🌿 Te Anau Waitangi Festival 2026
Schedule
Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 am
UTC+13:00Location
Lions Park | Queenstown, OT
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Hosted by Te Anau Waitangi Charitable Trust Friday 6 February • Lions Park, Te Anau
Join us for a vibrant, family‑friendly celebration of Waitangi Day in the heart of Fiordland. This year’s festival theme is Ngā Rauemi o te Taiao – Nature’s Resources, honouring the stories, knowledge, and natural treasures of our environment.
Programme Highlights
11:30am – Mihi Whakatau & Ngā Herenga Waka Kapa Haka
A warm welcome and powerful kapa haka performance to open the day.
12:30pm – Traditional Hāngi Served
Prepared by local whānau and shared with the community.
🎉 All‑Afternoon Activities at Lions Park
Dr. Rock – Discover Te Anau’s Geological Story
Hands‑on rock exploration for all ages. Learn how erosion shapes our lakefront, identify “rock families,” explore rock trays from the high‑ and low‑tide marks, and bring your own rocks for Dr. Rock to identify.
Immersive cultural activities
- Arts & craft stalls
- Te Anau Raranga Rōpū (weaving)
- Kai Māori
- Kemu with Fiordland Outdoor Playgroup
- Te Anau School Kapa Haka
Giant sandpit & water slide
🌞 Bring the whānau, enjoy the kai, and celebrate together.
Free entry • All welcome • Whānau‑friendly
🌱 Before Waitangi Day
- Storywalk in the Te Anau Memorial Gardens – “The Big Boil Up”
- NZ flags displayed throughout town
- Mararoa School art display – Wapiti Café
05 Feb: Bilingual Story Time (3:10pm) & Nature Art (3:30pm) – Te Anau Library
06–08 Feb: Mixed media art exhibition – Old Westpac Building
For updates, visit: www.teanauwaitangiday.co.nz
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Where is it happening?
Lions Park, 96 Te Anau Ter, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand, QueenstownEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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