Events and news: February 2012
LEIGH MARINE DISCOVERY CENTRE
Edith Winstone Blackwell Interpretive Centre

This new marine centre is now open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm. There is an amazing display of marine life information where you can learn more about marine science and studies.
Park in the Department of Conservation carpark, walk across bridge and follow the path. This intiative is part of Auckland University's Leigh Marine Laboratory and is found at the end of Goat Island Road, overlooking the Goat Island Marine Reserve.
LEIGH recorded the highest annual average temperature for 2011
NIWA ANNUAL CLIMATE SUMMARY 2011
The Niwa statistics for 2011 have shown Leigh, with an average temperature of 16.7deg C, to be New Zealand's warmest town.
Luckily there are plenty of beautiful beaches to cool off when the temperature reaches the highest. Snorkel with the fishes at Goat Island, swim at Matheson Bay, enjoy the solitude of Pakiri Beach, Tawharanunui's beautiful ocean beach, Omaha Beach or other nearby places. May the sun keep shining!
Leigh Sawmill Café - view for more information
| 3 Feb | THE RED EYES |
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| 5 Feb | WAITANGI DOUBLE HEADER |
| 10 Feb | SAWMILL HOUSE ARREST |
| 11Feb | DICTAPHONE BLUES AND BOND STREET BRIDGE |
| 12 Feb | OTTIGNON BROTHERS |
| 17 Feb | NICO STOJAN THE BERLIN UNDERGROUND SOUND |
| 3 Mar | EDDIE NUMBERS |
| 4 Mar | OUTER BASE w DAN PAINE & DYLAN C |
Leigh Family Fishing Contest
Sunday March 17th, 2012
Supporting Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
- Great Prizes
- Live Music and Bar
- Hangi
- Bouncy Castle
- Lolly Scramble
- Fish Auction plus raffles
Tickets from:
Leigh General Store, Leigh Garage, Warkworth Sports World and Snells Beach Dive & Fish
Or Phone 09 422 6780
Here are just 12 reasons to visit lovely Leigh:
- NEW interpretive centre at the Leigh Marine Laboratory
- New Zealand's best coastal marine reserve
- Gigs at the Sawmill Cafe
- Snorkel off the beach in the marine reserve with the fishes
- Spectacular coastal walks
- New Zealand's only reptile park
- View the outer reefs and caves of Goat Island on the Glass Bottom Boat
- Close to Tawharanui, Pakiri and Scandrett Regional Parks
- Do a Try Dive scuba experience at Goat Island
- Close to Matakana's cinemas, vineyards and markets
- See passing whales and dolphins including orca
- Fish or dive at the renowned Leigh Reef