Branches in New Zealand
There are currently 28 branches of the Club in New Zealand, covering almost all of the geographic locations in the country.
The information below gives contact details of each Branch Coordinator/President and each Branch Secretary. Where a branch has a local website, this is also listed. If you click on any of the branch web site links, the branch website will open in a new tab (or window). In addition to this, some branches have a newsletter in PDF format, where these exist a link will be provided.
Please note that ALL email addresses used in this web site will show {at} instead of the @ symbol and therefore none of them are directly "clickable" . They will need to be manually edited if copied into emails. This is to try to minimise SPAM
The branches are listed in Alphabetical order, click on the branch name below to go to that branch's contact information. To contact the website administrator email webman{at}ulysses.org.nz
| | National Administration | Auckland | Buller | Canterbury | Far North | Gisborne | Hawke's Bay | Kapiti Coast | King Country | Manawatu | Marlborough | Nelson | North Otago | Otago | Rotorua | South Canterbury | Southland | Taranaki | Taumarunui | Taupo | Tauranga | Tokoroa | Waihi-Thames Valley | Waikato | Wairarapa | Wanganui | Wellington | Westland | Whakatane | |
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Contact Information | Details |
| National Administration |
Debby Morgan Phone: 0800 859 7737 (or 021 072 3636) 3-5pm, Mon-Fri Email: administration{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The administrator of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. is a part time role and therefore the telephone may not always be answered, but if you leave a message the National Administrator will attend to it as soon as is reasonably possible. |
| Auckland | Robert (Bob) Leeper #4490 Phone: 09 828 5882 Mobile: 021 104 5505 Fax: 09 528 9860 Email: auckland{at}ulysses.org.nz Pauline Bird #7706 Phone: 09 836 4475 Email: auckland.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The Auckland branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. covers the area north to Warkworth, south to Mercer, east to Maungatawhiri and to the coast at Kaiaua.
Meetings; Manukau Cruising Club, Orpheus Drive, Onehunga, 1st Monday monthly, 7:30pm. Website Click Here |
| Buller | Pete Graham # 8196 Phone: 03 789 7749 Mobile: 021 271 2846 Email: buller{at}ulysses.org.nz Ruth Vaega #8360 Phone: 03 789 7749 Email:buller.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The Buller branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. is based in Westport and covers the areas north to Karamea south to Punakaiki. Meeting: 1st Tuesday of each month at Club Buller, 7.30pm Website Click Here |
| Canterbury | Robert Edgeler #6969 Phone: 03 352 6553 Mobile: 027 662 2611 Email: canterbury{at}ulysses.org.nz Bob Tanner #2877 Phone: 03 365 0309 Mobile: 027 221 0732 Email: canterbury.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The Canterbury branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. is based in Christchurch and covers the greater Canterbury area; north to Kaikoura, south to Ashburton, and inland to the Alps.
We meet on the third Wednesday of the month 7:30pm, at the Cashmere Club (Heathcote Room), situated off either Hunter Terrace or Colombo St south. Meals are available from 6:00pm. All welcome. Runs are held most Sundays during summer and winter, providing these do not clash with a major rally or event. Runs are advertised on our web site and in the motorcycling column of the Saturday Christchurch Press. Website Click Here |
| Far North | Mike Couchman #6270 Phone: 09 434 7344 Cellphone: 021 714 633 Email: far.north{at}ulysses.org.nz Lorraine Couchman #6271 Phone: 09 434 7344 Cellphone: 021 880 282 Email: far.north.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The
Far North branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc covers all of Northland, from north of Warkworth. There are rides on most Sundays, at 10:30am leaving from Burger King, Whangarei. |
| Gisborne | Mike Sulliman #6579
Phone: 06 867 1980 Mobile: 021 159 0559 Email: gisborne{at}ulysses.org.nz Garth Tattersfield #4768 Phone: 06 862 8125 Email: gisborne.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The Gisborne branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc covers the East Coast areas from Raupunga in the south to Hicks Bay in the north. The Branch meets the first Thursday each month ,except in January, at the Tatapouri Fishing Club in the " conservatory" at 7:30 pm |
