Motatapu
Off-road day through private high-country stations: a 52 km ultra, a trail marathon, the 15 km Miners Trail, a 4 km junior run, and 47 km mountain bike and e-bike rides.
- when
- 6 March 2027
- where
- Arrowtown
- cost
- Paid
- kind of event
- Run, ride, race
From Motatapu, entry fees, checked 6 October 2026.
| When | Saturday, 6 March 2027 |
| Where | High-country stations between Wānaka and Arrowtown |
| Cost | Tiered, all fees included. Current tier (to 20 January 2027): ultra $320, trail marathon $235, mountain bike $230, e-mountain bike $235, Miners Trail $125 adult or $85 junior, junior trail run $35. Final tier (to 26 February 2027): $350, $255, $250, $255, $145 or $99, $40. |
| Good with kids | Not aimed at children |
| Can you take part | Yes, visitors can join in; see the organiser for entry and any limits |
| Organiser | Motatapu (opens in a new tab) |
What it changes in town
Arrowtown fills with competitors and supporters on the day.
Getting there
Arrowtown is 21 km from central Queenstown, about 25 min by car (SH6 to Lake Hayes, then Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Road; or Malaghans Road). Without a car: Orbus Route 4 direct, or Route 1 then Route 2 via Frankton Hub, $2.50 with a Bee Card.
Routes and ride times: Arrowtown by bus. Every Orbus fare is $2.50 with a Bee Card.
Around the same time
- Southern Lakes UltraFri, 19 Feb to Sat, 27 Feb 2027 · Registration and finish in Queenstown; stages across the Southern Lakes and Central Otago
- New Zealand OpenThu, 25 Feb to Sun, 28 Feb 2027 · Millbrook Resort (Coronet and Remarkables courses), near Arrowtown
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Source: Motatapu, entry fees, checked 6 October 2026. The description is ours. Dates are New Zealand time and plans change: confirm with the organiser before you travel for an event, and if you spot a change email hello@queenstownpocket.com.