MoanaAuckland
New Zealand’s Ocean Festival returns for its third edition from 28 February to 15 March 2026. Moana Auckland will deliver a unique line-up of events which capture the spirit of summer, the power of the ocean, and the cultural heartbeat of Tāmaki Makaurau.
What is Moana Auckland?
From 28 February to 15 March 2026, Auckland’s waterfront will come to life with three weeks of ocean-inspired events that honour our heritage and celebrate our connection to the moana (ocean).
Alongside favourites like the Z Manu World Champs, Auckland Wooden Boat Festival and Auckland Boat Show, the 2026 festival introduces exciting New Zealand firsts, blending food, culture, and entertainment into a unique summer experience for everyone.
Explore more of what’s on during Moana Auckland
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Classic Yacht Racing📅Fri 06 Mar
🕐11am - 4pm
📅Sat 07 Mar
🕐8am - 4pm
💲Free
Come down to the marina outside the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and watch the crews of the most magnificent and powerful Classic Yachts of yesteryear prepare for a weekend of hard-out racing on the Waitemata harbour as they did in the bygone era. -
Ngā Huhua: Abundance📅07 Nov 2025 - 05 Jul 2026
💲Free (with museum entry)
Dive into a deep blue world teeming with life in Ngā Huhua: Abundance, an immersive exhibition celebrating the lifeforce of Te Moana-nui-a-Toi, the outer Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, just beyond Auckland’s shores. Meet the surprising and spectacular creatures that call this place home, from tohorā (whales) to honu (turtles), and explore how this ecosystem now faces new threats. -
2026 NZ SUP National Championship📅Fri 06 Mar | 11am - 5pm
📅Sat 07 Mar | 8am - 2pm
📅Sun 08 Mar | 8am - 2pm
💲$35 - $130pp
Get ready for three epic days celebrating the heart and soul of our Stand Up Paddling community — from elite racers to first-timers who simply want to give it a go. This is your event, your crew combined with Auckland’s premier beach destination for SUP racing! Your chance to be part of something special.
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Waiora Te Ūkaipō - The Homeland📅06 - 22 Mar, 2026
🕐Multiple Showtimes (Visit Website)
💲From $50.00*
Set in the summer of 1965, Waiora follows Hone, who brings his whānau from the East Cape to the South Island in search of a better life. -
Wharf 2 Wharf📅Sat 28 Feb
🕐11am - 3pm
📅Sat 07 Mar
🕐11am - 3pm
💲Free
The Meet the Artist Collective is bringing their creative energy to Auckland’s waterfront, with a vibrant lineup of some of New Zealand’s best-loved painters, sculptors and muralists. -
Silo Park: Ocean with David Attenborough📅Friday 13 March
🕐8:30pm
💲FreeSilo Cinema, supported by Moana Auckland, is proud to present Ocean with David Attenborough.
Watch a Recap of Moana Auckland 2025
View more Highlights from Moana Auckland 2025
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Auckland Boat Show 2025
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Auckland Boat Show 2025
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Z Manu World Championship 2025
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Z Manu World Championships 2025
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Wooden Boat Festival 2025 | Talks and Tours
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Mermaid Parade: Summer on Queens Wharf 2025
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Millennium Cup 2025
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Millennium Cup 2025
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Moana Auckland Long Lunch 2025
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Moana Auckland Long Lunch 2025
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Sustainability Expo 2025
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