Come join us and kayak through the mangrove forests of Motu Manawa marine reserve and up into Te Auaunga Creek. Hear about the importance of marine protection from Experiencing Marine Reserves, observe nature and local wildlife with Friends of Oakley Creek, learn about freshwater monitoring with Whitebait Connection and audit beach and wetland litter with Para Kore Ki Tāmaki. This event is a taster into kayaking - expect to spend ~50mins on the water. Fun for the whole whānau. Please only register if you can commit to the full 3hr timeslot.

Sea conditions permitting - we will run with light rain. Koha/donations are appreciated - there will be facilities for cash and eftpos on site.

Children younger than 8 will not be able to participate. 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 - https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/motu-manawa-kayak-day-registration-442199890777

This event is in partnership with Auckland Sea Kayaks, Whitebait Connection and Para Kore Ki Tāmaki, Friends of Oakley Creek Te Auaunga and is funded by Albert/Eden Local Board, Tu Manawa Active Aotearoa and the Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation.

Sunday 13th November, 2022

Group A: 09.15am to 12.15pm

Group B: 09.15am to 12.15pm

Group C: 10.45am to 1.45pm

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

Numbers limited to 92 – split into three groups.

Early access codes for people in the Albert/Eden Local Board 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 (please reference the suburb you live in). Otherwise all remaining tickets will go live on Tuesday 8th November

Where: Eric Armishaw Park, Point Chevalier

https://goo.gl/maps/ffm4rSmkEBUKvBpi7

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.

Cancellation policy: If you give less than 24 hrs notice when cancelling your registration or you no show without a valid excuse (i.e COVID, or other illness/emergency) then you will be sent an invoice of $20 per person.

Information sheet:

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