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.
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Hybrid 4WDs are the future in Australia
Every vehicle maker is now committed to electrification in some form on all new models. For Australian-market 4WDs it’s a certainty that we’ll see ‘real’ 4WDs – vehicles with true off-road capability – in increasing numbers in the next two years.
Bush fire fighters need better equipment
The volunteers who risk their lives and give up their time to defend life and property from disaster deserve our highest praise and long-postponed remuneration as well. The under-funded bushfire effort in this country is a national disgrace.
In line water filter
There’s nothing worse than getting a load of crook water, so we’re always very fussy about the source of any water that we put into our camper tank – and we always filter as we fill.
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 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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