Grand Overland 4x4 Tours

22/07/2024

21/07/2024

Couple more salties spotted to add to the tally 🤙 If you want to spot crocs you know what to do ;)

11/07/2024

‼️‼️AWARENESS POST‼️‼️

PLEASE DO NOT COVER FIRES/COALS WITH SAND!🔥

A little girl and her family were staying here at the Weipa Camping Ground and playing football on the beach. As the girl caught the football, she landed in the sand which was covering a pile of hot coals from a fire from the previous night.

This little girl and her family have now had to cut their holiday short and head back to the city for urgent medical attention for the burns sustained to the side of her body.

DO NOT cover your fires with sand as this does not put out the coals, but acts as an oven and can hold the heat for days!!!

Please please please leave fires open and visible and preferably put the fire out with water 🙏

(Photo of another burn incident as an example)

18/06/2024

Quick trip to Victoria and back last week. Found myself on the summit of Mount Nowa Nowa admiring the view. While it was too windy to get the drone up I did manage to snap this shot. What do you think?

15/06/2024

Hema Maps and the Alpha Team members have completed quite a feat remapping the Victorian High Country over the last few months.

Click the link below for a good read -

Words Julija Zivanovic Pics Hema Map Patrol, Capture Factory Over three massive months, the Hema Map Patrol and Alpha Teams captured an extraordinary amount of data in the Victorian High Country to inform our whole suite of products, both print and digital, so you can have the most reliable maps at....

21/05/2024

Want an authentic cultural experience? Like a good campfire cook-up? Like a Lil stargazing? We have teamed up with Johnny from Jarramali Rock Art Tours and all of the above is included in our Cape York tag-a-along tour departing Cairns on the 5th of August.

Don't miss out as spots are limited. Book now at www.grandoverland4x4.com

Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland

17/05/2024

We are now a Quality Tourism Accredited business 😁 a small step in the right direction for providing quality tourism experiences to our guests

Please join us in welcoming the following businesses that have recently achieved Quality Tourism accreditation and those that have completed additional Quality Tourism programs.

2 Bent Rods, QLD
Accessible Accommodation, VIC
Adekate Camp, VIC
Adelaide Botanic Garden, SA
Adelaide Fringe, SA
Alba Thermal Springs & Spa, VIC
Amaze World, QLD
Amberesque B&B, VIC
Animal Land Children's Farm, VIC
Arden Coal Valley Retreat, TAS
Ardrossan Caravan Park, SA
Art Tours of Australia, NT
AusCycling, QLD
Aussie Ark, NSW
Bagala Aboriginal Corporation, NT
Barham Bridge Motor Inn, NSW
Barrel View Luxury Cabins, QLD
Bayside Wake Park, QLD
Beenleigh Historical Village & Museum, QLD
BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park, QLD
Blackman's Brewery, VIC
Brisbane Open House, QLD
Broome Weddings & Events, WA
Buttons by the Beach, TAS
Byronsvale Vineyard & Accommodation Bendigo, VIC
Cairns Adventure Group, QLD
Cape York Camping Punsand Bay, QLD
City of Armadale, WA
City of Swan, WA
Cocos Keeling Islands Tourism Association, WA
Cooktown Museum, QLD
Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair, NT
Davidson's Arnhemland Safaris, NT
Desert Romance Picnics, NT
Devon Pixies Tea House, QLD
Dig IT Tamborine Mountain, QLD
Distillery Road Market, QLD
DoubleTree by Hilton Melbourne - Flinders Street, VIC
Dwellingup Adventures, WA
Echuca Moama Visitor Centre, VIC
Eliza's Bright, VIC
Emporium Hotels South Bank, QLD
Esk Caravan Park & BVRT Motel, QLD
Exemplar Coaches & Limousines, QLD
fabALICE Festival, NT
Fascinating Facets and Crystal Caves, QLD
Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights, QLD
Freycinet Air Tasmania, TAS
Grand Overland 4x4 Tours, QLD
Great Barrier Reef Festival, QLD

These businesses join our expanding community of Australian Quality Tourism accredited businesses.
⭐ To view our complete list of accredited businesses, visit bit.ly/3X5BxuZ
⭐ To view our list of Star Rated Accommodation, visit bit.ly/3YaIZ7L
⭐ For more information about becoming accredited, visit bit.ly/3WWZKU9

15/05/2024

We have done the hard work for you developing our Cape York itinerary. We ensure you experience in person those iconic natural wonders, feel the cultural connection to the Cape, and all with a hint of adventurous driving along the way.

All you need to do is book and lock in your spot for our 5th August departure from Cairns.

Bookings are per vehicle and spots are limited so don't miss out, book now via the direct booking link or visit www.grandoverland4x4.com

https://GrandOverland4x4Tours.as.me/?appointmentType=58426438

Photo credit: Queensland Events and Tourism

1 Booking per vehicle is required. Discover the magnificent Cape York this year in 2024. Starting in Cairns we take the scenic route up the east coast camping in a mix of facility-providing campgrounds and bush camps, we stop and take in the sights in this slow paced journey of experiences. But

25/04/2024

When you're stuck for things to do, Tag-a-long with us and explore some of Queensland's most beautiful locations off the pavement.

17/04/2024

Navigating the vast landscapes of some of Australias most iconic areas in a four-wheel drive is a thrilling experience that comes with its fair share of challenges, one of which is trying to be prepared for all that could be thrown your way.

Regardless of how thorough your pre-trip inspections are, there are always those one in a million instances where things just happen. In this story it happened to me. Below I go on to explain what happened, what handy product I used and how I used it, to turn a potentially expensive recovery into a bush fix that was strong enough to get me home.

