About 4x4 Explore.
Use your 4WD to do what it was built to do.
Australia is a truly beautiful country, and we would love to help you explore it.
4x4 Explore is an Australian veteran-owned and operated tour company.
We plan, book and lead 4WD tagalong tours of some of the most iconic and remote parts of Australia. We provide information packs that help prepare you and your vehicle for your tour. And our experienced guides can support you to tackle all challenges.
You bring a 4WD, your camping gear, cooking gear, food and water. And some fire wood for our awesome campfires.
We make preparing for an experience like this easy, provide the safety of travelling in a group, and facilitate what is for many a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience.
Why 4x4 Explore?
Whether you join one of our scheduled tours or ask us to arrange a custom one for you, each 4x4 Explore tour includes:
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We take care of research, route planning and risk assessments and we lead the group each day. All you have to do is follow us to see all the highlights of your chosen tour.
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Do our scheduled tour dates not quite suit? Are our destinations or itineraries not quite what you’re after? You can contact us to discuss alternate tour dates or custom tours.
We can also assist you with large-group bookings for more than six vehicles, as well as customised corporate and private tours.
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We will arrange all the passes, permits and bookings required for access and camping, making your experience hassle-free.
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We don’t charge extra for passengers in your vehicle. Bring the whole family, or get some friends together to share the cost.
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You will receive vehicle preparation information and packing recommendations to help ensure your vehicle and passengers are well prepared for your tour.
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Throughout your tour, your experienced guide will share off-road driving techniques, tips on navigating obstacles, vehicle recovery assistance, and (on tours that include trailers) safe towing tips.
We also provide the safety of travelling as part of a group led by an experienced tour guide.
Additionally, your guide will carry paper and electronic maps, GPS, first aid kit, emergency communications, and emergency beacon.
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We will share some of the amazing history and stories of the areas you visit on your tour.
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Whether you choose to swim, take a walk, read a book, stargaze or just do nothing, our tours include time to relax.
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We will facilitate some fun social activities for your tour group, usually around a roaring campfire.
All our tour prices are per vehicle and all our tours are self-drive and self-catered. You will need to provide your own 4WD, camping gear, cooking equipment, food and drinking water. Some tours provide opportunities for you to purchase meals at restaurants, pubs and hotels.
Meet the team.
Shane (Fid) Nicoll, Head Tour Guide
Fid is an army officer, yacht master, husband and father.
Fid has decades of off-road driving experience gained in some of the most challenging environments all over Australia and overseas, in both wheeled and tracked vehicles. He has significant 4WD experience in a variety of terrains and conditions including mountains, desert, rock, mud, snow and sand. He has a wealth of experience in planning complex activities, leading diverse groups, managing risk and delivering training.
Heather Nicoll, Operations Manager
Heather is a former army officer, experienced manager, wife and mother.
While Heather also has substantial 4WD experience and may make an appearance on a tour or two, she manages the business and provides a ‘firm base’ for safety during tours, coordinating any support that might be needed.
Cameron Nicoll, Tour Guide
Cam is an experienced off-road driver and tour guide.
Cam leads and supports tours, including planning, navigation, communications, coaching and training. He also brings mechanical knowledge and enjoys playing pool in outback pubs.