Come join us to celebrate the estuaries of the Kaipātiki rohe with a free guided kayak, freshwater monitoring workshop and guided walk. Explore the mangroves and learn about the “love zone” for whitebait spawning. Hear about local projects with Neil Henderson from Kaipātiki Project, learn how to monitor your locals streams with Whitebait Connection and get taken on a guided bush walk to talk about local pest trapping initiatives with Pest Free Kaipātiki.

This event provides a taster into kayaking, freshwater monitoring 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. Register here 

This event is in partnership with Auckland Sea Kayaks, Whitebait Connection, Kaipātiki Project, Para Kore Ki Tāmaki and Pest Free Kaipātiki. The Kaipātiki Kayak Day is funded by the Kaipātiki Local Board and Tu Manawa Active Aotearoa. EMR has the support of The Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation across our Auckland Events.

Sunday 16th October, 2022

Group A: 10:30am to 1.45pm

Group B: 10.30am to 1.30pm

Group C: 11:45am to 3:00pm

Please arrive at least 15mins prior and check in at the tent. If you are running late please call 021 0645125

Numbers limited to 48 – split into three groups.

Early access codes for people in the Kaipātiki area will be circulated to local pages or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to access.

Otherwise all remaining tickets will go live on Tuesday 11th October

Where: Manuka Reserve, Bayview.

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Please note that the maximum weight for the sea kayaks is 120kg per person.

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.

Information sheet: 

Kaipatiki_Kayak_Day_-_Info_Sheet_2022_-23.docx.pdf