4x4 Magazine Australia

ESCAPE THE CHILL

AS THE COLDER months take hold in the southern states of Australia, a lot of us are thinking of escaping to the warmer climes of the north. At this stage, 2020 probably isn’t going to be a year for travel, but as you’re shivering in your Uggies this winter, start making plans to ensure some respite in the years ahead.

The Top End of the Northern Territory is a destination on the bucket list of most, if not all 4x4 travellers. Not only does it offer warmth all year ’round but there’s plenty of adventures to be had there, particularly if you’re keen to get off the beaten track.

Unfortunately for most of us, particularly those in the southern states, the Top End is a long way away and a 4x4 trip there usually means a week of travel either end of your adventures just to get there and back. It’s something many folks just can’t afford to spend that much time away from home and work.

FIFO TOURISTS

THERE IS A WAY to maximise your time in the Territory with a fly-in/fly-out holiday to Darwin and either hiring a 4x4

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