Caledonian Ground, Dunedin, New Zealand 20th – 27th January 2018 Email Enquiries: oceaniamastersathletics2018@gmail.com

There are direct flights from Brisbane to Dunedin all year round. The NZ Masters Games, held every two years in Dunedin, will be held 3 – 11 February 2018. (www.nzmg.com)

DUNEDIN – How to get here By Air Air New Zealand direct flights into Dunedin Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Invercargill New Zealand International Airports Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, Dunedin Nearest other major centres by road Christchurch 362km 5 hours 10 mins Invercargill 217km 3 hours 5 mins Queenstown 273km 4 hours 5 mins

DUNEDIN

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The Caledonian ground consists of: Certified eight lane rackatan track Two long jump/triple jump pits Pole vault – can be run from east or west Hammer/Discus circle Discus circle 2 shot put circles Javelin from east or west Photo finish Warm up grass area to the south and west of the track Athletics Otago now has another dedicated throwing area to the west of the

track.

Athletics Otago has hosted: NZ Masters Athletic Championships 2005 NZ Athletic Championships 2006, 2011 and 2016 NZ Secondary Schools Championships 2012 (1500 competitors) NZ Masters Athletic Championships 2016

Draft Programme

Saturday 20.1.18 Heptathlon, Decathlon, 5000m, Discus – Men, Hammer – Women Sunday 21.1.18 Heptathlon, Decathlon, 10k Road Walk, 800m, Hammer – Men, Shot Put – Women Monday 22.1.18 Cross Country, 60m, 100m High Jump – Men, Long Jump – Women, Shot Put – Men, Javelin – Women, Weight Throw – Men/Women Tuesday 23.1.8 200m, 400m (if semis required), 5000m Track Walk Long Jump – Men, Discus – Women, Javelin – Men, Triple Jump – Women Wednesday 24.1.18 Oceania AGM Thursday 25.1.18 400m, Short Hurdles, Steeples, Pentathlon – Women Javelin – Men, High Jump – Women, Triple Jump – Men, Throws Pentathlon – Women Friday 26.1.18 1500m, Long Hurdles, 3000m Track Walk, Pentathlon – Men Pole Vault – Men/Women, Throws Pentathlon – Men Saturday 27.1.18 Half Marathon

Cross Country Course

Kaikorai Valley College will the the venue for the Cross Country. It is about a 12-15 minute drive

from the Caledonian Ground.

Road Walk Course

The Forsyth Barr Stadium is a 5 minute walk from the Caledonian Ground and the Road

Walk course will be on the course around the stadium which was used at the last NZ

Masters Track and Field Championships.

Half Marathon

The ½ Marathon course will be an out and back run along the cycleway adjacent to the

harbour. The start will be approximately here.

GATEWAY TO CENTRAL OTAGO

Milford Sound

Wanaka

Queenstown

Otago Rail Trail

Cycle Track

ACCOMMODATION

There are many motels and guest houses situated on George Street and Cumberland

Street which are a 20-25 minute walk to the Caledonian track.

The main shopping area and many restaurants are within a short walking distance and

George Street is on the main bus route.

Caledonian Ground

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Alternative Accommodation:

St Margaret’s Hostel (University Accommodation)

Situated 333 Leith Street, Dunedin

Bed and Breakfast - $82.50 per night

www.stmargarets.college