# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Himatangi Beach Big Dig 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 am
- **Event Description**: The iconic Wellington Anniversary Weekend Himatangi Beach Big Dig is back for 2026, and it’s bigger than ever! ?

Join us at Himatangi Beach on Saturday 17th January for a massive day of digging! There are 100S of awesome prizes up for grabs. Proudly supported by Mitre 10 MEGA Palmerston North and More FM Manawatū.

We’re also bringing back the ‘Little Dig’. A safe place for kids under 5 to have a go at winning smaller prizes.

? Pre‑sale tickets are available now in-store at Mitre 10 MEGA Palmerston North 
Buying early not only saves you time on the day, but every pre‑sale ticket purchase also puts you in the draw to win a Weber Q2600N.?

Tickets will also be available at the beach from 10AM on the day. The Little Dig kicks off at 12PM, followed by the Big Dig at 1PM. We recommend arriving early to beat the queues and secure the best digging spot.

All ages are welcome. Hands only - no digging tools please.  

Every dollar raised goes directly to supporting the Palmerston North Surf Life Saving Club. 


HIMATANGI BEACH BIG DIG 2026
Saturday 17th January

DIG TIMES:  
?12PM – The Little Dig – $2.00 per ticket  
?1PM – The Big Dig – $5.00 per ticket
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/himatangi-beach-big-dig-2026/200029474208034
- **Event Categories**: kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 18

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029474208034?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=palmerston+north-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Palmerston North
- **state**: MW
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Himatangi Beach, New Zealand
- **lat**: -40.37163233
- **long**: 175.59778058
- **full address**: Himatangi Beach, New Zealand, Palmerston North, New Zealand

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Mitre 10 MEGA Palmerston North (https://allevents.in/org/mitre-10-mega-palmerston-north/23339646)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Himatangi Beach, New Zealand, Palmerston North, New Zealand
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Mitre 10 MEGA Palmerston North
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** kids
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Himatangi Beach Big Dig 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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