Join us at the Opua Cruising Club where you can enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded seafaring folk. The club offers a wide range of activities & services including
Modern Clubhouse Bistro & Bar
Dock, 2 Berths, Water Shower & Toilets
Newsletter & Library
Regular Racing Club Cruises
Social Activities Youth Sailing VHF & Internet
Special Membership Rate for Overseas Cruisers Aplication Forms Available in the Clubhouse
www.facebook.com/pages/Opua-Cruising-Club/123905163925 Markets
Bay of Islands Farmers Market Fresh, local & seasonal produce. Sundays 8.30am - 12pm (rain or shine) at Kerikeri. Thursdays 2pm- 5pm (later during daylight savings) on Paihia Village Green.
Waipapa Crafts Market Fresh seasonal produce. Sundays at the Waipapa Hall 9 - 3pm
Opua Market (Opua School) 3rd Sunday of every month
Annual Events
Kawakawa Market (in town) 1st Sunday of every month
JANUARY
Bay of Islands Tall Ships Race Tall ships, square riggers and classic yachts compete in this race departing Russell in the Bay of Islands.
Bay of Islands Sailing Week
One of New Zealand ’s leading sailing regattas encompassing an action packed racing format across a range of vessel class including a Multi Hull and Passage classes for cruisers.
www.bayofislandssailingweek.org.nz
FEBRUARY
Waitangi Day New Zealand’s national day is celebrated with a public holiday and festivities at its birthplace in Waitangi
Opua Regatta & Gala Fun Day Fun for the whole family Raft races, food, games, rides, fishing comp, swimming comps, dog swimming competitions
Bay of Islands Arts Festival Comedy, dance, theatre, classical jazz and pop music, film, literature & visual arts at the historic village of Russell.
APRIL
Far North Country Fair Kerikeri high street is transformed into a street market offering arts and crafts, food and produce, along with music and entertainment.
MAY
B.O.I Country Rock Festival The best of international and national country music acts perform throughout the Bay of Islands at this popular annual festival.
JUNE
Tai Tokerau Matariki Festival A festival showcasing Maori arts, culture and heritage throughout the month of June.
AUGUST
Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival Musicians gather from all over NZ to perform smooth jazz and sultry blues. Featuring more than 50 acts with street performances and evening shows.
SEPTEMBER
Russell Oyster Festival Russell celebrates the start of its oyster harvest with a day of entertainment including a street parade, floats, live music, dancing, and food and drink stalls.
OCTOBER
Bay of Islands Wine & Food Festival A 3-day festival with entertainment, including wine games, wine tasting, a charity wine auction & a wineries tour.
NOVEMBER
Kerikeri Half Marathon Walk or run from Okaihau to Kerikeri
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