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Christmas |
- mid Jan |
Reefton's Summer Festival |
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Festival of daily events for all ages and interests including guided historic Reefton and Victoria Conservation Park walks, treasure hunts, quiz and video evenings, gold panning, mystery walks and drives, market days, golf tournament, pizza making, helihikes, local artists trail, etc.
Contact Reefton Visitor Centre (03) 732 8391
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| JANUARY |
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| Sat |
2 |
Historic Reefton Walk, 8 pm |
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Enjoy a guided walk around Reefton’s heritage precinct. Take in the town’s history and learn about our buildings dating from the 1870’s. Includes entry into the Oddfellows Hall, Court House and Reefton’s School of Mines. To be followed by coffee and nibbles at The Broadway Tearooms & Bakery. Cost $18 per person, meet at The Broadway Tearooms & Bakery, Broadway. |
| Sun |
3 |
Learn to Fly Cast with Trevor Johns |
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Join Trevor Johns and learn to fly cast beside the tranquil Inangahua River. An inside venue is available if wet weather persists. All equipment is supplied. Places are limited to 4 participants so bookings are essential. Cost $15 per hour per person. If you wish to further your skills by fly fishing on the river, fishing licences are available from Reefton Sports. Meet at the Old Breadshop Backpackers, 155 Buller Rd, Reefton. To book your lesson today, contact Trevor Johns, phone 03 732 8420. |
| Sun |
3 |
Slide Show, 7 pm |
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Join Tony Fortune and learn about his travels to Samoa. Entry by gold coin donation. Reefton Visitor Centre, Broadway (enter though the rear door off the strand) |
| Mon |
4 |
18 Hole Christmas Tournament, 12.30 pm |
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Sponsored by M S Moore and Rosco Contracting, join the Reefton Golf Club in an 18 hole golf tournament. Tee off 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm. $20 per head, afternoon tea available. All post entries, stroke and stableford. As a bonus, play in both this and the Westport tournament (Sunday 3 January 2010), and win prizes for your combined scores. Contact Brian Hampton, phone 03 732 8738. |
| Mon |
4 |
Jack Lovelock Documentary, 8 pm |
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View the Jack Lovelock Documentary, and learn more about the gentleman before his commemoration tomorrow. $5 entry fee, school children/under 16 free. Oddfellows Hall, Bridge St. Enquiries to Paul or Ronnie 0274 424 777. |
| Tues |
5 |
Jack Lovelock Commemoration, 2.30 pm |
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An official unveiling of the Jack Lovelock Memorial, celebrating his Olympic achievements and 100 years since his birthday. Meet near his birthplace, at the Lankeys Creek, Crushington carpark, State Highway 7. Enquiries to Graham Gollan, phone 03 732 8446. |
| Wed |
6 |
Reefton Gallops |
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The Reefton Jockey Club offers a mid-week outing in our pleasant country racecourse setting. A great race meeting to come along to if you’re a serious punter, or just like to enjoy a social afternoon with friends and family. Enquiries to Peter O’Malley, phone 03 732 3582. |
| Wed |
6 |
Craig Evans, Solo Entertainer |
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Heavy Rock – from Aerosmith to U2. Wilson’s Hotel, Broadway, phone 03 732 8800. |
| Thurs |
7 |
Social Mountainbike Ride |
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Meet Ally Caddie and friends for a social mountainbike ride into Big River. Bring your own lunch and refreshments. Approximately 2 ½ hours one way. Meet at the Alborns Coal Mine car park, Soldiers Rd. Enquiries to Ally, phone 03 732 8989, evenings. |
| Thurs |
7 |
Gingerbread and Bread Making, 10 am |
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Spend a morning in the bakery making your own bread buns, plaited loaf and gingerbread man or woman. Limited to 15 participants, so bookings are essential. Open to all ages, though those aged 8 or under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Contact The Broadway Tearooms & Bakery, Broadway, phone 0274 424 777. |
| Thurs |
7 |
Slide Show, 7 pm |
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Join John Reid to view the slides of his visit to tropical Northern Queensland. John is an excellent photographer. Entry by gold coin donation. Reefton Visitor Centre, Broadway (enter through the back door off The Strand) |
| Thurs |
7 |
Reefton 2010 Summer Idol |
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First heat. Five finalists will be picked from each night to go into the Grand Final on Saturday 9 January. Don’t leave it till the last heat – you may miss out! First prize $300 plus sponsored prizes plus the title of Reefton 2010 Summer Idol – runners up prizes too. No entry fee – entrants must be over 18 years old and entries forwarded to The Arms Hotel two days prior. Select two songs for the heats and a different song for the final. Judged on four categories – song choice; stage appearance; presentation of song; crowd response. The Arms Hotel, Buller Rd, phone 03 732 8895 or email the.arms@xtra.co.nz |
| Fri |
8 |
Morris Dancers Display |
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Come along and view a troupe of around 40 Morris Dancers at the band rotunda – King George Park, Smith St. More details to follow. |
| Fri |
8 |
Vice Versa Party |
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Come dressed in your opposite gender and have some fun with the resident DJ’s Lisa and Sarah. Wilson’s Hotel, Broadway, phone 03 732 8800.
