Desert & Land Guides

Practical Australian guides to overland travel, vehicle preparation, camp equipment and exploring remote landscapes.

Australian outback road with modern GPS navigation
A practical checklist for a first multi-day outback drive
A practical checklist for a first multi-day outback drive: before you leave, on the road and if things go wrong. Read guide →
Preparing a vehicle and camp for remote Australian overland travel
Preparing a vehicle and camp for a remote overland trip
A plain-language preparation guide for remote overland trips: the vehicle, tyres, water, communications and the camp. Read guide →
Off-grid Australian camp with solar panels, portable power and lighting
What to look for in camp lighting and power
How to read lumens, watt-hours and runtime so you can judge camp lights and power before you buy. Read guide →