Get ready to dust off your togs and perfect those bombs, as this year’s Tauranga Moana Manu Champs is set to make a bigger splash than ever before.

For the first time, the annual Tauranga Moana bombing competition has been named an official qualifying event for the 2025 Z Manu World Champs. Along with local bragging rights, the winners in both the Manu and Freestyle jumping divisions will be fast-tracked into the Z Manu World Champs grand final in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, on 1 March 2025.

The free family event organised by Tauranga City Council in partnership with Z Manu World Champs will be one you won’t want to miss with free fades, free sausage sizzle, music, giveaways and lots more.

The competition is open to people aged 8 and older and is free to enter. There are limited numbers in each gender and age category, so people are encouraged to register online quickly, and get there early on the day to secure a spot on the wharf.

Registration Details

Online registrations are now closed, but there will be spots open up on the day. We suggest getting in early as they will be filled on a first come, first served basis. 

Anyone under 16 signing up on the day will need a parent or guardian to sign the waiver on their behalf to be eligible to participate.

There are four divisions split between three age categories and one freestyle category. The winning male and female from each category will qualify for the Z Manu World Champs.

The four divisions include:
12pm – Manu Youth (13-17 years)
1pm – Manu Kids (8-12 years)
2pm – 2.30pm Push Play session (community jump sesh)
2.30pm –  Freestyle (all ages)   
3.30pm – Manu Adults (18+)

Full terms and conditions are outlined on registration forms.

Join the Facebook event to stay up to date with everything happening on the day.

Please note: Photography and videography is being captured at this event and may be used for marketing purposes.

Parking
All parking in the city centre is free on weekends. We suggest parking at the Dive Crescent car park and walking along the new waterfront pathway to the Southern Waterfront.

Alternatively, it’s approx. a 5 - 10min walk from the Elizabeth Street parking building or Spring Street parking building.

Other parking options include Devonport Road car park, or on-street parking. Find out more about city centre parking here: https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/living/travel/parking/where-to-park

Bike parking
If you are biking in, there is free bike parking at the Bikebox shelters located on the Strand opposite Hamilton Street and at 1 Devonport Road near Red Square. Each bike shelter provides weather protection for 10 bikes/scooters and are monitored by CCTV cameras.

Mobility parking
Mobility parks are located in all the parking buildings and on street. For more mobility parking options, check out the TCC website: https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/living/travel/parking/mobility-parking

What to bring:

• Your kids, friends, whānau, neighbours… whoever you like!
• Water bottle
• Togs and towel
• Sunscreen (there will be free sunscreen and water available at the information tent if you run out).

Toilets
Public toilets are available on the Waterfront