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Variety Trillian Bash
A look at the entertaining 4WD entries in this rally for charity
Tough tourer
Thor Hein’s well sorted 100 Series Land Cruiser: ready for anything
Possum Palace
Off-road heaven at a great new site near Dargaville. From hard-core challenge to quiet family safari
Protection essentials
Keen to keep moving? Keen to keep panels straight? Our beginner’s guide to vehicle protection is here to help
Te Awamutu Rotary Safari
Over 80 vehicles enjoy the unique back-country landscape of Waikato’s Waitomo region
Back-country Taranaki, part 2
Cliffs, drops and falls. David Coxon completes his tour
Mapiu School Safari
Fundraising events like this are an ideal way to explore the NZ countryside

Driven
BMW X5 M50d
Power, performance and better off-road ability than will probably ever be needed
Mahindra Pik-Up
New to NZ, this superb value,     capable Indian-built ute will make an ideal workhorse

Off-road sport
National Trials Round 4
All the action from Upper Hutt’s Deadwood Safari, plus a first-time navigator’s experience

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