This week in the first episode of Season 4 Ricko is joined by James Blundell and his good mate Macca as they travel along the famous Overlanders Way to Julia Creek for the Dirt and Dust Festival. Along the way they meet some great personalities and explore what the Queensland Outback has to offer the adventurer. Also on the show this week Caroline is back with our first Family Hotspot Segment of the season, the new revamped segment sees us working with Aussie Charities to give some deserving families a bit of a break from their daily struggles. This week the team are heading to North Stradbroke Island. Also this week Starlo is out catching fish once again and he’s onto some crackers! Ben’s back with a Chilli recipe sent in by a lucky winner and the rest of the team are back with Photo Tips, Offroad Advice and heaps more!

This week on the show Rick is joined by Dingo Dave from Australia Offroad Academy and Ricks good mate Steve Zammit from Ezytrail. The boys kick off the journey in the town of Mt Isa before heading to the mighty Plenty Highway. There is bull dust, mud, long open spaces, some rare trees and personalities galore! Tune in to see it all! Also on the show this week Caroline has a family from the Sir David Martin Foundation out to rekindle their family experiences. Wade has had a rough few years and now is making steps forward in leaps and bounds for his family. Starlo is targeting trout on the NSW Victoria border and Ben is cooking up some pretty amazing Burgers!

This week on the show we are heading down the Old Andado track towards Ricko’s favourite outback pub the Mt Dare hotel, before we head across to the geographical centre of Australia. With plenty of challenges along the way including a load of bull dust, a herd of wild camels and Ricko without access to a shower. Starlo’s onto the fish again and having a ball and Caroline is taking a very deserving family from the SES on an adventure out of Townsville while Ben is cooking up a storm.

Tune in as Rick along with Dingo Dave and Steve Zammit from Ezytrail explore the things to see and do when you travel from Alice Springs to Uluru. There is some great culture, amazing history, awesome offroad driving and heaps heaps more. Also on the show this week Caroline is in Charters Towers with a family that have been given a second chance at life together plus Bens cooking up a storm and Starlo’s fishing once again! You just cant stop that guy!

This week on the show Rick is joined by his good mate Cookie from Tough Dog as they head south out of Sydney for a great weekend adventure. The region of Yalwal is full of some of the toughest 4WDing, intriguing history and a couple of stunning views. Also on the show this week Starlo is exploring Mitta Mitta and Caroline is travelling down the Great Ocean Road. Dave Darmody is teaching us about reading terrain and Luke has a great photography segment on shooting sunrises.

This one is pretty special, this week Rick and Cookie catch up with Starlo for a jaunt along the Murray River. It all kicks off at a slow pace with a nice ride down the river on a paddle steamer before the boys hit low range to find an epic campsite. Theres a bit of run with a camp setup challenge and a fishing challenge before the lads head South in search of some history. This area is full of amazing sights and stories if you go looking. Finally the boys hit the Murray Sunset and what at place, there’s sandy tracks, mud, crazy Wallys and pink lakes! What a week. Also on the show this week Caroline has a family from Canteen out on an adventure in Ballarat and Starlo’s onto the fish once again!

This week on the show Rick and Scott from TJM head just north of Sydney for a weekend of tough offroad action. While the journey starts with a tougher than expected walk out to a forgotten convict settlement the going gets a whole lot tougher after that. There are step ups, big ruts and things get a little too hairy for Scotty, you’ve gotta watch this one! Also on the show this week Caroline is exploring the great Ocean Road with a deserving family, Luke is teaching us how to capture star trails and Starlo’s up in Cairns targeting Barra!

This week on the show Rick and Scott from TJM head to a new 4WD park just west of Sydney and they find a whole lot more than they bargained for. From finding gold and exploring old mine shafts to some tough tracks in their trucks, theres even a bit of fun with a few of Rickos old Tuff Truck mates when the buggies come out. Also on the show this week Caroline has a family from the Cancer Council up north in Cairns for an epic Adventure, Bens cooking up a storm, Starlos catching fish and Lukes got a great segment on using drones to capture your adventures.

With the new year brings new adventures! This week Rick and Cookie are heading to the Port Macquarie Hinterland, which really takes them both by surprise. Just a few hours from Sydney and Brisbane they may have just found your new weekend escape. The boys discover a place full of beauty, with cascading waterfalls, tight rainforest style tracks, water crossings a plentiful, A hidden gem called “the Hilton” in the middle of the bush, Rick shows his love for the old gold town and had Cookie feeling the gold fever. This is a perfect place to test out a new 4wd or teach a newbie the basics. Starlo is playing in some rocky waves near ’Jervis Bay’ with the boys from Mako, on the Mako sports fishing boat chasing Yellow Tail King Fish. Ben is cooking up a simple but tasty classic with Mac and Cheese on the OzPig, and Caroline is in the Hunter Valley Region with an amazing couple, who were nominated by Beyond Blue for some much-needed time with each other, after losing their daughter.

The Grampians has always been known for its Stunning landscapes, iconic rock formations and breathtaking views and this week on the show we find out why so many people travel to the Grampians each year, and why it really is a must-see destination. Rick and Dean from Ezytrail, start the adventure at Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park before heading off to meet Geoff from Great whites and Luke from Thunder Auto. The meeting place Boreang Campgrounds in the Grampians, which becomes basecamp for a few days. Starlo is fishing Shoalhaven river just out from Nowra, a popular spot for many people travelling the coastal area of southern NSW, and one of Starlos old stomping ground’ with Dominic from Mako eyewear is chasing the estrin perch one of his favourite fish. Caroline is taking Michelle and her family away to a campsite in the Barrington for a much-needed break, after Michelle’s brave battle with Breast Cancer. This family is full of positivity, and ready to head for some great family activities. This family will melt your heart. Dave (Dingo) is back with some great tips on fuel consumption for your travels, that will save you on your next trip. Ben is cooking delicious Pork and Pineapple skewers with a soy glaze, so simple and quick to put together and cook on the OzPig. This is a great dish for a fresh treat on a summers day.

Strzelecki, Oodnadatta and the Birdsville Track are among some of the most iconic outback adventures the team has ever had. This week we take a look back at Ricko and Jamies time in our ‘Outback Special’. If you have ever dreamed of traveling to these destinations this week is all about preparing you to be able to tick these tracks off your bucket list. Ricko, Cookie and Stevie Z are all onboard to give you the best tips for outback planning, preparation, essential gear and more. We also take a look at a few outback tracks that are not so well know including traveling to Northern NSW.

It’s the last Episode for the season and what better way to finish, then to see just where Jamie has been hiding. Rick is heading an hour out of Brisbane to Jamie’s Bushman’s Retreat. Jamie has found a beautiful place to be able to do what he does best, get back to basics, and help his kids off the iPad to enjoy nature, aboriginal culture, camp fires, and a hint of bushwalking. After a season of travel to some amazing destinations, the boys sit around the last campfire and take a look back on their favourite camps, trips, and a few highlights from their travels. Ricko also takes some time to head to WA at the beautiful lancelin sand dunes with the I-Venture club, as they take new Isuzu owners on a training day through the dunes 4wding.