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Repco Beach Hop returns 17th – 21st March 2027, in Whangamata New Zealand New Zealand's biggest celebration of the 50s & 60s - 5 days of Rock'n'Roll, cars, bikes and FUN!

Repco Bathurst 1000 Sunday. Bragging rights are on the line!Will it be Chev, Ford or Toyota taking the win today?Zach Ba...
10/10/2026

Repco Bathurst 1000 Sunday. Bragging rights are on the line!
Will it be Chev, Ford or Toyota taking the win today?
Zach Bates has the Camaro on pole, but anything can happen on the Mountain.
Call it now! Who’s your pick to win?

HOW FAR WOULD YOU TRAVEL FOR BEACH HOP?The road trip starts long before you reach Whangamatā …and some of you have a BIG...
02/10/2026

HOW FAR WOULD YOU TRAVEL FOR BEACH HOP?

The road trip starts long before you reach Whangamatā …and some of you have a BIG journey planned!

Our furthest hometown entered so far is DRUMMOND, SOUTHLAND!

That’s around 1,600 kilometres of driving EACH WAY, plus a Cook Strait ferry crossing. An estimated 3,200 kilometres return (minus the main street Beach Hop laps)!

Now THAT’S commitment! From the far North to Southland… you guys are getting your cars ready and the countdown is ON. Open roads, mates, great music and a massive five days of Repco Beach Hop waiting at the other end!

We can’t wait to have you back, meet those of you coming for the first time and of course see your cars cruising into town and get Whangamatā rocking again!

TELL US WHERE YOU’RE COMING FROM AND WHAT YOU’RE DRIVING!

Repco Beach Hop 2027, March Wednesday 17th - Sunday 21st

BRING ON THE ROAD TRIP!

01/10/2026

DAY ONE OF ENTRIES & WHAT A RESPONSE!

Over 100 vehicles have already booked to come from the South Island! And there are entrants from the far North right down to the bottom of the South Island!

The countdown to REPCO BEACH HOP 2027 is well and truly ON!

Here an insight into what’s leading the field on day one:

•⁠ ⁠Most popular car: Bel Air
•⁠ ⁠Most popular brand: Ford (only just!)
•⁠ ⁠Most popular year: 1968
•⁠ ⁠Most popular colour: Blue
•⁠ ⁠Oldest car: 1920 Ford (it will be 107 years old when it arrives at Beach Hop!)

From all of us who organise Beach Hop, thank you from the bottom of our hearts to our extended Beach Hop family of car entrants. We know the time, money and love you put into your cars, and the effort it takes to get here. We never take that for granted.

You are the heart of Beach Hop. Every car has a story, and every one of you helps make this festival special. Your support means the world to us, and we’re pouring that same passion into putting on a massive five days for you!

17–21 March 2027. BRING IT ON!

ULTIMATE PASSES ARE SOLD OUT!What a start to Repco Beach Hop 2027 ticket sales!Our Ultimate Passes have officially sold ...
01/10/2026

ULTIMATE PASSES ARE SOLD OUT!

What a start to Repco Beach Hop 2027 ticket sales!

Our Ultimate Passes have officially sold out, but as of right now, Standard Vehicle Passes are still available.

If you know someone who hasn’t got their Vehicle Pass yet, now’s the time to tag them, send them this post or give them a rev up. Once they’re sold out, they’re gone!

So far, it’s not just Kiwis coming, we have people visiting from Australia, South Africa, Singapore and USA to join us in Whangamatā!

We’ve got loads in store for Repco Beach Hop 2027, and it’s shaping up to be one for the books.

Get your Standard Vehicle Pass while you still can!

30/09/2026

WOW! OVER 800 VEHICLES ENTERED IN JUST ONE HOUR!

After a couple of teething issues due to high demand, we’re off to a flying start! Thanks for your patience and the MASSIVE support this morning!

Repco Beach Hop 2027 is going to be something special. Bring on 17–21 March!

Who’s got their entry sorted?

This is a friendly reminder that we are 24 hours away from Repco Beach Hop 2027 ENTRIES OPENINGRegister through the link...
29/09/2026

This is a friendly reminder that we are 24 hours away from Repco Beach Hop 2027 ENTRIES OPENING

Register through the link in the comments to our NEW ticketing system powered by Flicket, to get an emailed updates for:

- Standard Vehicle Passes
- Ultimate Passes
- Motorbike Passes, &
- Retro Caravan Sites

All going LIVE on OCTOBER 1st

From 7AM on 1 October, you’ll go online and purchase your Beach Hop vehicle entry first.
The new upgraded process is nice and simple. Once you’ve purchased your entry, you’ll receive an email with a link to log back in and complete your vehicle and entrant details.

