Bring the whanau along to the Kids Zone at the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival, hosted by New Zealand Maritime Museum at Viaduct Events Centre.
The Kids Zone is the ultimate hangout for curious, creative tamariki, filled with hands on fun throughout the day. From crafts to storytime sessions and interactive activities, there’s plenty to keep young minds and busy hands entertained.
Discover what is planned below:
Raingutter Regatta | Sat 14 & Sun 15 March | 10am - 5pm
Choose your vessel and try to beat your buddy! Take a deep breath and see who will make it over the finish line first.
Storytime | Sat 14 & Sun 15 March | 10.30am, 11.30am, 1pm & 2pm
Climb aboard for ocean tales, salty adventures, and seaside creatures big and small.
Make a Sea Story Puppet | Sat 14 & Sun 15 March | 10am - 5pm
Colour and create a paper puppet, choose a salty sailor or a mysterious mermaid, and tell your own ocean story.
Float Your Boat | Sat 14 & Sun 15 March | 10am - 5pm
Design your own mini sailboat and see if it stays upright on the water. Play with balance, weight, and shape to make a boat that won’t tip over.
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