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Auckland's Big Day Out |  Mt Smart Stadium
Jan 2010 (annual)
Australia's huge touring music festival, Big Day Out, spreads its wings to include New Zealand and starts its annual tour in Auckland, at the Mt Smart Stadium. |
Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta |  Waitemata Harbour
Jan 2010 (annual)
Hundreds of boats take part in the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, an event that dates back to 1840, 11 years before the first America's Cup. The waters of Waitemata Harbour come alive with different races and parades throughout the day. |
Waiheke Island Wine Festival |  Waiheke Island
Feb 2010 (annual)
Waiheke Island, just half an hour's boat trip from Auckland, held its first wine festival in 2003. Unfortunately, the event was cancelled in 2008 but is back on track for a 2009 appearance. |
Pasifika Festival |  Western Springs Stadium
Mar 2010 (annual)
The Pasifika Festival, at Auckland's Western Springs Stadium, is a celebration of the art, culture and lifestyle of the South Pacific, showcasing all things Polynesian, from traditional food and handicrafts to contemporary arts and music. |
New Zealand Film Festival: Auckland |  Auckland
Jul 2010 (annual)
New Zealand goes film crazy during its annual nationwide series of film festivals. The event starts here in Auckland's theatres and cinemas and then tours round the North and South Islands' main cities until November. |
Rally New Zealand |  Auckland
Aug 2010 (annual)
The world's top international drivers compete in Rally New Zealand, tackling the beautiful landscape of the Auckland region. The event is one of the highlights of the rally season and is part of the FIA World Rally Championship. |
Air New Zealand Fashion Week |  Viaduct Harbour
Sep 2010 (annual)
The Air New Zealand Fashion Week takes over Auckland's Viaduct Harbour for six days in September. Professionals and members of the public watch as the cream of the country's thriving fashion industry send their latest creations down the catwalk. |
Auckland Marathon |  Auckland
Nov 2010 (annual)
The Auckland Marathon attracts thousands of runners, making it one of New Zealand's most popular events. For those who can't face the full distance, there's also a half marathon, quarter marathon and 5km walk. |
Auckland Art Gallery |  Auckland Art Gallery
Daily
A delightful mixture of indigenous art - Maori and settlers' - with a sprinkling of the international, the Auckland Art Gallery is a great success. Tall white neo-classical walls house the renovated interior and a series of pleasantly-sized galleries, showing off both the permanent collection and visiting exhibitions. |
Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World |  Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World
Daily
Underwater adventures are all the rage at the moment, particularly in more tropical climes, but Kelly Tarlton's in Auckland (named after the late diver) really does win the prize. Both a mega aquarium and an "Antarctic encounter", this really is a wildlife spectacular. Great fun for all the family. |
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