The Waimanako Duck Race

Over 3,000 hopeful bath ducks will be racing down the Huatoki Stream at 2pm, Saturday February 24th – Amerciarna weekend – but will yours be the winner?
Trophies include Most Original Route, Last Across the Line, Best Swimmer and, of course the top prize of $250 for speediest swimmer

the hopeful ducks will be cheered on their journey from the back deck of waimanako, 33 devon street west, splashing in at 2pm. their mission: to race as fast as their wings can take them to the puke ariki landing, amidst all the sights and sounds of americarna.

they will be encouraged on their journey by massive corporate ducks, swans, toucans and llamas, sponsored by businesses and organisations; proudly decorated with logos and costumes: t’s all to support taranaki retreat, waimanako and community mental health / suicide prevention for our people – and is a thrilling partnership between taranaki retreat and team americarna.

you don’t need to be there on the day; you don’t even need to be in the country – you’ll be able to watch the live-stream of the event and cheer on your ducks, wherever you are in the world.