Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
| Coromandel Town has more and more events added each year, for further datails give us a call at the I-SITE on o7-866-8598. W supply registration forms for many of these up and coming events as well as sell tickets. |
| PORT CHARLES 3rd PAUA FESTIVAL |
23rd October 2010
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| Tangiaro Kiwi Retreat are pleased to present the
3rd Port Charles Paua Festival.
Come along and enjoy Paua cuisine and BBQ menu, with local mussels, oysters, fish & crayfish.
Live Music. Wine & Food matches. Port Charles Paua Farm Tours, Abalone & Aqua Culture Industry Displays, Wearable Art Competition, Art Displays & a Paua Art Competition for 0-15yrs. Fun for all the family |
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Where: Tangiaro Kiwi Retreat
When: October 23rd 11am – 5pm
Contact: 0800 TANGIARO (826 4420)
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FROM I-SITE
www.kiwiretreat.co.nz |
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| K2 ROAD CYCLE RACE |
30th October 2010
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| The K2 Road Cycle Race is the toughest one day cycle challenge in the Southern Hemisphere. It is also one of the most scenic and varied with the route traveling through sub tropical forest, pacific coastlines, rural farmland and the Pohutukawa coastline of the Hauraki Gulf. This years race marks the 9th anniversary of the K2 and this year the race will start in Coromandel and travel in an anticlockwise direction through Thames, Tairua, Whitianga and back to Coromandel.
Pick up your regirstation form from the I-SITE now! |
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| Race Starts 8.00-8.30am Woolhams Avenue,
Prize Giving 5.00pm Coromandel Area School Field
Visit www.arcevents.co.nz for more details |
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| POHUTUKAWA FESTIVAL |
20th November 2010
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Launching into Summer
Kick off the Coromandel summer in style.
Make sure you’re here for the last weekend in November and the first weekend in December to check out a wicked line up events all over the Coromandel
see Our ”Whats On” Guide for this years events |
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Where: Various locations around the Coromandel Peninsula
When: 19th November – 5th December
Contact: Megan Etherington on 07 868 0471/021 227 4351
www.pohutukawafestival.co.nz |
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| The Keltic Fair |
2nd January 2011
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The Keltic Fair is one of New Zealand’s most successful Fairs and the highlight of the Coromandel Holiday Season.
Over 300 Stalls, Arts and Crafts, delicious food, Entertainment all day long, and over 15,000 visitors!
Go along and enjoy a wonderful day of entertainment, kids rides, yummy food a world of art & crafts and great fair value shopping. |
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Where: Coromandel Area School
When: January 2 2011
Contact: Lionel on 07 866 7628
www.kelticfair.co.nz |
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| COROMANDEL MUSIC FESTIVAL |
3rd January 2011
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Coro Music Festival, all day music festival on the Coromandel School grounds.
Featuring: Boh Runga, Tahuna Breaks, Batucada Sound Machine, Andrew White Band and more…
Start 11.00am, End 7.00pm
$45 Adult, $20 Child 10-16yr, $0 Children under 10yrs.
Tickets at Coromandel i-Site or iTICKET: 0508 iTICKET |
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Where: Coromandel Area School
When: January 3 2011, start at 11am, gates open at 9am
Contact: Coromandel Education Advancement Charitable Trust
www.cedact.org.nz |
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| MEG SUMMER HOLIDAY PROGRAM |
3rd January 2011 |
Things to do with Naturen Memorable outings for all ages & abilities
The northern Coromandel is home to the largest predator controlled kiwi habitat on the NZ mainland.
This holiday programme offers kiwis like you and your guests the chance to experience and enjoy Coromandel’s natural treasures guided by local volunteers keen to share their passion and knowledge.
If you want to learn more about MEG’s programmes & projects visit their website by clicking on the MEG image or the link below or visit the Coromandel Town i-Site. |
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Where: Various Locations
When: Various Dates
Contact: 07 866 6903
www.meg.org.nz |
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| \White Star Intrigue |
30th – 31st January
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If you are looking for something a bit different in your mountain biking and something with variety, challenge and fun, then come and check out the new White Star Intrigue Mountain Biking Event.
It’s a weekend festival of Mountain Biking centered around the idyllic Northern Coromandel Farm station know as the White Star. The variety of mountain biking terrain in this area makes it a natural haven for mountain bikers looking for new challenges |
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Where: Colville
When: January 30-31 2010
Contact:Rita/Keith on 07 866 8613
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Andy on 0274 921 348
www.arcevents.co.nz |
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| The Great Cranleigh Kauri Run |
5th February 2011
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| The Great Cranleigh Kauri Run is a 32km or 13km Trail run or walk which takes place on the stunningly beautiful Northern Coromandel Peninsula. Both events start on the white sands of Waikawau Beach on the eastern coast of the peninsula with the 32km event finishing in Coromandel Township and the 13km event finishing at the White Star Station, close to Colville, both located on the western side of the peninsula. |
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Where: Waikawau Beach to Coromandel Town
When: 5th February 2011
Contact: Rita/Keith on 07 866 8613
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Andy on 0274 921 348
www.arcevents.co.nz |
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| Go By Bike Day |
17 February 2011
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Leave the car at home and try cycling to work or school. It’s fun, easy and cost nothing! Cycle along to your local GO BY BIKE DAY event and enjoy a free Bike Wise breakfast.
Get your bike & helmet safety checked, grab some giveaways and join us for a free healthy breakfast. |
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Where: Hauraki House Reserve
When: 7.30am – 9.00am
www.bikewise.co.nz |
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| Kona Colville Connection |
13 March 2011
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This 72km ride starts in Colville, passes through hilly country up the east coast to Stony Bay, and in 2009 with a one-off permit from DoC, will round the remote end of the peninsula on the coastal low level walkway to meet the road end at Fletcher Bay, before returning to Colville along the unspoiled rocky coastline.
Top riders break 3.5 hours. Average riders take 5 – 6 hours and casual riders 6 – 7 hours. |
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Where: Stony Bay to Colville
When: March 13 2011
Contact: Jim Davidson on 021 648 085
www.colvilleconnection.co.nz |
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| ARC 24/12/8 Adventure Race |
19th – 20th March 2011
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This will be the Tenth Anniversary of this ARC Adventure Race.
Operation Blue Moon will be raced somewhere on the Coromandel Peninsula ! |
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Where: Venue to be confirmed at briefing
When: March 19th – 20th March
Contact:Rita/Keith on 07 866 8613
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Andy on 0274 921 348
www.arcevents.co.nz |
| MIGHTY MOEHAU |
Saturday 17th April 2011
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| This 66km race comprises of 4 stages including 2 mountain bike stages (41km), a 14km sea kayak and an 11km trail run. The event is expected to take between 4 and 6 hours |
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| Registration for all – Friday 16th @ School Hall 5-9pm
See www.arcevents.co.nz for start times |
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355 Kapanga Rd, Coromandel Town. Ph. 07 866 8598, email 