Gisborne Boardriders Club is stoked to welcome surfers from across Aotearoa and our wider Tairāwhiti community for an epic week of surfing, connection and good times. Follow all surfing here.
Here’s what’s coming up on the social side:
Sat 10 Jan | 4pm – Pōwhiri / Welcome | Midway Hub
Free drinks & pizza thanks to Neighbourhood Pizzeria and Sunshine Brewery. We’ll cover the event format, judging, schedule of events – and most importantly, connect and mingle. All surfers, whānau and community welcome.
Sun 11 Jan | 6pm– Neighbourhood Pizzeria | Live Bands & Mingling
Relaxed vibes, good food, live music and a chance to connect with surfers, friends and the local community.
Mon 12 Jan | 9am-12pm – GBC Open Learn to Surf Day
Always wanted to try surfing or still new? This one’s for you.
Discounted Give It a Go session $10
Register here.
Movie Nights | Dome Cinema
Bar opens 5pm | Movies start 7pm
• Tue 13 Jan – Cold Water (Canada & Alaska)
• Thu 15 Jan – Nias (the discovery of one of surfing’s most iconic waves)
Both nights include a screening of Gisborne Boardriders Club history by Damon Meade.
Registration: Cold Water Movie Night.
Registration: The Discovery of Nias – Point of Change.
Wed 14 Jan | | 4–7pm – Skate Expressions
World-class Gisborne Skatepark
• Rego 4pm | Expression Session 5–7pm
• Open to all ages & genders
• Epic prizes + free BBQ
Big thanks to Shane Kingsbeer and Sequence Surf Shop / Blair Stewart
Thu 15 Jan | 6pm – Club Night – Neighbourhood Cantina
DJ vibes, bringing all Boardriders clubs together to connect, share stories and celebrate surf culture.
Fri 16 Jan | 10am – 2pm– Coast Kids Surf Day
Inviting all coast kids to come to town:
• Watch NZ’s best open surfers
• Learn about judging
• Get in the water themselves
• Finish with a BBQ
Fri 16 Jan | 3pm – Ambrose Golf Tournament
• Teams of 4 | $100 per team
• Epic spot prizes
• Winning team scores a Neighbourhood Pizzeria voucher
Poverty Bay Golf Club.
Fundraiser for Junior Surf Development.
Register here.
Sat 17 Jan | Afterparty – Smash Palace
From 6pm close → straight into the party 7pm Start.
Live music: Butlers, Flaxxies & Johnny
$40 – limited tickets
Buy tickets here.
Registrations & tickets:
– GBC Open Day
– Cold Water Movie Night
– Nias Movie Night
– Golf Tournament
Come for the surfing. Stay for the people.
