Summer Events 2012-2013
We're bringing you an up-to-the-minute schedule of events in the Bay of Islands this summer season 2012-2013. There are heaps of activities on, so keep this page bookmarked and we'll add things as we discover them! If you have an event to add the details.
Cinema Under the Stars
The Duke of Marlborough, Russell Sat 15 December, 8.30pm
Bring your picnic blanket and set up shop to watch the brilliant family movie “Cool Runnings” outside on the Duke of Marlborough Tavern’s back lawn. This is the only outdoor cinema in the Bay.
Hell-Hole of the Pacific
Russell, Sat-Sun 15-16 Dec

Celebrating Kororareka’s Infamous Past! Fun, food and history – street theatre and the Delectable, Delightful Drink Concoction Contest from 3pm on Saturday.
Little Vineyards of Kerikeri
Fat Pig Vineyard Sat 15 Dec
Fat Pig Vineyard Sat 15 Dec

Russell Santa Parade
Sat 22 Dec
Sat 22 Dec

Cinema Under the Stars
The Duke, Russell, Thurs 27 Dec
The Duke, Russell, Thurs 27 Dec

New Year’s Eve Pirate Party
Urupukapuka Island, 31 Dec
Urupukapuka Island, 31 Dec

Bay of Islands Tallships Race 2013
Russell Boating Club, 5 Jan
Russell Boating Club, 5 Jan

Rainbow Warrior in Matauri Bay
6 Jan 2013
The New Rainbow Warrior will be making a trip to Matauri Bay where her predecessor lies. This will be a beautiful day on the water. R Tucker Thompson is taking passengers, drive to Matauri Bay or find yourself a boat to hop on!
6 Jan 2013
The New Rainbow Warrior will be making a trip to Matauri Bay where her predecessor lies. This will be a beautiful day on the water. R Tucker Thompson is taking passengers, drive to Matauri Bay or find yourself a boat to hop on!
Paihia Summer Festival
Sun 6 Jan - Sun 13 Jan
A series of free activities over the school summer holidays. Free and fun!
Sun 6 Jan - Sun 13 Jan

Sunday 6th: Summer Festival Big Day Out
Monday 7th : Northland Age “Monster Mural Painting", 10.00am, Paihia Post Office Mall and Bay Beach Hire Kayak Tips and Training 3pm, Paihia Beach at Bay Beach Hire
Tues 8th: Bay Beach Hire “Fun on the Green”, 10.00am, Village Green for old fashioned races, Anne of Craicor “Wearable Arts” 1pm, Paihia School Marae
Weds 9th: Bay Beach Hire Mini Duathalon, 10am Paihia Beach at Bay Beach Hire, Cellini’s Street Smart Funky Art Pavement Drawing at 2pm, Paihia Post Office Mall
Thurs 10th: Waitangi Mystery Trail, 11am, Waitangi Treaty Grounds Main Entrance, Zumba with Dance Body Language! Paihia School Whare 2pm on
Fri 11th: Paihia Dive Kids Fishing Competition, Paihia Wharf, register at Paihia Dive on Williams Rd from 9.30am. Fishing starts 10.30am and finishes at 11.30am. Flippa Ball 2.00pm, Panorama Resort, Haruru Falls
Sat 12th: Classic Hits Sandcastle Competition
Sun 13th: Rotary Club Beach Dig Midday, Paihia Beach followed by Haven of History Games
Bay of Islands Sailing Week
January 23-25 2013
January 23-25 2013

Honey Jam Music Festival
Te Kowhai Point Farm, Kerikeri, Sat 26 Jan
Te Kowhai Point Farm, Kerikeri, Sat 26 Jan
It’s new, it’s hip, it’s the Honey-Jam Music Festival. A sensational line-up over two days featuring Supergroove, Batucada Sound Machine, the Thomas Oliver Band, 1814, Iva Lamkum, the Nudge, Bonjah, Lydia Cole, Young Lyre, Louis Baker, Guest DJ’s and further acts still to be announced.
The Last Ocean hosted by Fish Forever and Living Waters
Thurs 31 Jan ,Turner Centre, Kerikeri $5
Thurs 31 Jan ,Turner Centre, Kerikeri $5
“Through Peter Young’s lens, the Antarctic looks wild and wonderful”. The Bay of Islands Maritime Park will be screening The Last Ocean on Blu-Ray at the Turner Centre in Kerikeri on 31st January. In this award-winning documentary by New Zealand director Peter Young beautiful, ethereal ocean is captured in breath-taking cinematography.

Waitangi Treaty Grounds, 5 Feb
Have you got what it takes?
Waitangi Day, Waitangi Treaty Grounds, 6 Feb
Jam packed with events from the dawn parade and right through the day. Itinerary to follow!