• Adventuring in the south
    My good friend Gordon Colmore and I try to get away midweek for an overnight trip once a fortnight or so.
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  • Maintain it – tips, tricks and tech
    Off-road/ Adventuring? Overlanding? The classic Kiwi ‘she’ll be right’ attitude won’t work. That 4WD will only work at its full potential if it is built for the job, and if it is maintained properly...
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  • Farewelling the snow deep in the Hopkins Valley
    When I’m away guiding, people often ask me if I get bored driving the same tracks week after week. The simple answer is no. I’m always with a different group of great people, the weather is different...
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Adventure NZ
Great New Zealand drives
Friday, 06 December 2024

They are short, long, steep, flat. They are all epic. New Zealand has some superb off-road drives to explore, and right now is the best time to get out there.

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Products
Nexen: Beast or machine?
Friday, 06 December 2024

When it comes to utes, performance and reliability are paramount. Enter Nexen’s latest Roadian ATX and Roadian MTX tyres.

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Products
Enhancing that 4WD with Fully Equipped
Friday, 06 December 2024

For vehicle users who demand versatility, Fully Equipped is an aftermarket accessory supplier offering a diverse range of world-class accessories and a professional service.

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Special tours in the south
Friday, 06 December 2024

Great scenery, great company, great yarns. South Island Tours offers this and more on its small group off-road tours.

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Products
Terrain Tamer, specialists in innovation
Friday, 06 December 2024

Fifty-five years is a long time to have been facing the challenge of designing, manufacturing, exporting, and improving on automotive spare parts, but Terrain Tamer has been doing just that since t

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Tech Talk
Tech talk: spots vs lightbars
Monday, 11 November 2024

Exploring the great outdoors doesn’t always stop when the sun goes down. Keen on nighttime off-roading or just requiring extra visibility on dark country roads? Proper lighting is essential.

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Overland in the south
Friday, 06 December 2024

After nearly 40 years in Europe, 4x4 Explorer Adventures owner Richard Soult returned to New Zealand in 2014 and began overlanding around the South Island.

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Products
Ironman winches
Monday, 11 November 2024

A winch can serve many purposes, not least a form of offroad insurance.

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Excellent camping spots for summer fun
Monday, 11 November 2024

It’s that time of year again. Warmer weather, longer days. The outdoors is waiting. Summer holiday plans are being made.
But where to go? What to take along?

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4WD Accesories
Ironman 4x4’s new rooftop tent range
Monday, 14 October 2024
Welcome to the all-new IRONMAN 4x4 rooftop tent collection. Named after famous star constellations, the tents are compact, functional designs that enhance off-road adventure and touring camping.
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4WD Accesories
Unravelling the World of Mud Tyres: A Guide for 4x4 Off-Roaders
Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Embark on a thrilling journey through New Zealand's rugged terrain with the ultimate companion: Mud Tyres.
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4WD Accesories
Beast or machine? Nexen offers the choice
Tuesday, 14 May 2024
When it comes to utes, performance and reliability are paramount. Enter Nexen’s latest Roadian ATX and Roadian MTX tyres.
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Adventure NZ
A hard drive up the Denniston
Monday, 14 October 2024
Some of my fondest memories as a kid are of camping in the mountains of Northern California with my family. Dad making campfires, going hiking, canoeing, falling overboard, and generally exploring...
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Anniversary 4WD trekking
Monday, 16 September 2024
Regular contributor Kevin Isemonger attended the New Zealand 4WD Association’s annual general meeting and was lucky enough to drive all five trips organised as part of the weekend. This is part two...
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4WD anniversary trekking
Monday, 19 August 2024
Regular contributor Kevin Isemonger attended the New Zealand 4WD Association’s annual general meeting and was lucky enough to drive all five trips organised as part of the weekend. This is part one...
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