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 Tairua Web Cam
Tairua
Information Centre
Phone: (07) 864 7575
Main Rd , P.O. Box 76, Tairua
Fax: (07) 864 7580
Web: www.tairua.info
Open Daily: 10am -3.30pm
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What's Happening?
| Tairua
Wine and Food Festival |
 A huge celebration of food, wine,
arts and crafts
The Tairua Wine and Food festival is a ritual amongst holidaymakers in
the Tairua and Pauanui area. Over 10,000 people flock to the festival
each year. A huge array of wild food stalls, wine, beer, entertainment
and of course stacks of arts and crafts stalls. The event raises money
towards facilities at the local school.
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| Held Next: |
Saturday 08th January 2011 |
| Where: |
Tairua |
| Contact:
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Tairua School 07 864 8590 |
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| Concert In
the Orchard |
 Stunning
Setting, Swinging Sounds
Nestled amongst the rolling hills of the Coromandel Peninsula, Gary & Anne Fowler's rural property is the location of the annual "Concert in the Orchard". This must do event of the holiday season features local and international acts and raises money for worthwhile charities.
Well supported by local clubs and merchants, the event is popular with family groups with plenty to see, do and listen to. Aerobatics from the local stunt flying team, products from local wineries and music and entertainment for all ages and tasta from Opera to Rocking with the Stars.
All proceeds
go to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Trust. |
| Held Next: |
Saturday 29th January 2011 3:30pm - 9:00pm |
| Where: |
408 Settlement Road,
Hikuai (Road into Pauanui) |
| Contact:
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Anne & Gary Fowler 07
8647839 |
| Website: |
www.concertintheorchard.com |
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| Festival of Speed |
A family weekend with plenty of entertainment around wings, wheels and weights.
NZ Offshore Power Boat Race, Speedway, Jet Ski Races, Helicopters, Motor Cycle Stunts, Classic & Luxury Cars Parade & Display.
Whitianga Enjoy !
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| Held
Next: |
10th - 11th April 2010 |
| Where: |
Whitianga Township & Surrounding Areas |
| Contact:
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www.whitiangafos.co.nz |
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| Brits at the Beach |
 Come and check out the inaugural "Brits at the Beach" festival !
Loads of themed events including a British Car & Bike Parade, a British Trade Fair, a Classic British Drive-In Movie, British "Sound-a-Like" Bands, Stand Up Comics, a Fashion Parade based on British Designers from the 60's Onwards, British Themed Nights & British Food on the Menus !
Keep and eye on the website for the latest updates.
| Held
Next: |
08th - 10th October 2010 |
| Where: |
Tairua |
| Contact:
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Colin McCabe / Greame "Noddy" Watts / Pete Stretch 07 865 7016 |
| Website: |
www.britsatthebeach.co.nz |
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| Whangamata
Beach Hop |
 Rock
N Roll Festival. The Whangamata Beach Hop is a celebration of
the 50's and 60's which attracts between 40,000 and 80,000 people each
year. The highlight of the festival is over 1200 beautifully restored
hot rods and classic cars, which take part in a grand parade, and other
cruises to beaches up the coastline.
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| Whitianga
Scallop Festival |
 Pure indulgence!
A weekend long celebration of Coromandel seafood and cuisine. Book your
tickets now for the festival marquee which will be located on the
Marina Reserve between 10am and 5pm Saturday. Over 30 food and wine
stalls, cooking demo’s, loads of competitions and great entertainment!
On Friday and Saturday nights Whitianga’s restaurants and café’s
will be cooking up a storm and hosting some great entertainment too.
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| Coromandel
Classic Multisport |
 Two day
mutlisport event A two-day multisport challenge traversing
both coasts of the central Coromandel, including mountain and road
biking, trail running and kayaking. From weekend warriors to some of
New Zealands top athletes can be seen slogging it out against the
backdrop of the Coromandel ranges. The course can be shared by teams of
up to four people or for the very keen (or insane….) – take on the
whole course yourself! More info: www.coromandelclassic.co.nz
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| K2 Cycle
Race / Pearl Izumi K1 |
 New Zealand’s
toughest one day cycle race!
Every year the event starts in a different Coromandel
Peninsula town, circumnavigating the Peninsula. There are a range of
different options for various abilities, with the full 200km solo race
probably the toughest one day road cycle race in the Southern
hemisphere!
For more info go to: www.arcevents.co.nz
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| Pohutukawa
Festival |
 Come and celebrate the 2010 POHUTUKAWA FESTIVAL with us. See NZ's bands play throughout the Coromandel, enjoy art exhibitions, the dive festival, kids concerts and of course the opening night party !
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| Home Grown Festival |
 Savour the best of food, wine & music ! A huge pre-winter warm up celebration of the Coromandels cuisine, wine, music and art as well as the great Coromandel Cafe Crawl
For
more information check out our website
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