Stage 5:   Kawhia to Taumarunui        March 13 - 21, 2010

Discover the real New Zealand

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. 

In 2006 the Great New Zealand Trek began from Cape Reinga as an annual week long trek designed to give people the opportunity to walk, horse ride or mountain bike the length of the country piece by piece in supported luxury. 

Stage 5 continues from Oparau, near where we finished Stage 4, travelling to Te Koraha, Mairoa, Piopio, Mokauiti, Tuhua  and finishing at Taumarunui in the heart of the King Country.

Each year around 300 people continue the journey south for an extraordinary week of adventure, challenge, friendship and camaraderie raising much needed funds for Multiple Sclerosis Research. 

‘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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