5 Berth Outback Auto 4WD
The Outback 4WD will take you past the end of the sealed road and get you off the tourist track to find your own piece of paradise. Based on the Toyota Hilux with automatic transmission, it combines 4WD capability with a comfortable automatic driving experience, perfect for longer trips. Ideal for a family or group of up to five, you’ll be camping in our tough-as-nails, easy to set-up and 100% sealed Darche tents. With the free-standing tents you can leave the camp set up if you’re staying in one spot for a few days.
Single self-inflating Darche air mattresses and sleeping bags are provided to ensure a comfortable sleep. The Outback 4WD also comes with an Outback safety kit, awning, picnic table & chairs and kitchen equipment so you have everything you need for the ultimate 4WD experience.
Travel available from: 15 April 2023 – 30 November 2023. Season 2024 starts 1st April, 2024
Season 24/25 travel from 1st April, 2024 till 31.03.2025 refer to the summary of terms PDF
4WD RVs
Our 4WD RVs are ready to take adventurous travellers off the beaten track, however for their safety, there are restricted travel areas. For restricted destinations listed below, guests are required to nominate expected travel plans with the branch at pick-up and confirm with relevant local authorities that roads are passable prior to travel.
4WD Travel Restriction Table
Restricted (Permission Required)
Route must be nominated at booking for the supplier.
State/Territory: Any islands, any remote unsealed roads (not already listed), Simpson Desert*, Gunbarrel Highway*, Tanami Track, Savannah Way from Normanton to Borroloola, Sandover Highway*
Queensland: Burke Development Road from Chillagoe to Normanton, Cape York (North of Laura/Cooktown*), Bloomfield track
South Australia: Oodnadatta Track*, Strzelecki Track*, Birdsville Track*
Tasmania: Tasmania
Western Australia: Bungle Bungles, Gibb River Road, Kalumburu Road, Mitchell Falls/ Plateau
Northern Territory: Arnhem Land*, Larapinta Road between Hermannsburg and Petermann, Plenty Highway*, Finke Road (between Alice Springs and Oodnadatta), Chambers Pillar
*Guests travelling to these locations are strongly advised to hire a satellite phone for safety purposes
Not Permitted at All Times
State/Territory: Any beaches
Queensland: Fraser Island, Moreton Island, Old Telegraph Track section of the road to Cape York, CREB Track, Cape York between 1 December- 31 May, Ghan Heritage Road (from Titjikala to Finke), Starcke Track, Fenchman Track
South Australia:
Tasmania:
Western Australia: Old Gunbarrel Highway, Canning Stock Route
Northern Territory: Boggy Hole (Finke Gorge National Park), Central Arnhem Road (past Beswick), Southern Lost City (Limmen National Park), Old South Road from Maryvale to Finke
*Guests travelling to these locations are strongly advised to hire a satellite phone for safety purposes
Not all RVs are suitable for all driving situations, so it’s important the right RV is chosen for the travel planned. thl, at its discretion, may restrict RV travel in certain areas due to adverse road or weather conditions, and the distance to nominated destinations in relation to the length of the rental period.
For travel from August to November 2023 these rules apply
https://www.australia4wdrentals.com/files/thl-4wd-road-restrictions-for-travel-commencing-before-31032024-season-23-24
See the Summary of terms and rental counter agreement for full details.
Restricted roads – are remote roads listed in the suppliers summary of terms PDF’s.
Agents notes: Written permission for Restricted Roads means are the road OPEN, SAFE and PASSABLE with no pending adverse road or weather warnings. On the day of pickup at the nominated Britz depot for pickup verify with the staff if the roads are open as the Branch gets the Roads NT and WA report daily it’s available also online at state Government website. There is a form that Britz will ask you to sign saying which roads you will be going on if any are on the restricted roads list. Please remember to purchase the Inclusive Pack Rentals and 4wd Max Cover (see Combined Liability Information PDF) at booking or at pickup for further explanation if you require it on 08 7999 7511.
The 4WD is available from Perth, Broome, Darwin, Alice Springs, Cairns and Brisbane, as well as Melbourne and Adelaide at the beginning and end of the 4WD season. With limited fleet so book early