What’s On.
A day in the city. An evening by the sea. Plan your 2027 Auckland stay around sailing, swimming, waterfront races and city events, with The Kohi as your coastal base in Kohimarama.
Our selection looks ahead from February to November 2027. Dates checked 2 November 2026. Please confirm details and tickets with the organiser, and accommodation availability on Airbnb, before booking.
A base for active days
Coming for a regatta, ocean swim or race weekend? The Kohi is just 350 metres from Kohimarama Beach and 550 metres from St Heliers Beach. There is a full kitchen and a 30 m² covered outdoor area with a clear-roof pergola, a handy sheltered space for drying swimwear and sailing gear after a day on the water.
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On our waterfront in 2027
Kohimarama Summer Swim Series
4, 11, 18 & 25 February; 4, 11 & 18 March 2027 | Kohimarama Beach
Thursday evening ocean swims close to your coastal base, with SwimRun options on selected nights. Choose a distance that suits you and check the organiser’s conditions and updates.
Official swim dates and entries
Starling Match Racing Nationals
February 2027 | Royal Akarana Yacht Club, Ōkahu Bay
Akarana hosts national Starling match racing. Exact dates await confirmation: official club and class calendars currently differ. Check the Notice of Race with Akarana before booking.
Junior Sail Auckland
20–21 February 2027 | Kohimarama Yacht Club
Stay in the same neighbourhood as this junior sailing regatta. Check the club’s Notice of Race when released for eligible classes, entries and the race schedule.
Round the Bays
7 March 2027 | Quay Street to St Heliers
The 8.4km run and walk follows Tāmaki Drive through the Eastern Bays to neighbouring St Heliers. Make a weekend of it, with time to relax after the finish. Check race-day road closures and transport.
Auckland Cup Regionals
17–19 March 2027 | Royal Akarana Yacht Club, Ōkahu Bay
Three days of team racing along the waterfront. Follow the club’s programme for race details and visiting information.
PredictWind Girls Regatta
20–21 March 2027 | Kohimarama Yacht Club
A local highlight for visiting sailors. The announced fleets include Optimist, P Class and Starling, alongside ILCA, Open Skiff, 420 and 29er. Check the club’s entry requirements and sailing programme.
AKL100 triathlon
21 March 2027 | Selwyn Reserve, Mission Bay
Swim, bike and run on Auckland’s waterfront, with neighbouring Kohimarama as your base. Check entry options, course details and Tāmaki Drive road closures before race day.
ASICS Waterfront Half Marathon
11 April 2027 | Wynyard Quarter and Tāmaki Drive
The half marathon runs from Wynyard Quarter to Kohimarama and back, passing the Eastern Bays along the way. Plan transport to the city start and check race-day road closures.
People’s Triathlon: Mission Bay finale
16 May 2027 | Mission Bay Beach
An autumn reason to stay by the bays, with triathlon distances for different experience levels. Confirm your chosen event and start time with the organiser.
Official triathlon information
For more Optimist, P Class and Starling sailing, check Kohimarama Yacht Club and Royal Akarana Yacht Club’s regatta calendar. Use the current Notice of Race to confirm dates and host venues before booking.
More swims, runs & triathlons
NZ Open Water & Secondary School Championships
13–14 February 2027 | Lake Pupuke, Auckland
National open-water racing on the North Shore. Check championship eligibility and the event programme; Swimming New Zealand also links to public swims at the accompanying Freshwater Swim Fest. Allow for travel across the harbour.
SHE Triathlon Auckland
20 February 2027 | Point England Reserve
A women’s triathlon day in East Auckland, with duathlon and run/walk options too. Choose your event and check the organiser’s distances, entry conditions and start times.
Harper Digital Coastal Challenge
20 February 2027 | North Shore, finishing in Devonport
Coastal runs and walks with routes from 6km to 33km, all finishing at Windsor Reserve. Start points vary by distance; check the water sections, course requirements and transport arrangements before entering.
People’s Triathlon: Maraetai
21 February 2027 | Maraetai Beach
A sea swim, coastal bike ride and run in East Auckland, with several distances available. Maraetai is further east than the local bays, so plan the drive and check your race briefing and start time.
More sailing & foiling around Auckland
Oceanbridge Sail Auckland
11–14 February 2027 | Torbay Sailing Club
Youth and Olympic-class racing includes kitefoil, wingfoil, iQFOiL and dinghy fleets. Registration is on 10 February. Torbay is across the harbour on the North Shore, so allow for the drive from Kohimarama.
iQFOiL & Wingfoil Nationals
26–28 February & 19–21 March 2027 | Manly Sailing Club
Manly hosts the iQFOiL Nationals in February and Wingfoil Nationals in March. These events are on the Whangaparāoa Peninsula, further afield from The Kohi; plan your travel and check race documents with the club.
