New Zealand's Merino Muster is an associate member of the Worldloppet series, and forms part of the three race Southern Hemisphere Worldloppet race series.

Held at the Snow Farm in the Cardrona Valley on the Saturday after the Kangaroo Hoppet, the Merino Muster promises a day you’ll enjoy, as it caters for all levels of ability from beginner cross country skiers to the elite international skier.

For more information about travel, accommodation and the race itself, go to www.merinomuster.com

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The first southern hemisphere Worldloppet race is the Ushuaia Loppet in Argentina.