Offlimits has evolved from Linton Multisports. Linton Multisports was created to raise funds for soldiers wishing to participate in multisport events in New Zealand and around the world.
Offlimits is the public face of Linton Multisports. It is not a commercial operation. It is run by volunteers and is a non-profit organisation with the sole purpose of raising funds for soldiers. The fundraising efforts of Linton Multisports started in 2003 and have previously revolved around the annual two-day motorcycle trail ride held at Waiouru in March.
Public feedback has shown that Waiouru and the adjoining Army training area, comprising 63,000 hectares, is a unique area that is off-limits to the New Zealand public but is a place many would love to visit and explore. Due to the training area being Defence Force property, having a very changeable climate, being heavily utilised throughout the year for military exercises, and having areas containing unexploded ordnance, the public cannot be allowed access on an unrestricted basis.
Offlimits has been created to enable outdoor orientated New Zealanders controlled and supervised access to the wonders and uniqueness of Waiouru. Only a limited number of motorbiking activities are permitted each year in the Waiouru training area. These will all be co-ordinated and operated by Offlimits in order to avoid any commercial conflicts.
