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 and Auckland Boat Show, the 2026 festival introduces exciting New Zealand firsts, blending food, culture, and entertainment into a unique summer experience for everyone.
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06-07 Mar
Classic Yacht Racing
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.
- Sports
- Central Auckland
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28 Feb - 01 Mar
Try Sailing at Moana Auckland Festival
Try Sailing at the Moana Auckland Festival is a FREE on-water experience delivered by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, made possible thanks to our partners Titan Marine Engineering.
- Sports
- Central Auckland
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Now - 05 Jul
Ngā Huhua: Abundance
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.
- Exhibitions
- Central Auckland
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06-22 Mar
Waiora Te Ūkaipō - The Homeland
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.
- Performing Arts
- Central Auckland
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