January for beach festival fundraiser

 

The new Waipu Cycle and Walkway from Waipu town to Waipu Cove is being bolstered by a community fun afternoon at the Cove on Friday January 13, 4pm.

Already the half completed walkway is proving popular with trampers doing the Te Araroa Walk. So far it stretches a short way along Cove Road but will in future go the whole 11km from Waipu township to the Cove reserve.

The beach festival fundraiser will be a great way for all the family to join in – try the sandcastle competition, treasure hunt or kid’s races. There will be music too for the more sedate with Zara and Bruce Clarke playing everyone’s favourites.

A volleyball competition is on the programme as is soccer on the reserve. Hot dogs and chips, drinks and a sausage sizzle will keep hungry kids satisfied.

Keep an eye out for the wildly colourful bikes dotted over the landscape in the most unlikely places. These will be heralding the wonderful event down at the Cove.

Pictured, kids dig in the sand for the lucky dip at last years event.

n WHAT: Waipu Cycle and Walkway Beach Festival. WHERE: Waipu Cove Beach Reserve. WHEN: Friday January 13, 4pm.