The Auckland Wooden Boat Festival is back
by Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2 Nov 23:47 UTC
13-15 March 2026
2024 Auckland Wooden Boat Festival © Suellen Hurling / Live Sail Die
Come join AWBF as we head over to New Zealand for the second biennial Auckland Wooden Boat Festival held along Auckland's vibrant waterfront from 13-15 March 2026.
Founded in 2024 by Tony Stevenson and Michelle Khan-Stevenson of the Tino Rawa Trust the three-day festival celebrates the craftsmanship, heritage and community spirit of New Zealand's classic boats. New Zealand has the largest fleet of classic yachts still actively sailing in the world.
At the inaugural Auckland Wooden Boat Festival in 2024, more than 200 boats, models and memorabilia were on display, and more than 10,000 people of all ages enjoyed the event.
The Auckland Wooden Boat Festival is part of Moana Auckland - New Zealand's Ocean Festival.
More information available here.