RUAPEHU EVENTS
FEBRUARY 2012
Taumarunui Tramping Club 04 Feb 2012
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
If the weather reports are not looking good this trip could be rescheduled to the Sunday or Monday. The plan will be to use a shuttle bus to get dropped off at the start of the track and to get picked up at the finish. Transport cost $45.00 which includes shuttle. Expect an early start from Taumarunui.
Contact: Peter Panton- Phone 07 895 7667
Event Venue: Whakapapa, Tongariro National Park
Owhango Market Day 05 Feb 2012
1st Sunday of every month 9.00am – 1.00pm.
Contact: Sally Lashmar – phone 07 895 4443
Venue: Owhango Hall, SH4, Owhango
Ruapehu Cycle Classic 10 Feb – 12 Feb 2012
Back for a sixth year, the 2012 event comes with a twist. Now part of BikeNZ’s Summer Series, the Ruapehu Cycle Classic has a new format that promises three awesome days of pedal power in the Central Plateau.
There are three events to choose from or why not challenge yourself to the weekend tour and do them all? A great way to start the weekend, and a real crowd pleaser, sprint for glory in the Friday night Criterium around the streets of Ohakune. Saturday’s traditional Ruapehu Cycle Challenge now brings you a choice of two distances: 80kms or 160kms of pure cycling pleasure. Finish your weekend on Sunday with the Race to the Sky, a grueling 17km road climb from the base of the Ohakune Mountain road to the car park of Turoa ski field taking in some of New Zealand’s most majestic scenery along the way.
For further information see: http://cycleclassic.com or phone - 03 443 6295
Event Venue: Ohakune
Taumarunui A & P Show 11 Feb 2012
Events include:
Miss Taumarunui Contest, BMX Event, King Country Kura Song Quest, Fencing Competition, Lawn Mower Racing, Paintball And Coconut Shy, Working Dog Demo, The Clysdales, Alpacas On Show and many side shows, events and stalls.
Contact: Ann Harrison – Phone 07 895 5385
Event Venue: Tuhua Domain, Golf Road, Taumarunui
Taumarunui Tramping Club 11 Feb 2012
Working Bee – Te Peka Reserve
Starts from 8.00am – 11.00am. There will be a job to suit everyone’s ability.
Contact: Stuart Shaw – Phone 07 896 8339 for further information and bookings.
Event Venue: Te Peka Reserve, Peti Te Hurinui Drive, Taumarunui
Taumarunui Tramping Club 12 Feb 2012
Tongariro Forest Park Waterfall
This will be an off track walk to visit a 70m waterfall. Most of the walk will be on an open bush track but there are sections where some bush bashing will be required. After seeing the waterfall we will make our way onto a logging track to return. Transport cost $5.00.
Contact: Peter Panton- Phone 07 895 7667
Miniature Horse Show 12 Feb 2012
Event Venue: Owhango Domain
Taumarunui Tramping Club 14 Feb 2012
Annual Taringamutu BBQ
The BBQ will start at 5.30pm but you can turn up any time after 5.00pm. The BBQ will be followed by a short walk and then supper.
What to take:-Take your own BBQ tea, ground sheet, plates, cups, cutlery and insect repellent. \
The Tramping club will supply the BBQ plate, hot water, tea, milo, milk and sugar.
How to get there: - Drive from Golf Road towards Taringamutu airfield keeping look out on the left hand side of the road for a sign "TTC BBQ”, half way up a hill. {If you reach the Taringamutu settlement you have gone too far}. Follow the arrow on the sign along the metal road and go through the left hand gate. {Please leave the gate closed}. Follow the well-marked farm track in car to the Taringamutu stream.
Contact: Peter Panton- Phone 07 895 7667
Event Venue: Taringamutu, Taumarunui
Taumarunui Tramping Club 18 Feb 2012
Mt Ngauruhoe
It has been a while since the club did the climb. It is a long day so expect an early start. The climb takes about 4 hours from the Mangatepopo car park so a reasonable standard of fitness is required. If the weather is unsuitable the trip could be rescheduled until the next day. Contact leader for advice on what to carry. Transport cost $14.00
Contact: Contact: Peter Panton- Phone 07 895 7667
Event Venue: Tongariro National Park
Taumarunui Market Day 18 Feb 2012
With Arts and Crafts, Car Boot Sale and Fresh Produce
10.00am – 2.00pm.
