Event by NZ Fishing Hunting 4X4 Expo(link is external) Energy Events Centre, Rotorua, New Zealand.
3.00pm Friday to 6.00pm Sunday. hunting equipment, apparel, fishing gear, scopes, night vision to 4X4 vehicles and modifications, we've got it all. Explore live demonstrations, informative workshops, and plenty of activities for the whole family! https://www.wildnzexpo.co.nz.
Hosted by the Mt Egmont 4WD Club at 300 Lower Durham Road, Inglewood. Starting at 9.00am. If you are into watching thrills, spills and adrenaline junkie filled entertainment this is the place to be. There will be multiple food and drink vendors on site to cater to all needs.
Admission Prices; Cash at gate only Family Family (2 Adults and 3 Children) $20; Adults $10; Children $5;
Strictly no Dogs or Alcohol.
If you’re interested in entering our event or have any questions, please email me4wdclub@hotmail.com(link sends e-mail) for an entry form.
Hosted by 4x4 Events Inc. An iconic event on the calendar, the Maxxis NZ Methven Mud and Steel is about socialising and having fun with a little competition between great mates/friends and like-minded people. Saturday night social BBQ provided. There is a Give it a go class for all the beginners/ first timers or those who just want to have a little fun running over 3 night stages, selected Day Stages on clubman/ challenge lines.
Located 20 min south west of Methven.
There are 3 night stages Friday Night and 10 day stages Saturday, 2hr 4WD Enduro format Sunday.
Entry fee is $160 per team for non NZFWDA members. $140 For NZFWDA members prof of current NZFWDA membership must be proven at sign in by Driver or Navi. This includes BBQ Dinner Saturday night and Sunday lunch for Driver and Navi, extra crew BBQ can be ordered for extra cost.
full details at https://4x4events.co.nz/index.php/mainland-winch-challenge/
Email : info@4x4events.co.nz(link sends e-mail)
Hosted by the Wanaka Lions Club. A day out exploring Forest Range Station in the Lindis. A trip not to be missed. More information to follow.
Go to wanakalions.org.nz(link is external)
Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch. 4x4 vendors, Show & Shine, Camping, Swap meet. The full information pack for Christchurch will be out soon, we have some amazing sponsors and vendors on board. Details www.4x4outdoorexpo.co.nz email info@4x4outdoorexpo.co.nz(link sends e-mail) Phone 021 268 2070.
Hosted by Whangarei 4WD Club at Possum Palace, Arapohue, Northland.
All drivers must be NZFWDA affiliated. Entry fee of $160. Camping on-site, showers and toilets provided. All day food for competitors. Scrutineering of competition vehicles 5-6pm, at main entry. Drivers briefing 6:30pm
Night stages to start 7pm(DNF times apply).
This is a non-spectator event.
https://www.facebook.com/events/648257457932401(link is external)
Email adam@npis.co.nz(link sends e-mail) for full details and an entry form.
hosted by Shore4wheelers 4WD Club at Possum Palace, Arapohue, Northland.
2 vehicles per Team, All drivers must be NZFWDA affiliated, Camping on-site, showers and toilets provided
All day food for competitors, Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd placings. Entry fee of $300 per Team
This is a non-spectator event.
Scrutineering of competition vehicles 5-6pm on Friday.
Trucks must have a roof over at least the driver & passenger. It is recommended that trucks also have a roll cage, but not compulsory. Helmets are compulsory, helmets must have a face lens or goggles.
There is a minimum tire size of 31” @ 30psi and a maximum tire size of 37” @ 30psi. Each team must have a minimum of 1 ground anchor (compulsory).
Trucks do not need to have a registration or WOF but will need to pass event scrutineering.
Normal Club Safety requirements apply i.e. Fire extinguisher, snatch straps, winch, front & rear recovery hooks, PRS radio, seatbelts and first aid kit.
