieth century, but long since abandoned, the Canning Stock Route now tempts committed 4WD tourers from around the nation.

South Australian 4x4 owners will now be able to have the GCM and GVM of their vehicles professionally upgraded, liberating them to bring everything they need on their offroad travels.

Killer birds, territorial crocs and an abundance of creepy crawlies – the Daintree Rainforest may be a little bit crazy, but it more than makes up for it with its raw beauty.

If you want to really get away from it all, get to know the great desert routes that delineate Australia.

Sprucing up your suspension has never been easier or more effective than a trip to OzTec.

Have a new 4WD and amped to hit the road? Tick off these planning and modification essentials beforehand, so that your first foray is memorable for the right reasons.

Marking the Corners

Bush Mechanic Magic

Great Australian Bight

Evaluating off-road obstacles

The south coast of NSW is a busy tourist Mecca, but just a few kilometres inland you'll find verdant bush, rushing mountain streams, near-deserted campsites and some great 4WD touring.

The wheels on the bus go round and round, but they also need to stop. Here's our DIY guide on how to replace your old wheel bearings and brake components.

Some folks may exaggerate just how bad dirt roads are, but the fact remains, they can, over time, damage your rig and potentially leave you in strife.

It’s third time lucky for the Series III Navara, as Nissan looks to extend its trusty work ute’s appeal with added features and revised suspension.

The Burden family take on the Great Australian Bight, tackle the treeless plains and conquer the mountainous Bilbunya sand dunes.

Simple, light and robust – what one of the most important bits of recovery gear should be.

The Eyes Have It

To licence or not to licence

Port Lincoln SA

Kelly Campers XC 1 Review

You can tap into your 4WD’s dormant potential by installing a throttle controller, a contraption that regulates the voltage of the drive-by-wire unit to reduce lag between planting the foot and gaining pace.

Camper answers the all-important question: in which offroad situations should you engage low range?

Crossing water with a camper trailer can feel like jumping into the deep end, literally. Here are a few swimming lessons to keep you afloat.

An invisible river carving a rugged track through a steep gorge lined with cabbage palms, smack bang in the Red Centre? Yes please!

The fate of adventures can hang on a winch, so it’s best to keep yours in working order, rather than taking the install-and-forget approach

Navigating from A to B: once a challenge requiring human ingenuity, now something we can achieve by pressing a few buttons. Ron and Viv Moon explore how mapping has changed over the years.

Cleaning Behind the Ears

South Australia's Desert Oasis

Trackabout Safari AE20 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Review

2017 Toyota Fortuner J150 Tow Test

Low range 4WDing, off-grid camping, hot springs, sandstone pillars, and emerald rivers. You’d be kicking yourself if you didn’t weave these two hotspots into your next Top End Adventure.

A 100 million dollar investment by the Victorian government is set to improve campsites, walking trails, and 4WD tracks within the state. Plus, camping at state and national parks is now half price!

Prompted by a recent incident involving the biggest kangaroo known to mankind, Kath asks, what is the safety of your setup worth? Can you put a price cap on it?

Things getting a little heated with the engine? Best to nip overheating in the bud before your components go bust or you find yourself stranded in the bush.

Heading to the outback with a lone screwdriver to your name is a recipe for disaster, but what do you need exactly?

Tow Test: Jaguar F-Pace Sports

Clearviews are the best permanently mounted replacement towing mirror we've ever used, both on and offroad. Why?

Limmen National Park, NT

Nissan Navara ST-X Dual Cab Tow Test

Tyre pressure tips

Deep within the north-western corner of outback New South Wales there’s a realm of red dirt, Aussie battlers, abandoned dreams of settlement, and endless 4WD and camping opportunity.

The Isuzu D-MAX returns for 2019 with its trademark powerhouse motor, impressive towing capacity and generous payload. Considered alongside the brand’s customer service offering, this 4WD will tempt many a keen camper.

Buried axle deep in unyielding sand? Here’s a few tips on setting your rig and tow tug free to roam Australia's outback sandy shores, once more.

Are driving gloves something from a bygone era, gone the way of the dodo?

Follow the Burdens on an unforgettable adventure from the pristine white sands of the Eyre Peninsula to the deep red dunes of the Googs Track.

Offroad auto upgrade: valve body

Transfer Case Reduction Gears

Diff lockers

Ultimate offroad camper trailer must-haves

Ultimate guide to vehicle recovery