*Our vehicle criteria are not changing. Beach Hop vehicle entries are for vehicles up to 1972, along with our existing eligible vehicle categories. Please do not purchase a vehicle entry if your vehicle does not meet the Beach Hop entry criteria.

Entries open in 24 hours, on OCTOBER 1st at 7AM NZT!

3 days out from Repco Beach Hop 2027 entries opening!Register through the link in the comments to our NEW ticketing syst...
27/09/2026

3 days out from Repco Beach Hop 2027 entries opening!

Register through the link in the comments to our NEW ticketing system powered by Flicket, to get an emailed updates for:

- Vehicle Passes
- Ultimate Passes
- Motorbike Passes, &
- Retro Caravan Sites

All going LIVE on OCTOBER 1st

From 7AM on 1 October, you’ll go online and purchase your Beach Hop vehicle entry first.
The new upgraded process is nice and simple. Once you’ve purchased your entry, you’ll receive an email with a link to log back in and complete your vehicle and entrant details.

*Our vehicle criteria are not changing. Beach Hop vehicle entries are for vehicles up to 1972, along with our existing eligible vehicle categories. Please do not purchase a vehicle entry if your vehicle does not meet the Beach Hop entry criteria.

Entries open 7AM OCTOBER 1st - GET READY because we are!

ARE YOU REGISTERED FOR BEACH HOP 2027?There’s 6 days to go before entries open!Register through the link in the comments...
24/09/2026

ARE YOU REGISTERED FOR BEACH HOP 2027?

There’s 6 days to go before entries open!

Register through the link in the comments to our NEW ticketing system powered by Flicket, to get an emailed updates for Vehicle Passes, Ultimate Passes, Motorbike Passes, Retro Caravan Sites …….all going LIVE on OCTOBER 1st.

The new upgraded process is nice and simple. From 7AM on 1 October, you’ll go online and purchase your Beach Hop vehicle entry first.
Once you’ve purchased your entry, you’ll receive an email with a link to log back in and complete your vehicle and entrant details.

Our vehicle criteria are not changing. Beach Hop vehicle entries are for vehicles up to 1972, along with our existing eligible vehicle categories. Please do not purchase a vehicle entry if your vehicle does not meet the Beach Hop entry criteria.

Entries open 7AM OCTOBER 1st - GET READY because we are!

REGISTER your interest for Repco Beach Hop 27Register your interest so you know as soon as tickets become available and ...
20/09/2026

REGISTER your interest for Repco Beach Hop 27

Register your interest so you know as soon as tickets become available and can be set up and ready to go for 7am on October 1st, when tickets go live.

Register using the link in the comments.

Tag your friends and family below and share this post with your Beach Hop crew so they can register too!

And there’s plenty more to come for 2027, including our new ticketing system, events, prizes and more.

Watch this space. We’re levelling up for 2027!

BEACH HOP ENTRIES OPEN 7AM, 1 OCTOBER – NEW TICKETING SYSTEM!This year Beach Hop is moving to a new ticketing system pow...
09/09/2026

BEACH HOP ENTRIES OPEN 7AM, 1 OCTOBER – NEW TICKETING SYSTEM!

This year Beach Hop is moving to a new ticketing system powered by Flicket.

Our old entry system has served us well for many years, but it’s time for an upgrade!

The new process will be nice and simple.

From 7AM on 1 October, you’ll go online and purchase your Beach Hop vehicle entry first.

Once you’ve purchased your entry, you’ll receive an email with a link to log back in and complete your vehicle and entrant details.

Our vehicle criteria are not changing. Beach Hop vehicle entries are for vehicles up to 1972, along with our existing eligible vehicle categories.

Please do not purchase a vehicle entry if your vehicle does not meet the Beach Hop entry criteria.

We’ll release clear, simple instructions before entries open so everyone knows exactly what to do.

7AM, 1 OCTOBER – GET READY!

And we’ve got another exciting announcement coming soon – our NEW Beach Hop Membership, available to vehicle entrants and the public!

More details coming soon!

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