The Great New Zealand Trek began in 2006 from the top of NZ as an annual week long event to allow anybody and everybody the opportunity to trek the length of the country or parts of it on horseback, mountain bike or by walking at their own pace with full support.  In addition to this our aim is to raise funds to help to find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis and so far each trek has raised around $30,000 for our cause.  If you are able to do more please find our sponsor form here for you to sign up friends, family & workmates to get in behind your trek.


We hope that you can join us in what is a very special week of camaraderie and an opportunity to meet new people while going to places very much off the beaten track with a unique support team ensuring you get the most of the experience.  If this your first trek we look forward to meeting you and you’ll soon feel at home with a bunch of like minded people heading south.  Our goal once we reach Bluff is to start again at Cape Reinga so it doesn’t matter when you join up. 


Since 1996 we have been organising large events of this nature raising over $300,000 for MS while taking hundreds of people on an adventure holiday with a difference. 


Stage 6 continued near Taumarunui, from the stunning Lauren’s Lavender Farm with 113 horseriders, 70 walkers and 30 bikers supported by an incredible volunteer crew of 80 dedicated to getting everybody to Mangaweka in style. 


Averaging 30 kms a day we trekked from Te Maire to Kaitieke to Ruatiti to Raetihi for a rest day.  Following a day off we headed through to Rangiwaea and the 1000 km stage since leaving Cape Reinga then to Mataroa finishing at the Mangaweka Campground.


The idea of walking, biking or horse riding the length of New Zealand is something that a lot of us would love to do...but how?  The logistics of undertaking such a feat are mind boggling when you begin to consider a journey of 2600 kms off road. 

























‘A new campsite in the middle of nowhere is created daily to be dismantled the following morning.  This includes a huge dining marquee with seating for hundreds & gourmet caterers providing the best food.  A daily supply of 50,000 litres of water is transported for drinking, hot showers & flush toilets.  A team of massage therapists offer the ultimate in relaxation including hot rocks massage on heated beds.  There is also a café with the best coffee ever.  Not only is this the opportunity to fulfill a dream of trekking the length of New Zealand in supported luxury, but it’s a great way to meet other people.’ 


Frances Harrison, Walking New Zealand Magazine.


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For more information about The Great New Zealand Trek Charitable Trust and to view the financials click on www.charities.govt.nz then click on search the register, then put in registration no CC37893, then click on The Great New Zealand Trek Charitable Trust.