Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival

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Country and Region New Zealand — Northland
Type of Festival Music
Location of Festival Bay of Islands; Kawakawa; Russell, Northland, New Zealand
Festival Contact Information

Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival
P. O. Box 100
Moerewa
Northland, NZ
Phone: (64) 0800 363 463
Email: maysplace@actrix.co.nz

Festival Description

The many venues in Paihia, Russell and Haruru Falls host over 150 hours of quality jazz and blues during the three-day event. There are more than 50 acts featured. Street performances in the towns of Kawakawa, Paihia and Russell each morning add to the flavour of the festival.Every year the Bay of Islands comes alive with the sounds of smooth jazz and sultry blues, as musicians gather from all over New Zealand for the annual Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival.
The many venues in Paihia, Russell and Haruru Falls host over 150 hours of quality jazz and blues during the three-day event. There are more than 50 acts featured. Street performances in the towns of Kawakawa, Paihia and Russell each morning add to the flavour of the festival.

Festival Dates August 9 - 11, 2013
Festival Links http://www.jazz-blues.co.nz/home

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Practical Info:

Venues:
  • The streets of Paihia, Kawakawa and Russell
  • Copthorne Hotel & Resort
    Tau Henare Drive, Box 150
    Paihia, New Zealand
  • Duke of Marlborough Hotel, Russell
    http://www.theduke.co.nz/
  • Duke of Marlborough Tavern, Russell
    Haruru Falls Resort Panorama
    http://www.harurufalls.co.nz/
  • Lighthouse Tavern
  • Paihia Pacific Resort Hotel
Tickets:
  • Entry badges cost $40 for the three days, and are limited to 2500. A badge includes a program, access to all venues during the weekend and shuttle buses between the venues at Paihia, Waitangi and Haruru Falls.
    http://www.jazz-blues.co.nz/registrations.htm
How to get there:
  • By Car
    3½ hours drive from Auckland via Opua Car Ferry.Alternatively via the fully sealed Old Russell Road following the scenic coastline (20km after Whangarei turn left to Oakura).
  • By Plane
    Nearest airports are Whangarei, a one hour drive south of Russell; or Kerikeri 40 minutes to the north. Rental cars are available at both airports and there is a transfer coach service from Kerikeri to Paihia.
    http://www.whangareiairport.co.nz/
    http://www.kerikeri-airport.co.nz/
    http://www.airnewzealand.com
  • By Ferry
    A short passenger ferry journey across the Bay from Paihia.
  • By Coach
    Regular coach services from Auckland serve the Bay of Islands.Tour operators also offer an exciting and varied range of tours.
    http://www.northliner.co.nz
    http://www.intercitycoach.co.nz

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