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TIER 2 BIKEPACKING

Tour Aotearoa

Cape Reinga to Bluff, New Zealand · 2026: February 19, 26, 27, 28

VERDICT An iconic, self-supported bikepacking odyssey across New Zealand's entire length that demands complete autonomy, endurance, and adventure spirit.

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Course verdict

Tour Aotearoa is New Zealand's longest bikepacking event, stretching 3,000km from Cape Reinga at the northernmost tip to Bluff at the southern coast.[2]

Course Profile ratings for this race. Select a point for its explanation. LOGISTICS2/5LENGTH5/5TECHNICAL3/5ELEVATION2/5CLIMATE3/5ALTITUDE1/5ADVENTURE5/5 21/35
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Course Overview

1864 mi
Distance
0 ft
Elevation
Cape Reinga to Bluff, New Zealand
Location
February 19, 26, 27, 28, 2026
Date
~750+
Field Size
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Entry Cost
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RACE DEMAND PROFILE

Durability
10
Climbing
3
VO2 Power
7
Threshold
4
Technical
6
Heat
0
Altitude
2
Race Specificity
10
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Frequently Asked Questions

Climate lands in the middle of the scale.[1]

Logistics lands low on the scale. The race is based in Cape Reinga to Bluff, New Zealand.[1]

Adventure sits at the top of the scale.[1]

Prestige lands high on the scale.[1]

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Sources & Citations

Research sources used to build this race profile. Always verify details with official race sources before making travel or registration decisions.

  1. Official Tour Aotearoa — official route sitewww.touraotearoa.nz/p/home.html
  2. Official Tour Aotearoa — official route and GPS guidancewww.touraotearoa.nz/p/map_22.html

Last updated September 2026