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National Fuel Prices
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WA Fuel Prices
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Holland Track
From Broome Hill to Coolgardie, the Holland Track was originally built in the gold rush days as a shortcut to the Goldfields.
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 S
VIC Fuel Prices
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QLD Fuel Prices
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NT Fuel Prices
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NSW Fuel Prices
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SA Fuel Prices
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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 Hinterl
ExplorOz
[MH]ExplorOz Membership[/MH]Become a Member of ExplorOz and you’ll enjoy enhanced usage of the website with access to use various tools in each section of the site that are unavailable to those with free regist
Vivid Adventures
Vivid Adventures is a pioneer in the provision of affordable adventure photography workshops, and tuition.
ERPS P/Ltd
Since 1996, Electronic Rust Prevention Systems Pty Ltd (ERPS) has been manufacturing and distributing rust prevention systems for thousands of satisfied Private and Commercial clients in Australian and around t
Skytrek Willow Springs Station Pty Ltd.
One of Australia's most exhilarating 4WD journeys is the SkyTrek just 20km north of Wilpena Pound on Willow Springs Station.
TJM Products Pty Ltd
For over 30 Years TJM has been making and supplying world class Serious 4WD & Serious Ute Equipment.
Real-Ezy Trailers Pty Ltd
We manufacture folding boat trailers and have 1 rigid model & 2 coil suspension models to choose from. All models come with compliance plate, lightboard and 3:1.
Vansat Portable Satellite TV
Likely Australia's Most Popular Portable Satellite TV System. We offer Budget Portable SATELLITE TV Kits for Caravanners, Campervans, Motorhomes, 4wd's and Camping. 3 Minute Setup.
Denco Diesel and Turbo
For over thirty years we have specialised in diesel fuel injection and turbochargers.
Thermoguard Instruments
Fitting and using an EGT gauge [Pyrometer] is an inexpensive way to safeguard your engine from expensive repairs due to excessive EGT.
Beaudesert Exhausts Pty Ltd
We manufacture and supply quality after-market high-performance exhaust systems.
Desert Oak Track Hire & Sales
With a fleet of world-best Track Trailer Free Spirit and T-Vans, we offer the latest in off-road trailer campers for rentals as short as a week or as long as you like.
David and Justine Olsen's 4WD Tag-Alongs
Tag Along Tours from Cape York to the Simson Desert and beyond. David and Justine's 4WD Tag-Along Tours operates out of Townsville North Queensland, running tag-along tours from 1 day to 24 days in length.
Wandering Star Trailers
We manufacture and sell to the public quality off-road trailers and camper trailers to suit the challenging WA conditions.
Mount Dare Hotel
Mt Dare Hotel is one of the more remote Pubs in South Australia, just on the edge of the Simpson Desert. We offer a shady camping ground, accommodation, Licensed Hotel and basic groceries.
Energy Matters
Energy Matters supplies a vast range of solar panels, regulators, inverters and batteries for remote power applications.
Oz Trailers
OZ TRAILERS have off road camper trailers for hire and for sale. OZ TRAILERS PACER model is a soft floor camper with a kitchen on the swing out tailgate, queen size bed and is ideal for the touring holiday.
Northcity Camper Hire
Our hire fleet consists of 6 x offroad canvas camper trailers, 4 x onroad canvas camper trailers equipped with: full zip-on annex, queen size bed, full insect screened, gas bottle, 2 burner stove, sink, 2 or 4
Camper Trailers WA
Camper Trailers WA is Western Australia's first dedicated Camper Trailer Retailer.
Karijini Eco Retreat
NOW OPEN! Looking for luxury AND an authentic outback experience?
REDARC Electronics
Since 1979, REDARC Electronics have been researching, designing and manufacturing their own range of electronic voltage converters, inverters, power supplies, battery chargers, electric brake products and assoc
Zylux Distribution Pty. Ltd.
Introducing the TYREDOG - a wireless tyre pressure monitoring system. Sensors just fit on to your vaulve. Never worry about tyre pressure again. Rim damage - no longer.
