Family Fun

Plenty of cool things to see and explore for the whole family

Kids Zone

Bring your little Mermaids & Pirates to enjoy the activities by the Festival Lake

Gyotaku Fishpainting
by Ray White

Learn about Sail Northland's programs that encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in the sport of sailing. Come, meet the kids and the adults and see the dinghies they use.

R. Tucker Thompson

Northland’s own tall ship the R. Tucker Thompson will be docked amongst the display boats.

Saturday – 10–3pm

Open day (Koha), Scones and tea/coffee $5

Sunday – 10–12pm

Pirate Party onboard (Koha)

Boat rides

Take a free ride on the steamboats (koha) or hop onboard our harbour cruise launch, Waipapa, for a ticketed 40 minute cruise from Town Basin to Kissing Point. $15 for adults, $10 for children