Opening Programme: 
4.45am - Dawn Blessing. There will be two dawn blessings held simultaneously at:

* Robert Findlay Wildlife Area - E Coast Road, Miranda

* Kopu Bridge - access and parking will be at the layby on the Hauraki/Auckland side of the bridge

8.30am - Gala Festival  - 79 Kopu Road, Kopu 
9.00am - Opening Speeches
9.30am - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony/ Rail Trail Open for riding / Festival continues.
9.30am to 3.00pm - Free Shuttle Services will operate between Kopu and:

* Pipiroa - Buchanan Road;

* Waitakaruru - next to the Country Store;

* Pūkorokoro-Miranda - Robert Findlay Wildlife Area - E Coast Rd, MIranda

1.00pm to 2.00pm - Best Dressed Bird Competition Registration, Judging and Prize Giving at Kopu 

Festival Fun for Everyone..
there will be...Games, Bouncy Castles, Music & entertainment, Food, Stalls & Win Spot Prizes

Best Dressed Bird Competition
Kids - Come dressed in your Best Bird Costume and be in to WIN a brand new red Trek Precaliper youth bike, courtesy of JollyBikes
Adults - Dress up too, and be in to WIN 2 x tickets to the Whitianga Waterways Summer Concert Tour 2018
1.00pm: Register for Judging at the registration kiosk in Kopu
1.30pm: Judging and winners announced

Register & Be In To Win
Purchase a $5 Hauraki Rail Trail supporter wristband and wear it on the day to win a family of four weekend at the Miranda Holiday Park (includes bike hire and shuttle service) plus other great spot prizes. 
Purchase from the registration kiosks at Kopu or Pūkorokoro-Miranda or when pre-registering at advertised organisations. 
All proceeds go towards the Hauraki Rail Trail Charitable Trust taking the Rail Trail from good to great.