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 […]

Fun Trivia Night

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi, Northland, New Zealand

Fun Trivia and Quiz Night! Great prizes, fundraising auctions, raffles and plenty of fun and games! Tickets only $25 per person to include a complimentary drink and finger food on arrival. Bar meals are available for purchase throughout the evening. Teams of 8, or individual tickets, we can team you up! A fast moving lively […]

“it!” Bay of Islands Food & Wine Festival

 Awesome bands   Avalanche City....Tiki Taane....5k.....Ranitane Riots   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 Eating” and of course “Pie Eating!” - we are in Pai-hia after all!! There […]

Banana Boat Ocean Swim Series – BAY OF ISLANDS CLASSIC – SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER 2017

Enjoy a summer break in the ‘eternally sunny’ Bay of Islands with our crowd favourite ‘Bay of Islands Classic’. For the first time in the event’s 9 year history, the 3.3km ‘I’m Going Long’ course will be in reverse (starting at Paihia Beach, finishing in Russell) and as a Series first, a twilight swim! Russell […]

Paihia Summer Festival

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

Enjoy a range of family friendly free events during the long summer holidays - watch this space for a full schedule!

Free

Bay of Islands Music Festival

The BAY OF ISLANDS MUSIC FESTIVAL is serving up an amazing mix of international and New Zealand roots, soul, funk and blues this Easter. The event takes place on Sat 31 March 2018 at the Copthorne Hotel and Resort, a stunning waterfront location adjacent to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. The first announcement features roots superstar […]

The Fullers Greatsights Bay of Islands BEAST

7th July 2018 The Fullers Greatsights Bay of Islands BEAST on Saturday, 7 July 2018 is a super tough 7km course course over rolling countryside; navigating swamps, river crossings, a little bit of mud, some very steep hills and traverse rugged uneven terrain. The Bay of Islands Beast is designed to be tough but FUN, […]

The Russell Birdman Festival in association with The Duke Tavern

Russell Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Its wild, wacky and so much fun!! Lots of fun leading up to the Birdman jump which is on Saturday. Some of the fun activities on are The ITM Corflute Boat Building, The Drag Race, The Wok Cook Off, Fancy Dress, spaghetti eating and more! The Birdman Jump itself is at 2pm.  Awesome street entertainment! […]