Waiheke Island Events
Waiheke Winter Blues Festival
5 Venues, 13 musicians/bands : August 28-29
The Waiheke Blues Festival is back to take the chill out of winter with more hot bands and a great bluesy atmosphere.
Tickets are now ON SALE. There's no change in the ticket price from last year if you buy in advance - $30 per person for all venues for the whole weekend. However, tickets on the day will be $40 per person, so make sure you get them early from the Waiheke Visitors Information Centre. You can also purchase tickets for Saturday only or Sunday only at $20 pp again from the Visitors Information Centre.
This years 5 venues are Goldwaters Estate Vineyard, The Rocks, Malones, Casita Miro Vineyard and the Woolshed. There will also be a free festival bus to get around the venues departing from each one every half hour or so.
There'll also be a special performance of Lady Sings The Blues at The Dunes, Onetangi for one night only on Saturday night. Tickets for this special performance by the original cast are available for $10 each if you're purchasing a weekend festival pass.
To organise your tickets, ferry, accommodation and any transport on the island just call the team at the Waiheke Visitors Information Centre 09 372 1111 or 09 372 1234. You can also email us on waiheke@aucklandnz.com .See you there.
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JASSY DEAN GARDEN SAFARI 2010
November 13 & 14
We are immensely proud to present, for the enjoyment of all New Zealanders and international visitors, our Waiheke Island gardens.
Waiheke Island is a unique community and a beautiful natural environment. This uniqueness and beauty is an opportunity that allows the Waiheke community to support its sick children with funds raised as a result of our guests visiting some of Waiheke's most beautiful gardens each year at our annual Garden Safari.
The Garden Safari began in 2001, attracting approximately 350 guests and raising around $5,000. Nine years of the Safari has seen good growth each year, and in that time we have hosted around 8,000 guests through approximately 100 gardens and raised in excess of $145,000.00 to support sick Waiheke children and their families.
Last year 1800 visitors enjoyed the Safari, which contributed an amazing total of $50,000 to the Trust's work on the island.
Following on the popularity of previous years we continue the massive Plant Sale at Rangihoua Estate where you will find a range of plants at fabulous prices. And for extra entertainment local musicians will be performing at selected gardens, a variety of goodies and gourmet treats will be available for purchase and local wines and olive oils will be offered for both tasting and purchase – something for everyone!"
We trust that you take your time to experience our island's natural beauty as you drive leisurely between the gardens – as we say on Waiheke " Slow Down, You're Here!" You may perhaps even learn some gardening tips from the wonderful people who have so generously donated their gardens for our cause.
To organise your Garden Safari Tickets, Ferry tickets, Accommodation and Transport on Waiheke call the team at the Waiheke Visitors Information Centre on (09) 372 1111 or (09) 372 1234. You can also email your requirements to waiheke@aucklandnz.com.
We hope you enjoy our SeaLink Jassy Dean Trust Garden Safari 2010 on Waiheke Island!
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KINDER
Artworks Theatre: August 6-21
A musical theatre production by Kathy Ogletree
The scene is set in hospital in England in the 1960's where 3 children are hospitalized for tonsillitis, separated from their parents and terrorised by an angry matron. Through story the children tell a tale of a childhood journey. The tale helps the children overcome issues stemming from bullying and other challenges faced by growing youth. The tale is accompanied by powerful dances and song and ends on a very positive note.
The cast is made up of 35 Waiheke children who are joined by some very talented Auckland based dancers from the prestige dance crew.
Kathy's past productions including the Miraculous Fairytale, Buggy Wonderland and Dick Danger are well noted and comedic, not to be missed.
- Opens August 6th with 6 shows running through to the 21st August
- Tickets are $20 Adult, $8 Child, Family $45 2 adults, 2 kids Students and seniors $15
- Tickets for sale at the Information Centre in the Artworks complex and from Sparkle Drycleaners in Ostend
For more information call the Waiheke Visitor's Information Centre on 09 372 1234 or email waiheke@aucklandnz.com
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Waiheke Island Walking Festival
30 October - 7 November 2010
Nine-day walking festival. Free guided walks, two each day.
Feature walks include:
-- Coastal Classic - follows the route of the annual Coastal Classic race, this four-hour walk takes in the best of the rugged southern coastline. If you liked Sculpture on the Gulf you will love this.
-- The Big Day Out - this stunning walk, with self-guided notes, is an eight-hour circumnavigation of the coastline around Oneroa.
-- Big Bush Tramp - bush tramping in every sense. This route has big hills, narrow trails, no toilets but big trees, bellbirds and awesome views. Optional overnight camping.
-- Stony Batter WWII tunnels - The army built a gun emplacement at Stony Batter. Bring a torch with your packed lunch. Bus is free, sponsored by Fullers Ferries.
Pre-register definitely recommended as numbers are limited on each walk. To register: call Waiheke Visitor Information Centre on 09 372 1234 or email waiheke@aucklandnz.com We can also arrange accommodation and any other needs you have while on Waiheke Island. Look forward to seeing you here.
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