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Whangārei Maritime Festival
10–11 October 2026

This year's theme River of Time brings Whangārei’s Town Basin to life with boats, adventure and hands-on fun for the whole whānau.

Water

2025 Festival Zones

20+ BOATS IN THE TOWN BASIN
THE DOCKS
ZONE SPONSOR WHANGAREI MARINA

EXHIBITORS ON LAND
THE BRIDGE
ZONE SPONSOR NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL

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TALKS & AT THE HUNDERTWASSER
TALES FROM THE SEA
ZONE SPONSOR MAST

KIDS ZONE
THE FESTIVAL LAKE
ZONE SPONSOR RAY WHITE

ON STAGE & AROUND THE BASIN
ENTERTAINMENT
ZONE SPONSOR NORTHPORT

AT HIHIAUA PARK
RESCUES & RACING
ZONE SPONSOR NORTH TUGZ

ANCHOR PARTNERS

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2025 FESTIVAL PATRONS

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