Contents
- 1 National Administration
- 2 Auckland
- 3 Buller
- 4 Canterbury
- 5 Far North
- 6 Gisborne
- 7 Hawke’s Bay
- 8 Kapiti Coast
- 9 King Country
- 10 Manawatu
- 11 Marlborough
- 12 Nelson
- 13 North Harbour
- 14 North Otago
- 15 Otago
- 16 Rotorua
- 17 South Canterbury
- 18 Southland
- 19 Taranaki
- 20 Taumarunui
- 21 Tauranga
- 22 Tokoroa
- 23 Turangi
- 24 Waihi-Thames Valley
- 25 Waikato
- 26 Wairarapa
- 27 Wanganui
- 28 Wellington
- 29 Westland
- 30 Whakatane
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.
National Administration
Debby Morgan
Phone: 0800 859 7737
Mobile: 021 072 3636
3-5pm, Mon-Fri
Email: administration@ulysses.org.nz
Auckland
Clive Thomas #2383
Phone: 09 535 4579
Mobile: 027 481 2700
Email: auckland@ulysses.org.nz
Adrienne Dodge
Phone: 09 522 7027
Email: auckland.sec@ulysses.org.nz
The Auckland branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. covers the area North to the northern shore of the Waitemata Harbour from Devonport to Limeburners Bay (West of Hobsonville) and through to Hobsonville Road, 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
Sean Lemass #8761
181 Romilly Street, Westport 7825
Phone: 03-789 8875
Cell: 027 911 4364
Email: buller@ulysses.org.nz
Pete Graham #8196
Phone: 03 789 7749
Mobile: 021 271 2846
Email:buller.sec@ulysses.org.nz
The Buller branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. is based in Westport and covers the areas north to Karamea south to Punakaiki and inland to Murchison and Springs Junction.
Meeting: 1st Wednesday of each month at Club Buller, 7.30pm
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Canterbury
Steve Orpwood #2119
Phone: 03 358-7494
Mobile: 021 127-3363
Email: canterbury@ulysses.org.nz
Debbie Killick #8578
Phone: 03 347 8788
Mobile: 027 229 3608
Email: canterbury.sec@ulysses.org.nz
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.
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Far North
Des Trubshoe #870
175 Valley View Road
R D 10
Whangarei 0170
Cell: 027 283 6613
Email: far.north@ulysses.org.nz
Geoff Blankenbyl #8894
Phone: 09 433 1700
Cellphone: 027 477 1197
Email: far.north.sec@ulysses.org.nz
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
Christine Cameron #5993
Phone: 06 868 9661
Mobile: 027 460 2430
Email: gisborne@ulysses.org.nz
Ian Bell # 9143
Phone: 06 867 0307
Mobile: 021 2426 772
Email: gisborne.sec@ulysses.org.nz
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
Tim Stewart # 8959
Phone: 06 875 0238
Mobile:
Email: hawkes.bay@ulysses.org.nz
Jeff McPhun #6670
Phone: 06 844 7836
Mobile: 027 577 7205
Email: hawkes.bay.sec@ulysses.org.nz
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!
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Kapiti Coast
Cheryl Roberts #8538
Phone: 04-9024963
Cell phone: 027 423 1033
Email: kapiti@ulysses.org.nz
Russell Forrest #853
Phone: 04 904 0280
Email: kapiti.sec@ulysses.org.nz
The “Kapiti Coast Branch” of the “Ulysses Club of NZ inc” is based in Paraparaumu and covers the area from north of Pukerua Bay to Shannon and as far North as Foxton. Our Branch meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month excluding January, with the (Odd) months at “The Jolly” Mazengarb road Paraparaumu and the (Even) months the “Otaki RSA” Raukawa street Otaki, all meetings start at 7.30pm.
The Branch has a regular monthly “Coffee Morning” at “Hyde Park Cafe” SH1 Te-Horo at 10.00am every third Saturday of each month. We are actively involved in Rider safety and Training, with well organized day rides/weekends and longer rides, and also social events. We also operate a Members only Information and Chat Forum, combined with a TXT phone and information service.
If you are interested and would like to get involved with the “Kapiti Coast Branch” please make contact either phone/e-mail or coming along to a Coffee Morning or one of our regular monthly Meetings, you/ partner will be made most Welcome.
