Western Deserts
The most rugged and remote area in Australia, the Western Deserts region covers a vast area of Western Australia. The last frontier where the challenges to the 4WDer are many but the rewards gained are even greater.
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Navigation
This page gives you access to all the relevant site pages about navigation - available equipment and how to use it.
Portable Fridges
The debate over which fridge is the best on the market is one of the most contested discussions in the camping recreation. In this article we look at the range of features and the major issues to consider when comparing brands and models.
Solar Power
This article is aimed towards the motorhome/caravan traveller, but is equally relevant to anyone trying to make use of solar energy to power devices whilst on-the-road.
Campers & Trailers
This page gives you access to all the relevant site pages about Trailers - including camper trailers, boat trailers and other trailer related accessories.
Litchfield
Situated 130kms from Darwin, Litchfield is an excellent day trip or long weekender. Magnificent waterfalls, scenery and offers 4WDers a couple of challenging tracks.
Blogs Index
Do you wish you had your own webpage to share your travel journals, log events you've been to, show off your family or sporting skills or share files and documents? Now you can, with an ExplorOz Blog.
Cape York
Experience the thrill of standing at the most northern tip of Australia, visit gorges & waterfalls and enjoy the challenge of a 4WD adventure just to get there.
Bunyeroo Gorge Scenic Drive
If there is just one drive in the Flinders Ranges that you have time to drive, then the Bunyeroo Gorge Scenic Drive is one of the finest scenic routes not to miss.
Moralana Scenic Drive
The Moralana Scenic Drive connects the main Hawker - Wilpena and Hawker - Parachilna Roads via a good dirt road that offers stunning scenery and features like Wilpena Pound Range, Bunbinyunna Range, Black Gap Lookout, Elder Range and the historic
Tyres
This pages provides an index of all content on the site related to Tyres and Rims with thumbnails and summaries of each article, along with links to distributors and manufacturers appearing in our Directory, links to related items for sale/wanted
Preparing a Vehicle for Towing
Everyone who intends to tow a caravan, or indeed any sort of trailer, needs to be aware that various tow vehicle and trailer combinations can behave in slightly different ways and certainly different from just driving the tow vehicle itself.
Inverters
This article discusses how Inverters work and why they are so desirable to many travellers.
Power & Electrics
This page gives you access to all the relevant site pages about vehicle Power and Electrics as it relates to setting up your vehicle and staying powered whilst on the road travelling, or stationary at a campsite.
Vic High Country
This is a great trek through the Victorian High Country where you'll experience some of our most spectacular mountain areas. See high country huts, spectacular views and participate in challenging four-wheel driving.
Servicing
This topic contains detailed articles related to vehicle servicing, and general vehicle care.
Realtime Platform Satellite Phone Hire
Rent or Buy a Satphone - For all Iridium Satellite Phone Hire and Sales requirements, Realtime Platform based in Brisbane, are able to deliver a reliable, cost effective solution, either to rent a satellite phone or wanting to buy one.
Glass Gorge Scenic Drive
An alternative to Parachilna Gorge, the Glass Gorge Scenic Drive between Blinman and Parachilna offers some stunning scenery and a chance to visit one of the best mining ruins in the Flinders Ranges - Nuccaleena.
About Us
This page contains detailed information about who, how and when you can contact staff at ExplorOz. Opening hours, feedback form, email address etc. Company and staff profiles, ExplorOz Trip Journal, and information about how to advertise.
4WDing, Camping & Caravanning @ ExplorOz
ExplorOz is an interactive site for people interested in camping, four wheel driving and caravanning in Australia. Boasting 1 million visitor sessions per month, this is the leading reference for Australian travellers!
Satellite TV
Satellite TV systems enable viewers to receive free to air and/or pay TV channels in remote locations where land-based television reception is either poor, or non-existent. In fact, Australians have had free to air Satellite TV since 1985.
Snorkel
Although significantly different, both petrol and diesel engines require a steady flow of air to operate. If the vehicle is not fitted with a snorkel, they do this by sucking air through the inner guard of the bonnet or just behind the grill.
GPS Units
GPS technology is improving all the time and brings both safety and navigational benefits to the recreational traveller.
Battery Power
In this article we explain why you might need an additional power source independent of the starting battery installed into your vehicle and we look in detail at types of batteries, how and where to mount them, the role of isolators and the diffe
GPS for Laptops and PDAs
Laptops and PDAs are very popular devices and it’s great to know that you can power them with GPS equipment.
Generator Power
The generator, which was discovered by Michael Faraday, is an ingenious device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. Today’s popular camping generators use fuel powered engines to create this energy.
4x4 Equip
Quality 4x4 Accessories & Camping Gear, Recovery Gear, Snatch Strap, Winch Extension Strap, Tree Trunk Protector, Snatch Block, Tyre Gauge, Shackles, Drag Chain, Lighting, Camp Shower, Synthetic Winch Rope, Combo Shovel, Axe & Shovel Holder, Sand
Blog Photos
This is the index page to all blog photos loaded by ExplorOz Members
Camping
This page gives you access to all the relevant site pages about camping.
Connie Sue Hwy
Named after the daughter of Len and Anne Beadell, the very remote Connie Sue Highway runs over 650kms from the railway town of Rawlinna to the Aboriginal community of Warburton.
Howes Valley - Yengo NP
The Howes Valley trek located in the heart of the Yengo National Park can be completed by itself or be incorporated into the Wiseman’s Ferry to Wollombi Trek (see Yengo National Park trek).
Wollemi National Park
Less than 100kms from Sydney, the Wollemi National Park is a great weekend destination. Fantastic camping and walking opportunities in NSW's largest wilderness area.
UHF Radio
If you are considering a trip into Australia’s vast outback, then a UHF Radio is an important communications device to have.
Recovery Gear Needs
The majority of situations that will stop a 4WD from moving are tyre punctures or getting yourself bogged in mud or sand - and these can happen in the simplest of situations, and for no real fault of the driver.
Caravan Interior
The interior of a caravan can provide a feeling of comfort and satisfaction as long as this space is utilised wisely. Manufacturers know this and that’s why they carefully design interior layouts with this in mind.
About Membership
Become a Member of ExplorOz and you’ll enjoy enhanced usage of the website with access to various tools in each section of the site that are unavailable to those with free registration.
Buying a Caravan
If you're considering taking your time exploring what Australia has to offer, then taking a caravan with you is great option. Travelling with a caravan will provide you with many of the creature comforts of your own home.
