Queen & King of the Bay

Queen & King of the Bay Queen & King of the Bay is a ocean paddling surfski event in the Tasman region This event is part of the Darcy Price NZ Ocean surfski series. This race is 18km.

Queen & King of the Bay was first established in 2009 and is the South Island's longest running surfski race. In 2023, the event will be in it's 15th year and will be held on the 28th - 29th January 2023. The Queen & King of the Bay is a 26km paddle (Surfski and Waka Ama) departing from the stunning golden sandy Kaiteretere beach and passes along the Tasman Bay coastline - past Motueka, Kina and Ruby Bay and finishing at the picturesque and popular Mapua Wharf. The 'Abel Tasman Islands' event will be run again this year, however with a course change. Paddlers will start and finish at Kaiteretere Beach. This event is 18km and is open to surfski and waka ama. Paddlers will make their way from the beach to Split Apple Rock, then across to paddle clockwise around Adele Island and back to Kaiteretere Beach for an on land finish.

Queen & King of the Bay Team RelayNot quite ready for the full 30km Queen & King of the Bay? Grab a mate and take it on ...
14/08/2026

Queen & King of the Bay
Team Relay

Not quite ready for the full 30km Queen & King of the Bay?
Grab a mate and take it on together!

The Team Relay is a great way to experience the event, share the distance and build towards taking on the full course in the future.

Paddler One takes on the 20km journey from Marahau to Kina Beach, where they tag their teammate.
Paddler Two then jumps in for the final 10km from Kina Beach to Māpua, joining everyone at the finish.

It’s still 30km across the bay, you just get to share the adventure!

Find a paddling mate, decide who gets the 20km and who gets the 10km, and get training. Whether you're stepping up to a new distance, looking for a fun challenge, or simply keen to be part of the Queen & King of the Bay, the Team Relay is for you.

Two paddlers. Two legs. One adventure.

09/08/2026
Action shots from the 2026 Queen & King of the Bay. 2 of 2 uploads.iantraffordphotos
15/03/2026

Action shots from the 2026 Queen & King of the Bay. 2 of 2 uploads.
iantraffordphotos

Action shots from the 2026 Queen & King of the Bay. 1 of 2 uploads.iantraffordphotos
15/03/2026

Action shots from the 2026 Queen & King of the Bay. 1 of 2 uploads.
iantraffordphotos

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Mārahau Beach
Port Motueka

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