Kick off summer at Otehei Bay on Saturday 21 November. Join us for a family-friendly afternoon on Urupukapuka Island with live music from Epic, great food, refreshing drinks and serious Bay vibes.

The last Sips & Sounds sold out, so round up your crew and book early. Epic take the stage from 1pm, so get across early, grab a drink from the fully licensed beachfront Café & Bar and settle in for a classic Kiwi day at the beach. Sips & Sounds is proudly partnered with Long White X.

Epic bring exceptional vocalists, premium sound equipment and quality instruments together for a live show that runs from timeless '60s classics to today's chart-toppers, with plenty of crowd favourites and sing-along anthems.

Entry is FREE. Just book your ferry from Paihia or Russell, or come across on your own boat.

Ferry departs Paihia at 11:30am | 2:00pm

Ferry departs Russell at 11:40am | 2:10pm

Ferry returns from Otehei Bay at 4:15pm | 5:45pm | 7:15pm

Return ferry: Adult $80 | Child (5-15 yrs) $45 | Family Pass (2 Adults & 2 Children) $205 | Under 5s travel free

Otehei Bay operates under a managed licence and BYO is not permitted. Picnic blankets and camping chairs welcome, but no outside food on the restaurant grounds. Security will be onsite checking ID and monitoring alcohol consumption.