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BAY OF ISLANDS CLASSIC - Banana Boat New Zealand Ocean Swim Series Enjoy a summer break in the ‘eternally sunny’ Bay of Islands with our crowd favourite ‘Bay of Islands Classic’. For the first time in the event’s 9 year history, the 3.3km ‘I’m Going Long’ course will be in reverse (starting at Paihia Beach, […]
At the Bay of Islands Old Packhouse Market you will find good, honest, farm fresh products plus value added produce, fabulous artisan breads & pastries, delicious “street” food, great coffee and music.
At the Bay of Islands Old Packhouse Market you will find good, honest, farm fresh products plus value added produce, fabulous artisan breads & pastries, delicious “street” food, great coffee and music.
Free for Friends of Waitangi & Day Pass holders. The centrepiece of this exhibition, ‘Concerning Our Earth Nurturing’, spells out the theme of these paintings and Brown’s current focus, a point he has reached through the decades of his work.
Bring the kids along for some creative activities with our Education team!
Morning session: 9.30am – 11.30am / Afternoon session: 2pm – 4pm
Ask our staff on the day where the activities will be taking place. All children must be accompanied by an adult
Bring the kids along for some creative activities with our Education team!
Morning session: 9.30am – 11.30am / Afternoon session: 2pm – 4pm
Ask our staff on the day where the activities will be taking place. All children must be accompanied by an adult
Bring the kids along for some creative activities with our Education team!
Morning session: 9.30am – 11.30am / Afternoon session: 2pm – 4pm
Ask our staff on the day where the activities will be taking place. All children must be accompanied by an adult
Bring the kids along for some creative activities with our Education team!
Morning session: 9.30am – 11.30am / Afternoon session: 2pm – 4pm
Ask our staff on the day where the activities will be taking place. All children must be accompanied by an adult
Bring the kids along for some creative activities with our Education team!
Morning session: 9.30am – 11.30am / Afternoon session: 2pm – 4pm
Ask our staff on the day where the activities will be taking place. All children must be accompanied by an adult
Bring the kids along for some creative activities with our Education team!
Morning session: 9.30am – 11.30am / Afternoon session: 2pm – 4pm
Ask our staff on the day where the activities will be taking place. All children must be accompanied by an adult
Bring the kids along for some creative activities with our Education team!
Morning session: 9.30am – 11.30am / Afternoon session: 2pm – 4pm
Ask our staff on the day where the activities will be taking place. All children must be accompanied by an adult
Bring the kids along for some creative activities with our Education team!
Morning session: 9.30am – 11.30am / Afternoon session: 2pm – 4pm
Ask our staff on the day where the activities will be taking place. All children must be accompanied by an adult
Bring the kids along for some creative activities with our Education team!
Morning session: 9.30am – 11.30am / Afternoon session: 2pm – 4pm
Ask our staff on the day where the activities will be taking place. All children must be accompanied by an adult
The Bay of Islands Music Festival is serving up an amazing mix of international and New Zealand roots, soul, funk and blues this Easter. The event takes place on Sat 31 March 2018 at the Copthorne Hotel and Resort, a stunning waterfront location adjacent to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Gates open at 12pm.
The Bay of Islands Country Rock Festival features good music and friendship in the stunning setting of the Bay of Islands of New Zealand - one of the top tourist spots of the country. Each year the festival features more than 50 acts from New Zealand and Australia performing at multiple venues. Street music and line dancing are also popular features.
Photographer Michael Bradley has spent over two years photographing New Zealanders with tā moko using both modern digital, and wet plate collodion techniques. Puaki features well known New Zealanders in an exhibition about expression and the reclamation of tā moko.
This new multi-course tournament combines playing one of the world’s best courses, Kauri Cliffs, along with some of Northland’s best club courses including, The Bay of Islands Golf Club, Waitangi Golf Club, and Whangaroa Golf Club.
We are very excited about the Paihia Half Marathon and Bay of Islands Festival for 2018. The Team at MaD Running have been hard at work to bring you the biggest and best event using the whole Queens Birthday weekend and we have something for everyone.
We are very excited about the Paihia Half Marathon and Bay of Islands Festival for 2018. The Team at MaD Running have been hard at work to bring you the biggest and best event using the whole Queens Birthday weekend and we have something for everyone.
Monthly quiz nights during winter! Come and enjoy a pub-style quiz and special menu at Whare Waka Café with your team of four once a month during winter. Win some prizes, have some fun, and have some great food.
Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises in mid-winter and for many Māori, it heralds the start of a new year.
What score would we give New Zealand for its human rights on the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? Professor Judy McGregor, a former human rights commissioner, discusses New Zealand’s human rights triumphs and current failures in light of recent research.
The Fullers Greatsights Bay of Islands BEAST on Saturday, 7 July 2018 is a super tough 7km course 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 […]
Monthly quiz nights during winter! Come and enjoy a pub-style quiz and special menu at Whare Waka Café with your team of four once a month during winter. Win some prizes, have some fun, and have some great food.
To coincide with the Puaki exhibition, July’s school holiday programme is all about the language of marks. Each day take part in a different activity and have fun learning about using language and images for communication.
The two embroidered samplers made by Jane Holloway King and her sister Elizabeth Marsden King acknowledge the lives and activities of women in the early Bay of Islands Mission stations. Join Vivien Caughley as she reveals some of the long-silent voices of women at this pivotal moment in New Zealand history.
The festival - 10th, 11th and 12th August 2018
Every year jazz and blues musicians gather from all over New Zealand and overseas for the annual Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival.
The venues in Paihia and Russell host over 150 hours of quality jazz and blues during the three-day event. There are more than 45 acts featured. Street performances each morning add to the atmosphere of the festival. Find out more about our great line up of performers here and our venues here.
Monthly quiz nights during winter! Come and enjoy a pub-style quiz and special menu at Whare Waka Café with your team of four once a month during winter. Win some prizes, have some fun, and have some great food.
Join Kayla Jonas from Piece of Cake and decorating enthusiast Bernice Dingwall for an introduction to decorating using everyone’s favourite ingredient – chocolate! Enjoy a free drink on arrival and watch the demonstration, then try the techniques yourselves and eat your creations
Monthly quiz nights during winter! Come and enjoy a pub-style quiz and special menu at Whare Waka Café with your team of four once a month during winter. Win some prizes, have some fun, and have some great food.
This years headline act is iconic Kiwi Band Flying My Pretties who will be led by frontman Barnaby Weir, who will be bringing a 12-person strong cast to Paihia for this performance. The full cast will be confirmed in the coming weeks." Leading up to Fly My Pretties we have all day entertainment with Troy Kingi, Automatic 80’s and JPG!
Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises in mid-winter and for many Māori, it heralds the start of a new year.
Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises in mid-winter and for many Māori, it heralds the start of a new year.
Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises in mid-winter and for many Māori, it heralds the start of a new year.
Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises in mid-winter and for many Māori, it heralds the start of a new year.
Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises in mid-winter and for many Māori, it heralds the start of a new year.
Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises in mid-winter and for many Māori, it heralds the start of a new year.
Daily performances 2:00pm – Zane and Degge 7:00pm – Biggest Little Circus 9:00pm – Dream Garden Zane and Degge Zane and Degge combine their world class juggling skills with their unique flavour of comedy! They have been performing side by side as a brotherly duo since the were small bald and round. Since hitting 6ft […]
Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises in mid-winter and for many Māori, it heralds the start of a new year.
Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises in mid-winter and for many Māori, it heralds the start of a new year.
We need you the track down all the gnomes, take a festive photo of you and the all the gnomes (from outside the window), upload to #gnomesofpaihia, tag @discoverpahia and tag the location and to be into win great prizes.
Gather your friends and family for an afternoon filled with wine, food and fun!
On the strike of midnight an awesome display of fireworks can be seen in the skies above Paihia, Russell, Opua, Haruru and Waitangi – the fireworks are on a barge in the centre of the Bay and are an awesome way to celebrate the start of the New Year. This is a family friendly event […]
The Kaikohe A P and H show is a forum for competitors of all ages to showcase their skills – in raising and handling animals, in gardening fruit and vegetables and flowers, in baking and preserving fruits and vegetables, in sewing, knitting and other crafts. It provides our community and visiting competitors with the opportunity […]
Bay of Islands Sailing Week is the biggest event of its kind in New Zealand – a multi-day sailing regatta primarily for keelboats, trailer yachts and multihulls. Established in 2003, this annual regatta is now a highlight of the sailing calendar for New Zealand sailors and a growing number of overseas sailors from Australia and […]
Bay of Islands Rotary Sandcastle Competition and Sausage Sizzle - Saturday 28th January starting at 10am-12pm with prize giving at 12pm Paihia beach – which is Kings Rd end. Free to enter, fun for all ages!
