Waipu Gravel Muster · 9 January 2027 | Gravel Roads. Epic Views.

Waipu · Te Tai Tokerau · The Inaugural Muster

Gravel roads. Epic scenery. Great times.

Hundreds of kilometres of groomed secondary roads, free of traffic — set in the stunning scenery of the Bream Bay backcountry.

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⚡ Registrations opening soon — be first in line

Welcome to gravel paradise

An iconic day out, born in Bream Bay

The inaugural Waipu Gravel Muster rolls out on 9 January 2027 — get ready to experience hundreds of kilometres of groomed secondary roads, free of traffic and set within stunning scenic views and natural landscapes.

Bring your crew. Organise race teams, meet up with friends and family, and get ready to experience the stunning beauty of Waipu. This is a day to ride hard and celebrate together.

All abilities welcome. The course caters for riders of every level — from a first taste of gravel on the Community Loop to the full-send Endurance Challenge deep in the Maungaturoto hinterland.

Choose your ride

Three distances, one epic day

Every route starts and finishes at Waipu Gravel Muster HQ. Pick your line through the Bream Bay backcountry and the Maungaturoto hinterland.

Weekend Warriors

35KM

Community Loop

The Taster

Starts at Waipu Gravel Muster HQ and explores quiet rural roads before joining a gravel farm loop and returning to the race start. A social, achievable ride to get a real taste of gravel.

Low elevation gain
Mix of sealed & gravel roads
Beginner-friendly

The Classic

87KM

Classic Gravel Loop

The Muster

Heads inland on rolling gravel roads, into the Maungaturoto hinterland before returning to race start. The heart of the event — a proper day out with the climbs and views to match.

Classic rolling terrain
Scenic farmland & valleys
2–3 aid stations

Coastal gravel road with sweeping sea views

The Epic

170KM

Endurance Challenge

The Big Send

Heads deep inland on rolling gravel road and extended gravel sections into the Maungaturoto hinterland — for two full laps. Big kilometres, big climbing, big views.

Challenging endurance ride
Remote scenic sections
2–3 aid stations

The Course

From the coast, into the hinterland

Rolling out of Waipu, the course winds inland toward Maungaturoto through remote gravel valleys — then turns for home and the run back to Bream Bay.

3D flyover of the Waipu Gravel Muster course from Waipu inland to Maungaturoto

The full routeWaipu to the Maungaturoto hinterland and back — a flyover of the Gravel Muster course.

Elevation · Classic Gravel Loop

The 87 km course — measured from the surveyed GPS track.

87 kmDistance

~1,500 mClimbing

268 mHigh point

Distance 0 → 87 km, left to right. The 170 km Endurance Challenge runs two full laps of this profile.

Satellite view of the full Gravel Muster course from Waipu to Maungaturoto

Satellite view — the course spread across the hinterland between Waipu and Maungaturoto.

The gravel start and finish straight at Waipu Gravel Muster HQ

The start / finish straight — Waipu Gravel Muster HQ, Your Vets Waipu.

What you'll ride through

Every kind of Northland gravel

Riders passing a rock bluff on a gravel path

Farm tracks and river valleys.

Native bush-lined gravel road in the hinterland

Cool, bush-lined gravel deep in the hinterland.

Quiet rural roads on the Community Loop.

Gravel road winding through farmland above the coast

Rolling farmland with Bream Bay beyond.

The Event Hub · Waipu

Make a weekend of it

The Muster is based in the heart of Waipu township — a short roll from Waipu Cove and one of Northland's best beaches. Bring the family and stay a while.

Aerial view of Waipu township with Bream Bay beyond

Waipu township — the event hub, with Bream Bay and the Hen & Chicken Islands beyond.

Aerial view of Waipu Cove beach and campground

Waipu Cove — beach, campground and cafés, minutes from the start line.

Ride as a team

Organise a race team and take on the Muster with your mates. Riders of all abilities and experience levels are welcome — there's a distance for everyone.

Stay & explore

Waipu Cove campground, holiday parks and local accommodation are all close by. Cool off in the surf after your ride and make it a proper summer weekend.

Be part of the first Muster

Registrations are opening soon for what will be an iconic and unforgettable experience. Register your interest now and we'll let you know the moment entries open.

Questions? [email protected]