Triple F Challenge Taranaki

The Triple F Challenge has carried on a proud heritage since 2007. Each location brings its own flavour to the experience with the three cornerstones remaining the same: Fun, Fitness and Friendship. In 2025, the Triple F Challenge will be hosted by Rural Women Taranaki and held in New Plymouth.

A Triple F experience provides a wonderful opportunity for connection while supporting RWNZ’s charitable aims, this year Taranaki has chosen Te Rangimarie Hospice as their charity. The Triple F Challenge programme offers a number of fixed events and the opportunity for participants to choose from a range of activities. This programme is an overview of what's to be expected, there's more exciting activities we're planning which will be revealed closer to the time. We're really excited and hope you will be able to join us for a wonderful 'Taradise' experience. Final date for registrations is 14th March 2025 so book your ticket today!

DAY ONE: FRIDAY 4 APRIL
2pm Arrive to our accommodation at One Burgess Hill. Your resting place will be configured with your travelling group and the price has been capped to share the price between your friends. If you have arranged with us to be picked up from New Plymouth Airport we will take you to One Burgess Hill. If you are driving, One Burgess Hill is located on Junction Road, New Plymouth.
3pm Meet at Quails Nest Eatery for networking and nibbles. The organising committee will detail the weekend plans and activities.
5pm Meet at The Collaboration located in Central New Plymouth who are hosting us for the evening. The Collaboration is a venue for the sale and workshops of arts and crafts, and the owners have invited us to share drink and food at their premises.

DAY TWO: SATURDAY 5 APRIL
We will be spending the day at Oakura for an all-day tour visiting many well renowned artists in their workshops. • Richard Landers has a large studio and gallery featuring award winning glass sculptures and stained glass and leadlight windows. He also recycles glass into amazing pieces that are displayed in his beautiful garden. • Margaret Scott has a home studio featuring her current rural life and environmental paintings, prints, cards and books. • Ringcraft Moana are manufacturing jewellers, designer and traditional goldsmiths/artists that design and recycle jewellery.
• Suzanne Bloch-Jorgensen founded Alley Cat Pottery and has been making pottery birds for over 40-years in her beautiful garden. She has all-sorts of pottery knickknacks made with love.
Bring a drink bottle, sun protection, backpack, comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Taranaki can
experience changeable weather in one day so come prepared.
6pm Dinner at Quails Nest Eatery. Dress up in an arty/funky outfit for a bit of fun!

DAY THREE: SUNDAY 6 APRIL
9am Photo opportunity at Te Rewa Rewa Bridge - a shared pedestrian and cycleway bridge across the Waiwhakaiho River in New Plymouth. Then walk to Margaret (Kings Service Medal Recipient) and husband Robin Vickers house to view her spectacular garden with sea views and share brunch and stories.

ACCOMMODATION
Triple F New Plymouth headquarters will be located at One Burgess Hill, 1A Burgess Hill Road, New Plymouth. One Burgess Hill is a retreat in nature filled setting that has been developed from wild scrublands and farmland to the modern sanctuary it is today overlooking the Waiwhakaiho river valley. The retreat boasts top tier accommodation surrounded by lush native bush.
The Organising Committee has arranged accommodation at One Burgess Hill for Triple F attendees which is open for booking now at a special rate of $170. To book your room simply phone Andrew on 067572056 and let him know you’re with Rural Women NZ for the Triple F Challenge.
Please note that there is no obligation to stay at One Burgess Hill to attend the Triple F Challenge so feel free to explore the many wonderful accommodation options in the New Plymouth area. Please allow for enough time to travel between your accommodation and where the activities are held.

OTHER INFORMATION

Cost includes activities and entry fees (where required), transport to and from activities, and all food except breakfast and drinks.
Final dates for registrations - 14th March 2025
Extra guests are welcome to take part in the Triple F Challenge, at their own cost.

For general enquiries please contact Sandra on 0274271825 or dm.sm.blue@gmail.com
For enquiries regarding registration please contact Joyce Lawrence at niaruo@inspire.net.nz