Australia
This page is an index of links to guide you to the most relevant pages on this site about Australia. Start by moving your mouse across the icons below - to access information about each of our 8 states & territories.
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Buying a 4WD
This article focuses on the major considerations when choosing a 4WD vehicle for the purpose of travelling and camping. We give some brief definations of the various terms used to categorise 4WDs, and discuss various features and their practicality in the outback.
Hiring a 4WD or Campervan
This article is intended to help the international visitor to Australia who is trying to work out the best way to choose a vehicle for a self-drive trip. There is a perception that buying a vehicle and selling it afterwards is the most ideal and cost-effective solution -
Holiday Dates
You may want to plan your holiday to avoid school holidays or to coincide with the school break. Many places are very popular during school holidays, so plan ahead or plan your trip for when the kids are back at school.
How to Plan a Trip
Getting ready for the road, be it a three week trip or a three year trip might seem something of a daunting task, whether you are a 4WDriver, tow a camper trailer or caravan or drive a luxurious motorhome.
Making Your Itinerary
Before you embark upon the logistics of planning for your trip (vehicle setup, camping gear) it is essential that you have made some sort of an itinerary. Making an itinerary helps you and your passengers work out what is achievable and realistic,
Outback Phenomena
In this article, we talk about two natural wonders that you may encounter on your travels. Willy Willies, also known as dust devils can spring up from nowhere and are an amazing sight to witness. Mirages on the other hand have always fascinated people all over the world.
Permits
This page is an index of links to guide you to the most relevant pages on this site about the various travel and aboriginal land access permits you might require when travelling or camping throughout Australia. We suggest you start by browsing the list of Articles below,
Trek Search
ExplorOz Trek Notes are detailed, factual reviews of destinations in Australia to which you can plan a self-drive camping trip. This page will enable you to access these trek notes, using various search methods and at a glance you can see what treks we have in each area
What to Take
In this article, we discuss how to work out what you need to take on your trip. Includes a checklist of items for bush camping in remote areas and also a check list of personal items to suit any trip.
