http://www.whakatane.com/ en-us http://www.whakatane.com/events.xml http://www.whakatane.com/beacon_business_and_leisure_show.html The annual business show that features the huge range of Eastern Bay of Plenty business and leisure activities. It's All Here. Free entry to the public. Friday 12pm - 5pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am - 4pm. </p><p> 3th - 5th September 2010 Nicola Burgess 13 Jan 2010 http://www.whakatane.com/rangitaiki-river-festival.html A celebration of life on the Rangataiki River, with a festival at Thornton and Kayak and Waka Ama races from Matahina to the coast. </p><p> 27th March 2010 Mike van der Boom 16 Nov 2009 http://www.whakatane.com/feature_tois.html The popular Bay of Plenty Electricity's 'Toi's Challenge' running and walking event takes place in Whakatane during November each year. The event takes in one of world's most scenic multi terranin routes - Nga Tapuwae o Toi (in the footsteps of Toi). The 18.5km kilometre course captures the essence of the Whakatane district and includes sea cliffs, Ohope Beach and native bush. </p><p> Nga Tapuwai o Toi Walkway, Whakatane | 14th November 2010 Klixo Support 02 Aug 2009 http://www.whakatane.com/feature_ohope_ordeal.html The Ohope Ordeal offers a long course (50km), with a mid-race climb that soars to over 450 metres, and a short course (20km) option. On a clear day there are spectacular views over Ohiwa Harbour and out to White Island (Whaakari) and Whale Island (Moutohora). The mix of riding terrain is diverse, with lengthy stretches of single-track and meandering farmland cattle trails, as well as swooping pine needle and shingle covered forestry roads. </p><p> 18th September 2010 Nicola Burgess 30 Jul 2008 http://www.whakatane.com/summer_arts_festival.html Whakatane's Summer Arts Festival has been an Anniversary Weekend highlight for over twenty years and includes the Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award and exhibition and a Jazz concert. </p><p> Art Awards and Exhibition - Whakatane War Memorial Hall. | January 23 to March 30th 2010 Klixo Support 01 Jan 2007 http://www.whakatane.com/feature_ladiestuna.html The Whakatane Sport Fishing Club runs one of the biggest ladies fishing tournaments in New Zealand every summer. </p><p> Whakatane Sport Fishing Club. | 12 - 14 February 2010 Klixo Support 22 Dec 2006 http://www.whakatane.com/surf_life_saving_events.html Surf Life Saving New Zealand 2010 National Championships being held at the Whakatane Surf Life Saving Club, Ohope Beach. Over a 1000 Lifeguards will compete in Ironman to surf boat racing, ski races, beach sprints and swimming races. Great for spectators with 4 event arenas stretched of 1.5km of beach... </p><p> 10 - 14 March 2010 Nicola Burgess 01 Dec 2006 http://www.whakatane.com/feature_waka.html The annual Mataatua Waka Ama regatta takes place during April on the Whakatane River and attracts over 400 competitors from around the region. </p><p> Whakatane River | 19th April 2010 Klixo Support 28 Nov 2006 http://www.whakatane.com/R4_cycle_race.html Pinarello R4: Rotorua, Rotoiti, Rotoehu and Rotoma. Take in some of New Zealand's most beautiful scenery as you cycle from Rotorua to Whakatane. The unique 90km course has been designed to pass four stunning lakes as it winds up the undulating terrain of State Highway 30. Riders will pass forest sections, over the Rotomas to the Rangitaiki plains, rolling through Te Teko to Awakeri and onto the finish in Whakatane. </p><p> 15 May 2010 Nicola Burgess 30 Oct 2006 http://www.whakatane.com/feature_24race.html The ultimate challenge takes place in Whakatane each year - the Whakatane Great Outdoors 24hr Adventure Race. Teams from around New Zealand compete in a gruelling and challenging race covering over 100km of rugged bush and water-ways around the Eastern Bay. A new 6 hour option is available to the less serious adventurer. </p><p> Secret course, Whakatane | 4 & 5 December Klixo Support 15 Oct 2006 http://www.whakatane.com/feature_montys.html The Whakatane Great Outdoors Monty's Revenge Multisport event is a day of adventure on one of the most scenic courses in New Zealand taking in seascapes, cliffs, bush and river vistas. Monty's Revenge is an acheiveable 57km course that includes run, bike and kayak sections and is open to individuals or teams. A new Duathlon option is also available. </p><p> Whakatane | 19th June 2010 Klixo Support 03 Oct 2006