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After 14 year the Whitianga Scallop Festival is still more popular than ever, nestled alongside the Whitianga marina withthe stunning harbour entrance as the backdrop. Whitianga Scallop Festival is easily one of New Zealand's most iconic seafood celebrations

The Flight Center K2 cycle challenge is one of the toughest races of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere but it is also one of the most beautiful with a scenic and varied route cutting through sub tropical forest, pacific coastlines, rural farmland and the Pohutukawa coastline of the Hauraki Gulf. This race is for the weekend warriors and recreational riders. The Flight Center K2 Totals 192km.

Run or Walk the historic Karangahake Gorge this year as part of XTERRA Trail Challenge Waihi. This XTERRA Trail is open to all off-road running/walking enthusiasts of all ages and abilities there a distance option for you chose from:
Short 8.2km Run/Walk
Mid 13km Run/Walk
Long 20.5km Run/Walk
Super Long Marathon 43.5km Run Only

The Tairua School Wine & Food Festival has become one of the Coromandel's most popular school based fundraising events every year this event raises thousands for the Tairua school, despite the bad weather last years event they were still able to raise over $30,000. The Tairua School Wine & Food Festival brings terrific music, sumptuous food, wines & beers, kids entertainment and great New Zealand produce.