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KUTJARRA |house of defender|
Kutjarra in Aboriginal language means “2,” for us it meant that and so much more. Kutjarra is the beginning of a journey we have been dreaming about for so many years; it is the manifestation of a dream starting to come true. It is trusting that everything arrives just at the right moment. It was 5 in the afternoon on a Friday, and after work we started our trip from Manly, heading north. Our first trip in Australia just the two of us. There wasn’t much planning, but there wa
Feb 128 min read


🚫 Why driving a truck into the ocean is illegal in Australia
1. Environmental protection laws Driving any vehicle into the ocean can release: fuel oil gearbox & diff oil brake fluid grease That’s considered marine pollution , even if nothing “obvious” leaks. Under laws like: EPBC Act (federal) State environmental protection acts 👉 You can be fined thousands to tens of thousands of dollars . 2. Marine & coastal safety laws The ocean isn’t a road. Driving into it: creates hazards for swimmers, surfers, divers risks loose vehicles drifti
Jan 252 min read


Happy New Year to Our Defender Family
As we welcome a new year, we want to take a moment to thank every one of you who shares a deep love for the classic Land Rover Defender. The Defender isn’t just a vehicle — it’s a mindset. It represents freedom, resilience, and a willingness to take the long way around. It’s about muddy boots, scratched panels, early mornings, late camps, and stories that only get better with time. You don’t drive a Defender for perfection — you drive it for character, purpose, and the advent
Jan 1, 20261 min read


Project Walkabout X Runva Winch
Why We Chose the Runva Winch for “Mara” When building Mara , our newest Project Walkabout Defender, every component had to earn its place. Reliability, strength, and real-world performance were non-negotiable — especially when it came to recovery. That’s why we chose the Runva winch . Runva has proven itself across Australia’s toughest terrain: mud, sand, steep climbs, and remote tracks where help isn’t an option. The winch delivers consistent pulling power, waterproof constr
Dec 11, 20251 min read
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