Ultimate off-road touring guide

Beginners guide to successful Outback touring
Avoid an Outback holiday disaster with some pre-trip planning and preparation

How to stay connected in the Outback
There are a few options when it comes to communications in remote regions

Is an off-road van worth it?
When is a so-called off-road caravan, really suitable for off-road travel? We asked the experts for some answers

The truth about off-road caravans
Some ‘off-road’ caravans are not really meant to leave the bitumen for long

Outback travel tips for remote area tourers
Eight tips to keep you out of trouble when travelling around the great Aussie Outback

How to stop thieves when camping
Love your caravan and camping gear? Many others do too but there are various ways to secure them in remote areas

The best 4x4 mods for Outback driving
A quick guide to beefing up your off-roader before hitting the rough stuff

4WD guide to rocky roads
What's the best way to tackle off-road trails covered in rocks and even boulders?

How not to get lost in the bush
All you need to know about navigating in the Outback

Top-10 rookie 4WD mistakes
Stay out of trouble and save money by avoiding the most common mistakes made by off-road drivers

Guide to 4WD off-road tyres
Do you really need to change the rubber on your 4WD for off-roading?

Can I fit bigger tyres to my 4WD?
Chunky rubber on smaller rims look great, but they can place you in trouble with the law

Should you buy a rooftop tent?
Rooftop tents are a great option for camping but they're not for everyone

How not to get bogged on the beach
All you need to know about driving your 4WD on sand

Beginners guide to 4WD mud driving
Important things to know before driving your 4WD on boggy terrain

The ins and outs of 4WD water crossings
What you need to know before attempting any off-road river or water crossing

How not to get bogged in the bush
Pack the right 4WD recovery gear on your next off-road adventure

Which off-road 4WD system is best?
Part-time, full-time, on-demand... What's the most suitable option to avoid getting bogged?

Top-5 Outback essentials
The essential items you need when travelling through the Outback

Simpson Desert on a budget
You don't need a swanky off-road rig to successfully cross the Simpson

Don't bite the dust!
Dust is a dirty fact of life in off-road caravanning, but it doesn’t have to ruin yours

How to tow on the beach?
Towing on sand is easy when you follow these simple rules

Cruising in the Kimberley
We drive a Toyota 70 Series LandCruiser down the infamous Gibb River Road

How to not run out of fuel
Do you need a long-range fuel tank for your next RV trip?

Top-10 Outback family touring tips
Seeing the Outback with the kids can be a great experience, as long as you bear a few things in mind

Spotlight: Maralinga South Australia
A road trip to Australia's explosive history

Conquering the Cape
Most RVs are suitable for a trip to the northernmost tip of Australia

Learning to tow off-road
Towing a caravan off the bitumen is a lot trickier than you think

How to avoid a breakdown
Steps you can take to avoid being stranded on holiday

Bug off!
How to keep the little buzzers from spoiling your holiday

Travel: Gary Junction Highway
Our least-travelled major highway is perhaps the best

Escape to Cape York
A decent 4WD, a few spares and some help from strangers is all it takes to get to the northernmost tip of Australia via the Old Telegraph Track

Tasmania off the beaten track
We give the Nissan PRO-4X Navara a real-world off-road test across the Apple Isle

Tackling Tassie's Wild West
Rock hopping and dune driving on Tasmania's rugged west coast

Travelling the Gibb River Rd in WA
Pair of Mazda BT-50 utes takes on iconic off-road track

Destination: Australia's dead centre
We take Toyota’s most off-road oriented HiLux to the Aussie Outback in search of our heartland

Travel: Victoria High Country
Remote isolation and scenic splendour await those willing to get off the beaten track in this stunning part of Victoria

Travel: Mungo National Park, NSW
Lake Mungo's moonscape wasn't always so barren, and it's been a magnet for humanity for over 50,000 years…

Do you need a CB radio?
Remote area travellers increasingly rely on this important two-way communications tool