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Discover Australia’s best 4WD tracks, trails and touring destinations with the Off-Road Touring, Adventure Travel & Outback Tech Tips blog from Hema Maps. We aim to empower your adventurous side and inspire your inner explorer with information and articles on all things camping, touring and off-road adventure travel.
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20 Years on the Tracks
As owner and tour leader at Adrenalin Off-Road, Ben Carceller has plenty of opportunities to see some of the best that remote Australia has to offer. Courtney Cunningham sat down with him to ask about journey ideas, travel tips, his favourite Hema products, and being an “Alpha” user. Q. You...
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Hema’s Guide to Surviving the Tropics
If something can go wrong, it will go wrong, so next time you're planning to head off to the Tropics,...
Battery Management - Charged and Ready to Go
Concerned about the capabilities of your auxiliary battery and power management system? We explore the different options available to give...
Hema’s Tips to Critters
How do you protect your 4X4 and accommodation from infestation between road trips? While your rig may offer a comfy nest...
Red Centre Way - In The Red
From Alice Springs to Uluru, travelling on the Red Centre Way gives you a real taste of the Aussie outback. The...
Being Prepared
Travelling isn’t all happy hour and tourist attractions. People need to consider the ‘what ifs’ and be prepared in case things...
Top 5 Highlights of Central Australia
The Red Centre is a land full of ancient geological formations, often intertwined with Dreamtime stories of the local Aboriginal...
7 Reasons to Visit Sensational Port Macquarie
There is so much to enjoy in Port Macquarie, it wasn’t hard to come up with a list of things...
Towing a Camper in Cape York
After reading Hema’s crash crash of towing tips, you should have the confidence to tackle Cape York in a camper. Cape...
Hema's Tips For Rear Bar Replacements
Most 4WDs in Australia have a bullbar on the front for protection but oftentimes, the rear has a flimsy, plastic...
Chasing Snow
It's time to rug up and hit the road to Oberon in search of the white stuff. Frozen fingers, foggy breath...
Let the Goog Times Roll - Googs Track, SA
If solitude, dune driving, orange dirt vistas, desert wildlife, and starry skies tickle your fancy, check out the Goog’s Track...
Treading Lightly in the Outdoors
An appreciation of nature goes hand-in-hand with the camping lifestyle, so how can we ensure we ‘leave no trace’ as...
Cape York Trip Prep Tips
How does one prepare for a bumpy old haul up the old Tele Track? Scott Heiman offers his views on...
Dealing With Dust
You just can’t beat a good old fashion off-road adventure. As good as it is, getting to the best campsites...
West of Centre Touring
Words and pics Ron and Viv Moon It’s a camp I always enjoy. Tucked amongst the low sparse scrub with...
Upsizing Your Tyres
Get any group of 4WDers together and sooner or later the topic of tyres will come up. “How big are...
Beginner's Guide to the Oodnadatta Track
You’ve kitted out the ideal rig and you're ready to roll, but where’s the best place for a shakedown run...
The Dark Art of Reverse Parking a Caravan - How to Reverse a Caravan in Tow
We've yet to meet anyone that loves reversing a caravan into a tight spot. In fact, the vast majority of...
9 Things You Should Know About Water Crossings
We provide a guide on what you should know before you go water crossings. But before you hit the road,...
Batteries- How Much & What Type?
One of the most common questions that prospective camper trailer or caravan owners have is about how large a battery...