4WDing Australia

29/11/2024

We did a heap of 4WD tracks in the Vic high country, but this was our favourite, with a camp site that was beyond staggering!

Episode live now on YouTube!

23/11/2024

If you've never experienced the Victorian High Country before, its easily up there with the best 4WDing and camping in Australia.

In episode 92 of our Big Lap of Australia, we tackle two amazing 4WD tracks with views that are beyond words, and stay at our perfect type of camp site:

Welcome to Episode 92 of our Big Lap of Australia, where we take on the iconic Billy Goat Bluff 4WD track, alone!If you're chasing a heap more information an...

11/11/2024

We've got a new toy to test out! Pretty neat technology!

05/11/2024

Truma Hot Water Systems are pretty popular in the caravan and hybrid market, but they don't always have the best reputation. I was almost ready to throw ours in the bin with flame out issues.

Here's our full review -

We’ve been running a Truma Hot Water System for 3 years now, and its great except for one major issue. Find out more here.

05/11/2024

Want to find a new 4WD track in WA? Check this out -

Looking for 4WD tracks in WA? Find over 70 places to go 4WDing in Western Australia here, with a map, guides and plenty of photos!

04/11/2024

Despite our best research, there were still accessories we fitted to our Isuzu Dmax that I got wrong. Fortunately these were few and far between, and it remains largely unchanged since the original build.

However, here's what we did get wrong:

5 years after building our Isuzu Dmax for touring Australia, its time to reveal the things that we got wrong, and why.

04/11/2024

Australia has some of the most incredible hikes and walks, but Finch Hatton Gorge is up there with the best we've done.

If you're keen to know why its so good, check this out -

Finch Hatton Gorge is nothing short of unbelievable. With magic scenery and an even better walk, its an absolute must in Queensland.

04/11/2024

Want to find the best camping spots in South Australia? After months of travel, we're sharing our favourites:

South Australia has some stunning coastline and amazing camping. Here's our Best Camping spots for South Australia.

04/11/2024

Bigger tyres are always better, yeah? Well, no, and there's actually a heap of reasons why they're not always a good idea at all:

Fitting bigger tyres to your 4WD should not be done without a bit of thought into what it causes. Find out more here.

03/11/2024

I'm a big believer of function over form, and if you're thinking about getting a catch can, here's our experience between HPD and Provent:

I’ve been running my own, independent test between a HPD catch can and Provent 200, to see what performs better. The results are chalk and cheese.

03/11/2024

There's a ridiculous number of people on the road today towing caravans that are overweight, and the sad thing is that lots of people still don't understand.

Want a simple guide that covers all of the caravan weights? Here you go -

If you're looking to understand more about Caravan weights, this post explains everything you need to know in a simple, easy way.

03/11/2024

If you're towing a trailer, it should sit nice and level along with your tow vehicle. Unfortunately, lots of people get this wrong, and it can be the start of some pretty major problems. Here's what you need to know -

If you hook your 4WD up to the trailer and its not all sitting nice and level, you have a problem that needs addressing. Find out more here.

02/11/2024

If you're heading south towards Perth and want to stay off the blacktop, the Carnarvon Mullewa Road is a great option -

Wondering what the road conditions are like on the Carnarvon Mullewa Road? Check this out, from our recent experience

02/11/2024

Milk can be a bit of a problem when it comes to getting off grid. We've tried long life, powdered and buying fresh milk where possible while on the road.

Today, we do a combination of both. What's your go to for milk?

When you are camping, fresh milk isn’t always an option, so what can you do? We’ve started using powdered milk, and are fairly happy.

02/11/2024

Long distances and kids are always a match for trying times. There's lots of different ways to get through it, and after 60,000km around Australia, we learnt a few things:

Australia is a big country, and travelling long distances in a car with kids isn’t always easy. Here’s how we deal with it, and how it works out.

02/11/2024

Much of Kakadu National Park is incredibly busy, but if you take the time and get a permit, you can do the 4WD track out to Koolpin Gorge, which is a stunning part of the world -

Koolpin Gorge is one of the last places in Kakadu National Park that you can visit and be sure it won’t be packed full of tourists!

01/11/2024

After more than 30,000km of testing both the HPD and Provent 200 Catch Cans, here's our results:

I’ve been running my own, independent test between a HPD catch can and Provent 200, to see what performs better. The results are chalk and cheese.

01/11/2024

So many people told us we were 'so lucky' to be able to travel around Australia for two years. Behind that 'luck' was a grind that virtually no one else saw. Here's how we saved money to travel Australia -

If you are wondering how you can save money to travel around Australia, here’s some of what we did, to get you ready.