| Stage 4: | Whaka |
| Distance: | 11.36kms |
| Starting: | Saturday @ 13:50 |
| Description: | Starts on main solid forest road for 3km, then narrows slightly for a flowing 10km still on hard base. A tight hairpin takes you up narrow hillclimb and once at the top the descent is tight, little used and normally covered in pine needles. Last years SS4. 100% Shingle |