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Steep Point: The Most Westerly Point of the Australian Mainland
Posted on: 16/10/15While the off-road masses journey to reach the northernmost tip of Australia in Cape York, its westernmost cousin quietly amazes those who make the trip out to Steep Point in Western Australia.
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The Map Patrol in the Simpson Desert
Posted on: 05/09/14A team of six Map Patrol explorers spent a week exploring the Simpson Desert to gather information for Hema’s mapping database, testing more advanced data capture techniques and the new technologies for doing so in the process.
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South East Queensland 2014
Posted on: 13/05/14The Map Patrol explored South East Queensland in a whirlwind month that was filled with twenty distinct 4WD trips close to Brisbane.
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Discovering Utah by 4WD - Australian Explorers in the USA
Posted on: 05/05/14A couple of Australian four-wheel drivers recently headed off to the USA to discover one of the country’s most iconic off-road destinations: Utah.
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Four-wheel driving in Africa
Posted on: 06/11/13After finishing the Australian leg of their trans-continental expedition, Aussie Overlanders Kirsty and Gareth are about to experience the wiles of Africa in their trusty Troop Carrier.
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Taking on the Tanami Track
Posted on: 21/10/13Lynda from Hema Maps completed an epic trip from Western Australia back to Brisbane through the centre of Australia and one of its most challenging routes: the Tanami Track.
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Exploring the Kimberley
Posted on: 04/10/13Heading west to explore the iconic Gibb River Road and greater Kimberley region, Lynda from Hema Maps embarked on an adventure she wouldn’t soon forget.
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The Hema Maps Girls in Cape York
Posted on: 29/06/13A couple of Hema Maps explorers headed up to Cape York to talk to retailers in the region while exploring the iconic tip of Australia.
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Map Patrol in Cape York Pt. 1: Cooktown to Vrilya Point
Posted on: 13/06/13Words and photos by Carlisle Rogers, Publisher & Editor of 4WD Touring Australia
Heading up to the Cape in May was always going to be an interesting experience. While the wet season this year was relatively dry, recent downpours ensured that the tracks would be slippery, and in some places, impassable.
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Cape York Pt. 1: Cooktown to Vrilya Point
Posted on: 13/06/13Words and photos by Carlisle Rogers, Publisher & Editor of 4WD Touring Australia
Heading up to the Cape in May was always going to be an interesting experience. While the wet season this year was relatively dry, recent downpours ensured that the tracks would be slippery, and in some places, impassable.