Sat Nov 7, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

Day One Fri 6th November 7am- 50km (extra 6km on the finish from last year). Fastest 5 hours slowest expect 11 ish

 

Here for last years route. This year we adding 6km along 4wd track to get to the ferry across lake.

 

http://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/878711367

 

Planned start is 7am Friday the 6th at Muritai Road end (where 4 wd starts there is a gate) . I expect people to take between 5-10 hours so will be at the edge of Lake Oneke (which is the new finish of Day 1)  from 12- 6pm.

 

This year there will be a boat that will take you across Lake Oneke to Lake Ferry pub where we are trying to arrange a shower and smorgasboard (discussions taking place). After this we will be dropping you at either Pinnacles Camp Site of a bach that you have organised between Pinnacles and Mangatoetoe Valley. Your accom needs to be along this road unless you arrange your own transport.

 

 

WE WILL SUPPLY DETAILED MAPS WITH COMMENTS. YOU WILL STILL NEED YOUR OWN TOPO MAPS THOUGH.

 

Route

 

Run around the coast until a k or 2 before the end (lighthouse)  there is a small track that sidles up the hill to your left (this will be marked) . Take that and it will take you to a stall hop over that and continue down the track. Take the first left that takes you around the first East Harbour Lake.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then once around that head down to the coast. The track branches left or right near the coast take either one they both about same time.

 

Once you hit coast run around coast track staying towards the coast the whole way. You will hit a small gate that says private. The owner does not mind if you run through. Its only about a k. Then you hit the beach and the rocks (very large rocks about 5  metres high) you can run through these rocks by using a narrow corridor that is not immediately obvious until you approach them (this will be marked this year) onto the beach .There will be a marshal here to direct you as last year people did not take the beach route and they ned to follow the beach around the inlet. There may be a shallow inlet crossing if at all.

 

Run along the sand bypassing the Wainuiomata river that lagoons into an inlet. You can bypass this by running through the rocks and along the sand on the beach . Along the sane you will then head up to the paved road and run to the head of Orongaronga Valley by the road.

 

There will be a bridge where a marshal will be. This marshal at the head of the valley and take your name and send you up the main Orongaronga Valley. You find your way up the valley for approx 10k until you will see another marshal. He will point you up towards the Mt Mathews track. Take this track following markers until you hit the intersection that goes left (up to mt Mathews ) or right (up to South Saddle) you need to take right up to Sth Saddle. Do NOT go up Mt Mathews. Once you hit the South saddle you will see an iron pole at top (this will be marked with tape this year) . If you look down the other side (it is not immediately obvious) you will see a track that descends down a narrow gully with trees to MukuMuku Valley. It is well marked by DOC. Keep following this gnarly track down to main valley and descend down to coast. At coast turn left and follow the 4wd or the beach to the finish flags at the edge of Lake Oneke. A boat will come periodically to take the runers across to Lake Ferry pub.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7th Nov Day Two - Aorangi Undulator. 33km ....The same as all the 1 day people race....On the Sat. Fastest expected 6 hours slowest 10-12.

The day starts at the Mangatoetoe valley carpark (right next to the Mangatoetoe (our) bach so i recommend you stay with us for maximum rest or one nearby at Ngawi). Transport is available to pick you up at finish day 2 in pinnacles and take you back to your bach or tent.

 

http://www.mapmyrun.com/nz/upper-hutt-wellington/aorangi-undulator-route-322964533

 

There is also a camp site at Pinnacles so if you camp there i will come and get you in the van at 5am and take you to start on the Sat.

 

 

 

 

 

8th Nov Day Three - Haurangi Crossing 25km. Expected time 4-5 hours.  Longest could take 10

 

Starts Pinnacles car Park ends at Waikuku Lodge http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-stay/lodges-cabins-and-cottages-by-region/wairarapa/waikuku-lodge/

 

http://www.mapmyrun.com/workout/878817049

 

Start at Pinnacles car park (20 min down road from bach) and runs up the main river valley for a few minutes on left side of valley you will see a sign that says Pinnacles The High Way , take this route up to the main Aorangi Track. At the top you will turn left (right is towards Washpol where you have come from the day before!) then after a few minutes you will get to another intersection that says to Sunderlands Hut. Take this turn that descends to a river valley (stream) the 4 wd will cross the river and goes up other side. This is the start of a major undulation that will last for about 1- 1hr 30 min . Once you get to the tops it opens out and hopefully you will get some views. The only place you can get lost is the first major intersection that goes left or right. Take the right that descends this is the main ridge . the one that goes up and left is the wrong one and eventally drops to a major river valley DONT GO THAT WAY. After this its all undulating 4wd until you get to the big rocky descent to Sunderlands Hut valley. Once you get to bottom turn right and follow 4wd that keeps crossing river. It eventually gets to a last uphill.

 

At the top of this you have a final k descent then you will see Waikuku Lodge and finishing flags!

 

Transport is available to pick you up at end of day 3 and take you back to Wellington unless you want to stay the night at Waikuku Lodge at the end of the run and go back to welly Mon morning. More details to come...Of course your friends relatives can get involved too if they want re pick ups and drop offs but i will need to be very stringent with who is where at all times i need to know for safety...THIS IS V IMPT you let me know if someone else gives you a ride etc As we need to know who is on course and who isn't.