I have added a store to this site. Now instead of wondering what a budget 4WD would cost you in Australia check out our Cheap 4WD Store to see current 4×4 prices in Sydney or 4WD in Brisbane or even Perth
I am planning on updating the store regularly so please check back frequently!
Budget 4WD Travel
Cheap Travel with a 4×4
Hiring a 4WD for the Gibb River Road
Have been meaning to put a post on this since we returned from our three week journey along the Gibb River Road and then back along the Great...
Classic Australian Drives: The Big Lap
When Australian’s talk about the “big lap” they mean the idea of circumnavigating Australia, generally on Highway 1. It’s...
Welcome to Budget 4WD Travel
Well I hope not! Having just traveled over 30,000km in Australia including many of the iconic four wheel drive (4WD) tracks I thought we had picked...
Store
Budget 4WD Travel Store is Launched
Travel Planning
Camping Gear: Camping Lights
I’m going to do a series of posts looking at the type of gear you need to take with you to make camping comfortable when out exploring in you 4wD. As they say - any fool can be uncomfortable camping!
To me there are 3 main types of lighting needs you need to consider:
General Camp Lighting
That’s [...]
Budget
How much would a Budget 4WD Trip cost us.
I split costs into up front set-up costs and on-going on the road costs.
Up front set-up costs
Vehicle Costs
The difference in vehicle purchase price and resale.
Stamp Duty 2-3% of the car’s purchase price
Insurance allow say $300 pa and bring evidence of your claim history.
Registration varies between states but can be up to A$700 for a 4WD [...]
Driving Tips
Don’t Put Petrol in a Diesel
You’ve had the diesel 4WD for about 3 weeks. You pull up to a gas station for a fill and automatically start filling the tank - unfortunately with petrol rather than diesel! There are two useful tips I can offer in this situation:
do not start the vehicle, if its blocking traffic, don’t start [...]
National Parks
Esperance & Cape le Grand National Park
On the beach front I have a high standards so when we saw the local Shire’s tag line: “the best beaches in Australia” I was cynical to say the least.
A great beach means not only gorgeous to look at but also warm enough to swim, somewhat safe, well not immediately life threatening (rips, sharks, [...]
Camp Cooking
10 Camp Cooking Tips
If you are horrified at the thought of cooking without your pantry and full kitchen, here are some tips on easy meals in the bush.
Instant rice - the 2 minute stuff in a sachet doesn’t have to be microwaved, in fact it doesn’t even need to be cooked so pop the bag in a pot, [...]