CRUZ'N THE BAYZ
7th to 10th March 2024
NORTHLAND, NEW ZEALAND
We can’t wait to see you at our second community Classic, Hot Rod, Muscle Car, and Bike event, there will be fun and entertainment for the whole Whānau!
Over 3 days we will gather and cruise Northland with like-minded classic car and bike enthusiasts from all over NZ. We will travel through our local communities who are supporting us with music, local cuisine and welcoming celebrations.
- GENERAL ADMISSION - FREE
- VEHICLE REGISTRATION - $120 + BF
TICKETS ON SALE
1st October 2023 with Eventfinda
CRUZ'N THE BAYZ 2024 EVENT PROGRAMME
Come along, we have an event packed with the Classic, Hot Rod, Muscle Car, and Bike parade, Entertainment, food and fun for the whole Whānau!7th March
Friday 8th March
Saturday 9th March
Sunday 10th March
7th March
For those who arrive early
Meet & Greet Night
Waitangi Golf Course
Free bus leaves Paihia at 5pm from bus stop by Salt Air and drop off back
to Paihia at 10pm
Live entertainment and nibbles will be available
Bar available to purchase drinks
Friday 8th March
Poker Fun Run
8.00am
Meet at Waitangi for Powhiri
Registrations at HQ tent Waitangi Sports Grounds Card 1
10:00am
Cruise to Matthews Museum Card 2
Morning tea available to purchase
Taipa Beachfront Reserve Card 3
Park up for Market Stalls/local musicians
Cruise back through Mangonui township
Onto Te Ngaere Bay for Card 4
Head back to The Pioneer Bar & Restaurant in Waipapa Card 5
Enjoy live entertainment and food
5:00pm
Cruise back to Paihia
Enjoy local cuisine and beverages
Night cruising in Paihia
Saturday 9th March
8:00am
Meet at Waitangi Grounds for cruise to Kerikeri
9.00am
Cruise to Kerikeri Domain for Kerikeri Klassic Car Show
In conjunction with Cruz’n the Bayz the Kerikeri Klassic Car Show will now be part of this event inviting all car lovers to attend as usual
1:00pm
Leaving Kerikeri to cruise to Kaikohe
Visiting The Pioneer Village
4:00pm
Cruise back to Paihia
Enjoying local entertainment and local cuisine
6:00pm
Movie ‘Grease’ outdoor screen on the Village
Green, Paihia a free family event, so bring your picnic/dinner
Night cruising on the waterfront in Paihia
Sunday 10th March
9:00am
Meet at HQ Waitangi Sports Grounds
9.30am
Cruise to Russell
Use walk on ferries to Russell from Paihia Wharf or catch the car ferry from Opua to Russell
Enjoy the very historic Kororareka/Russell with its beautiful setting by the sea
Take time to walk the lovely waterfront and beyond while enjoying local entertainment/ shops/restaurants/café/arts & crafts
12:00 noon
Heading back to HQ Waitangi Sports Grounds to enjoy local market/food stalls and entertainment
“The Burn Out” BBQ/Slow cook competition and entertainment where local BBQ Masters will cook their scrumptious slow cooked meats and prize giving
Tug of War Competition, categories will be announced
Miss 60’s Diva Competition and prize giving drawn by Mayor Moko Tepania
Cruz’n the Bayz prize giving will take place and the draw for the fabulous prize of a trip to *Rarotonga for two with flights and accommodation
Poker Run, prizes and raffle draws
St John Ambulance Presentation
Speeches of thanks
Closing of the Cruz’n the Bayz wishing everyone a safe journey
*subject to availability for accommodation and flights
BE PART OF THIS COMMUNITY EVENT
EVERYONE CAN GET INVOLVED
As part of this event we are asking our local businesses to support us and be a part of this event by dressing shop windows with the theme of Rock ‘n’ Roll, donating prizes and market stalls
Our intention is to bring an economic boost to our local communities
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORT
The Cruz'n The Bayz wouldn't be possible without our amazing funders, sponsors, supporters and volunteers.