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| Sat |
9 |
Reefton 2010 Summer Idol Final |
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Finals night! First prize $300 plus sponsored prizes plus the title of Reefton 2010 Summer Idol – runner up prizes too. Judging on four categories – song choice; stage appearance; presentation of song; crowd response. Inangahua Arms Hotel, Buller Rd, phone 03 732 8895 or email the.arms@xtra.co.nz |
| Wed |
13 |
The Wolverines |
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A five-piece band from Christchurch (resident band at Lordships Hotel, SOL Square). Playing rock, country and Irish hillbilly. Wilson’s Hotel, Broadway, phone 03 732 8800. |
| Wed |
13 |
Pizza Making for Kids 10am |
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For all you pizza fans, bring along two toppings and make your own pizza under the helpful eye of Paula and her team. Cost $2.00 per child, plus two toppings (other ingredients supplied). Bookings are essential. Alfresco’s Eatery, Broadway, phone 03 732 8513. |
| Thurs |
14 |
Gingerbread and Bread Making, 10 am |
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Spend a morning in the bakery making your own bread buns, plaited loaf and gingerbread man or woman. Limited to 15 participants so bookings are essential. Open to all ages, though those aged 8 or under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Contact The Broadway Tearooms & Bakery, Broadway, phone 0274 424 777. |
| Sun |
17 |
Learn to Fly Cast, 11 am – 2 pm |
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Join Trevor Johns and learn to fly cast beside the tranquil Inangahua River. An inside venue is available if wet weather persists. All equipment is supplied. Places are limited to 4 participants so bookings are essential. Cost $15 per hour per person. If you wish to further your skills by fly fishing on the river, fishing licences are available from Reefton Sports. Meet at the Old Breadshop Backpackers, 155 Buller Rd, Reefton. To book your lesson today, contact Trevor Johns, phone 03 732 8420. |
| Mon - Fri |
18-22 |
Just4Kidz |
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School holiday programme running all week. Organised by Who Cares, phone 03 732 8631. More details to follow. |
| Fri |
22 |
Sciatica |
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A three-piece band playing classic covers from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Wilson’s Hotel, Broadway, phone 03 732 8800. |
| Sat - Sun |
23 -24 |
South Island Dog Agility Competition |
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Starting 8:30am and running all day on Saturday and Sunday. both days. Come along to watch approx 150dogs be put through their paces. Children can win a chance to run a dog of their own, enter forms at the Reefton Visitor Centre. For information contact Louise Marsh on 03 7328 910 or 021 111 7787 or oziexpats@xtra.co.nz |
| Saturday |
30 |
Market Day |
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10am - 3pm. A variety of stalls and entertainment, including our “Town Crier”, spread along central Broadway. All stalls are under cover.. To make a free stall booking, contact the Reefton Visitor Centre, phone 03 732 8391 or email rvcinfo@xtra.co.nz |
| FEBRUARY |
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| Fri |
5 |
Market Day |
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10am - 3pm. A variety of stalls and entertainment including Classic Hits broadway casting live for their morning show. All stalls are under cover.. To make a free stall booking, contact the Reefton Visitor Centre, phone 03 732 8391 or email rvcinfo@xtra.co.nz |
