Lochiel Trailers Clutha Lake to lake 2026
Schedule
Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm
UTC+13:00Location
Lake Outlet Camp Ground, Wanaka | Queenstown, OT
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This legendary race is a popular hit out before Kathmandu Coast to Coast. The Clutha Lake to Lake is 55km long. Competitors start in waves from Wanaka Outlet, heading straight down the Clutha River through Albert Town, under the Red Bridge at Luggate and finishing at th head of Lake Dunstan at the Bendigo Freedom Camp.A GRADE 2 CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY IS REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE.
Location: Wanaka Outlet; Outlet Road (350m past Outlet Camp Wanaka)
Registration & gear check: 7:30am - 8:30am
Race Briefing: 8:45am
Start first wave: 9:15am
Online entries close 6pm; Friday 9 January. If you miss this you must enter on the day & pay the price!
The race start is in waves of up to 10 paddlers of a similar speed, with the fastest wave leaving last. This creates an exciting race within the race for all paddlers. A good estimation of your 10km race time is required as part of the entry. Entries are open to all classes of kayak.
Compulsory Gear list:
Kayak helmet, PFD & whistle, 20 litres in boat (air bags or foam) or sealed hatches, repair kit (duct tape minimum).In a dry bag: polypro top and bottom, hat & gloves wool or polypro, windproof jacket or paddle jacket worn or stored, survival bag
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Where is it happening?
Lake Outlet Camp Ground, Wanaka, Wanaka, New Zealand, QueenstownEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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