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Family Day Trip Ideas to Samford & Surrounds

Samford, just a 20-minute drive from Brisbane, is full of charm, natural beauty, and exciting adventures perfect for a family day out. From serene walking trails to hands-on animal encounters, the...

Our Top Ten Favourite Christmas Lights Displays on Brisbane's Southside for 2024

Looking to see some great Christmas light displays this month? Here are our favourite Christmas lights displays on Brisbane’s southside for 2024. Jump in the car and enjoy the perfect activity fo...

Kenilworth Adventure Guide

Kenilworth is a lively, little rural town planted in the heart of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, nestled amongst some of South East Queensland’s best national parks and forestry regions. It is perf...

Fraser Coast Destination Guide

The Fraser Coast is a jewel of Queensland's coastline a few hours north of Brisbane littered with quaint seaside townships offering the quintessential sleepy beachfront experience. Despite its idy...

Top 3 Freshwater Rock Pools Near Brisbane

Are you looking for a weekend adventure that will get the kids out in nature? South East Queensland has a great range of rock pools scattered around the region that offer the perfect day trip adven...

A Nature Escape on Your Doorstep: Springbrook National Park

Living in Brisbane offers an abundance of natural wonders right at our doorstep, and one such gem is Springbrook National Park in south-east Queensland. A perfect day trip destination, Springbrook...

4 Hidden Getaways Near Brisbane

Looking to break out of the city for the weekend? We found the best spots that you can find just down the road. The Gold Coast’s beaches may attract the crowds every weekend but the Hinterlands, on...

A First Timer's Experience with Motorama 4x4xMORE

If you’ve purchased a four-wheel drive from Motorama in the past seven years, you have no doubt heard of or have been invited to attend one of our 4x4xMORE Tag-Along Tours. The initiative was broug...

Taking the Scenic Route: Somerset Region

Do you have a new car that you're eager to drive? Are you looking for a Sunday activity that doesn't require much thought? Or, maybe you just like getting behind the wheel? Whichever it is, the Som...

2023 K'gari Clean Up Weekend

Recently, Motorama 4x4xMORE joined the 2023 K'gari Clean Up - an annual effort hosted by Four Wheel Drive Association Queensland to remove rubbish from the shores of the world's largest sand island...

A Destination Guide to the Scenic Rim

The Scenic Rim is a stunning region about an hour's drive from Brisbane and is home to unique experiences, delicious local food and wine, and some must-visit destinations of southeast Queensland. O...

History of Motorama 4X4XMORE

At Motorama, we love to share our lust for adventure with our customers. We sell 4WDs from all the mainstream manufacturers to drivers who are keen to experience the lifestyle benefits of having a...

Motorama Pitstop: Yatala Drive-In

We all love a good night at the movies, though the drive-in movies seem to be making way for big 3D, high tech cinemas. Fear not! There are a handful of the old-school drive-in theatres around and ...

Motorama Pitstop: Moreton Island trip in the Toyota Prado

When an opportunity arises to get out of the office and escape the hectic lifestyle of the city, if you’re lucky enough to have the chance, then it’s not something that you should often pass up! S...

The Best Parks for Kids in Brisbane

Brisbane has over 1500 parks to get out and play in – so if you’re looking for somewhere to take the kids this weekend to take advantage of the warmer weather, we’ve rounded up our customers’ top r...

Getting offroad with Motorama 4X4XMORE!

Recently, I was lucky enough to join the Motorama 4x4xMore team leading their first ever adventure off-road. Getting out with experts and novices alike proved for a great experience tackling a beac...

Essential 4X4 Equipment

Going off-road can be fun, if you’re properly prepared. It doesn’t matter if you’re hitting the tracks for a weekend, or getting off-road for a couple of weeks, our guide to the essentials will mak...

The 5 Best Beaches for the Summer Holidays

Heading to the beach in summer is a no-brainer; the trick in the school holidays is to find spots that haven’t already been taken over by sun seekers. The Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast are the ...

4X4XMORE Best Beaches: Fraser Island

Fraser Island has long been considered the ultimate destination for a serious 4X4 off road adventure. With long beaches (and I mean 75 Miles long), world heritage listed rainforests and lakes, Fras...

