Two keen Harley owners got together Easter 2008 in National Park Village, they decided that one annual Rally event each year where you can catch up with other hog riders over a weekend could do with a 100% increase.
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 21 kilometre course has over 1000 metres of vertical ascent and covers a whole bunch of amazing terrain.
Learn to Fly Fish Clinic - 3-4 December 2011
This clinic will enable attendees to choose from either a river fishing clinic or Lake Clinic. See the Sport Fly Fishing NZ website for more. WhereWhanganui River, Lake Otamangakau and Lake Rotoaira (map)
Kite Day - Tongariro Chateau Golf Course - 1st of January 2012
Come fly a kite up where the air is bright! Kite Day in Tongariro National Park
Active in the Park - Tongariro Park 1-10 January 2012
Join knowledgeable DOC staff and volunteers and get active in the Tongariro/Taupo region this summer. There are activities to suit everyone, but don't delay - our most popular trips book out very quickly.
Tussock Traverse - Tongariro National Park - 28 January 2012
The Tussock Traverse offers both keen trail runners and walkers, as well as people new to the excitement of off-road adventures, one of the most scenic and varied courses in New Zealand. The event is proud to support the ongoing work of Project Tongariro (formerly the Tongariro Natural History Society) and the great work they do conserving this spectacular area. Click here to read more about this fantastic organisation and partner charity for the FIX Tussock Traverse.
4x4 National Park - National Park - 3 - 5 March 2012
The Department on Conservation have granted the 4x4 National Park event exclusive 4x4 access to a part Tongariro Forest as their contribution, with Landcorp Farms also allowing use of their properties. The daily trips will be across farmland and bush trails, with views across to the mountains (if it's fine). Both days will be similar butnot the same and the Sunday trip will be a little shorter to allow time for people to travel home.
These events are not intended to be tough, but offer the ability to drive lands that are not available at other times and the intent is for a sociable weekend of four wheeling. There are some sections that will require some 4wd driving skills. With the close proximity of the 42nd Traverse 4x4 route, participants often take the opportunity to experience that on the Sunday afternoon, especially those heading north to home.