| Fri |
5 |
Karaoke |
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The Arms Hotel, Buller Rd, phone 03 732 8895 |
| Fri & Sat |
5-6 |
Reefton Ranger School Reunion |
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Also invited are past forestry workers from Reefton. For enrolment contact Pat Russell on 03 732 8241 |
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Saturday |
6 |
Reefton Inangahua A & P Show |
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Celebrating 100 years since the first show was held. This year’s show will host the West Coast district finals of the Young Farmer of the Year competition; the Junior Young Farmer of Reefton; the usual shearing events and an unofficial test between Wales and the West Coast as well as the shearers versus the choppers; the usual chopping events plus a test between the Australian and New Zealand vets; the return of the trial bikes; a performance from the agility dogs; a fashion show presented by Deanes Wearing Apparel; the usual hack, pony and miniature horse events; coal shovelling; handcraft, flower, vegetable, photography, art and pet sections; a display of vintage tractors and stationary machinery; army vehicles and memorabilia; live music, trade displays, the Grand Parade let by the Westport RSA Highland Pipe Band and the usual sideshows, candyfloss, hotdogs, ferris wheel and other rides. The Kokatahi Band will be performing during the day and the Karate club will be giving a demonstration as well. A full, varied and fun day out for the whole family. Programmes are available on the day and from local businesses prior. Starting at 8:30am. Located at the Reefton Racecourse. For a schedule/entry form contact the Visitor Centre or Dave (Chairperson)
(03) 732 8025 |
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6 |
Reefton
Sheep Speed Shear 7:30pm |
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An evening shearing competition for shearers
following the Inangahua A&P Show.
Contact Inangahua Arms (03) 732 8895 |
Sat & Sun |
6 & 7 |
Reefton Gold Nuggets Moto-X Tournament |
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Two day Motor Cross event for all ages/levels held at Waipuna Station, Ikamatua 20km South of Reefton.
For more information contact Sharon McCann (03) 768 7930 |
| Sunday |
7 |
Reefton Pony Club Dressage & Showjumping Day |
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Held at the race course following the A&P Show. For more information contact Debbie Biddulph
on riverin@farmside.co.nz |
| Fri |
19 |
Rodeo Cavalcade, 7 pm |
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Rodeo participants will form a cavalcade, travelling the full length of Broadway. Come and support the riders and see them with their flags waving, and riders yahooing! |
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20 |
Reefton
Rodeo |
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10am start - wet or fine we run! No dogs, no glass!
Prices $20 per family (2adults & 2children), $10 per adult, $5 per child, under 5yrs free.
Bull ride sponsored by Solid Energy, Broncos sponsored by Oceana Gold. Sheep & calf rides for the kids!
Come and watch the local guys and girl ride bulls in our pub rides. Every local pub puts a rider up on the day.
Men can barell race as well! Try a steak sandwich from the Grey Valley loins tent! Great food, great fun & great company!
