Come join us to celebrate the estuaries of the Kaipātiki rohe with a free guided kayak, freshwater education stall and raranga - weaving workshop. Explore the mangroves and learn about the “love zone” for whitebait spawning. Go for a guided walk with local expert Neil Henderson from Kaipātiki Project. Learn about raranga – weaving harakeke with Para Kore Ki Tāmaki.
This event provides a taster into kayaking, raranga and a short guided walk through a 3hr time slot. Expect to spend ~50mins on the water kayaking.
Fun for the whole whanau – minimum age of 8.
Te Kura Moana - Experiencing Marine Reserves runs a series of free and subsidised events over the summer months - we rely on your support to make them happen. We appreciate donations, either cash/eftpos on the day, online or by giving a koha of your time volunteering at a future event. Some people donate $5-10pp.
Children younger than 8 will not be able to participate in the kayaking. Children aged 8-12 need to have a confident adult in the back of their kayak. Children under 13 need an adult companion.
Registrations are essential. This event is in partnership with Auckland Sea Kayaks, Whitebait Connection, Kaipātiki Project and Para Kore Ki Tāmaki. The Kaipātiki Kayak Day is funded by the Local Activation Fund Programme, administered by Auckland Unlimited on behalf of the New Zealand Government. EMR has the support of The Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation across our Auckland Events.
Saturday 4th of June, 2022
Group A: 8:30am to 11:45am
Group B: 8:30am to 11:45am
Group C: 09:45am to 1:00pm
Please arrive at least 15mins prior and check in at the tent. If you are running late please call 021 0645125
Numbers limited to 96 – split into three groups.
Early access codes for people in the Kaipātiki area will be circulated to local pages or email
Otherwise all remaining tickets will go live on Wednesday the 1st of June
Where: Manuka Reserve, Bayview.
https://goo.gl/maps/4yZa9szEPozjUGBx9
Please note that the maximum weight for the sea kayaks is 120kg.
If you are feeling unwell (sore throat, running nose, loss of taste/smell) please let us know prior as soon as possible. You will not be able to attend the event. If you suffer from allergies – please let us know when you arrive.
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