Motorama 4X4XMORE Best Beaches: Bribie Island

Bribie Island is one of only two islands connected to the Queensland mainland by bridge, and the closest to Brisbane – being only a 90-minute drive from the CBD. With spectacular views of the Glass...

Motorama 4X4XMORE Best Beaches: Noosa North Shore

If you’ve never been off-roading before, North Shore Noosa serves as the off-roading gateway to Fraser Island, Rainbow Beach and the Great Sandy National Park. Powder white sand, pristine waters, l...

4X4XMORE Best Beaches: Stradbroke Island

Stradbroke Island is divided into two islands, North and South – both of which make for ideal holiday spots the whole year round. If you haven’t discovered the jewel in Moreton Bay’s crown, why not...

Motorama 4X4XMORE Best Beaches: Moreton Island

Moreton Island is one of the most picturesque islands in South East Queensland, sitting right in the heart of Moreton Bay. Just a quick ferry ride from bayside Brisbane, get your slice of tropical ...

4X4XMORE Best Tracks: 14 Rivers Crossing, Killarney

Queensland has some of the most iconic landscapes in the country, from gorgeous bush scenery in the west, to pristine beaches on the coast and islands. The Motorama 4X4XMORE Team love a trip out to...

Motorama 4X4XMORE Best Beaches: South Ballina

The best things in life used to be free and so was South Ballina Beach. But unfortunately it's closed to vehicle access now due to ongoing concerns about public safety and impacts to the environmen...

Glamping Around Brisbane

Looking for your next adventure around Brisbane, but don’t want to rough it? The Motorama Team hit the road to find the best spots to getaway for a luxury weekend in the great outdoors. Your option...

Adventure Guide: Double Island Point

The Motorama 4X4XMORE Team are always looking for places to take an adventure. Double Island Point is a quick getaway for anyone looking to get out of the city, and one of our favourite destination...

Glamping on Moreton Island

Moreton Island is the best holiday destination if you want to be secluded on the sand within an hour or so of Brisbane. Your guide to another side of the island is here. The Gold Coast and the Suns...

Camping Around Brisbane

Looking for an adventure holiday, but don’t have more than a weekend? If you can’t get away for long, we found the best spots less than 2 hours from the city limits. Mount Barney Lodge is right in ...

The Best Kept Secret 4X4 Tracks

South east Queensland and Northern NSW is littered with scenic drives. From the mountains to the rainforest, we found some cool drives that will have you ready to jump in the car. In the Lockyer Va...

Electric Break Controllers

When you need to tow more than a certain amount, you’ll need to fit an electric brake to your car. But how do they work? When you tow anything small, you brake and the load behind you generally sto...

The 5 Biggest Off-Roading Mistakes

Off-roading can be lots of fun when it’s done right. If you get it wrong, it can turn into an expensive adventure. Here are the five biggest mistakes our team have seen off the beaten track. Some o...

Adventure Guide: Sunshine Coast Camping

There are plenty of spots that showcase the diverse beauty of South East Queensland. Here’s a quick wrap up of some of 3 of the Sunshine Coast’s best camping destinations we’ve found. Aside from Cl...

Off-Road Tyre Pressures

Unless you have tried it, letting half the air out of your tyres to go off road might seem like a crazy idea, however it couldn’t be further from the truth, and any experienced off roader will agre...

Double Island Point with Creek to Coast

If you're new to the world of 4WD'ing, then taking your vehicle off-road for the first time can be a bit daunting. Motorama took Sammie O'Brien, the Creek to Coast team and our 4X4XMORE members out...

Behind the scenes: Motorama 4X4XMORE Club

Queensland is built for 4WDs – and Brisbane has been driving Motorama 4X4s for over 50 years. Motorama 4X4XMORE is more than just a destination to buy the latest 4WDs, off-road parts and accessorie...

Adventure Guide: Gordon Country

Gordon Country is a few hours outside of Brisbane, but it feels like a world away thanks to lush surrounds, spectacular scenery and tranquil accommodation options. The drive to Gordon Country takes...

Adventure Guide: Cooloola Recreation Area

The 4X4XMORE Team heads north on multiple occasions during the year. Just 150 kilometres from Brisbane is where the Cooloola Recreation Area starts and off-road enthusiasts dream comes true. Stretc...

