- Forrest Graperide (March) – A road cycling event, with a route that winds through 110 kilometres of stunning postcard-perfect scenery.
- Buller Fest (February) – New Zealand’s premier white-water rafting festival, attracting hundreds of visitors each year. The rafting events cater for all levels from beginners to experts.
- NZCT Women’s Cycle Tour of New Zealand (February) – A women’s cycle event through the countryside, with three-phases at 130km, 124km and 125km long.
- Trust House Men’s Cycle Classic Tour (January) – A five-day men’s cycling tour around Wellington and surrounds.
- Challenge Wanaka (January) – A grueling triathlon as part of the global TEAMChallenge Series with a swimming, cycling and running leg. Challenge Wanaka includes several other events including a fun run and children’s events.
- World Heli Challenge (August/September) – prestigious international heli-ski and heli-boarding event featuring some of the world’s top snow sport atheletes.
- NZ Ethnic Soccer Festival (September) – Hamilton-based soccer tournament also featuring food, arts and crafts stalls.
- Good Vibes Boogie (August) – New Zealand’s largest ski-diving event, with 9-days of thrilling jumps and fun events.
- Adidas Auckland Marathon (November) – A running event with either a quarter, half or full marathon leg. Each year around 12,000 participants take part in this fun run, which finishes at Victoria Park with live entertainment and music.
- The Gallagher Great Race (September) – An upstream rowing regatta through the centre of Hamilton on the Waikato River.
- Waikato Draught Tough Guy & Gal Challenge Auckland (July) – a 12km or 6km obstacle course resulting in muddy and memorable hilarity.
New Zealand Sightseeing
New Zealand Festivals
