| Stage 1: | Whare Flat |
| Distance: | 13.10kms |
| Starting: | Saturday @ 08:20 |
| Description: | This stage will be run in the same direction as was the case in 2006. It starts on a forestry road generally hard base but could have sticky spots in shaded areas. Then goes onto fast downhill public road with three fords all with particularly tricky entry and exits. |