Explore Lake Pupuke with Experiencing Marine Reserves in partnership with Takapuna North Community Trust and Pupuke Birdsong Project. With funding from the Takapuna Devenport Local Board and Auckland Council Parks team we are running our first Kayak and Snorkel Day at Lake Pupuke, Auckland's largest lake! Join us for a day of guided kayaking with Auckland Sea Kayaks, snorkelling with our experienced volunteer guides, raranga (weaving) workshops by Para Kore Ki Tāmaki, freshwater workshops by Whitebait Connection, Pump House Tours by Pupuke Birdsong Project and many more fun games and activities. Fun for the whole whānau. Koha - donations appreciated.

This event is funded by The Takapuna Devonport Local Board, Auckland Council Parks, Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa, The Bobby Stafford Bush Foundation and is in partnership with Pupuke Birdsong Project, Takapuna North Community Trust, Aotearoa Lakes, Whitebait Conneciton, Auckland Sea Kayaks and Para Kore Ki Tamāki.

Pre-Registrations are essential for both kayaking and snorkelling. Minimum age for kayaking is 8 and for snorkelling it is 5. No minimum age for the land based activities. Please note that the kayaking and snorkelling do not depart together - they are separate activities.

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/lake-pupuke-kayak-snorkel-day-registration-536617315837

Registrations for kayaking will open to locals first on the 9th February, then they will open to the general public on the 27th February. Snorkelling and raranga(weaving) workshop registrations will be open to all from 9th February.

Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are a Takapuna/Devonport local to gain early access to the kayaking registration.

When: Sunday 5th March, 9.30am - 3.00pm

Opening Ceremony - 9.30am - 10.00am

Info stalls, games, food trucks and Pumphouse tours - 10am - 3.00pm

Kayaking time slots (pre registration essential)

There will be 16x hire spots for each time slot. Please arrive 15mins prior to your start time.

Slot 1: 10.00am-11.30am

Slot 2: 11.30am – 1.00pm

Slot 3: 1.30pm – 3.00pm

All kayaking equipment provided for free, including double sea kayaks, paddles and PFDs. All children under 14 years old must have an adult register with them and participate in the kayaking. Experienced guides and advanced safety procedures will be in place on the day.

Snorkelling time slots (pre registration essential) Please arrive 15mins prior to your start time.

Slot 1: 10.00am-11.30am

Slot 2: 11.30am – 1.00pm

Slot 3: 1.30pm – 3.00pm

All snorkelling gear provided for free, including wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins. All children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult beach observer. Experienced guides and advanced safety procedures will be in place on the day.

Raranga (weaving) workshop (pre registration optional, you can also register on the day)

Slot 1: 10.30am - 11.30am

Slot 2: 12.00pm - 1.00pm

Slot 3: 1.30pm – 2.30pm

All equipment provided for free

Please note: You are welcome to register for multiple activities but please make sure to book in different time slots for each activity.

Where: Killarney Park, 38b Killarney Street, Takapuna, Auckland

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Experiencing Marine Reserves runs a series of free and subsidised events throughout the year - 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.

Information sheet: Coming soon