4WD Australia

What are your thoughts on the below? We recommend joining a local 4x4 club in your area to learn the correct techniques of beach 4x4ing.

If you need help finding a National 4WD Council associated club in your area then reach out to us!!

Rescuer worried about inexperienced drivers tackling difficult terrain in 4WDs Four-wheel driving is getting more popular, but some in the industry say inexperienced drivers may be putting themselves in danger.

If you love your Four Wheel Driving like us and our colleagues at 4WD Tasmania, then we encourage you to make a submission regarding the Tasmania West Coast Off Road Vehicle Strategy opened by the Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Service.

If you could find time to look at the document and make a submission via the link below that would be fantastic to support our likeminded fellows in Tasmania. Public submissions are invited by way of the Parks & Wildlife website.

https://parks.tas.gov.au/be-involved/have-your-say

The draft strategy is open for public comment until 24th July 2024. Lets all get on board to keep our tracks open!!

You now have eight weeks to have your say on the draft West Coast Off Road Vehicle Strategy.

The draft strategy aims to protect the important natural and cultural values of the area, while allowing safe access, improved facilities and enhanced recreational experiences within the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area and West Coast more broadly.

Submissions and comments can be made on the draft strategy through the Have Your Say page on our website: https://parks.tas.gov.au/be-involved/have-your-say

ABC LandLine on Land Rover.....

How Australia changed the 4WD that's influenced designs across the world Four-wheel drives are commonplace in Australia, but that wasn't always the way.

4WD Australia Delegates are busy at work for the betterment of our members.

If you're in Darwin this weekend don't forget to drop by the Toyota Landcruiser Club Darwin stall and say g'day at the Darwin 4WD, Boating & Camping Expo this weekend.

Some amazing pub facts that we guarantee even some Aussies aren't aware of!! We are mighty proud to be Australian!!

The world's largest population of wild camels is found in Australia. 🐫 And 20 other mind blowing facts about Australia

1. Australia is the sixth-largest country in the world by total area.
2. The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Queensland, is the world's largest coral reef system and is visible from outer space.
3. Australia is the only continent that is also a single country, and it is sometimes referred to as "the island continent."
4. The world's largest monolith, Uluru (formerly known as Ayers Rock), is located in the Northern Territory of Australia.
5. Australia has over 10,000 beaches, and if you visited one new beach every day, it would take over 27 years to see them all.
6. The Australian Alps, located in the southeastern corner of the country, receive more snowfall than Switzerland.
7. The kangaroo and the emu are both featured on the Australian coat of arms because they are unable to walk backward, symbolizing the country's progress.
8. Australia is home to some of the deadliest animals and plants in the world, including the box jellyfish, funnel-web spider, and venomous snakes.
9. The dingo is a native Australian wild dog.
10. The world's largest population of wild camels is found in Australia.
11. The Sydney Opera House, one of the most famous architectural landmarks in the world, was designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon.
12. Australia has more than 60 designated wine regions, and it is the fourth-largest exporter of wine in the world.
13. The Australian national gemstone is the opal, and Australia produces around 95% of the world's supply.
14. The longest fence in the world, the Dingo Fence or Dog Fence, stretches over 5,600 kilometers (3,480 miles) across Australia to protect livestock from wild dingoes.
15. Australia has the world's largest population of camels.
16. The Great Ocean Road, located in Victoria, is one of the world's most scenic coastal drives.
17. The capital city of Australia is Canberra, located in the Australian Capital Territory.
18. Australia is home to the world's oldest rainforest, the Daintree Rainforest in Queensland.
19. The Australian Aboriginal people have inhabited the continent for over 65,000 years, making it one of the oldest continuous cultures in the world.
20. Vegemite, a popular spread in Australia, is made from leftover brewers' yeast extract and is rich in B vitamins.
21. Australia has the highest proportion of migrant settlers in the world, with over 25% of Australians born overseas.

Don't forget to provide your feedback on the proposed protections in the Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park management plan before July 19th.
https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/news-hub/news/articles/2024/04/proposed-protections-for-sacred-salt-lake?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0mtKQkEpgH4kZWAp6P_3m5ZFZLaZEnZ0ym4LmD6vR7K306cVmKIGhDQF4_aem_ARIik5HXyW-frD9W5cHKcEPsr1NPLWysSQQ_rP8zn-uDSYWk8T6-B9MfSJd0q9WcCKEVxVbjZ9s0YjB7tj9swbkc

Department for Environment and Water - Proposed protections for… Preserving cultural significance and increasing visitor safety are among proposals to help Traditional Owners manage one of the Outback’s most popular…

To all the past and present Servicemen and Servicewomen who have served this great country...... Lest We Forget ❤️

Great work by the Outback 4wd Club in Alice Springs installing a new Australian flag at the geographical centre of Australia!!

If you visit the area, then please don't forget to tag us in your photos and adventures!!

Great work 4WD Tasmania raising money for a worthy cause!! Kicking goals as usual!!