The Cicada chorus is loud, the Pohutukawas have bloomed, our Kai Gardens are lush, the Kingys, Stripey & Snaps are on and the Kinas are fat! Help become a Kaitiaki, or Guardian, of our Kainga, Whenua and Moana (Home, Land, & Sea) by coming together as a community and celebrating Rehua Season with self-sustainable practices, […]
Rā o Waitangi New Zealand's national 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. On the 6 February the Treaty Grounds closes […]
Open Skiff Nationals at the Bay of islands Yacht Club https://www.facebook.com/sailthebay
Experience this two night and three day Conscious Visionary Festival, inviting men, women and children to return to the land, to the love, to the family. Welcome to the sub tropical North, only 20 minutes North of Kerikeri, and 8 minutes from Matauri Bay. This earthy and tribal Festival, is also lush, quality, and cosmic!
Craig's Investment Partners in conjunction with the Kerikeri Jazz Club and Our Kerikeri Community Charitable Trust invites you to the inaugural Kerikeri Summer Jazz Festival on Sunday 5th March 2023 12.00pm to 6.00pm Sit and listen on a summers day to some wonderful music performances by International artists from Cuba, Chile, Peru, Scotland, London and […]
We are so stoked to be welcoming a new event to the Waitangi Mountain Bike Park! Mahi Tahi = Teamwork! Work in teams of four, relay-style, to complete as many laps of the course over the 8 hours. The course is 7.5km, within the Waitangi Mountain Bike Park, and is only on Grade 2 (Beginner) […]
After 20 great years its time for a change! The 2023 BDO Tour of Northland will take a totally different route to what it has in the past 20 years. The 2023 event will see us head to Kerikeri for the first time in the events history. Day 1 will remain the same as it […]
The Bay of Islands Yacht Club, present their annual Interschools sailing regatta Facebook Instagram
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 […]
The Aramex Kiwi Walk & Run Series, Presented by Subaru, is a trail run and walking event with a kiwi twist Looking for your next trail adventure? The Aramex Kiwi Walk & Run Series is a trail run and walk event series all about exploring some of New Zealand’s best trails! This is a trail […]
An extensive tournament package includes 4 rounds of spectacular golf playing one of New Zealand’s best courses, Kauri Cliffs in carts (#37 in Golf Digest World Top 100 Greatest Golf Course Rankings), Waitangi, Bay of Islands Kerikeri and Whangaroa. The 4 rounds of golf will be played over 5 days, Monday to Friday with a […]
BOI Swordfish Club, Russell
We are excited to be once again hosting an enchanting evening of light for the whole family to enjoy. Wrap up warm and join us for an evening full of fantastic food, entertainment and our magical lantern walk. We look forward to seeing you all there!
The Live Ocean Winter Dip is back and we’re upping the challenge for 2023! Take a mid-winter icy plunge on the shortest day – Thursday 22 June to help us spread the word around the need for a healthy ocean for a healthy future. The Bay of Island Yacht Club is hosting this FREE event […]
Hello! Have you heard about our town-wide PAIHIA RUBBISH BLITZ? I thought it would be a great community activity for our town to join in - If there is any opportunity today for you to promote this, or forward this email on to anyone you think might want to know about it, that would be […]
It all started over a couple of beers between a few locals in 2007. The idea was for us to have some fun in the winter time and in doing so generate some business during the quietest time of the year. Having planted the seed we threw the idea backwards and forwards between us, nurtured […]
Our mission for Brew of Islands was to say, “Hey! Come check out some cool stuff we do up here in Northland” as much as we could, so we started with our choice local brewers right here in the backyard – Kainui, Phat House and Bay of Islands Brewing – then running our fingers down […]
Sail Inc is proud to be offering day sailing sessions to teenagers! We run single day sessions and multi-day courses where we teach teenagers basic sailing skills and knowledge promoting learning from mistakes, persistence, resiliance and confidence! Sail Inc operates with qualified teenagers teaching teenagers, creating a safe environment where teenagers can truly be themselves as […]
