Annual Events
Lake Hāwea Family Fishing Classic
Next date: February 2026, date TBC
Location: Lake Hāwea
The Lake Hāwea Fishing Classic is held on Lake Hāwea annually, with prize-giving at Hāwea Hotel. With over 12 categories and 5 entry classes, there is plenty of fishing fun to be had for the whole family. All net proceeds from this event are distributed back to local community groups.
e. lakehaweafishing@gmail.com
w. https://www.lakehaweafishing.co.nz
Town vs. Country Competition
Next date: Waitangi Weekend 2026
Location: Various, both Lake Hāwea & Hāwea Flat
Every Waitangi weekend, the annual ‘Town’ (Lake Hāwea) vs ‘Country’ (Hāwea Flat) competition is held, organised by the Lake Hāwea Community Centre Committee. It begins with a quiz on the Friday and is followed on the Saturday by the ‘challenge’ day - sports competitions, then the classic spud gun challenge, egg cup relay, tug of war, children’s races and the lolly scramble. Profits are donated back to local community groups.
Hāwea Mid-Winter Christmas Dinner
Next date: June 2026, date TBC
Location: Lake Hāwea Community Centre
The Hāwea Mid-Winter Christmas Dinner is held at the Lake Hāwea Community Centre and is a family friendly event. A community group prepares and serves a Christmas meal for $45 per family or $20 per adult and the bar is open to purchase beverages. This is a lovely opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate during the shorter, colder days of winter.
Hāwea Winter Wonderland
Next date: Mid-December 2025, date TBC
Location: Lake Hāwea Community Centre
Experience the magic of Christmas with a walk through wonderland. Expertly curated each year to follow new themes and tell new stories. Fun for the whole family.
e. events@lhcc.org.nz
Hāwea Picnic Race Day
Next date: 30 December 2025
Location: Hāwea Domain
The Hāwea Picnic Race Day is a family-friendly event, organised by the Hawea Picnic Racing Club. The event has been running annually for 70 years.
Races include: Triathlon Relay; 2000m Pacing Handicap; Saddle Trot for Hacks; 2600m Trot; 2000m Pace; Musterers Race; 2600m Trot; 1/4 mile Sprint; 2000m Trot. Young people's riding events start at 10am with the opening event at 12.30pm.
Great entertainment for children, including games and races.