NZ4WD

HAVE JEEP, WILL TRAVEL!

Wow, I’ve just sneaked this column in rather late for this edition as I managed ten days in the upper South Island touring with my wife in my Jeep JLU Rubicon.

Did I get it dirty? Well, not really, as the first route I’d planned to tackle was the Maungatapu Track; as recommended by Ray Stone in his book and by Richard Soult on his 4x4 Explorer website. It was not to be, however, as upon turning onto the route from the Pelorus Bridge, there on a Council sign was

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from NZ4WD

NZ4WD8 min read
Going Large In The Best Of British
Those who love ‘real’ off-roading listen up. As NZ4WD found when we named the shorter Defender our 4WD of the year, the new Defender remains a proper 4WD. This doesn't mean living with an unrefined, clunky old truck on school or grocery runs in betwe
NZ4WD6 min read
A Useful Amarok Addition
With a swanky, high spec interior and a surprising level of refinement and driver assist technologies, the petrolpowered VW Amarok is an interesting proposition. It adds a completely new ‘vibe’ to the Amarok, and it's hard to deny there are those who
NZ4WD1 min read
Four Winners From Five Rounds
Following a protest, the penultimate round of the 2023-2024 Lucas Oil 4WD Trials Series has been awarded to Craig Potter and Michael Hill. The event at Te Kuiti was held in constant rain, meaning hill obstacles were difficult to clear. It was South W

Related