At the Rodeo arena (behind the Reefton Race Course) |
| Sunday |
21 |
Buller Tube Race |
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Tube race on the Buller River. For more details contact the Berlins Hotel. Phone (03) 789 0295 |
| MARCH |
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13th |
Priests & Prostitutes Party |
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At Wilsons Hotel - starting from 8:30pm. Come dressed as our local lady on the corner or as a man of the cloth. Guest DJ. |
| Sat & Sun |
13 - 14 |
Ikamatua Hotel Woodchopping |
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At the hotel on Saturday and Sunday - 9am start. The bar will be open with food and refreshments all day. |
| Sunday |
14th |
Reefton Races |
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Featuring the 3200m Greymouth Cup, hosted in Reefton. Come along to the first ever "Mobile Starts" on the Reefton grass track. First race starts at 12:10pm |
| Saturday |
27th |
Inangahua Junction School Pets & Gala Day |
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Heaps of activities for the whole family, competitions, games, spot prizes and stalls available for $5. For more information contact Rebecca Inwood (03) 789 0220 |
| APRIL |
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| Easter |
1 - 3 |
Phat Moon |
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Thurs 1st April - Sat 3rd April. A drum and bass music festival, held near Inangahua Junction at the Phat10 site. More information and tickets from www.phatclub.co.nz or www.everyman.co.nz |
| Easter |
2 - 5 |
Reefton Golf Club 50 Year Anniversary |
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The Reefton Golf Club will be celebrating 50 years of golf at Glenburnie Course on Easter Weekend 2010. Past and present members are invited to attend. Numbers are required for catering and facility organisation. Please register your interest so we can prepare and keep you updated on costs and proposed formats. Contact Les Stuart (President) on 03 7328 658 or debra.stuart@xtra.co.nz |
| Easter |
2 - 5 |
Zukfest |
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Hosted by the Canterbury Suzuki 4WD Club Inc. Suzuki 4WD's only. Event for the whole family, gymkhana & family funday. Trails for all grades. Register your interest now at: zukfest2010@slingshot.co.nz or phone (03) 383 0279 or (021) 128 9709
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| Easter |
3 - 5 |
Ute/4x4 Muster |
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Sat 3rd - Mon 5th April, Rough Creek Rd off Brown Creek Rd, Inanganua Junction near Reefton. Music, bar, food stalls, camping, wheel rip up area and off road trial track. Registration $40 per vehicle (up to four people) online from www.everyman.co.nz or at the Inangahua Store or on the gate. No Glass, No BYO, No Dogs - Gates open 3pm Sat 3rd..
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| Saturday |
17 |
Reefton Pony Club One Day Event |
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Contact Deb McCarthy for more information on deb.mccarthy@xtra.co.nz |
| MAY |
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Saturday |
Mid month |
Reefton
Gold Nuggets Open Pairs Darts Tournament |
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The Lindsay Keily memorial tournament, offering cash prizes and attracting competitors from across the top of the South Island.
- Reefton Workingmen's Club, 11.00 am
Contact the Club on (03) 732 8596
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| JULY |
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2nd week |
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Reefton
Who Cares Children's Holiday Programme |
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Offering a variety of children's activities
focussing on 5-13 year olds including a variety
of craft events and trips away.
- Reefton Who Cares House, Mace Street
Contact Reefton Who Cares (03) 732 8631
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| SEPTEMBER |
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Saturday |
1st week |
Reefton
WMC All Day Open Fours Indoor Bowls Tournament |
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Open to all bowlers, this tournament attracts bowlers from across the West Coast.
- Reefton Community Centre, 10.00 am
Contact Reefton WMC (03) 732 8596 |
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3rd week |
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Reefton
Garden Club Spring Festival |
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Every year the Reefton Garden Club transforms the exhibition area at the Reefton Visitor Centre into a magnificent floral exhibition. Each festival has a unique theme
- Reefton Visitor Centre, five days
Contact Ron, Reefton Garden Club (03) 732
8794 |
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Last week |
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Reefton
Who Cares Children's Holiday Programme |
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Offering a variety of children's activities
focussing on 5-13 year olds including a
variety of craft events and trips away
- Reefton Who Cares House, Mace Street
Contact Reefton Who Cares (03) 732 8631 |
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| OCTOBER |
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Saturday |
1st week |
Reefton ECL Inangahua Golf Open |
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Sitting on the edge of town in a lovely country setting, our 18-hole course and local club members welcome players to join in the many golf tournaments or enjoy a round of golf at your leisure at any other time.
- Reefton Golf Club, tee-off from 10.00
am
Contact Bruce, Reefton Golf Club (03) 732
8439 |
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Labour |
Reefton
Wild West Hunt |
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Weekend |
A weekend hunt for the heaviest deer, pig,
and trout, with a special children's section, and great prizes. Hunt starts on the Thursday at 5.00pm through to the Sunday at 3.00pm, followed by prizegiving.
