Thunder in the Bay

Thunder In The Bay 2026 will bring the Harley thunder back to Paihia in Northland over the weekend of November 13-15, 2026.

Thunder In The Bay is proudly organised by H.O.G. Auckland Chapter. Tickets go on sale through Eventbrite on Friday 1st May at 7:00pm. Ticket numbers are limited and will be sold on a first come first served basis.

Our rally will be based at the Copthorne Hotel in Paihia with early registration on Thursday 12th November between 4.00pm and 5.00pm or Friday 13th November between 3.30pm - 5.30pm as we count down to a massive evening of entertainment starting with a full buffet dinner from 6:00pm followed by a charity auction and then dancing the night away to live music provided by Auckland band Ran For Cover.

We have a preferential booking price with Copthorne should you wish to stay at the H.O.G. rally venue. When making your Copthorne accommodation booking ensure you use our special H.O.G. code "HARLEY26" to secure the preferential rate or alternately use the link below which has the code already loaded:

Auckland Harley Davidson - Delegates

Rally merchandise can now be ordered online directly from our supplier for delivery straight to your door before the rally. Browse the link below for a look at the range of options available including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, caps and bucket hats.

https://codesport.co.nz/catalog/thunder-in-the-bay-1107911.htmx

Refer to the detailed agenda for a daily breakdown of scheduled activities.

Info: Registration open Rangatira Room

Info: Registration open Rangatira Room

Info: Buffet Dinner Waitaha Event Centre Copthorne Hotel (see FAQ for shuttle details)

Info: Live Auction plus Silent Auction Winners Announced, Waitaha Event Centre, Copthorne Hotel (all proceeds going to local Hato Hone St John)

Info: Live Band, Waitaha Event Centre, Copthorne Hotel

Info: Assemble Williams Rd Carpark Paihia

Info: Scenic Ride departs Williams Rd Carpark

Info: Afternoon free: visit local hotspots - take a ferry to Russell; ride to Kawakawa famous for its WC’s The Hundertwasser Toilets (true!); Treaty House Waitangi; Shop/dine local and so much more!

Info: Café & Bar Copthorne Hotel “Meet a Mate” and chill! First wine/beer complimentary (ticket/s in your Registration bag) Cash bar and bar menu available

Info: That’s a Wrap! Time to head Home - Ride and Have Fun!

Event venue & nearby stays

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands, 1 Tau Henare Drive, Paihia, New Zealand

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