Welcome to Outback Travel Australia
4WD and Remote Travel Information
As one of Australia’s leading 4WD and Travel websites, we make it easy to research your next trip, 4WD and equipment, destinations and much more. Join Allan Whiting as he shares news, 4WD reviews and his advice when tackling the outback.
Latest Articles
Different 4WD systems explained
There are several different 4WD drive systems in the marketplace and many 4WD buyers are confused about the relative merits of each type.
Crew cab safety and comfort issues
Japanese 4×4 trucks from Isuzu, Fuso and Hino have missed out on many of the dynamic safety initiatives that their 4×2 brethren enjoy. Also, there are glaring crew-safety issues with all Japanese 4WD truck crew cabs.
Choosing an awning
We get asked about awnings quite often, so here’s the low-down on selecting and using the right one for your needs. We’ve lived with all types of awnings and we’ve yet to find one that’s wind-proof.
About Outback Travel Australia
Established in 2009, Outback Travel Australia is owned and operated by Allan Whiting, with a great deal of assistance from the dedicated Outback Travel Australia team. Allan’s career as a journalist spans many years; he considers himself fortunate to have been able to follow his passion for writing about trucks, sailing boats, four wheel drives, touring and camping.
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Outback Travel Supporter Program
OTA Supporters contributions assist us to carry out real world testing of 4WD vehicles, tyres, driving lights and light bars, aftermarket accessories and camping equipment. Researching, testing and producing content for the website is a full-time job. Our approach is to be totally honest and report our findings, good or bad!
Supporters will enjoy the benefit of being able to email or phone Allan Whiting directly for personalised advice and discussion on any 4WD or touring related topic. Supporters receive invitations to join the OTA team on camping trips, are offered genuine ‘supporter only’ discounts, are encouraged to contribute ideas for articles on the website. From time to time, we have supporter draws to win prizes!
Thank you to present and past OTA supporters, your contributions are very much appreciated.
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