Join the discussion at http://kapitiulysses.proboards.com/
King Country
Graeme Hammond
Phone: 07 878 5009
Mobile: 027 515 3201
Email: king@ulysses.org.nz
Julie Saunders #6432
Phone: 07 8788455
Email: king.sec@ulysses.org.nz
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
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Manawatu
Bruce Ebbett #2796
Phone: 06 376 7138
Mobile: 027 492 9500
Email: manawatu@ulysses.org.nz
Trish Bruce #7941
Phone: 06 354 2922
Email: manawatu.sec@ulysses.org.nz
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
Kelvin Watson #3602
143B Maxwell Road
Blenheim 7201
Phone: 03-577 6822
Cell: 027 306 7344
Email: marlborough@ulysses.org.nz
Jeff Champion #7121
Phone: 03 577 9399
Mobile: 027 437 4368
Email: marlborough.sec@ulysses.org.nz
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.
Monthly Meetings are now held at McDonalds Main St Blenheim. That’s “The Golden Arches”.
Coffee Mornings are held at “The Vines Village Cafe”. Same address 193 Rapaura Rd. Delete “Shelleys”.
Website Click Here
Nelson
Email: nelson@ulysses.org.nz
Email: nelson.sec@ulysses.org.nz
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.
Coffee and socialising every Sat Speights Ale House near the Wearable Arts Complex on Saturdays from 10AM to Noon.
Rides every Sunday, Overnight Rides regularly through the year. Social night once a month at the Rob Roys, Richmond.
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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@xtra.co.nz and quote the gallery name / picture number.
North Harbour
Wayne Painter #1756
Phone: 09 444 2770 (Hm)
Mobile:027 289 1018
Email: n.harbour@ulysses.org.nz
Tracy Unstead # 93276
Mobile: 021 045 6341
Email: n.harbour.sec@ulysses.org.nz
The North Harbour branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. covers the area -North to South Head to Warkworth and Leigh – East to Kawau Island, Whangaparaoa Peninsula to Devonport – South to the northern shore of the Waitemata Harbour from Devonport to Limeburners Bay (West of Hobsonville) and through to Hobsonville Road – West to Hobsonville Road to Waitakere and Bethells Beach.
CLUB NIGHT MEETING:
Pupuke Golf Club
231 East Coast Rd (opp Sunnynook Rd)
Campbells Bay, North Shore
1st Thursday of the Month
Except January
Hours 5.30pm – 9.00pm
Meals & Bar Service Available
DINNER NIGHT;
3rd Wednesday of the Month
The Africa Bar
1 William Pickering Drive
North Harbour
Contact Branch President for details
Website Click Here
North Otago
Bruce Thacker #4383
Phone: 03 439 5545
Mobile: 021 501 102
Email n.otago@ulysses.org.nz
Jo Hull # 371
Phone: 03 434 8568
Mobile: 027 331 6509 (txt only)
Email n.otago.sec@ulysses.org.nz
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 3rd Wednesday of every month, at The Criterion Hotel, cnr Harbour and Tyne Streets, Oamaru.
Website Click Here
Otago
Mike Wyatt #7808
Phone: 03 453 5287
Mobile: 0274 853 906
Email: otago@ulysses.org.nz
Kim Grant #9045
Phone No.: 03-488 1498
Cell Phone: 021 111 0819
Email:otago.sec@ulysses.org.nz
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, 7:00pm at Otago Motor Cycle Club, Clarke St, Dunedin
Rotorua
Gordon “Flash” White #1272
Phone: no land line
Cell phone: 027 345 8634
Email: rotorua@ulysses.org.nz
Bruce Quedley #8718
Phone: 07 347 8659
Mobile: 021 616 736
Email: rotorua.sec@ulysses.org.nz
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.
Website: Click Here
South Canterbury
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.
South Canterbury Branch has closed due to the membership in this area being unable to form a Branch committee.
The Club hopes that in the future this Branch will start up again.
Anyone from within this area who would like to join the Ulysses Club are requested to contact either the North Otago or Canterbury Branch coordinators for a membership application form
Southland
Jill Warhurst #474
PhoneFax: 03 216 6234
Mobile: 027 235 5893
Email: southland@ulysses.org.nz
Margaret Peake #1707
Phone: 03216 4070
Email: southland.sec@ulysses.org.nz
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 coordinator for times. In between time “impromptu” runs take place.
Taranaki
Suzie Pentelow #8532
Phone: 06 763 8571
Mobile: 027 41 20913
Email: taranaki@ulysses.org.nz
Donna Scott #9339
Phone: 06 7657811
Mobile: 021 656 910
Email: taranaki.sec@ulysses.org.nz
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 – 3rd Sunday at 4pm & 3rd Thursday at 6pm each month – and normally are held at the Tree House 471 Devon St West.
