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4WD Trips, Tours & destinations
NZ4WD September 2014
FEATURES
CRC Speedshow
The 4WD highlights of this year’s petrol-head extravaganza in Auckland: American V8 utes, UTVs, unlimited class racers, rally cars and a garden hose
Wrangler report
Close-up look at monster ImMortal with 5.7-litre V8 and portal axles, plus JK-8 Independence ute
High Country Journeys
Experience the spectacular, unique South Island alpine region on a truly rewarding self-drive off-road tour
Northern Wairarapa
Leave the city behind and enjoy a pleasant back-road tour through rural Wairarapa: wide, uninhabited views and interesting beaches
Long Range Desert Group
In the tracks of the brave soldiers, many of them Kiwis, who undertook dangerous raids and recon missions in the North African desert during WWII
Parts and servicing
We treat ’em rough and it pays to make sure they’re serviced properly by the right people. Here’s a guide to keeping your 4WD in action
The fun in fundraiser
Port Valley 4x4 Club’s successful charity event raised considerable funds and thrilled paying passengers on trials-style obstacles
OFF-ROAD SPORT
Force4 King of the palace
Wet and wild winching at the very challenging Possum Palace off-road site in Northland. Tough stuff
What a win!
The first major NZ off-road racing endurance title won by a side-by-side. The championship round near Nelson was icy, long and very challenging
Off-road racing preview
Looking ahead to the exciting final northern round in the Bay of Plenty
RFC Russia
A tough round in western Russia takes off-road driving to the absolute limit in the build-up to the mother event in Malaysia