Upcoming Events
Exciting and fun events are regularly happening on and near the Hauraki Rail Trail. Add to your cycle trail experience with an event of interest.
Featured Events
2025 Calendar Events
Goldfields Railway Great Train Robbery - Location: Depart Waihi Station
1st Trip at 9:45am and 2nd Trip at 11:30am. Dress up and come and enjoy yourselves.
FIND OUT MOREAnnual Paeroa Highland Games and Tattoo - Location: Paeroa Domain
The Annual Paeroa Highland Games & Tattoo will be held on Saturday 8th February 2025 at the Paeroa Domain. What started out as a small Pipe Bands Competition has grown over the years, and today is a fully-fledged Highland Games, one of only seven such Scottish gatherings in New Zealand, and the only one in New Zealand to hold an Evening Tattoo.
FIND OUT MOREPaeroa Car and Motorcycle Show & Swapmeet - Location: Paeroa Domain
Combining two car shows in one - the Paeroa Vintage and Classic Car Show and a Paeroa V8 Show.
V8s, Vintage Classics, Trucks, Pick ups, Hotrods, Bikes and vehicles of interest.
We will have live music on the day - Elvis by Trevor Needham. So put on your rock n roll shoes and come for a boogie!
Market and food stalls, - acticities - demos - kids entertainment - raffles - prizes.
Saturday 22nd February 2025 at the Paeroa Domain
ENTRY $5PP, VEHICLES $10 (includes driver), UNDER 15
FREE.
SWAPMEET SITES $20.
Stallholder access from 6am. Show vehicle access from 8am. Public access from 10am.
FIND OUT MOREJoin us in our historic domain for a family day full of free entertainment, activities, stalls, food and fun! There’s something for everyone and entry is free.
FIND OUT MORERepco Beach Hop - Location: Whangamata
Held in the popular seaside holiday resort of Whangamata, the 5 day festival celebrates the music, culture, fashion, music, hot rods, motorbikes, dancing, dragsters and scooters of this golden era.The festival has grown from 4,000 to about 100,000 people since its inception in 2001. This makes it one of the largest events of its kind in the world. All proceeds raised are donated to emergency services in the area. Come along and enjoy all the non stop action.
FIND OUT MOREFollow winding tracks through spectacular scenery and amazing views. Explore our backyard and learn about our local history. Hike across hills, discover pools and waterfalls, get a bit of exercise and enjoy our local bush and beach.
From an hour’s walk to full day tramps, there’s something for everyone and every fitness level. Please note Registration is required.
FIND OUT MOREGoldfest is a yearly event that runs through October in and around Waihi featuring events and activities for all ages, from the young to the young at heart. Check out the website for more information.
FIND OUT MORERun 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.
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