The calendar
The fixtures the bay plans its year around. Dates firm up each season; check organisers close to the day.
Waipu Highland Games
New Zealand's longest running Highland Games. Pipe bands, caber tossing and Scottish heritage, 12 minutes from Ruakākā.
Waitangi Weekend at the Beach
The busiest and best weekend of summer on Ruakākā Beach. Surf lifesaving patrols, beach cricket and barbecues everywhere.
Bream Bay Fishing Competition
Annual club competition out of Marsden Cove. Snapper, kingfish and big prizes. Spectators welcome at the weigh in.
Matariki on the Estuary
Community dawn karakia and breakfast celebrating the Māori New Year beside the Ruakākā estuary.
Labour Weekend Market Day
Local makers, food trucks and live music as Bream Bay warms up for summer.
New Year's Eve Beach Bonfires
Families gather along the bay to see the year out. Check fire restrictions before lighting up.
Running an event in Bream Bay? Tell us about it and we will consider it for the calendar.