Events Calendar 2012 September 22 Bay of Islands Snorkel Scuba Race Welcome to the 30th Annual Bay of Islands Underwater Club Snorkel SCUBA Race!
This family event is not only great fun but also raises money for Russell Radio, Bay of Islands Coastguard and the Paihia Fire Service - all of whom do a great job looking after us all when in the Bay of Islands, on sea and land.
Snorkel SCUBA Race Entrants comprise a team of 6 (5 swimmers and 1 diver) and must register their entry with us before 15 September as team numbers are limited.
Childrens Icebreaker Swim - can be entered by any children and is a fun event for the kids to swim for prizes!! Mums and dads are welcome to help out!
Icebreaker Spearfishing Competition - is serious fun and quite competitive! All teams entered in the Snorkel SCUBA Race are eligible for entry in the Icebreaker Spearfishing Competition (no extra entry fee). This is a 'big 3' sprint event - the single biggest Crayfish, Snapper and Kingfish from each team will be judged and then auctioned in the evening to raise money for Russell Radio, Bay of Islands Coastguard and the Paihia Fire Service.
Start: 11am October 20 Bay of Islands Food & Wine Festival Village Green, 60 Marsden Rd, Paihia
Ticket Information:
Adult Earlybird: $35.00
Child Earlybird: $10.00
Earlybird Family Pass: $85.00
Adult: $45.00 - Available 15 Sep
Child: $15.00 - Available 15 Sep
Family Pass: $115.00 - Available 15 Sep October 20 - 21 Classic Russell Craft Show Russell Town Hall
Craftspeople from Northland are exposing their wares: jewellery, textile art, woodware, handmade knifes, bone carving, gourmet food, flower objects, weaving and flax weaving, handpainted crafts and pottery and china painting, quilting, possum and other knitwear, bags, soaps and candles, fresh flowers and plants.
Entry is free, everyone welcome. November 10 New Zealand Ocean Swim Series - Paihia Classic Nestled in the stunning Bay of Islands, Paihia and New Zealand's first capital Russell set the scene once again for the State Paihia Classic - the first of six events in the State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series.
Start: 9.30 am November 17 Kerikeri Half Marathon Street Party This party is getting bigger and better each year! Kerikeri's Main Street is closed off and filled with over 25 foodies from Northland selling wonderful fresh food, plus local boutique and award winning vineyards and a bar dedicated to serving nice cold beer!
Three top Northland bands are playing - Thelonious Punk is a jazz band that delights the crowd each year as well as Furious Three are the ultimate covers band and have everyone up dancing.
2013 January 23 Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2013 North Sails Tent - 2013 at Opua Wharf Car Park in the Bay of Islands will be the venue for the 11th Bay of Islands Sailing Week. January 23 to 25 with registration Tuesday evening (22nd) - followed by the 3 days of yacht racing in the Bay.
This family event is not only great fun but also raises money for Russell Radio, Bay of Islands Coastguard and the Paihia Fire Service - all of whom do a great job looking after us all when in the Bay of Islands, on sea and land.
Snorkel SCUBA Race Entrants comprise a team of 6 (5 swimmers and 1 diver) and must register their entry with us before 15 September as team numbers are limited.
Childrens Icebreaker Swim - can be entered by any children and is a fun event for the kids to swim for prizes!! Mums and dads are welcome to help out!
Icebreaker Spearfishing Competition - is serious fun and quite competitive! All teams entered in the Snorkel SCUBA Race are eligible for entry in the Icebreaker Spearfishing Competition (no extra entry fee). This is a 'big 3' sprint event - the single biggest Crayfish, Snapper and Kingfish from each team will be judged and then auctioned in the evening to raise money for Russell Radio, Bay of Islands Coastguard and the Paihia Fire Service.
Start: 11am October 20 Bay of Islands Food & Wine Festival Village Green, 60 Marsden Rd, Paihia
Ticket Information:
Adult Earlybird: $35.00
Child Earlybird: $10.00
Earlybird Family Pass: $85.00
Adult: $45.00 - Available 15 Sep
Child: $15.00 - Available 15 Sep
Family Pass: $115.00 - Available 15 Sep October 20 - 21 Classic Russell Craft Show Russell Town Hall
Craftspeople from Northland are exposing their wares: jewellery, textile art, woodware, handmade knifes, bone carving, gourmet food, flower objects, weaving and flax weaving, handpainted crafts and pottery and china painting, quilting, possum and other knitwear, bags, soaps and candles, fresh flowers and plants.
Entry is free, everyone welcome. November 10 New Zealand Ocean Swim Series - Paihia Classic Nestled in the stunning Bay of Islands, Paihia and New Zealand's first capital Russell set the scene once again for the State Paihia Classic - the first of six events in the State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series.
Start: 9.30 am November 17 Kerikeri Half Marathon Street Party This party is getting bigger and better each year! Kerikeri's Main Street is closed off and filled with over 25 foodies from Northland selling wonderful fresh food, plus local boutique and award winning vineyards and a bar dedicated to serving nice cold beer!
Three top Northland bands are playing - Thelonious Punk is a jazz band that delights the crowd each year as well as Furious Three are the ultimate covers band and have everyone up dancing.
2013 January 23 Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2013 North Sails Tent - 2013 at Opua Wharf Car Park in the Bay of Islands will be the venue for the 11th Bay of Islands Sailing Week. January 23 to 25 with registration Tuesday evening (22nd) - followed by the 3 days of yacht racing in the Bay.