Celebrating the craftmanship of wooden boats and the stories they hold, join us for the 2026 Auckland Wooden Boat Festival. Activities take place all weekend long at the New Zealand Maritime Museum, Percy Vos Boat Yard, Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour.
More events will be announced soon. Scroll down for a preview of what’s to come.
Sat 14 & Sun 15 March, 10am - 5pm | Free
Step inside the iconic Percy Vos Boat Yard and see traditional boatbuilding come alive as part of the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival.
Sat 14 and Sun 15 March, 10am - 4pm | Free, bookings required
Join us for two days of inspiring talks, presentations, and a film screening, featuring experts and enthusiasts who share personal stories about all things wooden boats, from navigation to heritage preservation and maritime history.
Sat 14 & Sun 15 March, 10.30am - 3pm | Free
Look out for SS Puke and hop aboard for a steamy one-way sail from the museum to the Viaduct Events Centre, where the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival will be in full swing.
Please note that Puke has limited capacity, and due to her much‑loved status, you may experience longer wait times for sails.
Fri 13 March, 6.30pm - 8pm | $75pp
Kick off your Auckland Wooden Boat Festival weekend with a special sunset sailing aboard our heritage vessel, Ted Ashby. Savour delicious snacks and enjoy a complimentary drink as you soak in the beauty of Waitematā Harbour by sunset.
Sat 14 & Sun 15, 10am - 2pm | Free
Head up to Level 2 of the museum and step into the model‑making workshop, where our highly skilled makers bring miniature boats to life.
Sat 14 and Sun 15 March, 10am - 5pm | Free
Bring the whanau along to the Kids Zone at the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival, hosted by New Zealand Maritime Museum at Viaduct Events Centre. From crafts to storytime sessions and interactive activities, there’s plenty to keep young minds and busy hands entertained.
Sat 14 and Sun 15 March, 10am - 5pm | Free
Head over to Viaduct Events Centre and explore our pacific connections through the pop up exhibition Tāngata Moana Mātauranga.
Sat 14 - Sun 15 | Tickets from $15pp
Set sail aboard one of the museum’s beautiful heritage vessels and experience the charm of traditional wooden boat. Cruise along the stunning Waitematā Harbour and enjoy some of the very best views of Auckland’s iconic skyline and waterfront landmarks.
Fri 13, 4pm - 8pm, Sat 14 & Sun, 15 10am - 5pm | Free event
The Auckland Wooden Boat Festival has a huge lineup of activities at Viadcut Events Centre and a sea of wooden boats on display at Jellicoe Harbour. Head to the website for more information.
Image credit Suellen Hurley Live Sail Die
