Date |
Where |
Event |
Details |
Contact |
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February 2010 |
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6th February, Waitangi Day |
Mackenzie District |
Lions 4 wheel drive Safari |
Travel over farm tracks and experience amazing views from around the Mackenzie District. Black Forest Station, Haldon Station, finishing at Silverstream Hotel, Kimbell. Meet opposite BP Fairlie, 8 am registration. Bring own lunch, high clearance vehicles, spark arresters to be fitted; no dogs, no firearms |
Norm Blakemore 03 685 8106 | |
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10th - 13th |
Mackenzie District |
Mackenzie High Country Muster |
The Mackenzie High Country Muster takes you and your horse through the beautiful land of James Mackenzie. Join the 4 day horse trek with around 40 riders; stay in camps, explore the backcountry and enjoy picture postcard scenery. Great country, great company! Cost $350 , need your own horse! |
Heather Doudle ph 03 686 1747 email: doudle@ihug.co.nz |
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| Sat 20th February | Fairlie |
Kawasaki Motorcycles Annual Meet |
Fairlie Top 10 Holiday Park, Allandale Road, Fairlie. An all-day event |
Andy Bowell - Colin Clyne Motorcylces: 03 437 0559
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| 24th - 27 February | Mt Somers |
Alpine Epic 2009 Mountain Bike Race |
New Zealand's XC Mountain Bike Stage Race, from Mt Somers to Tekapo. 4 days, 5 stages, 5250 m of vertical climbing, 259km of picture postcard scenery and full logistical support. |
Web: www.alpineepic.co.nz | |
March 2010 |
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| Saturday 13th March | Lake Tekapo |
Fishing Contest |
Enjoy the scenery while fishing beautiful Lake Tekapo. Great Prizes to be won. Entry fees: Adult (18+) $30 , Junior (12-18 yrs) $15 , Child (under 12 yrs) $15 . Entry free includes BBQ, numbers are limited. |
Sharron Binns 03 680 6990 or 027 5725 063 |
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| Sunday 14th March | Lake Tekapo |
Mackenzie High Country Fete |
Arts, crafts, wine, food, children's entertainment, music by Boru. 10am - 3pm, $5.00 entry adults, under 16 free entry A Lake Tekapo Promotions Assn event. |
Organiser - Raewyn Radford & Debra Hunter Tekapo Auto Services |
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| TBA | Fairlie |
St John's Lovelock Track Gala Day |
From 11am, Jnr mountain bike race, craft stalls, food and drink stalls, hourly performances by NZ gymnast champions. A fundraiser for Mackenzie St John's Ambulance |
Norm McConnell: 03 685 8379 Email: n.a.mcconnell@xtra.co.nz |
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April 2010 |
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| Mon 5 April, Easter Monday | Fairlie |
Mackenzie Highland Easter Show |
Largest one-day agricultural event in NZ. Crafts, animals, produce, entertainment, horse events. An amazing fun filled day with carnival atmosphere – for all the family | ||
Sat & Sun 25,26 April Twizel
Helibike Challenge
The Benmore Challenge plus 2 more races, comprising an uphill, cross country and downhill event over the 2 days.
Download
 | Benmore Entry Form Adobe Acrobat Document: 100 KB, 15 seconds @ 56kbps |
Elayne Nilson-Reid: 021 222 8740
Web: www.helibike.com or Email: info@helibike.com
May 2010
14th, 15th & 16th Timaru
Annual Rotary District 9970 Conference
Annual conference, location: Timaru
John Barton: 03 686 284
Web: www.converencebythesea.net.nz
Queens Birthday Weekend
Sun 31st May
Lake Tekapo
Run 79 Lake Tekapo MTB Pursuit
This race/ride is an easy 90km course, with gentle undulations - no major hill climbs.
From the start of the Godley Road you will meander along similar shingle roads almost all of the way....Entry online
June 2010
TBA Fairlie
Lions Charity Golf Match
Held at the Glencairn Golf Club, Fairlie Norm Blakemore 03 685 8106
July 2009
TBA Mt Cook
Wilderness Heliskiing, Ski The Tasman
Official start of season
For information, email: mtcook@alpineguides.co.nz
Every Friday night Lake Tekapo
Ice Hockey
FREE. A great free family night out. come and cheer on the local ice hockey team, the Tekapo Bull Tahrs www.winterpark.co.nz TBA Lake Tekapo
High Country Art Exhibition
42 Artists, including internationally recognized Austen Deans, Randall Froude, Ben Woollcombe together with a number of emerging artists; paintings, photography, sculpture, ironwork and woodwork. Self-funding, with any profit supporting the community. Gold coin donation. Hours 10am to 6pm, 19th July 10am to 1pm only. Lake Tekapo Community Hall, Aorangi Crescent. Prue Blake, email prue.blake@xtra.co.nz TBA Fairlie
Art and Heritage Week
Randall Froude, local and world reknown artist in residence on Main Street all week
The Pioneers - performing in Mackenzie Community Centre 25th July - using original acoustic music, texts by leading NZ pets, story telling and more
Anne Thomson: 03 685 8496
email: fairlie@xtra.co.nz
TBA Fairlie/Mt Dobson, Tekapo, Ohau
Mt Dobson Ski Area, Roundhill Ski Area, Ohau Snow Fields
Start of Ski Season
Peter Foote: 03 685 8039
www.dobson.co.nz or email mtdobson@xtra.co.nz
Mike Neilson mike@ohau.co.nz
August 2010
TBA Roundhill Ski Field
Dash For Cash
In memory of Karl Burtscher Snr who used to own and operated Roundhill. Giant slalom-style race runs from the top section, through Central Park and finishes at the base. 1pm at the top of the Tee. www.roundhill.co.nz TBA Mt Dobson Ski Area
Mt Dobson Ski Club Fun Events Day
Come join the fun and friendship! Events and excitement for the whole family www.dobson.co.nz/skiclub
TBA Ohau
Ben "Ohoo" Highland Games
Don your kilt for the annual Highland Games and Scottish Night. There'll be plenty of haggis, porridge, bagpipes and caber tossing as well as the chance to highland fling your lassie around at the ceilidh to the infectious tunes of the Macblack Velvet Band.
