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Onetangi Beach Races
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Waiheke’s big day out at the beach
This famous Waiheke event happens every year in March on beautiful Onetangi Beach. Events include horse races with an on beach tote, tractor, wheelbarrow and waiters races, Waiheke’s Fastest Man and Speediest Woman, Tug-o-war and Fashion-in-the-field competition. For the kids there are running races, sand sculpture and contests.
History
This famous annual event began 100 years ago but authorities put a stop to it in 1924 as a result of too much gambling! The Waiheke Rotary Club have successfully run the event, raising funds for charity since 1998.