CRUZ'N THE BAYZ
5th - 8th March 2026
NORTHLAND, NEW ZEALAND
We can’t wait to see you at our fourth community Classic, Hot Rod, Muscle Car, and Bike event. There will be fun and entertainment for the whole Whānau!
Over 4 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
CRUZ'N THE BAYZ 2026 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!Thursday 5th March
Friday 6th March
Saturday 7th March
Sunday 8th March
Thursday 5th March
Only for those who have registered on Eventfinda and arrive early
Wilkinson Glass & Neat Eats – Meet & Greet Night
Venue: Waitangi Golf Course
Time: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Live entertainment by Max Cochrane
Come along for a meal
Bar available to purchase drinks
Relaxed social evening to kick off Cruz’n the Bayz
Friday 6th March
Jackie’s Poker Fun Run
8.00 am
Meet at Waitangi Sports Grounds – Register at HQ Tent
Poker Card 1
10:00 am
Cruise to Te Ngaere Bay for a photo shoot
Poker Card 2
Cruise to Tauranga Bay Reserve for lunch
BBQ lunch available to purchase
Entertainment and beautiful scenery
Cruise to Whangaroa Harbour
Poker Card 3
Cruise to The Pioneer Bar & Restaurant, Waipapa
Poker Card 4
Cruise back to Bay of Islands Yacht Club, Paihia
Poker Card 5
• Enjoy and relax with a $20 steak meal and cold beverages
• Live entertainment by Epic
• Night cruising in Paihia
Saturday 7th March
8:30am
Meet at Waitangi Sports Grounds for cruise to Kerikeri
9.00am
Cruise to Kerikeri Domain for the Kerikeri Klassic Car Show
– Following the local Fire Service truck from Paihia to Kerikeri
– The Kerikeri Klassic Car Show is proudly included as part of Cruz’n the Bayz
– Open invitation to all car lovers as usual
– Live entertainment by Epic in Kerikeri outside Rocksalt Bar & Restaurant
3pm
Depart Kerikeri and cruise back to Paihia
Time to refresh before the evening’s entertainment and local cuisine
5:30pm
Outdoor movie on the Paihia Village Green
The Blues Brothers
– Free family event
– Bring your picnic or dinner
7.30pm
Rumpus Machine Band playing at Zane Grey’s, Paihia
– Night cruising along the Paihia waterfront
Sunday 8th March
8am
Meet at HQ Waitangi Sports Grounds
8:30am
Cruise to the brand-new Bay of Islands Swordfish Club in Opua – Breakfast and coffee/tea available to purchase – Explore the Opua Marina and Wharf
11:00am
(street parking on Marsden Road, Paihia will commence) Return to Paihia Waterfront for the Badazz Street Festival
• Enjoy local businesses; restaurants, café and bars
• Live entertainment throughout the afternoon
• Tug of War Competition (categories to be announced)
• Miss 60’s Diva Competition & prize giving
• Rumpus Machine Band performance
• More FM Kids Zone
Prize Giving & Official Close
• Cruz’n the Bayz Prize Giving
• Jackie’s Poker Fun Run
Prize Giving & Official Close
• Cruz’n the Bayz Prize Giving
• Jackie’s Poker Fun Run Prize Giving
• Draw for the major prize: Trip for two to Rarotonga (flights & accommodation*)
• Speeches of thanks
• Official closing of Cruz’n the Bayz, wishing everyone a safe journey home
*Important Information
• Major prize subject to availability of flights and accommodation
• Itinerary subject to change
Thursday 27th February
Friday 28th February
Saturday 1st March
Sunday 2nd March
Thursday 27th February
For those who arrive early
Meet & Greet Night
Waitangi Golf Course
Live entertainment and nibbles will be available
Bar available to purchase drinks
Starts at 5pm – 10pm
Friday 28th February
Jackie’s Mystery Tour
8.00 am
Meet at Waitangi Sports Grounds to Register at HQ Tent
10:00 am
Cruise to Opononi
Morning tea or lunch available to purchase
Cruise back to Kaikohe to the Pioneer Village for a great walk back in time
5:00pm
Cruise back to Paihia
Enjoy local cuisine and beverages
Wakm Band is playing at Zane Grey’s
(Please wear your wristbands for free entry)
Night cruising in Paihia
Saturday 1st March
8:30am
Meet at Waitangi Sports Grounds for cruise to Kerikeri
9.00am
Cruise to Kerikeri Domain for Kerikeri Klassic Car Show
Follow the local Fire Service Truck
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
Max Cochrane’s live band will be playing in Kerikeri
3pm
Leaving Kerikeri to cruise back to Paihia and refresh before night the nights entertainment and local cuisine
6pm
Outdoor movie on the Village Green, Paihia – a free family event, so bring your picnic/dinner
7.30pm
*Live Band playing at Zane Grey’s, Paihia
Night cruising on the waterfront in Paihia
Sunday 2nd March
9am
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
12:00pm
Heading back to HQ Waitangi Sports Grounds to enjoy local market/food stalls and entertainment
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
Jackies Mystery Run prize giving
NZ Fire Service Presentation Speeches of thanks
Closing of the Cruz’n the Bayz wishing everyone a safe journey
*subject to availability for accommodation and flights & changes to itinerary may apply.
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.
