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Live Weather
The ExplorOz Live Weather system shows Live Rain Radars, Satellite images and 7 days forecasts for hundreds of towns and cities around Australia. [Feature Story]

Road Conditions
ExplorOz has access to main roads, shire council and national parks road condition reporting facilities and compiles this information into an easy to read report.

PlotSwap
PlotSwap is an interactive area of the ExplorOz website where people who use mapping software can share plot files.

4WDriving
This topic contains detaled articles related to buying, hiring, learning to drive and where to go with your four wheel drive vehicle in Australia.

Accessories
Detailed articles on the complete list of vehicle accessories and equipment on today's market - includes basic essentials for weekend camping and must-have gear for setting up a 4WD for serious offroad use.

Fuel Prices
National fuel prices are shown in tables by state name.

Camping
This page gives you access to all the relevant site pages about camping.

Caravanning
This page gives you access to all the relevant site pages about caravans, motorhomes and RVs.

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 campsit

Recovery Gear
This page gives you access to all the relevant site pages on Recovery Gear - the range of equipment and how to use it.

Motorhomes
This page gives you access to all the relevant site pages about motorhomes.

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 distributers and manufacturers appearing in our Directory, li

Vehicle Choices
This page gives you access to all the relevant site pages about Vehicles, in particular how to choose the right vehicle for your trip.

Accommodation
This page gives you access to all the relevant site pages we have on Accommodation. We focus specifically on caravan parks, camp grounds, farm and station stays, homesteads and bush camps.

Cooking
This page gives you access to all the relevant site pages about Cooking, focussing on camp cooking.

Permits
This page gives you access to all the relevant site pages regarding permits, access and restrictions and includes some important information a traveller should know before embarking through Australian lands and

Technical
This topic contains detailed articles related to engine modifications.

Tours
This page gives you access to all the relevant site pages about Tours - focussing on tours of the outback including 4WD Tag-along tours, guided tours etc.

Travelling With Kids
This page gives you access to all the relevant site pages about Travelling with Kids.

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.

Boating
This page gives you access to all the relevant site pages about Boating. It is a new topic on ExplorOz and is growing as we release new articles.

Navigation
This page gives you access to all the relevant site pages about navigation - available equipment and how to use it.

Survival
This page gives you access to all the relevant site pages discussing Outback Safety and Survival.

Things To Do
From hiking to sightseeing, photography to looking for wildflowers, bush walking to mountain trekking, wild animal spotting to adventure seeking, there is always things to do when you put your mind to it.

Trek Notes
This page gives you access to all the relevant site pages on the huge range of Destinations in Australia.

Communications
This page gives you access to all the relevant site pages about communications equipment.

Itineraries & Planning
Australia is a complex country in which to travel.

Servicing
This topic contains detailed articles related to vehicle servicing, and general vehicle care.

Visit Australia
This page gives you access to all the relevant site pages for the foreign traveller coming to Australia.

Holiday Dates
You may want to plan your holiday to avoid school holidays or to coincide with the school break.

4WDriving	Permits
Accessories	PlotSwap
Accommodation	Power & Electrics
Boating	Recovery Gear
Campers & Trailers	Road Conditions
Camping	Servicing
Caravanning	Survival
Communications	Technical
Cooking	Things To Do
Fuel Prices	Tours
Holiday Dates	Travelling With Kids
Itineraries & Planning	Trek Notes
Live Weather	Tyres
Motorhomes	Vehicle Choices
Navigation	Visit Australia

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 [Feature Story]

4WD Driving Skills & Rules
4WD vehicles are designed to drive through obstacles that conventional (2WD) vehicles would not be able to overcome.

Spare Parts and Tools
Knowing what to take on a trip must firstly begin with specific requirements to keep your vehicle running and how to conduct roadside service if the vehicle breaks down.

Buying a 4WD
This article focuses on the major considerations when choosing a 4WD vehicle for the purpose of travelling and camping.

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.

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.

Trader - Vehicles
Browse, buy or sell 4WD and 2WD. For motorhomes, or motorbikes, please use other categories.

Driver Training
A lot of new four wheel drivers have instantly recognised the need for the acquisition of new skills in the use of their four wheel drive.

Outback Survival
One thing you soon realise as you travel the more remote roads around and through Australia, is that if there is an emergency, you're more or less on your own.

