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Events showcase
from Henry | Summer 2022
by ninetyblack
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28
DEC
Arawa Park Rotorua December Summer Races
Wed, 28 December Rotorua Racecourse, Arawa Park, Rotorua $10 per person for 18-years + racingrotorua@xtra.co.nz
Locals and holidaymakers – enjoy a fun family day out at an iconic Kiwi holiday hot spot. Pack a picnic, rally the kids and join Racing Rotorua for a day of thrilling racing and top entertainment. Catch up with friends, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the live music on-course, while the kids enjoy the free activities on and off the track. Tickets can be purchased at the gate on arrival. Choose to upgrade your race day experience with our hostpitality package! Please phone or email to enquire.
30
DEC
Taupō PAK'nSAVE Summer Festival
Fri, 30 December, 12noon - 5pm 471 Centennial Drive, Taupō $10 per person, Car $10, Kids FREE,
Hospitality packages available tauporacingclub.co.nz
Nothing says summer like a family day out at the races. Family picnics, jandals and deck chairs make it a classic kiwi summer’s day out. With a festive atmosphere to enjoy racing action, local food, refreshments, live music, FREE kids’ entertainment and Harcourts Fashion in the Field, there is something for the whole family to enjoy. Join us on course for the running of this year’s Harcourts Taupō Cup, New Zealand’s Premier Country Cup race with increased stake of 70K.
21
JAN
The Goat Tongariro
Sat, 21 January Tongariro National Park thegoat.co.nz
The Goat is an exhilarating adventure run from Whakapapa to Turoa Ski Fields on the Round the Mountain track, traversing the western slopes of Mount Ruapehu. The 20-kilometre (approx.) course has over 1,000 metres of vertical ascent and covers amazing terrain, challenging you at every step. Make it a family affair and bring your under-16-year-olds along for the weekend to enter them in The Kid, a fun-filled 3.2km adventure run held in the afternoon. Have you Goat what it takes?
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Millennium Hotel & Resort Manuels Taupo
24-26
FEB
Rotorua Home & Garden Show
Fri, 24 - Sun, 26 February Energy Events Centre, Rotorua Adults $6, Under 16 free, Gold Card
Friday $3 homeandgardenshow.co.nz/events/
rotorua-home-garden-show
It’s all about ideas at the Rotorua Home and Garden Show! Check out a wonderful range of exhibitors featuring kitchens, solar solutions, artisan goods, plants, renovators, builders, spas, flooring, home maintenance and more. Join the fun at the show and make the most of show exclusive specials, giveaways and inspiration to improve your home, garden and lifestyle. Enjoy a bite to eat at the Show with a delicious range of food and beverages. There is something for everyone at the Show!
11-12
MAR
Ruapehu Trail Festival
Sat, 11 - Sun, 12 March Tongariro National Park ruapehutrailfestival.co.nz
Be part of something OUTSTANDING in March 2023 when Victory Events brings two trusted events, the Ring of Fire and Tussock Traverse to the Tongariro National Park on the same weekend! You'll be running around the mountain in the Ring of Fire 73km solo or three-leg relay, or take on the 50km ultra event. The Tussock Traverse offers 6km, 12km, 21km, and 32km options. The location is awe-inspiring, the atmosphere will be exhilarating and the Ruapehu region will be pumping! Run where the mountains meet the sky.
Absolute Lakefront Location
Experience the feel of luxury and comfort while visiting Lake Taupō. Choose from a range of lakefront rooms, including family rooms or spa rooms to treat yourself. Indulge in a cooked breakfast, a stylish lunch, or a signature evening meal in our lakefront restaurants. Relax in our lounge bar with a cocktail, or enjoy our heated swimming pool, private spa, sauna and gym.
www.manuels.co.nz 243 Lake Terrace, Taupō info@manuels.co.nz 0800 555 511 - 07 378 5110