Terrain Tamer
Terrain Tamer has been supplying the Australian Automotive market for almost 40 years and is now Australia's biggest 4WD Specialist.
Advertisers My Home
Welcome to your advertisers home page, from this page you can make changes to your profile, access your stats reports and invoices and gain fast access to all site changes since your last logon.
EPIRB
In this article, we discuss what EPIRBs are, the various types including PLBs and their role in Search and Rescue. There is also an important upgrade notice to owners of 121.5/243 MHz beacons.
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.
Wentworth to Renmark via Old Coach Road
Follow the old stock route that was once used by the ‘Overlanders’ who brought the very first stock to Adelaide overland from New South Wales.
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.
Winton to Longreach
Beginning in the open plains around Winton and finishing at the historic aviation town of Longreach, this trek will take you through one of Queensland’s most remarkable outback country landscapes.
British Four Wheel Drive
We specialize in Snorkels for all Makes and Models. You will find our prices hard to beat.
Barrett Communications
Barrett Communications manufactures quality HF radio equipment for 4WD use in Australia.
Adventure Tours Australia Wide Pty Ltd
Adventure Tours Australia Wide, Holidays Tagalongs, passengers, 4WD adventures
Waeco Pacific Pty Ltd
WAECO Pacific Pty Ltd is the world leading manufacturer of coolers, fridges and freezers. Founded in 1999, WAECO focuses on sales and customer service in Australia and the Pacific Rim.
BEECHBORO 4X4
Land Rover & Range Rover Independant Repairer servicing range rover, discovery, defender & freelander Based in the Bayswater area in WA, We bost the state of the art diagnostic & tuning equipment including a
Weipa Auto Electrics
Heading for the Cape..? Then odds are that you’re bound to break something. Such bad luck can turn your well-planned adventure into a disorganised disaster.
Couplertec
CouplerTec are the world leaders in Electronic Rustproofing Technology with over 10 years of Research and Development.
Gunbarrel Laager
At the Start of the Canning Stock Route - Gunbarrel Laager Travelers Rest is situated within the Gunbarrel Grapes Vineyard property. Look for the signs 11.
MAXTRAX
When you're bogged in sand or mud, just simply wedge MAXTRAX (Those orange things), against the tyre tread, then slowly accelerate out. It's that easy.
Engine Saver Low Water Alarms
Engine Saver Low Water Alarms is an Australian business specialising in the manufacture of high quality, reliable, easy to fit coolant alarms.
Custom Boat Loaders
The Custom Boat Loader & roof rack combined allow ONE person to easily load & unload an aluminum dinghy on & off the roof of most 4WD vehicles using a 14v cordless drill! It takes only about 2 minutes each way.
Australian National 4WD Radio Network Inc.
The VKS-737 Network provides a number of services for HF Radio users including weather and road condition reports, direct access to selected Police, Ambulance, State Emergency Service, Fire Service and RFDS fac
Team Green Autogas
Specialising in Quality LP Gas conversions for Petrol Vehicles and Diesel Gas Conversions Team Green Autogas offers significant savings in running your vehicle and impressive power upgrades with all Diesel Ga
Down Under Campers
Spatial Information Infrastructure
Welcome to VicMaps new state-wide topographic maps. You can go online now and upload Vicmaps Topographic 1:30,000 Maps Online or Build your own.
Drysdale River Station
As the gateway to the Mitchell Falls by road or air we are the service point on road to Mitchell Falls and Kalumburu. Service availability times vary. We offer something for everyone.
Evakool
Australia's largest manufacturer of 12v/24v portable refrigerators and iceboxes. Made in Australia for Australian conditions.
Explorer RV Reception Systems
Our purpose is the design, manufacture and distribute caravan and RV antenna systems and associated equipment that are best performing systems on the market.
Big Red Cafe Birdsville
THE BIG RED CAFE is the only place in Birdsville serving coffee & meals 9am to 10pm daily. Enjoy the finest coffee whilst viewing the desert art of Wolfgang John in the BLUE POLES GALLERY.
