️Day: Saturday, May 2nd 2026
Time: 9am – 2pm
Where: Port Nikau, 325 Port Road, Whangārei

Join us for the Port Nikau Community Open Day and experience an exciting vision for the future of Whangārei.

Port Nikau is a stunning harbourside development that will be transformed over the next 10 years into a modern waterfront community – offering relaxed coastal living, close to amenities and surrounded by beautiful coastline. This Open Day is your chance to explore the site, meet the team behind the development, and imagine what life at Port Nikau could look like for you.

What’s On

Enjoy a full day of free activities for the whole family:

• A range of children’s activities, including bouncy castles, face painting and bike tracks
• Guided tours of the Stage 1 residential development, with opportunities to meet Port Nikau build partners, visit the Port Nikau showroom to explore house and land packages and view the master plan
• Kamo Touch a Truck will be joining us, celebrating its 10th anniversary.
• A 5km fun run around Port Nikau’s scenic coastal walk and cycle path
• Food vendors throughout the day, including coffee and ice cream
• Boat trips to Matakohe-Limestone Island: An exclusive chance to explore the harbour, thanks to Ocean Diversity and Port Nikau Marine.
• Disc golf

Explore Matakohe-Limestone Island

A taste of the Port Nikau lifestyle

Ever wondered what it would be like to have a 36-hectare ecological sanctuary right on your doorstep? This is a lifestyle Port Nikau residents could certainly get used to.

As part of our Open Day, we are offering exclusive boat excursions to the beautiful Matakohe-Limestone Island in the heart of Whangārei Terenga Paraoa, Whangārei Harbour. Enjoy a 15-minute scenic cruise, an hour to explore the island and a return trip to the Port Nikau waterfront.

What you need to know

• Trips will depart from the jetty by the Tide Gauge Building and run throughout the day from 9am until the last boat leaves the island at 1:45pm.

• Each boat trip is strictly limited to 9 passengers.

• The cost is free, but registration is essential to secure your seat. Bookings will be made on a first-in first-served basis.

• Visitors will need to be physically able to get on and off the boat and navigate the hiking tracks; all children must always be supervised by an adult.
• Before visiting the island, please make sure to check your bags and boats for unwanted pests like ants or lizards. Matakohe Limestone Island has a strict no-dogs, no-fires, and no-camping policy.
• Visitors should bring water, as there is no public drinking water supply on the island.

We are now at capacity for the trips to Matakohe Limestone Island. We look forward to seeing you this Saturday!

Join Our Free 5k Run

Whether you’re aiming for a PB or want a scenic morning stroll with the family, this is the perfect way to kick off the weekend.

Race day schedule

• 9am: Registration & Bib Collection
• 9:30am: Safety Briefing
• 9:45am: Race Start
• 10:30am: Race Completion & Prizegiving

Win your share of $2,500 in prizes

Whether you’re a competitive runner or just in it for the fun, we have a massive prize pool up for grabs. We are awarding 1st Place (male & female) vouchers across three age groups:

• Juniors: 0–10 Years
• Teens: 11–18 Years
• Open: 19+ Years

Prizes include vouchers from our local partners Acropolis Bar and Grill, Smiths Shoes, Rebel Sport, and Hunting & Fishing.

Win a Nouveau Raven Outdoor Hanging Egg Chair!

Level up your outdoor living! We’re raffling off a stunning Nouveau Raven Outdoor Hanging Egg Chair, thanks to the team at Mitre 10 MEGA Whangārei.

Raffle tickets will be available to purchase at the Port Nikau tent throughout the day, with all proceeds going toward the Ngunguru and Kamo Volunteer Fire Brigades.

Get In Touch

Have questions about the event or our available sections?

Phone: 027 221 6940
Email: info@portnikau.nz
Visit the Showroom: 325 Port Road, Whangārei

Come along, bring the family, and be part of the future of Whangārei’s waterfront.