Aorangi Undulator — Fixture Card
Date: 31 October 2026 Registration: From 07:00 — Mangatoetoe at GRID REF: BR33 8818 9216 Mangatoetoe Carpark Start: 8:00 Race Briefing: 07:50 at the start line
Travel, Parking & Logistics
Note: It’s a 21 km drive between the finish line (Putangirua Pinnacles) and the start line (Mangatoetoe). Allow plenty of travel time. Accommodation is available at Te Kopi Homestead, Waimeha Campground or the finish DOC Camp at the Pinnacles.
Ample parking is available at the finish, however limited at the start. Please consider travel arrangements prior. Trave list
To help with congestion, please carpool where you can — team up with other runners before race day. If you’d like to meet other entrants, consider arriving at registration earlier.
Warm clothing and other belongings can be left with volunteers at the start to transport to the finish.
What to Bring
The Aorangi Undulator is a backcountry event and conditions can change quickly. Come prepared.
- Mandatory gear (minimum requirements): see the full list on our website
- Wear your best trail shoes — expect wet, slippery, technical river travel and mud, scree and precipitous descents, and very limited course markings. This is a route, not a track.
⚠ MANDATORY: All entrants must carry or have access to a PLB or satellite tracking device on course. If you are in trouble, stay put and call emergency services for rescue Hire outlets →
Racing as a team, or need to update your details? Email us
Course Information
Point-to-point: Mangatoetoe → Putangirua Pinnacles
- Route map: PDF
- GPX file: download — load onto NZ Topo Maps on a fully charged phone before race day
- Course marking is limited; marshals will be at the Huts only.
⚠ Weather contingency: if conditions are unfavourable, the race may be cancelled. we’ll know such in advance notice and the reachout the day prior with the updates. ⚠ Weather contingency: if conditions are unfavourable, the race may be cancelled or switched to a [B-Course]. Confirmation will be sent out the the day prior with the updated routes.
![Key points to Note]
Emergency evacuation/safe exits from the course include, Kawakawa Station, Washpool stream, only evacuate with a marshal ensuring the race director knows your location and status.
Timing
Manual timing, with splits at:
- Kawakawa Hut
- Pararaki Hut
- Washpool Hut
Make sure marshals can read your bib number and have noted your time.
Results published here.
Volunteers
Our events only happen because of an awesome crew of volunteers giving up their time. If you can no longer race but can help out instead, flick us an email.
Entrants List
Post-Event
- BBQ — Choice Bros. beers and a range of non-alcoholic options
- Prize-giving — with the final finisher
Thanks
· Greater Wellington Backcountry Network · DOC Wellington/Wairarapa · Kawakawa Station · Farman Turkington