Welcome to the Northern Crossing Multisport Challenge

Top Energy Ltd

BP Kerikeri

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

Downer EDi Works

Far North District Council

Fullers Great Sights Bay of Islands

More FM
Hunter Cycles

McFadziens Pharmacy


New World Kerikeri

The Turner Centre at Kerikeri

Department of Conservation

Sport Northland

Destination Northland

2012 Top Energy Northern Crossing - Saturday 21 April

The Top Energy Northern Crossing is a multisport event that traverses wild and wonderful Northland from South Head Hokianga to the Kerikeri landing. You’ll find all the event details you need on this site.

The Rotary Club of Kerikeri was delighted with the success of the second Northern Crossing and are now planning the 2012 event.

Competitor feedback from the 2011 event was great! Overall winner Sam Goodall had this to say: "Thanks for all the support, it was good to be able come back up and put in a solid performance. Congrats to all those who competed, and thanks to all the marshals, support crews, and police out there. Also a massive congrats to the organisers, yesterday was the most well organised and best run race I have ever done, well done guys, look forward to next year, cheers Sam."

For 2012 we've introduced a new 'Four Fun' division for teams of four of any age or gender to make the event even more achievable. Now you can enter two runners and two cyclists. Select a runner for each leg while your cyclists change at Kaikohe. Easy as! Check the Registration page for more details. Entering a team is a great way to get into a multisport challenge like this. Our new sponsor, BP Kerikeri, wants to encourage 'Four Fun' teams with spot prizes.

Also, as an added incentive in 2012, New World Kerikeri is offering an additional $2000 in prizes. A $1000 each to a male and female multisporter who sets a new course record. This should encourage serious competition.

Our major sponsor, other sponsors and supporters are onboard for another year to help us make this charity fundraiser a success. All we need is your participation.

The Northern Crossing is planned and conducted by volunteers. All funds raised go to regional youth programmes and the Northland Electricity Rescue Helicopter.

Don't be deterred by the distance to the mid-north. Because of the uniqueness of our course and event national interest is growing. We believe the Northern Crossing has a lot to offer; beautiful scenery, history and no city traffic. The nearest traffic lights are 85km away! Plenty of friendly accommodation is available in both the Bay of Islands and on the Hokianga.

We will do our best to 'weather proof' the Opononi to Rawene kayak leg as we know how important it is to our multisporters. The Hokianga harbour really is a special place and we’re proud of the history and scenery of this beautiful remote course.

For those of you who have enjoyed one or both of the first two events we hope to see you back in 2012 for the friendly supportive atmosphere, the competition or to improve your time.

If you haven't competed before, the Rotary Club of Kerikeri and our many helpers look forward to seeing you in April 2012 ready to go.

Conducting the event involves months of voluntary planning and preparation to provide a challenge for you.

Sherryl Neale
President
The Rotary Club of Kerikeri