Join us at the Northland Rugby Clubrooms at Pohe Island for a unique long lunch event and game day celebration of RFL at the Taniwha’s vs Hawkes Bay home game. A multi-course food journey with local wines matched to perfection hosted by Anton Haggh, Duke of Marlborough. Expert panel discussions with amazing legends such as Sir Graham Lowe, […]
The focus is on local - the festival showcases Northland’s artisan food producers, craft beer makers, cocktails and vineyards. There are exciting new additions this year, including the Wine & Cocktail Pavilion where you can meet the makers, taste award-winning wines and sip on sensational cocktails designed with locally produced spirits and ingredients. The Beer […]
The Bay of Islands Walking Weekend has a huge variety of walks. We walk many of the islands and remote spots on the peninsula that are hard to access as individuals – the walking weekend makes it cost effective and hassle free. The walks are spectacular with breath taking scenery, amazing flora and fauna, but […]
Beautiful regions and places have attracted and inspired artists for centuries, including Constable, Cezanne, van Gogh and of course Monet’s own gardens. The Bay of Islands and the Far North in Northland New Zealand, is well known for its stunning scenery, beautiful beaches, lovely walks and its citrus and kiwi fruit orchards.There’s so much more to […]
As the warmer weather approaches, Paihia Mountain Bikes is thrilled to announce the - at the stunning Waitangi Mountain Bike Park. We thought it was time to bring out your competitive spirit and have a blast on the the WMBP trails, that are known for their flow! This is the perfect event for both first […]
LOVE A GAME OF GOLF? WANT TO SUPPORT GUMBOOT FRIDAY? Here's your chance to enter our Gumboot Friday Corporate Golf Tournament. Raising awareness & funds for youth mental health. Prize Cash prize of $1,000 to the winning team
BBQ hosted by Ken from BOI BBQ Fun public auction Gumboot Throwing Street Collections
The maritime industry of the Bay of Islands will be under the spotlight in a fun event being held over five days in Ōpua. The Bay of Islands Marina and Ōpua Business Association has brought back, bigger and better, the Bay of Islands Cruisers Festival. The hugely popular festival is back next month, bigger and […]
The Bay of Islands P & I Show is the oldest agricultural Show in New Zealand with the first Show being held in New Zealand in The Bay of Islands in 1842. In its early days the Show rotated to different towns in the region but is now based at Waimate North in picturesque grounds, […]
The Banana Boat NZ Ocean Swim Series team returns to the tranquil, and warm waters of the Far North! The Bay of Islands once again plays host to one of the most scenic harbour crossings on the yearly swim calendar. The premier event – The Beach to Bay 3.3km is guaranteed to leave you in awe as […]
Hello, trivia enthusiasts and sailing historians! It's that time of the year again when we come together for an unforgettable evening of fun, camaraderie, and maybe a dash of friendly competition. Join us at the Bay of Islands Yacht Club for Trivia Night! 📅 Date: Wednesday 15th of November 2023 ⏰ Time: 6:30pm - […]
The Barfoot & Thompson Kerikeri Street Party is guaranteed great fun, a fantastic way to unwind if you participated in the Kerikeri Half Marathon and chance to get your friends and whanau together to celebrate! The event has become an iconic night out for Northlanders and visitors to the region and was sorely missed in […]
The Paihia Christmas Parade is always spectacular with plenty of effort going into the floats creating a fabulous festive atmosphere. Santa will be there with his famous lolly scramble, kids entertainment. All the shops, cafes and restaurants open. A great night out!
White Chapel Jak are back on the dock, 2nd December @ Zane Greys Paihia. Tickets available from ... Undertheradar.co.nz Don't miss it
The annual Christmas Parade is back for another fun filled and colourful outing. Looking forward to seeing you all there.
