Adventure NZ

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

When I was looking to escape the rat race of running IT services in government departments in Wellington I looked briefly at the “Grand Designs” notion of buying and restoring the old Cape Broom Ho

Lindis exploration

Thursday, 16 February 2023

On the recent day trip to Cromwell (early December), to deliver a load of camping gear, we decided to have a look at the old Lindis Pass Historic Hotel on the way back to Geraldine.

Adventure south

Thursday, 16 February 2023

By Series 1 to Lake Sumner and The Rainbow Part 1 of the Journey appeared in NZ4WD February issue.

Weekend Drive to Cape Turnagain

Friday, 13 January 2023

A relatively fine forecast and a suitable tide was the chance we were looking for to escape the city for a day and experience some isolated coastline. After an early start to make the most of the

Cromwell Leaning Rock

Saturday, 10 December 2022

There are many reasons we own a 4wd.

A wintery South Island adventure

Tuesday, 15 November 2022

Steve Kirk-Burnnand battles flood damage and snow in an epic South Island adventure

Easy drive to the white stuff

Wednesday, 14 September 2022

Paul Richards gets out for a look at some classic winter scenery

East Cape caper

Tuesday, 16 August 2022

In which Kevin Isemonger joins a convoy of hardy Land Rover enthusiasts on a tour through history on the North Island’s East Coast.

Tackling the Ararimu Safari in a Series I

Monday, 18 July 2022

Charity farm drive raises dollars for Ararimu community pool Kevin Isemonger was keen for some off-roading after being stuck in Auckland by Covid lockdowns that seemed endless. He jumped at the...

In praise of Southern overlanding

Friday, 17 June 2022

The south has something the north cannot quite offer: some amazing and scenic routes through very old and historic places.

Battle is rejoined

Wednesday, 18 May 2022

The north vs south debate continues Regular contributor Kevin Isemonger is a North Islander – but he sees the beauty and benefit of both our main islands for the 4WD fraternity.

Busman's holiday

Wednesday, 20 April 2022

Richard Soult takes mates for a look around the south

The South Island's superior tracks

Wednesday, 20 April 2022

North? South? Moodie reckons the Mainland has the best of everything for 4WDers. Here he explains:

Now we're cooking!

Monday, 14 March 2022

Hard on the heels of the Fellers family’s Pajero-based camp kitchen, contributor Richard Soult shares his tried and trusted outdoor cooking setup and a couple of recipe ideas.

Station to station in Orari Gorge

Monday, 14 March 2022

Exploring a South Island road less travelled Paul Richards explored the Orari Gorge 4WD track – in between lockdowns – with High Country Journeys.

The challenge of Whangamomona

Tuesday, 15 February 2022

Seven hours hard-out in the wilds of Taranaki Let’s not confuse the Forgotten Highway with the much more challenging Whangamomona Track. The former can be driven in an urban SUV, the latter is not...

Your 4's: Old school 4WDs take in the scenery

Tuesday, 15 February 2022

North vs south – where are the best tracks and trails?

Camp kitchen upgraded and tested

Tuesday, 15 February 2022

Story and photos by Scott & Kristen Fellers.

The Old Man Range for the old man's birthday

Tuesday, 18 January 2022

Scott Fellers greets a new decade in Southland style Story and photos by Kristen Fellers.

Driving through history

Thursday, 09 December 2021

Kevin Isemonger muses on the southern landscape and some of its recent human history. For the GPS-equipped, he includes latitude and longitude references for key locations.