| Hawke's Bay | Graeme Walker # 6958 Phone: (Work) 06 836 6126 Ext 217 Mobile: 027 321 3917 Email: hawkes.bay{at}ulysses.org.nz Jeff McPhun # 6670 Phone: 06 844 7836 Mobile: 027 577 7205 Email: hawkes.bay.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The Hawke's Bay branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. covers the East Coast areas from Raupunga in the north to Dannevirke in the south. Our Branch meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm at the the Taradale RSA. All are most welcome! Website Click Here |
| Kapiti Coast | Kiaran King #8057 Phone: 06 367 3560 Mobile: 027 666 2019 Email: kapiti{at}ulysses.org.nz Russell Forrest #853 Phone: 04 904 0280 Email: kapiti.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
Meetings on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:30PM (except January) Odd numbered months at the Waikanae Chartered Club, Elizabeth Street, Waikanae. Even months at the Manakau Pub, Manakau. Visitors always welcome. |
| King Country | Mark Jamieson #7993 Phone: 07 877 8737 Email: king{at}ulysses.org.nz Stephen Saunders #6162 Phone: 07 878 8684 Email: king.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The King Country branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. is based in Otorohanga and covers the areas north to just below Te Awamutu, east to Barryville and south to Ongarue. Our meetings are informal and are usually held at the Otorohanga Club, not on a regular basis but when and as needed. Our claim to fame is being the club's smallest branch Website Click Here |
| Manawatu | Bruce Ebbett #2796 Phone: 06 376 7138 Mobile: 027 492 9500 Email: manawatu{at}ulysses.org.nz Trish Bruce #7941 Phone: 06 354 2922 Email: manawatu.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The Manawatu branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. is based at Palmerston north and covers the city and the outlying Manawatu region. The Manawatu Branch meets at the Bunnythorpe Tavern, 2nd Tuesday monthly at 7:30pm |
| Marlborough | Kevin Bright #7124 Phone: 03 572 8588 Mobile: 021 493 511 Email: marlborough{at}ulysses.org.nz Nichola (Nicky) Bright #7125 Phone: 03 572 8588 Email: marlborough.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The Marlborough branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. is based in Blenheim and covers the area north to Picton and the Marlborough Sounds, west to Pelorus Bridge & south to Kaikoura, and inland to the Wairau river valley. We hold monthly Committee Meetings at the Red Cross rooms, 33 Redwood Street. We also meet for coffee from 10:00am Saturday mornings meeting at Shelly's at the Vines Village, 193 Rapaura Rd, Blenheim. Website Click Here |
| Nelson | Lorraine Lindsay #1117 Phone/Fax: 03 545 1214 Cellphone: 021 276 5656 Email: nelson{at}ulysses.org.nz Ian Burr #7672 Phone: 03 545 2125 Cellphone: 027 7373 060 Email: nelson.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The Nelson branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. covers the area east to Pelorus Bridge & south to Murchison, and inland to the Wairau river valley.
They hold a Committee meeting 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:15pm. For venue please contact the Secretary, Peter Hall. Coffee and socialising every Sat 10am to noon Zumo Coffee House (cnr Rutherford & Vanguard Streets). Rides every Sunday, Overnight Rides regularly through the year. Social night once a month at the Suburban Club, Tahunanui Drive. Website Click Here To go to the Nelson branch photo gallery Click Here. This Photo Gallery contains images from events and activities of Ulysses Nelson. Images are low resolution. If you require a higher resolution image please contact Allan Smith at allan-annika{at}xtra.co.nz and quote the gallery name / picture number. |
| North Otago | Bruce Thacker #4383 Phone: 03 439 5545 Mobile: 021 501 102 Email n.otago{at}ulysses.org.nz Jo Hull #371 Phone: 03 434 8568 Email n.otago.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The North Otago branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. is based in Oamaru and covers the Otago areas north of Palmerston, to Waimate and west to Omarama and Twizel.
