Guides & Reviews

Stay informed and inspired with our comprehensive collection of news, reviews, and blogs covering camping, 4WD, touring, and survival in Australia. Explore expert insights, gear recommendations, and captivating stories to enhance your outdoor adventures.

Alpine waters are a good place for a PLB

Essential gear for remote adventures: GME MT610G PLB review

Join us as John Ford reviews the latest Personal Locator Beacon from GME. Keep reading to find out why he calls this device a “compact...

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Tasmania's best free and budget camping spots - A247 Gear

Tasmania's best free and budget camping spots

Welcome to the final part of our free and budget-friendly camping spots series by state/territory — this time we’re covering our southernmost state, Tasmania. Read...

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Oricom Tyre Pressure Monitor review - A247 Gear

Oricom Tyre Pressure Monitor review

Touring off the beaten track in Australia presents many challenging terrains, and the benefits of a tyre pressure monitoring system should never be underestimated. Never...

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New South Wales' best free and budget camping spots: part two - A247 Gear

New South Wales' best free and budget camping spots: part two

If you’re looking for iconic destinations, unforgettable activities and stunning natural landscapes, NSW is the perfect place for your next camping adventure. ...

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Beach camping restrictions on Yorke Peninsula, SA - A247 Gear

Beach camping restrictions on Yorke Peninsula, SA

The Government of South Australia recently implemented vehicle restrictions at Wauraltee Beach on Yorke Peninsula to protect the coastal environment and enhance visitor safety. But...

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Blue Mountains

New South Wales' best free and budget camping spots: part one

If you’re looking for iconic destinations, unforgettable activities and stunning natural landscapes, NSW is the perfect place for your next camping adventure. ...

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Victoria’s best free and budget camping spots: part two - A247 Gear

Victoria’s best free and budget camping spots: part two

Victoria — known for its gourmet food, stunning multifaceted landscapes, the Victorian High Country, the Yarra Valley wine region, The Great Ocean Road (including the...

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Communications in remote locations

Stay connected on the road with GME radios

Are you looking at communication options for when you are on the road, travelling Australia? We have put together a few of the key points,...

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The Twelve Apostles

Victoria’s best free and budget camping spots: part one

If you’re after beautiful beaches, rustic outback experiences and everything in between, then look no further than SA for your next camping adventure in the...

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A247 Showroom Launches In Vic

A247 Launches Showroom in Kilsyth Now more than just a leader in online stores, A247 is launching a Showroom in Kilsyth on Saturday 15 February....

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South Australia’s best free and budget camping spots - A247 Gear

South Australia’s best free and budget camping spots

If you’re after beautiful beaches, rustic outback experiences and everything in between, then look no further than SA for your next camping adventure in the...

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Beach camping can be brilliant - if you know how to drive on the sand. South Lefroy Bay, Ningaloo Coast

Western Australia’s best free and budget camping spots

Welcome to the third state/territory in our free and budget camping spots series — this time we’re covering Western Australia ...

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