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Map Guides, Travel Tips & Reviews

Pastoral Maps of Australia: Stations, Stock Routes and Rural History
Pastoral Maps of Australia: Stations, Stock Routes and Rural History

by Christopher O'Keeffe June 28, 2026

Pastoral maps reveal an Australia shaped by stations, leases, stock routes, rivers, railways and extraordinary distances. They record not only where rural properties were located, but how livestock, people, water and commerce moved across the country.

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The Best Australian Road Maps and Road Atlases for 2026
The Best Australian Road Maps and Road Atlases for 2026

by Christopher O'Keeffe June 27, 2026

From compact glovebox maps to large spiral-bound touring atlases, Australia has a road map for almost every kind of journey. The best choice depends on whether you are planning a family holiday, towing a caravan around the country, exploring remote four-wheel-drive tracks or simply looking for a reliable paper backup to digital navigation.

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Mapworld and Hema Maps: A Shared History of Australian Mapping
Mapworld and Hema Maps: A Shared History of Australian Mapping

by Christopher O'Keeffe June 26, 2026

Long before online shopping, downloadable maps and GPS navigation became commonplace, Hema Maps and Mapworld built an Australian mapping network that connected specialist publishing with specialist retail. Their shared history helped shape how generations of Australians bought maps, planned journeys and explored the country.

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