By Catherine Murray One of Auckland’s most anticipated sporting events is returning this summer. The State Beach Series launches its 2013-2014 season on October 29, and this year’s focus is on getting the whole family involved in getting fit and having fun. With the competition that sport brings, events such as the State Beach Series…
A highlight among Auckland summer events The Harcourts Beach Series at Takapuna is one of the best regular Auckland summer events. This iconic Auckland summer event was first staged in 2005 and has since become a regular institution. Every Tuesday evening over summer, from late October until March, sees many outdoorsy Aucklanders head to Takapuna…
Well established summer Takapuna event One of the most popular Takapuna events over summer is the Harcourts Beach Series. This weekly sporting event gives everyone from beginners to professional athletes the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors at Takapuna beach. This regular Takapuna event has been held on the beach since 2005. Every Tuesday evening,…
Many New Zealanders are keen on exercise and weekly running events in Auckland draw a good numbers of runners. Though the Harcourts Beach Series, held at Auckland’s Takapuna beach every week over summer, also features ocean swimming and stand-up paddling, many people find entering the running event most appealing. The only skill required is being…
Open water swimming opportunities in New Zealand With so much sheltered water, open water swimming in New Zealand has become a popular sport. Any swimmer wishing to test their endurance away from a 50m swimming pool will find ample opportunity to swim in lakes and the sea off the NZ coast. Before venturing into rougher…
Stand-up paddle board events in Takapuna A series of stand-up paddle board events are presented in Takapuna over summer. Every Tuesday, you can bring your stand-up paddle board (SUP) down to Takapuna beach and take part in organised SUP events as part of the Harcourts Beach Series. Your skill or fitness levels are no barrier…
Paddle boarding in Takapuna The mostly calm water at Takapuna beach is great for stand-up paddle boarding. Takapuna beach on Auckland’s North Shore is fairly sheltered, lying on the Waitemata Harbour across from Rangitoto island. If you gauge the wind and tides right, the water can be almost mirror-like, ideal when you are still learning…
Great evening fun at Takapuna beach NZ Takapuna beach in New Zealand is a popular summer spot – with grassy reserve for picnics, dotted with large New Zealand pohutukawa trees, a kilometre long beach, calm seas and an amazing view across to Rangitoto and other islands in the Hauraki Gulf. On summer days and even…
