The Great New Zealand Trek has been designed to enable you to travel the length of this stunning country in supported luxury.

It is fully supported with off road access, en route support, luggage transport, camping & yarding, professional caterers, hot showers, massage, bar & café. Add to that movies, jukebox, live entertainment and it is much more than a trek

The ‘open route’ system is the key to ensuring your enjoyment and safety.  Instead of controlling the pace with a lead and end marshall we mark the track in advance, which is off road wherever possible, and position marshalls along the way.  You choose your own pace.  Marshalls have radio contact with first aid units, bike mechanics, vets, farriers and the pick up vehicle for horses, people & bikes.  We appreciate it is a long way and are happy to transport you through to the next location.  

Each day’s trek is up to 30 kms depending on suitable campsite locations. Actual distances and a route map will be posted on the website as they are confirmed.

There really isn’t too much to worry about except setting your own pace and following the trail south.  Each day a new camp is constructed in stunning locations.


Stage One:
On March 11th 2006 approximately 270 participants, 60 support crew and 180 horses commenced the journey south. They started at Cape Reinga, Northland and finished at Kohukohu on the Hokianga Harbour raising $21,000 for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of NZ.


Stage Two:
On February 24th 2007 approximately 230 participants, 70 support crew and 120 horses carried on the journey south.  They started at Rawene on the Hokianga and finished at Pouto Point on the North Kaipara Heads raising $15,000 for the MS Race towards a Cure Research programme, $3400 for Victim Support, Northland & $5000 for the Pouto School.

StageThree:

On March 15 the Trek continued from the top of the Coromandel at Port Jackson through to Tairua.  Distances were shorter in this stunning region of the country.  From Port Jackson it was over to Sandy Bay to Waikawau Bay to Coromandel for the rest day.  Then we went past Castle Rock to Whitianga followed by Coroglen and finishing overlooking Tairua.  

Prices:  The Great New Zealand Trek 2009

     
   Horse Rider              $1,300
   Mountain Biker         $1,200
   Walker                     $1,200