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Dog Owners Alert!

09 Feb 2014 /0 Comments/in

Man’s Best Friend – Dog Owners Alert! Guest bog by Danielle Lancaster It is no secret I am a dog lover. Dogs are people animals, and I am a people person. Dog owners need to take heed!

Fraser’s Magnificent Seven

01 Feb 2014 /0 Comments/in

Guest blog by Danielle Lancaster Travel author/photographer Danielle Lancaster gives an insight to her seven ‘must sees’ on the world-renowned Fraser Island. Below is an overview of each ‘must see’ plus the Lat/Long coordinates and more contacts.

Top Tips for Vehicle Based Camping by Robert Pepper

18 Jan 2014 /0 Comments/in

Guest blog and images by Robert Pepper We welcome freelance motoring journalist, author, photographer and driver trainer Robert Pepper. Based in Melbourne, Robert specialises in offroad vehicles and navigation. His books include: GPS Vehicle Navigation in Australia, The 4WD Handbook and 4WD Treks Close to Melbourne.  Robert has had over 400 articles and twice judged […]

Win a Fraser Island Holiday!

07 Jan 2014 /0 Comments/in

Congratulations Lucy Dee! Here’s your chance to win a #Fraserisland Holiday thanks to #bluedogphotography #qld4wd and #kingfisherbay  To enter, simply: 1. Like our QLD 4WD Treks Facebook Page, this post, and please feel free to share if you like and 2. Like the Kingfisher Bay Resort Facebook Page 3. Like our Bluedog Photography Page Fraser Island lies just […]

Update from Queensland NPWS Re Amamoor State Forest

26 Oct 2013 /0 Comments/in

For Amamoor Creek Camping Area, Cedar Grove Camping Area and Amama Day Use Area ‘Open fires must not be lit anywhere in the above mentioned protected areas. Open fires are defined as: wood fires that are not fully self-contained, including open campfires, braziers, drums, other open containers, and QPWS supplied fire-rings and barbeques. The fire […]

Wishing those in NSW all the best!

19 Oct 2013 /0 Comments/in

Sending out our thoughts for all those affected and fighting the bush fires raging in New South Wales at the moment. For up to date news on the fires visit: http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/dsp_content.cfm?cat_id=683 Please stay safe! Featured image: Blackened: The wreckage in Yellow Rock, Blue Mountains. Photo: Dallas Kilponen Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/more-than-100-homes-destroyed-conditions-set-to-worsen-20131018-2vshk.html#ixzz2iASiTgOe        

Moreton Island Update

07 Oct 2013 /0 Comments/in

Update from Queensland NPWS re Moreton Island Update from Queensland NPWS re Moreton Island: ‘The sand roads on Moreton Island are currently soft, dry and boggy. Please ensure that you prepare your vehicle before arriving on the island and bring your own recovery gear. Tyres should be deflated whilst on the vehicle barge. Engage 4WD […]

Welcome to 4WDCTB

05 Oct 2013 /0 Comments/in

Welcome Welcome to the first edition of 4WD Treks Close to Brisbane! It’s been a great pleasure researching the tracks in this edition from leisurely drives to challenging off-road experiences. A huge thank you to the many who assisted with this project. We hope you enjoy the drives and exploring around Brisbane and our following […]