Schnappa Rock Polar Bear Surf Classic
July 28, 2010 by Kate
Filed under Activities: Land, Activities: Water, Beaches, Cafes & Restaurants, Events, Public Notices, Surfing, TC Community
Main sponsor again this year is Tutukaka’s iconic Schnappa Rock restaurant and bar, which is putting up the $1000 first prize for the winner of the open division. Providing solid sponsorship backup is Mal Egginton and the Tutukaka Surf Company.
Scheduled for the 7th and 8th of August 2010, the all weekend event is a staple of the surf calendar
But so that nobody worthy of first place in their division misses out NCB is underwriting a $200 first prize for each of the supporting divisions (sponsors might put up more) plus $40 and $20 petrol vouchers for second and third. In addition there will be heaps of sponsors prizes for all finalists and a major spot prize for the senior divisions (18 and over) of a choice long board offered up by Canadian Club.
To claim the CC long board you will need to be present at the prize giving starting at Schnappa Rock at 3.00pm on the Sunday.
Contact club secretary Sandra Bowden if you are interested in sponsoring a division.
This is the30th year of competition.
Taste of Tutukaka
July 26, 2010 by Kate
Filed under Accommodation, Activities: Land, Cafes & Restaurants, Events, Food & Drink, Public Notices, Special Deals
After a successful day at the Northland Events Centre attending the Northland Tourism Seminar, attendees are invited to experience genuine hospitality and a good time in Tutukaka.
$159 price includes accommodation, and breakfast, band, welcoming drink, and food in the evening, for two people.
$129 price includes accommodation, and breakfast, band, welcoming drink, and food in the evening for one person.
$30 per person for band, welcoming drink and food for one at Schnappa Rock.
Spend a night in local accommodation, enjoy a live band at Schnappa Rock, with food provided, and celebrate the Northland Tourism Seminar. Your host will be the Tutukaka Coast Promotions Society, and you can mix and mingle with Northland Tourism operators, and network to your heart’s content.
Good food, good music, and good people, doing good things.
Polar Bear out of Hibernation for Sandy Bay.
With a brand new trophy – the first in the classic surf comp’s 29 year history – and prize money boosted to $2000 the host North Coast Boardriders club is looking for a good turnout at this fun event.
The impressive trophy created by local nurseryman turned sculptor Guy Bowden is no lightweight. It is shaped from laminates of kauri, puriri and totara and sits on a solid rock base.
http://diving.co.nz/about/dive_blog/entry/polar_bear_out_of_hibernation/
What is missing from the trophy is the list of previous winners. But club organizers are hoping that many of the gaps will be filled in by visiting raconteur surfers this weekend, so that all previous Polar Bear supremo’s can have their details added to the trophy.
Cancelled 8-9 due to lack of swell, running for 15-16th August! Phone 09 4343 774 for more info!
In addition to the glory there is $1000 up for grabs – courtesy of Schnappa Rock Café and Bar - in the open division and $200 for each of the other classes.
Then there are heaps of prizes from Whangarei’s Mega Surf, the Tutukaka Surf Company and Sanuk, plus a collectors item T shirt for all entrants
Nicko and Guy are the main sponsors this year, the 29th year of surfing at Sandy Bay.
Surf, snorkel, sightsee, relax - and get your life back!
June 18, 2009 by Kate
Filed under Special Deals
Arrive on the magical Tutukaka Coast and discover Northland’s best kept secret, the Poor Knights Islands.
Spend the first day snorkelling and sightseeing in this Marine Reserve, enter the World’s Largest Sea Cave, and pass through the huge volcanic arches. Dive! Tutukaka are famous for their friendly and professional hospitality, all equipment and lunch is included in your day.
Stay at Pacific Rendezvous for two relaxed nights, a private headland overlooking the harbour and the ocean. With views out to the Poor Knights and up along the beautiful coastline, you will feel refreshed and rejuvenated.
Learn to surf at one of Tutukaka’s 26 beaches, Sandy Bay, with the Tutukaka Surf Company. Soft boards, great coaches, and they will get you standing in your first waves! Photos included, as well as boards and wetsuits.
Dine at Schnappa Rock, the iconic place to meet with a funky and unique pacific flavour. A meal for two which includes a main and an entree or dessert, and a complimentary glass of wine each.
A weekend away that promises soft adventure, and your life back!
Seals at the Poor Knights
June 15, 2009 by Kate
Filed under Activities: Water
We have an annual local colony of seals out at the Poor Knights Islands, and lately they have been arriving, and wanting to play!
These guys are regular visitors every winter, and hang out on the rocks, basking in the sun, and generally just being bachelor boys over the cooler months, before they head back to Muriwai Beach to hook up with the ladies.
