Wanaka Sled Dog Festival

Thursday, August 17 to Saturday, August 19

It’s time for the howls and barks of excited sled dogs to fill the air at the Snow Farm in Cardrona Valley at the Wanaka Sled Dog Festival

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The event is the only opportunity mushers (race entrants) in New Zealand have to get out on the snow with their sleds/skis. Normally racing is done on dryland on forests where wheeled rigs and bscooters are used. Race classes include 6 dog teams right down to single dog ski-­‐jor teams. In total over 100 people are involved in this race (approx 32 entrants, plus support crew and officials) and about 120 dogs! All racing is being held at the Snow Farm

Starts 7.00am

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Cardrona Valley, Wanaka

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