Minimum Essential extras required to do WIRES - MARATOTO

[sodhimanawa]

Was wonderin what is the minimum essential extras required to get onto the wire Maratoto Track the fellas got a 95 hard top Pajero.

[TJ]

A functioning brain, don't spin wheels excessively as it results in unecessary water holes and stops others using it in future.

Otherwise, its not a difficult track if its been dry. If its wet, well its a bit more fun. Stay away from the loop at the end (or have some experienced and well set-up helpers with you - be prepared to be there for some time). You will need some armour.

[DieselBoy]

Just the track straight up to the top and turn around at the Tairua River all you need in this weather is A/T's, a good snatch strap, tow hooks and another vehicle with you.

If your thinking of doing the loop,thats another story, you will need a winch, mud tyres and spare parts/repair equipment. I would also take food and water for an over night stay on the track. Its hard going even in the middle of summer