About us
An independent guide to 4WDing in Australia
Practical guides to vehicles, gear, outback travel and camper trailers, written from official and manufacturer sources.
What we publish
- Guides to outback driving skills, recovery gear, remote travel tips and treading lightly, plus a 4WD touring guide.
- Vehicles: orientation pages for common touring platforms such as the LandCruiser, Patrol and Hilux, and a guide to buying used.
- Travel: beach driving, Queensland and tracks, always with a pointer to the authority that manages the area.
- Camper guide: a historic directory of Australian camper trailer makers. Listings are for reference only and are not recommendations.
- Articles: an archive of older 4WD articles covering vehicles, gear and trips.
How we work
We base guides on official and authoritative sources such as park agencies, state road authorities, the Bureau of Meteorology and manufacturers' published handbooks, and we link to them. We do not invent statistics, prices or test results, and we do not rank vehicles, products or businesses. Rules, track conditions and closures change, so always check the managing authority before you travel. Read our full editorial policy.
Contact and corrections
For corrections, questions or guest post enquiries, use the contact page. If you are stuck or in danger, call 000 or a local recovery service.
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