Full details and entry forms at https://form.jotform.com/251321637176859(link is external)
Sport club fundraiser. 4WD Pioi and Piripiri Stations in the southern King Country. Bring your own 4WD vehicle. Enjoy an epic tour of a King Country Coastal Station taken out of foreign ownership in the last 4 years and back into NZ ownership, with its prominent historic Pa Sites and rugged iconic West Coast views.
It is set to be a day to remember and will help fund our boys’ rugby trip to Japan in 2026
More details of the day will be released closer to the time but to indicate your interest and receive future correspondence pre-register at japan4x4pioi@gmail.com(link sends e-mail)
Presented by Ultra4 New Zealand at Tect Park Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga. Spectators welcome. Gates open 2pm Friday & 8am Saturday. Cash or bank transfer available at the entry gate. Food and coffee available on-site (you can also bring your own food and drink in).
Competitors entry form https://www.ultra4newzealand.com/entry-form(link is external)
Enquires to Phone 027 683 4327 or email info@ultra4newzealand.com(link sends e-mail)
Townsend Road, Parawera. New Zealand Dirt Drag Championships. The aim of the day is to find the fastest weapon in each class and then find out who the Ultimate Dirt Dragger for 2025. All persons wishing to operate a Motor Vehicle at this event must attend the official briefing at 9.15am unless prior arrangements have been made with an MD official. NO BRIEFING NO RACING
Eftpos available, Toilets. Hot Food available.
If you bring it with you, you take it away! Your rubbish is your responsibility & if you must leave it behind, use the rubbish bins provided.
PARKING
Parking is on farm land and you will be directed where to park by parking officials.
http://www.dirtdrags.co.nz/ or email info@dirtdrags.co.nz(link sends e-mail) for further information.
New Zealand’s First Xtreem 4WD Endurance Race. Carney’s Road Alford forest just outside of Methven. The course is approx 7.5km long circuit with up to 10 bonus deviations to test teams, made up of fast flowing areas, some rough terrain, possible winch walls, valleys, rocks and mud.
ENTRY $150 (includes BBQ Tea Friday Night and Beakfast Saturday Morning). $100 for NZFWDA Members. Free for 4×4 Events Club Members with club credits. We are using the “NZ 4WD Enduro Challenge Rule Book 2024” rule book. Further details and registration forms https://4x4events.co.nz/index.php/force4-king-of-canterbury/
Hosted by Eastern Bay Twin Diff Club. Fun day out for the whole family watching extreme 4x4 competition vehicles go head to head. For more details visit; https://nz4x4trials.co.nz/calendar/
Hosted by Rodney Off Road Club Inc. Fun day out for the whole family watching extreme 4x4 competition vehicles go head to head. For more details visit; https://nz4x4trials.co.nz/calendar/
Raising funds for the Moawhango School. This year's Moawhango School and Community Scenic 4WD is locked for 29th November 2025. Mark it on your calendars and stay tuned for more information to come. We’ll be travelling around uncharted (for our tour) territory. If you have joined us in previous years you will automatically be on our mailing list with priority for limited spaces. Otherwise send email address via facebook.com/moawhangoschool4WD/(link is external)
Hosted by Wanganui 4WD Club. Fun day out for the whole family watching extreme 4x4 competition vehicles go head to head. For more details visit; https://nz4x4trials.co.nz/calendar/
Hosted by Taranaki Club. Fun day out for the whole family watching extreme 4x4 competition vehicles go head to head. For more details visit; https://nz4x4trials.co.nz/calendar/
Hosted by Counties 4 Wheelers Club. Fun day out for the whole family watching extreme 4x4 competition vehicles go head to head. For more details visit; https://nz4x4trials.co.nz/calendar/
Hosted by Hawkes Bay 4WD Club. Fun day out for the whole family watching extreme 4x4 competition vehicles go head to head. For more details visit; https://nz4x4trials.co.nz/calendar/
Nissan sticks to its guns
New Isuzu MU-X
BYD Shark arrives
Ford restored
Ram brings back big steel
Towing
4WD fit-out
New Prado tested
LDV T60 Max Plus tested
Jeep Wrangler Overland tested