Top 3 Beach Driving Tips

The Motorama 4X4XMORE Team are always ready to take an adventure. But before we get off-road and onto the beach, we have to follow our top three tips so we can live to adventure another day! Rememb...

5 Beach Driving Tips From The Pro's

When you're heading of to the beach with your 4X4 it's wise to come prepared. Know the Top 3 Beach Driving Tips, how to deflate your tyres and choose the right tyre pressureand how to prevent rust ...

5 Tips to Keep your 4X4 Road Legal

Kitting out your 4X4 is all part of the fun, but with laws getting tighter it’s more important than ever to keep your vehicle road legal. Nobody wants to get a fine, have an accident or get their i...

UHF Channel Cheat Sheet

Half the fun of heading out in your 4X4 is being somewhere remote – away from the traffic and crowds. But being in a remote place might also mean no phone reception and how do you then get in touch...

4X4XMORE: Ready to Live for Adventure

Some of our popular topics the last few months have included 5 tips to keep your 4X4 road legal, because kitting out your 4X4 is all part of the fun, but with laws getting tighter it’s more importa...

Gordon Country 2018

The 4X4XMORE Club headed out to Gordon Country in SEQ for a camping weekend not soon to forget.

Tie Downs vs Recovery Points

Don't know the difference between Tie Downs and Recovery Points? Pay attention, because it cannot only save your car but also your life!

How To Deal With Washouts

When driving on the beach it's almost inevitable you'll encounter some washouts. It's about navigating them carefully to not damage your vehicle. Check out how!

Top 5 Tips for Driving Safely on the Beach

There are a few things you have to look out for when driving on the beach. We'll show you how to do it safely.

Top 5 Tips for Beach Entry and Exit

4X4XMORE's own Nathan Bates gives you his top 5 tips on to enter and exit a beach in soft sand.

Wash Down Your 4X4 After a Beach Trip

Don't want a rust bucket after some beach driving? Make sure you wash down your 4X4. We'll show you what to pay attention to.

Adventure Guide: South Ballina

Loyal Motorama 4X4XMORE club member Hayley Wilson joins the team on a weekend trip to South Ballina and experiences the excitement of driving the beach. * 2021 UPDATE * Access to South Ballina beac...

All-Terrain vs Highways Tyres

4X4XMORE tyres specialist Nathan Bates explains the difference between all-terrain and highway tyres, which to choose when and why you should change.

Scenic Rim 2019

Join the Motorama 4X4XMORE club members for their inaugural trip to Scenic Rim and learn more about offroading, recoveries and 4WD'ing.

Scenic Drive to Killarney via Boonah

Killarney & surrounds is one of the Motorama team's favourite day trip destinations from Brisbane. When we head home from Killarney, we like to drive home the touristy, scenic way. However, thi...

4X4XMORE Mitsubishi Triton Review

Motorama Mitsubishi sales manager Colin Ambrossini takes us for a tour around the 4X4XMORE Mitsubishi Triton fitted with all the accessories to make any track an adventure.

4X4XMORE Toyota HiLux Review

Motorama 4X4XMORE organiser Simon Clarke knows all the ins-and-outs of our Toyota HiLux, fitted with a bunch of accessories to suit everybody's needs.

The PlayPen at Gordon Country

The PlayPen at Gordon Country is like a right of passage for any Motorama 4X4XMORE Club members. Before heading out on the tag-along tours during the weekend we visit the PlayPen to introduce our g...

Gordon Country 2019

The Motorama 4X4XMORE Club ventures west again for a weekend of good times and great fourbie action at Gordon Country.

How To Do A Winch Recovery

Ever done a winch recovery? It might be necessary to get you out of a bog someday and that's why our 4X4XMORE Ambassador Peter shows you how to do it.

4X4XMORE Holden Colorado Build

We're excited to finally show you the Holden Colorado we've fully kitted out for future 4X4XMORE tag along tours with all the equipment and accessories needed to tackle any obstacles you might enco...

