KAITERETERE RECREATIONAL RESERVE
Free. No bookings required (unless for school bookings),

Waka will be beached daily from 9am - 3pm.

Taking place in Te Tau Ihu o te Waka a Māui at Kaiteretere Beach, Te Tai o Aorere, this will be the third festival since 2021.

The festival is a celebration, bringing together waka from across Aotearoa New Zealand.

It is a gathering of heritage, craftsmanship, waka workshops, interactive activities, and a platform for waka experts to share mātauranga waka. 

We hope that through the festival we raise awareness and educate people about the cultural significance and history of waka hourua, fostering a deeper understanding of waka hourua traditions for generations to come.