- Inangahua Arms Hotel (03) 732 8895 |
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| NOVEMBER |
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Saturday |
2nd week |
Reefton
Bottled Lightning Motorbike Road Rally |
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Organised by local enthusiast, this is a mystery ride of approx 500 km
visiting historic places and points of interest
around the West Coast, returning for a barbeque tea back in Reefton.
Contact Andrew Lineham (03) 732 8401 |
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Saturday |
Mid month |
Reefton
WMC Golf Tournament |
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Men's and ladies stableford at the Reefton Golf Club, set on the edge of town in a picturesque country setting.
- Reefton Golf Club, tee off 9.30 am
Contact Graham Gollan (03) 732 8446
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| Saturday |
Nov 14th |
Rotary Bookarama and Market Day |
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Bookarama hosted by the local Rotary Group as a fundraiser. Books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, Puzzles etc all for sale or feel free to donate your old items! Held in conjunction with the Market Day. All starting at 10am
Contact the Reefton Visitor Centre for more info including free stall bookings (03) 7328 391 |
| DECEMBER |
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Christmas |
To mid Jan |
Reefton's Summer Festival |
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A festival of daily events for all ages and interests including guided historic Reefton and Victoria Conservation Park walks, treasure hunts, quiz and video evenings, gold panning, mystery walks and drives, market day.
Contact Reefton Visitor Centre (03) 732 8391
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| Sat - Mon |
5-7 |
Reefton Rodeo Horse Trek |
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The Reefton Rodeo Club annual trek is running from Waipuna Station Dec 5, 6 & 7th - $200 for three days or $100 for two days (all meals provided and a hungi Saturday night). Camping available in the woolshed. Enquiries to Rindi 03 738 0609 |
| Sat |
12 |
Reefton Market Day |
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Market day starting at 10am held in conjunction in the middle of the '12 Days of Christmas' shopping promotion. Watch the Can Can dancers before viewing the towns Christmas Lights. There will be christmas carols in the evening.
For free stall bookings contact the Reefton Visitor Centre 03 7328 391 |
| Sat |
12 |
Glenbunie Junior Open |
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At the Reefton Golf Course. 11am start. For Junior golfers aged 18yrs and under (as at Dec 1st 2009). Enquiries to Brian Hampton 03 7328 738 or Patrick McKenzie 03 7328 644 |
| Sat |
12 |
Playcentre & Playgroup Christmas Party |
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Starts 10am - 2pm(ish). FIre engine rides, lots of bubbles and animal ballon making with Ian Davidson. Santa visit. Please bring a $5 pressie to go into the santas sack as you come in gate. Also a plate for a combined lunch. |
| Fri |
18 |
Christmas Carols by the Big Tree |
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7pm outside the hospital by the Big Tree (in the Black Room if wet). Music by the Inangahua Silver Band. |
| Sat |
19 |
Christmas Light Competition Judging |
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& the final day of the "12 days of Christmas" shopping promotion. Winners of the Chirstmas Light Competition will be announced on December 21st. Be in to win a set of Christmas lights donated by the Warehouse Greymouth. Winner announced Mon Dec 21st. Enquiries to Dawn Chandler 03 7328 260 |
| Mon - Wed |
10 - 23 |
12 Days of Christmas Competition |
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The "12 Days of Christmas" shopping promotion begins. Shop locally and go in the daily draw for great prizes and vouchers. Also the starting date for the town christmas light competition. Grand prize will be announced on Classic Hits at approx 8:10am on Thurs 24th.
