Multisport Solo & Teams

Overview

Established in 2006, the feature multisport option is the event that kick-started the PGT.

Featuring a 12k paddle, 32k mtn bike & 21k mountain run, it's a challenging yet achievable tour showcasing Porirua's awesome outdoor resource. Take it on solo or in a team.

See below for course maps and descriptions for each event.

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Kayak 12k

Multisporters kick off with a 12k paddle on Porirua Harbour and Puatahanui Inlet. Starting and finishing at Whitireia's Ngati Toa Waka Ramp, paddlers first head north to Onepoto and around the coastline to the harbour mouth. After crossing the harbour mouth and passing under Paratamata Bridge, the route continues into Pauatahanui Inlet and around to Browns Bay, where it turns to follow the same route back to the boat ramp. It's a scenic and serene paddle, but with the odd sea breeze, sand bank, tidal eddies and harbour swells, you need your wits about you. Kayaks and Waka all welcome, and your entry fee is per boat!

Mtn Bike 32k

Multisporters then do a 300m run to transition back at Kai Tahi and grab mountain bikes for the 32k ride. It starts following cycle paths along Porirua Stream and through Bishop Viard College, and then you're Rangituhi's single track heaven, climbing and descending Rangituhi itself, then heading south to Spicer Reserve and Spicer Forest before returning through Viard and the cycle paths back to the Kai Tahi transition. With 95% single track, 800m of climbing, just as much descending, and nothing too over the top, this is a ride for almost anyone. No e-bikes in the multisport event sorry.

Mtn Run 21k

Multisporters then finish with a spectacular 21km Mountain Run over native bush tracks, private farm land and coastline with views over Porirua and Cook Strait. But with 630m of climbing and sometimes rugged terrain, it's a tough way to top things off. It starts from Kai Tahi HQ up Porirua Stream and through Bishop Viard College to the infamous Scenic Reserve steps to the top of Rangituhi/Colonial Knob. Then you're into Pikarere Farm for a trot along the wild west coast before climbing back over the Takapuwahia skyline and around the base of Rangituhi to finish via Viard and Porirua Stream back at Kai Tahi HQ.