The G.J Gardner New Zealand Beach Tour is the premier series for the nation’s top beach volleyball athletes, showcasing world-class competition at some of Aotearoa’s most iconic venues. Kicking off in January and running through to March, the tour features stops at Lake Karapiro, Mairangi Bay and Christchurch, building momentum toward the season finale — the New Zealand Open in Mount Maunganui.

With a festival-style atmosphere combining elite sport, fan engagement, and community connection, the tour offers athletes the chance to earn national ranking points, test themselves against the best, and inspire the next generation of players while celebrating summer on the sand.

Entries are now open.  Please see below to enter each event

Players need to be current members.  To purchase membership please click this link https://www.sporty.co.nz/vnz/about-us/vnz-membership-1?em=1

2026 G.J Gardner Tournament Champions

Tāne: Sadlier/Krajci

Wāhine: Rawle/Tiplady

2027 Tour Information

Mount Maunganui

Competition Dates📅 Friday, 15th January 2027 - Sunday, 17th January 2027

Location📍 Mount Maunganui Main Beach, Tauranga

Key Dates & Deadlines

• Entries Open: 30th September 2026
• Entries Close: Friday, 1st January 2027
• Entry Fee: $276 per team for Main Draw and Division 1. The fee includes team entry into one event and one playing top (singlet or crop top) per player, provided they have not received one at a previous event.
• Team Rosters Due in Teambuilder: Friday, 1st January 2027
• Draws  Released: 5pm, 11th January 2027

Auckland

Competition Dates📅 Friday, 22nd January 2027 - Sunday, 24th January 2027

Location📍Harbour Beach Volleyball Centre, Mairangi Bay

​​​​​​​Key Dates & Deadlines

• Entries Open: 30th September 2026
• Entries Close: Friday, 8th January 2027
• Entry Fee: $276 per team for Main Draw and Division 1.  The fee includes team entry into one event and one playing top (singlet or crop top) per player, provided they have not received one at a previous event.
• Team Rosters Due in Teambuilder: Friday, 8th January 2027
• Draws  Released: 5pm, 18th January 2027

Lake Karapiro

Competition Dates📅 Friday, 12th February 2027 - Sunday, 14th February 2027

Location📍 Mighty River Domain, Lake Karapiro

Key Dates & Deadlines

• Entries Open: 30th September 2026
• Entries Close: Friday, 29th January 2027
• Entry Fee: $276 per team for Main Draw and Division 1.  The fee includes team entry into one event and one playing top (singlet or crop top) per player, provided they have not received one at a previous event.
• Team Rosters Due in Teambuilder: Friday, 29th January 2027
• Draws  Released: 5pm, 8th February 2027

New Zealand Open

Competition Dates📅 Friday 19th February 2027 - Sunday 21st February 2027

Location📍 Mount Maunganui Main Beach, Tauranga

Key Dates & Deadlines

• Entries Open: 30th September 2026
• Entries Close: Friday, 5th February 2027
• Entry Fee: $276 per team for Main Draw and Division 1.  The fee includes team entry into one event and one playing top (singlet or crop top) per player, provided they have not received one at a previous event.
• Team Rosters Due in Teambuilder: Friday, 5th February 2027
• Draws  Released: 5pm, 15th February 2027

GJ Gardner Homes Official Naming Rights Sponsor

"At GJ's, we are strong supporters of sport across a wide range of disciplines. Working alongside Volleyball New Zealand to support a range of tours and events across the country, G.J. Gardner Homes is proud to support sports in our local communities." 

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