Whangamata Events

Whangamata Bluelight Trolley Derby
- 02 March 2013

The 2nd annual Whangamata Blue-light Trolley Derby is scheduled to take place on Saturday 2nd March , at the Drive, Whangamata.

Beach Hop
- 20 March 2013

Rock N Roll Festival.
Beach Hop is home of New Zealand’s BIGGEST celebration of the 50’s & 60’s.

Red Checkers Aerobatic Display
- 10 April 2013

The Red Checkers team will perform a wide range of formation and solo aerobatics in the skys above Whangamata and Whitianga.

Whangamata Run Walk Festival
- 31 August 2013

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.

Opoutere Fireworks Extravaganza
- 01 November 2013

A spectacular display of fireworks for all the family.

Whangamata Summer Festival
- 27 December 2013

Four nights of free entertainment as well as five days of kids activities and the Annual Craft Market.

Whanga Week
- 27 December 2013

A fun week of running, swimming and walking in various locations around Whangamata. Also featuring the annual Miss Whangamata.

Prana New Year Festival
- 30 December 2013

Prana New Year Festival is a unique, boutique festival for about 1000 attendees. It is smokefree, and has a low tolerance for alcohol abuse.

Contact Tri Series
- 03 January 2014

The Contact Tri Series is a seven race series across New Zealand which provides opportunities for beginners right through to elites to take part in a triathlon.