4WD SouthIsland books

[Philbo]

I am interested in purchasing a 4wd trip book that covers all the requirements and detailed maps. I came across this book on Trademe
'4WD South Island 77 Off road Adventures'.

Is this a good book or are there better ones out there to purchase?

Talk soon.

[Ralfie]

The South Island 4WD books were done by Ken Sibly and Mark Wilson.
77 Off Road Adventures was first published in 1996.
It was followed up in 1999 with a second book 93 New Off Road Adventures.
In 2000 the original book was revised expanded and re-published as 107 Off Road Adventures.

All versions of the books are now 14-18 years old and track information will have changed and may be some what dated but they are a useful starting point.

There is a later book published by Spot X publishing. They do various books on fishing tramping etc. and did one called Spot-X Off-Roading New Zealand.
Think that was around 2010 and Bill Hohepa did most of the South Island input.

[Philbo]

Excellent info.

Sounds like it might be worth looking into Spot X Publishing.

Thanks for your help.

[kiwipete]

The South Island 4WD books were done by Ken Sibly and Mark Wilson.
77 Off Road Adventures was first published in 1996.
It was followed up in 1999 with a second book 93 New Off Road Adventures.
In 2000 the original book was revised expanded and re-published as 107 Off Road Adventures.

All versions of the books are now 14-18 years old and track information will have changed and may be some what dated but they are a useful starting point.

There is a later book published by Spot X publishing. They do various books on fishing tramping etc. and did one called Spot-X Off-Roading New Zealand.
Think that was around 2010 and Bill Hohepa did most of the South Island input.

Mark Wilson also did a book "4WD SOUTH" Exploring South Canterbury Otago and Southland.
A Shoal Bay Book published in 2006

Ken Sibley also did another great book called "The New Zealand Four-Wheel Drive Handbook" in 2004. This book is full of great advice on the basics of off roading vehicle basics etc.

[smurf182]

Not a track by track guide book, but an awesome read nonetheless.

http://www.craigpotton.co.nz/store/out-there-south

[Philbo]

Thanks for all the info.

Have decided on the Spot X Offroading NZ.
This is the most up-to-date and also covers trips that we may do (wife allowing) on holidays.

[callum007]

I have a few of the Ken Sibley books that you could have for a beer donation toward the courier, all in great condition