The Australasian Safari is Australia’s ultimate off-road adventure as competitors on two and four wheels tackle the remote, rugged – and stunning - terrain of land Western Australia. Widely rated as the toughest endurance motorsport event in the Asia-Pacifi c region, some of the international off-road stars who competed in the 2008 event say it even rivals the renowned Paris-Dakar.

Commencing in Kalgoorlie and finishing in Perth, the Australasian safari is 7 Days and 4,400 kilometers of Western Australia’s stunning but challenging outback terrain. The motorcycle division this year was won by Ben Grabham on a Honda CRF450X, but also competing on a Honda was former AFL footy legend Tony Lockett. In the newly created Quad Division John Maragozidis came home with the glassware. On four “larger” wheels the honours went to Steve Riley and John Doble in their Pajero after a tough battle that included second placed Des Harrington’s Nissan Patrol and Bruce Garland’s Isuzu.

Sit back and watch the adventure unfold, in what is commonly referred to today as the Dakar Downunder.