4X4XMORE Hype Reel 2019

With over 1250 4X4XMORE Club Members and more than 400 4x4's in all shapes and sizes we ventured out to a dozen of the best offroad location in SEQ. Check out the Motorama 4X4XMORE Hype Reel 2019!

3 Tech Features Every 4x4 Should Have

There are 3 things that any serious 4WD'er should know: when to use 4WD High v 4WD Low, how to engage their Diff Lockers and what your Downhill Decent Control does. If you don't, your 4x4 adventure...

The Perfect Ute with Canopy Fitout

Our mates at Lifestyle 4x4 helped Joel out with the perfect fitout for his ute with canopy.

Adventure Guide | Bluff Creek

The 4X4XMORE Club ventured to Bluff Creek for a weekend of adventure. At first glance, Bluff Creek is very civilised. Located only 8kms out of the picturesque hinterland town of Kenilworth, Bluff C...

Genuine v Aftermarket Accessories

When it comes to choosing accessories to fit out your 4x4, there is almost too much too choose from. Price, style material and colour coded options are just a few of the questions that arise. Ano...

Spotting Wildlife on the Beach

Driving on the beach can be challenging at times with washouts, soft sand and incoming tides. It's also the perfect place to see some of Australia's most amazing wildlife. As we've explored our ...

Adventure Guide | Mt Mee

The Motorama 4X4XMORE ventured to a new tag-along tour destination recently: Mt Mee! This beautiful place just north of the city is calling to be explored and we're guiding you to the best spots....

Introducing Two New Family Members

The Motorama 4x4xMORE family keeps expanding, with the addition of the new Mitsubishi Triton GSR and the Ford Everest. We took them both to Moreton Island to see how they stack up. Dean Miller fro...

Adventure Guide | Landcruiser Mountain Park

The Motorama 4x4xMORE team ventured out to Landcruiser Mountain Park for a weekend full of offroad fun and adventures.

Top 5 Accessories For Your 4x4

So you've just bought a stock standard 4x4 and don't know where to start when it comes to accessories? Here's our Top 5 things you should fit to your 4x4 first!

4x4 Fitout Idea's

More and more woman are becoming interested in 4WD'ing. Our own 4x4xMORE Trip Leader, Rachel Flynn, has been behind the wheel of a fourbie for over 20 years & loves to get away at either the be...

Explore The Proving Ground

Motorama 4x4xMORE hosted the 4WD Proving Grounds at the National 4x4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo, 19-21 March, Brisbane Showgrounds. A unique chance to test drive some of our 4x4's on...

Fraser Island Clean Up

Recently the Motorama 4x4xMORE team spent the weekend not only exploring the beautiful Fraser Island but helping preserve it during the annual Clean Up event. They were joined by 20 guest families ...

Top 5 Offroad Rookie Mistakes

Everybody had a first time off the bitumen, though some come better prepared than others. Over the years, we've seen plenty of people doing it the hard way when going off-road. So, we've put toge...

Motorama 4x4xMORE Celebrates 21 Years

Motorama 4x4xMORE is officially grown up! This year we're celebrating our 21st anniversary and what a ride it has been so far. Let's take you back to the beginning, show you what we're up to now an...

Fraser Island Highlights | A Long Weekend Guide

A trip to Fraser Island is a bucket list destination for anyone who loves four wheel driving & has a sense of adventure! If you've got the time, you can easily spend weeks on this World Herita...

Adventure Guide | Blackbutt

Blackbutt is a rural town in the South Burnett Region, about 2 hour drive from Brisbane. It is a real hidden gem, and aside from a great jumping off base for some adventurous 4x4 tracks, it boasts ...

The Next Generation of Recovery Gear

A must-have for every four-wheel drive enthusiast when heading off-road is a recovery kit. There are plenty of great products available but at the absolute bare minimum, you traditionally want to ...

Kenilworth Weekender 2022

For our final Tag-Along Tour for 2022, the Motorama 4x4xMORE team hosted customers on a weekend adventure in the beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland around the township of Kenilworth. Check out the...

Hitting the Beach in Your 4WD: Choosing the Right Tyres for the Job

Australia is known for its beautiful sandy beaches, sand islands and deserts, which makes off-roading a popular activity for many residents. If you're planning on exploring the remote parts of this...

Vehicle Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore