The G.J Gardener 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.

2025 G.J Gardener Tournament Champions

Tāne: Mcmannaway/Hartles

Wāhine: Quigley/Stevenson

Tour Information

Lake Karapiro

Competition Dates📅 Friday, 30th January 2026 - Sunday, 1st February 2026

Location📍 Might River Domain, Lake Karapiro

Key Dates & Deadlines

• Seeding Cut Off: Monday, 26th January 2026

Please ensure you have current VNZ membership.

Entries are now closed

Auckland

Competition Dates📅 Friday, 13th February 2026 - Sunday, 15st February 2026

Location📍 Harbour Beach Centre, Mairangi Bay

Key Dates & Deadlines

• Team Rosters Due in Teambuilder: Friday, 30th January 2026

• Seeding Cut Off: Monday, 9th February 2026
  

Entries are now closed

Futher details will be posted closer to the time, including draws and site map and parking

Christchurch

Competition Dates📅 Friday, 20th February 2026 - Sunday, 22nd February 2026

Location📍 Pioneer Stadium, Christchurch

Key Dates & Deadlines

• Entries Open: 24 September 2025 

• Entries Close: Friday, 6th February 2026 

• Team Rosters Due in Teambuilder: Friday, 6th February 2026

• Seeding Cut Off: Monday, 16th February 2026

New Zealand Open         (Previously Finals)

Competition Dates📅 Friday 6th March 2026 - Sunday 8th March 2026

Location📍 Mount Maunganui Main Beach, Tauranga

Key Dates & Deadlines

• Entries Open: 24 September 2025 

• Entries Close: Friday, 20th February 2026 

• Team Rosters Due in Teambuilder: Friday, 20th February 2026 

• Seeding Cut Off: Monday, 2nd March 2026

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