24-hour packraft race

True West 24-Hour Pack Raft Race

True West Adventure Race continues to lead the way in innovation within New Zealand adventure racing. New for 2027 is a pure 24-hour packrafting race, a stripped-back, two-discipline challenge designed for those who love moving fast and light through wild landscapes.

Simple in concept: hike and paddle.

Teams will journey through rugged mountains and along spectacular coastline, linking remote terrain with the now truly legendary True West paddling stages. This is packrafting at its raw best, self-propelled, immersive, and deeply connected to the landscape.

True West. Explore further. Paddle longer.