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Invercargill & Southland
OFFICIAL
SOUTHLAND
EVENTS GUIDE
INVERCARGILL i-SITE
VISITOR CENTRE
For bookings in Southland and beyond.
Southland Museum and Art Gallery
Gala Street, Invercargill
Tel: 03 211 0895
[email protected]
www.southlandnz.com
SBS Bank Tour of Southland
WHEN 2 - 8 November
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SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER
Mason Bay, Stewart Island
SPRING 2014
Right here,
on your doorstep.
BURT MUNRO
CHALLENGE
SIT ZERO FEES
VOLLEYBALL
FESTIVAL 2014
27 - 30 November
24 November - 1 December
The annual Burt Munro Challenge is the region’s biggest event featuring an
impressive line-up of five racing disciplines that are bound to rev up motorcycle
enthusiasts from all walks of life. The Rally is the hub of the week-long event
featuring some great local entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings.
27 Nov - 30 Nov: Burt Munro Rally (Oreti Park)
27 Nov: 10am NZ Hill Climb Champs (Bluff)
27 Nov: 6pm NZ Super-X Champs (Winton)
28 Nov: 12pm NZ Beach Racing Champs
(Oreti Beach)
Volleyball Southland is excited to be hosting the NZ Secondary Schools South
Island Junior Indoor and Beach Volleyball championships. 42 truck and trailers of
sand will transform the SIT Zero Fees Velodrome into a massive volleyball beach
pit complete with palm trees, coconuts and grass skirts.
29 Nov: 9am E Hayes & Sons Teretonga
Circuit Racing (Teretonga Park)
24 - 27 Nov: Volleyball New Zealand Secondary School South Island Junior Indoor Championships at ILT
Stadium Southland.
29 Nov: 4pm Speedway Spectacular (Oreti Park)
28 Nov: New Zealand Secondary School South Island Junior Beach Championship indoors at SIT Zero Fees
Velodrome.
30 Nov: 10am Wyndham Street Races
(Wyndham township)
28 Nov: Volleyball NZ Beach Open Qualifier indoors at SIT Zero Fees Velodrome
29 Nov: Volleyball NZ Beach Pro Tour indoors at SIT Zero Fees Velodrome
 burtmunrochallenge.co.nz
 volleysouth.org.nz
STARLIGHT BALL
Get your glad rags on for a night of canapés,
bubbles and dancing. Funds raised from the
bi-annual Starlight Ball will be going to Child
Cancer Foundation and Camp Quality South.
Tickets are on sale from the beginning of
September for $125 per person.
SOUTHLAND'S DAWN TO
DUSK TRAIN JOURNEY
This commemorative train trip will retrace
the journey our WWI Southland soldiers took
100 years ago from Invercargill to Dunedin,
before they embarked from Port Chalmers to
head to Gallipoli.
 starlightball.co.nz
 venturesouthland.co.nz
WHEN
WHERE
WHEN
WHERE
15 November
The Hideaway 201, Lochiel
28 September
Invercargill - Dunedin
EVENTS FORUM
PEPPA PIG
11 - 12 September
2 September
Do you ever find yourself on an organising committee for an event but wonder
how to plan it professionally? Does your established event need expertise to
grow and develop sustainably and with sound environmental practices? Do
you wish you knew more about how to get sponsors on board, and keep them?
Then the Venture Southland Events Forum at ILT Stadium Southland is just
what you need!
Sessions are designed for both newbies and established event managers.
Topics include: ‘Events for Dummies’ (planning and executing the perfect
event); ‘Show me the money’—(Funding and Sponsorship tips); Keynote
speakers will also provide inspirational ideas and ‘best case practice.’
The Peppa Pig live theatre show has been performed over 650 times to an
audience of more than 650,000 people in the UK and is at last on its way to
fans in New Zealand for the very first time.
In this beautiful new theatrical production, Peppa Pig and her friends set off
on a treasure hunt. Peppa, her brother George and friend Danny Dog get up to
fun and games on a day out on Grandad Dog’s boat. There are clues aplenty as
Pedro Pony, Polly Parrot and Zoe Zebra help them find their treasure as they
all enjoy a day of adventure. Full sail, ahoy!
 ticketdirect.co.nz
 venturesouthland.co.nz
SOUTHERN
ARTISAN FÊTE
Enjoy live music, craft-brewed beers and
delicious food and wine while browsing
quality artisan stalls. Held within the
beautiful gardens of The Hideaway 201.
 southernfete.co.nz
WHEN
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29 November
The Hideaway 201, Lochiel
SANTA PARADE
The Southland Santa Parade Trust brings
Santa along with dozens of elves and
helpers to Invercargill for the families
and communities of Southland. Amazing
performances and wonderful smiling
participants thrill and entertain.
WHEN 22 November
WHERE Invercargill Town Centre
SPRING 2014
SEPTEMBER
1 September
European Romance
Civic Theatre, Invercargill
An Andre Rieu style concert with
virtuoso violinist Jessica Hindin.
