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2nd Annual Hutt River Festival

October 2, 2021 @ 11:00 pm - October 4, 2021 @ 1:00 am

The Kaitoke Gorge team race is Saturday, 2 Oct. followed with a post-race BBQ at the Hutt Valley Canoe Club Clubhouse.
The festivities will continue at the Kaitoke Regional Park Campground in the evening.
There will be an individual race on Sunday morning.
Event Details:
Comaraderie, whitewater, camping, and all around good times. Come join us for any and all of the Hutt River Festival events.
FRIDAY
Camping at Kaitoke Regional Park, Campsite #4.
SATURDAY
9:00am-KAITOKE GORGE TEAM RACE
This is the main event hosted by Hutt Valley Canoe Club, the prestigious and long running (52 years) team races. Registration at 9:00 race start at 10:00.
Pls see https://huttvalleycanoeclub.org.nz/hutt-gorge-race/ for Registration and Race Rules & Details
2:30ish, after the team race.
BBQ and Shield presentation at the HVCC clubhouse.
5:00ish or anytime after the BBQ.
Camping and a party at campsite #4 in Kaitoke Regional park. This a very loose “festival.” Really it is just a bunch of whitewater people camping out. Bring your musical instruments, camping gear, food and beverages, firewood, and $8 for camping fees.
SUNDAY
9:00am Individual Kayak Race
See discussion board for link to Individual Race rules and registration.
9:00 Inflatable Race.
Starting immediately after kayak race.
See discussion board for link to Inflatable Race.
We will be updating the website and facebook pages with more info.
River info here. https://www.riverguide.co.nz/…/5d16ba7b7b83b60017c668bc

Details

Start:
October 2, 2021 @ 11:00 pm
End:
October 4, 2021 @ 1:00 am

Venue

Hutt Gorge
Kaitoke Regional Park
Upper Hutt, Wellington 5372 New Zealand + Google Map
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