ZZASJDDNPHAX 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 Store is Launched
Hiring a 4WD for the Gibb River Road
I came across this great post by Carol R on the Thorntree Forum I thought it deserved not to be buried in the Thorntree archives never to be found again so with Carol’s permission I’ve reproduced here:
submit_url = ‘http://www.budget4wdtravel.com/2007/11/hiring-a-4wd-for-the-gibb-river-road’;Have been meaning to put a post on this since we returned from our three week [...]
Explore Australia by 4WD
I thought I would do an occasional series of book reviews of books, maps and other gear that is of interest to those wanting to get off-road.
Explore Australia by 4WD by Craig Lewis and Cathy Savage describes over 25,000 kilometers of remote tracks with detailed route directions and GPS readings. .It doesn’t include the [...]
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 [...]
10 Things You Need to Know about Outback Travel
Driving in the outback of Australia is a lot different from driving on the east coast or any of the main highways. The key difference is you may go days without seeing another vehicle and longer if its not tourist season or you aren’t on a main road .
There are some universal rules which [...]
Planning a 4WD Trip Around Australia in 5 Easy Steps
How to plan a big trip may be daunting – but essentially can be broken down to a few simple steps.
Working out where approximately you want to go is one of the first things to do. If your list only extends to a quick trip down the coast from Cairns to Sydney, then you [...]