EVENTS — Festivals and Shows
These events offer an opportunity for people to overnight while they attend. Some are restricted to certified self contained vehicles, some restrict or ban pets. Check the event website for details.
september
SI Endurance Race Series - Round 2
22–23 Sept, Friday: Invercargill
october
Waiau pig hunting competition
Labour Weekend (21–23 Oct). A fund raiser for the fire brigade.
Hurunui Garden Festival
26–29 Oct: Hurunui. Intimate and whimsical, grand and formal: something to inspire every gardener. Gardens, workshops, events, tours, food. ckw.nz/hurunui-gardens
RESTORE Rally 2023: Bikes, trikes, all welcome
13– 15 Oct: Waiau ckw.nz/waiau-restore
A rider event, open to all over 18 years. Live blade shearing; MoonDog plays his blues, a new young band to rock you.
Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival
27 Oct–5 Nov: Taranaki taranakigardens.co.nz
november
Waiau fireworks
4 Nov. Fab night out with lots of fun, family entertainment, stalls. Pay with cash. ckw.nz/waiau-fireworks
Nelson Motorhome & Caravan Show
11–12 Nov, Saturday: Tahunanui Beach Holiday Park, Nelson
Cross Hills Gardens Country Fair
18 Nov, Sat: Kimbolton crosshillsfair.co.nz
Wings Over Wairarapa Air Festival 2023
24–26 Nov, Fri: Masterton wings.org.nz
Harvest Festival Hawkes Bay
25 Nov, Sat: Napier harvesthawkesbay.com
2024
Egmont Country Music Jan 2024
5–7 Jan: Taranaki on Facebook
Marton Country Music Festival
19–21 Jan: Marton martonfestival.com
Camp Fest
9–11 Feb: Bulls, Manawatu ckw.nz/campfest
Warbirds Over Wanaka Mar 2024
29–31 Mar 2024, Wanaka warbirdsoverwanaka.com
Waiau School trail ride 2024
6–7 April: Waiau. For competent riders of off-road motorcycles and ATVs. Breathtaking. Basic overnight camping. theride.co.nz
