9, 10, 11 August 2019 Badges cost $80 for all three days $60 for day passes Badges Please note that badges are not posted out. Just exchange your order for a metal badge when you arrive at the festival from any of the venues. Just print out the order or show us on your phone. […]
Three days of walking in the Bay of Islands from 18th – 20th October, there are 18 walks to choose from. Again we are expecting a great week not only for the beauty of the bay but for the cultural and historic elements that are unique to this part of the world. To ensure you […]
Tastes of the North Garden Party Waitangi, Bay of Islands Saturday 30th November Tastes of the North Garden Party is a boutique day out with live music, cooking demonstrations, garden party attire, a fantastic selection of Northland craft beer and wine from our many vineyards and a big focus on delicious local produce. The festival […]
Friday 6th December - 5.30pm The Paihia Christmas Parade is always spectacular with plenty of effort going into the floats creating a fabulous festive atmosphere. The theme this year is Dr Seuss! It is free to enter a float. You can enter under community or the business section. The whole aim of the day is […]
Nau mai piki mai haere mai. This is a 2 day event, with races for all ages – sprints, short distances and a long race. Novice midgets through to serious paddlers! On the Sunday the 25km "Kris Kjeldsen Memorial Race - Te Taiawhio o Ipipiri" race was founded in the Bay of Islands 27 years […]
Saturday, 29th August 2020 The Fullers Greatsights Bay of Islands BEAST is a super tough 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, so have some fun by participating […]
The Jennian Homes Bay of Islands Run/Walk (previously known as the Jennian Homes Mother's Day Paihia Run/Walk) is the second event in the Sport Northland Run/Walk Series that is hosted by Sport Northland Events and is situated in the picturesque Bay of Islands. This iconic event offers a choice of two run or walk distances […]
Enjoy the colourful antics of the circus in Paihia this summer - bring a blanket or chairs and watch the circus perform for you, don't forget some coins - they are busking for your pleasure! Two shows a day!
Every year on 6 February – Waitangi Day – people of all communities and backgrounds gather at Waitangi to commemorate the first signing of New Zealand’s founding document: Te Tiriti o Waitangi, The Treaty of Waitangi, on 6 February 1840. Waitangi Day is recognised as New Zealand’s national day and is the most important marker […]
After the success of the inaugural Bay of Islands Foiling week, lock into your calendar the dates for Foiling Bay of Islands 2021 - dedicated to all types of foiling craft. This will include a variety of racing from banging the corners sprints, timed runs, windward / leewards and destination races. This is an event where you […]
