The Great Kiwi Outdoor Expo
Join us at the Cambridge Hunting and Fishing Outdoor Expo as part of the Great Kiwi Summer Festival. Held at the Mighty River Domain on the shores of Lake Karapiro, Cambridge, New Zealand on 9 - 10 November. Whether you're looking to upgrade gear and equipment for all your summer adventures, or discover new hobbies and and adventures, the Outdoor Expo is your one-stop destination. Immerse yourself in an exciting array of activities and attractions, tailored to delight every outdoor enthusiast. Gear up for your Great Kiwi Summer and your greatest adventure yet with the Outdoor Expo!
Check out who is coming below!
Our principal exhibitor, Cambridge Hunting and Fishing are much more than just hunting and fishing. 100% locally owned, operated, and committed to enabling and inspiring your own dreams and goals in the outdoors, come and see Brooke and his team to get your sorted for whatever 2024 summer outdoor adventure is waiting for you. Check out more here.
IMAGE BOATS
Image Boats Ltd will be showcasing “Gratitude” a beautifully crafted custom built 1 year old Image Fishmaster 8.5m with 2.8m beam alloy boat. With over 240 hours Gratitude has toured from Bluff, Milford Sounds to Bay Of Islands and many lakes in between. The perfect camping, diving, fishing and touring trailer boat, Gratitude sleeps up to 5 people is powered by a Suzuki 350hp motor, fitted with a Garmin Kraken Motor, Suzuki 20hp trolling motor, Garmin GPS/Navigation and Fusion sound systems, 500L fuel tank, 200L fresh water tank and 60L black water tank plus many extra features that will have you daring to dream. Image Boats offer 7 base models with a range of customized specifications to suit everyone’s fishing, camping, family fun and budget. Visit them near the boat ramp site at Karapiro or check out their website.
At Riverside Adventures we want you to savour the beauty of our picturesque backyard. Their guided tours are designed to take you on a physical and spiritual journey as you explore the Waikato. Whether by biking or kayaking (or both!). Come and talk to the team to get started on your next adventure. They will also have bikes and kayaks for you to have a go! Click here for more.
Orakei Marine
Welcome back to Orakei Marine! A favourite from last year, Orakei Marine offer quality new and used boats and complete aftersales support that you can trust. Check them out here and come along and see the Jeanneau Merry Fisher 795s2 and 695s2 in person at the Outdoor expo at the Great Kiwi Summer Festival.
4U
4U are excited to showcase their very latest range of innovative binoculars, monoculars, torches, hiking sticks & poles and even children’s toys………. so something for everyone
1971Canvas
1971Canvas has a range of NZ made, waterproof and durable canvas dog beds, dog jackets and select outdoor lifestyle products. We will also have our sister company Fishing Floats NZ Fishing floats and buoys that have been made by us for over 35 years. Check out here for more.
Himalaya
Come and check out Pure NZ wollen products plus cotton and hempp hats, bags and cotton cothing for the whole family.
Come enjoy a 15 minute jet boat ride at The Great Kiwi Summer Festivel on Lake Karapiro. A unique opportunity to visit the Karapiro Dam, see amazing native bush and wildlife. Ideal for whole families, friends and anyone who likes adventure, adrenaline, speed and pristine scenery. Speeding up the mighty Waikato in a 350hp V8 jet boat is going to get the heart pumping, adrenaline flowing and faces smiling. Click here to prebook your ride now!
Join First Step Outdoors over the amazing Great Kiwi Festival weekend for an exhilarating experience on Karapiro's High Ropes course! For just $25, you can participate in 30-minute 'have a go' sessions, where you'll get the chance to tackle a variety of exciting challenges. Don’t miss out on this thrilling adventure! Click here for more info and bookings!
Boatshed Kayaks
Operating at Lake Karapiro for close to 15 years, at The Boatshed Kayaks are dedicated to providing a one-stop shop for all your kayaking needs. Whether you’re looking to purchase a new vessel or just to hire and explore, theyv'e got a huge selection of products and services for you to choose from! Come and have a FREE go at the Great Kiwi Summer Festival!
COME AND TRY STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING!
We are excited to welcome NZ SUP (New Zealand Stand Up Paddleboarding) to our Outdoor expo line up!
Stand up paddleboarding is a great way to get out onto the water, fun for all the family and fantastic for health and fitness too. Come along and meet the team and give it a try. Each sessions will last approx 30 minutes and numbers are limited for each session so come and see us on site and book in a time.
If you’ve already done some paddleboarding and want to improve your technique, or ask questions about equipment, safety or anything else you want to know about one of the world’s fastest growing watersports, then come and see us as well! We always love to talk paddleboarding, and if there’s enough demand we’ll be happy to run some technique clinics throughout the day. Check out our website for more or contact us through our social media.
Ride Your Trike NZ
Empowering individuals of all ages and abilities to have a go at cycling with three wheels. Many people, due to disability, age, or the need for stability, can’t easily ride a traditional two-wheel bike. That’s why trikes and alternative bikes are fantastic options. Ride Your Trike NZ is here to introduce these individuals to the joy of biking, all without the need for a significant investment in their own adaptive bike or trike. Click here for more and come and chat to founder Liam at the Great Kiwi Summer Festival.
FUN SOLUTIONS
The team from Fun Solutions are returning in 2024 and will bring a large range of games and activities to keep you all entertained for hours! Think rides, slides and jumps for kids of all ages! Rides start at $5.
Exhibit with us!
The Outdoor Expo attracted over 40 exhibitors in 2023 and thousands of spectators.
Bookings for the 2024 Cambridge Hunting and Fishing Outdoor Expo are now open and we only have a limited number of sites available,
The Outdoor Expo, proudly sponsored by Cambridge Hunting and Fishing, will showcase the latest in camping, boating and other summer essential products. It will also include on-water demostrations and have a go sessions.
2023 exhibitors included Cambridge Hunting and Fishing, Empire Tents, Nautique Boats, Kiwi Camping, NZ Great Rides, Barracuda Kayaks, Riverside Adventures and Camjet.
It will hit the shores of Lake Karapiro on 9th -10th November 2024. Held at the Mighty River Domain, the site is a versatile venue with impressive indoor, outdoor and water spaces, covering a total of 19 ha of space divided up into different zones.
Sites start at $350 + GST.
Click here to contact us for more information.
Contact us
Great Kiwi Summer Festival
601 Maungatautari Road, RD2, Cambridge
Phone: 021 745 676
Email: info@greatkiwisummer.co.nz
Dates & Hours
Saturday and Sunday
9th and 10th November 2024
Saturday 12pm - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm