The Whangarei district welcomes all competitors and supporters of the North Island Spirited Women — All Women’s Adventure Race.

We’re really excited to be hosting Spirited Women at our place in 2021!

Whether you want to pitch a tent at a seaside campground or treat yourself in a luxury, boutique lodge, when you’re ready to book your accommodation, check out all the options at WhangareiNZ.com. 

Or if you’d like some local intel, contact our friendly information consultants at the Whangarei i-SITE, email info@whangareinz.com or phone 09 438 1079.

Since you’ll already be here, how about booking an extra night or four and exploring some of the wonderful things to see and do in our district. The heart of the city is mostly flat and features wonderful street art. Wander the picturesque, water-side Town Basin precinct with restaurants, cafés, shopping, art galleries and museums. Enjoy the loop walkway which features the Sculpture and Heritage Trails.

We boast a spectacular coastline and you will enjoy the best water activities including diving, snorkelling, stand up paddleboarding and kayaking. Or just relaxing on a white sandy beach. Also enjoy superb walking trails; hike through native bush and along tracks with superb coastal views. Photograph six spectacular waterfalls, maybe even hear a kiwi calling in the wild.

Discover many of the great things to see and do in our beautiful district. 

Find out more about the Spirited Women - All Women Adventure RaceThis is an adventure race for women where teams of four choose from a short, medium and long-course adventure. Travelling together, they must navigate around a secret course by foot, mountain bike, and kayak, completing a few surprise mystery activities along the way—where no prior experience is needed! Stable sit-on tandem kayaks are provided for all teams and all levels of fitness and experience are welcome.

The course is kept a secret until the Friday of the race weekend. Once the teams receive their map/s, course notes, and briefing instructions, they have the evening to plan and prepare. On race day, the teams navigate their way around the course visiting checkpoints in the order specified (sequential or any order) on each leg.

But the Spirited Women is much more than just an adventure race; it is about creating an unforgettable event experience shared among girlfriends, it’s about women making time for themselves, their health and fitness. For many participants, the journey to the event is the most cherished part. Regularly getting together as a team to train, learn new skills, and supporting one another to push their boundaries. It strengthens bonds and relationships, bringing family, friends and work colleagues together for a weekend of unadulterated fun.

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