Mike Neilson: mike@ohau.co.nz
TBA Mt Dobson Ski Area
Interfield Race
Interfield Race with Otago and Mid Canterbury - juniors. www.dobson.co.nz TBA Mt Dobson Ski Area
Aoraki Secondary Schools Champs
Witness the thrill of the chase as secondary schools from the area compete - skiing and boarding www.dobson.co.nz
September 2010
TBA Mt Dobosn Ski Area
South Island Secondary School Champs
Watch the best of the best from South Island Secondary Schools compete in skiing and boarding races www.dobson.co.nz TBA Ohau Snow Fields
Ohau Snowball
The Annual Oahu Fancy Dress SnowBall is an favouite so get in quick to book a spot. The party continues into the next day with people and costumes galore up the mountain. www.ohau.co.nz
October 2010
Labour Weekend, Sat 23th October Mt Cook
South Canterbury Vintage Car Club Annual Mount Cook Rally
Annual rally along scenic SH80 to Aoraki Mount Cook on Sunday of Labour Weekend
Alistair Day: 03 688 7617
Labour Weekend, Sat 23th October Twizel
Hard Labour Weekend: Pyramid Run
Kick off your Twizel Hard Labour Weekend with a 19.2 km off-road run or walk in the magnificent Mackenzie Country.
Well marked and suitable for runner and walkers of all age and ability. Great course, generous prizes, superb views and friendly atmosphere!
infopyramid@twizelhardlabourweekend.org.nz
www.twizelhardlabourweekend.org.nz
Labour Weekend, Sun 24th October Twizel
Hard Labour Weekend: Canal Caper
(new event)
The newest event on the Twizel Hard Labour Weekend calendar. A 60 km two lap road cycle alongside Twizel's iconic canal system, taking in the splendor of the Mackenzie High Country and Lake Ohau. Entry is open to individuals and two person teams.
infocanal@twizelhardlabourweekend.org.nz
www.twizelhardlabourweekend.org.nz
Labour Weekend Mon 25th October Twizel
Hard Labour Weekend: Dusky Trails Mountain Bike Race
Wind up the weekend with a 44 km Mountain Bike race. Experience the grandeur of the Mackenzie as your travel thgouh fouriconic high country stations and take in the the magnificent views of Aoraki Mt Cook, Lake Pukaki and Lake Benmore. Suitable for 12 years and over.
infodusky@twizelhardlabourweekend.org.nz
www.twizelhardlabourweekend.org.nz
Allie Bell Email:bellshoney@xtra.co.nz
November 2010
TBA Fairlie
Annual Country Garden Ramble
Enjoy a relaxed day out, bring your friends and be inspired by our selection of lovely country gardens… over 10 spring gardens to view.
It’s going to be great!!
Earlybird tickets are $15 or pay $18 on the day, includes a divine devonshire tea. 10am-4pm. Fundraiser for Fairlie Primary School.
Get your tickets from Fairlie Primary School 685-8504, Fairlie House and Garden 685-8260
Catherine Johnson strathconan@xtra.co.nz TBA Fairlie
Lake Opuha Fishing Competition
Alpine Marine and Auto and Fairlie Lions are the major sponsors of a new dinghy and oars - all entries in this year's contest qualify for this great prize. Enjoy a day on the lake and have fun with your friends.
Fishing licences available.
Norm Blakemore ph 03 685 8106 TBA Twizel
Mistletoe Market
Gala Day including craft stalls and entertainment. Fundraiser for various local organisations
Philippa Blair: 03 435 0322
Email: blair.philly@xtra.co.nz
December 2010
TBA Fairlie
Mid and South Canterbury Caravan Club Weekend
Held at Fairlie Top 10 Holiday Park Elizabeth Armstrong: 03 308 6679 or
Email: lizarmstrong@xtra.co.nz
Wed 24th Christmas Eve Fairlie
Father Christmas comes to town
The Mackenzie Highland Pipe Band welcomes Father Christmas to town with a short march down Main Street Graham Parcell ph 03 685 6282 New Years Eve Mackenzie
Mackenzie Highland Pipe Band
Catch the band in Tekapo and later in Fairlie as they usher in the New Year with all your favourite scottish tunes
January 2011
1st Jan Fairlie
New Year's Day Parade
Celebrate the New Year with the annual parade of floats, wagons, antique cars and tractors. Main Street, Fairlie. 2nd Jan Kimbell
Kimbell Day
Fun family day with entertainment, games, food.
February 2010
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