Bay of Islands Waka Festival 2017 – Waka Ama and Waka Tangata Regatta

This is a 2 day event, with races for all ages – sprints, short distances and a long race.  There are races for the novice, intermediate and experienced paddlers.  All the races are Waka Ama – and on Sunday while the long race is on there will be demonstrations from traditional waka.  Saturday’s racing finishes up with prize giving and a meal together.

The base is Waitangi Holiday Park and wakas will be launching from Te Tii Beach Waitangi Bridge end.

Click the link below for the panui detailing programme, course maps and registration details;

Bay of Islands Waka Festival – Program and registration 8th and 9th April

 

 

 

 

 

HQ and Venue                 

Waitangi Holiday Park – Bay of Islands, 21 Tahuna Road, Waitangi

 Waitangi’s most centrally located Holiday Park in the Bay of Islands. The campgrounds and caravan park is conveniently located a short flat walk along the Te Ti Bay shoreline to Paihia town and is central to all tourist attractions. Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Tii Beach and a boat ramp are adjacent to the Park. The campsite is large and flat, located on the banks of the Waitangi River and perfect for pitching a tent for a spot of camping or for those with a motorhome too, cabins available also.

• Safe Trailer storage
• Use of toilets and showers
• Camp Kitchen – Just need to know if you need access and you are not staying the night.

Want to stay the night? Camping, Motel, apartment all options – Email us for accommodation details: info©blahblahmarketing•co•nz

For information on the whole event or how to be involved call Anika on 021 124 0382 or Steph 021 122 9307 or email  info©blahblahmarketing•co•nz

Waitangi Holiday Park

 

View from beach looking over to Waitangi Bridge – below

Photos; credit visitboi.co.nz

Te Ti Beach Below