Motatapu Icebreaker
Mar 02, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Motatapu Icebreaker
Wanaka
New Zealand
Entry Fee $169
(Lowest or Early Registration)
Entry Fee 2 $225
(Highest or Late Registration)
Prize Money: no
Distance(s):
- 8K
- 51K
Type: Trail
Starting Elevation: 400 meters
High Point: 1300 meters
Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 95%
Description:
This Motatapu Ultra traverses the absolutely stunning ridges and valleys of the Harris Mountain Range between Wanaka and Arrowtown. The track covers 51km of exposed and physically challenging back-country terrain across the Motatapu and Soho Stations on an old travellers’ route that is steeped in New Zealand history.
You will ascend a total of 2790 metres over four peaks (the highest point being 1275m), and negotiate rough tussock-covered areas, long, steep saddles and river crossings. It will be an accomplishment you’ll remember and be very proud of for a long time to come.
The Motatapu Ultra follows the DOC Motatapu Track, which forms part of the Te Araroa Walking Trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff. Te Araroa, meaning “The Long Pathway”, connects settlements, townships and cities throughout New Zealand, showcasing a wide variety of NZ experiences – natural, cultural and historic.
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Past Event Dates
Held on Mar 02, 2024
Held on Mar 04, 2023
Held on Mar 05, 2022
Held on Mar 06, 2021
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Held on Mar 09, 2019
Held on Mar 10, 2018
Held on Mar 11, 2017
Held on Mar 05, 2016
Held on Mar 07, 2015
Held on Mar 08, 2014
Held on Mar 09, 2013
Held on Mar 10, 2012
Held on Mar 12, 2011
Held on Mar 13, 2010
Held on Mar 14, 2009
Held on Mar 08, 2008
Held on Mar 10, 2007
Held on Mar 11, 2006
Held on Mar 12, 2005