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February 2013
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Stump the Hump |
1st Feburary 2013 |
Stump or be Stumped?
Stump the Hump is a 24hr walking event aimed at endurance sportspeople and adventurous trampers. Stump the Hump challenges you to walk the entire 55km of the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track in a single day. Starting from Rarakau at midnight on Friday 3 February, trek over sandy beaches and through ancient podocarp forest reaching the subalpine Okaka Lodge in time for hot porridge and to watch dawn break over the Takitimu Mountains, Stewart Island and the Southern Ocean. Walk down the Hump Ridge as the sun rises, through untouched beech forest and across historic viaducts, arriving at Port Craig in time for lunch. Finish with a Saturday afternoon stroll through native forest to Bluecliffs Beach.
Stump the Hump is not a race: it is a chance to experience a day in the life of the track.
Stump the Hump is unique in New Zealand. No similar overnight endurance walking events of its kind exist. Stump the Hump is not just another Routeburn Classic or Kepler Challenge that appeals solely to the running community. It is a unique, all inclusive, endurance walking event designed for adventurous individuals from all sporting backgrounds. The opportunity to hike overnight and watch dawn rise over the Southern Seas will, for many people, be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Cost: $120pp
For more information and a registration form:
w: www.humpridgetrack.co.nz
e: walk@humpridgetrack.co.nz
t: 03 2266739 |
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Te Anau District Autumn Flower Show |
14th - 16th February 2013 |
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Fiordland Community Events Centre
Friday: 2-30pm-8pm
Saturday: 10am - 3.30pm. Presentation of Trophies at 3pm
Fiordland Community Events Centre
Admission $3; Children free
Entries taken Thurs 1st 1.30-7.30pm (5pm Photography please)
Phone Judy on 03 249 7445 for more information
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April 2013
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Fiordland Arts Society - Multi Media Art Exhibition |
Easter 2013 (Friday 29 March - Sunday 31 March) |
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At Southminster Abby (Te Anau Lodge), located on the corner of Howden Street and Aparima Drive, Te Anau.
Open to the public from 10am to 5pm daily on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 March, and from 10am to 3pm on Sunday 31 March.
Entry is by a gold coin donation or two per person, capped at $5 per family
Phone Glenda on 03 249 8548 or Jan 03 249 4303
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Easter Market |
Saturday March 30th |
35+ Stalls incl Original Handcrafts, delicious food and confectionary, raffles and entertainment.
11.00am - 3.00pm Te Anau Community Market, Real Journeys Fiordland Community Centre, Luxmore Drive, Te Anau
Contact: Donna 03 2494202 or visit our Website or Facebook Page for further informationhttp://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Te-Anau-Community-Market/146315972048190 or http://teanaucommunitymarket.webnode.com/ |
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Te Anau Tartan Festival |
Easter 2013 |
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We’re turning Te Anau Tartan!
Themed events will be taking place from Good Friday right through until Easter Sunday
Friday
• Whisky Appreciation Evening and Southland Whisky Tasting Championships, 7.30pm at Te Anau Lodge
Connoisseurs of the amber bead are invited to join us at Te Anau Lodge for a tasting evening - which will include haggis & the "Southland Whisky Tasting Championships". Tickets for this event are now on sale ($49pp) at Fiordland Advocate, Destination Fiordland and Te Anau Liquor Supply. No door sales, so be in quick to get your ticket.
Ticket price includes supper and haggis and all tasting whiskies. Dress code is formal, with highland attire encouraged.
Saturday
• Highland Games, hosted on the grounds of Te Anau Lodge. 9.30am-4pm
Dress up & experience a Highland Games, complete with bagpipes, Highland dancing, Highland heavyweight competition (Caber Toss, Sheaf Toss, Rock Carry, Farmers Walk & Tattie & Spoon Race) - for all ages & teams,.
• Sat evening: Highland Hoedown
Bring your musical instruments & dancing shoes for a "Highland Hoedown" (Ceilidh style jam session) at the Te Anau Club.