Camprite Campers
Camprite is a family owned and run business that prides itself in the design and development of its unique TL8 and TL8s campers.
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,
EzyGo Australia
Copley Caravan and Cabin Park
Copley Caravan Park Copley is situated in the Northern Flinders Rangers in South Australia. It is ideally situated midway, between Adelaide and many popular central Australian destinations.
Best Off Road
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!
Cape York Connections
Cape York Connections was created in 1992 to offer an opportunity for people to experience a true bush 4 wheel driving holiday in Cape York - camping by spring fed creeks, fishing, hunting and enjoying the uniq
Cairns Offroad Training & Tours
For an exciting day of learning and driving on over 1000 acres of pristine rainforest and hilly scrubland, our 4WD Driver Training course gives you an insight into the type of conditions you are likely to exper
Knockout Products
Knockout-Rust (KO-66) The Penetrating Rust Hunter KO-66 is a unique formula of ingredients bought together for RUST PREVENTION.
Manta Ray
The Manta Ray Barge operates as an independent ferry service ensuring continued cost effective access to Fraser Island. Please support this great service.
Outback Signs
Wheel covers like you’ve never seen before! Need a new wheel cover for your 4x4, Caravan, Camper, Trailer or Float? Outback Signs custom makes wheel covers in full colour.
4x4 Equip
Quality 4x4 Accessories & Camping Gear, Recovery Gear, Lighting, Showers, Synthetic Winch Rope, Shovel Holder, Sand Flags, Clamp Wire Light Holders, Battery Plates, Recovery Bridle.
Keeping You Posted
Keeping You Posted is a mail redirection service for the travelling community. Keeping You Posted can ensure that you are always connected with your mail!
Caravan and Camping NSW
The Department of Lands in partnership with local government and industry has developed the caravan and camping NSW website to showcase caravan parks and camping areas on Crown land.
Reeds Prospecting Supplies
Tambo Campers
Manufacturers of off-road camper trailers at realistic prices.
SOS Mail Solutions
SOS Mail Solutions Travelling within Australia or Overseas?
Longreach to Innamincka
This trek starts at Longreach and travels in a south westerly direction passing through Stonehenge, Jundah and Windorah.
Wilbinga
Popular with locals, this track is one of the rare locations near metro Perth where you can legally drive amongst the sand dunes and get onto the beach line. This trek is suitable for most levels of experience.
Winton to Innamincka
Beginning in the open plains around Winton and ending in the Mars like gibber plains around Innamincka, this trek will take you to some of the most remarkable country in QLD’s outback before crossing into the f
West Swan to Muchea
Parts of this trek are quite popular as a sand-driving course and it provides various levels of difficulty depending on the exact track you decide to take.
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Blogs
Do you enjoy keeping a diary? What about writing travel journals? ExplorOz has a whole new system for Members to share information, thoughts, experiences, photos and more!
Aust. Capital Ttry Road Conditions
Road conditions information for: General
NSW Coast Road Conditions
Road conditions information for: Yuraygir National Park
Outback NSW Road Conditions
Road conditions information for: Barrier Highway, Local Roads, Main Roads, Silver City Highway
East Victoria Road Conditions
Road conditions information for: All Victorian Alps Region, Jamieson to Licola, Mansfield to Woods Point, Mt Buffalo National Park, Walhalla
Adelaide and Hills Road Conditions
Road conditions information for: Border Areas
Flinders Ranges Road Conditions
Road conditions information for: Flinders Ranges
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, Coober Pedy, Innamincka, Mt Dare, Oodnadatta Track, Simpson Desert Reserves and Witjura National Park, Strzelecki Track
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
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
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
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/M
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
Gunbarrel Groceries
New store offering tourists with a good range of suppplies inc.
Directory Search
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.
Wedge Island Beach Run
This is a beautiful piece of WA coastline. The trip is varied through heathland and along white sandy beaches. This is where you'll find the "Pinnacles" in the Nambung National Park.
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
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.
National Fuel Prices