2016 Fullers Greatsights Bay of Islands Beast

Event date: 9 July 2016 - Saturday Have you got what it takes to tame the Bay of Islands BEAST? Join us this year in the beautiful Bay of Islands for the ‘Fullers Greatsights Bay of Islands BEAST’. You can run, walk or crawl the super tough 7km course course over rolling countryside; navigating swamps, river crossings, […]

Bay of Islands Beast Community Street Party

Paihia Township 1 Williams Road, Paihia, Northland, New Zealand

Mid-winter fun! All welcome – Free entry Tasty Food Local Vineyards Live entertainment – Local bands – JB Rythmn – Rangitane Riot and more! Children’s Entertainment – Magician - Facepainting BOI Beast Prizegiving Alfresco dining at its best under cover if needed! Let’s Party! Start the school holidays off with a party! Please do not […]

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Russell Birdman Festival

Russell Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Its wild, wacky and so much fun!! This is a 4 day event this year as we celebrate 10 years! - Thursday 14th, you have Sally’s Cake Decorating and Cake Making Competition, Musical Chair madness with Sallys! Old Fashioned games and the Birdman Disco! - Friday 15th there is Mural Painting, a Digital Safari with […]

Bay of Islands Vintage Railway Fun Trivia Evening

6th August 2016 @ Copthorne Hotel & Resort, Bay of Islands Help Gabriel steam into Opua! A fantastic Quiz Night – great prizes to be win plus fundraising auction and raffle. Teams of 8, but you can buy individual tickets as well and we can team you up! All proceeds go towards building a new railway […]

“it!” Bay of Islands Food and Wine Festival 2016

Paihia Township 1 Williams Road, Paihia, Northland, New Zealand

 "it!" Bay of Islands Food and Wine Festival 2016  - Saturday 1st October Headline Act - Dragon! 5k .....The Hipstamatics.....JPG.....Charlottes Web Along with mouthwatering food, award winning vineyards, beer and cider - we have lots of fun going on around the place - there are real kiwi competitions such as “Kina Sucking”, “Oyster Shucking and […]

Bay of Islands Walking Weekend

Russell Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Bay of Islands Walking Weekend - Based in Russell, there are over 18 walks to choose from, all walks leave from Russell and for the more adventurous among us, you can take a trip on a boat out to some of our fabulous islands where some of the walks are based. This is going to be […]

New Zealand Ocean Swim Series – Bay of Islands Classic

Paihia

Nestled in the stunning Bay of Islands, Paihia and New Zealand’s first capital Russell, set the scene for the Bay of Islands Classic – the sixth of seven events in the New Zealand Ocean Swim Series. Consisting of three different swim events, the Bay of Islands Classic provides an ocean swim event for all ages […]

Bay of Islands Weet-bix TRYathlon

Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon gives Kiwi kids a chance to be a part of a major event, complete a significant challenge, have fun and feel a real sense of accomplishment. The Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon in the Bay of Islands is located at Waitangi adjacent to the Treaty Grounds. The event will start with a swim in […]

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

Waitangi Holiday Park 21 Tahuna Rd, Waitangi, New Zealand

Saturday April 8th and Sunday April 9th     Waitangi Kaihoe Waka Ama Clubs’ First regatta - We welcome you to a festival of Waka involving Waka Ama and traditional Waka paddlers. This is a 2 day event, with races for all ages - sprints, short distances and a long race.  There are races for the […]