05/10/2026
The Great Race North is almost upon us, finishing in Russell this Labour Weekend!
This is the 44th PIC Coastal Classic, with crews setting sail from Devonport, Auckland, on Friday the 23rd of October. Teams will cover 119 nautical miles up the east coast to finish off at Russell Wharf in the beautiful Bay of Islands, with the fastest boats potentially arriving in under six hours!
Whether you're sailing, crewing, or coming to watch the fleet arrive, we have a holiday home waiting for you ashore.
In support of this great event, we've reduced our minimum stay to 2 nights for bookings between the 23rd - 26th October. Or if you are planning on staying for longer, you can also save 25% when you book for 4 nights or more as part of our Labour Weekend Getaway Deals special.
Click the link in the comments below to book direct and save using promo code Book direct with code 'Labour2026'.