Contact: Lorraine Morris – Phone 07 895 6322
Event Venue: Taumarunui War Memorial Hall, Hakiaha Street, Taumarunui
Waimarino A & P Show 18 Feb – 19 Feb 2012
Event Venue: Raetihi Showgrounds
Kururau Krusher 25 Feb 2012
Multi sport Event
Cycle 44km
Run 16km
Kayak 22km
Mountain Bike 26km
Single legs (new), Open men, Open woman, Team events, Veterans, Classics
Entry forms available from www.kururaukrusher.co.nz
Event Venue: Taumarunui Rugby Club, Cherry Grove, Taumarunui
Taumarunui Tramping Club 25 Feb 2012
Working Bee – Te Peka Reserve
Starts from 8.00am – 11.00am. There will be a job to suit everyone’s ability.
Contact: Stuart Shaw – Phone 07 896 8339 for further information and bookings.
Event Venue: Te Peka Reserve, Peti Te Hurinui Drive, Taumarunui
Taumarunui Tramping Club 26 Feb 2012
Waipakahi River In The Kaimanawa Forest Park
Making an easy walk up the Waipakahi River to a lunch stop and returning the same way. There are many river crossings, but at this time of the year, the water will not be more than knee deep. An early start will be made as the travelling time to get to the start of the walk is about 1 and a half hours.
Transport cost $20.00.
Contact: Contact: Peter Panton- Phone 07 895 7667
MARCH 2012
Dinner @ The Domain 03 Mar 2012
Inc.Taumarunui Children’s Day
Massive FREE community meal lead by celebrity chef Richard Till. The Dinner @ The Domain event is sponsored by Trust Waikato as a celebration of community through preparing and sharing a meal together. The public are asked to bring along something from their pantry that can be used on the day.
Events include; cooking contests – best blueberry pie, jams and chutneys, colouring-in contest, skateboarding, street art, live music, team games and more.
Fun starts at 1:00pm, shared community meal at 5:30pm. It’s still not too late to get involved and be part of community volunteers bringing this fun event to Taumarunui!
Contact: Briar van Buel - Phone: 904 5267 or email: briar.vanbuel001@msd.govt.nz
Event Venue: Taumarunui Domain, Turaki Street, Taumarunui
Taumarunui Tramping Club 04 Mar 2012
Mt Tongariro
We will be making the climb from the Tongariro Crossing track starting at the Mangatepopo car park. Expect an early start. Transport Cost $14.00
Contact: Peter Panton- Phone 07 895 7667
Event Venue: Tongariro National Park
Owhango Market Day 04 Mar 2012
1st Sunday of every month 9.00am – 1.00pm.
Contact: Sally Lashmar – phone 07 895 4443
Venue: Owhango Hall, SH4, Owhango
Taumarunui Tramping Club 10 Mar 2012
Stanton Memorial on Mt Ruapehu
We will be walking in from the Top O Bruce car park. Transport cost $12.00.
The history: In 1931 fourteen Auckland University students set out from the Chateau to climb Ruapehu.
The weather was fine. Blizzard conditions struck while the party was at the summit and visibility was nil. While descending the Whakapapa glacier, the students drifted across to the left and became hopelessly lost. The party split into several groups and spent between one and three nights on the mountain, still in blizzard conditions. All survived apart from Warwick Stanton, aged 18, who set off on the third day in an effort to get help. His body was found after three weeks, in the forest on a tributary of the Makatote. The large rock, with the plaque, known as the Stanton memorial, was where the party spent the first night. The walk will be off track for most of the day. There are excellent views of mountains, waterfalls and alpine vegetation.
Contact: Contact: Peter Panton- Phone 07 895 7667
Event Venue: Mt Ruapehu
Taumarunui Market Day 17 Mar 2012
With Arts and Crafts, Car Boot Sale and Fresh Produce
10.00am – 2.00pm.
Contact: Lorraine Morris – Phone 07 895 6322
Event Venue: Taumarunui War Memorial Hall, Hakiaha Street, Taumarunui
Waimarino Rodeo 17 Mar – 18 Mar 2012
Rodeo Start Time - 10.00am
Contact: Secretary - Cathy MacLean - Phone 06 385 4636 or 027 240 1090
Event Venue: Raetihi Showgrounds, SH 4, Raetihi
Taumarunui Tramping Club 18 Mar 2012
The Central North Island Rail Trail From Ongarue
This project will be well advanced by the time this trip is done. A well formed track with an easy grade with bridges makes this walk achievable. Good scenery and a lot of history. The Spiral and the viaducts are one of the attractions. Transport Cost $8.00.
Contact: Contact: Peter Panton- Phone 07 895 7667
Event Venue: Ongarue, Taumarunui
Taumarunui Tramping Club 24 Mar – 25 Mar 2011
Weekend at Whakahoro
staying at the River Quarters.
---The programme:
Saturday. Travel to Whakahoro. A day tramp is planned up the Mangapurua track to do a farm walk which will include the old Te Mata Track. The other options are short walks in the area, canoeing or just lazing around. A BBQ dinner will be cooked.
