Great New Zealand Steeplechase
| Class | Prestige jumping |
|---|---|
| Location | Te Aroha formerly Ellerslie Racecourse |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Jump Racing |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 6200m 6400m (Ellerslie) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Right-handed |
| Qualification | Open |
| Weight | Handicap |
| Purse | NZ$200,000 (2025) |
The Great New Zealand Steeplechase is New Zealand's richest steeplechase jumping race. Until 2025, the race was known as the Great Northern Steeplechase. The race exceeds six kilometres, making it New Zealand's longest horse race, and usually takes over eight minutes to complete. It is one of the great tests of stamina and fitness in thoroughbred racing, for both horse and rider. It is run in winter when the grass tracks are soft or heavy.