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Whangarei Maritime Festival at Whangarei's Town Basin Marina - Maritime festival comeback

by New Zealand Marina Operators Association 17 Nov 2023 12:06 NZDT
Whangarei Maritime Festival at Whangarei's Town Basin Marina © New Zealand Marina Operators Association

The Whangarei Maritime Festival at Whangarei's Town Basin Marina was a huge hit drawing over 13,000 people, making it one of Northland's biggest events of the year.

The free family-focused festival celebrated Whangarei's maritime spirit past, present and future with on-water and shoreside displays, hands-on activities, entertainment and seminars.

A wooden boat festival has also been announced for Auckland. Taking place from 1-3 March 2024 as part of the Moana Auckland Festival it will tell the stories of classic boats of all types, on the Auckland Waterfront.

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