Navigate the Road Less Travelled with Confidence, Clarity and the Power of Hema Mapping

Whether you're crossing the Nullarbor, meandering through the Great Ocean Road, or taking the dusty red trails of the Top End, the Hema Road & 4WD Easy Read Atlas is the ultimate resource for Australian road trips and off-road adventures. Trusted by seasoned explorers, grey nomads, families, and weekend 4WDers alike, this atlas combines Hema’s famously accurate cartography with a layout that’s easy on the eyes and loaded with practical travel details.

With more maps, more 4WD tracks, and more campsites than ever before, the latest edition of this national favourite is a must-have for anyone who wants to see the real Australia—beyond the main highways and tourist towns.

What Makes This Atlas the Travellers’ Favourite?

✅ Expert Mapping by Hema

Hema Maps are field-checked and updated by professional cartographers and 4WD explorers. This isn’t just a printed database—it’s the result of on-the-ground research, satellite verification, and years of travel expertise.

✅ Bigger, Bolder, Easier-to-Read

The Easy Read edition lives up to its name. With larger fonts, cleaner icons, and a modern cartographic style, the maps are simple to read even while navigating behind the wheel or from the passenger seat of a moving vehicle.

✅ Covers All of Australia – Including 4WD Hotspots

This edition includes more mapping coverage than ever before, with detailed insets and route planning for some of Australia’s most iconic off-road and adventure destinations:

• Cape York

• Fraser Island (K’gari)

• The Kimberley

• The Pilbara

• The Red Centre

• The Top End

• Victorian High Country

• Flinders Ranges

From beach tracks and escarpment trails to high-country switchbacks, these are must-see locations for every serious road-tripper or 4WD enthusiast.

🚗 Built for Travellers, Not Just Drivers

What sets the Hema Road & 4WD Easy Read Atlas apart is the abundance of travel-specific information packed into every page. You’ll find everything you need for planning, navigating, and making the most of your journey.

🛣️ Key Features:

• Comprehensive Road Mapping – Includes sealed roads, unsealed routes, and remote tracks

• Detailed 4WD Track Markings – With difficulty ratings and access notes

• Campsites & Rest Areas – Great for free campers and those avoiding commercial parks

• Caravan Parks – Clearly shown for trip planning with larger rigs

• National Parks & Nature Reserves – Find your next hike, waterfall, or secluded overnight stop

• 24-Hour Fuel Locations – Crucial for remote stretches

• Points of Interest – Historical towns, lookout points, tourist attractions, scenic byways

• Distance Grid & Road Distances – Plan your days with realistic travel times

• Accredited Visitor Information Centres – Get face-to-face guidance from local experts

• National Park Directory – Quick reference to all major protected areas

• Complete Index – Find even the smallest towns, roads, or reserves quickly

📏 Product Specifications

• Title: Hema Road & 4WD Easy Read Atlas

• Format: Large-format paperback atlas

• Pages: 224 pages of full-colour, high-resolution mapping and guides

• Size: 345mm x 252mm

• Binding: Durable spine for repeated use on the road

• Publisher: Hema Maps – Australia’s most trusted travel cartographer

• Weight: Approx. 1.3kg

• Edition: Latest release with updated content and map design

🧭 Who Is This Atlas Designed For?

This atlas is ideal for:

• 4WD enthusiasts navigating Australia’s remote terrain

• Caravanners towing big rigs and needing reliable route and stopover info

• Families planning outback holidays or coastal getaways

• Grey nomads doing the Big Lap or extended seasonal tours

• Adventure travellers heading to off-grid bushland and remote parks

• First-time road trippers looking for a dependable, no-battery-required navigation backup

• Gift-givers looking for a practical and inspiring book for travellers

Whether you're chasing red dust sunsets or stopping at every bakery in every town, this atlas makes it easier to get there and enjoy the ride.

💬 Customer Reviews

“This atlas never leaves our dashboard. Hema’s maps are spot on, and the extra info for fuel, camping, and 4WD tracks has saved us time and money.”
— Rob & Lisa, QLD

“Easy to read, especially when navigating solo. It’s laid out really well and covers everywhere we’ve been and plan to go.”
— Dave, NSW

“We won’t travel without this atlas. Perfect for planning ahead, and the points of interest are great for spontaneous side trips.”
— Karen, WA

Ready to Travel Smarter, Safer, and With More Confidence?

Whether you're navigating sealed highways or off-grid tracks, the Hema Road & 4WD Easy Read Atlas is the ultimate guide to travelling Australia with freedom and peace of mind. Field-tested, expertly mapped, and beautifully designed, it’s more than a road atlas—it’s a travel essential.