EVENT SCHEDULE
Cruz'n The Bayz is an action packed itinerary spread over 4 days
CRUZ'N THE BAYZ 2026 EVENT PROGRAMME
Come along, we have an event packed with the Classic Cars 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 Kerikeri Cruising Club, Opito Bay
– Breakfast and coffee/tea available to purchase
– Explore Opito Bay and Doves Bay
12:00pm
Parking in Paihia will commence at 11:30am
Return to Paihia Waterfront for the Badazz Street Festival
• Local market and food stalls
• 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
• 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