Upcoming Events

Welcome to Aroha Cruise In, set in the Spa Town of Te Aroha, with the only soda water geyser in the world.
Aroha Cruise In is a classic car, motorbike, hot rod and interesting vehicle show spread throughout the streets of Te Aroha, Waikato. SH26 and roads surrounding the CBD are temporarily closed.
Come and be a part of Aroha Cruise In with a full day Swap Meet, Workshops, live bands, featuring Rehaab, family entertainment, food festival and much more make this event not to be missed!
Gates open at 7am show starts at 10am-3pm.

Join us for an epic event that showcases the very best of what the Great Lake Taupō region has to offer: expansive lake views, rugged mountains, mighty rivers, pristine waterfalls, and untouched native New Zealand bush.

Though we are an ultra event we realise everyone has to start somewhere and offer distances to suit those experiencing the early stages of endurance-event fever. Get in there!

100km run   |  100km team relay   |  70km run
50km run/walk   |  24km run/walk

Trail Trilogy has been cancelled following a Department of Conservation announcement that the Kauri disease pathogen has been found in the Kaimai Ranges. The event passes through DoC managed land in the Karangahake/Waikino area, for which a Concession is required. As DoC continue their investigations, there is a high degree of risk that access to these areas for events will be unavailable. All 2023 entries will be rolled over to the next event, which will be held on Sunday, September 8th, 2024

6 towns, 5 start lines, 1 finish line, 140km off road, and 1 day of flat out fun if you’re ready to take part in the 2024 Trail Trilogy.  With something for everyone, this super event takes place on the Hauraki Rail Trail on Sunday 10 September 2024.  There are five events, a 9k fun run, Half Marathon, Marathon, 55k Intro Ultra, and 100k Ultra Marathon, which utilise the entire length of the rail trail.

Art Exhibition to raise funds for the historic village community hall. ARTwaikino is a well established art exhibition on The Coromandel.
All artwork is for sale and includes: paintings, craft, photography and sculpture.
Open Labour Weekend Saturday to Monday 10am to 4pm.
Gold coin donation to enter and all proceeds go to the upkeep of the community hall.

The annual steampunk festival of the arcane and thaumaturgic arts will crank up a head of steam with an action packed, fun filled weekend of high energy hoopla for grownups and young people alike. 2024 Dates TBA - Steampunk The Thames rocks our region’s biggest town, attracting people from all over New Zealand, as well as steampunk enthusiasts from further afield.
The festival programme includes a pumphouse party, high tea, cocktail soiree and burlesque show, as well as exhibitions and markets. Many events are family-friendly and free, including Unplugged Sunday with “Punk my Pet” and tea pot racing (and other crazy fun).
Check out the programme on their website. The festival’s grown so popular, so quickly, that events are added each year to keep up with demand.
Likewise, there are more and more steampunk events happening in Thames outside the main festival period.
Steampunk combines creativity, Victoriana, and reimagined technology. It’s fantasy, it’s fun (with a capital F) and the outfits are outrageous (and seriously creative and ingenious).
The Coromandel’s known for its local arts and crafts, and with Thames’ goldmining history, it’s the perfect spot to celebrate this raucous blend of history, technology and creativity.

Come enjoy a great day out with delicious food, live music and fun activities for the whole family. 2024 dates TBC - The Waihi Veg Fest is back for its 7th year at the Waihi Academy!
Mark your calendars and come enjoy a great day out in Waihi with lots of delicious vegetarian & vegan food, live performances and fun activities for the whole family.
Admission is free, so spread the word and round up your friends and whānau because we’d love see you all again!
Dogs on leashes are very welcome.

Arts Under The Mountain Event is going to be bigger and better than ever before in 2024! The event will be held on Whitaker Street, right on the Hauraki Rail Trail. And did you know, Te Aroha has the most artistic bike racks in the district! What a great synergy for lovers of the arts and cycling.
Put this great family friendly event on your calendar and bike along the Trail to the main street and enjoy this fun town festival. Visitors can look forward to craft market stalls, local arts, creative workshops, entertainment, sculpture tours, music and more.

With flat and fast riverside trails, glorious climbs up Mt Karangahake and pristine native bush, few locations can compete with the Karangahake Gorge for drama, intrigue, and natural beauty.

Join us for one of our favourite running and walking events. Immerse yourself in the area’s rich heritage as you run through old railway tunnels and past fascinating relics from the gold mining age. This is undoubtedly some of the best off road running in the country with 5 events to choose from.

Trail Tigers

Short 8.2km

Mid 13.4km

Long 20.5km

Super Long (Marathon) 42km Run Only

Please Note: ALL Courses (with the exception of the Trail Tigers) are required to carry a torch or headlamp with them for some dark tunnel fun! This is a compulsory requirement and participants will not be allowed to start without it.

As trail runners and nature lovers we’re keen to do our part to protect our beautiful planet and reduce the environmental impact of our events. As such XTERRA Trail Challenge Waihi is removing disposable cups from all aid stations. Please remember your reusable cup, hydration pack or water bottle to fill up!

Run by the Whangamata Surf Life Saving Club, Whanga Week is a fun filled week created by our Club Patron; Richard Scelly. It is a fundraising initiative that raises money for our Surf Club, and brings our community together through fun activities. Activities include 10km Run, Summer Festival Market Day in the park, Miss Whangamata, Classic Harbour Swim, Pub to Club Run, Whanga Fun Walk, Miracle Mile Beach Run, Surfboat Spectacular.

The Keltic Fair is one of New Zealands most successful fairs and the highlight of the Coromandel holiday season.
Over 300 stalls
Arts and Crafts
Yummy Food
Entertainment all day around
A full day of entertainment, kids rides, yummy food and a world of arts, crafts and great value fair shopping!
Entry $2 per person over 5 years old, all gate proceeds go to the Coromandel Area School.

Rock and Roll Festival - Bands, Hotrods, Classic Cars and Caravans, Motorbikes, Nostalgia Fair, Hop Idol, Junkyard Fashion Show, Retro Pinup Show, Nostalgia Surf Fest. Fun for all ages.