 0508 266 237
 [email protected]
SPRING 2014
9 September
Take Me Home
Civic Theatre, Invercargill
The music & life of John Denver comes
to the stage.
 03 211 1692
 ticketdirect.co.nz
11 - 12 September
Events Forum
ILT Stadium Southland, Invercargill
How to best plan your event; for
experts and novices.
 03 211 1400
 [email protected]
19 - 20 September
Winton Garden Club Spring
Flower Show
2 September
Peppa Pig
Winton Memorial Hall, Winton
Enjoy plant stalls and a variety of
artwork from local Southland people.
 03 221 7123
 [email protected]
Civic Theatre, Invercargill
Join Peppa Pig and her brother George
on a treasure hunt!
20 September
Pink Ribbon Cocktail Party
 03 211 3206
 ticketdirect.co.nz
3 August
Once We Built A Tower
James Cumming Wing Lecture
Theatre, Gore
The Bacchanals present Dean Parker’s
Once We Built A Tower.
 03 209 0358
 [email protected]
6 September
Beauty and the Bro
SIT Centrestage Theatre, Invercargill
Side splitting stand-up comedy with
soulful folk.
 03 214 6900
Level One Restaurant and Bar,
Invercargill
Cocktail party fundraising for the New
Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.
 03 218 2829
24 September
Eggner Trio
Civic Theatre, Invercargill
Much-loved trio Georg, Florian and
Christoph return for some favourite
piano trios.
 03 211 1692
 ticketdirect.co.nz
26 - 29 September
Southland Competitions – Ballet
and Modern Dance
OCTOBER
SIT Centrestage Theatre, Invercargill
More than 160 competitors take the
stage to showcase their talents.
 021 417 872
 southlandcomps.org.nz
2014 ITM CUP
Rugby Southland
Rugby Park Stadium
278 Tweed St, Invercargill
 03 216 8694
 rugbysouthland.co.nz
13 September
Southland Stags vs Northland
17 September
Southland Stags vs Tasman
4 October
Southland Stags vs Counties
Manukau
28 September
Southland’s Dawn to Dusk
Train Journey
Invercargill and Gore Railway Stations
Trace the start of the long journey of
our WWI soldiers 100 years ago.
 03 211 1806
 [email protected]
 venturesouthland.co.nz
29 September
Hits of the 50’s and 60’s
Civic Theatre, Invercargill
Let the nostalgia overtake you with the
best of this era.
 0508 266 237
 daytimeconcerts.co.nz
1 October
Topp Twins The Grand Ole T’Oppry
Civic Theatre, Invercargill
Well-loved kiwi entertainers Lynda and
Jools Topp are back on the road.
 03 211 1692
 topptwins.com
3 - 5 October
2014 Yunca Junior Tour of
Southland
Invercargill and Southland
This six-stage event is regarded as one
of Australasia’s leading junior road
tours.
 03 217 3215
 [email protected]
 cyclingsouth.org.nz
4 - 29 October
2014 Annual Spring Exhibition
City Gallery, Invercargill
Artists from all over the country
showcase their talents.
 03 215 7432
 [email protected]
 andersonparkgallery.co.nz
5 October
St Pauls Off Road Half Marathon
Sandy Point, Invercargill
10k or 5k, take your pick and get
running.
 03 213 1089
 sportsground.co.nz
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SPRING 2014
SPRING 2014
7 - 8 October
ILT Junior Track Carnival
HARNESS RACING
SIT Zero Fees Velodrome,
Invercargill
This two night event follows on from
the Yunca Junior Tour.
 [email protected]
 03 217 4288
 southlandharness.co.nz
 03 217 3215
 [email protected]
 cyclingsouth.org.nz
11 - 12 October
2014 Backflips New Zealand Mini
Motocross Nationals
7 September
Central Southland Raceway, Winton
19 September
Ascot Park Raceway, Invercargill
26 September
Ascot Park Raceway, Invercargill
Oreti Park Motocross Track, Otatara
An amazing event full of great racing,
on a brand new track.
11 October
 021 253 7500
 [email protected]
 backflipsminis.co.nz
19 October
12 October
Gymshoe Burnout Duathlon
2 November
Teretonga Park Raceway, Invercargill
Fun for the whole family and all levels
of fitness.
9 November
 027 533 3600
 [email protected]
 melissafitness.co.nz
14 October
Aroha String Quartet
Civic Theatre, Invercargill
The Aroha Strong Quartet celebrates
ten years performing together.
 03 211 1692
 ticketdirect.co.nz
15 October
Sport Southland 5k Series
Waihopai flood banks, Invercargill
A great way to build up to the BNZ
Surf to City.