Sunday. There is the option of a walk up the Mangapurua track and doing a side trip back to the Whakahoro Road. A climb to the Pariatua lookout for views of the area and a look at the old Maori fortifications. Or laze around.
---Accommodation. The River Quarters has shared room accommodation. The rooms have 2 bunks, 3 bunks and one room with just a double bed. There is a dining room / kitchen area. BBQ facilities for cooking are provided. It has all facilities and is in a quiet location with wilderness views over looking the Wanganui River. Kiwis can be heard calling at night from across the river. For more information about the accommodation and walks see: www.blueduck.co.nz
---Costs. Accommodation $35.00 per person Transport $16.00. There is a café at the junction 1km up the road where you can get drinks and ice creams etc.
---What to take. You need to take your own sleeping bag and pillow case. Take your own food for Saturday BBQ and Sunday morning breakfast. Take the usual gear and food for a day tramp.
---Bookings. Bookings are to be made by the 31st January.
Contact: Peter Panton- Phone 07 895 7667
Event Venue: Whakahoro
Taumarunui Tramping Club 31 Mar 2012
Waimiha Farm Walk
This will be a walk up through farmland and to the top of a ridge with good views.
Contact: Sue Palmer – Phone 07 896 8113
April 2012
Owhango Market Day 01 Apr 2012
1st Sunday of every month 9.00am – 1.00pm.
Contact: Sally Lashmar – phone 07 895 4443
Venue: Owhango Hall, SH4, Owhango
Raetihi Gutbuster – Fun Bike Ride 08 Apr 2012
Starts 11.30am outside the Waimarino Museum. This event is an 18km out and back ride part-way along the Raetihi – Pipiriki road. Starting and finishing at the Waimarino Museum on Seddon Street in Raetihi, the ride starts with a long downhill then becomes a rolling ride through scenic and historic farmland before a 2km uphill section to the turnaround point at the intersection of the Waipuna road.
At the turnaround there will be a drink station and, weather permitting, a beautiful view of the three volcanoes of the Central Plateau: Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro. Then turn around and experience the thrill of flying down the hill you just rode up. Check out the unusual hilly formations on your left as you go. Riding back to Raetihi you will be tested again as you ascend the final hill back to the finish at the museum.
Safety is paramount, riders need to be aware that no roads will be closed during the event, and there will be other traffic in both directions. Normal road rules apply, all bikes must be roadworthy and helmets must be worn.
At the finish line there will be music and food and drinks available, there will be spot prizes
and maybe some Easter Eggs too!
See www.raetihi.com/2012s-raetihi-gut-buster-entry-form/Cached for entry details.
Event Venue: Raetihi
Taumarunui Tramping Club 09 Apr 2012
Hikumutu Coach Road
This is a walk that follows the ridges between Hikumutu and Kirikau. Depending on farming activities in the area and the fitness of our group, we can do all or part of the road. Transport cost available when booking.
Contact: Peter Panton- Phone 07 895 7667
Event Venue: Taumarunui
Taumarunui Tramping Club 14 Apr 2012
Te Kuiti to Waitomo Walkway
This is a new walkway that follows farmland between Waitomo and Te Kuiti. It has good views of an area we have not been in before. It is a 6 hour medium-grade tramp. Expect hills with 150m ascents and descents. The track is steep sometimes, but it'll be one of our best pastoral outings. It pauses on top of high karsts to stare across the King Country's low agriculture, and tumbled limestone hills that rise to formidable volcanic summits – north to Pirongia, east to Pureora, and south to Ruapehu. Also, on the lowest point, the track enters the Pehitawa Forest.
Transport Cost $20.00
Contact: Peter Panton- Phone 07 895 7667
Event Venue: Waitomo
Taumarunui Market Day 21 Apr 2012
With Arts and Crafts, Car Boot Sale and Fresh Produce
10.00am – 2.00pm.
Contact: Lorraine Morris – Phone 07 895 6322
Event Venue: Taumarunui War Memorial Hall, Hakiaha Street, Taumarunui
Working Bee At The Te Peka Reserve 28 Apr 2012
Starts from 8.00am – 11.00am. There will be a job to suit everyone’s ability.
Contact: Stuart Shaw – Phone 07 896 8339 for further information and bookings.
Event Venue: Te Peka Reserve, Peti Te Hurinui Drive, Taumarunui
Taumarunui Tramping Club
A Climb To Mt Tihia 29 Apr 2012
An interesting walk following a marked track through bush of various species. Once above the bush line there are good views of Lake Taupo and the Tongariro National Park Mountains. Members need to be well equipped for the changing weather conditions. If time permits we can stop off at the Tokaanu hot pools. Transport cost $14.00.
Contact: Peter Panton- Phone 07 895 7667