Sunday:
• Kirkin’ o the Tartans, 10am Lakeside Presbyterian Church
Join the Te Anau Lakeside Presbyterian Church’s Easter Service which will feature a unique blessing of the tartans/clans. Wear you clan tartan and, if possible, bring a piece for blessing
• Flying Scotsmen. 11.30am Te Anau Airport at Manapouri
Activities move to Te Anau Airport where the feature event will be the 1 mile "Flying Scotsmen" race - in kilts!
https://www.facebook.com/TeAnauTartanFestival?ref=stream
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ANZAC Service & Parade |
Anzac Day - 25th April 2013 |
RSA Anzac Service at the flagpole on Real Journeys corner.
Phone Ray Speden on +64 3 249 9200 for more information. |
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June 2013
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Fiordland Big 3 |
Queen's Birthday Weekend |
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Great prizes
Adult catch = A deer, A pig & A trout and Kids catch = A Possum, A Fish & A hare or rabbit
Features: Pig Carrying competition, Photo competition and plenty of other entertainment.
Further information at www.teanauevents.co.nz
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Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale |
Queens Birthday weekend |
Fiordland Events Centre
Friday: 7pm - 9pm
Saturday: 9am - 3pm |
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October 2013
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Hunters Ball |
Date to be advised |
Not just for hunters but for a great night out!
The Hunters Ball is the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation's annual fundraiser. Live band plus an auction will be held with some fantastic items for sale to raise money to enhance the hunting opportunities for recreational hunters.
Dress - black tie
Fiordland Lodge |
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35th Te Anau District Spring Flower Show |
Date to be advised |
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Held at the Fiordland Community Events Centre, Luxmore Drive, Te Anau.
Classes for Daffodils, Floral Art, Cut Flowers and a Children's Section.
Stalls, raffle, morning and afternoon tea available.
Prize Giving and raffle drawn 3pm on Saturday 6th.
For more information, contact Laura (03) 249 9439 or Judy (03) 249 7445 / email apcjdm@xtra.co.nz
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Multi Media Art Exhibition by Fiordland Arts Society |
Labour Weekend |
Held at the Te Anau Club, corner Pop Andrew Drive and Jackson Street, Te Anau
Entry is by gold coin donation per person (capped at $5 per family)
Phone Glenda on 03 249 8548 or Jan 03 249 4303 |
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Te Anau Club 23rd Annual Fishing Competition |
Labour Weekend |
Weigh in times at The Te Anau Club - Sat and Sun 4.00 – 5.30pm followed by prize-giving each day
• Separate competition each day – one fish per person per day
• Categories:- Men, Women and Children under 12 years
• Mystery length and weight, Special prizes and Trophies
• Artificially reared fish are not eligible for the trophy prizes
• Entrants must produce current fishing license at time of weigh in and be present at The Club to receive prizes for that day’s competition
• IMPORTANT: All fish must be ungutted and caught in the Southern Lakes Area
• Rainbows, Browns and Salmon are all eligible for the competition
• Judges decisions are final |
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Manapouri Arts Group Annual Labour Weekend Exhibition |
Labour Weekend 2013 |
At Manapouri Lakeview Motor Inn
Exhibits include Potters, Glassworks, Sculptures, Photography, Patchwork and Jewellery
For further details e-mail janpowell@xtra.co.nz or phone Jan at Jan's Studio (03) 2496883
or Joy don.joymacduff@xtra.co.nz (03) 2496838
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2013 StabiCraft Yamaha Te Anau Manapouri Fishing Classic |
Labour Weekend |
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 Annual Fishing Competition on Lakes Te Anau & Manapouri. Awesome prizes
For more information, rules and entry forms - www.teanauevents.co.nz
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Fiordland Timbersports |
Labour Weekend |
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Te Anau Lions Club 42nd "Steptoe Auction" |
Saturday of Labour Weekend |
Grab a bargain!
9am - 12.30pm at the Fiordland Community Events Centre |
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Fiordland Community Market |
Saturday of Labour Weekend |
"Gaze, Graze and Be Amazed" at what is on offer.
Held at the Fiordland Events Centre, Luxmore Drive, Te Anau. |
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November 2013
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Te Anau Health & Wellbeing Expo |
TBC |
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A "not to miss" Expo if you have a passion for Physical Health, Complimentary Therapies and General Wellbeing.
