Waka Fest 2008

This first week of April, the Tauranga Harbour Challenge, or what is now known as the Waka Fest 2008 will take place.
The 11th Annual Outrigger Canoe event will be held on Tauranga Harbour. The even is the largest of its kind in the country with over 500 competitors involved. The event will take place from April 4 to April 6 and the activities include the W1 and Surfski Ocean Race on the first day, the Harbour Challenge Race (Waka Ama and Surf Ski) and the Waka Sevens Team Relay on the second and third day respectively.
The Waka Fest 2008 draws spectators from around the country as well as visitors from all over. The three day event also includes key speakers as well as cash prizes, spot prizes and entertainment as well. Be sure not to miss this event when in the Bay of Plenty in the North Island of NewZealand.
Go Waka when in NZ!