Taumarunui
Bob Kendrick #4977
Phone: 07 895 9244
Email: taumarunui@ulysses.org.nz
Neil Mason # 5610
Phone: 07 896 6373
Mobile: 021 029 207 24
Email: taumarunui.sec@ulysses.org.nz
The Taumarunui branch of The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. meets At the RSA, 7pm, every 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Rides leave Sunday mornings from the Taumarunui Railway Station at 10:00am
Ian Pilbrow #8556
Phone: 07 377 3550
Email: taupo@ulysses.org.nz
Lyn Peters #8244
Mobile: 0274801032
Email: taupo.sec@ulysses.org.nz
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 Cosmopolitan Club , starting at 7:30pm
Tauranga
Marius Swanepoel #7475
Phone: 07 543 0080
Mobile: 027 519 4555
Email: tauranga@ulysses.org.nz
Email: tauranga.sec@ulysses.org.nz
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.
Website: Click Here
Tokoroa
Brian Middleton #98
Phone/Fax: 07 578 7903
Mobile: 027 369 8972
Email: tokoroa@ulysses.org.nz
Michele MacDonald #4186
Email: tokoroa.sec@ulysses.org.nz
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.
Turangi
Deb Treweek # 9246
Phone: 07-3860922
Cell Phone: 027-3210619
Email: turangi@ulysses.org.nz
Ken O’Connor #9162
Phone: 07 378-5390
Mobile: 021 281-3813
Email: turangi.sec@ulysses.org.nz
Branch Boundaries are: Summit to the Desert road on State Highway 1, across to the intersection of State Highway 46 and 47. Across to the summit of the Waitui Saddle on State Highway 41. Across to the Waihaha Strean bridge on State Highway 32. Across to the Hinemaiaia River Bridge at Hatepe on State Highway 1 and back to the Summit of the Desert Road.
Branch meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month, at the Bridge Motel on State Highway 1 Turangi at 7.30pm
Waihi-Thames Valley
Marlene Johnson #8660
Phone: 07 866 8019
Mobile: 027 223 2629
Email: waihi.tv@ulysses.org.nz
Jim Dyson #00718
Phone:(home) 07 549 1891
Mobile: 027 748 5760
Email: waihi.tv.sec@ulysses.org.nz
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.
Website: Click Here
Waikato
Des Chiles #2650
28 Bramber Street, Flagstaff Hamilton 3210
Phone – no landline
Cell – 027 430 1916
Email: waikato@ulysses.org.nz
David Coy #4412
Phone – (07 )855 0929
Cell – (021)168 1413
Email: waikato.sec@ulysses.org.nz
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.
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Wairarapa
Karen Wilson # 7787
Phone: 06 379 7022
Mobile: 021 779 776
Email: wairarapa@ulysses.org.nz
Brian Bosch’s details – # 8055
Phone – 06 3088492
Mobile – 027 530 8849
Email: wairarapa.sec@ulysses.org.nz
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
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Wanganui
Piet Meijer #1255
Phone: 06 348 4141
Mobile: 021 143 6137
Email: wanganui@ulysses.org.nz
Phil Mulcahy #8089
1B Turere Place, Wanganui
Phone: 06-3487112
Email: wanganui.sec@ulysses.org.nz
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 Thursday of each month, at the RSA, 170 St. Hill Street, at 7:30pm. We hold regular rides, and cater for all levels of rider ability.
Most of our Sunday Rides start from “Z” Dublin Street at 10 am. Some are organised , others are “Decide on the Day “ rides. All bikers are welcome to join. Our monthly dinner nights are on the last Thursday of the month at 6.30 pm and venues will vary during the year. Check our WEB site for all details.
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Wellington
Jim Furneaux #2098
Phone: 04 971 2893
Mobile: 021 244 2091
Email: wellington@ulysses.org.nz
Mike Payne #5899
Phone: 04 235 5535
Email: wellington.sec@ulysses.org.nz
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
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Westland
Gary Sinclair #5457
Phone/Fax: 03 755 6216
Cellphone: 027 575 5604
Email: westland@ulysses.org.nz
Daryl Crocker #8733
Phone: 03 755 6643
Cellphone 027 362 8295
Email: westland.sec@ulysses.org.nz
Whakatane
Email: whakatane@ulysses.org.nz
Email: whakatane.sec@ulysses.org.nz
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
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