Events
Whanga Week®
Whanga Week® was started by our late club patron Richard Scelly Q.S.M. over 35 years ago to raise funds for operational activities and was a valuable way for the club to come together and engage with the community. Whanga Week® has delivered on those objectives year after year.
Due to increasing costs and responsibilities around running events (particularly on roads), it has been decided to update the Whanga Week® format and align our events more expressly to the Club and the beach environment.
WHANGAMATA SLSC CLUB CLASSIC HARBOUR SWIM
A Whanga Week® event
29th December 2025
Circa 1.9 km course – open to beginners to advanced swimmers.
Register at the Whangamata Surf Life Saving Club from 7.30am or online from 20th December 2025
Compulsory briefing 8.00am
Start time 8.30am
Prizegiving will be held back at the Whangamata Surf Life Saving Club at 9.30am.
Winner’s prizes, oldest/youngest and spot prizes
Entry fee $40 per person
Swim caps compulsory.
Whangamata SLSC Club Beach Fun Run & Walk
A Whanga Week® event
30th DECEMBER 2025
8 km Fun Run and 4 km walk – some with a water element.
All will start and finish at the surf club.
Start time 9.30am
Register at the Surf Club from 8.45am.
Prizes for 1, 2, and 3 male and female 8km run, plus spot prizes for 8km and 4km event.
Entry fee $15 per person
Whangamata SLSC Annual Collection
A Whanga Week® event
1 January 2026
Please give generously and help the club that helps you!
Whangamata SLSC QUIZ NIGHT
A Whanga Week® event
3rd January 2025
Ticketed event. R18. $40 per ticket. (Food and nibbles included). Tables of 6. All welcome – join us for a fun night supporting your Whangamata surf lifeguarding service. Purchase tickets online now until sold out. Limited tickets available! Be in quick!
Members only BAR HOURS
opening dates and times for the 2025/2026 season.
Wednesday – Saturday 4pm – 9pm
From Feb 9th – Friday and Saturday 4pm – 9pm
Members and their guests only!
Got a question? Email us at admin@whangamatasurf.co.nz