Events

Known as the Nature Coast for good reason, Kapiti offers a stunning natural environment on the lower west coast of the North Island. Nestled between the mountains and the sea, you'll find kilometres of unspoilt beaches, forest walks and a hinterland that is rich in both Maori and European history all melded with a temperate climate and innovative entrepreneurs and artists.

What's On in Kapiti December 2009 January 2010

13 December to 31 January Exhibition - Light: Black & Silver
Mahara Gallery Waikanae. Selected works from the Real Art Roadshow Collection. Comtemporary photography, painting, printmaking, ceramics, neon and sculpture by leading New Zealand artists related to the material of and associations with light.

19 December Fleetwood Mac - Special Train (Otaki) Special Train to New Plymouth to the Fleetwood Mac in Concert, at the TSB Bowl of Brooklands. Bookings Railtours (NZ) 0800 737 999, email railtours@xtra.co.nz Train fare Otaki or Levin return to New Plymouth $180. Concert tickets extra. Train Departs Otaki 11.20am and Levin 11.40am arriving back at 4.40am Levin and 5am Otaki. For further information website www.Railtoursnz.com

27-29 December Anything Vintage Festival Queen Elizabeth Park, MacKays Crossing, 10am - 4:30pm. Family Fun and festival atmosphere. For more information visit www.wellingtontrams.org.nz

4 January 2010 Otaki Maori Racing Club Gallops, otaki Racecourse, Rahui Rd, Otaki. Add a terrific raceday to your holidays this summer! Featuring the famous Kids Fashion in the Field.

4-11 January 2010 Otaki Beach Summer Programme Otaki Beach Surf Club. A fantastic week of events and a billboard at the beach will outline each day's activities. Just turn up on the day, no bookings required.

9 January 2010 Otaki Big Dig A Kapiti Coast tradition, dig your way to great prizes at Otaki Beach.

9-10 January 2010 Lavender Creed Farm Harvest Day 123 Settlement Road, Te Horo Local art amongst the wonderful lavender rows. Harvesting and distilling demos, photo and art competitions, tea and coffee available. Enjoy the summer with a walk through the lavender at its peak.

16-17 January 2010 Festival of Pots Trinity Farm, 202 Waitohu Valley Rd, Otaki. For more information visit www.kapitipots.co.nz

18 January 2010 Ford Day Southwards Car Museum.

24 January 2010 Harness Racing Otake Racecourse, Otaki

24 January 2010 Ferndale Waikanae Show & Sports Day Waikanae Park 9am - 4pm. A family entertainment extravaganza! For more information visit www.waikanaeshow.org.nz

24 January 2010 Raumati Sports Fishing Club Annual Surfcasting Competition Raumati Beach from 7am.

24 January 2010 Model Boats Southwards Car Museum 11am - 4pm

29-31 January 2010 Organic Festival, Kimberley reserve, Levin. a vibrant and upbeat celebration of music, food, sustainability, creativity...a celebration of good Kiwi life. For more information visit www.ecofest.co.nz

30 January 2010 Queen Elizabeth Park Nature Day Queen Elizabeth Park, MacKays Crossing 9.30am - 2pm. Guided walks to explore special bird life, plants and land forms. Sausage sizzle. For more information visit www.gw.govt.nz

30-31 January 2010 Waikanae Super Garden Trail Waikanae 10am - 5pm

COMING UP...
20 February 2010 The Sounds'n'Nature outdoor concert at Nga Manu Nature Reserve - headline act "Dragon" along with Mark Williams as lead singer. So, "If you are old enough" and feel like "Yesterday was just the beginning of my Life" go on line to www.soundsnnature.org.nz and order your tickets on line.

Kapiti Coast Markets

• Lindale Farmers Market 9am-2pm every Saturday. Meet the Makers, Bakers and Growers. At Lindale Centre, on State Highway 1 just south of Waikanae.
• Waikanae Market. Every Saturday morning at Waikanae Park, Ngarara Rd, Waikanae
• Otaki Craft Market. Every first and third Sunday 9am - 3pm. Opposite New World Supermarket State Highway 1 Otaki
• Lindale Car Boot Sale. 10:30am-1pm every Sunday. Lindale Centre on State Highway 1 just south of Waikanae
• Hyde Park Market. Every Saturday 9am-2pm. Cnr SH1 and Te Horo Beach Road Te Horo.
• Paekakariki Market. Last Saturday of every month, In and around St Peters' Hall Paekakariki.
• Reikorangi Farmers Market. First Sunday of the month 10am - 2pm. Community Centre Reikorangi.

Don't worry about navigating and finding parking in the city - stay on the Kapiti Coast and catch a train in to the City - Westpac Trust Stadium and Wellington Event venues all within walking distance from train station (trains depart Paraparaumu Station half hourly and take just 50 mins) Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride!


TELECOM CHRISTMAS TREE - 1 to 26 December, Frank Kitts Park


THE LOVELY BONES - Wellington Red Carpet Premiere, 14 December, Courtenary Place and Embassy Theature


A DAY IN POMPEII - 19 /december 2009 to 25 april 2010, Te Papa Museum


AC/DC BLACK ICE TOUR - 28 January to 30 January 2010, Westpac Stadium


TOM JONES IN CONCERT - 22 February 2009 Michael Fowler Centre


NZ INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL - 26 February to 21 March 2010 at various city locations


RUGBY WORLD CUP 9 September - 23 october 2011!

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