Lower Waikato River Trout Contest 2025

When
Wed 24 Sep - Sat 27 Sep
Where
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Taupiri Tavern, Ngaruawahia, North Waikato
Entry
From $10.00
Tickets
Juniors under 17 - $10.00
Adults - $40.00
Time
Wed 24 Sep, 5:00am - 10:00pm
Thu 25 Sep, 5:00am - 10:00pm
Fri 26 Sep, 5:00am - 10:00pm
Sat 27 Sep, 5:00am - 3:00pm
Restrictions
All Ages
Our 4 day annual contest is on again!
This year we are running it in the first week of school holidays so everyone gets a chance to win good prizes totalling $6,000!

We have juniors and adults sections, a women's sub ...
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