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February 2026

Tuesday 10th
Whakatane Burma Road Explorer

Whakatane Burma Road Explorer

5:00pm

Celebrate Bike Month by joining the first ride of the month with the Burma Road Explorer in Whakatane.

Wednesday 11th
Historical Sabre Fencing

Historical Sabre Fencing

5:30pm to 6:30pm

HEMA Fencing Whakatane
5.30pm Wednesday outside Whakatane Harrier Club
Learn sabre, broadsword and spadroon fencing from the Napoleonic area.

Whakatāne MTB Club Nights

Whakatāne MTB Club Nights

5:30pm to 8:30pm

Come along to our Club Nights at Onepu, shred some trails, swap some banter, and share a feed!

Whakatane Explore Onepū MTB Park + Free BBQ

Whakatane Explore Onepū MTB Park + Free BBQ

5:30pm

Wednesday 11 February, 5:30pm

Celebrate Bike Month with a guided tour of Onepu MTB Park in Whakatane, followed by a free BBQ.

Friday 13th
Salsa Dance Beginners Class Whakatane

Salsa Dance Beginners Class

5:45pm to 7:45pm

Join our Latin dance community and learn the basics of Cuban Salsa in a fun and welcoming environment.

Cost: $10 per person, cash only.

Saturday 14th
Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km

Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km

8:00am to 10:00am

Happening every Saturday 8:00am - 10:00am

Burts Motor Bike Trail Rides Whakatane

Burts Motor Bike Trail Rides

9:00am to 3:00pm

Regular dirt bike events are held on the 2nd Saturday and 4th Saturday of every month. Side x Side rides are held on the 4th Sunday of every month on the Main Track.

Tuesday 17th
Whakatane/Coastlands Explorer

Whakatane/Coastlands Explorer

5:30pm

It is Bike Month, so come along and be part of our Whakatane Coastlands Explorer ride. We will meet at 5pm in the courtyard of the Whakatane District Council building on Commerce Street.

Wednesday 18th
Historical Sabre Fencing

Historical Sabre Fencing

5:30pm to 6:30pm

HEMA Fencing Whakatane
5.30pm Wednesday outside Whakatane Harrier Club
Learn sabre, broadsword and spadroon fencing from the Napoleonic area.

Whakatāne MTB Club Nights

Whakatāne MTB Club Nights

5:30pm to 8:30pm

Come along to our Club Nights at Onepu, shred some trails, swap some banter, and share a feed!

Friday 20th
Yoga in the Blooms Whakatane

Yoga in the Blooms

5:30pm to 7:30pm

Yoga and Pick Your Own with Becca Bylsma
A special seasonal experience at Whyte Light Flower Farm

Salsa Dance Beginners Class Whakatane

Salsa Dance Beginners Class

5:45pm to 7:45pm

Join our Latin dance community and learn the basics of Cuban Salsa in a fun and welcoming environment.

Cost: $10 per person, cash only.

Saturday 21st
Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km

Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km

8:00am to 10:00am

Happening every Saturday 8:00am - 10:00am

New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals Whakatane

New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals

9:00am to 5:00pm

The NZFSC Nationals 2026 will take place from 21 to 28 February 2026, with anglers able to fish in waters across New Zealand.

Sunday 22nd
New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals Whakatane

New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals

9:00am to 5:00pm

The NZFSC Nationals 2026 will take place from 21 to 28 February 2026, with anglers able to fish in waters across New Zealand.

Burts Motor Bike Trail Rides Whakatane

Burts Motor Bike Trail Rides

9:00am to 1:00pm

Regular dirt bike events are held on the 2nd Saturday and 4th Saturday of every month. Side x Side rides are held on the 4th Sunday of every month on the Main Track.

Monday 23rd
New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals Whakatane

New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals

9:00am to 5:00pm

The NZFSC Nationals 2026 will take place from 21 to 28 February 2026, with anglers able to fish in waters across New Zealand.

The Big Bike Film Night 2026 - Whakatane

The Big Bike Film Night 2026 - Whakatane

6:30pm to 9:15pm

The much loved screening event, The Big Bike Film Night, returns in 2026 to deliver another unforgettable evening of cycling inspired cinema.

Tuesday 24th
New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals Whakatane

New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals

9:00am to 5:00pm

The NZFSC Nationals 2026 will take place from 21 to 28 February 2026, with anglers able to fish in waters across New Zealand.

Wednesday 25th
New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals Whakatane

New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals

9:00am to 5:00pm

The NZFSC Nationals 2026 will take place from 21 to 28 February 2026, with anglers able to fish in waters across New Zealand.

Historical Sabre Fencing

Historical Sabre Fencing

5:30pm to 6:30pm

HEMA Fencing Whakatane
5.30pm Wednesday outside Whakatane Harrier Club
Learn sabre, broadsword and spadroon fencing from the Napoleonic area.

Whakatāne MTB Club Nights

Whakatāne MTB Club Nights

5:30pm to 8:30pm

Come along to our Club Nights at Onepu, shred some trails, swap some banter, and share a feed!

Thursday 26th
New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals Whakatane

New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals

9:00am to 5:00pm

The NZFSC Nationals 2026 will take place from 21 to 28 February 2026, with anglers able to fish in waters across New Zealand.

Friday 27th
New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals Whakatane

New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals

9:00am to 5:00pm

The NZFSC Nationals 2026 will take place from 21 to 28 February 2026, with anglers able to fish in waters across New Zealand.

Salsa Dance Beginners Class Whakatane

Salsa Dance Beginners Class

5:45pm to 7:45pm

Join our Latin dance community and learn the basics of Cuban Salsa in a fun and welcoming environment.

Cost: $10 per person, cash only.

80s Night Roller Skating Session Whakatane

80s Night Roller Skating Session

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Roller skaters and inline bladers are all welcome.

Saturday 28th
Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km

Weekly Whakatane Gardens Parkrun - 5km

8:00am to 10:00am

Happening every Saturday 8:00am - 10:00am

New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals Whakatane

New Zealand Sport Fishing - Council Nationals

9:00am to 5:00pm

The NZFSC Nationals 2026 will take place from 21 to 28 February 2026, with anglers able to fish in waters across New Zealand.

February 2026