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News & Events

Some of the upcoming events ain and around Ohakune and the National Park area.

Tussock Traverse Mt Ruapehu

TUSSOCK TRAVERSE

You can expect the fun and friendly atmosphere that the Tussock is famous for. Along with varied course options and great organisation, backed by a caring and supportive event team. So lock these dates in now, and get your plans underway for a wonderful summer’s day in the stunning Tongariro National Park.

CONFIRMED DATE:
Saturday 30th January 2021

ENTRIES OPEN:
This Saturday 1st August 2020 at 9:30am here @ https://tussocktraverse.co.nz/enter
Early bird deals run from August 1 – 7

EVENT OPTIONS:
32km run or 32km fast walk
21km run or 21km walk
12km run or 12km walk
6km run or 6km walk

mardigras Ohakune

OHAKUNE MARDI GRAS

NZ’s very cool winter festival returns, Saturday September 19th.

Presented by George FM and Audiology Touring Z’s biggest (and wildest) winter festival is BACK.

This is an R18 event

The Junction, Ohakune
Saturday 07th November

Goat-Adventure-Run

GOAT ADVENTURE RUN

Our beloved Goat Adventure Run is bucking the trend of previous years, and moving to a more stable time for weather in the Tongariro National Park. We have locked in a new date and are cementing plans now for the 17th Goat Tongariro event

CONFIRMED NEW DATE:
Saturday 27th February 2021

ENTRIES OPEN:
Tuesday 1st September 2020 AT 9:30am
Add these dates to your calendar now!
Please note: The Big Kid will not be offered in 2021
If you’re not on the general Goat mailing list…be sure to jump on for updates: https://tinyurl.com/GoatNews

Mountain Biking

1Above T42

Based around the 42 Traverse, an old logging road that gets its name from the original ‘State Forest 42′. The T42 is a classic NZ event that has a variety of run/walk distances as well as the ‘whole hog’ 48km MTB.

One of New Zealand’s most iconic events, the award-winning One Above T42 takes you into the crisp alpine air and pristine environs of the Tongariro National Park.

Sat 1st May 2021 is perfect for a weekend away with family or friends (with discounts for families and groups of 10+), the event offers run, walk and mountain bike options for every age and ability. Find your perfect escape in this off-road adventure.

For more information and to enter please visit the website :

https://www.t42.co.nz

The Ohakune Central Motel