Kaitangata Black Gold Photos

155 riders turned out  to ride through the hills and forestry of Taratu .Starting at Ali and Jill Storers property on Lakeside Road Kaitangata. 26 juniors (12 to 15 years) 118 seniors (16 years and over) took up the challenge of the 52km main track & 11 Pee Wees (11 years and under) rode on the supervised Pee Wee track.

Thanks to Kai Point Coal Co Limited, City Forest Limited, Wenita, Rayonier, Solid Energy and all private land owners for allowing us access to their land.

Kaitangata is rich in stories about the origins of the wild horses from- pit ponies that were no longer needed at the coal mines, to horses that were on the farm prior to 1910, when the McCrosties bought the estate. The former owners kept thoroughbreds and the McCrosties believe the horses soon became wild because they hadn’t been handled.
At the beginning of each year the Horses are celebrated with a Wild Horse Trek through McCrosties & City Forest land to celebrate & enjoy these awesome animals.

Kai Club programme for young people aged 0 to 17 years.

Mature chaps getting together to share a story or two, talk about the past & help set the world to rights!

Learning Computer Skills at Kaitangata Promotions.

Kaitangata Black Gold Trail events- 45km and 21.5km cross country mountain bike race, mountain bike downhill and half marathon events

2008

2.12.09
The Kaitangata Swimming Pool celebrated its 40th birthday on the 12th of December 2009.
To celebrate this Kai Club joined together with the Clutha District Council and Tiny from Sport Clutha to have an awesome session at the pool.
The session was free compliments of the CDC and over 50 young people came along and joined the fun.
Thank you to every one for making this an excellent session.