Long Way Around

Location

Based in Taupo, with the overnight stop at a private lodge in National Park.

The ride

GPS-navigated adventure ride of approximately 700 km over 2 days, taking the long way around Lake Taupo and beyond.

The route includes winding back country roads, gravel roads, and reasonably well formed off-road tracks through farms and forestry, including private farmland and forestry roads and tracks.

Optional challenge sections are available for competent off-road riders on enduro-style bikes. Depending on weather, riders may encounter steeper inclines and declines, rutted areas, slippery or muddy terrain, and stream crossings.

Suitable for road registered dual purpose motorcycles from 250s to 1200s. Adventure tyres are recommended.

Navigation

Riders must navigate using GPS. The ride is no longer navigated using roll charts.

Groups riding together are advised to have at least two riders with GPS. At least one rider in each group should be competent with GPS navigation.

Moto Mapped staff riders will be on route to guide and assist where needed.

Schedule

Registration and briefing is on Friday 6th November from 18:00 onward, with briefing at 20:00, at The Fox and Hounds in Taupo.

All riders must sign on and collect ride packs, stickers, and event tees at the Friday briefing.

Saturday is the longer riding day. Riders stay Saturday night at a private lodge in National Park. Sunday includes breakfast before the shorter second day, returning to Taupo in the afternoon.

Fees

• Registration fee: $530
• Includes Friday night registration and briefing
• Includes 2 days of riding
• Includes hot buffet dinner Saturday evening
• Includes shared accommodation Saturday night at a private lodge
• Includes buffet breakfast Sunday morning
• Includes lucky prizes on Saturday night
• Includes guides, sweep crew and support vehicle
• Includes GPS co-ordinates
• Includes land access fees
• Includes designer tee

Facilities

Saturday night accommodation includes a well-stocked bar, hot plunge pools, hot showers, and all linen provided.

Fuel stops and cafes along the route have been alerted and will be stocked for riders.

The Moto Mapped van will be available to carry bags not wanted on the bike.

Notes

Riders need to organise their own accommodation in Taupo for Friday night.

Entries are limited.