Northpower Wild Kiwi Multi-Sport

Download the Multisport info pack here, which includes important registration and event day information.

Don’t own a kayak/mountain bike or traveling from out of town?

For Kayak hire, contact Mark from Pacific Sea Kayaks and he will help you out with kayak rental, delivery & setup etc. Mark Garry pc.kayaks@gmail.com

For mountain bike hire, contact Torpedo 7 Whangarei as they have a range of mountain bikes of all sizes for hire. Click here for more info

Course Overview

MTB elevation profile

Run elevation profile

Individual or team event

  • 10km sea kayak

  • 25km MTB

  • 14km run

Kayak

  • LIFE JACKETS (PFDs) ARE COMPULSORY FOR ALL PADDLERS – yes, even SUPs and Waka Ama!

  • All open kayaks must have a floatation device for safety in the event of a capsize

  • Kayakers should be competent at paddling (and practice in) their selected craft in harbour conditions, and have the ability to self-rescue in the event of a capsize

  • A vertically raised paddle is the recognised help signal

  • If you choose to withdraw from the kayak leg, you will be assisted back to transition 1 and allowed to continue with the race, but you or your team will not be ranked

  • Kayakers should understand basic boating rules and regional bylaws

  • Doubles are not allowed on this course

  • Cut off time 2 hours / 10.00am

Mountain Bike

  • Helmets are compulsory for all riders

  • You must make it to Ocean Beach and have started the run leg by 1pm

  • Stay on the marked track at all times

  • Ride within your skill limit

  • Obey the normal road rules at all times, roads are open

  • There is an aid stations at approx. 9km with water & R-Line electrolyte sports drink

  • Approx. 700m elevation gain

  • Please don’t litter

  • Please see compulsory gear below

14km Run

  • You must leave transition by 1pm

  • Stay on the marked track at all times

  • There is an aid station with water & R-Line electrolyte sports drink at approx. 7km

  • Approx. 950m of elevation gain

  • Please don’t litter

  • If you arrive at Smugglers Bay after 4pm, you will be required to take the short cut through to finish and your finish time will not be official

  • Please see compulsory gear below

The kayak leg starts directly opposite the event base at Taurikura Bay. On event day, you will have a stationary water start. You will head West, up the harbour for approximately 2km, staying close to the coastline and travelling on the inside of High Island. Travel anticlockwise around the marker then head directly for the buoy positioned to the south east in McKenzie Bay.

Travel anticlockwise around the marker again and return to Taurikura Bay where you will round the start buoy and begin a second lap. Upon finishing your second lap, you will paddle onto the beach at Taurikura Bay (where you started) and run 200 meters to the first transition.

Transition 1

Mountain bikes will be racked behind the tennis courts. After a short 300m climb over farm land, enter Ody Road and put the pedal to the metal on a speedy gravel road stretch. Cut left through a farm gate and onto private farm land. Follow blue Total Sport tape and red corflute arrows over grassy farm land and gravely dirt farm races. After approximately 14km join Robinson Road and keep left, following it all the way to the end to complete an out and back section.

Returning along Robinson Road, turn left near the end onto private farm property: the ensuing climb will keep you honest but the views at the top are simply superb (possibly the best of all courses).

Next is a short descent and another farm race before you pop out onto Ocean Beach Road and before you know it, you will be at the run transition on the grassed park area.

Note: The mountain bike course takes you over four private farm properties that are ONLY accessible on event day. Please DO NOT attempt to ride these sections outside of event day.

Transition 2 + 3

Time to rehydrate at the aid station and don trail running shoes. A short sandy section sends you straight into a big challenging climb on Bream Head Track. Gravelled steps eventually take you under the tree canopy for some welcome shade. The trail narrows and is moderately technical underfoot in places. You may encounter some 21km runners/walkers on this section of the course: pass when it is safe to do so. Take care at the junction to continue along the top towards Mt Lion – do not go down Peach Cove Track.

From the summit of Mt Lion, descend steeply over steps that open out to grassy trail. A final dash around the headland brings you to the last aid station. The last 3km is on a sealed road to the finish line.

Compulsory Gear

Due to the very exposed and remote nature of the Multisport (Run & MTB), 21km & 15km events, you will be required to carry the compulsory gear below.

  • Long sleeve top (polyprop or wool), beanie (polyprop or wool), survival blanket, waterproof (seam sealed) jacket

While some of this gear may seem excessive, it is for your safety. You may not need it while you are running or walking but if something happens and you have to stop, you will need it. The event is on very rugged/inaccessible terrain and it can be very cold if you have to stay in one spot.