Get out there and give it a go!

A popular event with a great range of distances all based out of one of New Zealand’s favourite seaside destinations.

5km & 10km distance marathon. Make sure you are one of the thousands who converge on Whanga every year for this awesome event!

Delve into the Gold Mining history of Waihi

Goldfest 2010.....a wide range of activities primarily aimed at children and young adults and parents.

There'll be gold panning, photo competitions, you'll be able to have a go at a variety of sports, from surfing to badminton, and there are several competitions to take part in too. We'll have a number of new events such as The Amazing Race and Top Team Events, and the Gecko Display which was very popular.

The Best Dressed Window / Shop Competition will happen again and the Stop, Shop and Win Promotion townwide

For a full programe check out the town website, www.waihi.org.nz.

The Antiques Weekend begins with a Vintage & Classic Car Parade down the main street on the Saturday morning at 11.30am. The parade makes its way to the Paeroa Domain where there is an old fashioned tea party with Devonshire scones under the large spreading tree, creating the atmosphere of a picnic from the old days, topped off by all the cars arriving and parking up for judging and display for the afternoon. There are games for the children to play and a giant chess set for the adults and sausages on a BBQ to fill the gaps.

Sunday marks the running of an Antiques Roadshow just like you see on TV where you can bring your treasures to be valued by the experts. Others might prefer to join in the Mystery Car Rally and have a little tour around the countryside while following the instructions on the sheet provided.

A good fun weekend where you are encouraged to bring out the best of the past, wear stylish clothes and drive beautiful cars from a bygone era.

Delve into the Gold Mining history of Waihi

Goldfest 2010.....a wide range of activities primarily aimed at children and young adults and parents.

There'll be gold panning, photo competitions, you'll be able to have a go at a variety of sports, from basketball to badminton, and there are several competitions to take part in too. We'll have a number of new events such as The Amazing Race and Top Team Events, and the Gecko Display which was very popular.

The Best Dressed Window / Shop Competition will happen again and the Stop, Shop and Win Promotion townwide

For a full programe check outn the town website, www.waihi.org.nz.

Come and check out the inaugural “Brits At The Beach”planned to be staged in Tairua during October 2010.

Loads of themed events including a British Car & Bike Parade, a British Trade Fair, a classic British Drive-In Movie, British “Sound-A-Like Bands”, stand up comics, a fashion parade based on British Designers from the 60’s onward, British themed nights at local restaurants and British food on the menu at local cafes.

Keep an eye on the website for the latest updates.

Thousands of 'out-of-towners' flocked to Ngatea to find a bargain. The skepticism that surrounded the idea of Ngatea's Garage Sale quickly disappeared as the day became an annual event.

This is a major annual music competition for amateur and part time professional musicians. No full time professional musicians allowed. The competition is for members of any organisation who'd like to put a band together or sponsor a band to represent their organisation.

This event is held in Thames over Labour Weekend with heats on Saturday and Finals on Sunday. First prize is a 7 day recording session worth $10,000. Trophies also awarded for many other categories including: best vocalist, lead guitairist, bass player, Drummer etc.

‘PAUA’ TO THE PEOPLE! Come and check out the 2nd Paua Festival.

Loads of Paua Cuisine along with a succulent BBQ menu. Wine & Food Matches  as well as Port Charles Paua Farm Tours! Abalone & Aqua Culture Industry Display.

Tickets available from the venue and at the Coromandel I-site.
Ticket Pass: $15
                   Children under 12 Free

Weekend Lodge Specials!

Shuttles and buses from Coromandel and Colville.

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Annual labour weekend exhibition and competition showcasing local artists.  Paintings, craft, photography & youth art.

All Art on display will be for sale. 

Entry by gold coin donation.

Exhibition hours 10am till 4pm daily.

This event continues to draw some of New Zealand's best cyclists like Sarah Ulmer, along with those just wanting to "knock the b****d off!". The people of the Coromandel come out in droves to cheer the 1000 odd cyclists on along the way.  The locals know too well that tackling the hills of the Coromandel takes true courage and determination!

THIS RACE IS ONE OF FIVE AWESOME EVENTS ORGANISED EACH YEAR BY OUR ADVENTURE RACING GURUS - ARC

$5 goes to Spirit of Coromandel trust

Tickets $20, students $15, available from i-site

Supper provided and all proceeds to the charity, Freeset

The Whangamata Jazz, Art and Blues Festival is a celebration of New Zealand’s musicians and artists set in one of the most idyllic beach venues on earth. You will enjoy a wide range of live jazz and blues in beautiful surroundings whilst viewing displays of contemporary art.

Live music all weekend will fill Whangamata's main street and a variety of other locations, with headline acts in the afternoon and evenings. Buskers and street acts will add to the party atmosphere of the festival to be officially opened at 5pm on Friday 19th November

For more information check out our website

A challenging off road event A wide range of mountain biking and trail running distances on offer. This race takes in some awesome terrain through Southern Coromandel and raises money for the local school at Hikutaia.

Celebrating scuba diving on the Coromandel

Book your Wicked Weekend in Whitianga now and be in to winEntry into all events qualifies you into the draw for the grand prize to be announced soon.

For more information
check out our website

Summer is just around the corner!
To welcome it in we have over 20 events on the Coromandel Peninsula, timed to coincide with the flowering of our beautiful Pohutukawa trees!

See NZ's Jazz bands play on the coromandel, enjoy art exhibitions, the Coromandel dive festival, heritage homes tours and back by popular demand the Pohutukawa Wearable Arts.... Plus loads more!

See you at the festival in 2010! For more information check out our website