The
Land Rover Tussock Traverse is a unique 27 km run or walk through the World Heritage Tongariro National Park, on January 26th, 2008.
This route covers amazing scenery from the Rangipo Desert to Whakapapa Village, traversing between Mt Ruapehu and Mt Ngaruahoe, past the historic Waihohonu Hut, and covering part of the beautiful Round the Mountain track.
There aren’t many events that traverse such a change in terrain – desert, scrubland, volcanic, tussock and forest.
Enjoy this safe friendly event in the company of like minded people amid enthusiastic volunteer event support.
Do your bit to help this magnificent World Heritage area. All proceeds from the Land Rover Tussock Traverse go to the Tongariro Natural History Society, a non-profit organization for conservation projects in the park.
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Brief Description:COME AND TAKE PART in New Zealand’s most spectacular run and walk from the summit of the North Island’s Desert Road into Tongariro National Park, through a stunning landscape of mountain lakes and ancient forests to finish at one of New Zealand’s grand hotels, the Chateau Tongariro. |
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Fees:$80. Includes event shirt. |
Event Description: WHO IS THE EVENT FOR?All those who have done a half marathon, enjoy the outdoors, or are looking for a challenge. The event is no picnic in the park but you can be sure that we will be out there to support you. For more detail access our website - www.tongariro.org.nz
WHEN IS IT?
January 26 2007. Walkers starting at 9.30am. Runners starting at 10.30am.
WHERE IS IT?
The event starts up Tukino Rd and goes along the Round the Mountain track to meet the Waihohonu Historic hut and track to Whakapapa. The course is nearly 27 km long. You can get there by private transport if you have a support driver or by bus leaving from Whakapapa Village, (see entry details).
SAFETY!
Your safety is of paramount importance to us, and we have a great crew of people across the track from start to finish, who will be there for first aid emergencies, support and encouragement.
You will need to be self-sufficient with at least the compulsory gear of a windshell/ parka, hat, thermal top, and no less than 600 ml of water.
Organisers have the right to call off the event or amend the event course in the event of poor weather or circumstances beyond our control, the better you are prepared the easier it us for us to make these calls. |
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