No Southern Traverse events for 2009

We have decided that both the 24hrs and 8hrs of Southern Traverse events will not run this year. It is a disappointing decision that we unfortunately had to make...
 

2009 event: Saturday 5th December 2009

We should have more information on both events in the coming weeks
 

Winner of photo competition

Paul Froggatt with his great selection of photos was the winner of the 24hrs of southern traverse photo competition.
 

Full results posted

Full results for both the Macpac 8hr Adventure Challenge and 24hrs of Southern Traverse are now posted
 

Macpac Photography and Story competition

Fantastic Macpac Void Down Vest to be won for the best shot, and the best story on both the 8hr and 24hrs races. Send us your pix, and story, and be in to win your prize
 
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12/03/2010 8:18:28 p.m.

Media Centre

 
Welcome to the Fairydown 24hrs of Southern Traverse!

We have available a media kit which includes concept, history, general information as well as high resolution photos of the past two events.
Simply contact us by email traverse@queenstown.co.nz or by phone 03 441 8215 to receive one.

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No Southern Traverse events for 2009

14/10/2009 12:49:42 p.m.
 
We have decided that both the 24hrs and 8hrs events will not run this year....
 

2009 24 & 8hrs event date

22/05/2009 1:48:43 p.m.
 
This year ARWC's date in Portugal coincide with the traditional timing of the 24 & 8hrs Southern Traverse style events we organise, posing an issue as we are required to attend the championship in Europe....
 

FUTURE OF ADVENTURE RACING ASSURED FOLLOWNG PODIUM FINISH BY YOUNG UP AND COMING RACERS AT MACPAC 24 HOURS OF SOUTHERN TRAVERSE

16/11/2008 3:50:49 p.m.
 
The future of multisport and adventure racing in New Zealand has a significant potential following the podium placing by the under 23 team, One2Onemultisport....
 

Southern Traverse and Macpac Introduce New Event and Opportunities for Young Kiwi Teams

3/09/2008 12:02:08 p.m.
 
New Zealand’s Macpac and Southern Traverse Ltd have joined forces to encourage the growth of adventure sport in New Zealand, by creating new initiatives in this year’s Macpac 24 Hours of Southern Traverse, in Queenstown on November 15-16....
 

August newsletter extract

26/08/2008 10:52:36 a.m.
 
Growing Adventure Sport in New Zealand, NEW 8hr adventure challenge
Macpac and Southern Traverse Ltd are proactively working to encourage the growth of adventure racing in New Zealand, by creating new initiatives in this year's Macpac 24 Hours of Southern Traverse, in Queenstown on November 15-16....
 

Two iconic New Zealand adventure companies join forces

1/07/2008 3:05:07 p.m.
 
Two iconic New Zealand adventure companies have joined forces, with outdoor company Fairydown becoming title sponsor for the Southern Traverse....