Public Events
Stunt Rider Matt Mingray from Australia
Fri 18, 3.30pm and 6.30pm, Sat 19, 4.30 and 6.30pm at Kopua.
Show ‘n Shine
Sat 19, 11am to 1.00pm in Wainui Rd.
Chapter Bike Games
Sat 19, 2.3pm to 4.30pm at Kopua.
Thunder Ride
Sat 19, leaves Raglan at 9.00am, arrives back at 11.00am
On Saturday 19 February 2011, Raglan will host the 21st National HOG (Harley Owners Group) Rally. Over 1000 HOG riders (which equates to approximately 600 motorcycles) are expected to take part in the Harley convention which is attracting both national and international riders. Bookings are already coming in thick and fast for accommodation in Raglan.
The rally will be based at the soccer grounds of the Kopua Reserve. A feature of the rally is the THUNDER RIDE on Saturday morning with all HOGs taking part. The rally started in 1990 at Mackays Crossing, Wellington. Although its been to Hamilton three times, 2011 is the first time for Raglan. Apart from Akaroa, Raglan is the smallest town it has been held in. Riders will begin arriving on Friday 18th and will depart on Sunday 20th.
just a small question with the nationals to be held in Raglan where is accomodation apart from Hamilton, Will there be buses from Hamilton to the venue.
Appreciate your comments
There is a quite a bit of accommodation in and around Raglan. It shows up on various accommodation web sites such as Bookabach, Holiday Homes, Holiday Houses and also on the accommodation page of this web site. If you can’t find what you after on these web sites then phone the Raglan Information Centre on 07 825 0556 or email them on raglaninfo@xtra.co.nz
It would appear that myself and many of my fellow riders may not attend this event as accommodation appears to already be in VERY short supply and frustration over getting responses from providers increases (obviously they are aware that they have a commodity that is hard to obtain) – any ideas that have not already been suggested for accommodation and or sensibly priced camping facilities would be appreciated
Hi Bikerman,
The best place to coordinate accommodation needs is the Raglan Information Centre. Anthea, Rangi, Noeline or the volunteers will be happy to help you. Phone 07 825 0556, Email raglaninfo@xtra.co.nz
The main camping area in Raglan is the Kopua Holiday Park. It is right next to where the rally is being held. When the Kopua Holiday Park is full, the next area that is opened up for camping is the land around the Kokiri Centre on Riria Kereopa Drive. You can enquire about this with the Raglan Information Centre. There will be plenty of room in and around Raglan for everybody.
Regards,
Rodger
Anthea from the Raglan Information Centre says, “Thanks Rodger,
We are getting steady enquiries, I’m sure it will be fine.
Cheers
Anthea.”
Very hard to get accommodation for Rally. No one wants to stay 10+ks out of town and have to find there way back after a few drinks. Is there going to be shuttle buses to out of town accommodation?
The question about shuttle buses is really one for the event organisers. Raglan Taxis has a bus that could be used for this purpose- they provide this type of service on New Year’s eve. I’ll ask Dave Brown when I see him next. Raglan Scenic Tours would no doubt provide a shuttle service on request. Yes, they have confirmed that they could offer some service.
The best place to coordinate accommodation needs is the Raglan Information Centre. Anthea, Rangi, Noeline or the volunteers will be happy to help you. Phone 07 825 0556, Email raglaninfo@xtra.co.nz
Anthea from the Raglan Information Centre says,
“We are getting steady enquiries, I’m sure it will be fine.
Cheers
Anthea.”
Tonight at the Raglan Club quiz night, I asked Dave Brown whether he could run a shuttle bus while the Harley Rally is on. Dave says he is prepared to look at this – depending on numbers and what people would be prepared to pay. So Harley Rally if you want a shuttle it could be provided- its over to you. Regards, Rodger
Hi guys,
To answer your questions
Yes there will be shuttle buses running around Raglan on Friday and Saturday nights.
Thank you Rodger for the heads up.
A great accommodation option is to book a powered site at the campground and have a caravan or camper van delivered by Ohaupo Caravans.
If you have a look at the Rally website this info is on there
http://www.newzealandnationalrally.com/
There is a shuttle service organized for Rally participants and will be operating from a marquee adjacent to the Rally registration area.
This will operating for the duraiton of the Rally and will pick up and deliver people to and from accomodation etc in and around Raglan.
Shuttle to and from Hamilton can also be arranged by booking at the marquee.