Boyle River weekend 2024

A long weekend of events for the Canterbury show weekend public holiday. MTBO at Hanmer Springs and foot-O at Boyle River in Lewis Pass (about 40 minutes drive west of Hanmer Springs).

Event Overview:

  • Friday afternoon (Canterbury show day): MTBO at Hanmer Springs. Start/finish at Hanmer Springs Base and Picnic Area on Jollies Pass Rd, Hanmer Springs.
  • Saturday afternoon: Orienteering at Boyle River including head-to-head racing option. Event start/finish near to the Boyle River DOC campsite.
  • Sunday morning: Orienteering (OY) at Boyle River. Event start/finish near to the Boyle River DOC campsite.

See event pages for detailed timing for each events.

Event Fees:

Standard PAPO costs apply see https://papo.org.nz/faq/costs.

All entries to be paid by credit/debit card at time of entry via the entry system (EnterO), we no longer accept bank transfers for event entries.
Helpers on the day and PAPO members paying with VIP points can choose the VIP points option when paying.

Any other entry queries: Please email PAPOentries@gmail.com

Entries:

Pre-entries are preferred for all PAPO events. Member rates will apply to pre-entries.
Enter here: https://entero.co.nz/evento.php?eventName=boyle-2024
Pre-entries close: Tuesday  12th November.
Any queries on the entry system, please email PAPOentries@gmail.com

Limited enter on the day will be available. Enter on the day will be charged at non-member prices for all entries.

Accommodation:

We have booked the lodge at Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre for the Friday and Saturday nights. In the lodge there are 6 dormitory rooms with bunks and some smaller rooms.  A great kitchen and large dining room. You need to bring your own sleeping bag, towels, food etc. Camping also available on the grass next to the lodge, campers may use the lodge facilities.

Bunk prices:

  • Adults $35/night
  • Tertiary students $20/night
  • School students $10/night
  • Pre-school children Free
Camping:
  • Adults $20/night, 
  • Tertiary & school aged students $10/night
  • Pre-school children Free

Booking form for bunks or camping at Boyle River.

Accommodation bookings to be paid online to the PAPO bank account: Westpac 03-0823-0425931-000
Include your name in the Particulars and BOYLEACC in the reference.

MTBO. Hanmer Springs

Friday 15 November 2024
Map:
Hanmer Springs
Event Type:
MTB orienteering
Planner:
Leo O'Neill
Controller:
Fergus O'Neill
Co-ordinator:
Steve O'Neill
MTB Orienteering on the fantastic MTB track network at Hanmer Springs.
more info

Boyle River orienteering

Saturday 16 November 2024
Map:
Boyle River
Event Type:
Classic orienteering
Planner:
Peter Cleary
Controller:
Matt Bixley
Co-ordinator:
Val Fletcher
Boyle River orienteering.
more info

Boyle River OY

Sunday 17 November 2024
Map:
Boyle River
Event Type:
Classic orienteering
Planner:
David & Frances Wall
Controller:
Pat Bodger
Co-ordinator:
Val Fletcher
Boyle River OY.
more info