We meet on the first Monday of every month, at The North Otago Club, corner of Itchen & Tees Streets. |
| Otago | Bill Kidney # 7217 Phone: 03 489 6516 Mobile: 021 264 9598 Email: otago{at}ulysses.org.nz Henry Schakelaar #7595 Phone: 03 488 3773 Email:otago.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The Otago branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. holds rides once a month during winter and twice a month in summer. We meet on the first Tuesday of the month, 7:30pm at Otago Motor Cycle Club, Clarke St, Dunedin |
| Rotorua | Stuart Burns #3703 Phone: 07 349 1323 Mobile: 021 972 535 Email: rotorua{at}ulysses.org.nz Neil Lithgow #6645 Phone: 07 346 1381 Email: rotorua.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The Rotorua branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. is based at Rotorua and covers the city and the outlying region. We meet at St John's Ambulance Hall, 7pm on the last Sunday of the Month. (This can vary so check with the club contact to confirm meeting date). We also meet 10:30am Saturday mornings at the Lakeside Café, Rotorua Lake Front, for an informal get together. |
| South Canterbury | Steve Binnie #6789 Phone: 03 686 0794 Mobile: 027 238 8458 Email: s.canterbury{at}ulysses.org.nz Jane Powell #08153 Phone: 03 686 0677 Mobile: 021 991 515 Email: s.canterbury.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The South Canterbury branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. area is bordered by the Rangitata River to the north, the Waitaki River to the south, the main divide (Mt Cook) to the west and the Pacific Ocean coastline.
We hold our branch meeting on the last Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm at The Creek Hotel (formally the Terminus Hotel) Main Rd south end Timaru. Unless otherwise notified monthly rides begin at the Pak n Save car park Timaru each Sunday following the Branch Meeting. Unofficial Branch rides are held on every other Sunday of the month at 1:00pm and leave from the above car park. Destinations agreed on, on the day. |
| Southland | Jill Warhurst #474 PhoneFax: 03 216 6234 Mobile: 027 235 5893 Email: southland{at}ulysses.org.nz Margaret Peake #1707 Phone: 03216 4070 Email: southland.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The Southland branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. was established on 21 August 1988 with an initial bike run to Colac Bay with 27 bikes and 34 people turning up.
Branch runs take place on the third weekend of every month, Macdonald's, check with Jill for times. In between time "impromptu" runs take place. |
| Taranaki | Mike Gartner #4712 Phone: 06 751 4179 Mobile: 027 241 3046 Email: taranaki{at}ulysses.org.nz Ingrid Benten #7598 Phone: 06 754 4429 Email: taranaki.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The Taranaki branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. covers the area north to Mokau Bridge, south to Waitotara, east to Whangamomona and west to the coast.
Our branch meetings are the third Sunday of each month and normally are held at the Tree House 471 Devon St West at 3:00pm. |
| Taumarunui | Bob Kendrick #4977 Phone: 07 895 9244 Email: taumarunui{at}ulysses.org.nz Trisha Russell #7944 Phone: 07 896 0020 Email: taumarunui.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The Taumarunui branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. meets at the Alpine Lodge, Tuesday prior to 20th of month. Rides leave Sunday mornings from the Taumarunui Railway Station at 10:00am |
| Taupo | Malcolm Barnett #5486 Phone: 07 378 1758 Mobile: 027 534 9418 Email: taupo{at}ulysses.org.nz Doreen Gordon #6156 Phone: 07 378 4809 Email: taupo.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The Taupo branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. covers the area north of Taupo to Atiamuri, West to Tihoi Western Bays, East to Tarawera and south to Turangi. Monthly Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Spa hotel, Spa Road, starting at 7:30pm |
| Tauranga | Kevin Beagley #4533 Phone: 07 544 0605 Fax: 07 544 0609 Cellphone: 027 497 5758 Email: tauranga{at}ulysses.org.nz James Grey #7860 Phone: 07 575 6174 Cellphone: 027 294 3840 Email: tauranga.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The Tauranga branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. covers the greater Bay of Plenty area, an approximation being north to Katikati, south to Paengaroa, east to the Pacific Coast, and west to the Kaimai Range.
Monthly meetings; 6:00pm onwards, third Tuesday of each month at the Tauranga Citizens Club, corner Cameron Road & 13th Avenue, Tauranga. Newsletter Click Here |
| Tokoroa | Brian Middleton #98 Phone/Fax: 07 886 8389 Mobile: 027 369 8972 Email: tokoroa{at}ulysses.org.nz Michele MacDonald #4186 Email: tokoroa.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The Tokoroa branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. covers from Tirau in the north, Putaruru, Tokoroa, Mangakino, Arapuni and Atiamuri in the south.
