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.
Kimberley Road Conditions
Road conditions information for: Broome Shire, Bungle Bungles/Purnululu National Park, Derby/West Kimberley Shire, Gibb River Road, Great Northern Highway, Halls Creek Shire, Kalumburu, Wyndham
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.
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.
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.
ExplorOz
Become a Member of ExplorOz; buy or sell in Trader; buy Maps, Books, DVDs, camping accessories, and ExplorOz wheel covers, shirts, hats and stubby holders from the ExplorOz Shop; and book Activities &Tours or buy someone a gif
Mandrake's Solar Power
50 watt, 80 watt and 140 watt Monocrystalline Solar Modules
20 Amp Regulators
Plugs
Cable
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 Ra
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 i
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
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
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.
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.
Snorkel
Although significantly different, both petrol and diesel engines require a steady flow of air to operate.
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 iso
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.
Australian Camper Trailers
Don't you just love camping out in the wide open spaces, vast deserts, rollicking hills or rugged coastlines of this fantastic country of ours!
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 &
Top End Road Conditions
Road conditions information for: Areas of the Top End, Berry Springs, Butterfly Gorge NP, Casuarina Coastal Reserve, Charles Darwin NP, Cutta Cutta Nature Park, Djukbinj National Park, Douglas (Tjuwaliyn) Hot Springs, Edith Fa
Blog Photos
This is the index page to all blog photos loaded by ExplorOz Members
Eyre Road Conditions
Road conditions information for: Gawler Ranges & Lake Gairdner, Googs Track, Nullarbor to Vokes Hill Corner, Trans Continental Railway Service Access Track
SA Deserts Road Conditions
Road conditions information for: Anne Beadell Highway, Birdsville, Innamincka, Lake Eyre Access, Mt Dare, Oodnadatta Track, Simpson Desert Reserves and Witjura National Park, Strzelecki Track
Far North Qld Road Conditions
Road conditions information for: Bruce Highway Cairns to Mackay, Burke Developmental Road, Far North Queensland, Peninsula Development Road, Popular Diversions off Savannah Way
Outback Qld Road Conditions
Road conditions information for: Canarvon Gorge, Great Divide North and South, NT/QLD Border and north to the Gulf, Roads to and around Birdsville Area, South West, Western Central QLD
QLD Coast Road Conditions
Road conditions information for: Brisbane Metro Major Issues, Central Queensland Coast, Cooloola National Park and Rainbow Beach Area, Fraser Island, Kenilworth and Connondale National Park, South East Hinterland, Sunshine Co
Red Centre Road Conditions
Road conditions information for: Barkly Hwy, Carpentaria Hwy, Chambers Pillar and Rainbow Valley Access, Davenport Range, Docker River Road (Yulara to WA border), Kings Canyon, Finke Gorge & Ayers Rock Access, McDonnell Ranges
WA South Coast Road Conditions
Road conditions information for: Cape Arid National Park, Cape Le Grand national Park, Fitzgerald River National Park, Holland Track, Porongurup National Park, South Coast Highway, South Western Highway, Stokes National Park
WA Coast Road Conditions
Road conditions information for: Calcup Hill, Exmouth to Coral Bay, Kalbarri to Steep Point, Lancelin - Cervantes, North West Coastal Highway, Shark Bay Road, Walyunga National Park
Western Deserts Road Conditions
Road conditions information for: Anne Beadell Highway, Canning Stock Route, Connie Sue Highway, Gary Junction, Goldfields Highway, Great Central Road, Gunbarrel Highway, Heather Highway, Kalgoorlie/Goldfields/Mid West, Kidson
Pilbara Road Conditions
Road conditions information for: Great Northern Highway, Great Northern Hwy to East, Great Northern Hwy to West, Karijini National Park, Millstream Chichester National Park
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
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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.