top of page
boats v1.jpg

SAILING GROUPS

Waikawa Women’s Regatta 2026

​

Katie and Mad about Travel are very excited to be offering a group trip to the Waikawa Women’s Regatta in Picton this year.

 

It will be a fun weekend away with two days of sailing, laughter, good food & wine and a chance to hang out with like-minded ladies!

​

The plan is…….

 

Fri 11 Sep - Depart Auckland at 7.40 am arrive Blenheim 9.10 am, we are doing the early flight so we get a full day of activities and fun in Blenheim and Picton.

On arrival in Blenheim we will head to a local winery for wine tasting (included) and lunch. After lunch we will have a transfer to the Waikawa Boating Club for the “Taste of Marlborough” cruise (own cost). At 7pm, after the cruise we will have a transfer to the Picton Waterfront Apartments, then its free time to go out for dinner or just relax!

 

Sat 12 Sep Race Day – Morning transfer to WBC for breakfast, followed by a briefing and then racing. After the days racing is concluded there will be dinner at WBC, then a transfer back to the Picton Waterfront Apartments.

 

Sun 13 Sep Race Day – morning transfer to WBC for breakfast, then racing and prize giving will conclude the regatta. After prizegiving we will catch a transfer back to Picton Waterfront Apartments. That evening we will go out to the Irish pub for dinner.

 

Mon 14 Sep – Check out at 10 am, we will head to a local café for brunch or you can go shopping or for a walk. Then at 12 pm we have a transfer to Blenheim to catch the 2.30 pm flight home to Auckland after an awesome weekend of sailing, socialising and having a blast.

​

Package Price

Twin share room NZ$ 1399.00 per person – two twin beds

Single room NZ$ 1599.00 per person – Single queen bed 

​

Book by the 28 February and receive an early bird discount of $100.00.

 

If you are using Airpoints please let me know as the above price will be cheaper.

 

Includes - Return airfares, accommodation at the Picton Waterfront Apartments, all transfers & wine tasting on Friday

 

Not included – Regatta related costs and entry fees, WBC Taste of Marlborough” cruise, all meals and drinks

 

Deposit (non-refundable) - $500 per person, final payment due 60 days prior to travel.

​

Keen to come along, then email katie@madabouttravel.co.nz or call 0800 623 872

Waikawa Womens Regatta.png
bottom of page