Helping athletes get to the Coast to Coast
Interislander is proud to flex our sponsorship muscles for the Kathmandu Coast to Coast event, New Zealand's premier multi-sport challenge.
This sponsorship, plus discounted fares for competitors, underscores our commitment to supporting athletes who test themselves against some of the most demanding terrain and conditions our country has to offer.
About the Coast to Coast
The Kathmandu Coast to Coast is a gruelling event spanning 243 kilometres, starting in Kumara on the West Coast and finishing at New Brighton Beach Pier in Christchurch. Involving running, rock-hopping, kayaking and cycling, this race is a rite of passage for many Kiwis and a top event for elite athletes worldwide.
How we support the Coast to Coast
Interislander is deeply connected to the spirit of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast. We understand the intense effort, determination, and dedication required to compete. As a sponsor, we take great pride in helping athletes get to the start line.
We are following Campbell Gray again in 2025 as he prepares for the race. See Campbell’s story.
"The Kathmandu Coast to Coast is proud to associate with the Cook Strait Interislander Ferries. In New Zealand there are two iconic crossings, the first being the Coast to Coast Multisport Event and the second being the Interislander Cook Strait Crossing. We thank the Interislander team for getting our athletes safely from the North Island to the South Island for over 40 years!"
Glen Currie, Race Director
Event dates for Kathmandu Coast to Coast 2025
The 2025 Kathmandu Coast to Coast happens 7 and 8 February. We look forward to supporting this incredible event and witnessing the triumphs of all the athletes who take on this remarkable challenge. For more information about the event, visit the Coast to Coast website.
Let's get you there! 20% discount for competitors
If you’re planning to compete in the next Kathmandu Coast to Coast event, make the Interislander part of your itinerary. We’re the logical way to travel from island to island when you have a heap of gear to shift.
We offer a 20% discount on refundable fares for all competitors travelling to and from the event. This discount applies to passenger fares, vehicles and extras, ensuring athletes can travel between the islands comfortably and affordably.
To get the discount, enter the code C2C251 in the promo box when booking your tickets. This offer is valid for travel from 31 January 2025 to 14 February 2025.
Kayaking is Campbell's strongest leg of the race
From Coast to Coast: Campbell Gray’s Next Challenge on the Ultimate Adventure Race
Campbell Gray has his eyes set on an extraordinary goal: The Longest Day of the legendary Kathmandu Coast to Coast race in 2025. Known as one of New Zealand's most grueling adventure races, The Longest Day takes competitors across 243 km of rugged terrain from the West Coast to Brighton Beach in Christchurch—all in one day.
This isn’t Campbell’s first taste of the Coast to Coast. Last February, he took 3rd place in his category of the two-day event. However, 2025 will be a whole new challenge as he takes on the single-day, non-stop endurance race, which includes biking, running, and kayaking through stunning, yet punishing landscapes.
Interislander is sponsoring Campbell for the second year in a row, including supplying him with a branded kayak as well as Interislander travel.
“Interislander has been my first sponsorship and it’s pretty cool, being a student it’s super handy.”