July 18-19th 2015
Mainland Winch Challenge Series Round 2;
Christchurch ( Sawyers Arms Road and Cust) Saturday Sunday stages. Email mainlandwinching@yahoo.co.nz for more info.
July 25th 2015 Off Road Racing South Island Championship;
Round 3 at Nelson. www.oranz.co.nz
August 2nd 2015 Off Road Racing North Island Championship;
Round 3 at Meremere. www.oranz.co.nz
August 14-15th 2015 Mainland Winch Challenge Series Round 3;
Dunedin Friday night stages, Saturday day stages. Email mainlandwinching@yahoo.co.nz for more info.
September 12-13th 2015 Novawin Force4 Tuff Truck Challenge;
hosted by Costa Plenty 4x4 Club. Teams event for Club vehicles in teams of three. Strict vehicle specification with production A Pillars, windscreen and doors. Venue located only 20 minutes from the iconic Mangatainoka Tui brewery. Scrutineering Friday with competition Saturday and Sunday. $ 160.00 entry fee per vehicle and includes prize giving dinner Sunday evening at Makuri Club. For further information email costaplenty@hotmail.co.nz or contact Goldie or Sue on 027 246 6133 ( evenings only).
September 26th & 27Th 2015 NZ1000;
hosted by Auckland Offroad Racing Club ( AORC) and to be held in the Ngatira Forest located between Tokoroa and Putaruru. Formerly the Taupo 1000 it now has a new home. Keep an eye on www.nz1000.co.nz for updates.
October 16-17 2015 Mainland Winch Challenge Series Round 4;
Timaru held in Makikihi ( just south of Timaru) three night stages friday and 11 daystages saturday. More info will be available closer to the event. Email mainlandwinching@yahoo.co.nz for further details as they come available.
October 24th-25th 2015 ( Labour Weekend) Battle of the Palace - Teams Event;
hosted by Norwest Club. Teams event aimed at well set up Club Trucks working in teams of three to complete all the stages over two days. Camping and facilities onsite. Cost $ 360 per team. Requirements: winch, extreme mud tyres, NZFWDA affiliation, rated recovery points. Contact: Ben at possumpalace4x4@gmail.com for entry forms and info.
November 7-8 2015 Off Road Racing Championship Finals;
short course and Enduro hosted by Hawkes Bay Offroad Racing club. www.oranz.co.nz
November 13th-14th 2015 Manukau Winch Challenge;
Manukau winch Challenge held Onewhero area. New areas for stages this year. Usual Classes including Manukau Class. Further details to come and will be available at www.manukau4wd.org.nz
December 26 – January 15 2015 South Island Self Drive Tag along;
Led Self- drive/ catered/ accommodated expedition leaving Auckland 26 Dec, returning 15 Jan covering mainly off road tracks in North West SI, Canterbury, Central Otago and more. Accommodation is camping and DOC huts. Stunning scenery and tracks, suited to truck type 4WD. Eight years’ experience leading similar expeditions and all tracks graded for difficulty and GPS Co- ordinated. This is a “join when and where” type of safari and is self-paid ( no money to me). The full three week trip estimated to cost you around $ 2,500, covering food, gas, rustic accommodation and ferry crossing included for two people. Come and join husband and wife team. For people whom are like minded and enjoy adventure. Limited spaces are available. Contact Paul on paulberry@xtra.co.nz or 0212745617 for more info – we are always willing to share information that will promote 4x4 and the outdoors.
January 16-22 2016 Northland Kauri Coast Safari;
Hosted by the Kauri Coast 4WD Club. The 9th safari will be a six day event through some of the most spectacular beaches, scenery and landscape NZ, if not the world, has to offer. The proposed route takes you from Dargaville through some awesome beach and forest tracks following some of the early settler’s tracks surrounded by some of the most tranquil and peaceful countryside you only find in Northland. We will be camping each night where our hosts will be some of the local schools and a golf course along the way. There’s time to stop along the way to catch your breath, relax and take in all that is offered. The safari is aimed at providing an enjoyable experience for the whole family. So come along and join us on a truly unique experience exploring the hidden treasures of Northland. Numbers limited to 40 vehicles. Update; Sorry, safari is now fully booked.