Events
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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
SUNDAY 27th December 2026
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 1st November 2026
Compulsory briefing 9.30am
Start time 10.00am
Prizegiving will be held back at the Whangamata Surf Life Saving Club at 11.30am
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 2026
8 km Fun Run and 4 km walk – some with a water element.
All will start and finish at the surf club.
Start time 5.30pm
Register at the Surf Club from 5.00pm
Prizes for 1, 2, and 3 male and female 8km run, plus spot prizes for 8km and 4km event.
Entry fee $10 per person
Whangamata SLSC Annual Collection
A Whanga Week® event
1 January 2027
Please give generously and help the club that helps you!
Members only BAR HOURS
opening dates and times for the 2026/2027 season.
Members and their guests only!
Got a question? Email us at admin@whangamatasurf.co.nz
