The pilgrimage will take place from Saturday 24th October to Tuesday 27th October 2026.

See the Pilgrimage page for detailed information on the itinerary.

No.  The pilgrimage is organised for those wishing to complete the full journey.  

Yes, this is very easy to do. Please get the replacement person to:

1. Register themselves using the “Registration” form
2. Select “YES” to the last question on the registration form “Is this a ticket transfer registration?”
3. Fill in your full name in the field underneath
4. Click SUBMIT
5. We will transfer your registration to the replacement person and send you both confirmation emails. 

If you let us know before the 31st August 2026, we will refund your registration fee. Please email us at contact@fopp.nz. to organise a refund.

We are unable to refund registrations from 1st September 2026 (after this date, all funds would have been committed to pilgrimage operating costs).

In this case consider either:

1. Transferring your registration to someone else, which you can do any time before midnight on the Friday one week prior to Day One of the pilgrimage. This is easy to do using the Registration form.

2. Donating your place to a religious or lay person who has applied for a funded registration

Yes, this is very easy to do. Please get the replacement person to:

1. Register themselves using the “Registration” form
2. Select “YES” to the last question on the registration form “Is this a ticket transfer registration?”
3. Fill in your full name in the field underneath
4. Click SUBMIT
5. We will transfer your registration to the replacement person and send you both confirmation emails. 

Yes, you must be registered to attend the Pilgrimage. Please complete the Registration form

Yes, there is a 10% family discount for families.

If you are unable to attend due to financial hardship, please contact us via the contact form.

Yes, please contact us with an update via the contact@fopp.nz.

Yes, the maximum number of pilgrims for 2026 is 60. 

Coaches will be provided to transport you back to the initial uplift location in Kerikeri. Transport from there is in your hands.

Coaches will uplift all pilgrims from the Kerikeri Sports Complex and transport them to the starting point for the day.  

Prior to boarding the coaches, pilgrims will complete the registration process.  

Pilgrims should not make their own way to the starting point unless previously arranged with the event management. 

We have made arrangements with the Kerikeri Sports Complex.

The Sports Complex has kindly allowed us to leave our cars here for the duration of the Pilgrimage, however, this is at the owner’s risk.  

Yes if your children need to be able to walk up to 25km/day. 

Please note: any children under 18 years of age must have a responsible guardian (either a parent or someone designated by the parent) supervising them at all times during the entire duration of the Pilgrimage. 

Children under 18 cannot attend on their own.

Yes, a 10% discount is available for families when registering online.  Families are classed as 2 adults and one or more children.  The discount will be applied after you register.

No, stay with us!  The organisers don’t have the capacity to manage this scenario.

Don’t worry!  The Pilgrimage can be completed by anyone with a moderate level of fitness.  

If you get injured or fatigued, we provide a support van which can pick you up and take you to the next rest stop.

 There are several hill sections on the last two days, so some preparation is required. Download a free Training Schedule here

Toilets and hydration stations are provided at rest stops, every 2-3hrs.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner, bottles water and fruit for morning and afternoon tea are provided, bring your own extra snacks.

Medical support will be available at all rest stops to support those who become injured or fatigued. Please note, medical support is only provided for injuries or in emergency situation. It is up to you to bring your own first aid for minor things like blisters, insect bites, sunburn and sore muscles etc.

See our list of items to pack here

We also provide a support vehicle, which can pick you up and take you to the next stop if needed. 

No,  walkers will be requested to remain in between the safety vehicles and within their chapter.  

Due to the lack of walkable verges and footpaths in this part of the country, most of your journey will be on formed roads. 

Medical support will be on-hand if you become injured or unwell while walking. 

A support vehicle can pick you up and take you to the next stop if you can’t continue. 

We will call an ambulance for any serious injuries or ill-health.

Yes, portable toilets are available every 2-3hrs at all the rest stops.

Yes, you need to carry water each day plus snacks for morning & afternoon tea. We provide fruit at rest stops.

Bottled water will be available to restock your supply at all rest stops.

You will need a day pack to carry your water  and other things you may need as you walk between rest stops.

No, we provide transport for your main bags/tents to the next night location/base camp. We suggest carrying a small daypack with a drink bottle, snacks, hat, sunscreen and a rain jacket (you will need to carry your daypack while you’re walking). 

See our suggested packing lists here

To see detailed itineraries for each day please go to the Itinerary page

Don’t worry!  If you get injured or fatigued, we provide a support vehicle which can pick you up and take you to the next stop.

You will be spending one night camping on a local farm and two nights on Maraes (camping every night for men).

You will need to bring a tent, sleeping bag and insulated mat.  The nights spent at Maraes will have limited space indoors. This will be allocated to women & young children. 

No,  the campsites are unpowered and power outlets at the Maraes will be limited. If needed, consider bringing a portable power bank in your main luggage or to charge as you walk.

Day One: Lunch, dinner, water and fruit at rest stops. Selection of hot drinks at campsite.

Days Two and Three: Breakfast, lunch & dinner, water and fruit at rest stops. Selection of hot drinks at campsite and marae.

Day Four: Breakfast, water and fruit at rest stops. Selection of hot drinks at breakfast time.

Recommendation: bring snacks.

We provide basic meals that should cater for most people attending.

Please complete the “dietary needs” section on the registration form and we will do our best to cater for you. 

It is recommended that you bring additional food items to supplement what is provided. 

Please contact us if you have a severe allergy.

Make sure you record any allergies, medical conditions or dietary requirements when you register.  This will help us to accommodate your needs.

Please note: we will do our very best to accommodate allergies but, as we have volunteers catering and are in marae venues using their equipment, we cannot guarantee 100% that benches and equipment will be free from allergen contamination.

We recommend that you don’t bring valuables on the Pilgrimage.  Your luggage will often be unattended. 

No, let’s journey together.

Load your bags onto the luggage truck in the morning and our support crew team will transport your bag & tent to the next campsite/marae where your luggage will be laid out for you to collect when you arrive.