| Stage 1: | Kohukohu |
| Distance: | 19.73kms |
| Starting: | Saturday @ 08:30 |
| Description: | Used the last few years, and a real toughie to begin the event with. Starts with a 5 kilometre hill climb, narrow and rough in places with big drops and several cautioned brows. After the first intersection the road becomes wider and more flowing, opening out along ridges and finishing on a narrow winding descent. 10 minutes service allowed after stage at Broadwood village |