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New wheels and tyres! 2026 Hilux SR5 + Kenda RT tyre review
As part of getting the Hilux ready to tour New Zealand, the factory tires and wheels had to go! I fitted up a mint set of Alpha Brawler wheels and some fresh Kenda Klever RT tyres and it's change the whole look of the car! It's fixed the narrow look of the front end and performs awesomely.
2026 Hilux Build Starts Here | M2 Artemis Canopy Installation & Factory Tour
Kicking off my 2026 Hilux build with an awesome aluminium canopy from the legends at M2 Overland. Kiwi made, awesome quality and built for offroad use, it was a no brainer.
I bought a 2026 Hilux! Meet the new Overland NZ rig
It's upgrade time! Last week I picked up a 2026 Toyota Hilux SR5 to replace my beloved Fortuner. Going back to a ute wasn't quite in my plan but here we are and I'm stoked!
You should join a 4WD Club! Offroad in the Akatarawa Forest, just 30 minutes from town
Joining your local 4WD Club can be a game changer - they have access to so many places all around New Zealand, from simply Family Shiny trips to endless mud bogs, there's something for everyone. In this video we explore the forest near Wellington and spend a day checking out some cool spots.
This $200 upgrade made winter camping so much better - diesel heater upgrade!
A few months ago I grabbed a cheap diesel heater to see how they go - and to stay warm on those cold nights camping in New Zealand during winter. I've since made a few modifications to the heater to improve it and make it work better
Exploring the Central Plateau in winter! Tukino, Urchin, Desert Road - epic overland adventure!
Don't let bad weather stop you! Join us for a few days of exploring New Zealand's Central Plateau area. From epic forests to driving up the side of a volcano, it's a pretty hard area to beat!
500,000km Toyota Hilux! A look at Steffan's 2010 N70 1KD Toyota Hilux
Join us as we take a closer look at this Toyota 4x4, built for offroad adventures and overlanding trips. We'll discuss some essential truck mods for enhancing its capabilities. See how it handles tough terrain and makes for a great camping companion.
Unicorn find! Three door 300Tdi Discovery! The coolest Land Rover? I reckon so
He's got a new Land Rover! This time it's a rare three door facelift 1994 Land Rover Discovery 300TDI - manual gearbox, no ecus, nothing - just simple motoring. This classic is a great example of a simple 4x4 that's ready for any off road adventure. Let's dive in and see what makes this Discovery so special!
Denniston Plateau & Napoleon Hill 4WD tracks - Exploring NZ’s Wild West Coast!
Join me on a 4WD overlanding trip along New Zealand’s rugged West Coast. In this adventure, I take my Land Rover Discovery down to meet up with two Aussie Land Rover Perenties visiting from across the ditch. We explore the historic Denniston Plateau, tackle Napoleon Hill, and I squeeze in a bit of solo exploring along the way too.
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Review + Trip - worth the hype?
I took the all-new 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado on a proper Overland NZ style adventure - from the coast to the hills. This isn't your typical car review. I wanted to see how it actually performs in the real world. Could it be my next 4WD? Let's find out.
Toyota Fortuner Overland build - did I buy the right car? What's been done, my thoughts
In this rather long video I go into a deep dive as to why I picked a Toyota Fortuner, what I like about it, what I don't - and what I've done.
Exploring the Kaweka Forest - epic sunsets, awesome campsites and amazing views!
I spend the weekend exploring the Gentle Annie and zipping my way around the outside of the Kaweka Forest and ranges. With epic views and mint drives, it's an awesome place to spend a long weekend looking around.
New tyre time! Fitting some Kenda RT tyres to the Fortuner
After 75,000kms my old tyres were done - wanted something a tad more aggressive than last time. Picked up a set of Kenda RTs to try out and so far I'm super happy with them.
Trying out a DBA Brake upgrade - quick install + do they actually make a difference?
I've always run factory brakes - for better or worse. Recently I jumped on the chance to try some aftermarket brakes and what a difference. With the extra weight of having a vehicle setup for touring, the aftermarket brakes make a huge difference.
What's coming up next for Overland NZ?
I've been a little MIA for the last few months - had a bit of a pause on producing videos but I'm back and amped up as ever! Here's a quick update on everything people have been asking.
New budget build! Introducing my 1998 300TDi Land Rover Discovery 1
I've always always wanted one of these - honestly can't explain why - but I bought one recently. Still not 100% sure what I'm going to do with it yet - but stoked to finally have one!
Catch can + fuel pre filter - Long term engine protection with Ryco - 2022 Toyota Fortuner build
As much as I love modern common rail diesels, they are a little more sensitive to bad fuel than older cars. Installing a catch can and pre-filter will help keep my engine healthy for the long term!
The Feldon Shelter - 3 years on, how is it holding up?
I've been running this Feldon Shelter tent for three and a half years now - thought I'd answer a question I got a heap at a show the other week - "how well do the tents hold up?"
That's a wrap! Bushwrapz PPF - how hard is it to apply? 2022 Toyota Fortuner build
Something I should've done before heading south - wrapping the Fortuner in PPF will help protect it for the long term and reduce the scratches and dents that it picks up. No way near as hard as I expected to apply, I'm stoked with how it's come out.
EFS suspension lift + Safari Snorkel install - Episode 5, 2022 Fortuner Build
It's finally time to throw away the rubbish suspension the Fortuner comes with and replace it with something that will work well offroad! Decided to chuck a Safari Snorkel on at the same time to get a little more intake noise and remove any worries about water crossings. Super stoked with how it's come out!