

Our country has some amazing destinations to explore, and no matter where you’re headed this Christmas, we’ve got the gear to get you there and back in the ultimate safety and comfort.
Ready for a new adventure, or even just getting back to experiencing the off road world?
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Before you hit the road, make sure you’ve got everything you need – from recovery gear and a fuel tank to help along the way, to camping accessories when you reach your destination, check out a few of our essentials!
From our favourite 4×4 tracks and destinations, to top camping spots and escapes, discover a collection of our store network’s top spots when it comes to deciding on your next getaway destination.
Whether you’re exploring the high country, watching a Moreton Island sunset or testing out the new caravan, every trip away requires a different set-up and preparation. Make sure you’ve got everything you need for your getaway – here are a few of our essentials…
+Tip: Our Basic Packing Checklist covers everything you need next time you hit the tracks.
From the untouched fishing spots and breathtaking camping locations of the Northern Territory’s Lorella Springs Wilderness Park, across the 4WD tracks and spectacular freshwater lakes of Queensland’s Fraser Island, down to the mountain top views and river crossings in Victoria’s Big River Area, explore some of the amazing destinations Australia has to offer!
Cape York, Queensland
Adventure-seeking 4WDers with advanced
experience behind the wheel will get a thrill
from this track, originally the service access
track for the old powerline to Cooktown.
Located in Cape York, in Far North
Queensland, this track is extremely steep with
many hill climbs and creek crossings, linking
Daintree to Wujal Wujal.
Cape York, Queensland
Adventure-seeking 4WDers with advanced
experience behind the wheel will get a thrill
from this track, originally the service access
track for the old powerline to Cooktown.
Located in Cape York, in Far North
Queensland, this track is extremely steep with
many hill climbs and creek crossings, linking
Daintree to Wujal Wujal.
Queensland
Stradbroke Island lies within Moreton Bay, 30 kilometres off Brisbane. The second-largest sand island in the world after Fraser Island, Straddie comprises of three small towns, several lakes and a coastline full of beaches and rocky outcrops. The island is only 38 kilometres long and 11 kilometres wide, meaning the island is easy to get around and everything is very accessible.
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Western Australia
The Dampier Peninsula is situated north of Broome in the famous Kimberley area. Around half of the peninsula is Aboriginal land and most of the land, communities and campsites are managed by Aboriginal people.
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Western Australia
Red dirt, ragged ranges and turquoise water - welcome to the Kimberley. The park is home to over 4,000 crocodiles, as well as breathtakingly beautiful wildlife.
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Western Australia
The best 4WD destination you’ve never heard of, the Peron Heritage Precinct is 2WD accessible. High-clearance 4WD is needed to access the rest of Francois Peron National Park. The tracks of deep soft sand offer challenging conditions for drivers.
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Western Australia
The landscape is a wide expanse of grassy plains, harsh and interspersed with termite mounds. The water is like glass and so many variations of blue and green it is impossibly beautiful. This is paradise.
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Northern Flinders Ranges, South Australia
If you like your four wheel driving steep and rocky, then you’ll absolutely love Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary. Situated in the northern Flinders Ranges, this incredible property is the ideal destination for families looking for
a South Australian adventure.
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Queensland
The world’s largest sand island off the coast of Hervey Bay,
Queensland, has absolutely everything you could want for
an adventure holiday. There are 4WD tracks, beach driving and spectacular freshwater lakes that will blow your mind.
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Tasmania
If you love travelling in your 4WD and experiencing the best of Australia, it doesn’t get much better than a visit to our southernmost state. Photographer Steve Fraser shares his top 10 favourite spots in Tassie.
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Northern Territory
With one million acres and over a thousand kilometres of tracks, Lorella Springs is a 4WDer’s paradise - countless gorges, billabongs, springs and creeks, untouched fishing spots and breathtaking camping locations.
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Victoria
The Big River region spans approximately 1,000 square kilometres with hundreds of available tracks, campsites, mountain top views, river crossings, huts and country pubs all starting within 90 minutes from Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.
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Victoria
The Alpine National Park connects with national parks in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory and is the largest national park in Victoria, spanning over 646,000 hectares. Home to an abundance of mountain landscapes, rivers, snow gum forests and open grasslands, explore this beautiful region by horseback, mountain bike or take your 4WD through the heart of the Victorian Alps via the Great Alpine Road.
New South Wales
Set amongst a world heritage-listed rainforest, Barrington Tops National Park is full of great camping and fishing spots, walks, hikes and stunning scenery. With plant species dating back 100 million years, this wilderness experience is truly unforgettable. Walk the Gloucester Falls Track with waterfall views, scenic lookouts and wildlife in abundance.
South Australia
Just over two hours from Adelaide, the Yorke Peninsula is a coastal experience with something for everyone. Explore the Innes National Park with plenty of campsites to choose from, enjoy some fresh local seafood or dip your toes in the crystal blue water. You certainly won't run out of places to explore.
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