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Winter Vinecki from Oregon, USA participated in the 2013 Great Barrier Island Wharf to Wharf Marathon.  Winter's ambition was to complete a marathon on seven continents before she turns 15 in December 2013.  Great Barrier Island was her 6th marathon after completing marathons in North America, Africa, Antarctica South America and Asia.  On Sunday 10th November Winter completed her seventh marathon in Athens, Greece to set a world record and become the youngest person, male or female, to complete a marathon on every continent.  Read More

 

                  

The Great Barrier Island Wharf to Wharf is a unique event ideal for serious athletes as well as for families.  It is a fundraiser for Kaitoke School, one of three primary schools on the island and the event is organised and run by volunteers from the local community.  The course begins at Port FitzRoy wharf and finishes at Tryphena wharf.  Participants will experience rugged native bush, kauri, nikau, manuka, fern and some of the most unspoilt native forest left in New Zealand.  Reaching the heights there are expansive views over white sandy beaches and across the ocean to an undisturbed horizon as well as green farmland, and picturesque settlements dotted around beautiful harbours. 

The course follows the road overlooking the Port FitzRoy harbour and bays and down to the Kaiaraara Stream.  Continuing up and down through rugged native bush, home to many of NZ’s native birdlife, the course reaches an elevation of 180 metres.  One part of the course is described by Aaron Carter of Total Sport as “4km of unbelievable trail goodness….and views from out of this world”.  Although arduous and challenging at times this event is a unique opportunity to enjoy some of the best scenery that Great Barrier Island has to offer.  Course Map

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