Staying in Touch when Travelling
With today's technology, it is no longer a valid notion to assume that you will have limited access to modern communication methods whilst you are away from home.

Directory - Clubs
This is a special directory containing contact details and links for bondafide clubs in the 4WD, Caravan, Motorhome/RV and Camping industry Australia-wide.

Directory - Driver Training
This is an advertiser’s directory containing contact details and links for companies that offer Driver Training courses, including 4WD and Towing education Australia-wide.

Directory - Vehicles
This is an advertiser’s directory containing contact details and links for vehicle manufacturers, vehicle dealerships, and car-finding services Australia-wide.

4WD Treks
ExplorOz Trek Notes are detailed, factual reviews of destinations in Australia to which you can plan a self-drive camping trip.

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.

4WD Driving Skills & Rules	Hiring a 4WD or Campervan
4WD Treks	How to Plan a Trip
Accessories	Making Your Itinerary
Buying a 4WD	Outback Survival
Directory - Clubs	Recovery Gear Needs
Directory - Driver Training	Spare Parts and Tools
Directory - Vehicles	Staying in Touch when Travelling
Driver Training	Trader - Vehicles

Caravan Interior
The interior of a caravan can provide a feeling of comfort and satisfaction as long as this space is utilised wisely. [Feature Story]

Pop-Top Caravans
The next time you are on your travels, take a look at the types of caravans being towed and you will soon notice how popular the pop-top caravan really is.

The RV Lifestyle
What is it that attracts so many people to the Recreational Vehicle (RV) lifestyle?

Off Road Caravans
Similar to the question you may have asked yourself when considering a 4WD vehicle could also be raised when considering an off road caravan – “Will I be going off road?

Compact Caravans
Caravans come in many styles, shapes and sizes but have you ever wondered how compact a caravan can get?

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.

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

Buying a Motorhome
Motorhomes combine living accommodations and travel in the one package and the options are endless. The amount to learn can be quite overwhelming to the newbie.

Caravan & Camper Battery Charging
Our modern lifestyle and need for electric and electronic products to accompany us on holidays and on our travels has brought us to have independent power in our caravans and campers when away from mains supply

Fifth Wheel Caravans
The concept for using a fifth wheel hitch for a road-based semi trailer has been around for nearly a century.

Caravan Antenna
As all antenna designs are a compromise at some frequency, the trick is to work out what will give you the least compromise.

Trader - Caravans & MotorHomes
Browse, buy, or sell Caravans, Motorhomes, and RVs.

Staying in Touch when Travelling
With today's technology, it is no longer a valid notion to assume that you will have limited access to modern communication methods whilst you are away from home.

Caravan Park Search
Find all the Caravan Parks in the ExplorOz Australia-wide Places database.

Directory - Accommodation
This is an advertiser’s directory containing contact details and links for station stays, caravan parks, and other regional accommodation options Australia-wide.

Directory - Caravans & Motorhomes
This is an advertiser’s directory containing contact details and links for manufacturers, retailers and hire outlets for all models of caravans, fifth wheelers, campervans, motorhomes, and RVs.

Caravan Treks
ExplorOz Trek Notes are detailed, factual reviews of destinations in Australia to which you can plan a self-drive camping trip.

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.

Buying a Caravan	Fifth Wheel Caravans
Buying a Motorhome	How to Plan a Trip
Caravan & Camper Battery Charging	Making Your Itinerary
Caravan Antenna	Off Road Caravans
Caravan Interior	Pop-Top Caravans
Caravan Park Search	Preparing a Vehicle for Towing
Caravan Treks	Staying in Touch when Travelling
Compact Caravans	The RV Lifestyle
Directory - Accommodation	Trader - Caravans & MotorHomes
Directory - Caravans & Motorhomes

Places

Treks

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Simpson Desert WAA Line
This track is similar to the French Line and although it has smaller dunes, it is very picturesque especially after rain. [Feature Story]

Simpson Desert French Line
The French Line is the most direct route across the desert and traverses directly across the tops of over 1200 red sand dunes, with Big Red being the major challenge.

Simpson Desert Rig Road
The Rig Road is the most southern access across the Simpson Desert. It is a longer route because it winds along the edge of dunes and crosses at the lowest points.

Simpson Desert
The Simpson Desert can be crossed via the French Line, WAA line or Rig Road. This trek provides a route using a combination of all 3 routes.