Gore Racecourse, Gore
Ladies Mile Day
Central Southland Raceway, Winton
Ascot Park Raceway, Invercargill
Young Quinn Raceway, Wyndham
16 November
Young Quinn Raceway, Wyndham
23 November
Ascot Park Raceway, Invercargill
30 November
Ascot Park Raceway, Invercargill
16 - 18 October
Dream Big – Theatre Restaurant
Bluff Town Hall, Bluff
Set in Bluffywood, a city where
dreams can come true.
 027 340 7126
 [email protected]
 03 211 2150
 [email protected]
 5kseries.co.nz
18 October
The Irish Rovers Farewell to
Rovin’
Civic Theatre, Invercargill
After 50 years of touring the Rovers
say goodbye.
 03 211 1692
 ticketdirect.co.nz
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 bluff.co.nz
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 [email protected]
 southlandfestivalofrunning.co.nz
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You Can Always Hand Them Back
Civic Theatre, Invercargill
A hilarious and insightful comedy
about the highlights of the twilight
years.
 03 211 1692
 ticketdirect.co.nz
 fortunetheatre.co.nz
24 – 25 October
Browns School Centennial
Browns District
Celebrating 100 years of education in
the Browns District.
 03 217 6977
 [email protected]
NOVEMBER
1 November
Great Southern Cycle Challenge
Invercargill, Winton and Mataura
A mini Tour of Southland, open to all
cyclists with average fitness levels.
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Bluff
A 12km challenge, not for the faint
hearted!
19 October
Ascot Park Hotel Festival
of Running
 greatsoutherncyclechallenge.org.nz
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2 November
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2 - 8 November
SBS Bank Tour of Southland
Highways throughout Southland
Raced over six days, the tour covers
almost 900km of southern terrain.
 03 217 3215
 [email protected]
 cyclingsouth.org.nz
5 November
Rodgers and Hammerstein and
Friends
Civic Theatre, Invercargill
The best of Rodgers and Hammerstein
with other great composers.
 0508 266 237
 [email protected]
 daytimeconcerts.co.nz
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SPRING 2014
MARKETS
The Invercargill Market
Southland Masonic Centre,
Forth Street, Invercargill
Invercargill’s Monthly Market held
first Sunday of each month.
 facebook.com/invercargillmarket
 03 217 2763
 [email protected]
 027 904 2615
 southernfarmersmarket@hotmail.
com
Glengarry Community Market
Yarrow St car park of the
Glengarry Shopping Centre
Held on last Saturday of each month
(except December).
 027 225 2664
 [email protected]
Winton Monthly Market
Presbyterian Church Hall Cnr
Meldrum & Park Sts, Winton
Held every third Saturday of every
month.
15 November
Waihopai Rowing Club Corpor8
Rowing Challenge
Oreti River, Invercargill
Rowing is the ultimate team sport; this
is your chance get involved!
 [email protected]
15 November
Starlight Ball
The Hideaway 201, Lochiel
The bi-annual Gala Ball is back with
‘A Touch of Class’.
 027 696 9369
 [email protected]
St James Theatre, Gore
A woman’s recipe for life with
songs & stories.
 027 533 7876
 [email protected]
 catlins.org.nz
 027 300 7090
 [email protected]
24 November - 1 December
SIT Zero Fees Volleyball
Festival 2014
27 - 30 November
Burt Munro Challenge
Invercargill and surrounds
A thrilling weekend celebrating a
local hero.
 03 211 1400
 [email protected]
 burtmunrochallenge.co.nz
29 November
SIT Zero Fees Velodrome, Invercargill Peta Mathias Live (Invercargill)
Indoor and beach volleyball
SIT Centrestage Theatre
championships right here in Invercargill. A woman’s recipe for life with
 03 211 2259
songs & stories.
 [email protected]
 027 300 7090
 volleysouth.org.nz
 [email protected]
26 November
NZSO In the Hall of the
Mountain King
Civic Theatre, Invercargill
Effervescent melodies take the
audience on adventures through exotic
lands.
29 November
Southern Artisan Fête
The Hideaway 201, Lochiel
Enjoy live music, craft-brewed beers
and delicious food and wine while
browsing quality artisan stalls.
 southernfete.co.nz
 03 211 1692
 ticketdirect.co.nz
Craft Market
Southland Indoor Bowling
Centre, Onslow St, Invercargill
 03 216 4716
 [email protected]
Waikawa, the Catlins
Four challenging events to suit all
ability levels.
Invercargill town centre
Santa and his elves take to the streets
of Invercargill to celebrate Christmas.
 03 236 1991
 [email protected]
4 - 5 October
Great selection of crafts and food
stalls.
27 November
Peta Mathias Live (Gore)
22 November
Santa Parade
Southern Farmers’ Market
Scottish Hall, Invercargill
Sundays, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Fresh local products direct from the
grower to the people of Southland.
16 November
The Catlins Coastal Challenges
16 November
Winton Open Day
Winton
Winton’s annual Open Day with shops
opening from 10 am.
 027 229 2891
 [email protected]
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