The Tale of the Trail
Alan McKenzie writes about the the story of the development of the coastal trail from Waipu Cove south to Ding Bay. Leaflets about the trail from the Museum or Camp Waipu Cove.
Story first printed in the Bream Bay News November 2011 Read more
A sub-tropical tea garden
Marilyn Cox writes in the latest Bream Bay News (read it on line) :
Have you noticed the sign along Waipu Cove Rd. advertising a subtropical garden and Devonshire teas? Its called Rootsnshoots
This is a new venture by Sally and Steve Browning who came to New Zealand from England four years ago. Read more
Classics at the Cove 2012
Dave Brown is once again hosting this event on his Waipu Cove property on 21 January. Bring a picnic and enjoy a lazy summer afternoon.
Set in Dave’s park like grounds overlooking the sea, Classics at the Cove will appeal to easy listening music fans, but don’t be fooled by the word ‘classic’. It covers classic rock, classic country, classic folk and more.
Local group Whiskey Business will be launching their new album One Foot in the Groove.
21 January 12-6pm 566 Cove Rd $20 kids under 14 free
Gate sales only
The setting for Classics at the Cove
Walk the Waipu Coastal Trail
Waipu Coastal Trail Marker
Even many locals have not walked this trail, but those that have describe it as ‘magnificent’, ‘Awesome rocks’, ‘one of the best walks I’ve done’. The Waipu Coastal Trail has for many years been a well kept secret in Waipu, although you can talk to older folk in the area who regularly walked the coastal route from Langs Beach to Waipu Cove in their youth.
Magnificent coastal views, a small rocky beach, interesting limestone rocks, native coastal bush, great fishing and picnic spots. Allow 1.5 hours one way. for a quick transit but it warrants a more leisurely approach for rests, views, and photos and the return trip.
Sunday Roast without the fuss
The Beachhouse Restaurant in Waipu Cove is once again offering a special on Sunday nights through winter. Phone 09 432 0877 to book
Every Sunday
from 1st May to 28th Aug.
$16.50 per person
for a yummy roast dinner
without the fuss. 5pm-8pm
Lets get a safe cycle and pedestrian access Waipu to Waipu Cove
Fiona Southern Training
“We need to move beyond talking to starting to take some action” That was the sentiment at the January meeting of the Waipu Residents and Ratepayers meeting. Chairperson Rosemary Neave said:
“At almost every meeting the issue is raised regarding safe passage for cyclists and pedestrians between Waipu and Waipu Cove and between Waipu and the Boat Club on Nova Scotia Drive”.
Mayor Morris Cutforth and Deputy Mayor and local councillor Phil Halse have both indicated support in principle, but the WRRA feels that we need to get beyond talking about it, and start making some progress, and allocating some money towards a formal feasability study. Read more
Christmas and New Year festivities in Waipu and Bream Bay
There is lots to do in Waipu and Bream Bay over the Christmas/New Year period, here is some dates to help you keep track:
- Waipu Community Carols 8pm Sunday 19 December - come early for a seat, or bring a chair and sit outside. Better still – join the choir to guarantee a lot of fun and a seat - dates of practices
- Waipu Christmas Parade 7pm Christmas Eve 24 December – the official start of the summer for most of us, and the only parade we know of on Christmas Eve! Dress for the occasion and you could win $50 for the best dressed onlooker prize. To enter a float - info here
- Waipu Highland Games 1 January: the gates open at 8.30 – march of the clans at 9.30 full programme and prices here from $15pp
- Waipu Cove Surf Club Day 2 January - fun for the whole family with the big dig, sandcastle competition, nipper fun events, Miss waipu and more… Join the traditional 7.30 start – the run from the Waipu Hotel to the Cove or the swim from Langs Beach to Waipu Cove.
- Summer Racing Carnival at Ruakaka – 5 and 19 January – fun for the whole family where the surf meets the turf! More info
Bream Bay master pizza chef
The Beach House Restaurant is holding Bream Bay Master pizza chef and inviting Businesses to Compete to win.
The event will be part of Waipu’s
Winter@Waipu Festival 2010
All contestants will be representing a local business. Each contestant will have two pizza dough’s and the choice of different vegetables, meats, cheese & sauces to create their signature pizza.
The winning pizza will receive a prize and the master pizza chef of the year cup to take home. The winning pizza will go on the beach house menu for everyone to try.
The competition will be held over two weeks –Friday 11th June & Friday 18th June. The first night will be the heats to find the finalist. All finalists will have to come back next week to compete for the Master pizza chef cup. There will be a wild card (the black team) coming back to compete the final night. We have three judges.
Make sure you bring along family and friends for support.
$20.00 per person door change (food included in price). Drink special and spot prizes through out the night.
Please confirm the person to represent your business by May 3rd& please provide some sort of signage to put in front of the work station. We will list all business on our advertising so please supply your business name. Email: info@thebeachhouserestaurant.co.nz or phone 09 432 0877
All contestants will need to be at the restaurant at 6.30pm and we will start the competition at 7pm
Other events at the Beach House
Sunday roast nights $15.00 per person every Sunday from May-Sep
Waipu Surf Club reports on a summer of flat water, sharks, boating and fun
Well what a magnificent summer, although we had no surf until mid January we still had some record crowds on the beach. Flat water, sharks, boating activity, swimming, sun filled days etc provided for a relaxing, fun filled holiday period where we again hosted our annual events. Read more
Waipu Cove Surf Carnival – 3 January 2010
