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Exploring outback South Australia in the Mazda BT-50
When you’re chasing adventure in outback South Australia, you have to take the good with the bad. If you can do this, you’re guaranteed a great adventure.
The Outback Challenge 2015
The Outback Challenge has changed a lot over the years, but one thing remains the same for its loyal following: it’s hard yakka!
Coorong: South Australia
Lagoon hopping and wetland exploration along South Australia’s south-east coast.
Exploring Moreton Island: Queensland
Infamous as Queensland’s least tourist-friendly island, Moreton Island has more to offer than you might think.
Portland Dunes: Victoria
The Portland Coastal Park is the only place in Victoria where you can legally drive coastal sand dunes to your heart’s content.
Turon River: New South Wales
Turn those frowns upside down with a trek to Turon National Park, just two hours’ drive west of Sydney.
Drive 4 Life: Outback New South Wales
Wet weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of a Drive 4 Life convoy that took clients of disability service provider Northcott on an off-road adventure in western NSW.
Corner Country: New South Wales
Many travellers visit Birdsville and the Corner Country during the cooler months. But Christmas can reveal the outback’s true character, as Kelly Theobald discovered.
Olary Ranges: South Australia
Never heard of the Boolcoomatta Reserve? Ron and Viv Moon check it out.
Skytrek Willow Springs Station: South Australia
The Skytrek four-wheel drive track is 80km long and takes six hours to drive. It’s a good thing the views are worth the time!
Industrial Action: Victoria High Country
Take the biggest names in the Australian 4x4 industry on a trip to the High Country and you get some chilling off-road action.
Moreton Island Fishing Classic
Whether exploring Moreton Island’s many 4x4 tracks or fishing its gutters, punters at the Moreton Island Fishing Classic find it hard not to get hooked.
Coongie Lakes: South Australia
It's a long way from anywhere, but South Australia's Coongie Lakes is worth a trek.
Deua National Park: New South Wales
With steep climbs and descents, Deua National Park is heaven on earth for keen four-wheel drivers not scared of heights.
Great Australian Bight expedition
They don’t call the Great Australian Bight great for nothing. Check out this hour-long video of 4x4 Australia’s epic journey across the Bight.
Barraba Track: New South Wales
The little-known Barraba Track in NSW is winding, steep and sometimes closed. But if you can gain access it’s well worth the trouble.
East MacDonnell Ranges: Northern Territory
Ron Moon discovers that gold and gems aren’t the only treasures in the East MacDonnell Ranges.
Flinders Ranges: South Australia
There are many great 4WD routes in the Flinders Ranges, but this easy run simply can't be missed.
El Questro: Western Australia
No trip to WA's north-west would be complete without a visit to El Questro and Purnululu, two jewels in the otherwise dry East Kimberley.
Finke River Gorge: Northern Territory
The Northern Territory's Finke River Gorge is a special place on many travellers' bucket lists
Wander Willangi: South Australia
Willangi Bush Escapes is just two hours from Adelaide and is perfect for a weekend adventure
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Pioneer Path: The Holland Track
Four-wheel drive a 19th century Western Australian gold diggers’ shortcut from the coast to Coolgardie
Garden State escape: Murray-Sunset NP
For an Outback adventure within Victoria, you can’t go past Murray-Sunset National Park
Walking on Eyre: SA adventure
South Australia’s Lake Eyre is big, dry and stark, providing a surreal outback adventure