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Gorge Enduro – 2026
April 18 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm NZST
The Wairoa Gorge is well known for its world class trails nestled in the mountains at the end of the Wairoa Gorge Valley. In April the Nelson Mountain Bike Club will host race six, which is also the final, of the New Zealand Enduro Series at The Gorge Mountain Bike Park. The event will be held on 18 April, with optional practice day on 16th & 17th.
Course Details:
Stage One: Creamed Rice
Stage Two: Pterodactyl, Au Natural, Road to Nowhere finishing on MPD
Stage Three: Slippery Weka & Screaming Turtle mash up
Stage Four: Bermed As, Stephen & Red Line
Stage Five: Top to Bottom: Natural Selection, Snakes n Ladders, Nigh Nighs, Free Range & Rainbow Surfer.
Shuttles: Razor bridge to Irvines, Quarry Pick up to Irvines (after stage 2), Razor Bridge to Irvines (after stage four)
Register for the practice days and race entry via the link above. Optional practice days – Thursday 16th, and/or Friday 17th – $80 per day. Race Day – Saturday 18th April. $130
Accommodation: Free camping onsite on Thursday 16th, Friday 17th & Saturday 18th. Why not stay and make a weekend of it!
Volunteer: We need a volunteer crew on the 18th April to make this event happen! It will be a fun day out on the trails watching some of NZ’s best riders in action. Limited accommodation available after the event at Barry’s Bunkhouse with unlimited camping. Please register your interest here: Volunteer Registration
Tee: $40 – Orders close 30th March.