Tokoroa branch meets at 7:30pm on the last Wednesday of every month except December in the community rooms of the Tokoroa hospital. gate 1. Guests welcome. Main event of the year "the Frozen Pines" rally at Tiki Tiki reserve, Carter Holt Harvey forests, Tokoroa. Held mid- July annually since 1990 - A real "Back to Basics" rally - Always lots of fun. |
| Waihi-Thames Valley | Des McGrath #7329 Phone: 07 862 8747 Mobile: 027 840 4608 Email: waihi.tv{at}ulysses.org.nz Christine Ottaway Phone: 07 863 9396 Email: waihi.tv.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The Waihi-Thames Valley branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. covers the Waihi-Thames Valley area and the Coromandel Peninsula. The branch meets at a prearranged selection of midweek socials, Branch meetings and Organised Rides to various sites. Also takes part in other Branch outings and rides. Contact Secretary for a Rides and Meetings list. |
Waikato | Lou Brown #5314 Phone: 07 870 4463 Mobile: 027 279 8044 Fax: 07 870 4483 Email: waikato{at}ulysses.org.nz Roger Green #6962 Phone: 07 855 6637 Email: waikato.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page | >The Waikato branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. covers the area north to Mercer, east to Morrinsville, south to Cambridge and west to Raglan. Branch meetings are held at the Waikato Commerce Club, 197 Collingwood Street, Hamilton on the first Monday of each month (except January). Start time 7:30pm. Visitors are most welcome. Website Click Here |
| Wairarapa | Steve Lee #7472 Phone: 06 377 5457 Mobile: 021 128 7308 Email: wairarapa{at}ulysses.org.nz Ian Carrick #6812 Phone: 06 378 0503 Email: wairarapa.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The Wairarapa branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. is based at Masterton and covers the East Coast from Dannevirke in the north, to the Southern Coast. The Wairarapa Branch meets at Wairarapa Services and Citizens Club, Essex Street, Masterton, 3rd Monday monthly 7:30pm |
| Wanganui | Lorraine Neal (Lou) #7889 Phone: 06 343 5055 Mobile: 021 130 4927 Email: wanganui{at}ulysses.org.nz Piet Meijer #1255 Phone: 06 348 4141 Email: wanganui.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The Wanganui branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. takes in the West Coast south of Hawera, east to Marton and south to around Bulls. Our neighbouring Branches are Taranaki to the west, Taumarunui to the north, Kapiti to the south and Manawatu to the east. Branch meetings are held on the first Monday of each month, at the RSA, Hill Street, at 7:30pm. We hold regular rides, and cater for all levels of rider ability. We have a beginner's group and are keen to assist those who are either returning to motorcycling , or new riders in the process of getting a license. Website Click Here |
| Wellington | Jim Furneaux #2098 Phone: 04 971 2893 Mobile: 021 244 2091 Email: wellington{at}ulysses.org.nz Mike Payne #5899 Phone: 04 235 5535 Email: wellington.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The Wellington branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. holds meetings at Petone Workingmen's Club, Udy Street, Petone, 7:30pm, 2nd Tuesday monthly Website Click Here |
| Westland | Gary Sinclair #5457 Phone/Fax: 03 755 6216 Cellphone: 027 575 5604 Email: westland{at}ulysses.org.nz Kelly Wilson #6256 Phone: 03 755 7510 Email: westland.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The Westland branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. is based in Hokitika and covers the areas north of Haast, to Punakaiki.
The region offers various activities and attractions as well as some excellent scenic rides on good roads |
| Whakatane | Peter Read #5405 Phone: 07 308 4751 Mobile: 027 259 491 Email: whakatane{at}ulysses.org.nz Sue Holmes #8359 Phone: 07 304 9953 Email: whakatane.sec{at}ulysses.org.nz top of page |
The Whakatane branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. covers the East Coast from Paengaroa in the north, and the East Cape up to Hicks Bay. We meets at Ohope Charter Club, Ohope, 2nd Wednesday monthly 7:30pm Website Click Here |