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HET AGM 2010
Programme of events - updated
The Tour to the AGM through Molesworth and Rainbow Stations.
Please note: You can jump on and off this tour just let us know what bits you would like to do!
Wednesday 27th October 2010
Meet in Blenheim at the information centre at 9.00am and depart Blenheim.
Travel up the Awatere valley, through Molesworth station to Hanmer Springs for the night.
Thursday 28th Oct
Meet at Hanmer Springs information centre at 9.00am, then travel through the Rainbow Station and on to Murchison for the night. There is a $25 fee to go through Rainbow Station (the trip is well worth the cost) payable to Nigel on the day or with your registration.
Accommodation in Murchison - if people wish to make their own arrangements that's fine, if you wish Katie or myself to arrange it let us know. I have penciled in a block booking at both the
There is also the option here for any ladies and men if they would like to catch the bus to the famous Culverden Ladies fete - last year leaving Hanmer Springs at 8.30am and returning to Hanmer Springs around 3.30pm cost for this to be released but it will need to be pre booked,
Friday 29th Oct
Meet in the main street of Murchison (not that big) at 10.00am, and travel back to Hanmer Springs, via the Maruia Saddle, and the
AGM Weekend
Friday the 29th of October
Welcome to Hanmer Springs - Noggin & Natter causal for those that would like to come at around 6.00pm at the Hot Springs Hotel Hanmer Springs,
Saturday the 30th of October
Gather in the main car park of the Heritage Hotel Hanmer Springs at 9.00am for a good old fashioned rally with a few twists and some straight lines along the way.
Lunch will be at a point along the rally where you can either bring a pre packed lunch to enjoy in the park or there is the local pub and tearooms available both offering a good variety of food.
Afternoon tea will be provided at the end of the rally,
On the Saturday evening we would love you to join us for a Quizacle Dinner held at the Hot Springs Hotel, Hanmer Springs - beginning at 6.30pm. This will be a fun night that everybody will enjoy.
Sunday the 31st of October
10.00am Meet at the Hot Springs Hotel for morning tea followed buy the AGM including prize giving for the rally,
12.00pm Light Lunch on completion of the AGM,
Weekend concludes - Farewells and Happy Motoring!!
If anyone has any queries regarding accommodation either on the tour and/or for the AGM please don't hesitate to contact us.
Katie and Nigel: 03 315 8292 evenings
Katie: 0276264848 Nigel: 0211021017 (Nigel limited contact available)
Recommendations for accommodation in Hanmer Springs. Although the weekend is a wee way away, Hanmer Springs does fill quickly in the weekends so I would recommended booking sooner rather than later,
Alpine Springs Motel: 033157211 0800746425 Mention Hudson for a 10% discount off there winter rates,
Hanmer Springs Hot Springs Motor Lodge: 033155138
The Heritage Hanmer Springs: 08007387328
Alpine Holiday & Apartments: 033157478
Hanmer Springs information centre: 033150017
Many, many more options if you need any information or help please do not hesitate to call or email us we are more than happy to help.
