Official Documents

The following are documents for competitors, please click to download:

Overview

Competitors will be making their way in pairs from Auckland to Queenstown over three days. It is a contest to see which team can arrive in Queenstown with the most points after undertaking a wide variety of challenges along the way. They will be given $10 and their accommodation, breakfast and dinner will be supplied by the title and accommodation sponsor, Accor Hospitality.

Competitors will have heaps of fun, but there will also be times when they wonder why they took this challenge on – and then they’ll remember – “it’s for the kids”.

In 2007, over $395,000 was raised by 23 teams, which was a phenomenal result!

Challenge Outline - Tues 30 September –Sat 4 October 2008

Tues 30 September 6.30pm - Novotel Auckland Ellerslie – Race Briefing and dinner.  Check-in from 3pm

Wed 1 October 7.00am - Challenge commences in Auckland, finishes Wellington

Thurs 2 October - Second leg commences in Wellington, finishes in Christchurch

Friday 3 October - Final leg begins in Christchurch, finishes Queenstown, Dinner, Celebration Party and Prizegiving

Sat 4 October - Return home or take up the Accor special offer to spend the weekend in Queenstown.

For the 2008 event competitors will travel from north to south using a variety of modes of transport.  This will involve hitch-hiking and also pre-arranged travel such as the interisland ferry, coaches etc.  Specific details are still being finalized, but it is anticipated that unlike previous years, the event will not be solely hitchhiking based.

The means of transport, checkpoint locations and challenges will be advised along the way!

All the funds raised will go to Cure Kids to help fund vital medical research for children with life threatening illnesses.

Weekly Emails

We are sending weekly emails to all competitors with the latest info, tips and news, in case you missed out, you can download below:

25 July

Welcome to the Accor $10 Queenstown Challenge 2008!
We have some fabulous things in store for you all and the team at
CluedUp are working their magic to keep you challenged... More

1 August - FLIGHTS & ACCOMMODATION

Have you received an email this week detailing your flights and accommodation. Blog of the week - 'Short skirt and low cut top always works' ... More

8 August - FUNDRAISE ONLINE

This is a fabulous fundraising tool, but to get the best out of it, your page needs to be really different to the others in the challenge... More

15 August HOW TO MAKE A SPECTACLE OF YOURSELF & other things…...You’ve focused so hard on fundraising so take 5 and think about your costumes... More

22 August

FUNdraising news….student halls of residence raided for Cure Kids, water fights at the Empire, Fashion police out in force in Newmarket and Hamilton... More

Accor's SWAT Squad and Lifesavers have a Quiz night coming up on 5 Sept..

Aegis Angels still topping the fundraising leaderboard..

We are the Aegis Angels
Please help us on our travels
Its all for the little ones
We hope that we can raise millions... Read More

Fashon A & E with the Buxom Blonds.. More

Steve & Paul from Microsoft conquering Everest. They climbed mostly in shorts and Jandals, fuelled by 10 pints of guiness and a meat pie. Read more

Please use the Challenge Logo on all your fundraising posters, brochures etc, plus on signs you'll be using during the challenge.To download EPS and JPG versions of the logo, please click here

Special thanks to our Race Sponsors..

And to the following companies and organisations for their support...