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Australian 4WD Links

Links sorted by categories.

 

 

Australian 4WD Guide

Calendar of Australian 4WD Events.

 


 
  Australian National 4WD Radio Network

A volunteer organisation providing HF radio coverage for 4WD travellers throughout Australia.  Latest information on tracks and roads.

 

Distances

Driving distance around Australia.  Includes a detailed State by State listing of distances as well as details of bus, train and airline travel.
 

  Distances from Perth

Useful Road Information

Distances Book
 

     
  Entry Permits for Access to Aboriginal Land
 

Explore Oz

A great interactive website (based in Perth) that has grown to be one of the top websites in Australia.  Trip reports. track conditions, technical advice, hints and much more.  A must-visit site if you are intending to get off the beaten track.
 

 

Exploration Diaries

The diaries of the first explorers of Western Australia.  A magnificent hardcover volume of meticulously researched material. 

For those who have an interest in retracing the routes of the first explorers the Explorers' Diaries is an essential reference.

Don't look at the price - it represents less than $1 per diary.
 

 

Eureka 4WD Training

4WD training at its best.  Learn a variety of driving techniques to tackle gravel roads, sand, mud, deep rutted tracks, rocks and water crossings.

 

Geocaching Australia

Geocaching,  pronounced gee-o-cayshing, is the high tech version of a treasure hunt. Armed with nothing more than a handheld GPS unit and a thirst for adventure, you're off for new adventures and the likelihood of finding a hidden cache. Most caches will lead you to a great area for views, history, camping spots, picnic spots ... the list is endless.

 

 

GPS Australia
Information and forums on GPS in Australia.

 

 

GPS OZ

Everything you need to know about GPS.  The staff are very knowledgeable and helpful and the prices are the best you will see (we are not associated in any way with GPSOz).
 


 
  Len Beadell

Australia's Last Great Explorer.  Good website with lots of great info.

 

Place Name Search

Every place name in Australia, every river, mountain, lake, homestead, locality, feature.  If you can't find it here it doesn't exist.

 

Smart Trip - Customised Trip Planning

Allows you to plan the shortest or fastest route between any two locations in Australia.  The on screen map provides details of historical/heritage. sightseeing, adventure and other places of interest along the way.
 

  Track Care

Established in 1996, Track Care WA Inc. is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the care and preservation of four wheel-drive tracks and their environs throughout Western Australia.
 
 

Tread Lightly

If we don't look after it it may get locked up and it may not be there for the future.

 

 

Weather Forecasts

Forecasts, readings and warnings for each State of Australia.
 

     

 
  Westprint Maps

Herit age maps for modern explorers.

 

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