Karikari Kontiki Klassic

The Kontiki Fishing Klassic at Karikari
Over three days 50 teams of no more than 4 persons will contest the event with the team landing the finest bag of Snapper, Kahawai and other prime species claiming the title of Karikari Kontiki Champions 2011.

The Venue
Cape Karikari is a unique location consisting of miles of uninhabited white sand beaches off which abound trophy snapper, kahawai and kingfish. The prevailing offshore winds are ideal with which to launch powered long lines, the weather is stunning, the atmosphere is convivial and the camaraderie is intense. Within 30 minutes drive is the mighty and sometimes wild 90 Mile Beach a 70 kilometre expanse of ocean surf beach reaching right to the tip of New Zealand and boasting the best surfcasting reputations in the world. When the conditions are suitable this beach becomes the alternative venue for the Karikari Kontiki Klassic 2011.

Event Headquarters
The Karikari Kontiki Klassic will be based at the Whatuwhiwhi Top 10 Holiday Park, a relaxing venue boasting a wide range of accommodation from camping and tent sites through to executive motels. Closest towns are Kaitaia and Coopers Beach with the closest airport at Kaitaia.

After the fishing Competitors and their partners needs in the form of food, music, refreshments, a hot meal and entertainment are all taken care of. Various sponsors support and augment the event with spot prizes which are allocated by lucky draw independently of the competition.

Competitors Note
Entry into this competition is limited to the first 50 teams registered and with their entry fee paid. Accommodation bookings are essential.