Posts by Camping Girl
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…
Read MoreBudget 4WD Travel Store is Launched
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 PerthI am planning on updating the store regularly so please check back frequently!
Read MoreHiring 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 Northern Highway. We started our journey in Broome. As we couldn’t get into the Cable Beach
Read MoreEsperance & 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,…
Read MoreThink like a Buyer to Sell a Vehicle in a Hurry
I intend in the future to do into the details of buying and selling paperwork in the various states of Australia, but today I found Dave’s post where he’s just sold his car in the States.Its always stressful when you are need to sell an expensive asset in a limited time frame. You might need…
Read MoreClassic 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 a lot more options! Just…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreExplore 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 main…
Read MoreDon’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 the…
Read MoreGear 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…
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