Southern Cross Round the Bays 2026 - Food Trucks

Southern Cross Round the Bays is back for 2026!

Be part of NZ’s funnest fun run series: from Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland down the coast to Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington and across the Strait to Ōtautahi Christchurch.

This event series is managed by Stuff Events and we are looking for food trucks and stallholders who sell healthy food to fit in with our goal of a happier and healthier Aotearoa.

Food trucks and food stalls will be located at the finish line in each location.

Event details

• Wellington - Sunday 15 February 2026 - Kilbirnie Park, Kilbirnie
• Christchurch - Sunday 22 February 2026 - Thomson Park, New Brighton
• Auckland - Sunday 8 March 2026 - Vellenoweth Green, St Heliers

Approximate Timings

• Set up: Auckland - Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm; Wellington & Christchurch 6.00am - 8:30am
• Service: Sunday (all locations) 9.00am - 1.00pm
• Pack down: Sunday (all locations) 1.00pm - 5.00pm

Site fees

• $300 incl GST per stall per event

Please note:

• At Stuff Events, sustainability is a key priority across our events portfolio and we continue to make improvements to reduce each event’s environmental footprint. Please agree and adhere to our event terms and requirements when you sign up.
• We do not provide power, water or any equipment - you must provide these yourself.
• All food trucks are to comply with local Council bylaws around food safety, licensing and waste management initiatives.
• There is no provision for the disposal of used oil. This must be taken with you at the end of the event.
• All food trucks/food stalls must be able to accept card payments.