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February 2012
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Stump the Hump |
3rd & 4th February 2012 |
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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: kate@humpridgetrack.co.nz
t: 03 2266739
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March 2012
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Te Anau District Autumn Flower Show |
Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd March 2012 |
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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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Hump Ridge Celebrity Guided Walk |
Date yet to be confirmed |
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3 day/3 night celebrity guided package includes:
•Pre walk Bed and Breakfast
•3 day guided walk
•Heli-packing every day
•Delicious meals
•Hot showers
http://www.humpridgetrack.co.nz/index.php?pageLoad=47
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April 2012
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Te Anau Rugby Club's Annual Trail Bike Ride |
Date yet to be confirmed |
Suitable for off road motorcycles - a great way to see rural Te Anau.
Phone 249 8166 for more information |
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ANZAC Service & Parade |
Anzac Day - 25th April 2012 |
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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Routeburn Classic |
Date yet to be confirmed |
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The Routeburn Classic is an adventure run over the world famous Routeburn Track. Staged in late April each year it is an exclusive event and limited to 350 athletes.
http://www.goodtimeevents.co.nz/
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June 2012
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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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August / September 2012
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Hunters Ball |
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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October 2012
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34th Te Anau District Spring Flower Show |
Date yet to advised |
Held at the Fiordland Community Events Centre, Luxmore Drive, Te Anau.
Classes for Floral Art, Dahlias/Roses, Baking/Preserves, Handcrafts (all kinds), Photography, Cut Flowers, Vegetables and a Children's Section.
Stalls, raffle, morning and afternoons tea available.
Phone Judy on +64 3 249 7445 or email apcjdm@xtra.co.nz for more information. |
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Destination Fiordland Annual Photographic Competition & Exhibition |
| Exhibition held over Labour Weekend |
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Te Anau Club 22nd 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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Fiordland Arts Society’s Multi Media Art Exhibition - "All Artists Fiordland" |
Labour Weekend |
| Enquiries to Glenda (03) 249 8548 or Jan (03) 2494303 |
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Manapouri Art Group’s Annual Labour Weekend Exhibition |
Labour Weekend |
Enquiries to Marijke on 03 249 6824 or scoff@ihug.co.nz
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2012 Stabi-Craft 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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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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Car & Boat Expo |
Labour Weekend |
Te Anau Rugby grounds.
Held in conjunction with the Te Anau Fishing Classic |
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Fashion Parade |
Saturday of Labour Weekend |
Te Anau Rugby grounds.
Held in conjunction with the Te Anau Fishing Classic |
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November 2011 |
Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track's Locals Challenge 2012 |
November 2012 (date to be confirmed) |
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A great opportunity for Otago/Southland locals to explore the Viaducts & Historic Port Craig at a discounted rate and provides a prime opportunity to dust off your boots, grab your friends and explore New Zealand's new frontier in tramping experiences in the lap of luxury on an all inclusive 3 day guided walk.
For just $140 (to be confirmed), participants will:
- Have full access to the track
- Have 2 nights’ bunk-room accommodation
- Have a hot shower at each lodge (BYO towel)
- Have brekkie and an evening meal at each lodge (BYO lunches & snacks)
All our usual upgrades (premium room, heli-packing, track transport) are available as add-ons. More info, and a registration form can be found on our website (direct link is http://www.humpridgetrack.co.nz/index.php?pageLoad=71) or contact:
Tuatapere Information Centre,
31 Orawia Road,
Tuatapere
Tel: +64 3 226 6739,
email: info@humpridgetrack.co.nz or visit website: http://www.humpridgetrack.co.nz
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December 2012
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Asics Kepler Challenge & Luxmore Grunt |
Saturday 1st December 2012 |
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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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| For further information on both the Kepler Challenge and the Luxmore Grunt please visit http://www.keplerchallenge.co.nz |
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Christmas Fun in the Park |
December 2012 (date to be advised) |
Christmas Fun, santa, stalls and entertainment in Lions Park.
Contact Carmel on 03 249 7748 for more information |
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Te Anau Rodeo Association Annual Rodeo |
December 2012 (date to be advised) |
| 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 2013
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Mavora Explorer Series Mountain Bike/Run |
January 2013 (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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Across Lake Te Anau Swim |
January 2013 (date to be advised) |
Organised by Foveaux Masters Swimming Club
David 208 8414 |
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Milford Mountain Classic |
January 2013 (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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Te Anau Harness Street Race |
January 2013 (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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Summer Holiday Programme |
January 2013 |
Holiday Programme for children aged between 5 - 12 years.
Painting, making puppets, building Lego towers, face painting, green machines, bouncy castle, singing, games, stories & more. etc
Contact: Sport Southland - +64 3 214 7150
Website: http://www.southlandnz.com/LiveinSouthland/CreativeArts/SDCHolidayProgramme.aspx |
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