Simes Cup - Golf Tournament (March 2012)

36 hole, mixed foursome golf tournament in Hanmer Springs

Contact: Hanmer Springs Golf Club, Glenys Stead, +64 3 315 7110

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Rainbow Rage Mountain Bike Race (March 2012)

A 106km adventure ride through some of the South Island’s awesome sub alpine high country finishing in the Hanmer domain.

Contact: Mike Gane, +64 3 547 5677 (before 09:30pm)

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Mt Lyford Challenge (March 2012)

Adventure running & walking at its very best. 4 adventure events to choose from - running and walking sections and Junior Challenge and Paper Plus Challenge.

Contact: Luke Paardekooper, 0800 263 836

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Krank Dirtwear 4 and 8 hour MTB race

With a team of mates, work colleagues, school friends, or even the family, here is an event that is manageable by all.

Starting at the Forest Camp on Jollies Pass Road the circuit goes:
Up Black Dog
Up Mac 1
Up McIntyre to the picnic area
Down Upper Dog Creek
Up over Jolliffe Road
Down Timberlands Trail
Lower Redrock
Camp Track
Back to Forest Camp

Contact: Graham Frith, 03 315 5009

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Waikari Fun Run (April )

Waikari offers beautiful scenery, rolling hills and exquisite views of the Southern Alps.

There are 3 different race distances - 3700m, 7300m and 11300m.

Contact: Karen Armstrong, 03 314 4042

Bivouac Outdoor Mt Isobel Challenge (May )

An open mountain duathlon inthe beautiful mountain setting of Hanmer Springs, involving a fantastic 8km 1000m ascentmountain run and a 20km mountain bike. Compete as a team or an individual.

Contact: Graham Frith, 03 315 5009

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Cheviot A&P Show (March 2012)

An Agricultural and Pastoral Show including horses, sheep, cattle, steer riding, shearing, dog andsheep dog trails.

Contact: Lorraine Hansen, 03 319 8668

Wild Food Festival - Hokitika (March 2012)

Famous food festival in Hokitika on the West Coast

Contact: +64 3 756 9048

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Hawarden A&P Show (March 2012)

Agricultural & Pastoral displays, Fun events.

Contact: Thea McTeigue, +64 3 389 1537

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Amuri Arts Council Autumn Art School (May 2012)

The aim of the school is "to bring into the Amuri Area tutors expert in their field, and for participants to enjoy a weekend of making and renewing friendships while increasing their diversity of skills and with an understanding of Arts and Crafts.

Visit the website to register online and for further information on each course.

Contact: Sue Harris on +64 3 315 6244

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Hanmer Springs Four Square Half Marathon 10km Fun Run (May )

One of the most scenic half marathons in New Zealand with mens, womens, Veteran mens andVeteran womens grades.

Contact: Graham Frith, 03 315 5009

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