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Rodeo Mt Isa

Mt Isa Rodeo

Dust off those boots, grab your Akubra and tighten your buckles because the legendary Mount Isa Mines Rodeo returns to the red dirt of Buchanan Park, where the best cowgirls and cowboys in the coun...

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Mother of the Goldfields - Hema Maps

Mother of the Goldfields

Set on a red dirt track carved out of the desert, the iconic Birdsville Races see the township swell from around 100 people to more than 6,000 punters, revellers and outback diehards chasing two da...

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Planning an Australian adventure with your dog? Here's what to consider before you leave. - Hema Maps

Planning an Australian adventure with your dog? Here's what to consider before you leave.

Travelling Australia with your dog has become part of the touring lifestyle for thousands of adventurers. Whether you're exploring the beaches of the South Coast, tackling an Outback track or spend...

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TRAVEL: Charters Towers, Qld - Hema Maps

TRAVEL: Charters Towers, Qld

Charters Towers has a golden legacy. Once hailed as ‘The World’ and Queensland’s second-largest city, it boasts a rich gold-rush history, a beautiful streetscape, iconic landmarks and stunning natu...

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Cooler MonthsWinter Escapes: Exploring the High Country, Southern Highlands and Canberra - Hema Maps

Winter Escapes: Exploring the High Country, Southern Highlands and Canberra

Winter is a great time to see a different side of Australia. The air is crisp, the crowds are smaller (unless hitting the slopes 😊), and many of our favourite touring regions take on a completely n...

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Australia’s 5 Most Remote 4WD Tracks - Hema Maps

Australia’s 5 Most Remote 4WD Tracks

If your idea of adventure involves endless desert horizons, days without seeing another vehicle and complete off-grid isolation, Australia’s remote desert tracks deliver in a way few places on Eart...

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4WDThe CREB Track, Cape York QLD - Hema Maps

The CREB Track, Cape York QLD

North Queensland is a 4WD enthusiasts paradise, and the CREB (Cairns Regional Electricity Board) Track is one of the many routes that attracts visitors to this remote and challenging part of Austra...

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