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Events in Lake Tekapo

Below are listings of any events that are being held in or around Lake Tekapo.

 

The Run 79 Lake Tekapo MTB Pursuit

Run79 MTB Pursuit raceMTB Pursuits began organising the mountain bike race around Lake Tekapo in 2002. The race has been quoted as New Zealand's most scenic 90km mountain bike race. In 2006, over 1000 mountain bikers from throughout New Zealand and further a field converged on Lake Tekapo for another successful race around the Lake. The field is limited to 1500 participants.

When: Sunday of Queens Birthday weekend, the first weekend in June
More info: www.mtbpursuits.com

 

The Tekapo River and White water Kayak Course

Event list last updated Jan 2010

The Tekapo White Water kayak course is operating on the following days for spectators.

Date/time

Event

02 Mar 2010, 14:00-17:00

09 Mar 2010, 14:00-17:00

16 Mar 2010, 14:00-17:00

23 Mar 2010, 14:00-17:00

27 Mar 2010, 11:00-17:00

30 Mar 2010, 14:00-17:00

01 May 2010, 11:00-17:00

01 May 2010, 11:00-17:00

Tekapo release - White water course

Tekapo release - SH8 to Tekapo-A power station

Tekapo release - SH8 to Tekapo-A power station

Tekapo release - SH8 to Tekapo-A power station

Tekapo release - White water course

Tekapo release - White water course

Tekapo release - White water course

Tekapo release - White water course

Times and events are subject to change. Please visit www.rivers.org.nz/events/ for up to date details.

View more information about Tekapo A power station and the kayak course.

 

Fishing Competition

When: 13th March 2010
Where: Lake Tekapo
 

Registration night from 7.30pm Friday 13th At Tekapo Community Hall
Prizegiving & BBQ to be held at Community Hall at around 5.30pm on Sat

$30 for adult
$15 for junior.
If registering on the day, cost is extra $5.
Proceeds from the day go to Lake Alexandrina Conservation Trust

Click here to download an entry form

 

Lake Tekapo Fete

Stalls, activities and a great family day.

When: 14th March 2010
Where: Mount John Historic Homestead

 

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