This event provides a taster into kayaking, freshwater monitoring and a short guided walk - expect to spend ~50mins on the water kayaking. Fun for the whole whanau – minimum age of 8. Please only register if you can commit to the full 3hr timeslot.

Sea conditions permitting - we will run with light rain.

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. Children aged 8-12 need to have a confident adult in the back of their kayak. Children under 13 need an adult companion. Max weight of 120kg for kayaking.

Registrations here: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/tahuna-torea-kayak-day-registration-753009199787?aff=oddtdtcreator

This event is in partnership with Auckland Sea Kayaks and Whitebait Connection and is funded by the Ōrākei Local Board, Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa and The Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation.

Saturday 18th November, 2023
From 10.00am to 1.00pm
Please arrive at least 15mins prior and check in at the tent.

Early access codes for people in the Ōrākei 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.
Otherwise all remaining tickets will go live on Monday 13th November

Where: Tahuna Torea, carpark at the end of West Tamaki Rd, Wai O Tiaki Bay https://goo.gl/maps/avA5RYNukDpXd4VD6

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 24hrs notice when cancelling your registration or you no show without a valid excuse (i.e COVID, or other illness) then you will be sent an invoice of $20 per person.