We are slip-slop-slapping with excitement to announce that the supreme summer series The Beach Ball is back, and bigger than ever! That’s right, sun’s out fun’s out, with shows around the motu, including a special one-off Beach Ball headlined by The Black Seeds with support from Racing in Kerikeri! Friday December 29th, our favourite Northland […]
On the strike of midnight an spectacular fireworks display can be seen from the skies above Paihia, Russell, Opua, Haruru and Waitangi – the fireworks are on a barge in the centre of the Bay! A fantastic way to celebrate the start of the New Year – either join one of the many restaurants or […]
The Russell Boating Club Tall Ships Committee are thrilled to announce that the iconic Tall Ships Regatta and Hangi will be back again in January 2024. The Regatta will include 4 divisions, Tall Ships, Classic Invitation, Junk Rig and All Comers. Racing will start off the Russell wharf at mid-day. Race entries will be available on-line […]
Bay of Islands Sandcastle Competition CHILDREN, FAMILY AND FRIENDS, BRING YOUR BUCKET AND SPADES OR HANDS AND SHELLS FREE ENTRY, ALL WELCOME ) LET'S GET CREATIVE SAUSAGE SIZZLE & AWESOME PRIZES! PAIHIA BEACH - OPPOSITE PAIHIA STONE CHURCH 10am 6th Jan 2024
PhatHouse Brewing are excited to announce DJ Mystori from Wellington will be playing a one off gig at The Brewery Bar on Saturday 6th Jan. Ranging from Downtempo Organic House, through Deep House and Tech House. This will be one not to miss! Support: Toy Purple & DJ Spam FREE ENTRY before 7PM
What is Bay of Islands Sailing Week? Bay of Islands Sailing Week is the biggest event of its kind in New Zealand – a multi-day sailing regatta primarily for keelboats, trailer yachts and multihulls. Established in 2003, this annual regatta is now a highlight of the sailing calendar for New Zealand sailors and a growing […]
Ballet and Contemporary Dance Workshops for Ages 8-18 Open to all levels of experience Where: 1324 State Highway 10 Cost: For pricing details, please contact Liz Russell at northerndanceacademy@yahoo.co.nz When: January 27th and 28th (Anniversary Weekend) What: Join Northern Dance Academy and Haylee for an exciting weekend of workshops in ballet and contemporary dance. Participants […]
Cinema Kororareka Russell Town Hall We've a great lineup of highly rated films for your fun and entertainment at Russell's very own cinema. These include films from NZ (Next Goal Wins, Ms Information, Bad Behaviour and The Convert), US (Oppenheimer), Korea (Past Lives), Italy ( Ennio), and Aussie (The Giants) - all adding up to an enjoyable night out. You […]
New Zealand's national 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 annual ‘Vert Jam’ skateboarding competition is back in Kerikeri for 2024. The two-day event kicks off at Kerikeri Domain with Bowl Jam starting Thursday February 8 at 5pm, followed on Friday with Vert Jam starting at 4.30pm. The Kerikeri competition is free for competitors and for spectators, with grandstand-style seating available for viewers to […]
Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled spectacle as the Foil Bay of Islands takes centre stage at the Bay of Islands Yacht Club from February 22nd to 26th, 2024. Renowned as the largest foiling regatta in the southern hemisphere, this event is set to host approximately 120 competitors from New Zealand and across the globe. Featuring […]
Join us from 1-5pm on Saturday 24 February for a fun afternoon with Live Music, Special Long White Cocktails, Great Food and Giveways. Otehei Bay is the perfect family-friendly spot to relax and enjoy a classic kiwi summer day at the beach. Our fully licensed beachfront café and bar will be open for lunch with some […]
Craigs Investment Partners are again joining with the Kerikeri Jazz Club and Our Kerikeri Community Charitable Trust to present the 2nd Annual Summer Jazz Festival, Sunday 25th of February 2024. Tickets are now on sale for this fantastic line-up of national and international music performances, a treat for eyes and ears on a summer’s day […]
Nau mai haere mai ‘Cruz’n The Bayz’ is coming back for 8th to 10th March 2024 in the Bay of Islands. Over 3 days we will gather and cruise Northland with like-minded classic/hot rod/muscle car and bike enthusiasts from all over NZ. Come join us as we travel through our local communities who are supporting […]
We have SO much for families to come and explore, including ocean games, underwater VR, marine science activities, ocean artwork, SeaWeek colouring contest, flax fish weaving, coastal clean-up, an island animal adventure and more! This family friendly event is free to the community, funded by NZ SeaWeek, perfect for tamariki age 5-12. Event starts at […]
Bay of Islands Yacht Club proudly presents the J14 - Cherub - 3.7 Nationals! Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Bay of Islands' azure waters and rolling hills, this event promises a spectacular showcase of sailing prowess, camaraderie, and adrenaline-pumping action.
The BOI Rotary Club Colour Fun Run Smiling ear to ear, you’ll be laughing your way to the finish line in a frenzy of colourful happiness. Along the journey, you’ll be showered in colour as you journey along the beach and you’ll take memories that last a lifetime. That’s right, the BOI Rotary Club Colour […]
Otehei Bay, Urupukapuka Island | Saturday 23rd March | 1-7pm Enjoy an afternoon by the beach with live DJ's, great tunes, Long White cocktails & drink specials, good food and giveaways in an unbeatable location... ENTRY IS FREE - just book your ferry ticket from either Paihia or Russell, or come across in your own […]
Hop over to Otehei Bay on Easter Monday for a fun day out with the family and enjoy the last of the long summer days on Urupukapuka Island. With hosted activities for the kids there will be no chance for anyone to get bored! Otehei Bay is a family friendly spot in a safe sheltered […]
