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NZ MTB Rally 2024

A PROPER KIWI
ENDURO ADVENTURE

9 – 16 MARCH 2024

A WEEK-LONG ALL-INCLUSIVE

ENDURO-FORMAT RACE

TRAVERSING NZ’S UNDISCOVERED TOP-OF-THE-SOUTH REGION. WORLD-CLASS TRAILS IN A PRISTINEBACKCOUNTRYENVIRONMENT SANDWICHED BETWEENTHREE NATIONAL PARKS 

A REFRESHING TAKE ON THE FAMILIAR ‘TRANS-ENDURO’ FORMATWITH PROPERLY RAD LOGISTICS:
HELI-DROPS 
BOAT ACCESS
4×4 SHUTTLES

NELSON – TASMAN – MARLBOROUGH

Somewhat off the trodden path, on a small island, itself at the very edge of the world. Yet with surprisingly easy travel options. The perfect spot for an epic new take on multi-day MTB Enduro?

The ‘Top of the South’ – Te Tauihu – is known for its beautiful beaches, rugged coastline, wild mountains, and 3 National Parks. Our region’s warm, settled climate regularly tops NZ’s sunshine-hours charts.

A rich history of fossicking for gold and minerals have left a network of historic trails that feel purpose made for a modern full-suspension rig. The region’s capital, Nelson, has long been the go-to destination for Kiwis ‘in the know’. A supportive and progressive council and ‘can-do’ locals attitude has seen this historical network be complimented by 100’s of kms of hand-crafted, purpose-built MTB trails. 

Nelson was confirmed to host the EWS in 2021 but COVID travel restrictions forced cancellation. NZ MTB Rally steps up to fill that gap…but with something refreshingly original. We can’t wait to show you what you’ve been missing.

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AN EPIC ITINERARY BLENDING HISTORIC TRACKS & MODERN MTB TRAILS. 

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MAXIMUM SHUTTLESYOU’LL EARN YOUR TURNS, BUT WE CERTAINLY WON’T HOLD BACK ON THE  UPLIFTS…& BOATS…& HELI-DROPS 

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THE ADVENTURE IN NUMBERS

⏲  6 DAYS

🏁 27 STAGES

↓   14 000m

↑   6 500m

↔ 180 km

❖  120 RACERS

80 ALL-INCLUSIVE    40 SELF-SUPPORTED

9-16 MARCH 2024

REAL BEDS (NOT TENTS) CABINS, LODGES & HOSTELS 3  BASECAMP LOCATIONS IN PRISTINE ENVIRONMENTS QUALITY CATERING & PLENTY OF KIWI CRAFT BEERS

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CAMARADERIE GUARANTEED WELCOME TO THE NZ RALLY FINISHER’S CLUB YOU, AND 120 NEW FRIENDS-FOR-LIFE

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TRAVEL OPTIONSEASY INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS20-MINUTE TRANSFER TO NSN AIRPORT FROM OUR START & FINISH BASECAMPS 

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MAKE A TRIP OF IT TRANS-NZ (QUEENSTOWN): LATE FEB 2024

NZ NATIONAL ENDURO CHAMPS (NELSON): 2-3 MARCH 2024

NZ MTB RALLY: 9-16 MARCH 2024

CRANKWORX (ROTORUA): 16-24 MARCH 2024 

MAMMOTH ENDURO (NELSON): 24-25 MARCH 2024

WORKING CLOSELY WITH
THE DEPT OF CONSERVATIONIWI & ANCESTRAL LANDOWNERS, LOCAL MTB CLUBS & TRAIL BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS 

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WE’VE GOT YOUR BACKOUR RESCUE & MEDICAL TEAM ARE HAND PICKED FROM A POOL OF EXPERIENCED BACKCOUNTRY PROFESSIONALS & VOLUNTEERS WITH FULL BACKCOUNTRY EXTRACTION CAPABILITY & EQUIPMENT

COMPREHENSIVE CB RADIO COVERAGE WITH REPEATERS INSTALLED AS REQUIRED. 

NZ MTB Rally 2024
9 – 16 MARCH 2024