| Draw Date |
Prize |
Winner |
Shopped at |
| Thurs 10th Dec |
$50 Mason's Healthcare Voucher |
Lizzie Johnstone |
Supervalue |
| Fri 11th Dec |
$50 Reefton Motor's Voucher |
Mel Ruston |
Mobile |
| Sat 12th Dec |
$50 Reefton Hardware Voucher |
Keri Ladner |
Supervalue |
| Mon 14th Dec |
$50 Nana Ni's Milkbar Voucher |
Shelley Mathewson |
Visitor Centre |
| Tues 15th Dec |
$50 Greg Topp Betta Electrical Voucher |
Deanne Allen |
Supervalue |
| Wed 16th Dec |
$50 Reefton Sports Voucher |
Axel Young |
Alfresco's Eatery |
| Thurs 17th Dec |
$50 Reefton Supervalue Voucher |
Francie Hassan |
Supervalue |
| Fri 18th Dec |
$50 Reefton Four Square Voucher |
Jean Gibellini |
Supervalue |
| Sat 19th Dec |
$50 Broadway Tearooms & Bakery Voucher |
Bullthar |
Four Square |
| Mon 21 Dec |
$50 Alfresco's Eatery Voucher |
Anna Mitchell |
Supervalue |
| Tues 22 Dec |
$50 Reefton Visitor Centre Voucher |
Damian Nieper |
Supervalue |
| Wed 23 Dec |
$50 Clarrisa's Cafe Voucher |
Doreen Gilmour |
Supervalue |
| Grand Prize |
$600 in vouchers & a $250 hamper! |
Kelly Clarke |
Supervalue |
Total entries for Grand Prize draw: 3086
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| Fri |
25 |
Chirstmas Day Church Services |
| Sun |
27 |
Learn to Fly Cast with Trevor Johns |
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Join Trevor Johns and learn to fly cast beside the tranquil Inangahua River. An inside venue is available if wet weather persists. All equipment is supplied. Places are limited to 4 participants so bookings are essential. Cost $15 per hour per person. If you wish to further your skills by fly fishing on the river, fishing licences are available from Reefton Sports. Meet at the Old Breadshop Backpackers, 155 Buller Rd, Reefton. To book your lesson today, contact Trevor Johns, phone 03 732 8420. |
Wed |
30 |
Reefton Trots |
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Reefton Trotting Club’s annual one-day race meeting at the Reefton Racecourse. A fun-filled day for the whole family! There’s the “Reefton Dash” – a traditional 120-yard footrace with free entry and prize money, plus there’s always something for the children. Become a member of the club (absolutely free to do so!) and participate in draws between races for free race bets. Members may also use the upstairs facilities in the Sports Complex building adjacent to the birdcage, including the members’ bar and full betting facilities. Contact Tony Thomas, phone 03 732 8231.
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Thurs |
31 |
Reefton Street Market |
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From 10am - 3pm.
A variety of stalls and entertainment, including our “Town Crier”, spread along central Broadway. In addition, Reefton’s retail businesses are participating in a one-day end of year sale. All stalls are under cover so, wet or fine, a great day is guaranteed. For free stall bookings or more information contact Reefton Visitor Centre (03) 732 8391 then celebrate with the Inangahua Silver Band at midnight on Broadway. |
| Thurs |
31 |
Pool Party 1:30pm - 5pm |
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A variety of games, prizes and giant pool toys to enjoy. Regular pool charges apply. Reefton Swimming Pool, The Strand. Enquiries to Jo Newburry, phone 03 732 8239. |
| Thurs |
31 |
DJ's Lisa & Sarah at Wilsons Hotel |
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Come and party the New Year in with guest DJ’s Lisa and Sarah at Wilson’s Hotel, Broadway, Reefton. Enquiries to Wilson’s Hotel, phone 03 732 8800. |
| Thurs |
31 |
Disco at the Inangahua Arms |
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Dance the night away at the Inangahua Arms on Buller Road |
| Thurs |
31 |
New Year’s Eve with Inangahua Silver Band |
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Meet on central Broadway outside the Mobil garage and see in the New Year with the Inangahua Silver Band. Please remember, Broadway is subject to a liquor ban. |
| Over New |
Year period |
Phat 10 |
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A drum and bass themed musical festival held in Inangahua Junction 25 minutes north of Reefton. Tickets released generally 1st September. For tickets and more information including confirmed gigs check out www.phatclub.co.nz |
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'Further Information:'
Reefton Visitor Centre, 67 Broadway, Reefton
Ph: 0064 3 732 8391 Fax: 0064 3 732 8616
Email: reeftoninfo@xtra.co.nz
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