31/03/2026
What a week. What a crowd. What a Beach Hop.
A massive thank you to every single one of you who showed up, backed the event and stuck it out through the weather and the changes. Five incredible days and despite everything thrown at us, the energy, the atmosphere, and the passion never dropped.
That’s what Repco Beach Hop is all about.
From the unbelievable cars, bikes, and caravans… to the music, the people, the smiles, and the pure grit to keep going, you made it something special. We couldn’t be prouder of this community.
To our entrants, sponsors, volunteers, crew, and supporters, thank you. You didn’t just turn up, you delivered.
And if this year showed us anything… it’s that nothing stops Beach Hop.
Start marking it in the calendar now, we’re coming back even bigger.
17–21 March 2027
We can’t wait to show you what’s coming next.
2026 Prize Giving Results
(Sorry if we missed anyone)
Top 3 Bikes
• Glenn Dyball – 2016 Custom Chopper ( #7006)
• Rangi Lyndon – Harley Davidson Road King ( #7034)
• Joel Armstrong – Harley Davidson ( #7029)
Top Bike
• Joel Armstrong – Harley Davidson ( #7029)
Top 2 Caravans
• Tony Raffles – 1948 Tanner ( #8015)
• Karyn Lambert – 1974 Anglo Pullman ( #8014)
Top Caravan
• Karyn Lambert – 1974 Anglo Pullman ( #8014)
Top 5 Cars
• Patrick Jenden – 1956 Chev Apache ( #28)
• John Gamble – 1969 Chev Chevelle ( #34)
• Rex Moyle – 1948 Custom Packard ( #214)
• Steve Salmond – 1947 Chev Pickup ( #935)
• Reece Melville – 1956 Chev Belair ( #977)
Top Car
• Steve Salmond – 1947 Chev Pickup ( #935)
Top Shop
• Pumice Patch
Cool Classic Car (Coastguard Pick)
• Paul Taylor – Ford LTD 1969 ( #428)
Whanga Books Best Hot Rod
• Maddox Kane
Isometric Young Guns (Under 25)
• Joel Griffin – 1952 Chev Deluxe ( #117)
Des Rea Family Pick
• Alan & Maxine Rees – 1966 Ford Mustang ( #284)
Best Nostalgia Hot Rod
• Paul Tilsley – 1936 Ford Coupe ( #121)
JCD Best Pickup
• Robyn Ganley – 1946 Dodge Pickup ( #923)
Repco Best Hot Rod
• Neil Baker – 1935 Ford Roadster ( #812)
Harcourts Best House
• 103a Charleston Ave
NZHRA Top Car
• Tim Kennedy – 1932 Ford Coupe ( #917)
Best Custom Car
• Rex Moyle – 1948 Custom Packard ( #214)
Rock n Roll Club Banner
• Whakatane
Richard Skelly Memorial
• Ben Armstrong – Harley Heritage
$10,000 Entrant Draw
• Lisa Holmes
Winner of Mustang
• Kerry (Woody) Wood
Winner of Harley Davidson
• Gary Wi Hongi
