2025 Kiwi Cane
Friday 14th March - Sunday 16th March 2025
Ruapehu Ski Club Lodge, Ohakune
ANNOUNCEMENT
We're really excited to announce that we will be holding "Kiwi Cane" again in 2025. In the longer term we plan to alternate Kiwi Cane with Cressy Cane in Australia, possibly with a year off in between. But given the success of the 2024 Kiwi Cane event, and to keep the ball rolling in NZ, we will keep Kiwi Cane running Annually for now.
The 2025 Kiwi Cane format will be similar format to last year, with full in house accomodation and day package attendance options available. There will be a mix of classroom presentations, casting different rods, hands-on rodmaking and plenty of time for open discussion and socialising.
We are now seeking submissions from anyone wanting to present. Tapers, methods, or bamboo related fishing topics? Email or use the Contacts page to let me know. If you have a special rod that you want to bring and show, let me know, and I can add it to the Rod Library. Or just bring it along as a surprise!
Of course, we're looking forward to seeing people who attended last year's event again. But newcomers are very welcome too, whether you have any experience with bamboo rods yet or not. Feel free to spread the word to anyone you think might be interested in coming.
The 2025 event will be held in March, a month earlier than last year, to increase the fishing options and opportunities around the gathering.
We'll again have a full suite of rodmaking tools and bamboo available for ad hoc demonstrations and for newcomers to try their hand at rodmaking techniques. And I'll also have my extensive rodmaking Book and DVD Library onsite for perusal.
You can read more about the location, venue and fishing options on the "About" page.
The 2025 Kiwi Cane format will be similar format to last year, with full in house accomodation and day package attendance options available. There will be a mix of classroom presentations, casting different rods, hands-on rodmaking and plenty of time for open discussion and socialising.
We are now seeking submissions from anyone wanting to present. Tapers, methods, or bamboo related fishing topics? Email or use the Contacts page to let me know. If you have a special rod that you want to bring and show, let me know, and I can add it to the Rod Library. Or just bring it along as a surprise!
Of course, we're looking forward to seeing people who attended last year's event again. But newcomers are very welcome too, whether you have any experience with bamboo rods yet or not. Feel free to spread the word to anyone you think might be interested in coming.
The 2025 event will be held in March, a month earlier than last year, to increase the fishing options and opportunities around the gathering.
We'll again have a full suite of rodmaking tools and bamboo available for ad hoc demonstrations and for newcomers to try their hand at rodmaking techniques. And I'll also have my extensive rodmaking Book and DVD Library onsite for perusal.
You can read more about the location, venue and fishing options on the "About" page.
Schedule/Agenda (TBA)
DAY 1 - Friday 14th March
DAY 2 - Saturday 15th March
DAY 3 - Sunday 16th March
BOOK, DVD and ROD LIBRARY
There will be an extensive library of books, DVDs and rods available for the duration of the gathering. A partial list is available HERE.
Please Contact me if you have specific rod (or anything else) that you are planing to bring and would like to have listed on the "Website".
There will also be a complete set of rodmaking tools and materials (including bamboo) at the gathering for impromptu demonstrations etc.
There will be an extensive library of books, DVDs and rods available for the duration of the gathering. A partial list is available HERE.
Please Contact me if you have specific rod (or anything else) that you are planing to bring and would like to have listed on the "Website".
There will also be a complete set of rodmaking tools and materials (including bamboo) at the gathering for impromptu demonstrations etc.
Cost/Booking
We have two options for booking below (Full Package and Day Attendance).
To register your place, CONTACT US with your details, selection of package and any questions. Places will be limited so get in early to secure a place.
FULL PACKAGE WITH ACCOMMODATION **:
$900 NZD inc GST
- Full 3 days gathering attendance (Fri/Sat/Sun)
- 4 x Nights Accommodation (Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun)
- 4 x Evening Meals (Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun)
- 3 x Lunches (Fri, Sat, Sun)
- 3 x Breakfast (Fri, Sat, Sun)
- Morning and afternoon tea, tea and coffee
- Alcohol is not provided (BYO)!
DAY ATTENDANCE
$500 NZD inc GST
- Full 3 days gathering attendance (Fri/Sat/Sun)
- 3 x Lunches (Fri, Sat, Sun)
- Morning and afternoon tea, tea and coffee
- (Organise your own accommodation, breakfasts and evening meals)
COME EARLY!!!
$50 NZD per night inc GST!!!!
For those opting for the Full Package, there is the option to come early and/or stay on at the lodge (self catered) to explore and do some fishing. This offer is available from Saturday the 8th of March. The rate is $50 per night per person**.
** Accommodation
The Lodge Accommodation is a mix of 5 x Bunk Rooms and 5 x "Double" rooms (with one double bed).
The Bunk rooms have 6 beds (3 double bunks), but we plan to only use 3 beds in these rooms (lower bunks). These bunk rooms are on the ground floor, and each have a sink for brushing teeth etc, and are closely located to shared bathroom and toilet facilities (separate men's and women's). The full package will include a bed in one of these rooms (3 per room).
The upstairs area has 5 x rooms with a double bed. Initially these rooms will be reserved for couples. If still available at the start of the gathering, these rooms will be allocated on an availability basis.
To register your place, CONTACT US with your details, selection of package and any questions. Places will be limited so get in early to secure a place.
FULL PACKAGE WITH ACCOMMODATION **:
$900 NZD inc GST
- Full 3 days gathering attendance (Fri/Sat/Sun)
- 4 x Nights Accommodation (Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun)
- 4 x Evening Meals (Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun)
- 3 x Lunches (Fri, Sat, Sun)
- 3 x Breakfast (Fri, Sat, Sun)
- Morning and afternoon tea, tea and coffee
- Alcohol is not provided (BYO)!
DAY ATTENDANCE
$500 NZD inc GST
- Full 3 days gathering attendance (Fri/Sat/Sun)
- 3 x Lunches (Fri, Sat, Sun)
- Morning and afternoon tea, tea and coffee
- (Organise your own accommodation, breakfasts and evening meals)
COME EARLY!!!
$50 NZD per night inc GST!!!!
For those opting for the Full Package, there is the option to come early and/or stay on at the lodge (self catered) to explore and do some fishing. This offer is available from Saturday the 8th of March. The rate is $50 per night per person**.
** Accommodation
The Lodge Accommodation is a mix of 5 x Bunk Rooms and 5 x "Double" rooms (with one double bed).
The Bunk rooms have 6 beds (3 double bunks), but we plan to only use 3 beds in these rooms (lower bunks). These bunk rooms are on the ground floor, and each have a sink for brushing teeth etc, and are closely located to shared bathroom and toilet facilities (separate men's and women's). The full package will include a bed in one of these rooms (3 per room).
The upstairs area has 5 x rooms with a double bed. Initially these rooms will be reserved for couples. If still available at the start of the gathering, these rooms will be allocated on an availability basis.