If you want to get to those inaccessible places, grab a 4-wheel drive and off you go. The absence of roads, makes for a more interesting ride. My first four wheel driving experience took me to the top of a mountain in Western Australia, which otherwise would have taken a three hour hike. Not one for useless expenditure of energy, I decided there and then that four wheel drives are the way to go.

For a more exhilarating kind of buzz, get your 4-Wheel drive down to the beach, the 4-wheel drivers ultimate playground. Let your tyre pressure down (not below 10lb), and play until your heart's content, srceaming up and down steep dunes. The most important point is not to get side-on to the slope which would likely lead to a roll-over. Some throttle will probably be necessary to overcome drag from loose sand and to give steering, but remember and slow down as you approach to top of the dune as glare from the sun and the lack of features on the sand can deceptive - there could be a serious drop. If you are heading to a popular 4-wheel drive location, make sure other drivers can see you by using a tall mast with a flay, and take a long a recovery strap - just in case you get bogged! And finally one more tip, which may sound obvious, but make sure you've got enough fuel to get there and back!

Where to go and how much to pay:
Anywhere off road, is a good place to start with a 4-wheel drive, but if you're heading to the beach, just make sure its not overrun with sunbathers or dogs. If you've got your own 4-wheel drive, you can go for free, if not it'll set you back about $20,000 (AUS), unless you can borrow a friends, (find a trusting friend!).