Takapuna Beach Cup 2026

Fri, 13th Feb 2026 - Sun, 15th Feb 2026 - Auckland
Entries Close: Sun, 1st Feb 2026 at 11:59pm

NEW ZEALAND'S PREMIER WAKA AMA FESTIVAL
Takapuna Beach Cup is hosted at one of Auckland's best beaches. Racing takes place on the Hauraki Gulf which offers paddlers clean waters, stunning views and a chance to paddle around one of New Zealand's iconic extinct volcanoes, Rangitoto.

CANOE AND SUPPORT BOAT HIRE
- The cut-off date for all OC6 & Support Boat hire requests, is the 20 December 2025 (NZDT).
- Canoe and Support Boat hire is for overseas and South Island teams in the first instance.
- OC1, OC2, and V1 canoe hire is not arranged through the Takapuna Beach Cup organisers. We will assist with contacts where possible.
- There are mainly V1 waka available at NZ clubs.

Payment of Entry Fees
- If you enter and pay before December 20 2025 (midnight, NZDT), you will be able to access the Early Bird discount.
- All entries and payments from December 21 2025 (NZDT) will automatically default to the regular entry fee.
- If you enter and pay after the closing date of February 1 2026 (midnight, NZDT), you will automatically be charged an additional Late Payment fee.

Select an Event

6 paddlers in a crew

Early bird Entry Fee: NZ$120.00 (before 20th Dec 2025)
Regular Entry Fee: NZ$150.00
Late Entry Fee: NZ$210.00 (after 1st Feb 2026)

6 Paddlers in a crew

Early bird Entry Fee: NZ$330.00 (before 20th Dec 2025)
Regular Entry Fee: NZ$360.00
Late Entry Fee: NZ$420.00 (after 1st Feb 2026)

10 paddlers in a crew

Early bird Entry Fee: NZ$900.00 (before 20th Dec 2025)
Regular Entry Fee: NZ$950.00
Late Entry Fee: NZ$1,050.00 (after 1st Feb 2026)

9 paddlers in a crew

Early bird Entry Fee: NZ$810.00 (before 20th Dec 2025)
Regular Entry Fee: NZ$855.00
Late Entry Fee: NZ$945.00 (after 1st Feb 2026)

10 paddlers in a crew

Early bird Entry Fee: NZ$900.00 (before 20th Dec 2025)
Regular Entry Fee: NZ$950.00
Late Entry Fee: NZ$1,050.00 (after 1st Feb 2026)

10 paddlers in a crew

Early bird Entry Fee: NZ$900.00 (before 20th Dec 2025)
Regular Entry Fee: NZ$950.00
Late Entry Fee: NZ$1,050.00 (after 1st Feb 2026)

8 paddlers in a crew

Early bird Entry Fee: NZ$720.00 (before 20th Dec 2025)
Regular Entry Fee: NZ$760.00
Late Entry Fee: NZ$840.00 (after 1st Feb 2026)

Early bird Entry Fee: NZ$450.00 (before 20th Dec 2025)
Regular Entry Fee: NZ$480.00
Late Entry Fee: NZ$540.00 (after 1st Feb 2026)

Early bird Entry Fee: NZ$450.00 (before 20th Dec 2025)
Regular Entry Fee: NZ$480.00
Late Entry Fee: NZ$540.00 (after 1st Feb 2026)

Early bird Entry Fee: NZ$300.00 (before 20th Dec 2025)
Regular Entry Fee: NZ$320.00
Late Entry Fee: NZ$360.00 (after 1st Feb 2026)

2x 1 paddler in a crew

Early bird Entry Fee: NZ$100.00 (before 20th Dec 2025)
Regular Entry Fee: NZ$110.00
Late Entry Fee: NZ$130.00 (after 1st Feb 2026)

2x 2 paddlers in a crew

Early bird Entry Fee: NZ$200.00 (before 20th Dec 2025)
Regular Entry Fee: NZ$220.00
Late Entry Fee: NZ$260.00 (after 1st Feb 2026)

Early bird Entry Fee: NZ$180.00 (before 20th Dec 2025)
Regular Entry Fee: NZ$210.00
Late Entry Fee: NZ$270.00 (after 1st Feb 2026)
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