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!

The Antiques Weekend starts on the Friday with late night shopping fir antiques. Saturday begins with a Vintage & Classic Car Parade town the main street

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.

First Round of New Zealand Kayak & SUP National Series

Heaviest Snapper $2000 Cash

Cash $1000′s worth of prizes up for grabs Fishing Area Covering the Entire Coromandel Peninsula

Prizes for:
Heaviest Snapper 1st to 10th
Heaviest Kingfish 1st and 2nd
Heaviest Kahawai 1st and 2nd
Heaviest Trevally 1st and 2nd
Heaviest John dory 1st and 2nd
Heaviest Fish caught off a Sup(Stand up Paddle Board)

Major Spot Prize:Ocean Kayak Prowler Ultra 4.3
Early bird Draw, Spot Prizes, Team Trophy Prize, Average Weight, Combined Weight,Ladies prizes.

Weigh-In: 4pm-6pm Saturday 1st and 3pm to 5pm Sunday 2nd of October. Prize Giving: 6:30pm Admiral Arms(Bottom Pub) Sunday 2nd of October

Delve into the Gold Mining history of Waihi

Goldfest 2012.....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 3rd annuall “Brits At The Beach” in Tairua during October 2012.

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.

Brush off those old gum boots, grab the tractor and head for Hahei beaches famous Tractor bash- Bring the whole family.

This is your big moment to parade the family heirloom around the streets of Hahei showing off to the thousands of like minded tractor nuts.

Don`t miss the event of the year-Register Your tractor now!

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.

Trophies also awarded for many other categories including: best vocalist, lead guitairist, bass player, Drummer etc.

As part of the weekend, come and enjoy the Thames Mile Long Street Market on the Saturday, with loads of bargins to be found.

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.

Art Waikino turns ten this Labour Weekend and they are celebrating by adding a one off fifth category to go alongside their regular art, handcraft, photography of people and photography other than people categories. Called 'the Essence of Waikino', it’s open to any medium - fibre, paint and photography

Paua to the People! Loads of Paua Cuisine, Food & Drink matches, Live Music & Entertainment, Art & Craft stalls, kids activities, auctions, talent quest and much more. Roso, a local celebrity, will be the MC for the day.   The Spiritz, a Hamilton based band will be playing from 3 pm onwards.

A day out in Port Charles: 11am until late – food & drinks until late.

Shuttles and buses from Coromandel and Colville.

Tickets from the venue, Colville Medical Centre and Thames, Coromandel and Whitianga i-Sites.
Adults (over 14 years) $10, Under 14 years are free. 50% of ticket proceeds will be donated to Colville Community Health Trust.

Tangiaro Kiwi Retreat 07 8666614

[email protected]

www.kiwiretreat.co.nz

Come celebrate Oktoberfest at Waitete Restaurant!

German a la carte menu available for purchase throughout the evening for casual dining

Live German music throughout the evening. German beers and local Coromandel and Mata beers available for purchase throughout the evening. Plenty of New Zealand wines to choose from and available for purchase throughout the evening

Spot prizes for best dressed German lederhosen and dirndl

Ticket for admission are $20 as an early bird special purchased before 1st October, tickets on the door are $25.

Waitete Restaurant, Waihi

New Zealand’s toughest one day cycle race!
2012 sees the 11th K2 race take place.

Every year the event starts in a different Coromandel Peninsula town, circumnavigating the Peninsula. There are a range of different options for various abilities, with the full 200km solo race probably the toughest one day road cycle race in the Southern hemisphere! There are three races, the 200km K2, the 100km Pearl Izumi K1 and the 50km 1/4 K race.

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

K2 starts and finishes in Tair

The 2011 annual Coromandel Kayak Adventures Club Even is shaping up to be another great two day event.

This year on offer are the same amount of categories with some major prizes also up for grabs.

Don’t forget the chance to get your name on the biggest fish of the competition trophy.

Any fishing method accepted as long as it is caught using a hook and line.

If you are interested in attending please email confirmation.

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.

See you at the festival in 2011! For more information check out our website

Celebrating scuba diving on the Coromandel

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

For more information
check out our website

Ever wanted to view the Pauanui Waterways from the canal? Here's your chance!

Experience wine tasting at four properties on the Pauanui Waterways canal system with launch cruises between tastings.

Sileni Estates presents their range of wines for tasting incorporating four canal properties.
At each property you will receive a full glass of your preferred wine from that tasting

$95.00 Per Person

Picnic in the Park a fun day for all the family.

Entertainment through out the day from staged musical items from the local community to traditional family games such as sack races, gumboot throwing competitions, tug of war and three legged races. Children will also have the following activities: bouncy castles, face painting, pony rides, lolly scrambles, kids music and balloon animals.

Your welcome to bring packed lunches but there will also be plenty of food provided. There will also be the following food items free of charge: sausage sizzle, mussel fritters, pikelets and cream, cold and hot drinks.

Free Event

This off road run will take competitors from Waikawau Farm Park, up and along the Central divide and into the township of Coromandel. The run will be will take between 2 and 5 hours. It’s a tough run, but scenically very beautiful with views of both the Pacific Coast and Firth of Thames. There will also be a shorter run of between 1 and 2 ½ hours.

ARC's vision is to plant a Kauri tree along the route for every competitor that takes part in the race and so that gradually over the years their will be an avenue of Kauri trees to run along.

Thames Poets Circle present Four Men and a Boat.

Four coromandel poets will read poetry as a celebration of the sea.

Entertainment by Hannah White and Wayne Todd, plus the Sweet Basil band.

A great day out for all the family with stalls, games, childrens talent show, auction, raffles and much more.

Food provided by Tangiaro Kiwi Retreat

In association with the 2011 Pohutukawa Festival and back by popular demand.

Six (6) categories and open to all age

Entries form available on line.... here

SHOW ADMITTANCE:

Adult $15, Kids $7, Under 5 FREE

Family Pass: $40 - 2 Adults & 3 Children

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door