The Big Bike Film Night - Taupo

There’s always an air of mystique about The Big Bike Film Night; we’re not your typical mainstream film festival, we’re left field and damn proud of it. 

Treasuring where a bike can take you, our annual curated collection of short bike films is devised and designed to delight the two-wheel devotee in celebrating the fun, the adventure and the inspiration that cycling enables.

We don’t reveal what films go into our collections; just like riding a bike – it’s the journey and not the destination that is important, but here are some insights...

The 2025 treasure chest of films includes: 
•    an exhilarating film that redefines what’s possible on a gravel bike on technically challenging terrains
•    a heartwarming documentary that explores the importance of getting outside, no matter where one is on life’s journey
•    an uplifting film that follows a group of local bike and snow enthusiasts from Wānaka, who have the desire to bring positive social change to their local community through an annual “bikepack” to the local Ski Resort with all their gear, a bit of “type 2” fun!
•    an inspiring mountain bike ride through back country Queenstown that is both poetic and meaningful
•    a life-changing experience for a group of friends who undertake a trip to a bothie (hut) in the Highlands of Scotland to show what can be achieved by people with disabilities in relation to having adventures
•    a film that celebrates the art of “winging it” and how travelling by bicycle and the power of exploration can obliterate preconceptions and contribute to understanding others 
•    and a classic Kiwi story of a young trailblazer participating in a gruelling six-day mountain bike rally, exploring his boundaries with his own signature entirely unsupported style -fueled by a penchant for chocolate milk

ALL in the mix!

So...listen to the voice inside you; it’s telling you to go. Grab your mates, grab your tickets, GO ON… grab your bike and come along for the ride!!

NATIONAL COMPETITION
Purchase a ticket to any New Zealand screening and you could go in the draw to win some incredible prizes

WIN A PAPAROA TRACK GIVEAWAY
Thanks to Presenting Partner Cycle Journeys, you could win a shuttle or vehicle relocation on the stunning Paparoa Track, as well as pre-night accommodation at the 'Formerly Blackball Hilton’, including breakfast for two people.

WIN CYCLING CLOTHING
Courtesy of Ground Effect Cycle Clothing you could win BIG, with prizes of fantastic cycling kit AND 6 X $100 gift cards on offer.

WIN SHUTTLE PASSES
Thanks heaps Nelson Mountain Bike Club for providing 2 Gorge Day Shuttle Passes for you and a mate to ride the world-class trails at The Gorge MTB Park in Nelson.
(T's& C's apply).

TICKETS
Adults $23.50, Under 17-year-olds $18.50, and Under 12-year-olds $13.50, online (plus booking fees), or door sales ON THE EVENING at the Great Lake Centre (subject to availability- cash only $25). 

If you would prefer to make a deposit in our bank account rather than through a credit card please fill in this enquiry form HERE. 

PREVIOUS ATTENDEE’S COMMENTS: -
“One of the most inspiring events of the year' 
“The Big Bike Film Night is always a wonderful, eclectic, wacky mix of films and I love it!”
“If you haven’t experienced the cinematic excellence of The Big Bike Film Night - then YOU MUST!!!'
“Go- you will be entertained and inspired!!“

FILM CLASSIFICATION: THE BIG BIKE FILM NIGHT is exempt from classification, but the films are suitable for the entire family and would obtain a PG ratings. 

Doors open: 6:30pm  Films screenings start: 7:00pm   
SEATING IS NOT ALLOCATED- General availability  |  Intermission: 10 minutes  |  Length of films: Just over 2.5 hours

ALL BIKES. ALL TERRAINS. ALL GOOD.

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