4x4 — 4WD & Camping Accessories

It was that time of year again when the Outdoor Retailer Show (ORA) was on - The ORA ‘is owned by the Snow & Outdoor Trade Association, which is a Not-For-Profit association run solely to provide a trade exhibition to the outdoor industry in Australia and New Zealand’. Air pole technology in the camping world was on display at our stand. This advanced technology has existed for quite some time now, however, it has only just recently entered the Australian outdoor market.

The show allowed us to highlight the durability of air tents – we had the Turon Air range on display inside and outside. Our Turon Air 6 battled the elements outside - let’s just say it was the most ideal weather to prove how sturdy inflatable air tents really are! We also gave visitors the opportunity to see how easy the tents are to inflate and how they come packaged. For those interested in our inflatable tents - quick easy set up, durable and light weight – the Turon Air range is ideal for you!

Other products on display included our RAVEN series – dual row light bars and lighting accessories with LIFETIME WARRANTY. Sure, there are a number of light bars on the market – however, the team at eXterrain feel that it is important to have high quality lights bars at a more affordable price. Another point of difference is that the smaller Raven bars can also be utilised as reverse lights – we have two models – the RAVEN Pack – (which includes, the light bar, brackets and loom) ideally fitted around the hitch receiver, and the Hitch24L which is a more affordable option, fitted around the ‘tongue’.

The GoannaRT1500 recovery track was also at the show – we know that in extreme weather conditions, the level of difficulty for 4WD tracks can increase quite rapidly and unexpectedly. For those who have not upgraded their vehicle with 4WD mud tyres, the Goanna RT1500 is essential. Designed to offer an easy storage solution, the Goanna RT1500 requires no installation or brackets and provides exceptional ‘goanna like’ grip to assist the driver when stuck in muddy, snowy and sandy conditions.

Thank you to the organisers of the show and everyone who attended the show. If anyone would like any further information about our products and services, please feel free to contact us.

Part I was the first leg of 9 day 4WD camping trip that was taken from Sydney, along the coast which ended in the Victorian Desert (Over 4000kms).

The first stop was at a remote free camping spot– a 1 night stay at Tin Mines Campground at Woomargama National Park located in the South West Slopes region of southern NSW.

On our way to Tin Mines Campground, Woomargama National Park

The next day, we packed up and settled at Lake Eildon - Candlebark Campground, Fraser Block – being a popular time during school holidays, a camp site was pre-booked with facilities and a great spot by the lake side.

View of Lake Eildon on our way to Candlebark Campground

Driving along the great Ocean Road, we settled at the Great Otway National Park – easy 4WD tracks and a number of free camping grounds. A popular tourist destination and because of this, we were lucky to find a camp site to pitch the tent early afternoon. With our tent pitched for two nights, we explored the Otways and wildlife – with a small walk to witness Hopetoun Falls and then drove some tracks.

During our stay at the Great Otway National Park, we drove about 1.5 hours to experience the Twelve Apostles - limestone stacks off the shore of the Port Campbell National Park.We walked the small walkway available along with a scenic helicopter ride giving us the best of all views.

After an amazing experience with the Apostles we headed back to campsite and prepared for the next leg of our short summer adventure!

Most campsite information is available online - please keep in mind that some areas such as Woomargama NP are remote.

Outdoor Retailer Australia show 2018

PART I - From Sydney to the Great Otway National Park