Saturday, 4 February 2012

Waitomo

Dede Downs

Waitomo District Coordinator

An enthusiastic sportsperson and believer in being active, Dede likes to get involved. She has a wealth of knowledge in many aspects of sport and community activities and is keen to share information and resources.

 

Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards

Thursday, 2 February 2012 
 Waitomo District Finalists nominated this year are -

* Bruuce Cocking, Aria Tennis, 40 Plus Sportsperson

* Georgie Tutaki, King Country Kickboxing, Coach of the Year

* Jack Fagan, NZ Shearing Championships, Junior Sportsman

WHERE: Claudelands Event Centre

TICKETS FROM: Sport Waikato Reception Brian Perry Sports House, Wintec Campus, Avalon Drive, Hamilton. Phone 858 5388

GUEST SPEAKER: Grant Fox 

 

Aria Sports Day

Sunday 5 February at the Domain
 

T.O.A.S.T

Local Smokefree Coalition monthly meeting - Monday 13 February at 1.30pm - Maniapoto Marae Pact Trust

 

 

Coming Up:

Te Kuiti Bowling Club – Twilight Bowls competition, team event with four players (novices and new bowlers most welcome), 4 rounds – Starts Thursday 16th February at 5.30pm.
Te Kuiti Amateur Athletics – Restarting the 2011/ 2012 season on Wednesday 8th February at Te Kuiti High School. Tiny tots activities from 5pm to 5.30pm. Register for Club day by 5.20 and programme starts at 5.30 sharp. New registrations welcome.

Piopio Sport Forum – Thursday 8th March, 7pm at Piopio Rugby clubrooms. Open to everyone. Come along and share your successes, concerns and ideas for future direction of sport in Piopio and surrounding district.


Waitomo Events & Courses
Waitomo Walking Tracks

Te Kuiti River/Town Walk

From shearing statue (south end of town) stroll along the river bank for 15 to 20 min and come out at the TeKuiti camping ground. Pathway suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs but will need support.


Walk can be extended to a full circuit by carrying on past TeKuiti Primary school and back to the shearing statue along the grassy verge on the railway side of the main street. Flat sealed or unsealed path or track with Parking, Refreshments, Telephone and Toilets in the vicinity


Points Of Interest:
Shearing Statue, Japanese Gardens, Giant Weta, Millenium Pavilion


Safety Notes:
Metal track along river bank requires care


Time: 40 mins


No Horses or Rollerblades

Mangaokewa Viaduct Walk

Situated 5 min walk from town just of highway to Bennydale in the beautiful peaceful and well kept Mangaokewa Reserve picnic and native bush area.the walk starts with an exciting but non threating traverse of a gentle swing bridge then you're in the bush on a cleared and safe, dry track.


The track winds alongside the river mainly in bush but come out to lovely picnic spots at the riverside. the walk has steps and inclines and ends at a waterfall.


Hazards
swingbridge can be scary for some!


Points Of Interest
Freshwater spring


Safety Notes
Take care with steps and track, particularly if wet


Time: 30 mins

Pureora Forest Park

A variety of tracks in the park provide a range of walking opportunities for family groups to experienced trampers and hunters. The Totara, Rimu and Waihora Lagoon walks are suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. Some of the old logging tracks are suitable for off-road vehicles and mountain bikes, although access is restricted in some cases. Be warned, weather conditions can change quickly. A full description of all tracks and locations of interest can be found on the Department of Conservation website: www.doc.govt.nz. A full description of all Waitomo district walks can be found on www.waitomo.org.nz.

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