Events in Ruapehu
Head to Event Central! Ruapehu has trail running, mountain biking, art, historical and environmental events. From multi-sport adventure racing and market days, to what's happening at the National Army Museum, discover all the events that are on in Ruapehu.
Mangawhero River Walk parkrun, Ohakune
01 Jan - 30 Dec 24 Mangawhero Walkway, OhakuneA free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
Raetihi Arts Exhibition
07 Aug - 31 Oct 24 Raetihi Arts Trust Gallery, 59 Seddon St RaetihiOur new exhibition features Carol Teutsher and John Smart both artists are from Whanganui.
HEDLOK Che-Fu & King Kapisi Winter Vibes 24
21 Sep - 22 Sep 24 The PowderKeg, 194 Mangawhero Terrace, OhakuneUnder the Hedlok moniker, Che Fu and King Kapisi effortlessly intertwining rap, reggae & funk and Ohakune might just hear and see something they’ve never witnessed or felt before!
Retro Day 2024
28 Sep 24 Tūroa Base Area, The Kitchen OhakuneCelebrate some of the best snow in New Zealand by getting retro on it in gear from days gone by!
Waimarino Art Awards
28 Sep - 10 Oct 24 Theatre Royal, RaetihiWorking in partnership with Raetihi arts collective Volcano Vibe we plan to host a number of arts-based events
Peak 2 Powderkeg
05 Oct 24 Tūroa Ski Field, The Powderkeg OhakuneJoin us for the 30th anniversary of the Peak 2 Powderkeg Triathlon, an action-packed multisport race that takes you from the snowy slopes of Tūroa to the lively atmosphere of Ohakune Junction.
Waimarino Garden Ramble
23 Nov 24This Garden Ramble is a fundraiser event for Ohakune Primary School and the Waimarino St John Area Committee.
Blazing Hills Trail Run or Walk
08 Mar 25 Mangaeturoa South Road, RaetihiBlazing Hills is a new trail run/walk event hosted on private property in the heart of the Waimarino. Take the opportunity to experience trails on the vast hill country, which is varied, scenic and has hills that just keep on coming!
Raetihi GutBuster
08 Mar 25 Meeting outside Waimarino Museum, 101 Seddon Street RaetihiRaetihi Gutbuster has a range of run, road bike, mountain bike and E-bike options to challenge you in our unique and welcoming landscape.
