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 [...]
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 [...]
Classic Australian Drives: The Big Lap
submit_url = ‘http://www.budget4wdtravel.com/2007/11/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 an awesome adventure, and one that can be undertaken by a conventional vehicle as you don’t have to go off road. Its just if you have a 4WD you will have [...]
How much will a budget trip around Australia cost? Part 1: Day to Day Costs
The key costs I split into setup (capital if you will) and running costs (day to day budget). Obviously you need the money to buy gear and the vehicle up front but hope to get most of this back at the end of the trip. There is an old saying in Australia, “any idiot can [...]
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 [...]
Gear list for camping or sleeping in a car or 4WD
submit_url = ‘http://www.budget4wdtravel.com/2007/10/gear-list-for-camping-or-sleeping-in-a-car-or-4wd’;Over the years I’ve seen hundreds of suggested packing lists for backpackers or light-weight travelers but the list is a little longer if you are car or 4WD camping
Keeping Food Cool
Its not optional given Australia’s weather – you need to have some type of cooling either a fridge set up (which will probably [...]
Tips on Driving in Australia
First off – if you have just taken a long plane flight and crossed multiple time zones please do not pick up a car at the airport. You will be much better off getting public transit or an airport shuttle (shared taxi) to your hotel and getting over the jet lag.
Bring your local driver’s [...]