| Twizel, South Island, New Zealand | |
| https://twizelhardlabour.org.nz/ | |
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The Meridian Twizel Hard Labour Weekend had its background back in 1985 when a half marathon was started as a fundraiser for kids sport. It has morphed through a number of different events at different sites to what we have today – three events (mountain bike, kayak and off-road run) over two days. Competitors can enter individual events or for the really keen, complete all three events and become a Hard Labourer.
Steve Skinner Canal Kayak
Come and enjoy the only time in the year you are allowed to kayak on the iconic Meridian hydro canals which are closed to all watercraft the rest of the year. The stunning 20km kayak course starts at Lake Ruataniwha, goes past salmon farms along the hydro canals and finishes in Lake Benmore. The race is a showcase of the engineering work that put Twizel on the map. The course has two portages around the power stations.