Festivals & Things to do in the Bay of Islands New Zealand

They call it the ‘Winterless North’ so regardless of the time of year, attending any of Northlands Festivals should be a pleasant experience. Northland is a place of vibrant Māori culture, massive Kauri trees, and beautiful beaches within a subtropical climate. You’re never more than 40km (25 miles) from the coast – take your swimming togs.

Each year Northlands community’s hosts a variety of Festivals & Lifestyle Events celebrating the regions cultural diversity and traditions. Here is a comprehensive list of Northlands Festivals…

Northlands Festivals

Name	Date	Category
Kerikeri Half Marathon Street Party	16 Nov	Active/food
Northern Bass	30 – 31 Dec	Music
Waipu Games	1 Jan	Active
Paihia Summer Festival	6 – 13 Jan	Active
Kerikeri’s Ocean and Orchard Festival	22 Feb	Wine/food
Country Rock Festival	9 – 11 May	Music
Russell Birdman Festival	11 – 13 Jul	Active
Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival	8 – 10 Aug	Music

For other Regional New Zealand Festivals

Auckland Festivals	Bay of Plenty Festivals
Canterbury Festivals	Hawke’s Bay Festivals
Marlborough Festivals	Manawatu Festivals
Northland Festivals	Queenstown / Otago Festivals
Southland Festivals	Tasman / Nelson Festivals
Taranaki Festivals	Waikato Festivals
Wellington Festivals	West Coast Festivals

Take a look at the Activities & Excursions available in the bay of Islands Area

If any of Northlands festivals coincide with you visiting New Zealand and you would like to incorporate it into a self-driving holiday or a privately guided tour of New Zealand, then please feel free to contact First Light Travel – We would love to help.