Pre-'85 Classic's Trip into Orange Hut
Schedule
Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 pm
UTC+13:00Location
Akatarawa Forest | Upper Hutt, WG
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SAVE THE DATE – PRE-’85 4x4 BBQ at ORANGE HUT!Saturday, 21 February 2026
Classic 4WDs. Good Food. Great Company.
Dust off those old rigs, fire up your engines, and join us for a laid-back BBQ and catch-up with fellow classic 4x4 enthusiasts!
This isn’t your typical off-road trip — it’s a celebration of the vehicles that built the tracks we love. Whether it’s a bit rusty, beautifully restored, or a bush-basher with stories to tell — if it’s Pre-1985 and 4WD, it’s welcome.
Eligible Vehicles Include:
Toyota's | Series Land Rovers | Patrols | Jeeps | Suzuki's | And all classic off-road legends
️ Proposed Route:
(Subject to change based on weather & group size)
Valley View Road
McGhies Road → McGhies Bridge
Karapoti Road → 3rd Crossing
Pram Track, Dopers Track
Whakatikei Road → Titi Road
Fenceline Track → Hydro Valley Road
Cross the ford to Orange Hut for BBQ lunch
Hydro Road → Pylon
Toi Toi Road → Clearys → Cooks Ridge → Cooks Gate
LUNCH @ ORANGE HUT:
We’ll be firing up the wood BBQ to serve:
Sausages
Build-your-own Burgers
Bring a chair, bring your appetite, and bring your stories!
Post-Trip Dinner (Optional):
Depending on interest, we’re planning a casual dinner catch-up at Brewtown in the evening. Let us know if you're keen!
️ BONUS TRIP – SUNDAY 22 FEBRUARY
We're also planning a Sunday run into Orongorongo Station for those sticking around. Details to follow in the next update.
Tell your mates. Save the date. More info coming soon!
This is one for the books — let’s celebrate these classic rigs the right way.
#Pre85BBQ #Classic4x4s #OrangeHutRun #OldRigsNewMemories
Day Membership fee to NZFWDA $20 for all non NZFWDA Members
To register https://ccvcwellington.wildapricot.org/event-6350069?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=2/10/2026
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