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Manta Ray
The Manta Ray Barge provides low cost access to Fraser Island. It operates as an independent ferry service ensuring continued competition to reduce the cost of access to Fraser Island.

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Directory
This Directory offers the only dedicated searchable database of Australian businesses offering products or services specifically relevant to the needs of 4WDrivers, campers and caravanners.

Places
Places is a intuitive online mapping system that allows you to customise what's shown on the map, gain extensive data about thousands of Places throughout Australia, and get Driving Directions to anywhere from

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Lovells Springs Pty Ltd
Lovells Springs Pty Ltd is in its 73rd year of business as a manufacturer and supplier of premium quality springs and suspension components to suit a broad range of applications for the automotive, agriculture,

Affordable Batteries & Radiators
Derek Bester of Affordable Batteries & Radiators ‘ABR’ is creating a new experience in 4wd accessorising with personal one on one customer service.

WAECO Pacific Pty Ltd
WAECO, part of the International Dometic Group, is renowned around the globe as a progressive company with innovative products of high quality and reliability.

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Houston defends sailor's summer holidays (AAP)
Defence head Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston has described as "baloney" the notion the navy can't meet requirements because it's taking a break over summer.

SES volunteers working overtime in storm clean-up (ABC)
SES volunteers have been working overtime in the Queensland's Southern Inland.

Rudd govt issues 1-year progress report (AAP)
The Labor government has given itself a pat on the back with the release of a 75-page progress report marking its first year in office.

Houston says JSF the plane for Australia (AAP)
The new Joint Strike Fighter is exactly what Australia needs and there are no concerns at all that it won't perform properly, the Defence Force chief says.

Defence chief flags mixed effects from global crisis (ABC)
The Chief of the Australian Defence Force says it is too early to say what impact the global financial crisis will have on his running costs.

Batten down hatches for weekend storms: Bligh (ABC)
Emergency Services are gearing up for what could be a hectic weekend in south-east Queensland, with more storms forecast to hit the battered region.

Houston defends sailor's summer holidays (AAP) 2 hrs ago

SES volunteers working overtime in storm clean-up (ABC) 4 hrs ago

Rudd govt issues 1-year progress report (AAP) 5 hrs ago

Houston says JSF the plane for Australia (AAP) 6 hrs ago

Defence chief flags mixed effects from global crisis (ABC) 6 hrs ago

Batten down hatches for weekend storms: Bligh (ABC) 7 hrs ago

Nalbandian puts Argentina one up in Davis final v Spain (Reuters)
MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina, Nov 21 (Reuters) - David Nalbandian raced to a straight-sets win over David Ferrer to hand Argentina a 1-0 lead over Spain in the Davis Cup final on Friday.

Bernie Ecclestone divorce 'could be biggest ever' (AFP)
LONDON (AFP) - Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone voiced surprise after his wife announced they were splitting, a report said Friday as experts predicted the divorce may be one of the most expensive ever.

India complain to ICC over Lloyd remarks (Reuters)
NEW DELHI, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The Indian board has complained to the International Cricket Council (ICC) about its cricket committee chief Clive Lloyd for suggesting talks to settle a row over the unofficial Twenty20 Indian Cricket League.

McCoist next in line to boss Rangers says Ibrox chairman (AFP)
GLASGOW (AFP) - Rangers legend Ally McCoist has been backed as the long-term successor to Ibrox manager Walter Smith.

Ramos would return to England despite Tottenham flop (AFP)
LONDON (AFP) - Juande Ramos admits he would love to manage another Premier League club despite his chastening experience at Tottenham.

Blatter gives Peru till Monday to avoid international ban (Reuters)
SANTIAGO, Nov 21 (Reuters) - FIFA president Sepp Blatter has given Peru until Monday to end a long-running feud between the football federation (FPF) and the government or face an immediate international ban.

Nalbandian puts Argentina one up in Davis final v Spain (Reuters) 47 mins ago

Bernie Ecclestone divorce 'could be biggest ever' (AFP) 1 hrs ago

India complain to ICC over Lloyd remarks (Reuters) 1 hrs ago

McCoist next in line to boss Rangers says Ibrox chairman (AFP) 1 hrs ago

Ramos would return to England despite Tottenham flop (AFP) 1 hrs ago

Blatter gives Peru till Monday to avoid international ban (Reuters) 1 hrs ago

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