2013 Hyundai Tour Event Dates
Hyundai Tour Event 1, 5-6 January, Raglan (4-star)
Hyundai Tour Event 2, 13-19 January, Piha (5-star) – National Championships
Hyundai Tour Event 3, 1-3 February, Sandy Bay (4-star)
Hyundai Tour Event 4, 16-17 February, Fitzroy Beach, New Plymouth (4-star)
Hyundai Tour Event 5, 1-2 March, Mount Maunganui (4-star)

What: Hyundai Tour Event 1
Where: Raglan
When: 5-6 January
Rating: SNZ Longboard 4 Star
Prize Money: $3,050
Divisions: Open Men, Women, Under 18 Men, Over 40, Over 50, SUP and SUP Race, Logger Expression Session
Information:  The opening event of the tour brings all the surfers out of the woodwork and the event being held at Raglan will amplifiy this further.  Held during the peak summer season the surfers have plenty of beach goers to surf in front of.  Raglan is the best venue in New Zealand to watch surfing, with surfers a mere stones throw away from the rocks.  Nice summer swells can frequent the West Coast at this time of the year and it is important that all surfers get their campaign off to the best possible start with a good result at the event.
Additional activities: Hyundai will lay on their usual hospitality in association with the local Hamilton Hyundai Dealer - Waikato Motor Group.  Check out all the latest Hyundai vehicles or take on some other land based activities on the beach. 
Promotional activity: There will be a gold coin donation BBQ and refreshments.  The Hyundai girls will be out selling raffle tickets for the longboard.  All proceeds from the raffle go to the Point Boardriders Club of Raglan.
Defending champions: Open Men – Thomas Kibblewhite (Auck), Open Women – Mischa Davis (Piha), Under 18 Men – Nic Jones (Aus), Over 40 – Brian Young (Orewa), Over 50 – Mike Thomson, SUP - Daniel Kereopa (Rag), SUP Race - Warwick Grey (Waihi Beach).
Entry: Enter online here.
Entry closing dates: 31st December 2011

What: Hyundai Tour Event 2 (2013 Hyundai Naitonal Championships)
Where: Piha Beach, Auckland
When: 13-19 January
Rating: SNZ Longboard 5 Star
Prize Money: N/A
Divisions: Open Men, Women, Under 18 Men, SUP and SUP Race
Information:  The birth place of the modern surfboard in New Zealand is Piha Beach.  Piha is notorious for big swells but this time of the year can be settled often with early morning offshores and afternoon sea breezes.  Over 20 divisions are contested at the event over a seven day period.  It is the perfect excuse for the ultimate surf trip/getaway.  Make sure you take the chance to head to the event and catch some of the best surf that New Zealand has to offer.
Additional activities: Hyundai will lay on their usual hospitality in association with the local Auckland Hyundai Dealer.  Check out all the latest Hyundai vehicles or take on some other land based activities on the beach.  
Promotion activity: There will be a gold coin donation BBQ and refreshments.  The Hyundai girls will be out selling raffle tickets for the longboard.  All proceeds from the raffle go to the local Lion Rock Boardriders Club.
Defending National Champions: Open Men – Thomas Kibblewhite (Auck), Open Women – Anna Jolly (Auck), Under 18 Men – Ben Poulter (Rag), SUP - Shayne Baxter (Chch), SUP Race - Armie Armstrong (Rag).
Entry: Enter online here.
Entry closing dates: 7th January
Hyundai Tour hotline: For on the day event schedules and event locations please call 0211134506. 


What: Hyundai Tour Event 3
Where: Sandy Bay, Whangarei
When: 1-3 February (Friday - Sunday)
Rating: SNZ Longboard 4 Star
Prize Money: $3,050
Divisions: Open Men, Women, Under 18 Men, Over 40, Over 50, SUP, SUP Race, Logger Expression Session
Information:  The Sandy Bay event is a must on the longboard calendar.  Held over Waitangi Weekend, this event is like an annual pilgrimage where everyone gets together.  Out of cell phone coverage, the place is tranquil and relaxing and the event has one of the best atmospheres there is.  The event has recently held the tag of the most festive event of the tour with IC Motors stepping up the corporate hospitality with bands at the beach and big marquees.
Additional activities: Hyundai will lay on their usual hospitality in association with the local Hyundai Dealer IC Motors.  Check out all the latest Hyundai vehicles. 
Promotion activity: There will be a gold coin donation BBQ and refreshments.  The Hyundai girls will be out selling raffle tickets for the longboard.  All proceeds from the longboard raffle go to the local North Coast Boardriders Club.
Defending champions: Open Men – Taylor Jensen (USA), Open Women – Wini Paul (Sandy Bay), Under 18 Men – Nic Jones (Aus), Over 40 – Brian Young (Orewa), Over 50 – Mark Hoyle (Orewa), SUP - Shayne Baxter (Chch), SUP Race - Armie Armstrong (Rag)
Entry: Enter online here.
Entry closing dates: 29th January
Hyundai Tour hotline: For on the day event schedules and event locations please call 0211134506. 

What: Hyundai Tour Event 5
Where: Tay Street, Mount Maunganui
When: 1-2 March (Friday – Saturday)
Rating: SNZ Longboard 4 Star
Prize Money: $3,050
Divisions: Open Men, Women, Under 18 Men, Over 40, Over 50, SUP, SUP Race and Logger Division
Information:  The finale at the Mount will determine the Hyundai Tour Champions for 2013.  Mount Maunganui is often regarded as the home of surfing and plays host to the biggest surf museum in New Zealand. Nice summer swells can frequent the East Coast of the North Island at this time of the year so everyone is geared up for a big finish to the Tour.  You will have to be there to find out what goes down in 2013.  Major bragging rights go on the line and hopes can often be dashed with just one bad heat.  The event will be held on a Friday and Saturday with the Saturday night festivities coinciding with the end of the Tour.
Additional activities: Hyundai will lay on their usual hospitality in association with the local Farmer Auto Village Hyundai Dealer.  Check out all the latest Hyundai vehicles and come be part of the aciton. 
Promotion activity: There will be a gold coin donation BBQ and refreshments.  The Hyundai girls will be out selling raffle tickets for the  longboard.  All proceeds from the raffle go to the local fire brigade.
Defending champions: Open Men - Zen Wallis (Piha), Women - Georgia Young (Aus), Junior Men - Matt Craig (Whakatane), Over 40 - Brian Young (Orewa), Over 50 - Mike Thomson, SUP - Daniel Kereopa (Rag), SUP Race - Shaun Hovell (Gis)
Entry: Enter online here.
Entry closing dates: 25th February