Tranzalpine Train (Day 1) - Join Tour at Christchurch Railway Station at 7.00 am on Day 1.

Stage 1 (Day 1): 37km - Greymouth to Hokitika

Stage 2 (Day 2): 107 km - Ross to Franz Joseph

Stage 3 (Day 3): 98 km - Fox Glacier to Haast

Stage 4.1 (Day 4): 62 km - Haast to Makarora West

Stage 4.2 (Day 4): 61 km - Makarora West to Hawea

Stage 5 (Day 5): 49 km - Wanaka to Crown Range summit

As part of your entry, the following support services are provided:

• Traffic Management

• Timing

• Bike Mechanic

• First Aid

• Massage (TBC) - on previous tours, a private massage therapist has been available for bookings. All appointments are paid for by riders.

• Tour Photography

What’s not included:

Nutrition and Hydration: Some water points will be available; however, you must be prepared if they are not where you need them.

Nutrition for riders is not provided.

You can enter as an Individual rider or as part of a team.

As an individual, you will meet many other individual riders and be supported by your chosen charity.

RIDER CATEGORIES

General

Categories for both teams and individuals apply to males and females.

Teams require a minimum of 3 entrants to qualify as a defined category.

Categories

• School

• Junior (age 22 and under)

• Open (age 40 and under)

• Veteran (age 50 and under)

• Vintage (age 65 and under)

• Seasoned (over age 65)

• Mixed team (no age categories)

• Family Team (no age categories)

• Corporate Team (no age categories)

PRIZEGIVING

Major spot prizes are drawn, and podium winners are acknowledged in all categories.

TEAM DEFINITIONS

Corporate Team: All team members must be employees or clients of the same business or organisation.

Veteran: All team members to be aged over 50 as at 1st April 2025

Vintage: All team members to be aged over 60 as at 1st April 2025

Mixed team: Your team must have one member of each sex in the team everyday.

School teams: All team members must be still at High school /college, though more than one school can form a single team under the name of the predominant school. Each team must have a chaperone/coach, preferably riding with the team each day.

We've tailored every detail to ensure that your participation in the race is not only exhilarating but hassle-free. From essential race-day amenities to exclusive perks, our entry fee package has everything you need to make the most out of your cycling adventure.

Get ready for the ultimate cycling experience with our “All Benefits” entry fee package of NZ$1300. This includes:

• Day 1 Tranzalpine Train journey, an iconic New Zealand journey

• Discounted accommodation to ensure you have a comfortable stay before and after the race, allowing you to rest and recharge for the next day's adventure

• All transport

• Day 4 Lunch and Day 5 Celebration and Prizegiving Luncheon.

You can also choose provide your own transport and accommodation with our “Tour Only” entry fee of NZ$700.

All riders receive a complimentary Race Pack with essential items.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to take your cycling journey to the next level. Sign up now and secure your spot in the race of a lifetime!

See Rider Entry for more information.

As a condition of entry, you agree to raise a minimum of $250 for your selected charity. Every sponsor of your ride will be issued a tax-deductible receipt for their gift.

When you complete the entry form, you are required to indicate your chosen charity. The charity receives the rider's name and contact details, and they will communicate directly with you.

Tour rules clearly state that every participant must ride in obedience to the New Zealand road rules governing cyclists on public roads. Whilst West Coast roads don’t generally have high traffic flows, the Tour organisers do their best to keep groups reasonably small and riding single-file. This is achieved by starting riders in groups of 15 at 1-minute intervals. This helps other road users pass you easily and safely.

The complete Race Rules will be provided in your race pack.

REFUND POLICY

Should you decide not to ride and advise us before 30th November 2024, the following applies. You will receive a refund of your $100 less any expenses the organisers have been obligated to pay prior to 30th November 2024. Or you can transfer your pre-entry to another rider.

Should you be unable to ride Tour 2025 after 30 November 2024 and have paid the full entry fee, a refund will be made to you after the deduction of costs committed to by the organisers at the time of your withdrawal. Riders on our waiting list will be offered your place.

If you have compelling reasons for transferring your entry to a riding friend not on the waiting list please advise us. We may be able to transfer your entry to this person that has missed out on pre-entry. Any person drawn off the waiting list will refund you your entry fee in full.

EVENT CANCELLATION

Should the Tour not proceed for any reason (natural disaster, unmanageable traffic management demands, economic stress generating in inadequate entries, etc ), your entry fee will be returned to you less any payments or obligations that have to be honoured by the organisers at the date of cancellation.

In the improbable event of cancellation, Tour of New Zealand Management Organisers will not be responsible to you for compensation of any travel costs or any other costs incurred by you (eg bike hire etc).