NZL Open Team Racing Nationals
25–27 June 2027 | Royal Akarana Yacht Club, Ōkahu Bay
A winter sailing weekend at Akarana, with national team racing over Matariki weekend. Confirm entries and the daily programme with the club.
February & March 2027
Laneway Festival
21 February 2027 | Western Springs Bowl
Make a long weekend of live music in Auckland, with time for a beach walk before heading to the festival.
Auckland Arts Festival
4–21 March 2027 | Venues across Auckland
Build a city break around theatre, dance and performance. Choose your shows, then leave a little time to explore the Eastern Bays.
Pasifika Festival
13–14 March 2027 | Western Springs Park
Spend a weekend celebrating Pacific cultures in Auckland, then return to a quieter coastal evening at The Kohi.
Autumn 2027
EcoFest
22 March–22 April 2027 | Locations across Auckland
Explore the city through community activities and environmental workshops. Check the programme for individual dates and locations that fit your stay.
Auckland Boat Show
1–4 April 2027 | Viaduct Events Centre, Jellicoe Harbour & Wynyard Wharf
Explore boats and marine displays on Auckland’s city waterfront. Check the show programme and tickets, then make time for the Eastern Bays during your stay.
Auckland FC home matches
4 & 18 April and 8 May 2027 | Go Media Stadium
Plan a football weekend around Auckland FC’s home fixtures against Macarthur, Brisbane Roar or Western Sydney Wanderers. Confirm kick-off times and tickets with the stadium.
Aotearoa Art Fair
6–9 May 2027 | Viaduct Events Centre
A waterfront art outing with galleries and contemporary work to discover. Pair your visit with time in the city and a relaxed stay by the Eastern Bays.
Spring 2027
Black Ferns v British & Irish Lions
11 September 2027 | Go Media Stadium
Plan ahead for the Auckland match on the women’s Lions tour. Check the official event listing for ticket releases and match-day details.
PIC Coastal Classic
22 October 2027 | Start off Devonport, Auckland
The coastal yacht race heads north from Auckland to Russell in the Bay of Islands. The Kohi can be a base before the start or for an Auckland spectator visit; the finish is outside Auckland. Check the organiser’s race and viewing information.
Auckland Garden DesignFest
20–21 November 2027 | Gardens across Auckland
A spring weekend for garden lovers. The organisers have announced these dates; check their website as the garden locations and visiting details are released.
Between events
Royal Akarana Yacht Club
Visiting for sailing at Akarana? The club at Ōkahu Bay is another waterfront destination to plan your stay around. Its regatta calendar includes junior and other sailing events, while the Akarana Marine Sports Centre hosts a wider range of water-based activities. Check the organiser’s current programme for your visit.
Kayaking at Ōkahu Bay
For kayaking and paddleboarding at Ōkahu Bay, check with Fergs about current hire and guided-trip options before heading along the waterfront. Its website is being updated, so confirm availability directly with the operator.
Boating, paddleboarding, kiting & foiling
Bring your interest in the water, whether that means a sailing weekend, paddleboarding in the bays or a trip planned around a kiting or foiling event. Check Oceanbridge Sail Auckland for youth, Olympic and foiling-class sailing, and the local club calendars for other regattas. Confirm the host venue, conditions and entry requirements with the organiser.
Run, walk or ride Tāmaki Drive
Make the waterfront part of your stay, from Kohimarama towards St Heliers or Mission Bay and Ōkahu Bay. It is an easy way to enjoy the bays between races, regattas or city outings.
City events and Waiheke day trips
Take the bus, cycle or drive into central Auckland for performances, exhibitions, dining and waterfront events. Downtown also opens up a Waiheke day trip: Fullers360 ferries to Matiatia take approximately 40–45 minutes, with time to explore the island before returning to The Kohi.
Allow for traffic, your cycling pace and event road closures when planning connections. Check ferry timetables and the last return sailing before heading out.
Waiheke ferry information · Auckland city events
More to explore
Looking at a winter stay or another date? Browse Auckland’s official events listings for new announcements and programmes. Our neighbourhood guide has local walks, beaches and places to eat throughout the year.
Make a stay of it.
Found an event for your 2027 visit? Check your dates and current rates on Airbnb. All accommodation bookings and payments are completed there.