Sunshine Season Guide 2024 2025 - Event Season
Whether your looking for family-friendly events, sporting events of foodie events... we have you covered.
FAMILY EVENTS
Whakatāne Kiwi Trust School Holiday Programme
7, 9, 14, 16, 21 and 23 January
Mahy Reserve, Ōhope
Join the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust for some fun, interactive, nature-based activities or book a place on our exciting Nature Discovery guided bush walks in the Ōhope Scenic Reserve.
whakatanekiwi.org.nz
Bush, biodiversity & telemetry: Join the Kiwi Data Monitoring Team on a Guided Tour
Every Wednesday in January
Approx 3.5 hours. $200 for two people
Enjoy a private walking tour of the Whakatāne and Ōhope Scenic Reserves. Learn about fascinating wildlife and the Trust's conservation efforts of our monitored kiwi.
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat – Live on Stage!
Wednesday, 22 January Whakatāne Little Theatre
Young and old alike will delight in this lively adaptation of a classic book coming to life before your very eyes. Spoiler alert: Things run amuck, and quickly!
Heart to Heart Expo
Saturday, 22 March, 10am - 2pm
War Memorial Hall
Free rides, face painting, spot prizes and
treasure hunt. Free hangi, sausage sizzle,
tea/coffee and scones. Local dance and
music talent. Free clothing.
Farming like Grandad
Saturday, 12 April
10am - 4.30pm
Te Teko Racecourse
Adults $10, kids FREE
Farming as it used to be. Clydesdale horses, sheep shearing, tractors, and farm machinery (old and new). Wagon rides, vintage cars, exhibitions by the 'Axe Men' and chainsaw races. Craft corner, farm animals, old-style kids games, food, music and more. No dogs please.
