Blue Lake Multisport Festival, 29th - 30th January
The Blue Lake Multisport Festival held near Rotorua celebrates its 25th year with its usual action-packed sports swimming and running challenges. The event attracts riders from around the world including the seven-time Tour de France champion, cyclist Lance Armstrong (who only recently pulled out from the 2011 event due to a reported knee injury).
The festival is organised by RATs (Rotorua Association of Triathletes and Multisport), a club which caters for all levels of ability and activity. Their supportive and social interests are reflected in the great atmosphere surrounding the festival which includes:
- Aquathon - For men and women, an event involving a 5.5-kilometre run, then a swim of 800 metres.
- Blue Lake Swim – For men and women, this is a 750-metre lap incorporating the Hinemoa swim. Hinemoa swim trophies are awarded to the first competitors to complete the swim without wetsuits!
- Spring Triathlon – One 750-metre swim lap, followed by one 16-kilometre cycle loop and the run, a 5.5-kilometre loop.
- 5.5-kilometre Forest Fun Run/Walk – A non-competitive fun walk/run with spot prizes.
Find out more by viewing the RATs website.
About Rotorua
Rotorua has been welcoming visitors for over 200 years and its characteristic scent of sulphur is unmistakeable. The heartland of New Zealand Māori culture, Rotorua is rich in cultural and natural attractions including: spouting geysers, boiling mud pools and warm geothermal springs.
Find out more about what this unique destination has to offer by following the links below:
- Rotorua Accommodation
- Rotorua Attractions and Activities
- Rotorua Cuisine and Dining
- Rotorua Tours
- Rotorua Transport
- Rotorua Visitor Information
All Rotorua Accommodation can be booked online.