In the ranges of the Victorian High Country, whilst exploring some semi-overgrown tracks covered in patchy layers of dead fall I began to smell the sweet smell of the engine cordial (coolant), luckily for me before the engine ran too hot. Upon further inspection I could see the culprit, a small stick no thicker than my little finger pressed into the core of the radiator, some how after weaseling it's way up through one of the small air holes in my offroad animal bar. Once I pulled it out and removed it, the initial sporadic stream of red coolant was though I had nicked an artery and my vehicles lifeblood was now haemorrhaging like some CAT-Alpha casualty.

So what now?

In such situations, where professional help may be miles away, comes a product that I recommend keeping in your toolkit for such the occasion. That life saver is Selleys Autofix KneadIt. This versatile, epoxy-based putty is designed for quick and durable repairs, making it an essential item in my opinion.

For such a repair I needed to remove the radiator in order to have decent access to the damaged row. Once the row was identified access to the problem row was made by scraping the delicate fins away before making a clean cut with some side cutters. Pinching the row closed with some needle nose pliers I was now ready for the magic.

A small 3cm section of the KneadIt is all I needed per side. Ripped some off and began kneading it until it was a malleable texture (like thick play dough) and now a uniform colour. Rolled it into a tube to slip through the hole that's been made and pressed it into the now severed row and then around to ensure once set it could hold itself in. Repeated so to seal the other side of the row.

Once left to set (15-20mins) I could now begin to re-install my radiator and commence the bleed procedure to remove any air pockets that surely would have formed. And bam, before i knew it I was set to be on my way again... well after a huge sigh of relief that it was actually holding up under heat and pressure, I made the 100+ km treck to the nearest town likely to have a spare ... and some reception.

On such a repair, all though I had now received a replacement radiator wich I stashed in the back with the rest of my camping gear, I was able to start the drive of over 1500kms to home back in Brisbane to where i actually intalled the replacement radiator.

May sharing a tip that has greatly helped myself during one of those one in a million scenarios, go on to live in the back of your mind, so one day it can save you or your friend from becoming properly stuck in the sticks.

As I say, ITS ALL A PART OF THE ADVENTURE.

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04/04/2024

Prep your 4wds and secure your bookings! We're heading to CAPE YORK!!! 2024 is your year to see the northern most tip of the Australian mainland and to see the fascinating things in between. Bookings are per vehicle and spots are limited so don't miss out, book now via the direct booking link or visit www.grandoverland4x4.com

https://GrandOverland4x4Tours.as.me/?appointmentType=58426438

03/04/2024

Our contribution to data collection in the VHC has now finished 🤙 To those who remain on the ground God bless and until next time ✌️

Where is your next adventure?🗺

27/03/2024

Huge day taking on the tracks in Victoria. Some tracks harder than others on the vehicle, all proving the underbody protection is a must.

26/03/2024

Quick trip to the Victorian High Country to help the Hema Map Patrol team with their data collection for some upcoming VHC projects.

18/03/2024

✔️ Maintenance done.

Left to do:
▪️New alignment
▪️Rear install of the Airbag Man Coil assist bags.
▪️Re-adjust the load out from Mechanical to Traveller 😁

Bring on the Vic High Country 🤙

16/03/2024

Pre-trip checks. Always important to keep your maintenance up to scratch. Not just oils and filters but get in there and check it out thoroughly. Today's fix-up, new control arms and end links 💪 Tomorrow - Oils and filters, then bash plates back on :)

16/02/2024

16/02/2024

A chance encounter in Adelaide and a Google Maps failure have resulted in a lucky escape and the travel story…

16/02/2024

Few nice machines here. Nice work Offroad Animal

09/02/2024

Searching for your next weekend activity? Why not try tagging along in your 4WD on one of our day trips?

Spots available for 17 Feb 24 Back to Bush 4WD Tag-A-Long

- Explore new locations
- Meet like minded people
- Gain confidence in you and your vehicles abilities
- No minimum for Group Booking so less risk of cancellation
- Relax in nature, a natural stress reducer
- 1 Booking is per vehicle with 2 passengers

What are you waiting for, round up the family and book your next weekend here https://GrandOverland4x4Tours.as.me/backtobush4WD

Schedule your appointment online Grand Overland 4x4 Tours

02/02/2024

01/02/2024

Bookings Are Open!
Ever needed a sign that you should pack the 4WD and see the Cape? Well this is it!
Secure your spot today and Join Grand Overland 4x4 Tours on an unforgettable experience traveling the Cape York Peninsula.
For more information or to book online visit www.grandoverland4x4.com

24/01/2024

A recent private guided tour up the mountains just after some rainfall with Jason and family. Totally different feel driving up into the clouds, the bush extra green and the swimming hole extra fresh. All in all made for an amazing day.

If you or somebody you know is keen to get in on a full day trip, reach out here or email [email protected]

03/06/2023

Here's a short video of a Tiger shark caught in the shallows after being distracted by a tasty dead sea turtle. Taken off the shore near Lockhart QLD

24/05/2023

New release from Offroad Animal - Coming in hot are these tough looking Fortuner rock sliders 🤙 Head over to their page to check them out!

04/05/2023

In the Logo - In 2019, I had purchased our Grand Cherokee which has been our means of transportation since. How do you test out your new 4WD? Take it to the Glass House Mountains of course. A few may have picked it already, that within the design of our logo, and to pay homage to its maiden testing grounds, the idea to implement them was coined. Behold the beautiful glass house mountains silhouette! Can you see the resemblance?

17/04/2023