Merino Muster
Saturday September 2nd 2023
New Zealand’s event on the WorldLoppet cross-country ski race tour held at Snow Farm NZ.
7km, 14km, 21km and 42km race options.
Ski Orienteering July 8th & 9th
Come along and enjoy a fun weekend of ski orienteering and racing.
Suitable for all ages and abilities, we will have a range of courses to cater for both novices and experts, so don’t worry if you have never been on XC skis before. This will be a perfect opportunity for families to come along, being the middle weekend of the school holidays. Also acts as the (unofficial) New Zealand Ski Orienteering Champs, so an opportunity for some glory for those that are keen.
Snowgaine August 20th
*DATE CHANGE. Due to snow conditions, we have pushed the event to Sunday, August 20th.
Come find your way around the Highland Events course in a team on Snow Farms terrain and for the more adventurous out into the Pisa Conservation area. A great day for the adventurous or if you just want a fun adventure for the family.
3 hour and 6 hour race options.
Events Calendar
| Opening day | June 30th , Friday | Snow Farm NZ's opening day is certainly a date for the diary. Snow and weather dependent |
| Waiorau Nordic Sports Club (WNSC) Social | July 1st, Saturday | Join the members of the WNSC at 1pm for a hot chocolate or Gluhwein and learn more about the club and all of the fun activities and clinics you can get involved in. |
| Ski Orienteering | 8th & 9th July, Saturday/Sunday | There will be a range of wintry orienteering races/courses to cater for all ages and abilities. More info at: https://www.roc.org.nz/events/ |
| Teddy Bear Hunt and Picnic | 10th July, Monday | Fun Afternoon for the whole family. Starting at 11:30 am join our instructors for a Teddy Bear Hunt around the Cross Country Ski Trails. Parents ski free with the kids and teddy bears. Book here https://snowfarmnz.rezdy.com/402373/teddy-bear-picnic-ski-experience |
| Farm Ski Race & BBQ | 15th July, Saturday | 4km freestyle ski race starting at 12 pm - register at Snow Farm from 11 am on the day. |
| Farm Ski Race & BBQ | 22nd July, Saturday | 4km freestyle ski race starting at 12 pm - register at Snow Farm from 11 am on the day. |
| Start of Youth Programs | 23rd July , Sunday | Mini Merinos and Snow Farm Academy 6 week programs start at 1pm |
| Biathlon Club Champs | 5th & 6th August, Saturday/Sunday | |
| Farm Ski Race & BBQ | 12th August , Saturday | 4km freestyle ski race starting at 12 pm - register at Snow Farm from 11 am on the day. |
| Tour De Kirtle Burner* | 13th August, Sunday | Celebrate the limited opening of the Kirsty Burn and Top-Beat trails with this riveting challenge. * Snow Dependant |
| National Ski Championships | 19th August, Saturday | 10:30 am start 5km and 10km Skate & afternoon Relay |
| Snogaine by Highland Events (moved dates) | 20th August, Sunday | In association with Highland Events, Snow Farm NZ will be hosting an event that comprises of a three and six hour rogaine, called 'Snogaine'. Backcountry ski, cross-country ski and snowshoe all around the Pisa Range to locate all the checkpoints. |
| Merino Muster | 2nd September, Saturday | New Zealand's Worldloppet cross-country ski race with 1km, 7km, 14km, 21km and 42km freestyle divisions. find out more: https://hosting.logic1.co.nz/snowfarm/merino-muster/ |
| Sled Dog Festival | 6th-9th of September, Wednesday- Saturday | Four days of racing, with classes from one-dog ski-jor to six dogs. A real must-see experience. https://www.facebook.com/wanakasleddogfestival/ |
| Biathlon National Championships | 9th September, Saturday | Contact the Wanaka Biathlon Club for more information |
| Biathlon National Championships | 10th September, Sunday | Contact the Wanaka Biathlon Club for more information |
| Scheduled Closing Day! | 17th September, Sunday | It's your chance to enjoy the end of another epic season at Snow Farm NZ with fun games, races and even fancy dress. Ball gowns entirely optional. |