Regional Events
New Zealand's diverse regions come alive with a host of special events throughout the year. These regional events range from concerts and theatre to festivals and expos, and you're guaranteed to find something to capture your interest.
Our calendar of events below is a selection of those we feel may be of most interest to our guests. Just read through the list, find the events that you like, and click here to book your accommodation to truly savour the experience!
• January 5-15: Paihia Summer Festival, Paihia. www.paihianz.co.nz/events
• January 7: NZ Vintage Car Club’s Autospectacular, Taipa, Doubtless Bay.
• January 7, 13, 20 & 28: Endless Summer Music Festival, Paihia. oteheibay@explorenz.co.nz
• January 23-27: Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2012, Opua Wharf, Paihia. www.bayofislandssailingweek.org.nz
• February 6: Waitangi Day Celebrations, Waitangi. www.waitangi.net.nz
• February 25: OCEAN & ORCHARD Wine and Food Festival, Kerikeri. www.kerikeri.co/ocean-and-orchard-festival
• February 28 – March 3: Captain Morgan Snapper Bonanza Surfcasting Competition, Kaitaia, Far North. www.snapperbonanza.co.nz
• March 11: Kororareka 167th Commemoration Festival, Haratu - Kororareka Marae, Russell.
• March 17: 90 Mile Beach Run, Ninety Mile Beach, Aupouri Peninsula. www.90milebeachrun.com
• March 22-26: Historic Northland Tall Ship Voyage, Paihia. www.tucker.co.nz/history_trips.htm
Check availability of our Northland accommodation at Carrington Resort or Heritage Boutique Collection.
• Jan 1: New Year's Day Christmas Carnival, Ellerslie Race Course. www.ellerslie.co.nz
• Jan 2-7: ASB Bank Classic (Womens), ASB Tennis Centre. www.aucklandtennis.co.nz
• Jan 9-14: Heineken Open (Mens), ASB Tennis Centre. www.aucklandtennis.co.nz
• Jan 20: Big Day Out, Mt Smart Stadium. www.bigdayout.com
• Jan 27-30: Auckland International Buskers Festival.
• Jan 28-30: Seafood Festival, Viaduct Auckland.
• Feb 3-5: Auckland Lantern Festival, Albert Park. www.asianz.org.nz
• Feb 12: Black Caps vs Zimbabwe 1st Twenty20, Eden Park. www.blackcaps.co.nz
• Feb 18, 20 & 22: Roger Water's The Wall, Vector Arena.
• Feb 18-19: Devonport Devonport Food & Wine Festival. www.devonportwinefestival.co.nz
• Feb 22: Black Caps vs South Africa 3rd Twenty20, Eden Park. www.blackcaps.co.nz
• Feb 24 - Mar 4: NZ Fashion Festival. www.nzfashionfestival.com
• Mar 3: Black Caps vs South Africa 3rd ODI, Eden Park. www.blackcaps.co.nz
• Mar 3: The Classic Hits Winery Tour, Villa Maria Estate.
• Mar 8: Volvo Round The World Yacht Race. www.volvooceanrace.org
• Mar 16: Taylor Swift, Vector Arena.
Check availability for Auckland accommodation at Heritage Auckland or CityLife Auckland.
• Jan 29: Capital Classic Ocean Swim, Oriental Bay. www.oceanswim.co.nz
• Feb 17: Black Caps vs South Africa 1st Twenty20, Westpac Stadium. www.blackcaps.co.nz
• Feb 24 - Mar 18: NZ International Arts Festival. www.nzfestival.co.nz
• Feb 25: Black Caps vs South Africa 1st ODI, Westpac Stadium. www.blackcaps.co.nz
• Mar 23-27: Black Caps vs South Africa 3rd Test, Basin Reserve. www.blackcaps.co.nz
Check availability for Wellington accommodation at CityLife Wellington.
• Jan 2-7: Nelson Jazz & Blues Festival, Woollaston. www.nelsonjazzfest.co.nz
• Feb 16-17: The Classic Hits Winery Tour, Upper Moutere, Neudorf Viney. www.thewinerytour.co.nz
Check availability for Nelson accommodation at Rutherford Hotel Nelson.
• Feb 17 - Mar 4: Christchurch Festival of Flowers. www.festivalofflowers.co.nz
• Mar 7-11: Ellerslie Flower Show, North Hagley Park. www.ellerslieflowershow.co.nz
• Jan 26-28: Queenstown Pinot Noir Celebration. www.pinotcelebration.co.nz
• Feb 21: The Classic Hits Winery Tour, Cromwell, Olssens Garden Vineyard. www.thewinerytour.co.nz
Check availability for Queenstown accommodation at Heritage Queenstown.