September 2024 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now

With winter nearing its end for another year, we’ve included a heap of fun under the sun in our September 2024 magazine – which is out now!

Nothing says ‘fun under the sun’ more than a 4x4 trip within Western Australia, and we’ve shortlisted the top five off-road adventures in Australia’s biggest state. From the Connie Sue Highway, to Dirk Hartog Island, and everything in between. There are so many memorable destinations within WA, that cutting it back to five was no easy task.

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Also on the travel front, we explore the ancient rainforests along the daunting and challenging Creb Track in Far-North Queensland; and we wander the Oyala Thumotang National Park, which is situated between the Archer and Coen rivers on the Cape York Peninsula. Plus, we follow in the footsteps of Victoria’s most notorious bushranger, Ned Kelly, in the state’s north-east.

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Matt Raudonikis spent some time in a HiLux SR5 with V-Active technology (just don’t call it a mild hybrid). The SR5 HiLux has always been a popular choice among buyers, but does the addition of 48V tech make it a better vehicle?

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Matt then traded the HiLux for a Jimny XL in retro Heritage guise. The XL version adds more interior space and rides a bit better than the shorter-wheelbase Jimny, and its retro styling gives it a cool point of difference. There are only 500 XL Heritage models out there, so good luck getting your hands on one!

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At 4X4 Australia HQ, Jamie Gray recently put the finishing touches on our Tradie Triton build, before selling it at auction! We’ve included a comprehensive run-down of the complete process, from go to whoa – and we reckon the end result is spectacular.

Our Ford Ranger is also in the hands of a new owner, so that leaves the Everest as the sole vehicle in the 4X4 garage at present. This month, we added an MSA 4x4 fridge slide, barrier and storage drawer, before installing a National Luna Legacy stainless-steel 50-litre dual-zone fridge-freezer.

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Speaking of fridges, Dex Fulton has taken a close look at the different styles on the market – chest, upright and drawer – and explains what you should be looking for to suit your needs and requirements.

What else is there?

• Inside Offroad Industries
• Falken Wildpeak AT3W tyres and Fuel Off-Road Vapour wheels tested
• Finding Indigenous rock art in Australia
• New gear, readers’ rigs, news and more!

The September 2024 issue of 4X4 Australia is out now.