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

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:                         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:                     Peter Panton- Phone 07 895 7667