For those with a new 300 series LandCruiser or Tundra, make sure you check with Toyota on a potential recall with a transmission issue.

https://www.drive.com.au/news/toyota-landcruiser-300-series-and-tundra-recalled-in-australia/?fbclid=IwAR2DTqmqdcIgDrQ3MNYsMrHz0oZL4MimAlMiQtqKnyr5lsAQOHPp3tUQhyg

Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series and Tundra recalled in Australia The Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series SUV and the Toyota Tundra pick-up have been recalled due to a problem with the transmission.

Well done 4WD South Australia for getting involved. Keep up the good work.

Great work by 4WD South Australia keeping our country looking pristine!! Amazing work!!

If you'd like to join one of our affiliated Four Wheel Drive clubs throughout this wonderful country then reach out to your State/Territory Association or us and we can put you in touch.

Stay safe out there on the tracks.

The Mount Lofty Rangers 4WD Club of SA undertook a ‘mini cleanup’ while touring around Beachport during the Australia Day Long Weekend. Sadly, they didn’t need to try very hard, and it certainly didn’t turn out very ‘mini’.

KESAB provided rubbish bags to club members. As they toured around the area, on the beaches and in the dunes, when they stopped, they picked up rubbish. Items varied from bottles and cans to nappies, car parts and ropes, nets, floats and tubs from fishing boats.

They couldn’t stop for all the rubbish as they would not have got to their destination.

Given the significant rain the Northern Territory has had there are some road closures to be aware off. The NT is currently cut off from WA and is suspected to be the case for the next week.

Please jump on the road report page to keep up to date with restrictions and road closures across your state.

🚧 Victoria Highway is CLOSED between Manbullo Airfield Access and the WA border.

Always check Road Report NT and https://roadreport.nt.gov.au to stay up to date with the latest information.

Interesting story, in particular if you are planing to travel the Canning Stock Route

A new kind of outback toilet gets a dry run, with 'huge possibilities' for remote tourism A waterless loo that keeps the flies away could offer a healthy solution for a tricky problem in the Australian outback.

Great news for these states,

❗️❌ IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ❌❗️

What a fantastic, good news story; yes, I know we all agree some of what is done shouldn't be necessary, like removing other people's rubbish, but hats off to these guys and Four Wheel Drive Victoria for really making a difference.

https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid06skqNDZqPNRxHVxMTsUtECE7EcKbiXnJtN5eAct4o2argtJcVJe4MsgkLpo3fYj1l&id=100064362322243&mibextid=Nif5oz

4wd Clubs volunteering to help maintain Barrington Tops. Newcastle & Districts 4Wheel Drive Club Inc. Port hunter 4wd club members only 4WD NSW & ACT

The Broom Bash - Barrington Tops National Park

It is great to see the strengthening of relationships between the 4WD industries, 4WD NSW & ACT and recreational groups.

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/4wd-owner-and-towing-company-fined-for-scarring-protected-qld-wetlands-near-townsville/ar-AA1gfRde?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=0791adb19a9f491eba888ebf4504f7c1&ei=15&fbclid=IwAR3L4l4XwE3N9PxQBhBEZ0d0lPFb6nmghcw-7wm9F-bn4VM3ABccYpMTRMU

4WD owner and towing company fined for scarring protected Qld wetlands near Townsville Rangers in North Queensland have fined a four-wheel drive owner and towing company after their "deep wheel ruts" scared protected wetlands.

https://www.9news.com.au/national/elastic-4wd-straps-sold-for-more-than-five-years-recalled-over-risk-of-severe-injury-or-death/6b532a46-b47b-4e78-b2b9-483d314443d7?fbclid=IwAR09uN1aymAansp8Z6mHOoR3I_2VwkFRgOUh4Oow2ftEtvgo7cVV1TFuW78

4WD sn**ch straps sold for more than five years recalled They were sold at Mitre 10, True Value Hardware, Home Hardware and Thrifty Link Hardware stores across Aus...

Great work, well done to the WA team

The following post is from a Cape York Facebook site, sadly this type of behaviour is becoming widespread across Australia. The throw-away don't care society of today, is going to also throw away our access to enjoy our recreation. The focus of comments about these types of posts is labelling this type of thing as "disgusting, lowlifes, grubs, filthy pigs, authorities need to throw the book at them, need more ranges, so on and so on, when really what needs to happen is people need to take control of there own actions. There will be a National campaign started by a SA 4wd Club about trying to educate on the correct way to use your bowels in the bush. If you care about camping in a clean campsite and if you care about our beautiful country, please support the I Give a Crap publication and help stop putting Crap on Australia.

" W have just come off the OTT one of the biggest shocks for us was how dirty the campsites were. Such a shame. Elliot’s was the only one we found didn’t have people's poo everywhere and toilet paper and baby wipes- I get that there are toilets there but we also saw a lot of the uses of the sites have toilet tents as well. Noalans on the north side was shocking, with poo-stained baby wipes hanging in trees. No toilet tent on site which would be fine if people burnt their wipes/paper. Maybe we were unlucky with our trip but sad to see in such a beautiful place."

Great work by an SA club

Park Up For a Night In Gilgandra Region! Gilgandra Cultural Precinct Overnight Parking Trial Commences and Camping Guide Released