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Auckland/Site Managers Guide
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Site Managers Guide

sunday 8 march

Kia ora! Thank you for putting a team together for Southern Cross Round the Bays Auckland 2026 – it's going to be an epic event!

This page is full of useful information for you and your team members to help you prepare for the big day.  We can't wait to see you there!

Click on the link below to view your hospo site number(s).

HOSPO SITE NUMBERSMADILLS FARM MAP

Get set for the day

The Auckland Hospo Zone is at Madills Farm, just a short 10 minute walk from the Auckland finish line in St Heliers.

When your team members have crossed the finish line, please ask them to turn right out of the finish shute and then head towards the Madills Farm inflatable arch on the far right side of the park. From there, they can follow the directional signage to Madills Farm.

Please also take a moment to read through this helpful Site Managers Guide page so that you're fully prepared and can make the most of your experience.

Team lunches
Placed an online order for St Pierres lunches? We'll deliver your order to your hospo site(s) on race day to enjoy with your team mates between 10.00am - 11.00am.

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*No bibs will be mailed. ALL bibs must be picked up from Bib Collection.
Bib Collection location

Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, 181 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven Marina, Auckland 1011.

Bib Collection opening hours
  • Thursday 29 February - 12.00pm to 7.00pm (corporate teams only)
  • Friday 1 March - 8.00am - 7.00pm (all participants)
  • Saturday 2 March - 8.00am - 4.00pm (all participants)
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Team Bibs

You can collect your team members’ bibs and timing tags. Simply download your Team List from your team's my.roundthebays.co.nz Event Dashboard and bring that with you. Remember to let your team members know that you are collecting their bibs for them!

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Site Managers Guide

Get ready for a great day at Madills Farm!

Our Site Managers Guide has got you covered with everything you need to know before you arrive and on race day, including answers to frequently asked questions.

SITE MANAGERS GUIDE
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Vehicle Access Pass

The Hospitality Vehicle Access Pass entitles ONE vehicle to access your hospitality site to drop off your gear during pack in and pick up your things post event from 2.00pm.

No cars are to be parked on your site during the event. Please park on the roads surrounding Madills Farm. Get their early so that you don't miss out!

Please print out your Vehicle Access Pass from the link below and display it on your dashboard BEFORE you enter Madills Farm.

To ensure safe and easy access for all participants and vehicles, please keep access areas clear at all times. The pass includes information on entry and exit points, as well as routes around the park.

VEHICLE ACCESS pass
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Health & Safety Induction

At Stuff Events, we want to ensure the safety of all users at Madills Farm. Madills Farm is a public space so please be aware of pedestrians and other users of the park at all times.

When bringing a vehicle onto the park, please ensure that it is escorted by someone on foot. Each vehicle should have a driver and a ‘walker.’ The speed limit at Madills Farm is walking pace only (5kmph). The walking person must wear a Hi-Vis vest and maintain a lookout for potential hazards. Please drive with your headlights and hazard lights on to help increase your visibility.

Please ensure that you have completed your Health & Safety Induction form before arriving on site. Your suppliers will need to complete the Health & Safety Induction form too before entering the park.

Health & Safety INDUCTION form
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Temporary Road Closures & Parking Restrictions

There will be several temporary road closures and parking restrictions during the event. To avoid any delays, we highly recommend that you plan your travel accordingly and allow for extra time.

For the most up-to-date information regarding these closures and restrictions download the PDF below.

ROAD Closures & PARKING restrictions
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Bib Collection

If you're collecting bibs on behalf of your team members, please make your way to Bib Collection. Otherwise, please inform your team members about the location and opening hours for Bib Collection so that they can pick up their own bibs.

Bib Collection Location

Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, 181 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven Marina

Please note that there is limited parking outside the Royal New Zealand Squadron and surrouning roads.

Bib Collection Opening Hours
  • Thursday 5 March: 1.00pm - 7.00pm
  • Friday 6 March: 8.00am - 7.00pm
  • Saturday 7 March: 8.00am - 4.00pm
pre race information
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Access times

You can access Madills Farm to set up your site during the following Pack In and Pack Out times:

Pack in:
  • Friday 6 March: 12.00pm - 6.00pm
  • Saturday 7 March: 8.00am - 5.00pm
  • Sunday 8 March: 6.00am - 8.00am
Pack out:
  • Sunday 8 March: 2.00pm - 5.00 pm

Please note there will be no vehicle movement permitted on Madills Farm before 2:00pm on Sunday 8 March.

Event maps

You can find all the event maps, including instructions on how to get from the Vellenoweth Green finish area to Madills Farm, as well as information on shuttle bus locations below.

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Course map

Check out the 8.4km course map.

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Start Line Map

Find your start group and starting point on Quay Street.

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Finish Line Map

See you at the finish line at Vellenoweth Green in St Heliers.

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Race day information

Get ahead of the game and send these details to your team members.

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Hospo Zone Map

Pinpoint your hospo site(s) at Madills Farm and share the details with your team mates.

Post Event Shuttles

Find out where to pick up your shuttle back to Britomart.

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Official merchandise

Make Round the Bays even more memorable with our official 2026 event merch.

Look the part
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Race day information

Find out all you need to know on the day from the event schedule to wave start times, transport options, course maps and much more.

Race day
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