Unleash Your Adventure!
The ECOZIP Kaikoura Adventure Race
The ECOZIP Kaikoura Adventure Race is a traditional adventure race that encompasses multiple disciplines, including hiking, mountain biking, pack rafting, and navigation. Teams unite to conquer challenges and complete stages back to back. Our courses provide a balance between pushing the limits of the strongest teams while remaining achievable for all participants. For teams unable to complete the full course, shorter course options are available. Choose from our 3, 6, 12, or 48-hour events and embark on an unforgettable adventure.
The Kaikoura District with its mountains to sea, hill country, rivers and an abundance of native bush the stunning scenery never disappoints. Every year the courses take you over new terrain as the race shifts round the district thanks to the generosity of our landowners who open their gates for the race.
Located just a convenient two-hour drive north from Christchurch and two hours south from Blenheim, the exact location and course details will be revealed closer to the event. At the pre-event briefing, teams will receive maps and course notes, providing valuable insights into the upcoming course challenges.
Join us for the Kaikoura Adventure Race, where we also host the South Island Secondary Schools Adventure Racing Championships and open-eligibility high school events. By participating you contribute to the fundraising efforts benefiting Kaikoura High School, the local community and adventure racing groups.
Past events have also supported Kaikoura Coast guard, The Claverly Hall, Kaikoura miniature Rifle Club, Kaikoura Cycle Club, Kaikoura St Josephs, Kaikoura A & P, Kaikoura Aquatic Centre and Kaikoura RSA.
Voted as one of the most beautiful towns in the world, Kaikoura offers an exceptional experience for support crews and families. Explore the endless array of activities available while your teams embark on their race. Visit Kaikoura.nz
Come join us and be part of the ECOZIP Kaikoura Adventure Race !
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Prepare for an exciting journey through one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking landscapes. EcoZip Adventures offers an unmatched experience with stunning ziplines that take you high above the native forest canopies, offering amazing 360º views of Kaikōura. With thrilling ziplines, a unique 4X4 Unimog drive across a working farm, and guided forest walks, EcoZip promises an adventure like no other. Join us for an unforgettable outdoor experience that seamlessly combines excitement and the natural beauty of Kaikōura.
For more details, visit EcoZip Adventures.
Thank you to our 2024 Kaikoura Adventure Race Sponsors
Our Landowners: ‘Rakanui” The Ensor Family, ‘Kahutara Lakes‘ The Kahu Family, ‘The Kahutara‘ The Coughlan Family, ‘Kahutara Hills’ James Calder, Grant Wareham, ‘Waikene’ The Summerton & Jollie Families, ‘Flax Hills‘ Perkins Family, ‘Dillondale‘ The Ormsby Family & Jack Shepherd, ‘Quail Downs & Goat Hills’ The Keeble & Rutherford Families, ‘The Conway & Cloudy Range Station’ Rooney Farms & the Thomas Family, ‘Hawk Hills’ The Koopmans & ‘Surrey Downs’
