Bait House Aquarium Bait House Aquarium Bait House Aquarium Sunday, 18 February 2024 10:00am - 3:00pm The Bait House is open and teeming with marine life for your enjoyment! The Island Bay Marine Education Centre's Bait House Aquarium is an interactive marine experience based on our south coast in Island Bay. There are lots of creatures to see inside so come along and be inspired. The most popular feature inside the Bait House is the "Touch Gently Pool" where visitors of all ages have a chance to hold some of the marine animals in their care. Even your little ones can get involved. All are welcome and encouraged to touch the animals under the guidance of experienced Marine Biologists and knowledgeable volunteers. The kids can probably show you what they have learned about in school. There’s plenty to see and lots of support to ensure your visit is a memorable one. $5 Kids / $10 adults (pay at venue) Cos t

Island Bay Tapu Te Ranga Swim Island Bay Saturday, 17 February 2024 8:00am - set up 8:30am - swimmer safety briefing 8:35 - shuttle swimmers to island 9:00am - swim start 9:30am - race close, prize giving The annual Tapu Te Ranga 'Island to the beach' swim. Swim from the shores of Tapu Te Ranga island to the shores of Island Bay. Prizes for: Overall winner, Female winner, Male winner, Kid winner, Best costume! Notes: Wetsuits are not compulsory but are highly recommended for swimmers. Swimmers under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a competent adult swimmer and their registration form must be signed by adult. Numbers will be limited to a maximum of 100 swimmers. Swim safety briefing will take place on beach to the right of the Island Bay jetties (on The Esplanade) prior to the commencement of ferrying of the swimmers. All participants must attend. $20 per swimmer - cash only Cos t

006813a3-6fc9-45af-a97b-c0d327051270 Our support crew Our Support Crew These are the other people behind the scenes organising the festival and all the work associated with it. Alex MacGibbon Festival Comms & Branding Festival Communications & Branding Read More Bronwyn Haines Event Organiser Organiser of Community Centre Events Read More Gwen Thompson-Wellington Festival Wordsmith Extraordinaire Gwen creates our fun titles & tag lines to make the Festival material "pop". Read More Rose Dohig Event Organiser Organiser of Community Centre Events Read More

< Back Gwen Thompson-Wellington Festival Wordsmith Extraordinaire Born in Australia, Gwen is now an integrated Island Bay local having moved here in mid-2019 with her Astronomer husband, Mike. She is highly adaptable, with a diverse career history including Telecom Media (TMT) and IT project management. The Island Bay and New Zealand lifestyle has tempted Gwen away from working full-time. Along with allowing more time to make friends with all the local cats, it also gives her opportunity to explore and enjoy the beautiful south coast and further afield.

< Back Jo-Elle Gragilla eCycle & Art Workshop Host Kiwi eCycle is an independently owned-and-operated business based in Island Bay. The company is the brainchild of JoElle Gragilla and was born out of a desire to do something that would improve people’s lives and contribute to a healthier, greener, happier future. JoElle Gragilla has lived in Island Bay for over 15 years and it is now her forever home. Pete Tulloch is Wellington born and has a strong passion for all things bike and biking. Recently, Pete has been fixing up retro and old school bikes to further feed the bike passion and extend the current offerings of Kiwi eCycle. Island Bay is the perfect community to live in with its artistic flare and stunning outdoor recreational setting. We love bikes in all shapes and sizes and we’d love to help you get on your next bike.

St Hilda's Island Bay Anglican Church

Shorland Park

Tapu Te Ranga Swim 2025 Unfortunately this year we are unable to run the island swim. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Botanic Gardens, Days Bay, and Cable Car adventures Island Bay Walking Group Botanic Gardens, Days Bay, and Cable Car adventures Thursday, 15 February 2024 10:00am Walkers of all ages are welcome to come along and join in the fun with this walking group on Thursday mornings. As well as doing many local walks, they also have adventures further afield including - Botanic Gardens, Days Bay, and Cable Car adventures. Come and meet them on Thursday mornings at 10am, departing at 10.10am. FREE Cos t

< Back Chris Livesey Chair - Manawa Karioi Society Chris Livesey (Chair of the Manawa Karioi Society) is the lead person organising the Paekawakawa, Tawatawa and Manawa Karioi reserve walks. Chris has been involved with the Manawa Karioi Ecological Restoration project from its inception 30 years ago and gets a great buzz from the fact that Manawa Karioi is enabling native trees and other native plants, birds, insects and fungi to re-establish themselves as part of a thriving native ecosystem in Island Bay. The guides for the walks will be members of the Manawa Karioi Society, the Southern Environmental Association (Tawatawa reserve) or the Island Bay Natural Heritage Trust (Paekawakawa reserve).