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🌊☀️TAUPO TAKEOVER IS BACK FOR 2025!!If you've never joined us for Taupo Takeover then you wont want to miss out on this once a year opportunity hosted by none other than All of YOU!!
‼️ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ‼️
This is a 2-day event. It is a FAMILY friendly event and we will be visiting Lake Taupo to include the Māori Rock Carvings, Kinloch, Otupoto Waterfalls and much more on Day-1 (22nd) and Day-2 (23rd) Waikato River with all its unspoiled Attractions, Thermal pools, The Squeeze, W**d City and more. So do both days or just one. The choice is yours.
🏁22nd FEBRUARY 2025
LAKE TAUPO LAUNCHING FROM THE MOTUOAPA MARINA
⚠️Please note there is a $6 Boat Ramp Permit for the day and can be purchased in advance
https://ramp-permit-taupo.dia.govt.nz/
(Preferred boat ramp 'Motuoapa' 24-hr is all that’s needed)
⚠️All Jetskis are to be registered to a council (or face a fine at your cost)
https://waikatoregion.govt.nz/services/maritime-services/jetskis/
🔊Event Pre-Ride Briefing starts at 9:45am Sharp�Event Departure Time 10:00am Sharp
🚗ALL SKIS TO UNLOAD AND PARK UP IN THE BAY AROUND THE CORNER PLEASE FOR THE BRIEFING.
📦Pack a lunch or buy lunch at Kinloch (Our Lunch Stop) & our FUEL Stop.
⛽️ALL SKIS should make it to Kinlock on 1 tank (except 2-strokes), there you will need to top up or fill up. So bring at least 5 litres of fuel or more with you if you do not wish to line up for 1.5 hours at the marina to fill up. Ask a friend if they have room to carry fuel for you possibly.
🏁23rd FEBRUARY 2025
WAIKATO RIVER TOUR LAUNCHING FROM 457-499 VAILE ROAD, BROADLANDS ROTORUA
⚠️All Jetskis are to be registered to a council (or face a fine at your cost) https://waikatoregion.govt.nz/services/maritime-services/jetskis/
🔊Event Pre-Ride Briefing starts at 9:45am Sharp�Event Departure Time 10:00am Sharp
🚗MEET AT THE Z PETROL STATION AROUND 8:30am @ 200 Napier Road Taupo and CONVOY TO THE RIVER.
⚠️Park in 2 tidy single file rows EITHER SIDE of the road leading to the boat ramp and we all chip in and help unload everyone.
Then we all park in neat files along the Tree fence lined and continue 2-4 cars abroad if needed. And loading of skis is in order of first car parked or if possible first ski back.
👌ALL SKIS TO UNLOAD AND PARK UP ON THE RIVER BANK FOR THE BRIEFING. ALL Vehicles please park in single Rows
🧐Pack a lunch as the Cafe on the water “may” not be open. We usually just grab a SUBWAY on the way at the Z Fuel station.
⛽️ALL SKIS will only Need about a tank or less for this adventure. No extra fuel is required as we do some off ski adventuring too.
⚠️⚠️⚠️It is expected that all riders will abide by all the rules outlined in the Taupo area and district NAVIGATION SAFETY BYLAWS. A copy of this can be downloaded from the council's website. You are responsible for your actions on the water.
+ Life Jackets are Mandatory NO exceptions
+ Abide by Maritime NZ and Marine rules, any local bylaws, along with all the rules, regulations, and laws laid down by and official and common sense please
+ All Jetskis are to be registered to a council (or face a fine at your cost) https://waikatoregion.govt.nz/services/maritime-services/jetskis/
+ Please note there is a $6 Boat Ramp Permit for the 19th Lake Taupo and can be purchased in advance https://ramp-permit-taupo.dia.govt.nz/ (Preferred boat ramp 'Motuoapa' 24-hr is all that’s needed)
+ Liquor is not to be consumed by any person/s or vessel operators during the hours of the on-water duration of the event.
+ Remember - Keep to 5 knots [a fast walking pace / 9.25km per hour] within 50m of another vessel and structures & 50 of a person in the water.
+ Stay right when possible at all times. All oncoming vessels must pass to your left.
+ Remember this is not a race, but a social event.
You agree with all the terms and you agree and acknowledge you will enter into this high risk event (Taupo Takeover) at your own risk. WE WILL NOT be held accountable for any of the above or any damage, injuries, lost property that may occur. All insurance is up-to the individual.
Please note this is an OPEN and SOCIAL get together and ride.
⚠️Before you leave home START your ski
⚠️Before you leave your accomodation START your ski
⚠️Before you launch your ski at the boat ramps START your ski
⚠️We will NOT offer jump starts to anyone with a flat battery. This is for YOUR Safety and the well-being of the Groups time. So please be respectful of your skis well-being and ensure it is ready for this trip.
⚠️It will be best if we dedicate unloaders and loader of vessels like last year to streamline and save time which we will discuss on the day and implement.
If you need anything or have a question just message me or text me 0277210112 , Quinton.
PS no I’m not hiring skis out sorry
Many thanks
Team TAUPO TAKE-OVER
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Motuoapa Marina, Turangi, Taupo, New Zealand