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December 2013
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Asics Kepler Challenge & Luxmore Grunt |
Saturday 7th Dember 2013 |
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The Kepler Challenge
This unique, ultra marathon event has been stage annually since 1988.
Recognised as a popular event within running circles, entrants are attracted from around New Zealand and overseas.
Following the Kepler track the run traverses contrasting terrain, from bush clad river valleys to barren mountain peaks.
The total distance is 60 kilometres, which includes an ascent of 1200 metres up Mount Luxmore.
The event serves two groups - the elite ultra marathon runners and the individuals running for personal challenge.
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The Luxmore Grunt
Held in conjunction with the Kepler Challenge, this 28 kilometre run climbs the 1000 metres to Luxmore Hut before returning to the start point at the Te Anau control gates.
This demanding course zigzags the steep slopes of Mount Luxmore and includes alpine tussock fields and the beech forest along the shores of Lake Te Anau.
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Santa Parade and Christmas Fun in the Park |
Date to be advised |
Christmas Fun, santa, stalls and entertainment in Lions Park from 2pm
Contact Carmel on 03 249 7748 for more information |
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Te Anau Rodeo Association Annual Rodeo |
30th December 2013 |
| The Te Anau Rodeo is a great local favourite, and a good chance to view extraordinary examples of horsemanship and stock handling, as well as all the usual rodeo favourites. Part of a South Island circuit of rodeo events, a great day out.
For more information, http://www.teanaurodeo.co.nz/
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New Year Party & Fireworks in the Park |
31st December 2012 |
Family based event with band and bonfire in Lions Park, Te Anau.
Fireworks display at midnight. |
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January 2014
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Mavora Explorer Series Mountain Bike/Run |
Date to be advised |
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This is a ride offering a chance to explore a stunning, secluded corner of the Te Anau Basin, with a range of secrets and surprises opened up for share. Good tracks through private land allow you to experience native bush, golden tussocks, hidden lakes and flowing rivers. You will enjoy mixing challenging undulations with a river crossing and fords as well as sections of easier terrain which allow you to look around and take in views of the mountain ranges that flank Te Anau and Manapouri. A great day out for every age and category (run, recreational bike course, bike course, classic bike course and walk).
Fiordland College P.T.A. Fundraiser
Enter online at: www.mavoraexplorer.co.nz
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Te Anau Harness Street Race |
Date to be advised |
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Te Anau is not commonly associated with harness racing – in fact it doesn’t even have a racetrack, however, for one day a year, Mokonui street of the town will be closed to motor traffic and two lanes of sand will be laid for the famed Te Anau Harness Street Race. The event involves considerable commitment and effort from the community and sponsors. Trainers and horses travel from throughout Southland for this unique event.
After the final race, an auction will be held in Lions Park, where punters can spend their Fiordland pounds from their day’s winnings to bid for an assortment of prizes.
Email: harness@teanauevents.co.nz
Website: http://www.teanauevents.co.nz/
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The Sandfly Lake Swim |
Date to be advised |
Transport will be provided to the race start.
A half swim is available to Under 16's
Wet suits are compulsory for under 16's and optional for adults
For more information, phone Doug on 03 249 8377 or email thefoxs@xtra.co.nz |
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Milford Mountain Classic |
Date to be advised |
The Milford Mountain Classic event is a tough race. At 120kms including the two major climbs, it is probably more like the equivalent an 150km race.
Starting at sea level it climbs to 620 metres over the first 18kms, than steepens to climb an additional 320 metres in the next 3 kms – including the 1.2km through the Homer Tunnel; to the high point at the Eastern Portal of the Homer Tunnel. Note: this is an average rate of climb of around 11% over this last section!.
A further steady climb is from the Hollyford turnoff to “The Divide” – an 150 metre gain in 3.5kms.
For further information and registration - http://www.milfordclassic.co.nz/  |
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Southland District Holiday Programme |
Date to be advised |
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Holiday Programme for children aged from the age of 5 and above.
Bikes, crafts, games, stories and so much more - only $6 per child for a fun filled day of excitement!
Registration forms available from your Southland District Council Area Office or the Invercargill i-SITE. If transport is required from our pickup locations please book before the 4th January.
For all inquiries and information please phone Laura Russell at Venture Southland 03 21 11800
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