Product Launches & Off-Road Training Track Hire

One of New Zealand’s ultimate 4x4 training tracks is located on the Makoura Lodge property near Palmerston North. It is ideal for your next product or vehicle launch, instructor training, or vehicle demonstration days. In addition to track hire, Makoura Lodge is a professional venue with the wow factor that provides meals, refreshments, quality accommodation, meeting rooms, and genuine hospitality for a successful product launch.

Landcruiser product launch- off road vehicle going through river

Track Facility Features

  • 20-acre all-year-round training track eliminates any concerns about planning around weather conditions

  • Extensive AdventureMark audited Health and Safety plans available

  • One Tree Hill- a safe side slope, feel the tyres grip and slip

  • The Axle Twister- a feature that thoroughly tests axle articulation

  • The Stone Hill- a feature that can be dramatic in wet conditions. Test gearing and engine braking. If a ‘descent assist’ feature is provided, this is the place to try it out

  • The Staircase- provides difficult traction conditions

  • The River Crossing- offers the opportunity to experience driving a vehicle at various water depths and difficulty

4x4 Track Hire Pricing

Single-use Day Rate $425 inc GST

Concession- three uses per year $1000 inc GST

“We have been using the 4WD proving ground at Makoura Lodge as part of our Toyota technical training and 4WD experience for many years. The all-weather track provides a safe but challenging course that has been specifically designed to test the features of an off-road vehicle. We are always impressed with the versatility and variety of the tracks and the consistent performance of the natural terrain surface. The team also provides outstanding hospitality.” James Jewel, Toyota, Assistant Manager.