Stone Store Lodge Kerikeri

Gillies St, Kawakawa, May 20. Free. Gabriel, the beautiful green vintage train based at Kawakawa since 1986, runs straight through the centre of town overshadowing the other tourist attraction here, the Hundertwasser toilets. Once a year, local schools and community groups compete for a trophy in the Puff 'N' Pull Carnival - the children, some as young as 5, pull Gabriel down the street while groups such as from the police and local rugby teams pull it back the other way.

Kerikeri International Piano Competition 2012 - Thursday June 28th – Sunday July 1st 2012
Turner Centre, Kerikeri

http://www.kipc.org.nz/

Russell Wharf. 6-8th July The Birdman Festival started life as an idea over a few beers as entertainment for the locals to help make winter more fun. Watch the people of Russell attempt to fly off the Russell Wharf, as well as enjoying family activities including a spaghetti-eating competition, a "man marlin" competition and a beach dig for under 10s. "Even in the winterless north we get mid-winter blues. This is all about brightening up winter, focused on family fun and creativity, and just maybe ... trying to fly!"

The renowned Bay of Islands Farmers Market is guaranteed to delight your taste buds and be a highlight of your Sunday in Kerikeri.  With a great selection of organic and locally grown produce and gourmet goodies you are unlikely to go away empty handed.